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Guest:

Anna Miley is a powerhouse in mindset and mental well-being, working with leaders to create a successful balance in their lives as Lead Coach at Locale Learning, an organization committed to transforming the experiences of Australia’s elected leaders. A graduate of the University of Canberra with degrees in sports science, physiology, and psychology, Anna is also a certified hypnotherapy practitioner, a neuro-linguistic programming expert, an accredited exercise physiologist, and yoga therapist. Anna’s professional mission is to educate on the power of self-care in leadership. She has a deep understanding of the impact of stress on the body and the mind, and how to boost performance and reduce the mental load through mindfulness techniques.

About the Episode:

In today’s episode, I sit down with Anna Miley, an expert in mindset, mental well-being, and leadership. We dive into her personal journey, starting with a genetic childhood condition that set her on the path to healing and helping others do the same. We cover practical strategies for building your own “mental health first aid kit,” the importance of movement, the “Middle Way,” and how to tackle people-pleasing and perfectionism. Plus, we get into the science behind affirmations and how to use them to amplify your leadership. Anna shares her insight and experiences as lead Coach with Locale Learning, an Australian-based company focused on transforming the experience of elected leaders developing ethical, mindful, and high-performing leaders. Recognized by the Apolitical Foundation as one of 26 international political well-being trailblazers, Locale Learning is revolutionizing leadership development in Australia, mirroring the work of the Elected Leaders Collective here in the U.S. We’ll explore how their Eight step Political Well-Being Framework can help you pinpoint the areas in your life and leadership that need the most growth—and how to take action. It’s a packed episode, so let’s dive in!

Key Topics Discussed:

· [00:00:58] Epidsode/Guest Intro

· [00:04:20] “It’s All Too Hard Basket”

· [00:05:55] Our Twin in Australia

· [00:07:40] The Mere Mortals Report: A-Political Foundation

· [00:09:24] How the Health Journey Began

· [00:12:38] Lessons Learned Early

· [00:16:02] What was the “Story”

· [00:18:30] What was Working?

· [00:20:26] The Permission into Self Inquiry

· [00:22:13] “Mental Health First Aid”
· [00:29:40] 15 Second Meditation

· [00:33:00] Anna’s Broad Skill Set: Anna’s Style

· [00:35:44] ELC Foundation donors (https://www.electedleaderscollective.com/donate)

· [00:38:07] Describing the Work of Supporting our Leaders

· [00:40:27] How Anna Got Roped In

· [00:42:12] The Stats of Stigma

· [00:44:20] A Pharmaceutical Approach: Not Right for Everyone

· [00:45:40] The Perks of “The Work”

· [00:47:13] High Performance, Passionate People

· [00:48:42] Ahead of the Curve(ball)

· [00:50:20] Boundaries are Your Job

· [00:52:40] Modern Politics

· [00:53:55] Prescriptive vs. Self Directed & The Middle Path

· [00:56:44] None of this is Easy

· [00:57:37] The Transformational Coach vs. The Athletic Coach (YES! AND! )

· [01:00:28] Locale Learning Containers

· [01:05:48] Session Methods & Takeaways

· [01:08:00] Locale Learning’s Wellbeing Framework

· [01:12:12] How to Navigate the Framework: I. Awareness II. Identify III. Adopt Mindset IV. Developing Micro Skills V. Access Resources

· [01:13:54] The 8 Core Elements of Political Wellbeing: i. Physical and Mental Health ii. Social Connection iii. Digital Safety iv. Technical Know-How v. Motivation & Attitude vi. Time & Capacity vii. Relationships & Conflict viii. Ethical Action

· [01:20:52] Mindsets & Affirmations

· [01:23:55] Empowering with Tools of Self Reflection & Action

· [01:26:00] Affirmations are Science !!!

· [01:28:48] Feedback about the Framework

· [01:30:53] Financing

· [01:33:15] We’re All Human: Performance is Relative

· [01:34:54] Heartlead Work: The Human Side of Politics

· [01:36:30] Overcoming People Pleasing & Perfectionism

· [01:37:22] Saying No & Taking a Literal Step Back

· [01:40:30] Stop Apologizing: Thank & Acknowledge

· [01:42:47] Humor in the Work?

· [01:44:32] The Best People

· [01:45:00] Getting Braver: Letting Go of Inner Doubt

· [01:48:45] Final Question: Remind Yourself of Your Purpose

· [01:50:00] “The Leader’s Handbook” (https://www.healingourpolitics.com/#newsletter) Newsletter

· [01:50:55] Sponsor: ELC (https://www.electedleaderscollective.com)

Key References and Resources Mentioned:

· [00:01:20] Locale Learning

· [00:02:17] The University of Canberra

· [00:02:25] Santosha Yoga

· [00:07:40] The Apolitical Foundation

· [00:14:30] Sachinanda Yoga

· [00:33:12] Exercise Physiologist

· [00:35:04] Hypnotherapy

· [00:35:44] ELC Foundation donors

· [00:38:57] Emma Broomfield

· [00:43:20] Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison

· [01:03:45]