Ep. 22 | Cutting Through the Mental Chaos

 Have you ever felt drained by leading? Do your same old ways to refresh your soul just leave you still feeling empty? In this episode, Kristin Evenson, a Change and Transitions Coach, shares bite-size spiritual practices that rewire the brain and enable us to step into the holy invitation God offers in the crazy-making circumstances that often happen in life and leadership.

You don’t want to miss:

• How our brain is predisposed to interpreting situations in a negative light
• Ways to pause our brain’s auto-pilot that interprets reward or threat in 1/5th of a second.
• How engaging bite-size spiritual practices for just 12 minutes a day for 8 weeks we can:
1. Rewire our brain (renewing our mind!)
2. Strengthen our soul
3. Cultivate Christ-like character
4. Deepen our discernment
• Spiritual practices that can increase compassion and reduce negativity
• Fresh new ways to invite the presence of God into the chaotic moment
• Trade the anxious prayer for trusting, peaceful, partnering prayers with God
• Reset the brain to activate the creativity and courage you need as a leader 
  
  

PLUS, find out easy and practical ways to experience God on the go in the midst of your busy day in ways that will change your life and leadership.

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Links and resources:

• Connect with Kristin Evenson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinevenson/ 
• To receive bite-sized, soul-strengthening spiritual practices or explore the Women Leaders Spiritual Roundtable: www.junctures.net
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About Kristin Evenson

Kristin has a BA in Religion and Psychology and has long devoted herself to both business and ministry. Her career journey has included stints as a stockbroker, advertising executive, marketing/strategy director and consultant to companies, nonprofits and ministries in the areas of strategy, culture and board governance. She’s also served in ministry leadership roles and has developed content and curriculum for a variety of faith-related initiatives—including curriculum around business leadership and also Christ-centered generosity, both in partnership with the National Christian Foundation – Twin Cities.

Kristin has a deep desire to help strengthen and sustain the souls of leaders in fresh, practical ways and has credentials at the intersection of neuroscience, Christ-centered mindfulness and creative prayer practices, having completed:

• The NeuroLeadership Institute’s Brain-Based Coaching Program
• Transforming Center’s two-year “Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership” program
• The Spiritual Direction training program through Sustainable Faith.