Positive Intelligence with Dawn & John Sanders

What are the benefits of incorporating positive intelligence into coaching for teams and organizations? How can it be effectively utilized in managing stress and refocusing the mind?

Coaching duo John and Dawn Sanders delve into positive intelligence and its impact on coaching for individuals and couples. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on positive intelligence and its role in coaching, leadership, and nurturing fulfilling relationships.

In this episode, you will be able to:

1. Gain insights into the transformative power of positive intelligence in coaching.
2. Learn about the personal journeys of Dawn and John Sanders and how they embraced positive intelligence.
3. Understand the impact of positive intelligence within blended families and leadership coaching in the healthcare industry.
4. Explore the practical application of positive intelligence in leadership coaching
5. Experience a guided demonstration of a PQ rep, aimed at enhancing mental well-being.

Hey there, it’s Paul Davis with another enlightening episode of Great Dad Talks. Today, I had the pleasure of diving into the transformative world of positive intelligence with coaching experts, Dawn and John Sanders. We delved deep into their journey into coaching, the impact of positive intelligence on relationships, and the mindfulness practices that strengthen personal and professional interactions.

Discovering the Path to Coaching

Dawn shared her initial journey into coaching, attributing it to a desire to give back and help others. She talked about her experience working with a coach and finding her calling in coaching as a means to support and guide others. John, on the other hand, described his transition from being an executive to embracing the role of a coach, emphasizing the shift from a directive approach to a more empowering coaching style.

Key advice:

• Embrace coaching as a means to empower and support others.
• Find personal fulfillment in guiding and helping individuals through coaching.

Embracing Positive Intelligence

John candidly admitted to his initial skepticism about positive intelligence, but his perspective evolved after witnessing Dawn’s impactful coaching using positive intelligence. He emphasized the value of understanding and utilizing positive intelligence in leadership coaching and stressed its versatility in team dynamics.

Dawn highlighted the impact of positive intelligence on their own relationship, acknowledging the way it had improved their understanding of each other’s saboteurs and their dynamics as a couple.

Key advice:

• Embrace a willingness to challenge initial skepticism and remain open to new concepts.
• Utilize positive intelligence to enhance team dynamics and leadership coaching.

Mending Relationships and Embracing Blended Families

Dawn and John got vulnerable while sharing personal experiences about navigating their blended family, highlighting the challenges and insights gained through positive intelligence. Dawn expressed regret about not being equipped with this knowledge during the initial phases of her blended family, emphasizing how it could have alleviated much heartache and frustration for everyone involved.

Key advice:

• Utilize positive intelligence to navigate complex family dynamics and blended families with empathy and understanding.
• Emphasize the value of early intervention with positive intelligence in relationships to prevent prolonged distress.

Coaching Dynamics and Resources

Dawn discussed their coaching approach, mentioning their process of working with individual clients as well as couples. She stressed the importance of creating a safe and comfortable environment for clients to engage in meaningful conversations, emphasizing the power of vulnerability in fostering growth and understanding. John highlighted his specialization in clinician coaching, shedding light on the unique and challenging role of coaching healthcare professionals, especially amidst the stress and burnout prevalent in the sector.

Key advice:

• Create a safe and open space for individuals and couples to engage in coaching conversations.
• Implement positive intelligence in specialized coaching, addressing burnout and stress in healthcare professionals.

The Power of the PQ Rep

The discussion culminated in a demonstration of the Positive Intelligence Rep (PQ Rep) by Dawn. She guided the listeners through a mindful body scan, emphasizing how this practice can significantly reduce tension and promote mental clarity, even in the midst of daily distractions.

Key advice:

• Embrace mindful practices like the PQ Rep to alleviate stress and promote mental clarity.

Wrapping up our enlightening conversation, Dawn and John directed listeners to their website, sanderscoachingteam.com, where they extend their expertise in leadership coaching, life coaching, and specialized clinician coaching.

I personally found our conversation with Dawn and John to be incredibly enlightening and inspiring. The power of positive intelligence and mindfulness in coaching is profound and offers invaluable insights into enhancing personal and professional relationships.

Dawn & John Sanders

Mental Fitness Coaches

Dawn and John Sanders are a dynamic coaching duo with a passion for helping individuals and couples achieve personal growth and success. With years of experience in coaching and leadership, they specialize in life coaching, leadership coaching, and clinician coaching for physicians and nurses. Together, they offer couples coaching, drawing from their own experiences as a blended family to guide others in building stronger, more harmonious relationships.