Season 3 Episode #34 Iris Grimm Helps People RISE to the Challenge!

Send us Fan MailC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children’s books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #34 Iris Grimm is coming from Atlanta, GA (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Iris via her website irisgrimm.comAbout our guest: Iris grew up in East Germany. After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, Iris moved to West Germany to attend college where she received a BS degree in Business Management and Communication from the University of Applied Sciences in Mainz. Iris dreamed of living abroad, and in 1995, to took flight to work in Atlanta, Georgia. After five years spent in unfulfilling jobs, Iris launched her journey into professional coaching and has not looked back.For over 22 years, Iris has learned to use a variety of coaching approaches, techniques, and tools. Iris has studied diverse topics – such as -  leadership development, emotional intelligence, emotional competence, neuroscience, advanced communication, personal growth, public presentation skills, mindfulness, happiness – you name it. Iris is an avid learner, not only for her growth and leadership development but for that of the people she serves.Iris, thanks for jumping on that plane back in 1995 and for continuing to challenge yourself to be the best you can be.   Iris, welcome to the show!TOTD – “Our task must be to free ourselves … by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.” – Albert Einstein                                                                                                                   Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life’s essential ingredients?I know you like to challenge yourself… talk about the tough mudder experience and then let’s talk about your improv experience…I know you love being out in nature… what do you love and how have you incorporated that space into what you do to help people play to their strengths?What got you into coaching, leadership, podcasting…Love the Tedx talk, congrats.  What was the highlight, how much prep went into getting ready, how good did it feel when you walked on and off the stage?LOVE DOG GONE LEADERSHIP…. What is the gist of that course?Emotional Competence – an 8 session curriculum…what were the highlights of that program?Last book or books you recommend?Legacy