Stop Fixing Problems: A CEO's Solution-Focused Approach - Glen Lubbert | Ep 68

21/10/2025 32 min

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Feeling stuck trying to "fix" your problems? Glen Lubbert, CEO of Stamina Lab, reveals a radical, solution-focused approach to improving energy, focus, and resilience by building on what's *already* working, instead of dwelling on what's broken.As a former Division I athlete and tech entrepreneur who faced burnout, Glen Lubbert now helps high-achievers thrive. He explains the core philosophy: "You're not broken." Discover why traditional problem-solving and root-cause analysis can keep you stuck, and how shifting to a solution-focused mindset empowers lasting behavior change—moving you from defense to offense in your life.In this episode, you’ll discover:· The key insight from athletics applied to well-being: Focus on where you want to go.· Why the "You're Not Broken" philosophy is crucial for high-achievers.· Solution-Focused Coaching vs. Traditional Coaching (and why it's more effective).· The real reason most New Year's resolutions fail (and how to fix it by digging deeper).· The principle behind the "Eight Magic Words" for transforming negative self-talk.· How Stamina Lab helps people become their own best coach.· Using personal health data constructively without causing overwhelm.· The common mistake people make managing stress: focusing on the problem, not the desired state ("What do you want instead?").· Glen's definition of innovation: Transformative thinking that starts within you.This episode is essential for engineers, leaders, and anyone ready to ditch the guilt and shame of self-improvement and embrace a more empowering path to well-being.Connect With Glen Lubbert:· Website: https://staminalab.io/· Free Resource ("Eight Magic Words"): https://staminalab.io/inside-stamina-lab-newsletter/· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenlubbert/· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@staminalabtvChapters:00:00 From Defense to Offense: The Solution-Focused Shift00:31 Welcome Glen Lubbert, CEO of Stamina Lab01:49 Key Insight from Athletics: Focus on What You Want03:29 "You Are Not Broken": What It Means for High Achievers05:31 Solution-Focused vs. Traditional Coaching Explained10:28 Why Most New Year's Resolutions Fail (and the Fix)15:34 The Principle Behind the "Eight Magic Words" for Self-Talk17:59 About Stamina Lab: Health Coaching Optimization Platform20:00 Using Personal Data Without Overwhelm21:54 Common Mistake in Managing Stress & Burnout24:07 Identifying What's Already Working When Feeling Stuck26:01 Non-Negotiable Behavior for Energy & Focus27:47 How AI Can Improve Health & Behavior Change29:46 What Innovation Means to Glen Lubbert31:31 Where to Connect with Glen Lubbert & Stamina LabSupport the Show:· Fuel the podcast: https://iferia.nestuge.com/supportme· Subscribe and leave a review!· ShareWant to Be a Guest on The Iferia TechCast?· Reach out to Ezekiel on PodMatch· PodMatch Host Profile: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theiferiatechcast

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