In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder, CEO & Speaker of Boldness Ablaze Coaching, Zovig Garboushian.
Zovig Garboushian brings a unique perspective, focusing on the crucial role of self-connection in leading effectively. She believes that getting more connected to ourselves can lead to less stress and more ease.
Zovig shared her experience working with diverse clients, including leaders, CEOs, founders, and small business owners. Her goal is to help them understand the mission of their business and their personal role in relation to that mission. This alignment is key to success and fulfillment in one's professional life.
One of the most enlightening parts of the discussion centered on the concept of 'being versus doing.' Zovig stressed the importance of tuning into our natural way of being. This introspection can profoundly influence our decision-making and behavior. She suggested simple exercises, like taking quiet moments to reflect on our motivations, which can reveal the reasons behind our actions.
Regarding organization within companies, Zovig highlighted the symptoms of being off-balance. Feelings of incongruence, unsafety, or uncertainty about direction can signal a misalignment between personal beliefs and professional engagement. It's crucial for individuals to feel that their values resonate with their work environment.
Key Points from the Episode:Zovig Garboushian is the dynamic force driving Boldness Ablaze, a boutique professional services firm specializing in speaking, leadership development, and executive coaching. With over 25 years of expertise in marketing, management consulting, organizational change, and leadership development, Zovig is committed to guiding leaders in reconnecting with their authentic selves, reducing stress, and leading with greater ease.
Through Boldness Ablaze, she empowers leaders to break free from limiting traditions and fears, fostering deep self-trust and confidence. Zovig's impact extends to diverse leaders, including C-suite executives and business owners, expanding their definitions of success.
A champion for women in leadership, she contributes leadership content to Brainz and Strive Magazines, hosts Sparking Thoughts: LinkedIn Live, and appears on podcasts like Career Spotlight and Digital Connections. As a board member of HR.com's Coaches & Mentors, she also created Leadership Essence, a 2-day women's leadership immersion.
Zovig's client portfolio includes Accenture, Google, Microsoft, Planned Parenthood, and more, emphasizing her dedication to helping clients feel comfortable in their skin as they pursue their priorities.
About Boldness Ablaze Coaching:Boldness Ablaze Coaching offers keynote speaking and executive coaching services, targeting leaders seeking enhanced effectiveness and authenticity in the workplace.
The coaching addresses key leadership challenges, specifically guiding leaders through significant changes, facilitating difficult conversations, streamlining decision-making, fostering deeper relationships, and promoting grounded, thoughtful influence within organizations.
The approach emphasizes self-awareness as a catalyst for positive change, encouraging leaders to focus on personal growth to improve professional outcomes. By understanding individual values and motivations, Boldness Ablaze Coaching helps leaders silence doubts and uncertainties, enabling them to navigate business challenges and personal endeavors.
Whether aspiring to become a better leader, start a business, or embark on new life adventures, the coaching emphasizes the transformative power of self-awareness in quieting distractions and fostering meaningful progress in both business and personal pursuits.
Tweetable Moments:05:05 - "We are rewarded for the results that we produce, for the money that we make, for the things that are outside of us that we're constantly doing. But no one ever got an award or a bonus for being the most self-aware."
06:32 - "If we are able to tune into who we are naturally in this world without effort, then the way that we make our choices, the way that we make our business decisions, the way that we engage with people, the way we show up when the you-know-what hits the fan, it changes; it becomes more authentic."
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Links Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out Boldness Ablaze Coaching website at
https://www.boldnessablazecoaching.com/
Check out Zovig Garboushian on LinkedIn at
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoviggarboushian/
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