You Got This with Monica Mahi

In this insightful episode of the You Got This podcast, host Monica Mahi sits down with Suzanne Gandy to delve into a life journey marked by resilience, leadership, and emotional intelligence. Suzanne’s story spans her impactful military career, her successful transition into the corporate world, and her powerful role as a mother navigating the challenges of raising a child with Type 1 Diabetes. From the outset, Suzanne shares a deep connection between faith, discipline, and self-awareness that has empowered her through life’s transitions. She discusses pivotal moments that have shaped her perspective on leadership, highlighting the significance of empathy and support within organizations, especially when employees face personal hardships. Suzanne’s personal journey offers valuable insights into maintaining emotional well-being, managing workplace culture, and supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of employees. This episode is a must-listen for parents, leaders, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of emotional intelligence and resilience. Discover Suzanne’s unique approach to parenting a child with diabetes, transforming what many might consider a hardship into a superpower, and how a supportive environment can foster healing and growth. Key Takeaways: Suzanne’s inspiring journey from military to corporate leadershipNavigating Type 1 Diabetes as a family and building resilienceLeadership's role in promoting a healthy workplace cultureStrategies for self-awareness and emotional intelligence in times of crisisWays organizations can support employees' physical, mental, and emotional healthTune in to learn about Suzanne’s approach to life, leadership, and the unwavering love of a mother.  Suzanne Gandy’s career has stemmed from the military, first as a Captain in the Royal Logistic Corps (a fuel troop commander) and now as an HR leader in a highly prestigious organisation, plus everything else in between. A graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, with a Degree in Psychology and a Master's in Human Resources along with a gold medal for Great Britain, a passionate sportsperson and a doula!  Contact Suzanne: Instagram @Suzanne_Gandy

In this episode of You Got This podcast, our host Monica Mahi talks with Shaazia Qureishi about her journey through motherhood, from balancing work and parenting to overcoming body image challenges. Shaazia shares insights on maternity leave, raising children, and rediscovering herself as a mother. They also discuss intergenerational trauma, ayahuasca experiences, and tips for emotional well-being. This episode offers powerful advice for new moms navigating the challenges of parenting and self-love.  Work-life balance: Challenges of managing work and motherhood.Body image: Overcoming post-pregnancy body image issues.Maternity leave: Importance for child development and mothers.Self-discovery: Personal growth and evolving relationships in motherhood.Healing trauma: Breaking generational trauma and ayahuasca for emotional healing.  Find out more about Shaazia and check out the PAD studio if you are based in the UAE:  https://thepadfitness.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shaazia-qureishi-795a73b5/https://www.instagram.com/thepaddxb/https://www.instagram.com/shaaziaq/    🎙️ About Monica Mahi  Monica Mahi is a leadership and emotional intelligence consultant, with over 20 years of experience in corporate and personal development. Her true passion lies in helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential through self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Monica believes that understanding oneself is the cornerstone of both personal and professional success.  With her extensive experience working with organizations, Monica has witnessed firsthand how emotional intelligence can transform people’s lives and careers. She empowers others to live meaningful, fulfilling lives by embracing their true purpose beyond financial success. Whether you're looking to improve your leadership skills or find personal fulfilment, Monica provides the tools and guidance to help you create a life you love for the long-term.Subscribe, like, and share for more inspiring content.  

In this episode, Monica explores the topic of self-love and its impact on our lives. We are worthy of self-love and without it, life can feel bitter and resentful. Monica covers: Why self-love mattersWhat can happen if we fail to love ourselvesHow to start the journey of self-love To find out more about Monica: www.monicamahi.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamahi/https://www.instagram.com/monicamahiconsulting/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-rFpZD5vzpZUU4lxGVnE3g

Our experiences act as the building blocks of our personal and professional growth, shaping our perspectives, our decisions, and guiding us through the complexities of life. BUT, we are not defined by them, we are defined by the choices we make about who we want to become and how we want to behave.   In this episode, Monica’s guest is David Ribott. He is an award-winning executive coach and executive leadership advisor, independent non-executive director, angel investor and social entrepreneur with a successful track record in helping c-level leaders and board directors and senior government officials transform their leadership and strategy acumen to steward business growth, culture change, and fiduciary duty across multiple industries and sectors throughout the world.   Monica & David discuss:   The impact of our early influences and choices The discipline of sport What does it mean to lead in today’s world Taking ownership for the lives we lead Doing the work to design your life   Find out more about David and his work: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidribott/https://davidribott.com 

Often, we ignore the inner work, the deep introspection of how we are feeling or what we need. Daily check-ins help us to pay attention to ourselves and do what is necessary for ourselves. In this episode, Monica covers:The importance of asking yourself those important questionsReflections from two authors on the power of self-care and solitudeWays to practice self-care in our daily lives

In this episode, Monica takes us on a journey of pain and disappointments. Life will hurt and let us down and there is a glimmer of hope, we just need to connect to it. The key themes covered are:It is ok to feel down, sad or upsetThe need to acknowledge and understand how we feelWe have the choice in how we react, behave and actTips on finding strength and solace during painful times

In this episode, Monica talks about burnout and how many of us think we can keep on going even when we are drained and need to rest. The key themes covered are:Why we cannot pour from an empty cupImportance of self-careTips on how to refill and rejuvenate Get Stories of Compassion – looking at the workplace through different eyes - https://monica-mahi-mathijs.mykajabi.com/opt-in-f64a6783-944f-4489-860d-007818894a7e

In this episode, Monica talks about the downside of bottling up emotions. We need to release the feelings else, one day, they could erupt in ways we didn’t expect. Monica discusses:The importance of letting goTips on how to learn to release and share emotions