I Keep Going

In the "Lead Like a Woman" podcast, Andrea Heuston interviews Carla Fowler, MD and PhD, about performance science and its application to executive coaching. Carla shares her unconventional journey from medicine to coaching, emphasizing the importance of following one's interests and repurposing skills. She defines performance science as a multidisciplinary field focused on helping individuals achieve their best work, highlighting three key principles: brutal focus, cultivating power, and relishing uncertainty. Carla also discusses the surprising habits of high performers, the value of building a good day, and the importance of identifying what truly matters. She concludes by sharing her personal superpower: perseverance combined with the ability to recognize when an experience is no longer conducive to growth.