In episode #1 in our Getting Unstuck series, we're exploring Fear of Judgment. Or as I like to call it, Fear of What THEY Will Think. This is where we avoid taking a risk or trying something new because we fear what OTHERS will think of us if we do. For so many of us – especially in the age of the internet and social media where, to some extent, it’s about portraying the ideal external image to others – it’s even more prevalent than maybe ever before in history. We worry how we’ll look – literal...
Apr 11, 2021•30 min•Ep. 15
Last week, we kicked off a new series on Being Stuck. In last week’s episode, we looked at it at a high level and from the perspective of how ‘staying stuck’ is soothing you or making you feel better. I thought that was an interesting way to look at it because most of the time when we talk about being stuck or getting unstuck, we look at “how” to do it. I started this series by talking about how staying stuck might be serving you. And not serving you in that staying stuck is going to get you whe...
Apr 04, 2021•30 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, we explore how we get stuck. Specifically, we look at the Four Ways Staying Stuck Is Soothing You . Notice I didn’t say “serving you”. I said SOOTHING YOU. Because being stuck never serves us. But you might be really surprised to learn ALL the ways it might actually be making you FEEL better. This episode is going to give you a different perspective of stuckness. Usually, when someone discusses the topic, they share tips on how to get UNSTUCK. And we’ll get there because all thr...
Mar 28, 2021•25 min•Ep. 13
This week we're talking about procrastination. Most of us procrastinate in certain areas of our life. But if you do it on the regular in your career, it’s likely holding you back and that’s why I wanted to explore why we procrastinate, how it affects us and, more importantly, what we can do about it. So, let’s dive in. We all know that procrastination means “to put off doing something.” But it’s also interesting to know that procrastination comes from the ancient Greek word “akrasia” which means...
Mar 21, 2021•25 min•Ep. 12
This week, I've been thinking about our careers and how we adapt to the unexpected things that happen to us. Because the pace of change is only increasing and for the most part, learning to adapt to it is a journey we take on our own. You know how it works. Things are going along great. Everything’s clicking. We like our job. We’ve got our fun work colleagues. We love our boss. The company. Our benefits. And then boom. Out of the blue, something happens and suddenly, everything changes. Maybe ou...
Mar 13, 2021•24 min•Ep. 11
Today we're going to talk about how to instantly shift from fear and self-doubt to unstoppable confidence. Kind of like flipping on a light switch. Most of us don’t think about it that way. We think we just feel the way we feel about something – like a scary new opportunity that’s in front of us or like a job we’ve kind of lost interest in – and we think that thing is causing us to feel the way we feel. That there’s nothing we can do about it. That it just is what it is . But that’s not true. An...
Mar 07, 2021•26 min•Ep. 10
In the context of our personal lives, security is important to most of us. We want to know that our families and our loved ones are safe and free from danger. But very often, the need to be safe has the exact opposite effect when it comes to our careers – whether we’re on the corporate or entrepreneurial track or somewhere in between. There’s a dark side of safety when it comes to our professional lives. Why? Because in the context of our careers, safety usually means we’re holding ourselves bac...
Feb 28, 2021•19 min•Ep. 9
Today we're going to talk about something I call False Control. This happens when we mistakenly believe that if we do THIS then we’ll prevent or get THAT. And it happens to be one of our inner critic’s favorite ways to torture us. As you know, all through February we’re looking at the various ways our Inner Critic tries to “help us” but of course, doesn’t REALLY help us. And on this one, our critic is trying to convince us that if we just try a little harder or do a specific thing , we can make ...
Feb 21, 2021•22 min•Ep. 8
In last week’s episode, we talked about Soothing Your Inner Critic and I promised that all month, we’d explore the various ways our inner critic shows up and tries to stop us from stepping into the fullest version of ourselves. So today, we’re going to talk about our Inner Critic from the perspective of motivation. Specifically, we’re going to explore one of the inner critic’s favorite approaches, called Negative Motivation. So, let’s dive in. The word MOTIVATION is typically seen as a good thin...
Feb 15, 2021•16 min•Ep. 7
In my practice, I work with clients looking to either up-level their corporate career OR make the transition into entrepreneurship. But a specialty area for me is helping people overcome feelings of self-doubt and uncertainty so they can do the things they want from a place of ease and confidence. So, quieting the inner critic is key to that. The inner critic is that negative internal voice that accuses and demeans and says super nasty things to us. And that keeps us playing small or shrinking b...
Feb 07, 2021•28 min•Ep. 6
Well, hello friends. I hope you had an AMAZING week. Mine was SUPER productive. And I LOVE it when that happens. And I’m not just talking about being productive in my business or work. I was. But even better, I got a TON of stuff done around the house. You know, the kind of stuff that lingers. Things like going through boxes or closets and drawers. And deciding what to keep, toss or donate. It always makes me feel amazing. What’s interesting though is WHY I had that amazing burst of activity thi...
Jan 31, 2021•22 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, we talk about one of my favorite things, which is how we see ourselves. Specifically, we discuss the importance of proactive choosing your self concept vs. just accepting how others view you . And, how to go about doing that. Have you ever really spent time thinking about how you think about yourself. Your self-concept? So many of us don’t. Yet it's SO important when it comes to getting everything you want from your career and life. Personally, I think that’s why we’re all on th...
Jan 24, 2021•24 min•Ep. 4
In this episode we look at Knowing What You Want. Or more specifically, why so many of us don't. We take a look at how to identify that thing you want - ideally something that sits at the intersection of what you're good at, what you're passionate about and what you can make a living doing. And we discuss why, even when we know what that thing is, we don't do it. In my experience it typically comes down to three reasons: - Fear - Self Doubt - Judgement And if we're not connected to it, we can le...
Jan 18, 2021•21 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, we talk about how to goal set with conviction. Or, as I like to call it, your Mission Impossible. Because believe it or not, it's that time of year again. The time for setting goals. For thinking of all the things we'd like to achieve this year. The truth is, we NEED goals. We NEED a compelling vision to drive us forward. Even when circumstances might make those goals more difficult to achieve. Having that vision, that passion, inspires us. And motivates us to do more, to keep g...
Jan 10, 2021•34 min•Ep. 2
In this episode, I introduce you to the one of the foundational aspects of what I teach at The Purposeful Career. We introduce you to "The Five Interrelated Parts of Any Problem." This construct helps you understand how to dissect any issues you're having in your career, business or life. By using this tool, you can gain deep insight into what's going on and most importantly, what you can do to change it. This podcast is intended for those in corporate careers or those wishing to transition from...
Jan 04, 2021•24 min•Ep. 1
