In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Co-Founder & CEO of SoulSalt Inc., Lyn Christian.

Lyn Christian's approach to leadership is unique. She believes in helping leaders reconnect with their essence, guiding them in making decisions, staying on purpose, and leading through difficult times while staying true to themselves. This approach is not about self-reliance but about seeking and understanding the importance of self-regulation and emotional support.

According to Lyn, these elements are crucial for leaders to make better decisions, feel better in their skin, and foster creativity, innovation, and courage within their teams. It's a refreshing perspective that challenges the traditional notion of leadership as a solitary endeavor.

One of the most pressing issues Lyn addresses is burnout among executives and leaders. She emphasizes the need for leaders to prioritize personal and professional resilience through stretching, meditation, focus exercises, and seeking support from mentors, coaches, therapists, and medical professionals.

Lyn introduces an intriguing concept of pseudo-strengths - tasks that drain leaders despite being perceived as their strengths. She advises leaders to focus on their superpowers and delegate or minimize time spent on pseudo-strengths to avoid burnout and maximize their impact.

She suggests looking for credentialed coaches, preferably through the International Coach Federation (ICF), as it ensures their qualifications. Lyn also emphasizes the importance of referrals and researching to find a coach. A good coach should offer a complimentary discovery session to test the fit between the coach and the client. This allows both parties to determine whether they are a good match and if the chemistry exists.

Key Points from the Episode:

Lyn's work with entrepreneurial leaders and helping them level up in their businesses
Importance of leaders seeking support and not relying solely on self-reliance
Focus on self-regulation and emotional support for better decision-making and fostering creativity
Addressing burnout among executives and leaders and the need for personal and professional resilience
Introduction of pseudo strengths and the importance of focusing on superpowers
Discussion on finding a good coach and the importance of credentials and referrals
The significance of a free discovery session to test the fit between coach and client
Characteristics of good coaching, such as clarity and ongoing support
Introduction of Lyn's book, "Soul Salt," and its target audience

About Lyn Christian:

Lyn Christian, a master-certified coach with almost three decades of experience, is the founder of SoulSalt Inc. She began her coaching journey at The Franklin Covey Company and quickly ascended the ranks to become the Director of Innovation, guiding numerous leadership teams and entrepreneurs. She also served as an ambassador at The World Association for Business Coaches.

In 2002, Lyn started her own coaching company, Soul Salt Inc., offering a unique "soul salt" approach designed to help individuals and organizations tap into their potential by identifying their strengths, values, and purpose. This technique has benefited many clients, including executives, athletes, artists, and professionals.

Lyn has now encapsulated this method in a recent book, "

1629 – The Essence of A Leader with Soul Salt’s Lyn Christian

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1629 – The Essence of A Leader with Soul Salt’s Lyn Christian