Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals must be ready for and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox is joined by fellow C-Suite members Irina Alexander and Jen Hardy, co-founders of the Academy of MotivAction.

Their discussion begins by examining the transformative impact of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and other self-discovery tools on their personal and professional lives. They further explore their CARES approach, which stands for Communication, Awareness, Resiliency, Emotional Literacy, and Self-Mastery, designed to help high-stress professionals, including first responders and corporate workers, manage stress, prevent burnout, and build resiliency. Irina and Jen share their journey from being educators and entrepreneurs to founding the Academy of MotivAction and the programs and initiatives they offer designed to foster better communication, stronger relationships, and overall well-being in high-stress environments.

Key highlights:

Jen Hardy’s Journey: From Educator to NLP Expert
Irina Alexander’s Background and Meeting Jen
Understanding the Cycle of Overcommitment
The CARES Approach for First Responders
Expanding CARES to Corporate and High-Stress Environments

Resources:

Jen Hardy on LinkedIn

Irina Alexander on LinkedIn

The Academy of MotivAction

Tom Fox

Exploring NLP and Burnout Recovery: Insights from Irina Alexander and Jen Hardy