Ep 152 Mike Sweeney Gr8 Questions - Going from a Ted Talk to Connecting Here

Top 10 Highlights:

1. Ted Talk Courage:
    
   • Mike shares the intense emotions of delivering a last-minute TED Talk and the pressure to be perfect. 
2. Flubbing a Line:
    
   • Mike discusses how he recovered from a minor mistake during his TED Talk and how he balanced self-criticism with positive feedback. 
3. Best Coaching Advice:
    
   • "Plants grow in the direction of sunlight" – Mike emphasizes focusing on strengths rather than fixing weaknesses. 
4. Playing in Coaching:
    
   • Mike uses humor, movie quotes, and unconventional tactics (like coaching with one shoe off) to make sessions lighthearted and engaging. 
5. Radical Candor Moment:
    
   • Mike shares a story about a blunt coaching session that led to a client making a major life change. 
6. Accountability Spectrum:
    
   • Mike customizes accountability levels for clients, ranging from gentle nudges to intense confrontations, based on their preferences. 
7. Flight in Coaching:
    
   • Mike talks about the discomfort when clients avoid core issues, using storytelling as a distraction. 
8. AI in Coaching:
    
   • Mike uses AI for content creation, brainstorming, and support in crafting engaging social posts and professional documents. 
9. Self-Awareness Journey:
    
   • Mike reflects on balancing his intense drive with being perceived as an “asshole,” aiming to embrace his authentic self. 
10. Inspiring Energy:
    • Mike acknowledges his ability to energize and inspire clients, particularly in one-on-one and duo coaching scenarios.