Daphna Horowitz - Navigating Crisis and Evolving Leadership

Jan 9 2024 • 1 hr 15 mins

In today's thought-provoking discussion, our host, Cathleen O'Sullivan, and guest Daphna Horowitz delve into the profound impact of chaos and conflict on personal growth and leadership. Dialling in from Israel amidst the crisis and war, Daphna shares her insights on the evolving meaning of leadership in these unsettling times.

The conversation navigates through the significance of self-awareness, authentic connections, and the power of unity during times of adversity. Together, they unravel the complexities of identity, the need for mutual understanding, and the pursuit of meaningful connections.

Tune in as they explore navigating challenging times, the essential role of self-coaching in times of crisis, self-care, and the impact of social media on mental well-being.

Episode Timeline:

[00:01] Embracing mutual understanding, open-mindedness, and peaceful action.
[05:09] Learn and gain different leadership insights globally.
[10:33] Challenges to humanity, polarisation, leadership, and violence.
[16:53] The Israeli community unites and demonstrates extraordinary leadership.
[23:48] Jumping to conclusions, being curious, personal perspective.
[31:16] Overwhelming support from old colleagues and clients.
[34:44] Embracing support, connecting, and finding purpose.
[41:51] Reflect on identities, and connect on a deeper level.
[43:52] Self-awareness and balance are key to leadership.
[49:51] Surprising benefits of the intuitive group writing process.
[57:20] Reducing social media, prioritising mental well-being.
[01:00] Try new things to find your passion.
[01:11] Leaders make decisions daily for alignment and contribution.

Key Takeaways:

Embracing Chaos: The importance of embracing chaos as an opportunity for personal growth and asking oneself, "Who am I?" and "What do I need?" to navigate challenging situations.
Personal Clarity and Contribution: Understanding oneself and making decisions that align with personal identity and contribution to the world, while also seeking support and building a strong support network.
Balance and Mindful Decision-Making: Striving for balance in saying "yes" to new experiences and adventures, while also being mindful of not taking on too much.

Daphna Horowitz is a sought-after CEO Coach, MCC, and trusted advisor, working with clients around the globe, to create the extraordinary and build future leaders in their business. Working as an actuary at Director level in a large consulting firm, she learned the importance of developing a leadership mindset that takes you from being an expert top performer to extraordinary leader. She has a keen understanding of what it takes to lead a business and teams in a complex, ever-changing environment and provides a practical approach to leadership. When she’s not helping leaders master their mindset and elevate their business, you’ll find her in her favorite places - hosting her podcast, Leadership Live with Daphna Horowitz, writing articles for Forbes Coaches Council, and raising three kids with her loving husband.

Connect with Daphna:

Website: https://daphnahorowitz.com/

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daphnahorowitzleaders

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daphna.horowitz.9

Buy Daphna’s book: Weekly Habits for Extraordinary Leaders

Connect:

Find | Cathleen O’Sullivan

Business: cathleenmerkel.com

Email: cmc@cathleenmerkelcoaching.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-merkel/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/legendary_leaders_cathleenos