It's easy to feel like you are being left behind. Like everyone else is doing more, faster, better. Is no one on the same path as me, you might wonder? It's understandble that we feel anxious about what we are doing. And a sense of urgency that we ought to be doing more. Let's explore how to reframe our mindset, focus and actions as we tap into the question: Am I behind? Links and Resources: For show notes visit: https://pointroadstudios.com/podcast/am-i-behind/ To connect on Linked In: @Sharon ...
Nov 01, 2023•33 min•Ep. 190
The day-to-day minutiae isn't where most of us turn for inspiration. This small stuff tends to be pretty monotonous. In this episode of Design Yourself, we challenge these assumptions and turn our excitement up for the granular and the mundane. Let's explore together how we can crack our ennui and find comfort and a sense of direction by thinking small. In Thinking Small we explore 1) clues that thinking small is good leadership "move;" 2) the practice of paying attention (without judgement); 3)...
Oct 25, 2023•22 min•Ep. 189
A plan is like a treasure map. A visual representation of how you can get from where you are today to where you dream about being in the future. But can we create a realistic path? How can we plan in the wild and unpredictable times we lead in? And is it even worth it? Let's discuss together in this Design Yourself episode all about making a plan. In Making A Plan we explore: 1) The importance of an adaptive mindset; 2) The top 2 markers of an effective plan (believability and sparking action); ...
Oct 18, 2023•33 min•Ep. 188
"Tell me what you eat and I will tell you who you are." This wisdom comes to us from a French gastronome writing in 1825. The message stands up. Science shows us that what we consume impacts way more than numbers on a scale. Our moods, emotions, physical health, and mental well-being all connect back to what we eat and drink. What kind of eating will steward your professional and personal ambitions? Let's explore together in this Design Yourself episode on Clean Eating Reflections. Links and Res...
Oct 11, 2023•37 min•Ep. 187
Our biggest aspirations are realized less like a tsumami crashing down on the shore and more like a toddler making their way down the block. We take one small, shakey step and then another. With commitment and focus, we move steadily to a new place. What tweaks could radically improve the way we live, work and lead? What victories are just beneath our awareness waiting to be uncovered? Let's explore in this episode of Design Yourself on Celebrating Small Wins. Links and Resources: For show notes...
Oct 04, 2023•31 min•Ep. 186
To lead a well-designed life does not mean things are never hard. How we act in the face of an obstacle says a lot about our values and integrity. What's your move when the going gets tough? Do you walk away? Do you tighten your grip and attempt to control? Do you point fingers and look for an external source to lay blame? Or maybe you tap into your ability to keep moving in spite of the difficulty or opposition you face? We explore these questions and more in today's episode on persistence. Lin...
Sep 27, 2023•21 min•Ep. 185
Our values show up everywhere - in how we make decisions, in the charges on our bank statements, in the way we spend our time, and in the company we keep. Get curious about how your priorities are revealed through your everyday habits. What guides us in our work and lives? How do we discern and clarify what matters? And how do our values interact with others? We explore these questions and more in Defining Your Personal Values. Links and Resources: For show notes visit: https://pointroadstudios....
Sep 20, 2023•35 min•Ep. 184
Imagine the dreamiest result you could possibly achieve happens. (Pretty good, right?) What would need to take place to bring this about? One thing is certain: You cannot get there on your own. What makes for effective working relationships? What are the conditions that steward us to powerful teamwork? And how does accountability fit in? We explore these questions in this episode focused on partnering and accountability. Links and Resources: For show notes visit: https://pointroadstudios.com/pod...
Sep 13, 2023•34 min•Ep. 183
Sometimes doing nothing is a valid, productive choice. Holding steady gives us space to seek more information, build up our energy reserve, and let a more ease-filled path reveal itself. Consider a place where you feel stuck. What's the harm in waiting to act? What's even the opportunity? We reflect on these questions and more in this episode highlighting the power of wait and see. Links and Resources: For show notes visit: https://pointroadstudios.com/podcast/power-of-wait-and-see/ To connect o...
Sep 06, 2023•20 min•Ep. 182
To realize our big, bold visions, we need support. Asking for help can offer us so much - from bringing ease to our daily rhythms and routines to getting resources in crisis to deepening our connection to our community. What is your relationship to asking others to help you out? What are the mindsets and habits at play for you? We explore these questions and more as we build up our muscle memory on how to ask for help. Links and Resources: For show notes visit: https://pointroadstudios.com/podca...
