Achieving Healthy High Performance with Deekron Krikorian

The Leadership Habit

In the latest episode of The Leadership Habit Podcast, Crestcom host Jenn DeWall welcomes executive coach and bestselling author Deekron Krikorian. Known for his transformative approach, Deekron dives into one of today’s most sought-after leadership topics: maintaining motivation in high-stress environments. Deekron has helped over 200 high-achievers master motivation and health as they pursue their dreams and elevate their careers.

Meet Deekron Krikorian, High Performance Coach

Deekron is an executive coach who merges high performance with total well-being. He helps driven professionals and entrepreneurs master their minds, bodies, and lives. Drawing on his experience as a Big Four CPA consultant and startup founder, he developed a whole-person transformation method outlined in his bestselling book, The Nine Shifts. Deekron has been featured in major media like the Washington Post and Business Insider and has worked with top organizations such as Ernst and Young, Accenture, and Proctor and Gamble.

Activating Your Motivation: A Mindset Shift

At the heart of Deekron’s message is healthy high performance. “For me, it really starts with a healthy relationship to success,” Deekron explains. As a self-described “recovering perfectionist,” Deekron knows how high achievers can push themselves to burnout, driven by external pressures and the need for validation. His approach calls for reframing motivation as an achievable state, starting with small steps rather than relying solely on willpower, which he reminds listeners “doesn’t last very long.”

Imperfect Actions: The Perfectionist’s Salvation

During the episode, Deekron introduces listeners to what he calls “imperfect actions.” For high achievers, the quest for perfection often leads to burnout. By taking imperfect actions—small steps toward bigger goals—he says, “you build momentum and stay motivated by focusing on progress, not perfection.” This method of activating motivation is simple yet powerful, focusing on reducing the mental resistance that comes with setting overly ambitious goals. Even small actions, like a quick walk or a brief task, can create the spark needed to keep moving forward.

Navigating Comparison and Limiting Beliefs

Motivation can often be derailed by comparison, a natural yet counterproductive habit. Deekron points out, “The mind is wired to compare, but that’s rooted in survival instincts. It’s essential to become aware of this habit and redirect focus to what genuinely matters to you.” Building motivation and resilience requires an internal approach, connecting to what he calls the “soul-driven source of inspiration.” For Deekron, inspiration transcends willpower, helping leaders make choices rooted in personal values rather than comparisons.

The Nine Shifts Method for Sustainable Motivation

Deekron also shares his Nine Shifts method, which is outlined in his bestselling book. Designed to help leaders transform stress into sustainable energy, the method emphasizes balancing the mind, body, and life. “This framework is holistic,” Deekron says, “covering the mind, body, and your life goals. By starting from within, you can achieve anything externally.” Improved performance comes from focusing on mental health as well as physical health to achieve your goals.

Maintaining Motivation in Leadership: A Call to Kindness

One of Deekron’s final pieces of advice resonates deeply: “Don’t be hard on yourself if you feel demotivated. These feelings are a natural part of how your mind works.” By choosing progress over perfection and focusing on healthy high performance, leaders can unlock a more consistent, compassionate, and sustainable approach to motivation. Through kindness, leaders can create a healthy, high-performance culture throughout their organization, motivating employees long term.

Where to find more from Deekron:

• Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/deekron/
• Check out his book: The Nine Shifts
• Visit his website:healthyhighperformer.co/

Whether you’re leading a team or pursuing personal goals, listen to the full episode to learn more about Deekron’s proven strategies to overcome self-doubt, reduce resistance, and activate your inner motivators.

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