Creating Synergy Podcast
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JUNE 16, 2021
#37 - Erin Faehrmann, CEO of Youth Opportunities on Purposeful Leadership, Mental Health & Creating Opportunities for Young People
Erin Faehrmann is the Chief Executive of Youth Opportunities and a leading speaker on personal leadership and coaching to help our inner superhero shine. Her experience spans from the utilities & public industries to the youth, education and the not-for-profit sectors.
As a kid from humble beginnings, Erin has a passion for working with young people facing complex challenges. She is known for her refreshing approach to encouraging purposeful play in our organisations and our lives to boost happiness and connection.
In this episode, Erin shares her career journey until she became CEO at Youth Opportunities. Daniel and Erin discuss how young people face more complex challenges in today's world than we ever did, that prevention is best when it comes to wellbeing & mental health, and how important it is to learn to lead OURSELVES well.
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Guest Info

Erin Faehrmann,
Erin Faehrmann is the Chief Executive of Youth Opportunities and a leading speaker on personal leadership and coaching to help our inner superhero shine. Her experience spans from the utilities & public industries to the youth, education and the not-for-profit sectors.
Where to find Erin Faehrmann
Where to find Erin Faehrmann
Host Info

Daniel Franco
Meet Daniel Franco, the Managing Director of Synergy IQ.
A steadfast optimist who believes that the power of trusting relationships is foundational to our bright future. He believes that the world is a better place when we work together. Besides being the Director of Synergy IQ, Daniel is the Host of the Creating Synergy Podcast and rises up every morning with the vision that he can help leaders create a business where their people feel safe, inspired and fulfilled.
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Episode Notes

Books mentioned in this podcast:
- Atomic Habits - An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones - By James Clear
- The Laws of Human Nature - By Robert Greene
- Burnout - The secret to solving the stress cycle - By: Emily Nagoski, Amelia Nagoski
- Becoming Better Grownups - Rediscovering What Matters and Remembering How to Fly - By Brad Montague
- Limitless - Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life - By Jim Kwik
Videos mentioned on this episode:
Podcast mentioned on this episode:
The happiness lab podcast
Brene Brown podcast
Elaine's podcast
Teach by the Department of Education podcast