The Coach's Corner

How to Bulk Up and Bounce Back: The 3 R’s of Real Resilience

Want to bulk up and bounce back?Do these 3 R’s.Not reps.Not barbells.Not gym time.We’re talking about lifting inner weights — the emotional and mental strength that helps you absorb life’s blows and return to form.Because life hits hard.Not with fists, but with:Unexpected newsHarsh commentsWorkplace pressureGrief and lossEmotional fatigueAnd like any good boxer, you need a strategy — not just strength.In this episode, we explore how to build resilience using the 3 R’s: Release, Reflect, Respond, supported by research, real stories, and lived experience.Let’s talk about how to stay grounded, centered, and strong — even when life pushes you into the ropes.To learn more, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/

How to Make a Life in 2026: Essential Lessons from the 2025 Top Hits (Part 2)

We’re keeping the celebration going at The Coach’s Corner—where curiosity stays sharp, tough conversations get tackled head‑on, and creative breakthroughs are just part of the rhythm.Jump into Part 2 with us as we relive the last year's final knockouts of success, spotlighting the home front, the leader’s inner narrative, and the legacy we shape through the connections that carry us forward.To learn more, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/

How to Make a Life in 2026: Essential Lessons from the 2025 Top Hits - Part 1

Last year has been an amazing year for The Coach’s Corner. As we delved into topics you wondered about or even worried about, we tackled them head-on, offering practical advice to support you in this ring of life. Join us in Part 1 to relive these knockouts of success as we look at the power of focus, the rise of AI, and finding resilience at rock bottom.To learn more, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/

Walking into the Ring of Life (Why You need a Strong Corner): Being Interviewed by Patrice Bonfiglio of The Burnout Club

Loneliness is rising, burnout is spreading, and many of us are carrying emotional weight we rarely name. Whether it’s at work, in our relationships, or in the quiet corners of our own minds, people are struggling to stay grounded in a world that keeps pulling them in every direction.In this episode, I step into the guest seat — joined by host Patrice Bonfiglio of The Burnout Club — to explore the emotional habits and inner narratives that shape how we show up. I share how engineering, theology, sociology, and leadership all converge in my work, and why simplifying the complex matters for people trying to navigate the ring of life.We talk about workplace loneliness, identity, parenting, relationships, burnout, and the Script–Soul–Story framework that helps you rewrite your inner narrative. We also explore why Gen Z and Gen Alpha are hungry for purpose, why high capacity people burn out quietly, and how reflection helps us see ourselves and others more clearly.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to stay grounded when life feels heavy, this conversation is for you.To learn more, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/

Your Mother is Driving Me Crazy – Navigating Family & In-Law Relationships Over the Holidays

The holidays bring joy, laughter, and… let’s be honest, tension.For many of us, the biggest challenge isn’t the turkey or the travel—it’s the in-laws.Have you ever felt drained after a family gathering, wishing you had handled a conversation differently? Or dreaded the annual clash with that relative who always seems to push your buttons?The truth is, family politics don’t take a holiday. But with the right mindset and strategies, we can turn tension into transformation.In this episode, we’ll explore practical ways to engage with in-laws and extended family during the holidays. From setting boundaries to reframing mindsets, we’ll talk about how to create peace without losing yourself—and maybe even discover new joy in the process.To learn more, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/