Being Your Authentic Self With Angela Cox

What this episode covers

Welcome to Business Problem Solved Podcast! In this episode, Lee talks to Angela Cox, an award-winning Life & Business Coach. Angela has also published books that have inspire other people to take care of their physical and mental health. Aside from this, Angela is known for having an unconventional (and yet very effective) approach when helping businesses thrive and grow. She lets us in how empathy and balance in each individual can help the business in the long run. She also shares her personal stories and some insights about self-talk, reframing negative thoughts, and preventing self-sabotage. You also get to meet Miss Meddler, her inner critic, so tune in. KEY TAKEAWAYS Angela was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 2017 caused by childhood trauma. When she was building her career, having such mental health disorder was trickier compared to other people. And to add, she was also a known mentor in her organisation. So, she had to put in the effort and fight every day. After recognising how difficult it was to keep up with life under such diagnosis, she wants to help others are on the same journey as she is. That’s why she prefers mentoring over coaching—some people need the guidance while they traverse their journey. People who self-sabotage consume things excessively and hurt others. They hate to intimacy and are afraid to mess things up. Angela believes in the power of self-talk. She actually has an alter ego/the voice in her head who helps her understand and balance things, so she can act mindfully. STARS – Angela’s trick on how to reframe negative thoughts in the moment. Step back. Train your lungs. Acknowledge how you feel. Reframe it. Say it out loud. What’s the #1 business problem that need to be solved? According to Angela, it’s the lack of authenticity. Many are subservient, which is not a forward-looking trait at all. How does one become authentic? Lean on to who you are. Get comfortable in making mistakes. BEST MOMENTS                  “Happiness comes from inside of us.” “Nobody can make you feel small.” “Self-talk is where it all starts.” “You’ll know at your deepest core level that you’re not showing as yourself.” VALUABLE RESOURCES Free Content from the 50th episode! ly/BPSP50 Enough: This book proves you can achieve anything if you believe you are Enough by Angela Cox | https://www.amazon.co.uk/Enough-proves-achieve-anything-believe-ebook/dp/B07D3RZH8J ABOUT THE GUEST Angela Cox is an award-winning behavioural change Life & Business Coach and a best-selling self-help author. She’s got clients around the globe who she offers her expertise in personal coaching, stress & burnout management, business coaching, mindset developing, and many more. Official Website - https://angela-cox.co.uk/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/coxange78/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mindsetmentorangelacox/ ABOUT THE HOST For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material. Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker. CONTACT METHOD You can contact Lee Houghton on: 07813342194 Website: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/THEBusinessProblemSolver/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusiProbsSolved Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_business_problem_solver/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsf0YC2_ZBuhtC_s-AbHaDw

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