Have you ever had to repeat a lesson or a task in order to get the results you wanted? Did you view that situation as an opportunity or a failure? If you answered failure, Courage Concept #74 will help you reframe that thought and refocus yourself for greater success in the future.
An eight month trip around the world in search of a new home led Itiah Thomas to Australia. There she found that place that felt so good to her. Now, she will soon take the oath of citizenship there. Itiah outlines her journey and gives insights on budgeting, getting help, and navigating language and cultural differences.
Is your routine, uninspired situation slowly sapping the life out of you? That is what staying in your comfort zone can do. And while it might feel familiar and safe, it it doesn't really feel comfortable. What do you need to do in order to move out of this type of existence and into living your life fully? Courage Concept #73 will get you started.
Life is a constant journey of self-awareness. Gathering information about what lifestyle and what types of work suit you help you to get clear on what will make you happiest and allow you to continue to grow. Itiah Thomas, former commercial project manager turned User Experience Design expert, shares how she came to the realization that it was time for a career change and how self-care allowed her to make the leap. And she gives insights on how you can assess your current career situation and se...
Our environments shape our beliefs. Our beliefs shape our actions. Our actions shape our lives. If we are in surroundings that quash our dreams and desires, we will have a lot of difficulty realizing them. But there is good news. Once you recognize this concept and know that you have the power to change your environments (external and internal), then you can find places that are more conducive and supportive and you will more easily achieve your dreams.
Claudia Rojas moved to Australia from Venezuela at the age of 40 to satisfy her need to be true to herself. During her first year there, she fell into a depression. But now she is living her best life abroad. In this episode, Claudia shares her secrets to building resilience and ways to navigate the changes that living in a foreign country bring.
"Death is what gives life meaning." Are you giving your life the meaning it deserves? When we remember we are on this earth for a short period of time and that we will run out of time to do those things we desire to, then we can get busy living with a renewed energy and joie de vivre. That's what I realized when my father died. Now I use this concept to seize each day and live life to it's fullest. What are your putting off until someday? Listen to this concept and begin to live each day as if i...
How do you find your passion? Andrea Cramer found hers after experiencing a burnout. She quit her stress-filled job, moved to Thailand, and began trying new things. In this way, she found work she loves to do. She admits it's not always easy, but it's so worth it!
Complete and total belief in yourself is required to create momentum and attract the conditions needed for you to achieve your goals. But this is easier said than done. This Concept gives you a way to reprogram your subconscious mind and the self-doubts that disempower you so that you can have the unwavering faith in yourself, your goals, and your ability to achieve them.
It takes resilience to move to South Africa only to return back home broke and depressed and then a few short years later make another international move, this time to Jamaica. That is what LaTanzia Jackson did and she shares her story of courage, transformation, and perseverance in this episode.
Wonder why you aren't realizing your dreams? Perhaps it's because you have not made it a concrete goal that gets you into action. That was the problem I faced before I made my move to France. In this episode, I share what held me back and how I was able to transform my dream into a goal so I could make it a reality and how you can do the same with your dreams.
As children we are in flow. We play. We dance. We enjoy life. But something happens when we grow up. We often lose the fluidity of life and that joy that issues forth from that. LaTanzia Jackson experienced this very thing, but through body work, therapy, and journaling she has learned to tap back into her childlike essence and do what brings her joy. In this episode, she shares how and gives tips on how you to can tap back into yours.
Are you or have you been discouraged because you feel alone in life? I know I have and this feeling can suck you down into an abyss leading to nowhere. Feelings of victimhood and apathy soon follow. But there is good news, you are NOT alone. Listen to this concept and learn to believe in the supporting forces that are on your side.
Are you waiting for permission from someone else to take vacation? Maybe you are waiting for someone to give you the go ahead to live your dream life in another country. Ja' Michelle had been, but one day she got tired of that and made the decision to move to her island paradise. Now she is living in the Dominican Republic living her dream. She shares her journey from downsizing to island hopping to building an online business she can work from anywhere.
Got Adventure in your life? It's what makes life worth living, but all too often we find ourselves following a routine that is anything but adventurous. While routine has its place and can help us be productive, it can block our curiosity and quash the zest for life we were all born with. This Concept tells you how to infuse curiosity into your life that will lead to new discoveries and adventures. Click here to Register for Courage Concept Free Membership Site for Additional Materials to Help Y...
Are you doing something you love, but feel it might be a waste of time? Well think again! Sometimes we look for external proof to see how valuable what we do is, things such as "likes," views, or subscribers. But you just might be gaining something more valuable as you put forth effort that seems to go unrecognized. Courage Concept #66 sheds light on this welcomed advantage..
