1629 – The Essence of A Leader with Soul Salt’s Lyn Christian

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Co-Founder & CEO of SoulSalt Inc., Lyn Christian.

Lyn Christian's approach to leadership is unique. She believes in helping leaders reconnect with their essence, guiding them in making decisions, staying on purpose, and leading through difficult times while staying true to themselves. This approach is not about self-reliance but about seeking and understanding the importance of self-regulation and emotional support.

According to Lyn, these elements are crucial for leaders to make better decisions, feel better in their skin, and foster creativity, innovation, and courage within their teams. It's a refreshing perspective that challenges the traditional notion of leadership as a solitary endeavor.

One of the most pressing issues Lyn addresses is burnout among executives and leaders. She emphasizes the need for leaders to prioritize personal and professional resilience through stretching, meditation, focus exercises, and seeking support from mentors, coaches, therapists, and medical professionals.

Lyn introduces an intriguing concept of pseudo-strengths – tasks that drain leaders despite being perceived as their strengths. She advises leaders to focus on their superpowers and delegate or minimize time spent on pseudo-strengths to avoid burnout and maximize their impact.

She suggests looking for credentialed coaches, preferably through the International Coach Federation (ICF), as it ensures their qualifications. Lyn also emphasizes the importance of referrals and researching to find a coach. A good coach should offer a complimentary discovery session to test the fit between the coach and the client. This allows both parties to determine whether they are a good match and if the chemistry exists.

Key Points from the Episode:

• Lyn's work with entrepreneurial leaders and helping them level up in their businesses
• Importance of leaders seeking support and not relying solely on self-reliance
• Focus on self-regulation and emotional support for better decision-making and fostering creativity
• Addressing burnout among executives and leaders and the need for personal and professional resilience
• Introduction of pseudo strengths and the importance of focusing on superpowers
• Discussion on finding a good coach and the importance of credentials and referrals
• The significance of a free discovery session to test the fit between coach and client
• Characteristics of good coaching, such as clarity and ongoing support
• Introduction of Lyn's book, “Soul Salt,” and its target audience

About Lyn Christian:

Lyn Christian, a master-certified coach with almost three decades of experience, is the founder of SoulSalt Inc. She began her coaching journey at The Franklin Covey Company and quickly ascended the ranks to become the Director of Innovation, guiding numerous leadership teams and entrepreneurs. She also served as an ambassador at The World Association for Business Coaches.

In 2002, Lyn started her own coaching company, Soul Salt Inc., offering a unique “soul salt” approach designed to help individuals and organizations tap into their potential by identifying their strengths, values, and purpose. This technique has benefited many clients, including executives, athletes, artists, and professionals.

Lyn has now encapsulated this method in a recent book, “Soul Salt: Your Personal Field Guide to Confidence, Purpose, and Fulfillment.” Residing in Salt Lake City with their partner Susan and dogs, they are passionate about physical fitness, participating in triathlons and ranking as the 10th competitive fencer in the country.

About SoulSalt Inc.:

SoulSalt Inc. is a unique coaching company that partners with its clients to effect significant personal and professional changes. Utilizing a strength-based performance approach and principles of positive psychology, SoulSalt Inc. tailors its programs to each client's unique needs and objectives.

The coaching methodology typically follows a strategic process. It begins with collaboration between the client and coach to define the specific goals of the coaching engagement. The next step involves transforming assessment data into a bespoke coaching program that can include training and consulting as needed. Finally, the client and coach embark on the coaching journey, where the coach serves as an advocate, accountability partner, and strategic thinker.

The coaching approach at SoulSalt Inc. is not a superficial quick fix. It's a deliberate, thoughtful process that anticipates changes and adjustments. It requires clients to invest their time and effort, demonstrating dedication and discipline. Consistency over a sustained period often yields significant results.

SoulSalt Inc. specializes in working with individuals who aspire to align their professional lives and a personal passion, striving to make a living by doing what truly inspires them. This coaching model ensures that work-life integration is harmonious and fulfilling.

Tweetable Moments:

06:52 – “If you don't have self-regulation and emotional support as a leader right now, my opinion, you're going to get left behind because other people are going to be making better decisions.”

17:41 – “Anybody who feels like the suspicion is inside of them, I could be better, I could do more, I could be more true, or anybody who doesn't want to get to the end of their life and regret that they lived up to other people's expectations more than they lived up to their own.”

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Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Want to learn more? Check out SoulSalt Inc. website at

https://soulsalt.com/

Check out SoulSalt Inc. on LinkedIn at

https://www.linkedin.com/company/soulsalt-inc/

Check out SoulSalt Inc. on Instagram at

https://www.instagram.com/soulsaltinc/

Check out Lyn Christian on LinkedIn at

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynchristian/

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