E364 – "Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan Zeine." In this episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine chats with Rebecca Ahmed, an award-winning speaker, business consultant, and an Energy Leadership IndexTM Master Practitioner (ELI-MP). She is also a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Rebecca advises companies of all sizes on how to create a motivational workplace culture by transforming the energy and enthusiasm of their teams. Her new book is The Energy of Success: Power Up Your Productivity, Transform Your Habits, and Maximize Workplace Motivation. www. energeticimpact.com. 20 Best California Mental Health Podcasts https://podcasts.feedspot.com/california_mental_health_podcasts/ Check out my website: www.FoojanZeine.com, www.AwarenessIntegration.com, www.Foojan.com Summary of our talk: Rebecca and Dr. Foojan had an insightful discussion about the concept of energy and its significant role in achieving personal and professional success. Rebecca began by defining energy as the ability to do work, distinguishing between two types: kinetic (working) and potential (stored). She emphasized the crucial importance of understanding and managing one’s personal energy to reach goals effectively. Dr. Foojan connected the concept of energy to physical, emotional, and behavioral factors, underscoring the importance of maintaining a positive attitude. Rebecca then introduced the idea of leveraging five energetic success principles to enhance one’s energy levels. Among these, she highlighted the principle of detachment, stressing the need to avoid taking on other people’s experiences or creating limiting stories from mere facts. She encouraged listeners to cultivate curiosity, inspire possibilities, lead with love, and practice presence, helping them navigate from destructive to constructive energy. Dr. Foojan expanded on this by discussing the duality of relationships and introduced the concept of a "water fountain conversation," emphasizing the importance of empathy and self-care in interpersonal interactions. She pointed out how focusing on dissatisfactions and grievances could generate negative energy, fostering a destructive and unproductive workplace atmosphere. Rebecca agreed, noting that such negativity misaligns with the team or company's values and goals. Instead, she suggested that employees should channel their energy towards finding solutions and improving processes. This proactive approach not only turns challenges into opportunities but also boosts motivation and energy, ultimately leading to more efficient goal accomplishment. Dr. Foojan then presented the Awareness Integration Theory, which focuses on individuals becoming aware of their thoughts, feelings, and actions, and understanding how these impact others and the larger system. Rebecca expanded on this by discussing the detrimental effects of ego, particularly how it can lead to a victim mindset and personal conflicts, thereby hindering team and company goals. Both agreed on the necessity for individuals to recognize their ego and take steps to manage it for the benefit of the team and company. The conversation then shifted to the importance of understanding and improving organizational energy to enhance productivity and workplace motivation. Rebecca emphasized the need for self-assessment and curiosity in identifying and addressing inefficiencies and biases. She also highlighted the value of personalization, transparency, and the cultivation of diverse perspectives in the workplace. Dr. Foojan agreed, stressing the importance of openness to new ideas and the potential for technology to drive innovation. They concluded the discussion by promoting the idea that individuals have the power to control their energy, thereby improving both personal productivity and overall workplace dynamics.