Ever consider moving about the world in a nomadic fashion while running a business? Well tune in as Iveta Zaklasnikova describes her life doing just that --the good, the bad, and all the in betweens. Bio Iveta Zaklasnikova is an EED - entrepreneur, expat and digital nomad. She specialises in helping expat women turn their skills and talents into a purposeful online business so that they can ditch the 9-5 and live a life of freedom. Iveta was born and raised in the Czech Republic. She got the urg...
Ever feel like a failure because you didn't get the result you were working toward? I know I have. But that seeming failure is really feedback that can guide you to the success you desire. Courage Concept #65 tells how you can use your undesired results to move through negative emotions, remain focused, and reach your end goal.
Stop setting yourself up for failure by doing this one, simple thing! Stay motivated and on target with Courage Concept #64. Click here to Register for Courage Concept Free Membership Site for Additional Materials to Help You Live Your Dreams. Growing Bold: How to Overcome Fear, Build Confidence, and Live the Life You Love...
Have you ever felt like you wanted to experience something new, something different, something more than you grew up knowing? Jordi Blanc felt exactly like this. So at the age of 22 he left France for the United States. This was the first of three international experiences that changed who how he approaches life. This is the beauty of answering your desire to expand your horizons and settle in a new country. In this episode, Jordi details the discomfort he felt in making these moves, how he navi...
Have you ever been stuck, unsure of what direction to go or where to begin a new project? Overthinking can cause this and so can relying on our intuition to supply us with ideas. As counterintuitive as it might seem, researching our subject can fuel intuition and feed our creativity. Sounds crazy, but it really works. Courage Concept #63 will help you understand and use this trick to get you unstuck.
Are you still following the rules you were taught as a child or young adult? How does that make you feel? Perhaps challenging the relevancy of those rules for the person you are today is in order. Courage Concept #62 provides you with a tool that will help you to honor your values, think outside the box, and give yourself permission do what is most important for you. Click here to Register for Courage Concept Free Membership Site for Additional Materials to Help You Live Your Dreams. Growing Bol...
Who decides at age 50 to join the Peace Corps and move to Mozambique? Maryangela Amendola! She resumed her passion for working in the field of international development. Coming from the United States, she is working in Mozambique, where she has been residing for five years. Her enthusiasm is contagious. And her insights and experience are eye-opening.
Are you convinced that life now is worse than it has ever been? I used to think this way, but once I did this one thing my situation changed for me. Courage Concept #61 can help you judge less and be more open so you can show up in ways that foster your personal growth and happiness. Click here to Register for Courage Concept Free Membership Site for Additional Materials to Help You Live Your Dreams. Growing Bold: How to Overcome Fear, Build Confidence, and Live the Life You Love...
Ever run into a roadblock as you were working toward a goal? Has it ever caused you to get so defeated that you weren't able to reach your objective? Well then this concept is made for you. Courage Concept #60 makes obstacles less powerful so you can reach your dreams. Click here to Register for Courage Concept Free Membership Site for Additional Materials to Help You Live Your Dreams. Growing Bold: How to Overcome Fear, Build Confidence, and Live the Life You Love...
You can learn a lot from a professional expat. Linda Kennedy qualifies as that. Her stories delight and inform and will help you think through the ins and outs of an international move -- from making friends, to dealing with culture shock, to being a happy trailing spouse. Bio Today’s guest is Linda Kennedy. She is a retired IT Technician and a passionate member of Toastmasters International. Through Toastmasters, Linda specialises in helping people gain confidence and grow their communication a...
Have you ever had a big daunting task in front of you that caused your progress to slow or stall? Breaking the rules might be the answer to moving forward. Courage Concept 59 addresses how. Listen up!
Fear, pain, and joy can blind us to the other senses we have at our disposition when we make decisions or solve problems. Later, we can find ourselves reeling from the unfortunate results of our ill-informed actions and wishing we could have a do-over. But Courage Concept #58 can help you to pull in the other senses you have -- intuition, logic, vision, taste, and touch -- to make sounder decisions and solve problems more satisfactorily. Click here to Register for Courage Concept Free Membership...
As we evolve and grow, what matters most to us might change too. Gisella Casolaro learned this first hand. She moved from Bologna, Italy to London 15 years ago because she was focused on success in her career. Now she has moved to Spain to find success in a more relaxed lifestyle. She shares what she has learned and some ways that could help you find your next place to live.
Taking the first solution that crosses your mind might be your go to position, but that might short circuit simpler options. Courage Concept #57 unpacks this proclivity and gives a way to go beyond the initial problem to find a root cause that might be simpler to implement. Click here to Register for Courage Concept Free Membership Site for Additional Materials to Help You Live Your Dreams. Growing Bold: How to Overcome Fear, Build Confidence, and Live the Life You Love...
