Mind Over Matter: Invest in Your Future Self

Bose Akadiri + Laura Sage, The Power of Belief // Episode 5

Mind Over Matter showcases unique strategies that top business leaders and organizations are leveraging to support employee wellness.

Laura Sage, Founder + CEO of Chill Anywhere, sat down with Bose Akadiri, CSR Professional + Founder of Goal + Grind. As a Holistic Life Coach, Bose helps clients identify unique goals and develops pathways to achieve those goals. Bose exudes enthusiasm, positivity and drive.

Below are key takeaways from their conversation:

• It is important to believe in yourself. // As a coach, Bose works with her clients to set a vision with goals in four key areas of life - personal, professional, health and financial.

• Surround yourself with people that believe in you. // Whether it is a new acquaintance or a life-long friend, people can provide you with the dignity, hope and respect you deserve. That is why Bose started Goal + Grind, to support the growth of other women. 

• Mindfulness can come in different forms. // Whether it is meditating, setting goals or doing breath work, mindfulness can help you stay present, quiet ruminating thoughts and meaningfully connect with people. As Bose says, “It is hard to hate me, once you get to know me.” Mindfulness can be a tool for intentional connection and empathy. 

• Don’t allow others to “should” on your life. // Throughout our lives, others pose questions that may project what they believe you “should” be doing -- “Where are you going to work after college? Who are you going to marry? How many kids are you having?” Tune out those questions and make sure you are doing things that bring you joy. As Laura reminds us, “Treat yourself as you would treat your best friend.”

Want to learn more about Bose + her work? Visit https://www.goalandgrind.com, connect with her via LinkedIn or @goalandgrind on Facebook + Instagram.