Vicki Higgins: interview revolves around a topic that is crucially relevant to our modern lives—stress and its transformation into success. Our esteemed guest is an eminent scholar with extensive research and expertise in addressing stress-related issues. He presents a new perspective on stress, one that views it not just as a dreaded predicament, but the precursor to all sorts of diseases and ailments. This thought-provoking conversation is crucial for anyone feeling overwhelmed by stress in various aspects of life including health, career, finances, and relationships. As you delve deeper into this interview, you'll gather valuable insights on recognizing the manifestations of stress and harnessing it for your benefit.
Here are the reasons why you should listen to the full interview
Learn how to translate stress from being a catastrophic element to being a game-changer in the pathway to success.
Discover the stages of stress, and how it affects the human body and psyche. Understand how you can use this information to your advantage.
Understand the significant influence of stress on your health, career, finances, and relationships, and receive expert guidance to navigate these areas positively.
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Interview Highlights
Turning stress into success with a former CMO Vicki Higgins
- Daryl Urbanski interviews Vicki on stress-to-success mindset.
- Vicki shares corporate experience, book insights, and tips for turning stress into fuel.
- Daryl Urbanski shares his passion for helping entrepreneurs with stress management, despite coming from a family with financial struggles and a childhood filled with turmoil.
- Urbanski's determination to succeed led him to become the first person in his family to graduate from college and later, an Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.
Finding balance between career success and personal happiness
- Vicki Higgins studied sports marketing and Exercise Physiology, worked for the Indiana Pacers, and negotiated sports sponsorships across the country.
- As Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Newport Beach, Higgins marketed the city for tourism and events, and advised small businesses on marketing strategies.
- Vicki Higgins shares her personal journey of recognizing the importance of work-life balance.
- Vicki Higgins shares her personal journey of redefining success beyond financial success, emphasizing the importance of living a life true to oneself.
- Daryl Urbanski adds to the conversation by sharing his own realization that success is not just about financial success, but also about having a fulfilling life with meaningful relationships.
Stress, its definition, and how it impacts physical, mental, and emotional well-being
- Daryl Urbanski and Vicki Higgins discuss stress and its impact on mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Daryl Urbanski and Vicki Higgins explore how to turn stress into success by changing mindset and beliefs, and share tips for doing so.
- Stress is body's response to threat or demand, not inherently good or bad.
How the body responds to stress and ways to manage it for better health
- Vicki Higgins lists various stressors, including work-related issues, relationships, and health concerns.
- Stress affects 70-90% of primary care doctor visits, according to the speaker.
- Vicki Higgins explains how the body responds to stress in four stages: stimulus, deciphering, activation, and suppression.
- Research suggests that individuals may have more control over managing stress than previously thought, without relying on medication or pills.
- Vicki Higgin explains how body responds to stress in 4 stages: fight, flight, freeze, and fold.
- Prolonged stress can lead to health problems like high blood pressure, digestive issues, and weight gain.
Stress response and its impact on health
- Daryl Urbanski and Vicki Higgin discuss the importance of allowing the body to return to normal balance after a stressful event.
- Zebra's fight or flight response activated by lion stimulus, leading to increased heart rate and muscle tension, then relaxation and return to balance.
Managing stress and changing beliefs to improve life
- Vicki Higgins discusses how chronic stress can lead to poor mental and physical health.
- Vicki Higgin argues that changing one's thoughts can change reality.
How to reframe stress as a positive force for energy and productivity
- Reframing stress as energizing can reduce physiological impact and improve mortality rates.
- Vicki Higgins and Daryl Urbanski discuss how embracing stress can boost productivity and well-being.
Managing stress and finding balance through self-awareness and positive actions
- Vicki shares tips on managing stress, including awareness and pausing to reframe thoughts.
- Recognizing body's "little taps on the shoulder" can help identify deeper rooted problems and find solutions.
- Vicki suggests taking a pause to list gratitudes, journal, or write down stressors to gain perspective.
- Vicki Higgins encourages welcoming stress as a natural response to something deeply cared about, and recognizing it may point to a core issue.
- Vicki suggests 5 steps to manage stress: awareness, pause, welcome, make use of energy, and let it go.
- Letting go of stress is key to regaining balance and feeling better, with activities like baths, walks, or spending time in nature.
Managing stress and finding inner peace through mindfulness and gratitude
- Stress is a natural function of life, like a muscle we use and need rest for.
- Vicki Higgins Zebras in the animal kingdom show how our bodies respond to stress in a miraculous way.
- Awareness of emotions in stage 3 leads to gratitude, shifts to stage 4 for inspiration, joy, love, and control over life.
Managing stress and finding success through gratitude, seeking experts, and taking action
- Seek experts, support groups, and mentors to help overcome stuck situations.
- Don't stop trying to solve problems, and throw full-time hours at them to overcome.
- Daryl Urbanski and Vicki discuss the power of gratitude in managing stress and achieving success.
Identifying and overcoming deep-seated issues causing stress through self-awareness and practice
- Vicki suggests that stressors may be deeper core issues that people are not aware of.
- Vicki Higgins and Daryl Urbanski discuss the importance of identifying and addressing these underlying issues to reduce stress.
- Vicki identifies four main issues affecting their life and offers a solution to overcome them.
Midlife crisis and finding purpose
- Vicki discusses the dangers of isolation and inaction in personal growth.
- Vicki describes midlife crisis as feeling stuck and unfulfilled, despite external success.
- Vicki suggests that people stay in jobs or relationships that are unfulfilling due to fear of the unknown.
- Vicki reflects on midlife crisis, stress, and health issues prompting redefinition of success and life purpose.
- Vicki Higgin encourages listeners to address underlying issues through self-awareness and guidance to create fulfilling life.
Managing stress and turning it into a superpower
- Daryl Urbanski and Vicki discuss stress management.
- Vicki offers a free video course on stress management.
- Daryl emphasizes the importance of addressing stress for personal growth.
- Vicki shares her aha moments and lessons learned from the interview.
- Daryl invites listeners to reach out and interact for personalized help.
Expertise: Business Growth, Sales, Marketing Automation, Leadership