Balancing Mental Health and Leadership Goals with Rivka Geoghegan

In this episode, Amy Lynn chats with Rivka Geoghegan, an executive coach and psychotherapist, to clear up a common question: What's the difference between coaching and therapy?

With World Mental Health Day just around the corner, we're focusing on mental well-being in leadership. Rivka shares how to navigate the emotional ups and downs of entrepreneurship, avoid tying your self-worth to your business, and choose the right kind of support—whether you're looking to heal or build.

Tune in for actionable tips on staying grounded and resilient.

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Key Takeaways:

• Difference Between Coaching and Therapy: Therapy is insight-oriented and focused on healing from the past, while coaching is action-oriented, focusing on achieving future goals.
• Choosing the Right Professional Support: If you're unsure whether to seek a coach or therapist, it often depends on whether you want to heal or build. Consulting a professional can help guide that decision.
• Founders and Self-Worth: Entrepreneurs often tie their self-worth to business success, but it's important to remember that external outcomes do not define your value.
• Balancing Mental Well-being: Being aware of your internal emotional landscape helps you avoid letting outside influences negatively impact your self-worth.