Tune in and Ignite Your Courageous Spirit With Sushama Kirtikar

Speak In Flow

🌟 Introduction to Courage: Unleashing the Power Within

In this exhilarating episode, host Melinda Lees dives deep into the essence of courage with the extraordinary Sushama Kirtikar. Together, they explore the key components of courage and how to unlock its transformative potential in our lives.

🔑 Components of Courage Unveiled

Sushama, with her wealth of experience, delves into the crucial components that make up courage. From facing fears head-on to embracing vulnerability, listeners will gain profound insights into the multifaceted nature of courage.

🗣️ Speak Up, Even in the Face of Fear

One of the highlights of this conversation is the exploration of unleashing courage from within. Sushama shares invaluable advice on how to find your inner reservoir of courage and use it to speak up—even when fear is present. It's a journey into self-discovery and empowerment.

🌈 Overcoming Blindspots with Courage

Blindspots are inevitable in our personal and professional lives. Sushama guides us through the process of identifying and overcoming these blindspots with the power of courage. Learn how courage acts as a catalyst for self-awareness and growth, illuminating the hidden corners of our lives.

💪 Practical Strategies for Courageous Living

As the episode unfolds, Sushama generously shares practical strategies for living courageously. Whether you're navigating challenges in your career, relationships, or personal growth, these strategies are designed to empower you to step into your courage and thrive.

🚀 Transformative Power of Courage in Coaching

Given Sushama's extensive background in coaching, the conversation naturally gravitates towards the transformative power of courage in the coaching process. Discover how courage becomes a guiding force for individuals seeking to flourish in their personal and professional lives.

🌐 Global Impact: Courage in Leadership

Exploring Sushama's roles in various global organizations, Melinda and Sushama discuss how courage plays a pivotal role in leadership. From Better Up to How Women Lead, learn how courage contributes to creating positive change on a global scale.

🎧 A Must-Listen for Those Seeking Growth

If you're on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and growth, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom. Join Melinda Lees and Sushama Kirtikar as they unravel the mysteries of courage and empower you to step boldly into the life you desire.

🌟 Tune in and Ignite Your Courageous Spirit!

Sushama Kirtikar

Bio: Sushama is a Professional and Personal Coach. She coaches individuals seeking to flourish in their personal and professional lives optimizing satisfaction in life areas of their choice. She offers individual and group coaching, and presents workshops and webinars to teams and organizations drawing robustly from the empirical science of Positive Psychology.

Her vision is to spread the gift of Positive Psychology far and wide. Her mission is to take the science out of books and journals and put them in her clients’ pockets as practical applications for easy access and ready use.

Sushama Kirtikar received her M.A. in Counseling from Oakland University, MI, and B.S. in Psychology from Western Michigan University, MI. She had been in private practice as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Tampa, FL, for 32 years (1987 – 2020). In 2017 she received certification from Mentor Coach, a lead coach training institute, in Bethesda, Maryland. She is now an Associate Certified Coach (ICF-International Coach Federation credentialed).

In addition, she is currently a Distinguished Fellow Coach at Better Up a Professional Coach Community “bringing together world-class coaching, AI technology, and behavioral science experts to deliver change at scale”. She is on the Advisory Council for Command Purpose Foundation a values-based community that supports veteran women through their transition from military to civilian life. She is a volunteer Coach for How Women Lead a virtual leadership program training, coaching, advising for women leaders and change makers.

In 2006 she co-founded a not for profit psychosocial organization called PEHCHAAN (Providing Educational, Humanistic & Cultural Hope for the South Asian American Network) of Tampa Bay. It means ‘Identity’ in Hindi. She served on the Board for 10 years. She wrote a monthly mental health column Our Patchwork Quilt for five years for ‘Khaas Baat’ a regional newspaper, on issues faced by immigrants.

She was President of the Tampa Bay Association for Women Psychotherapists, Chairperson of the Tampa Bay Study Group for Dissociative Disorders, and was a member of the American Counseling Association and Suncoast Mental Health Counseling Association. She is a member of ICF-CF (International Coach Federation, Central Florida). She was recipient of the Indo-US Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award, 2010, and the Power Stories Opening Hearts and Minds Award, 2011.

Website: www.myturningforce.com

Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sushama-kirtikar-91a60556/

About Melinda:

Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results.

She has been the TEDx Berkeley Speaker Coach and worked with hundreds of executives and teams from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Caltrans, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, and more. Currently, she lives in San Francisco, California, and is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence.

Website: https://speakinflow.com/

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/speakinflow

Instagram: https://instagram.com/speakinflow

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpowerall

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