How to Create Meaningful Relationships Through Allowing “Beingness” & The Journey of Self-Discovery w/ Fran Berry

Getting Mental

In this episode Fran and Luke discuss the importance of being your authentic self in business and personal relationships. They explore the journey of self-discovery and experimentation that leads to finding your true identity. Fran emphasizes the value of connection and the power of serving others. Luke shares his experience of shifting from a sales-focused mindset to one of contribution and connection. They discuss the challenges of building authentic connections in a digital world and the need for genuine human interaction. The conversation highlights the importance of allowing others to be themselves and the benefits of surrendering control.

About Fran Berry:

Fran is a seasoned business owner with over 30 years of experience. She has a background in sales and customer service and is passionate about helping others succeed in their businesses. Fran is the founder of Alive and Kicking Solutions and the Peak Performance, Leadership and Coaching Institute. You can learn more about Fran here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-berry-0414a32/​

Quotes:

-"Allowing others to be their authentic selves can lead to better connections and relationships."

- "Making people wrong in a training environment can shut down contribution and lead to disengagement."

- "Empowerment is a “self” process that requires courage and acceptance of personal responsibility."

Timestamps

[0:00:00] Importance of going through a journey to discover oneself

[0:06:14] The impact of being of service to others

[0:11:24] The challenge of connecting deeply in an online community

[0:19:59] The importance of allowing others to be their authentic selves

[0:26:23] The power of surrender and trusting in the process

[0:32:09] Integrating the light and dark sides of ourselves

[0:38:00] Allowing beingness and empowering others

[0:43:17] Balancing surrender and risk mitigation

[0:49:06] The importance of clarity and defining outcomes

[0:54:28] Exploring paradox and navigating different perspectives

[1:00:37] Checking ego and understanding what truly matters

[1:03:49] Importance of exploring paradox and making people right

[1:06:25] Navigating the fine line between different perspectives

[1:09:25] Empowering oneself and the importance of choice

[1:11:48] The paradox of applying structure while empowering others

[1:13:06] Contacting Fran through Alive and Kicking Solutions

[1:13:14] Gratitude for the conversation and the positive impact