The Power of Journaling with Kim Ades

“When a client is journaling every single day, they make progress. When they journal with a coach every day, it's lightning speed progress.” – Kim Ades In this episode, host Ana Melikian welcomes Kim Ades, founder of Frame of Mind Coaching, to delve into the powerful practice of journaling and its transformative effects, particularly for leaders. Ana and Kim discuss the unique challenges that leaders often face, such as isolation, human friction, chronic dissatisfaction, and ‘slippage'—when important things slip through the cracks. Kim outlines how journaling can serve as a critical tool for overcoming these obstacles, leading to heightened self-awareness and professional growth. Kim shares her coaching techniques, explaining how she integrates daily journaling with her clients to gather deep insights, track progress, and cultivate a profound coach-client relationship. This method not only accelerates personal development but also documents tangible ROI through the clients' own words. The discussion further explores the practicalities of incorporating journaling into a busy schedule, the importance of personalized coaching interactions, and the unexpected benefits of this practice. Whether you're a seasoned leader or someone looking to enhance your personal development, this episode offers invaluable insights into the transformative power of journaling. Let's dive in! This Week on the MINDSET ZONE: * 00:07 Introduction and Welcome * 01:43 Guest Introduction: Kim Ades' Background * 02:14 Challenges Leaders Face * 03:23 Isolation and Feeling Out of Place * 04:57 Human Friction: Overt and Covert Conflict * 05:41 Chronic Dissatisfaction and Its Impact * 06:19 ‘Slippage': Overlooking Important Aspects * 07:10 How Journaling Fits In * 08:20 Journaling and Leadership Coaching * 09:19 Building Trust Through Daily Journaling * 10:15 Tracking Progress and ROI with Journals * 11:03 Practicalities of Daily Journaling * 11:41 The Unexpected Benefits and Surprises * 13:50 Providing Extraordinary Coaching Experiences * 15:25 Client Case Studies and Testimonials * 16:44 Time Management and Self-Care for Coaches * 17:12 Encouraging Leaders to Journal * 18:41 Getting Started with Journaling: Tips and Prompts * 20:20 Closing Thoughts and Invitations to Engage Further Meet Our Guest: Kim is the Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching® and recognized as a pioneer in the field of leadership coaching and thought mastery, Kim uses her unique philosophy to help leaders identify their blind spots and learn to direct their thinking to achieve extraordinary results. She is also an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and mom of five. Kim has been a featured speaker for organizations including Microsoft, TEC, Vistage, PMI, WIT, SHRM and more. Resources: *