Curiosity and Connection with Sarah Kalmeta

My guest on the podcast this week is Sarah Kalmeta.Sarah is a Coach, a Consultant and a Facilitator.  Sarah offers 1-2-1 coaching and workshops focusing on high performance and wellbeing. After 15 years in the corporate world Sarah is now an entrepreneur and the founder of Pivot Point.   Focusing on clients going through transition, Sarah has an integrated approach to address the triangle of “Mind, Body and Spirit” working with executives, young professionals and those starting out in their career.Sarah is a strong believer in developing micro-habits, small actions we can commit to. We discuss Sarah’s curiosity and its ability to shift many things and the importance of friendships. Timings3:28 I was born in Chicago and at the age of 14 we moved to Sedona,  Arizona........ 4:17 I worked in corporate... In the private jet space.....5:03 I moved to China and spent 2 years there ..........In 2012 I moved to Hong Kong......5:36 I identify as a Hong Konger......6:26 I have two companies Avieta Ltd and Pivot Point.......  At Pivot Point I work with those going through transition....8:43 An example - a client I am working with........10:01 Micro Habits......... (Atomic Habits - James Clear)... Small Habits one can commit to .....12:14 I used to be dubbed an over-achiever...... People need to narrow the focus.......13:15 Rocks, pebbles and sand......15:25 Getting to 80%.......These are going to be the things you can do consistently .......17:20 Focus on what you can take action on ....18:53 Every person is going to be unique in their journey .....understand client's needs20:58 A lack of sleep is like being drunk....25:45 Just need to spend a few minutes doing meditation... there are different forms......27:00 Box Breathing .... at any point in the day .....28:26 Coaching is a personal connection with a client ......30:19 Whilst I have a 5 year plan its loose ....32:35 Being able to be agile ......35:05 I gave myself self-compassion...... Looking around and asking for help........38:20 For me it's easy , I love to learn ..... I'm a bookworm.......41:22 Ever since I was a little girl I've been curious .. top two values are curiosity and connection.48:24 We are all in the mind space of ME ... We need to shift to WE49:16 My favourite book in the business space is Crucial Conversations......50:55 For a  fiction book: All the Light we Cannot SeeMTR Panel Quote : The Glass is Always Re- fillable.Books: Atomic Habits - James ClearNever Split the Difference - Chris VossCrucial Conversations - Kerry Patterson ,Joseph Grenny , Ron McMillan ,  Al SwitzlerAll the Light we Cannot See - Anthony DoerrApps: Pocket: https://getpocket.comContact SarahWebsite: https://www.sarahkalmeta.comEmail:[email protected] VincentNewsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPodcast: https://overfortywellness.buzzsprout.comPro Coach: https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: [email protected]: Vincent Hiscox