Turning chaos into candy with CB Bowman Ottomanelli | Ep110

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Chaos is a candy store.

The disorienting swirl, a chance to be useful.

We’re swimming in that swirl right now. AI, layoffs, mergers, tariffs, the headlines bonking us on the head every time we try to surface.

We need a lifeline. No, scratch that. We need to become a lifeline.

That’s how this works. “They” are not going to save us. We are. And in the midst of the madness, opportunity is everywhere.

CB Bowman Ottomanelli has been gobbling up the chaos candy for much of her life. Finding ways to serve others when we need it most. How does she see the candy when most of us are getting clobbered?Strategic courage. She’s written books about it and has more on the way. It starts with framing change as an experiment, where learning is the primary goal. Life is a university. As we learn, we’re able to make small calculated leaps, which she calls Microcourage™.

Don’t leap without a net though. Make sure you have a personal board of directors to keep you honest and keep you from falling back into the swirl.

Who would be on your board?

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You can follow CB on LinkedIn. And check out her site at courage-consulting.com. You should also visit acec-association.org to learn more about the executive coaching organization she created.

If you enjoyed the conversation and would like to help your teams bring their absolute best to work, I invite you to schedule a free half-hour discovery session. Type “meow” in the calendar invite and I’ll also send you a free DesuckifyWork® t-shirt!

Bye, everyone!

00:00 Navigating Chaos: Finding Opportunity in Uncertainty
04:58 The Birth of ACEC: Bridging Coaching and Business
09:53 Understanding Courage: Strategic vs. Ordinary
15:04 Embracing Change: The Importance of Learning
20:01 Building Your Personal Board of Directors
25:06 The Power of Leaps: Choice vs. Circumstance
33:45 Reflections on Personal Growth and Learning
36:16 Coaching Approaches: ACEC vs. ICF
40:40 Holistic Coaching: A 360-Degree Perspective
44:47 Micro Courage: Taking Small Leaps
48:38 Navigating Chaos: Opportunities for Growth
52:27 The Importance of Noticing and Listening
56:57 Embracing Change and Connection