Facilitating Transformation: Mike Brcic's Insights on Self-Awareness and Business Growth

Seek Go Create - The Leadership Journey for Christian Entrepreneurs and Faith-Driven Leaders

Ever wondered what it takes to push yourself out of your comfort zone and into a transformative journey? Join Tim Winders as he delves into a captivating conversation with Mike Brcic, founder of Wayfinders, who takes entrepreneurs on radical, off the beaten path expeditions to unearth their true potential. From confronting the addiction to growth to redefining success, this episode will challenge your perceptions and inspire you to embark on your own path of self-discovery. Are you ready to redefine success and push your limits? Tune in as we explore the power of adventure, self-awareness, and embracing the unknown on this week's Seek Go Create episode.

"Success is living authentically, grounded in self-awareness and self-inquiry."- Mike Brcic

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About Our Guest:

Mike Brcic is the founder of Wayfinders, a community dedicated to redefining the entrepreneurial experience through connection and exploration. With a focus on pushing individuals out of their comfort zones, Mike leads transformative entrepreneurial journeys in remote and spectacular locations, emphasizing self-discovery, personal growth, and a deeper connection to oneself, others, and the natural world. His experiences in entrepreneurship, deep self-inquiry, and facilitating transformative experiences make him a credible and insightful guest in the realm of personal and professional development.

Reasons to Listen:

1. Discover how extreme environments and transformational experiences in remote locations shape authentic and self-aware entrepreneurship.

2. Gain insights from Mike Brcic's personal journey of self-discovery, transitioning from addictive growth to balanced, self-aware leadership.

3. Explore the value of risk-taking, learning from failures, and redefining success as an entrepreneur in the adventure trip business.

Episode Resources & Action Steps:

1. Website: Wayfinders - Mike Brcic's community dedicated to redefining the entrepreneurial experience through connection and exploration.

2. Substack: Follow Mike as he writes about human connection in all facets, from connection with others to connection with self and much more.

Action Steps:

1. Embrace Stillness and Quiet: Dedicate time each day to create a space of stillness and quiet for self-reflection, meditation, or journaling to gain insight and connect with your core self.

2. Cultivate Self-Awareness: Incorporate self-awareness exercises such as journaling or mindfulness practices to develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, fostering personal growth and clarity.

3. Challenge Your Comfort Zone: Identify an area in your life where you can push yourself out of your comfort zone, whether it's physical, emotional, or professional, to foster growth and self-discovery.

Resources for Leaders from Tim Winders & SGC:

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Key Lessons:

1. Embrace Discomfort: Mike Brcic emphasizes the importance of pushing beyond one's comfort zone in various domains, including physical, emotional, and spiritual, as a means of fostering growth and avoiding life contraction.

2. Authenticity Drives Success: Mike Brcic defines success as living a life authentic to oneself, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and taking actions aligned with one's true self.

3. Learn from Failures and Take Measured Risks: Mike Brcic shares the value of learning from failures and taking measured risks, highlighting the need for a continuous push for growth while avoiding overwhelming situations.

4. Navigating Transitions: The discussion of navigating transitions elegantly and letting go to facilitate moving on to new chapters in life is essential for personal and business growth.

5. The Power of Stillness: The significance of stillness and quiet for gaining clarity, connecting with one's core self, and promoting intentional living is underscored throughout the episode.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Nomad family journey creates transformational self-discovery.

05:41 Seeking transformation locally vs. in distant places.

08:39 Distractions impact focus during quiet time and work.

12:51 Some people benefited, others felt setback physically.

14:35 Pushing people out of comfort zone benefits.

18:18 Understanding limitations, preparing for success with resilience.

23:33 Success is living authentically, not conventionally.

25:51 10 years of rebellion, transformation and self-discovery.

30:56 Coaching and facilitation addiction to growth discussed.

33:53 Entrepreneurs face challenges and identity crises post-exit.

38:02 Coaching evolves into facilitation for personal growth.

41:18 Entrepreneurs are growth-minded, seek control.

43:42 Find stillness to listen to your soul.

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