Episode 132: Dr. Bridget Cooper & Her Book, The Book: How To Navigate Clocksuckers and Live a Happy Abundant Life ABOUT BRIDGETDr. B a cage rattler who helps teams and leaders think and communicate more clearly and strategically so they can work and navigate problems proactively and effectively. She works with clients to overcome the attitudes, tactics, and patterns that derail their success through coaching, corporate consulting, and leading workshops that guide and inspire people to live more authentic, peaceful, and powerful lives. TEDx speaker and best-selling author of seven books on communication, conflict, change, and empowerment (including the 2023 toolkit, “Unflappable”), her mission is to change the world, one life at a time. Dr. B volunteers for Junior Achievement, Lasagna Love, The Miss America Organization, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, and various other charities near and dear to her heart.CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS• Problem solver vs. problem identifier.• People getting stuck in the wrong stories.• Why B calls herself Goldilocks.• "I didn't allow the amount of the fear to stop me from recreating myself."• The 3 questions to work toward answering at the end of life to live the best life today.• "...watching my parents suffer to exist..."• The laboratory of life.• The power of micro-moments.• "I think in some ways it has challenged me to become a better version of myself in a lot of ways."• Being a duck on a pond.• "Awareness equals choice and choice equals power."• The power of the Otter.• Right here, right now.The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Bridget is, How are you regularly reviewing the contracts you have in life and work, making sure they still work with who you are, your energy, and what you want? FIND BRIDGETWebsite: www.drbridgetcooper.comEmail: [email protected] Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bridget-Cooper/author/B00LXT7R26?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueYouTube - TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtsAuqu-TxI&ab_channel=TEDxTalksInstagram: @drbridgetcooperFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrBridgetCooper/ & https://www.facebook.com/bridget.cannoncooperLinkedIn – Full Podcast Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-132-dr-bridget-cooper-her-book-how-navigate-john-m--dy82e/?trackingId=Hp7CzJFiTl2oy3wXkWQcIQ%3D%3DCHAPTERS - FINALIZE00:00 - The Book Leads Podcast – Dr. Bridget Cooper00:60 - Introduction & Bio03:02- Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?05:45 - The evolution of things since COVID.08:23 - How B has changed over the course of our conversations.13:03 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now? (Including the "3 Questions")19:01 - How B came up with the 3 Questions.24:25 - B recaps her car accident and how it's changed her life.35:28 - The driving force between B's study of psychiatry.39:54 - What do you consider your super power?41:05 - What does leadership mean to you?43:49 - Can you introduce us to the book we’re discussing?49:53 - B's daughter's reasoning in suggesting the book title and topic.52:15 - Exercise examples from B's books.55:01 - Example of the many people from B's daughters life who contributed messages to The Book.01:01:52 - What's changed in you in the process of writing this book?01:08:17 - What do you hope people take away from The Book?01:11:37 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.Learn more about The Book Leads and listen to past episodes:Watch on YouTubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsRead About The Book Leads – Blog PostFor more great content, subscribe to my newsletter Last Week's Leadership Lessons, if you haven't already!

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