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Aaron Ridley on resilience, identity and purpose along with mental health and mindset
- Podcast
- Being Imperfectly Perfect
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- May 15, 2024
- Duration seconds
- 2835
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Summary
In this conversation, Aaron Ridley shares his journey from working in motorsport and engineering to transitioning into leadership coaching and development. He discusses the challenges of losing his best friend and the impact it had on his sense of identity and purpose. Aaron also explains his shift towards mental health and well-being, and the creation of a world-first education platform in this field. He emphasises the importance of embracing vulnerability and taking action, rather than striving for perfection. The conversation highlights the need to detach as a coach and recommit in various areas of life. In this conversation, Aaron Ridley discusses the challenges of parenting and the importance of perseverance. They also explore the impact of negative self-talk and the validation we seek from others. Aaron emphasises the power of changing the internal narrative and the importance of being our own experts. They discuss the growth of Tribox and Mental Mastery, focusing on staff education and well-being. Aaron shares their partnerships with Third Space and Champneys, as well as their work with Pure Gym. They highlight the need for accessibility in education and the importance of changing the approach to corporate well-being. The conversation concludes with a discussion on feeling lost and finding purpose, and the value of coaching and active listening. Takeaways Embrace vulnerability and take action, rather than striving for perfection. Detach from personal experiences and judgments as a coach to create an empty space for clients. Recommitment is essential in all areas of life, acknowledging that challenges and setbacks are part of the journey. Address the root causes of mental health issues rather than just treating the symptoms. Parenting can be challenging, but pers…