Emotional Agility for Decision Making in Business and Life
With Mental Performance Coach Lilli Zinaman
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In this episode of Tuesdays with Morrisey, we’re joined by Lilli Zinaman, a mental performance coach based in Austin, Texas.
Lilli brings a unique blend of life and mental performance coaching, focusing on helping individuals navigate high-pressure decision-making with greater intuition and self-awareness. She works with founders, executives, creatives, and a wide demographic of decision-makers to break down fear-based barriers and operate more authentically.
Her coaching emphasizes "emotional agility," guiding people to understand and leverage their emotions for better choices and genuine fulfillment. Through her work, Lili helps clients connect deeply with their innate strengths and move beyond self-doubt and over-analysis, leading to meaningful transformation and a more fulfilling life.
See the highlights and top takeaways below.
Episode Highlights (~1 minute) - Full episode linked above:
Top Takeaways:
"Emotional agility" in Lilli's definition involves recognizing and processing emotions to gain clarity in personal and professional decisions. Too often we rely on fear-based thinking without even realizing it which can lead to decision paralysis. It's extremely valuable for each of us to create an intuitive connection with ourselves.
Lilli's has a three-circle framework to help people gain clarity which includes the Zone of Genius, Self-Concept, and Actionable Accountability—this provides a roadmap for people to understand themselves better and align their strengths with intentional actions, resulting in growth and fulfillment.
Many people have subconscious beliefs that run their lives. By uncovering these beliefs, people can shift from reactive to grounded, intentional decision-making.
Major life pivots and choices should come from a place of self-trust and intuition so that people can navigate their life with confidence and trust.
Topics Covered:
Emotional agility in leadership and life
Uncovering and removing fear-based thinking
Identifying the ingredients for living in alignment
Breaking through indecision and self-doubt
Practical steps for grounding decision-making
Connect with Lilli:
Lilli's approach centers around deepening self-understanding, creating intentional practices, and building genuine emotional resilience. Let us know what resonated with you by leaving a comment or sharing this episode with a friend!
— Adam