Core Energy™ is a Common Language to Describe our Attitudes

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Core Energy™ is the basis of the coaching methodology developed at iPEC (Institute for Excellence in Professional Coaching) that is focused on digging into our unconscious thought patterns to uncover and explore deeply rooted beliefs, inner thoughts, and emotions at the core of an individual’s challenges that stop them from reaching their goals.

Core Energy™ is a type of common language to help describe our varying attitudes towards the world around us and even towards ourselves. Higher average levels of Core Energy™ are associated with greater happiness and life satisfaction.

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The Physician's Illustrated 7 Levels of Core Energy™

A female physician sitting in an office, surrounded by piles of work, holding her head in her hand.

Level 1 Energy (Catabolic Energy):

Key Thoughts, Feelings & Emotions:

I lose; You win

I'm stuck.

I have no choice.

I feel trapped in medicine.

No one appreciates me.

I have no control over my circumstances.

It's not fair.

I can't change anything anyways.

Overwhelm.

Hopelessness.

Helplessness.

Worry / Anxiety.

A male physician standing in a busy clinical, with furrowed brow, looking defiant and angry.

Level 2 Energy (Catabolic Energy):

Key Thoughts, Feelings & Emotions:

I win; You lose

I'm right; you're wrong.

It's not my fault; it's your fault!

If I want something done right, I need to do it myself.

Making my metrics is all that matters to me.

No one meets my expectations.

Anger.

Resentment.

Defiance.

Frustration.

Stress.

A female physician stands with an armload of work, coping with the demands of a busy schedule.

Level 3 Energy (in Anabolic Energy just beyond Catabolic Energy):

Key Thoughts, Feelings & Emotions:

I win (priority); You win, too

Looking for the silver lining.

"Making lemons into lemonade."

Coping.

Tolerating the situation.

Justifying.

It's fine.

Let's see if we can find a way to make this work.

Let's just do the best we can.

Settling.

Managing the situation.

Foregiveness.

A male physician comforts an older patient with compassion and caring.

Level 4 Energy (lower anabolic energy):

You win

Key Thoughts, Feelings & Emotions:

I care about others because they need me.

Can I help you with that?

Compassion.

Concern.

Leading from the heart.

Gratitude.

Love.

Trust.

Caring.

Self-care, too!

A female physician sits at a table and leads a team with confidence & calmness, presenting solution.

Level 5 Energy (Anabolic Energy):

We both win or we don't play

Key Thoughts, Feelings & Emotions:

There are no problems, only opportunities.

Success comes from within.

I have complete control over my life and my circumstances.

Confidence.

Calmness.

Solution-focused.

Entrepreneurial.

Powerful.

A female physician is accessing her intuition, surrounded by images of wisdom, joy and synthesis.

Level 6 Energy (Anabolic Energy):

Everybody wins

Key Thoughts, Feelings & Emotions:

I'm "in the flow."

Everything is a valuable experience.

I am a powerful visionary, yet humble.

Joy.

Harmony.

Interconnectedness.

Wisdom.

Intuition.

Innovation.

Visionary.

Teamwork.

Synergy.

Core Energy™ is a Common Language to Describe our Attitudes

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The Physician's Illustrated 7 Levels of Core Energy™

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