How to become more mindful in life and business | Clifton Carmody Executive Leader Coach | Ep41

How do we become more mindful in life and business?

Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with Clifton Carmody

Clifton is on a mission to reach as many leaders as possible. 

Clifton has worked as a director and senior manager for over 20 years in Fortune 500 companies, with James Beard Award-winning chefs, in small boutique hotel groups, and in large established companies like Hilton, Brinker, and Morton's The Steakhouse. 

Clifton has also worked on several nonprofits as Board President and Senior Director. 

While working in some of the best organizations in the world, Clifton also trained in meditation and mindfulness. 

Clifton is a certified coach, by the ICF, the gold standard in coaching. When he is not coaching, writing, or working for nonprofits, Clifton enjoys mountain life with his beautiful and patient wife at 8000 feet in a cabin in Colorado, where they camp, hike, practice yoga, and read on the deck when it's not below zero.

(2:10) Who is Clifton, and what has led you to this point in your life today?

(5:20) Moving from anger to calm, what did that journey look like for you? 

(7:50) Talk to me about the first time you sat down to meditate.

(9:45) Are there any patterns humans have when they embark on this mindfulness journey?

(11:35) Where do people begin to be more kind and present?

(13:20) Do you believe you should take time to understand yourself before you can help and serve others?

(16:40) Do you find you get more pushback from people when talking about meditation and mindfulness?

(18:02) What traits does a mindful leader have?

 (20:50) Do you have any routines that keep you calm especially during this time?

(23:15) Talking about nutrition

(26:00) How have you coped and how have you helped your clients cope during this challenging time

(31:20) How important is not attaching our self-worth to our jobs and things?

(33:45) Book recommendations.

(35:30) What is true mindfulness?

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