Aug 30, 2023•24 min•Ep. 181
We choose how to shape and give meaning to our lives. It seems simple enough. Make a choice each and every day to align with what matters. But it is not always that easy. How do you balance the short and the long-term priorities? How do you shift long-held routines that involve other people? We get into these questions and more as we discuss reimagining routines. Links and Resources: For show notes visit: https://pointroadstudios.com/podcast/reimagining-routines/ To connect on Linked In: @Sharon...
Aug 23, 2023•26 min•Ep. 180
Being able to redirect your path is a unique skill. Often we summon so much energy to set a direction in the first place that it can feel particularly hard to pivot. The more momentum we have behind us, the more force we need to bring with us to create a change. But that force doesn't have to come with a bang. We can spark transformation through deep attention to what's true right now - through presencing. In this episode of Design Yourself, we begin by creating a shared understanding of what it...
Aug 16, 2023•33 min•Ep. 179
Every moment offers us a new choice. Will we be guided by the momentum of what has been or carve a new path forward? In this episode Sharon discusses five tips for how to choose your own adventure and highlights what this guidance looks like in practice as she shares an adventure unfolding in her life right now. Links and Resources: For show notes visit: https://pointroadstudios.com/podcast/choose-your-own-adventure/ To connect on Linked In: @Sharon Lipovsky @Point Road Studios To connect on Ins...
Aug 09, 2023•32 min•Ep. 178
Our working partnerships define how we move through our professional and personal lives. The movement can be heavy with mistrust, judgment, and frustration. It can also be ease-filled, characterized by aligned expectations, clear communication, and mutual accountability. Achieving goals rarely happens in isolation, and the division of labor is rarely 50-50. In this episode, we reflect together on the critical working relationships in your life and how you can bring more ease and impact to the wa...
Aug 02, 2023•29 min•Ep. 177
Summer is a season of rapid growth - in our gardens, our home lives, and at work. What is your relationship to this season? What transformation might you like to spark in the weeks ahead? Join Sharon as she shares five prompts and personal reflections inspired by Summer. Links and Resources: For show notes visit: https://pointroadstudios.com/podcast/bottling-up-summer To connect on Linked In: @Sharon Lipovsky @Point Road Studios To connect on Instagram: @pointroadstudios Rate, Review & Subsc...
Jul 26, 2023•27 min•Ep. 176
Fashion is a creative playground. Every new day offers a chance to express yourself. How has your style evolved? What are opportunities to honor who you are and the cultures where you show up? Join us in this episode of Design Yourself to reflect on these questions together. "Fashion you can buy, but style you possess. The key to style is learning who you are, which takes years. There's no how-to road map to style. It's about self expression and, above all, attitude." – Iris Apfel Links and Reso...
Jul 19, 2023•25 min•Ep. 175
Wisdom surrounds us. One of the most profound teachers is the natural world. We can learn strength and power from the wind, resilience from seeds, and adaptive leadership from our shape-shifting landscapes. In this episode of Design Yourself, we explore six lessons we can take in from our own backyards as we talk about delighting in small wins and other lessons from the garden. Links and Resources: For show notes visit: https://pointroadstudios.com/podcast/delight-in-small-wins-and-other-lessons...
Jul 12, 2023•32 min•Ep. 174
Our time on this planet is absurdly brief. Our gifts and perspectives are uniquely our own. Being intentional about where we gift our talents and attention is critical to leading a life of intention. As we step into the second half of 2023, it is a natural moment to check in and take stock on how we are doing - and also a chance to reset our intentions and focus. Join Sharon as she reflects on five questions to prompt your best thinking on how things are going and what shifts you might like to c...
Jul 05, 2023•24 min•Ep. 173
Translating what we think and feel on the inside to the outside world isn't always easy. It requires us to discern our point of view and find the words and voice to share them with authenticity. It also asks us to consider the people and environments where we are communicating that message. What do I want to say? And how can I draw that out of myself? In this episode of Design Yourself, we explore how to find your message by writing it down. Links and Resources: For show notes visit: https://poi...
Jun 28, 2023•30 min•Ep. 172
News flash: You are doing a great job. So why not celebrate it? In this episode, get a sneak peek into the difference between adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism, learn why celebration prevents burnout and set you up to start planning your own Trying Party. (Yeah, it's a thing.) So here's to know what matters and bravely taking small steps each day to move towards being the fullest expression of your unique gifts and dreams. Here's to trying. Links and Resources: For show notes visit: https:/...
