In today’s episode, I’m happy to introduce you to Mike Robbins. Mike Robbins is an author, thought leader and sought-after speaker who teaches people, leaders, and teams to infuse their lives and businesses with authenticity and appreciation. His clients include some of the biggest companies in the world like Google, ebay, the NBA and many more.
In this conversation, Mike very candidly shares about some of the losses he has experienced in his own life. Specifically, we go into detail about some of what I call “invisible losses”, like the loss of identity, career, relationships, etc. Mike also talks about the loss of his father and sister and the experience of having a family member with significant mental health issues.
Mike was drafted by the New York Yankees out of high school. He turned the Yankees down and instead chose to play baseball at Stanford University, where he pitched in the College World Series. He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals out of Stanford and played three seasons of professional baseball in the Royals organization before arm injuries ended his playing career while still in the minor leagues.
He talks about the loss of this identity and the experience that ultimately ended up catapulting him to the stage.
This conversation feels perfectly timed for the unprecedented times we are all moving through right now with the COVID-19 pandemic. We are all experiencing and grieving multiple invisible losses all at once.
“This is a moment for authenticity. This is a moment for being human. It’s uncomfortable, AND there’s an opportunity for us to learn and grow if we choose it.”
~Mike Robbins
This is a moment of great change and collective grief. It’s also an opportunity, on the other side of this, to Reenter Life as a new version of ourselves.
If you are needing support during this pandemic, I invite you to join my free Facebook Group that I have created for you. It is so important to me that we are ready to exit the Waiting Room when it’s time to reenter our new lives on the other side of this.
More About Mike Robbins
Mike Robbins is the author of five books, including his brand new title, WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust, and Belonging, which comes out May 5th. For the past 20 years, he’s been a sought-after speaker and consultant who delivers keynotes and seminars for some of the top organizations in the world.
His clients include Google, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Genentech, eBay, Harvard University, Gap, LinkedIn, the Oakland A’s, and many others.
He and his work have been featured in the New York Times and the Harvard Business Review, as well as on NPR and ABC News. He’s a regular contributor to Forbes, hosts a weekly podcast, and his books have been translated into 15 different languages.
You can connect with him via his website, Instagram, and Facebook.
Things We Mention In This Episode
Website: www.mike-robbins.com Book: We’re All In This Together, by Mike Robbins Book: Bring Your Whole Self to Work, by Mike Robbins Dear Life Podcast Episode: Episode 43 - Getting to Know David Kessler Facebook Group: Life Reentry During COVID-19 Book: Where Did You Go? by Christina Rasmussen Book: Second Firsts by Christina RasmussenNewsletter - Message In a Bottle: Sign up for Christina’s weekly letter
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