Letting Go of Pressure and Embracing Impermanence with Hugh Wahla

The Elevated Coach Podcast

Connect with Hugh here:

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-wahla-2440a740/⁠

Connect with Joel here:

⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach.joel.burgess/⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjoelburgess/⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@coach.joel.burgess⁠⁠

Key takeaways:

• A great coach genuinely cares about their clients and can connect with them on a human level.
• Caring for someone means being willing to speak hard truths when necessary.
• Vulnerability is a strength that creates relatability and connection.
• Compassion liberates from the demands of unrealistic ambition and allows for enjoyment of the journey.
• Meditation can be a game changer, helping to let go of pressure and catastrophizing thoughts.
• Prioritizing joy and contentment leads to greater effectiveness and success.
• Don't worry about what other people think and focus on your own happiness.
• The only permanence is impermanence, so enjoy the present moment.
• Success and achievements are important, but not at the cost of mental health and well-being.
• Helping others find their truth involves guiding them to be present, observe their thoughts, and let go of self-imposed pressure. Focus on leaving a positive impact on others and enjoying the process in your career.
• Practice stillness and meditation to gain clarity and connect with your inner voice.
• Recognize that everything is impermanent and embrace the constant change.
• Be aware of your thoughts and create space for inspiration to flow.
• Follow your passion and intuition to find fulfillment in work and life.

Sound bites:

"A great coach is somebody who genuinely cares about their client and can connect to them on a human level."

"It's also beautiful vulnerability because we expect our clients to be open with us. And I think it's incredibly important for us to be open with our clients as well."

"The more I've connected to my joy, the more liberating it's been, the more I've been able to share that with other people."

"I was just trying to sell myself. And it felt like I was swimming against treacle."

"My only goal is to leave them with a smile on their face."

"You can be driven by the stick and it can move you, but it's so exhausting."

Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction and the Qualities of a Great Coach

04:09 The Power of Vulnerability and Compassion

10:29 Self-Discovery and the Transformational Impact of Meditation

26:08 Lessons Learned and Advice for the Past Self

36:10 The Power of Human Connection and Leaving a Positive Impact

42:18 Finding Joy and Purpose in Work

45:42 The Role of Meditation and Self-Awareness in Making Conscious Choices

47:38 Creating Space for Inspiration and Growth

54:58 Connecting to Joy and Purpose in Life