Today, I'm so excited to speak at #LyraBreakthrough , Lyra's annual conference to “break through” on the tough issues surrounding workforce mental health.

Emotional agility is at the heart of mental health, wellbeing, leadership, culture, collaboration,

After watching Susan David, Ph.D. TED Talks just now I just took her Emotional Agility quiz! I scored well with some work to do to improve my agility …. Assess your Emotional Agility and get a free, personalized 10-page report. quiz.susandavid.com/s3/EAIQ

When we perceive someone as successful, it’s easy to think they possess some kind of “untouchable magic.”

But the magic of success isn’t something that you either possess or you don’t. It’s a combination of support, circumstances, luck, effort, and more.

Our thoughts come fully accessorized with images, symbols, judgments, inferences, and actions. This gives our mental life vibrancy, but it can also leave us at the mercy of intrusive ideas—whether they’re true or not. Remember who is in charge.

We love the Susan David, Ph.D. series of drawings which summarise beautifully core coaching concepts and frameworks. So relatable. What story tell yourself about yourself that you find difficult to shake? Fixed 'v' growth mindset and how to take that step forward... #GrowthMindset

The only certainty is uncertainty and yet we often find ourselves grasping for solid ground. We want our successes to last forever and our failures to pass by. In truth, everything around us is constantly in flux and we need the agility to adapt.

I loved having this conversation with @LizMoodyHere. We discuss how to have the courage to take values-aligned actions, what to do when things feel hopeless, and so much more. We’d love to hear from you if you listen.

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Even the smallest choice has immense power to change your life. It’s up to you to make those choices carefully, in alignment with your values, rather than leaving your path up to chance, like a sailboat adrift in the wind.

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We often view our personal traits as being permanent, rather than changeable. This shows up in the way we talk about ourselves: “I’m bad at math,” or, “I’m socially awkward.” But when we buy into the permanence of who we are, we leave no room for growth.

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Walking your why can be as simple as reconnecting with your values and reframing your everyday activities in relation to those values.

But sometimes walking your why means far more disruption, like closing the door on a relationship or choosing to move to a different country.

Love this visualization of my TED Talk, The Gift and Power of Emotional Courage!
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Art: Rachel D Swanson

When a career change both thrills and terrifies you, you experience bothness. It's present when your child has disappointed you, but you love them all the same.

The idea of bothness is a cornerstone of emotional agility.

On May 1st, I'll be launching a new set of offerings for

Courage is not the absence of fear; courage is fear walking. When we witness someone’s bravery, it’s not that they are free from fear—it’s that they’ve learned to walk with it.

The question, “What are you most proud of?”—often reserved for retirement parties and graduations—is one we’d benefit from asking much more frequently.

We can easily get caught up trying to achieve goals that don’t actually resonate with us, milestones we’re striving to accomplish just because that’s what society tells us to do.

Ask yourself what you’re reaching for and why.

Adds pressure: I need to make a big change to make more time for my professional and personal relationships.

Creates possibility: How can I make time for a single moment of connection this week?

We can often find creative ways to engage in our relationships, even when we’re

Emotionally agile leaders approach their thoughts and emotions in a mindful, values-driven, and productive way. They recognize and make space for their own humanity, and by doing so, create space for the humanity of others.

What's in your book stack right now? 📚

If you don't have a copy of Emotional Agility yet, you can pick one up at susandavid.com/book?utm_campa…

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The sunrise aches for the sunset.
Ease holds hand with challenge.
Joy and contentment holds hands with sadness and discomfort.

Our lives are beautiful, complex networks of these dualities—what is exquisite arises through these.