Revolutionizing Emotional Well-Being to Power Performance

The Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast

Episode Preview In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, host Suzie Price is joined by Douglas White, former MLB pitching coach and founder of Soul Integrated Athletics, to explore the powerful connection between emotional well-being and performance. Douglas shares how understanding and improving our emotional relationships with ourselves and our work can be a game-changer in achieving success. Drawing on his experiences in high-pressure professional sports and his coaching career, Douglas offers practical tools and inspiring insights into self-awareness, emotional maturity, and personal growth. He emphasizes that our emotions are feedback mechanisms, guiding us to adjust our mindset and actions for better outcomes. With compelling stories of athletes and professionals who transformed their lives through emotional shifts, this episode provides listeners with actionable steps to build resilience, enhance self-compassion, and unlock their full potential. A must-listen for anyone aiming to thrive in work and life.

Episode Overview 00:00 - Introduction to Emotional Well-Being Suzie introduces Douglas White, a former MLB pitching coach and emotional awareness consultant, and outlines the focus of the episode: understanding how emotions drive performance and personal growth.

05:01 - Self-Compassion and Personal Growth Suzie and Douglas discusses the link between self-compassion and personal growth, emphasizing that "you can't give others what you don’t already have." He highlights the importance of self-awareness in fostering resilience and success.

10:08 - Shifting Perspectives on Challenges Douglas explains how success often hinges on changing the way we perceive challenges. "If you're not seeing it the way you want to, you won’t get the results you desire."

21:44 - Building Better Relationships with Tasks Douglas introduces the concept of "relationships with tasks," highlighting how our feelings about specific actions influence outcomes. Suzie elaborates on how emotional awareness can transform professional and personal performance.

28:27 - Staying Curious Through Discovery Mode Douglas encourages listeners to remain in a constant state of curiosity and self-discovery. "Staying curious keeps your evolution going and life exciting."

36:57 - Ownership and Emotional Awareness Douglas emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of your emotional state. "You must know where you are to grow into where you want to be."

44:24 - Seven Days of Observation Practice Douglas shares a practical tool for self-awareness: spend seven days observing your emotions and reactions in various situations, noting patterns without judgment.

57:34 - Advice to His Younger Self Douglas reflects on what he would tell his 25-year-old self: "You're not doing anything wrong. Be kind to yourself and trust the process."