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We can all agree that this year has not been anything like we expected - 2020 has really challenged us all. Today I’m interviewing Sacha Coburn. Sacha is a giver of wisdom, outspoken and kind.

Sacha has a wealth of knowledge and advice and we talk about a lot of things in today’s podcast. But what stood out to me most, was mindset. She talks about two mindset holes that people get stuck in; the negativity space and the ‘hope for a miracle’ space. Both of which have their own problems. 

She also talks about how to turn those mindsets into views that are much more productive and healthy and she gives you actionable tips on how to do so. Sacha really challenged me to look hard at my own behaviours this year, and to reframe my views on some of the challenges I’ve been faced with. I encourage you to listen to this episode with an open mind and to really honestly evaluate yourself and how you have approached situations this year. 

Here’s a glance at this episode…

• (3:00) Sacha talks about what she’s up to in her career right now

• (4:20) Will asks Sacha how the turn of events in 2020 impacted her

• (9:05) Sacha talks about her principles that guide how to process times of crisis

• (15:10) Sacha talks about 3 things leaders do to plan for their response to crisis

• (18:20) Will asks Sacha when you can acknowledge and indulge your losses and emotions and when you pull it together.

• (21:38) “I think we should be doing more to get sunshine, to eat healthy food. I think we should be having more sex! I think that when we get in these funks, we forget the things that bring us joy!”

• (22:35) Will asks Sacha to talk about the different responses she’s witnessed to the pandemic and how they’ve learned over the months

• (26:45) Will and Sacha talk about keeping your spirits up when you have to deal with long term changes and new realities of this industry

• (31:40) Sacha challenges those in the group fitness industry to consider this: What if this is the next five years? What’s a new world that I can get excited about?

• (42:40) Sacha shares the two questions to ask yourself when you are confronted with something you really don’t want to do.

• (45:40) Sacha talks about the 5 steps to keep yourself well

• (53:00) Will asks Sacha about any resources she recommends to well-being

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Billy Eilish song about her future

• Dr. Stephen Covey’s Circles of Influence

• The Stockdale Paradox

• Good to Great by Jim Collins

• New Zealand Institute of Well-being and Resilience

• Ted Talk by Lucy Hone on resilience

• New Zealand Mental Health Foundation’s 5 Ways To Well-being

• Untamed by Glennon Doyle

• Sacha Coburn’s website, Instagram and Facebook

• Will’s Facebook, Instagram and Email Address

• SH1FT Fitness Website

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