Tag: Stress Management
Transform Stress into Success With Brendan Cournane (Ep. 56)

Transform Stress into Success With Brendan Cournane (Ep. 56)

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Stress can help you thrive (to a certain degree).

Join Nicole Romito as she chats with professional development coach Brendan Cournane to uncover the surprising truths about stress. Through relatable insights and personal stories, they explore practical strategies for managing stress, especially during high-pressure times like the holiday season and year-end.

Key takeaways from this episode include: 

  • The different types of stress and why not all stress is bad
  • Personal and professional stress management techniques
  • How stress can affect relationship dynamics
  • Simple practices to help transition between work and personal life 
  • And more

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About Our Guest: 

Brendan Cournane has served as a partner in a national law firm and various roles in the public sector, including general counsel of the Illinois finance authority. He has seen the malaise and burnout effects of what happens when one’s core values do not align with one’s profession. As a recovering lawyer, he is now a professional development coach helping his clients understand why they do what they do in life, and he helps them align their core values with how they work and live a happier life. Brendan is a certified professional coach and leadership dynamic specialist, as well as a long-time practitioner of mindfulness and meditation, and is a firm believer that happiness is a present attitude, not a future condition.

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Finding Calmness During the Holidays With Brendan Cournane (Ep. 33)

Finding Calmness During the Holidays With Brendan Cournane (Ep. 33)

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The year-end holidays can be the most stressful time of the year, from family gatherings and tensions to tight deadlines at work.

But what if we told you they don’t have to be?

In this episode, Nicole speaks with professional development coach Brendan Cournane about stress management. They focus on managing the stress that comes with the holiday season and the pressures of closing business deals by year-end. Coach Brendan shares strategies for managing stress, such as practicing mindfulness, meditation, and curiosity. He also emphasizes the importance of open communication and taking pauses in conversations for reflection.

Brendan discusses: 

  • How to manage stress revolving around family and during year-end at work, in preparation for the holidays
  • The benefits of practicing calming exercises like meditation and mindfulness
  • How to approach challenging situations with curiosity
  • How to communicate about pressures at work with family members
  • Techniques for finding calmness and acceptance during the holidays
  • Why silence is okay and the role it plays in healthy open communication
  • How the ribbon method helps him through tough moments why harnessing happy memories
  • And more

 

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About our Guest: 

Brendan Cournane has served as a partner in a national law firm and various roles in the public sector, including general counsel of the Illinois finance authority. He has seen the malaise and burnout effects of what happens when one’s core values do not align with one’s profession. As a recovering lawyer, he is now a professional development coach helping his clients understand why they do what they do in life, and he helps them align their core values with how they work and live a happier life. Brendan is a certified professional coach and leadership dynamic specialist, as well as a long-time practitioner of mindfulness and meditation, and is a firm believer that happiness is a present attitude, not a future condition.

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