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Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the world, with almost 1 million people each year taking their own life.
In August this year, a high-profile rugby league coach, Paul Green, died from suicide at the age of 49. He was known for his generous heart, trademark smile, and willingness to help anyone who needed it. Green leaves behind a wife and two children who will never be the same again.
The reason this interview is so important to me is because of what’s at stake for you and I, the other people who watch and listen to this show, and all the people we’re connected with. Through the lessons in this episode, and our commitment to taking action, we can prevent the indescribable pain that people experience from the suicide of a loved one.
Thankfully, we have Dr. Mark Goulston, one of the world’s top communication experts, to help. Originally a UCLA professor of psychiatry for over 25 years – and a former FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer – Dr. Goulston’s expertise has been forged and proven in the crucible of real-life, high stakes situations.
He’s a corporate consultant for some of the world’s most renowned organizations – including Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Disney, and the FBI – where he helps their teams become the best version of themselves.
Dr. Goulston is a contributor to the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Psychology Today; a TEDx speaker; and author of nine books, including smash hit Just Listen which has been translated into 20+ languages.
He’s been named one of America's Top Psychiatrists and has appeared on Oprah, CNN, and The Today Show.
In this episode:
Let’s WIN THE DAY with Dr. Mark Goulston!
0:16 Who is Dr Mark Goulston
2:11 Interview starts
3:40 Biggest turning point in Mark’s life
11:42 Anxiety and depression
12:56 Listening into someone’s spirit
14:18 Listening into someone’s eyes
16:46 Listening into someone’s soul
22:10 Why people take their own life
25:25 How to talk with your teenager (four prompts of surgical empathy)
30:17 The mental health epidemic
36:09 Suicidal vs Attention-seeking behavior
40:15 How to talk to your friends (and the problem with “Are you okay?”)
47:17 The seven words exercise
53:01 How do we motivate young adults?
1:00:05 How to move on from suicide in the family
1:04:51 How to read people as quickly as possible
1:09:43 HUVA exercise to get better at being present
1:15:37 How to get a ‘yes’ in your most important conversations
1:20:22 Regrets as a father
1:24:31 How to communicate with grandchildren
1:26:51 Best day affirmation
1:27:28 Rocket Round
1:35:27 What to do when you fail
Resources / links mentioned:
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⚡ Dr. Mark Goulston website.
📷 Dr. Mark Goulston Instagram.
📚 Dr. Mark Goulston books on Amazon.
🎬 ‘Tell My Story’ documentary film.
🎤 TEDx Talk ‘What Made You Smile Today?’ by Mark Goulston.
🧠 ‘What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing’ by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry.
🏎 ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ by Daniel Kahneman.
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