Episode 256: Cultivate Your Compass with Q Williams

<p>On this episode, we talked about:</p> <p>How are you healing as a man<br /> There's good and bad stress<br /> Having emotional awareness<br /> We have to tap into our emotions <br /> Opening up to emotional experiences<br /> True leadership is sharing vulnerably<br /> Leading by authenticity<br /> Sharing what's really true for you<br /> Numbing yourself from emotions<br /> You can choose what thoughts you have, not emotions<br /> Experiencing highs and lows <br /> Having tools to get you present<br /> Getting into a meditated state <br /> Accessing your anger and seeing what it has to say<br /> Everyone can lead from any position</p> <p> </p> <p>"Learning to identify your emotions first: when you're joyful, when you're angry when you're sad, joyful, shameful and fearful"</p> <p> </p> <p>"Everyone expresses emotions differently but most of us feel it the same way, and if you can connect emotions with the body it's amazing"</p> <p> </p> <p>"We all have emotional vulnerabilities, and to pretend don't have them is the weakness in our life"</p> <p> </p> <p>About Q:</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Quentin (Q) Williams is a men’s coach for current and retired athletes, bringing clarity, brotherhood, and accountability to men’s deepest mission after sport. As the creator of the World Class Method, Q is a leading authority on male athletes mental wellness.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong>Why men?</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Men are more likely to suffer in silence and not ask for help.</span> <strong>Q brings brotherhood. </strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong>Why athletes?</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The “concussion crisis” has current and retired athletes confused about their brain and mental health.</span> <strong>Q brings clarity. </strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong>Why coach?</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The structure, feedback, and accountability a coach provides are unma