From Corporate Sales to Holistic Coaching: Malisa Nguyen's Journey

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In this episode, Ian Mai and Malisa Nguyen explore the intersection of somatic practices, nervous system regulation, and mental performance coaching. They discuss overcoming mental health challenges, building resilience, and creating sustainable success in coaching and entrepreneurship.Malisa's LinkedInBook a Sales Performance ConsultationKey Topics:Nervous system regulation and somatic practicesMalisa Nguyen's journey through mental health and coachingThe importance of investing in oneself for growthOvercoming limiting beliefs and identity shiftsStrategies for building resilience and flow in high-pressure environmentsChapters00:00 Introduction to Coaching and Connection02:53 Navigating Mental Health and Diagnosis05:27 The Journey into Coaching08:10 Challenges of Transitioning to Entrepreneurship10:54 Finding Traction and Meaning in Work13:29 The Corporate Sales Gap and Burnout16:30 Nervous System Regulation in Sales17:56 Relearning to Love Your Job19:25 Creating Novelty in Coaching20:18 Understanding Output vs. Nervous System21:37 Building Confidence and Pricing Strategies22:27 Creating Safety and Internal Validation24:44 The Upside of Coaching and Flow26:21 Conclusion and Future ConnectionsKeywordsADHD, self-mastery, nervous system, coaching, mental health, entrepreneurship, flow state, resilience, sales, holistic healthIf you're highly successful but quietly suffering professional with ADHD and want to work with Ian Mai to gain back 10-15 hours per week lost to overwhelm and burnout use the link to book 30 minutes to understand his ADHD-informed process for focus and flow.ianmai.coLinkedIn

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