Positive Intelligence: Saboteurs, Sages, and Coaching Wins
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This Ask the Expert session features a deep dive into Positive Intelligence (PQ), exploring the ten “saboteurs” that undermine client progress and the “sage” mindset that drives results. Coaches learn to identify and reframe negative self-talk, apply PQ concepts in sessions, and leverage practical exercises to boost client performance. The call also covers real-world lead generation strategies, compelling offer creation, and hands-on PAS assessment roleplay for new businesses.
Why this call matters
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Equips coaches to recognize and address mindset barriers in themselves and clients.
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Provides actionable frameworks for reframing challenges and building mental fitness.
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Shares practical lead generation and offer strategies for immediate use.
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Demonstrates how to run effective PAS assessments—even for startups with no revenue.
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Includes peer feedback and group discussion for real-world application.
Key Points:
- Introductions & Wins (00:23) – Welcoming new members, sharing recent wins, and lessons learned about follow-up and event marketing.
- Positive Intelligence Overview (11:20) – Introduction to PQ, the saboteur/sage model, and why it matters for coaches and clients.
- The Ten Saboteurs (13:36) – Deep dive into the Judge, Avoider, Controller, Hyperachiever, Hyperrational, Hypervigilant, Pleaser, Restless, Stickler, and Victim.
- Sage Mindset & Mental Fitness (17:15) – How to shift from survival mode to creative, solution-focused thinking.
- Identifying Saboteurs in Clients (28:05) – Emotional clues, behaviors, and language to watch for in coaching sessions.
- Coaching Applications (30:10) – Labeling saboteurs, celebrating awareness, and activating the sage through curiosity and empathy.
- Mental Fitness Exercises (31:51) – Practical tools: sensory focus, box breathing, gratitude, and reframing challenges.
- Top Saboteurs for Business Leaders (26:25) – Why hyperachiever, controller, and stickler are most common in executives.
- Resources & Action Steps (34:00) – PQ assessment, free coaching program, and integrating PQ into client sessions.
- Breakout Highlights (38:49) – Superhero coaching analogy, LinkedIn automation for lead gen, offer creation tips, and PAS roleplay for startups.
Key Takeaways:
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Identify and label saboteurs—awareness is the first step to change.
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Use sage questions and reframing to move clients from stuck to solution-focused.
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Practice mental fitness exercises (e.g., sensory focus, gratitude) with clients and yourself.
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Leverage LinkedIn automation and direct offers for lead generation.
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Prepare for PAS assessments with new businesses by mapping strategies in advance.
Notable Quotes:
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“Most change initiatives fail because of our own mental saboteurs.”
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“A lot of times our greatest enemy is our own internal saboteurs—and your greatest ally can be your own internal sage.”
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“Imperfect action is better than no action at all.”
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“We are the superheroes for our clients—bring your superpowers to move them from danger to safety.”
Action Steps from the Call:
- Take the Positive Intelligence saboteur assessment and identify your top two saboteurs (34:00).
- Introduce PQ concepts and the assessment link to your clients in upcoming sessions (34:50).
- Practice labeling and reframing saboteur thoughts using sage questions (30:10).
- Test LinkedIn automation for milestone-based outreach and direct offers (41:40).
- Prepare for PAS assessments with startups by pre-mapping strategies and ROI scenarios (46:07).
Resources & Tools Mentioned:
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Positive Intelligence (PQ) Book & Assessment: Framework for mindset and mental fitness (positiveintelligence.com).
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Free Positive Intelligence Coaching Program: Six-week course for coaches.
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PAS (Profit Acceleration Software): For assessments and ROI mapping.
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LinkedIn Automation: For milestone-based outreach and lead generation.
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Box Breathing & Sensory Focus: Mental fitness exercises for stress reduction.
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