Shawn Johal: Visualization, Emotions, Positivity, and Finding Happiness

This is a really fun episode and it is filled with practical things you can try TODAY. I was introduced to Shawn Johal through our mutual friend and we hit it off. In this show we cover lots of topics from his own mental health routine, learning how to express his emotions, shutting down a business, finding happiness in the present moment and so much more. I know you'll love it.

Shawn is the author of The Happy Leader, a leadership fable about transformation in business and in life. He provides a "Happiness Roadmap" for his readers and clients, teaching them how to achieve both happiness and success. Former President of EO Montreal (Entrepreneurs' Organization), Shawn remains an active member & mentor to numerous young entrepreneurs, helping them improve as business leaders and as individuals. A Finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Shawn is also the Board Chair for "Champions for Life," a non-profit foundation helping children develop their physical literacy.

Shawn co-founded DALS Lighting, an LED lighting business, in 2009. He implemented the Scaling Up Growth System and led the company to 3X its revenues well into the 8-figures. Shawn went on to found Elevation, a business growth coaching & consulting firm, working with entrepreneurs & their teams to help accelerate their growth – while helping them find personal balance and happiness. He is a Certified Scaling Up Coach.

Here's a summary of what we'll cover...

Being a minority and growing up in Montreal
This impact his father's upbringing had on him
How he learned positivity from his mom
Learning the power of visualization while playing elite sports
Why visualization is such a powerful tool
Finding your super power for the day
How to do a 32 second meditation
What he learned during the bankruptcy of a family business
How he got into meditation
The Time Anger Gap
How his wife helped him learn to show emotions
What Shawn learned when he was diagnosed with a "positivity bias"
How can we be better at seeing our blind spots
Acceptance and gratitude
How Shawn works to bring traditionally "feminine" qualities into his life and training
Our obsession with what other people think about us
Why he was inspired to write his book, The Happy Leader
What he defines as happiness
How to use the "hell yeah" question
How to start a loathe or love list
Why entrepreneurs and business owners are perpetually unhappy
Final wisdom: Celebrate the wins

Links:
Elevation Leaders: https://www.elevationleaders.com/
The Happy Leader - Ebook US: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Leader-Leadership-Transformation-Business-ebook/dp/B091DS2X7L
The Happy Leader - Audiobook US: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Happy-Leader-Audiobook/1665103558
Unplug Meditation: https://www.unplug.com/
Joe Dispenza: https://drjoedispenza.com/
Heidi Hanna: https://heidihanna.com/