Community, Contribution, and Courage: Blueprint for Overcoming Adversity
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Join Eric Berg and host Constantin Morun in a powerful conversation about mental health awareness, building community, and leveraging technology for social good.
Eric shares his personal story of overcoming bullying and adversity thanks to the power of community he found in martial arts.
He explains why it's so important we shift from being merely consumers to active contributors in our communities.
Learn why Eric volunteers his time and talents as a tech advisor for Mission Save A Life, a nonprofit dedicated to mental health advocacy and suicide prevention.
Hear how something as simple as asking "why" in coaching unlocked deep personal growth for Eric, leading to breakthrough awareness.
He explains the lesson he learned from his father about living life to the fullest instead of postponing joy.
Eric leaves us with sage advice on maintaining a positive mindset when receiving criticism or lack of feedback, and why we must keep contributing for the good of community.
So join us for a conversation that will open your heart and inspire you to make a difference!
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00:00 - Finding the Positive in Negative Feedback
00:42 - Mental Health Awareness Month and Mission Save a Life
01:53 - Eric's Role and Advocacy for Mental Health
05:10 - Reluctance to Engage with Mental Health Topics
09:52 - Sharing Personal Stories in Tech Conferences
13:48 - Stress Less and Achieve More
14:36 - Childhood Challenges
19:34 - Lessons Learned
22:50 - Overcoming Hardships
24:06 - Community Participation
27:12 - Be a Contributor
28:09 - Overcoming Fear and Apathy
28:41 - The Power of Feedback
29:56 - Positive Mindset and Diversity
37:31 - Patience and Persistence
40:06 - The Frustration of Lack of Feedback
41:26 - Importance of Feedback
47:01 - Discovering the Why
50:37 - Finding Your Purpose
52:17 - Invitation to Calm Success Live Event
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Introducing Eric Berg, currently serving as the vice president and global alliance manager at CGI, where he oversees partnerships with Microsoft. With a strong background in technology and strategic alliances, Eric brings a wealth of expertise to the table. In addition to his professional role, Eric is a dedicated advocate for mental health, volunteering as a technology advisor with Mission Save a Life. His commitment to leveraging technology for mental health awareness and suicide prevention is commendable, and his insights into the intersection of technology and mental health will undoubtedly provide valuable perspectives for our discussion on personal growth and community impact.
Website: https://missionsavealife.org/
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