It's an Inside Job
Are you overwhelmed by managing career and leadership challenges, overthinking decisions, or facing uncertainty? I'm Jason Birkevold Liem, and welcome to It's an Inside Job—the go-to podcast for coaches, leaders, and professionals striving for career and personal growth.
Whether you're caught in cycles of rumination, dealing with uncertainty, or under constant pressure to perform at your best—whether as an individual or a leader—this podcast provides practical skills and solutions to help you regain control, find clarity, and build resilience from within. It's designed to enhance your coaching, communication, and collaboration skills while helping you thrive both personally and professionally.
Every Monday, we bring you long-form discussions with thought leaders on resilience, leadership, psychology, and motivation, offering expert insights and real-life stories. Then, on BiteSize Fridays, you'll get shorter, focused episodes with actionable tips designed to help you tackle the everyday challenges of leadership, stress management, and personal growth. So, if you're ready to build resilience, equanimity, and well-being from the inside out, join me every Monday and Friday.
After all, building resilience is an Inside Job!
It's an Inside Job
The Power of Resilience: 12 Traits to Cultivate Strength and Courage.
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Have you ever wondered what sets resilient individuals apart in times of adversity? What if you could learn the key characteristics that foster resilience and courage in yourself and others? If you're ready to explore the transformative power of resilience, this episode is for you.
In this episode our special guest Atle Vårvik, the founder of MOT, shares his journey and the importance of resilience in our lives. Atle started MOT in 1994 with the aim of strengthening the resilience of youth and creating inclusive school cultures. He emphasizes the significance of surroundings and taking care of one's own talent, drawing from personal experiences that shaped his motivation. Atle's new book, "The Power of Resilience," explores the 12 characteristics of resilient individuals, including a positive attitude, the ability to deal with adversity, commitment, self-efficacy, and more.
Imagine fostering a sense of resilience and courage in yourself and your community, creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
By listening to this episode, you'll discover:
- Key Characteristics of Resilience: Learn about the 12 characteristics that define resilient individuals, as detailed in Atla Vordvik's book.
- Building Inclusive Communities: Understand the importance of creating inclusive environments and the impact of community, value, and respect in fostering resilience.
- Practical Strategies for Resilience: Gain practical strategies for cultivating resilience and courage through personal experiences and introspection.
Three Benefits You'll Gain:
- Enhanced Understanding of Resilience: Discover how resilience and courage are interconnected and how to cultivate these qualities in yourself and others.
- Inspiration from Role Models: Learn from the philosophies and quotes of inspirational figures like Marcus Aurelius and Viktor Frankl, and understand the impact of role models on personal growth.
- Building Strong Cultures: Understand the significance of authenticity, trustworthiness, and supporting each other in building strong, resilient cultures within teams and communities.
Are you ready to harness the power of resilience and create a positive impact in your life and community? Scroll up and click play to join our insightful conversation with Atla Vordvik.
Learn about the key characteristics of resilience, practical strategies for personal growth, and the importance of building inclusive environments. Start your journey towards resilience and courage today!
Bio:
Atle Vårvik is the Founder and creator of MOT. When he stepped down both as MOT’s leader and entrepreneur, MOT was one of Norway’s most important and beneficial brands and spread to four continents.
Atle is a former elite athlete in speed skating. He is Norwegian champion and Olympian – and in 1994, he was ranked among the 8 best speed skaters in the world.
In 2015, Atle received the Honorary Award from the Norwegian Confederation of Sports for spreading values in the society and for his work with MOT, and in 2014, he got one of Norway’s greatest leadership and value awards – the Reitan Group’s “Årets Ladejarl”.
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