A Skeptic's Guide to Intuition: Navigating the Corporate World

Guest:Fran GallagherIntuitive Coach | Advocate for Mindful LeadershipHost:Melissa AarskaugExecutive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectEpisode Overview:Can intuition really be a leadership tool or is it just fluff for self-help books? In this refreshingly grounded episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug talks with Fran Gallagher, an intuitive coach with a no-nonsense approach to tapping into inner wisdom. Fran opens up about her unconventional journey from technical writer to executive coach, and how she helps women leaders confront burnout, self-doubt, and pressure to “perform” in male-dominated environments. They dig into practical tools for managing stress, debunk myths about intuition, and reveal how mindfulness can actually sharpen decision-making not cloud it. If you’re a skeptical leader looking for clarity and edge without the fluff, this one’s for you. Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction to Intuitive Coaching05:49 – The Journey from Technical Writing to Coaching10:00 – Understanding Intuition in Leadership14:36 – Misconceptions of Intuition in Corporate America17:11 – Challenges Faced by Women Leaders19:39 – Distinguishing True Desires from Societal Norms22:46 – Strategies for Honing Intuition26:41 – Stress Relief Techniques through Visualization30:26 – Balancing Intuition, Mindfulness, and Data34:00 – Transformational Advice for Clients36:16 – Actionable Steps for Skeptics of IntuitionConnect With Us:Podcast Website: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectSocial:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-aarskaug/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_aarskaugX: https://x.com/melissaaarskaug

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This is the Executive Connect Podcast - a show for the new generation of leaders. Join us as we discover unconventional leadership strategies not traditionally associated with executive roles. Our guests include upper-level C-Suite executives charting new ways to grow their organizations, successful entrepreneurs changing the way the world does business, and experts and thought leaders from fields outside of Corporate America that can bring new insights into leadership, prosperity, and personal growth - all while connecting on a human level. No one has all the answers - but by building a community of open-minded and engaged leaders we hope to give you the tools you need to help you find your own path to success.