Competitive stress culture: have you experienced it and if so at what cost?
The competitive stress culture’s narrative of success pushes the idea that you must be constantly busy and stressed out to achieve a great amount of success. And if you are not stressed or busy, you are not that successful. Redefining success through self-reflection and mindfulness can reshape the emphasis and associated stressors we tie to success. Ultimately if you have lost a connection to yourself but are super successful, what does that really mean?
From firsthand experience, our guest, Dr. Jannell MacAulay, a former U.S Air Force leader and combat pilot, understands the pressure of high stress situations and the importance of succeeding.
In her career she notes how often she placed too much emphasis on achievement which stripped the joy from life. Currently she is a mindfulness advocate and shares her tools on creating the balance between harmony and work.
It is undeniable what it takes to reshape our mindset around success. You can achieve success without the cost of losing yourself.
“ We get tied up with the narratives of what we do, that we disconnect from who we are” - Dr. Jannell MacAulay
A U.S. Air Force veteran, Dr. Jannell MacAulay has managed human performance under high-stress situations for over two decades. As a military leader and combat pilot, she experienced the same stress, frustration, and fears that leaders and teams in corporate America face daily in their personal and professional lives. Her own personal journey led to earning her Ph.D. with work in the field of strategic health and human performance.
With her innovative leadership style, she was the first leader to introduce mindfulness as a proactive performance strategy within the US military.
Dr. MacAulay is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, has a master's degree in Kinesiology from The Pennsylvania State University, and a Ph.D. with work in the field of strategic health & human performance. She is a certified wellness educator, yoga instructor, and holds a certificate in plant-based nutrition.
Jannell is a TEDx speaker and mother of two, who is on a mission to help leaders and organizations excel in high-stress and rugged environments, by showing them how to lean into each moment.
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Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes
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