🔹 Episode Overview

In this episode of Lead. Learn. Grow., Robin sits down with Ed Johnson, an executive coach specializing in Positive Intelligence (PQ), to explore how mental fitness shapes success in business, leadership, and personal growth.

Ed shares how self-sabotaging behaviors (saboteurs) hold us back and how shifting to a sage mindset can improve decision-making, relationships, and resilience. We dive into how negative emotions hijack our thoughts, how to recognize and shift out of them, and how simple exercises (PQ reps) can rewire your brain for better focus, confidence, and emotional intelligence.

This conversation is packed with insights for leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to build mental strength, reduce stress, and enhance performance.

🎧 Timestamps & Key Takeaways

00:00 – Ed’s Background: From Pastor to Executive Coach

07:15 – What Is Positive Intelligence?

15:30 – The Power of Mental Fitness & How It’s Different from Traditional Self-Improvement 22:45 – Negative Emotions: The "Hand on the Hot Stove" Analogy

30:10 – Understanding Your Saboteurs & Self-Sabotage Patterns

40:20 – Live PQ Exercise: How to Shift Out of a Negative Mindset

50:00 – The Science of Mental Rewiring & Building Emotional Resilience

1:00:00 – How This Applies to Sales, Leadership, and Performance

1:10:30 – Ed Coaches Robin on His Own Saboteurs (Hyper-Achiever & Hyper-Rational)

1:20:00 – How to Improve Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence

1:30:00 – Free Saboteur Assessment & Next Steps for Listeners

🔹 Resources & Links

🌐 Learn More About Ed Johnson & His Coaching: https://craftedcoach.com

📘 Take the Free Saboteur Assessment: https://calendly.com/craftedcoach/sab...

🎯 Recommended Book – Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine

📅 Schedule a Free Saboteur Coaching Session with Ed: https://calendly.com/craftedcoach/sab...