Jun 21, 2023•25 min•Ep. 171
We spend about 1/3 of our waking hours at work. And yet many of us don't know how to navigate our careers. While we can allow our professional lives to be molded by the people and environmental circumstances around us, there is a cost. In today's episode we look at how to support ourselves and those around us in building meaningful career paths. Links & Resources: For show notes visit: https://pointroadstudios.com/podcast/building-a-meaningful-career-path/ To connect on Linked In: @Sharon Li...
Jun 14, 2023•31 min•Ep. 170
Women continue to struggle. Same with our kids. The height of the global health crisis may be behind us, but not its impacts. Families around the world are struggling financially; children are facing increased poverty and anxiety; women and leaving their professional roles at a higher rate than any other demographic. What norms do we need to disrupt? How can we bring more equity to the way we support ourselves and others? What's at stake if we don't? These are questions that we explore in this e...
Jun 07, 2023•32 min•Ep. 169
Can we ever really go home? In a literal sense, maybe. In a figurative sense, probably not. As dynamic human beings living in an ever changing world, there is no going back to what was. We are changing. The places around us are changing. This is the gift of growth. Still it can be a joy to return to a location or experience that holds special memories. It offers a chance to reconnect and reevaluate. Join Sharon in this episode on a trip down memory lane as she shares some personal reflections on...
May 31, 2023•32 min•Ep. 168
We live our lives, one choice at a time. That choice can be conscious, of our own making. And it can be unconscious, left up to the whims of the momentum that swirls around us . What do you wish to express in your own life? What are the brushstrokes and compositions that make your life a work of art? That's what we get into in today's episode on living a creative life. Links & Resources: For show notes visit: https://pointroadstudios.com/podcast/living-a-creative-life/ To connect on Linked I...
May 24, 2023•27 min•Ep. 167
What you do is not who you are. But left unchecked and unconsidered, our roles become part of our identity. In this way, the roles we play create pathways for what we see as possible - or not possible. In this episode, Sharon talks about the impact that roles and identity have on professionals and human beings considering making a change. She also discusses her challenges of answering the question, "Are you an artist?" Finally, she shares a set of reflection questions and invites you to consider...
May 17, 2023•26 min•Ep. 166
How many times have you shrunk behind the weight of your desire and said nothing? A dream that sits only in the quiet of your own heart is just that - a dream. But a vision communicated with curious confidence is something you can move with - something that can come to life. In this episode, Sharon invites listeners to ask for what they want and challenges them to get curious about when and how. She then walks through 5 moves to guide you as you give voice to wishes and shares how one client put...
May 10, 2023•29 min•Ep. 165
We are living through unprecedented times. Words like pandemic, recessions, layoffs, hybrid work, and more are part of our everyday professional vernacular. And that's to say nothing of ongoing systemic issues from which there are many to choose. As a result, anxiety has become a necessary part of workplace conversations. What do I do when anxiety strikes - for myself or for a colleague? How can I get out of an anxiety spin cycle and into aligned and inspired actions? Links & Resources: For ...
May 03, 2023•21 min•Ep. 164
The week we explore how to stretch into greater capacity. Both within yourself and beyond yourself. As we age and evolve, we often seek to be able to do more. This desire to grow might be tied to a certain season of life when you are stepping into something new and expansive - taking on a new role, launching a side hustle or creative endeavor, welcoming a child into your family. The need to stretch into a new way of doing things could also be tied to loss - letting go of a relationship, losing a...
Apr 26, 2023•20 min•Ep. 163
Oh the things we carry. Our capacity is precious resource and must be treated with care and attention. And to do this, we have to have an honest assessment on what our capacity actually is. This episode is all about deepening our awareness on how to assess our capacity. We gain new perspective as we explore the interplay between capacity and scale, capability, attention and discernment. And we reflect together on 6 simple questions to cozy up to the truth of your own capacity right now. For show...
Apr 19, 2023•25 min•Ep. 162
It is easy to get distracted by what we can see. Or what we want others to see. But what is visible is a small fraction of what is there. What happens on the inside, out of sight, is a tremendous source of wisdom and guidance for each of us. How can we connect to our interior selves? What clues might we find at the surface to help us drop in and see with new eyes? In this episode, we deepen our awareness of what's happening for each of us under the surface. For show notes visit: https://pointroa...
Apr 12, 2023•28 min•Ep. 161
