Committed to Commitment to Self, Faith, Family and Focus E22
There is only one version of Robert Washington, Sales Leader at Microsoft, proud father of 6, devoted husband, award-winning speaker and retired US Navy Seal and Professional Martial Artist. Robert stays committed to his commitment to keep investing in his relationship with himself, his faith, his family and his focus (his work). “’I truly care’ that’s who I am,” shares Robert.
He focuses on service to others first, because that is who he is. Also it frees him from the limited thinking that his small self, egoic mind may present him with. Robert is committed to staying centered in truth. He does so, in part by examining his thoughts. “I either control my thoughts, or they will control my actions and impact.” He questions his thoughts continuously: Is it true? Is this helpful? Where does this thought come from?
Listen to this episode of Rooted & Unwavering and explore how to become more and more centered in what we truly are, no matter our external circumstances.
Robert Washington is a man of many roles and accomplishments. He is a devoted husband and proud father of six. As a U.S. Navy veteran, he served his country during the harrowing times of 9/11. After his military service, he showcased his competitive spirit and determination as a professional mixed martial artist.
He is also a distinguished and award-winning motivational speaker, drawing on his own life experiences to inspire others. Robert’s sales acumen and dedication have earned him recognition as a top sales executive at Microsoft. Beyond this, he is an author, inventor, and entrepreneur, consistently challenging the status quo.
Despite being born into poverty and growing up in one of America’s most dangerous cities, Robert has always embraced a growth mindset and maintained an optimistic outlook on life. These traits, along with resilience and determination, have helped him overcome his challenging beginnings.
His transformative life experience has inspired him to create the growth mindset framework, GORO. His mission is to empower others to shift their perspective from being victims of their past to becoming victors of their present and architects of their future. Robert’s story serves as an enduring testament to the power of resilience, optimism, and the indomitable human spirit.
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About Rooted & Unwavering
Peace, Compassion, Wisdom, Purposefulness, Creativity and Strength come online in us when we deeply connect with the true, unwavering greatness that lives within ourselves and others.
In this podcast and radio show, Hylke Faber, seasoned transformational coach and author of the award-winning Taming Your Crocodiles series, engages in deep inquiry with leaders from all walks of life about courageously connecting with our true selves, others and the world at large.
How do we stay connected to our true selves and our greatness, especially when we are challenged? How do we rest in the heart, also when our mind keeps us restless? What becomes possible when we truly stay committed to our own and others’ best selves, also when we don’t feel it? How do we practice staying connected to our true selves, in the midst of our busy lives?
Join us and leave inspired to act on your heart’s greatness and that of the people around you.
About Our Host
For as long as he can remember Hylke Faber has been curious about what this life is about. His ongoing inquiry has become his work: helping people individually and collectively to discover what is possible in life and express that authentically and fearlessly.
Hylke started his work life with Towers Perrin as consultant and then as Partner with Strategic Decisions Group, serving a wide range of industries, including financial services, manufacturing, consumer electronics and life sciences companies. A major shift occurred during this critical phase of his life. He had become the typical, hard-charging, 16-hours-a-day strategy consultant, and was burning out at a rapid clip.
When he discovered meditation, everything changed. He was so taken by his new discoveries that he chose to bring to business what he was learning: that there is a way we can have it all – we can be fulfilled, do work we love, and create extraordinary results with others. He thinks of it as creating a sense of ease in business.
He learned how to coach and facilitate human transformation completing his coaching certification with Newfield Network and by working at Axialent, the culture and leadership company. After a few years, he founded Co-Creation Partners together with other leaders in the field of transformation and personal development. Then he formed Constancee to help people grow by creating the conditions where deep personal, interpersonal and organizational shifts happen routinely.
He leads Growth Leaders Network, the culture and team development consultancy. He has also taught coaching at Columbia Business School Executive Education and has contributed to Harvard Business Review. He is currently teaching a course on Climate Conscious Leadership at Arizona State University. His award-winning book, Taming Your Crocodiles: Unlearn Fear & Become a True Leader, was published by Dover in 2018.
His next book, Taming Your Crocodiles Practices for Leadership Depth, came out in 2020. Besides helping others grow, which he loves, he is a trained opera singer, enjoys hiking and writing, is an avid reader, in particular of biographies, and is always in the process of growing himself. He integrates all of what he learns in his work with executives.
Connect with Hylke on LinkedIn.
About Our Sponsor
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