LIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Ryan Crittenden

Strengths Coach Ryan Crittenden Introduction Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Ryan Crittenden, a certified strengths coach and Ph.D. holder in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Ryan shares his insights on helping people overcome challenges, avoid burnout, and create fulfilling lives by leveraging their unique strengths. Guest Background Ryan’s Background: Certified strengths coach with Gallup, focusing on the Clifton Strengths Assessment.Personal Life: Lives in Colorado Springs with his wife and twin boys.Educational Background: Earned a Ph.D. from Grand Canyon University. Understanding Strength-Based Coaching Role as a Strengths Coach: Ryan explains that he helps clients identify their natural talents and cultivate them into strengths. His coaching emphasizes understanding both strengths and areas that may require additional support.Tools and Methods: Uses Gallup’s Clifton Strengths Assessment to help clients gain a deeper understanding of their strengths. The Role of Fear and Courage Conquering Fear: Dr. Lycka and Ryan discuss the importance of facing fears and seeing them as a catalyst for courage.Stress and Ego Management: Using high-performance athletes as an example, they talk about how successful people learn to control stress and put ego aside to achieve greater results. Living in the Present Moment Philosophical Insights: Both Ryan and Dr. Lycka share their thoughts on living one day at a time, referencing the Serenity Prayer and teachings from the Beatitudes.Focus on Today: Dr. Lycka emphasizes the importance of controlling what we can in the present and laying seeds for the future. A Success Mindset: Dr. Lycka’s SUCCESS Acronym Dr. Lycka introduces his SUCCESS acronym: S - Set clear goalsU - Understand your whyC - Cultivate resilienceC - Commit to learningE - Embrace challengesS - Stay focusedS - Share and celebrate your success Overcoming Burnout and Success Depression Burnout: Ryan advises monitoring personal energy levels and taking breaks to prevent burnout.Success Depression: They explore the feeling of emptiness that can follow achieving a major goal and discuss ways to stay engaged by finding new challenges. Tailoring Coaching Sessions Individualized Approach: Ryan shares his approach to customizing coaching for each client based on their unique strengths profile. He also tailors sessions for leaders and high-performance individuals, such as athletes, to align with their personal goals and strengths. Ryan’s Approach to a Fantastic Life Work-Life Balance: Ryan shares how he arranges his work schedule to spend more time with his family, noting this as key to his own fantastic life.Prioritizing Non-Negotiables: Dr. Lycka adds that setting priorities ensures work doesn’t overshadow personal life. Where to Learn More Connect with Ryan: Visit Ryan’s website at www.XLcoaching.net for more about his coaching services.Stay Updated with Dr. Lycka: Visit www.drallenlycka.com to sign up for weekly “Golden Pearls” and enter a draw for a luxury vacation experience. Closing Remarks Dr. Lycka thanks Ryan for sharing his insights, encouraging listeners to find purpose and fulfillment by focusing on their unique strengths and living a fantastic life. BIO: Ryan Crittenden, a certified strengths coach, aims to help clients overcome challenges, avoid burnout, and create fulfilling, successful careers. Ryan earned a Ph.D in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University. He resides in Colorado with his wife and twin boys. Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crittenden-ryan/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/xl-coaching-and-development