In this episode, Victoria takes a deep dive into The Growth Zone. Along the way, Victoria has a spontaneous on-the-fly moment, connecting DISC factors to the four common responses to perceived threats: Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn—a completely unscripted insight!

The conversation also ties into Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset (See Episode 9). The episode is packed with psychological insights, personal stories, and practical strategies to help listeners take small, meaningful steps toward growth.

Did you watch the Oscars on Sunday? You know what’s coming…here’s DISC as Academy Awards.

High D – The Substance. Intense, controversial

High I – Wicked. Fun, emotional

High S – I’m Still Here. Themes of persistence and family

High C – Conclave. Themes of tradition and order

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] - Podcast intro and mood check-in

[00:01:32] - DISC as Academy Awards

[00:01:53] - Introduction to the Growth Zone concept

[00:02:57] - Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses

[00:05:00] - The four zones: comfort, fear, learning, and growth

[00:06:09] - Self-awareness and leaving your comfort zone

[00:07:39] - Benefits of leaving your comfort zone

[00:07:51] - Self-actualization

[00:08:22] - Growth mindset

[00:10:33] - Resilience

[00:11:00] - Self-efficacy

[00:12:24] - Tips for reaching the growth zone

[00:12:30] - Reframing stress

[00:17:27] - Personal examples and reflections

[00:21:00] – Outro

Poll: What’s one small step you can take today to move out of your Comfort Zone and into Growth?

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In this episode, Victoria explores the concept of happiness through the lens of psychology and personality. She discusses the PERMA model of wellbeing developed by Martin Seligman, breaks down different psychological theories of happiness, and shares a happiness assessment based on Seligman's work.

• DISC analogy comparing personality styles to sports
• Three psychological approaches to studying happiness
• The PERMA model components: Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishments
• Practical strategies for increasing happiness in each PERMA area
• Discussion of a happiness assessment with average scores and interpretations

• Oxford Happiness Questionnaire by Argyle and Hills
• PERMA model happiness assessment https://www.purposeplus.com/survey/perma-profiler/
• Martin Seligman's work on positive psychology
• How We Feel app for tracking emotions

[00:00:00] - Show introduction and mood check-in with hosts

[00:03:00] - DISC analogy: Comparing personality styles to sports

• Football (High D): Direct contact, aggressive
• F1 Racing (High I): Glamorous and thrilling
• Rowing (High S): Steady teamwork
• Tennis (High C): Individual focus, rule-bound

[00:04:00] - Introduction to happiness assessments

• Oxford Happiness Questionnaire overview
• PERMA-based assessment introduction

[00:08:00] - Three schools of thought on happiness

• Need and goal satisfaction theories
• Genetic and personality predisposition
• Process activity theories

[00:10:00] - Introduction to PERMA model and flourishing

• Overview of positive psychology
• Explanation of PERMA components

[00:12:00] - Detailed discussion of Positive emotion

• Ways to build positive emotions
• Importance of gratitude practice

[00:13:00] - Exploration of Engagement

• Flow state concept
• Connection to strengths and work alignment

[00:16:00] - Discussion of Relationships

• Importance of positive social connections
• Strategies for building relationships

[00:18:00] - Coverage of Meaning

• Purpose in life
• Ways to build meaning

[00:19:00] - Examination of Accomplishments

• Internal vs external motivation
• SMART goal setting

[00:20:00] - Discussion of assessment scores

• Average score explanation (6.8)
• Hosts' scores and interpretation

[00:24:00] - Show conclusion and contact information

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In this episode, Victoria explores the concept of charisma and its learnability through warmth and competence cues, as discussed by Vanessa Van Edwards. Victoria and Heather kick off the year with lively discussions about Golden Globe nominated TV characters that exemplify DISC personality traits, their own holiday experiences, and their personal charisma quiz results. The episode emphasizes the importance of balancing warmth and competence in social and professional interactions for improved communication and success.

Did you watch the Golden Globes on Sunday? Here's DISC as nominated characters:

High D - Jodie Foster as Liz Danvers in True Detective: Night Country

High I - Kristen Bell as Joanne in Nobody Wants This

High S - Adam Brody as Noah in Nobody Wants This

High C - Steve Martin as Charles in Only Murders in the Building

Time Stamps:

00:00 Welcome and New Year Greetings

00:54 Checking In: Mood Meter

01:46 Introducing Today's Topic: Charisma

02:10 DISC Illustration with Golden Globes Nominated TV Characters

06:59 Vanessa Van Edwards and the Science of People

08:34 Understanding Charisma: Warmth and Competence

10:06 Charisma Scale and Personal Reflections

21:55 Exploring the Charisma Quadrants

27:07 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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