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#536: Diana Chapman — How to Get Unstuck, Do “The Work,” Take Radical Responsibility, and Reduce Drama in Your Life

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Oct 6, 2021

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Diana Chapman

Diana Chapman, co-founder of the Conscious Leadership Group and co-author of 'The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership,' dives into the art of reducing workplace drama. She shares insights on embracing radical responsibility and personal growth techniques, including breaking free from the 'drama triangle.' Listeners learn about the importance of body intelligence, the power of play in overcoming stagnation, and employing 'loving pressure' in relationships for deeper connections. Diana emphasizes self-awareness as a pathway to transforming relationships and fostering emotional resilience.

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Honoring Subtle No's

Pay attention to subtle no's from your body, even if your mind is unsure.
Ignoring these subtle cues can lead to wasted time and energy, as Diana experienced with a sales call.

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Mapping Your Yes and No

To develop whole-body yes/no awareness, visualize past positive and negative experiences.
Notice your body's sensations, energy flow, and temperature in each scenario to create a map for future decisions.

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Practicing Body Awareness

Use your whole-body yes/no awareness in low-stakes situations.
Apply it to simple choices like ordering food or choosing routes home to strengthen its effectiveness.

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A Deep Dive into Conscious Leadership and Eliminating Workplace Drama

03:07 • 2min

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Breaking Free from the Drama Triangle

05:32 • 10min

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Unlocking Body Intelligence

15:38 • 22min

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Embracing Play: The Power of Exaggeration in Personal Growth

37:49 • 2min

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Embracing Loving Pressure in Relationships

39:31 • 2min

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Navigating Loving Pressure in Relationships

41:41 • 14min

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Reframing Anxiety and Depressive States

56:01 • 15min

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Evolving Together: Embracing Change in Relationships

01:10:47 • 15min

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Mindfulness and Reflection Practices

01:25:25 • 8min

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Reflections on Personal Growth and Connecting with Others

01:33:43 • 6min

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Diana Chapman is a co-founder of the Conscious Leadership Group and a co-author of the book The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership. Her passion is to help organizational leaders and their teams eliminate drama in the workplace and beyond. She has worked with more than 1,000 CEOs and is a well-respected facilitator for the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), working with their forums and chapters worldwide.

She has been a speaker at TEDx, Mindful Leadership Summit, Wisdom 2.0, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and more.

When Diana is not with her clients, she can often be found gardening at her suburban homestead in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. She lives there with her husband of over 30 years.

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