Community, Contribution, and Courage: Blueprint for Overcoming Adversity

Sign up for Calm Success Live: https://calmsuccesslive.com/Join Eric Berg and host Constantin Morun in a powerful conversation about mental health awareness, building community, and leveraging technology for social good. Eric shares his personal story of overcoming bullying and adversity thanks to the power of community he found in martial arts. He explains why it's so important we shift from being merely consumers to active contributors in our communities. Learn why Eric volunteers his time and talents as a tech advisor for Mission Save A Life, a nonprofit dedicated to mental health advocacy and suicide prevention. Hear how something as simple as asking "why" in coaching unlocked deep personal growth for Eric, leading to breakthrough awareness. He explains the lesson he learned from his father about living life to the fullest instead of postponing joy. Eric leaves us with sage advice on maintaining a positive mindset when receiving criticism or lack of feedback, and why we must keep contributing for the good of community. So join us for a conversation that will open your heart and inspire you to make a difference!___________00:00 - Finding the Positive in Negative Feedback00:42 - Mental Health Awareness Month and Mission Save a Life01:53 - Eric's Role and Advocacy for Mental Health05:10 - Reluctance to Engage with Mental Health Topics09:52 - Sharing Personal Stories in Tech Conferences13:48 - Stress Less and Achieve More14:36 - Childhood Challenges19:34 - Lessons Learned22:50 - Overcoming Hardships24:06 - Community Participation27:12 - Be a Contributor28:09 - Overcoming Fear and Apathy28:41 - The Power of Feedback29:56 - Positive Mindset and Diversity37:31 - Patience and Persistence40:06 - The Frustration of Lack of Feedback41:26 - Importance of Feedback47:01 - Discovering the Why50:37 - Finding Your Purpose52:17 - Invitation to Calm Success Live Event___________Introducing Eric Berg, currently serving as the vice president and global alliance manager at CGI, where he oversees partnerships with Microsoft. With a strong background in technology and strategic alliances, Eric brings a wealth of expertise to the table. In addition to his professional role, Eric is a dedicated advocate for mental health, volunteering as a technology advisor with Mission Save a Life. His commitment to leveraging technology for mental health awareness and suicide prevention is commendable, and his insights into the intersection of technology and mental health will undoubtedly provide valuable perspectives for our discussion on personal growth and community impact.Website: https://missionsavealife.org/___________https://linktr.ee/unleashthyselfUnleash ThyselfWebsite: https://UnleashThyself.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleashthyselftoday/Listen to all episodes on Audio:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7a4YLmJoGTuwH695uUGB4CApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/unleash-thyself/id1687232078Constantin Morun:https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-bo-morun/If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a comment. We appreciate your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts!If you found value in this episode share it with someone who needs this message. Thank you for tuning in to Unleash Thyself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.