The episode introduces the concept of psychological safety and the Saroca Index, highlighting its importance in the workplace. It explores the benefits of psychological safety, the role of leaders in cultivating it, and the impact on mental health and burnout. The conversation emphasizes the significance of vulnerability, emotional intelligence, and the warning signs of burnout.

Takeaways

• Psychological safety in the workplace
• Impact of psychological safety on employee well-being

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Psychological Safety and the Saroca Index
• 09:29 Cultivating Psychological Safety as a Leader
• 17:02 Vulnerability and Emotional Intelligence in Psychological Safety

The conversation with Corey Hirsch delves into the transformative power of psychedelic therapy and the importance of mental health support. It explores Corey's journey with psychedelic therapy, the impact of contact sports and concussions, and the need for mental health support in sports. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of removing the stigma around mental health and encouraging support for those in need. The conversation delves into the importance of compassion and understanding for mental health, the impact of coaching and early intervention, supporting mental health in the family, breaking stigma and fostering open dialogue, toxic traits and positive aspects of locker room culture, and the journey to self-love and forgiveness. Key takeaways include the significance of early intervention and the need for open dialogue at home to support mental health.

Takeaways

• Psychedelic therapy as a transformative healing modality
• The importance of mental health support and removing the stigma around it Early intervention is key
• Open dialogue at home is crucial for mental health support

Chapters

• 00:00 Discovering Psychedelic Therapy
• 07:34 Exploring Mental Health and Therapy
• 18:09 Becoming a Psychedelic Therapist
• 24:35 Impact of Contact Sports and Concussions
• 29:41 Encouraging Mental Health Support
• 37:16 Breaking Stigma and Fostering Open Dialogue
• 44:11 Toxic Traits and Positive Aspects of Locker Room Culture
• 49:17 Forgiving Yourself and Cultivating Self-Love

• Coaching can be a transformative journey for both the coach and the client.
• Ontology, the study of being, plays a crucial role in coaching.
• Being at cause means taking responsibility for one's life and choices.
• Rackets are underlying patterns that prevent personal growth.
• Formal training in coaching is essential for effective practice.
• The coaching industry can be challenging and unregulated.
• Personal transformation is key to being an effective coach.
• Working with family can be rewarding yet challenging.
• Compassion and understanding are vital in coaching relationships.
• The essence of coaching is about love and connection.

In recording this podcast Moshe Adir, Founder of Vegas Kings, one of the longest-running creative agencies in the iGaming industry, shared how refreshing it was to have a conversation that looks at life and work through a different lens, the Saroca Speaks lens.In this episode, Moshe opens up about the origins of Vegas Kings, what it’s like running a business with family, and the mindset that’s kept him going through industry highs and lows.
We explore how he blends passion with skill, how those passions helped build his award-winning agency, and how he adapts his leadership style in a world that’s constantly changing. Moshe also reflects on the power of industry recognition, including being named one of the Top 50 Most Influential Men in Gaming Africa.This episode is a must-listen for anyone building a business in a competitive space—and doing it with heart, grit, and vision.

In this episode of Saroca Speaks, hosts Emily and Claire delve into the complexities of conflict resolution in personal and professional relationships. They explore the emotional aspects of conflict, the importance of active listening, and the SBIA feedback model as a tool for effective communication. The conversation emphasizes the need for willingness to resolve conflicts and the steps necessary to rebuild trust and relationships after disagreements.

• (00:00:02) - Soroka Speaks: Effective Conflict Resolution
• (00:01:14) - Claire, What Causes Conflict?
• (00:03:28) - How to Identify When You're in Conflict With Your Partner
• (00:08:03) - Active Listening vs. Waiting to Speak
• (00:09:03) - SBIA Model for Communication and Conflict Resolution
• (00:13:52) - What Happens in the Arms After Conflict Resolution?
• (00:16:29) - Conflict Resolution and Repairing Relationships