{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ed Johnson, Executive Coach, talks about Positive Intelligence","description":"\ud83d\udd39 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. \ud83c\udfa7 Timestamps &amp;amp; Key Takeaways 00:00 \u2013 Ed\u2019s Background: From Pastor to Executive Coach 07:15 \u2013 What Is Positive Intelligence? 15:30 \u2013 The Power of Mental Fitness &amp;amp; How It\u2019s Different from Traditional Self-Improvement 22:45 \u2013 Negative Emotions: The &quot;Hand on the Hot Stove&quot; Analogy 30:10 \u2013 Understanding Your Saboteurs &amp;amp; Self-Sabotage Patterns 40:20 \u2013 Live PQ Exercise: How to Shift Out of a Negative Mindset 50:00 \u2013 The Science of Mental Rewiring &amp;amp; Building Emotional Resilience 1:00:00 \u2013 How This Applies to Sales, Leadership, and Performance 1:10:30 \u2013 Ed Coaches Robin on His Own Saboteurs (Hyper-Achiever &amp;amp; Hyper-Rational) 1:20:00 \u2013 How to Improve Self-Awareness &amp;amp; Emotional Intelligence 1:30:00 \u2013 Free Saboteur Assessment &amp;amp; Next Steps for Listeners \ud83d\udd39 Resources &amp;amp; Links \ud83c\udf10 Learn More About Ed Johnson &amp;amp; His Coaching:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/craftedcoach.com \ud83d\udcd8 Take the Free Saboteur Assessment:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/calendly.com\/craftedcoach\/sab... \ud83c\udfaf Recommended Book \u2013  Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine \ud83d\udcc5 Schedule a Free Saboteur Coaching Session with Ed:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/calendly.com\/craftedcoach\/sab... ","author_name":"Lead. Learn. Grow.","author_url":"https:\/\/www.green.sandler.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35638780\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/187025900"}