Podcasting with Purpose for Life Coaches

Latest Episodes:

120 The 4 Cs of Creative Confidence May 24, 2020

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In this spontaneous, “weekend wanderings” episode, learn about the path of the 4 Cs to develop creative confidence and how to make it the launchpad every day. I also challenge your to discover these 4 Cs for yourself with a fun enlightening exercise. Enjoy :)

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119 Cultivate Not Knowing: Mystery Knitalong with Grace Akhrem May 21, 2020

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Calling all shawl lovers! Meet designer, Grace Akhrem who shares details about her mystery knitalong (MKAL), and we discuss why now's the perfect time to cultivate the idea of "not knowing what's next." Episode highlights:

Grace shares the details about her MKAL and exactly how it works
How an MKAL is a metaphor for our uncertain world
Yarn show and tell and what her best suggestions are
Why you're never behind in an MKAL

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1. Set up a free consultation: as a life coach, I hold the space for you to dig deeper … to find the root of the problem so you can begin to create new beliefs that move the needle in the direction of your creative dreams. Go to karagottwarner.com/workwitkara to apply.

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117 Why You Need a Plan Now More Than Ever Apr 01, 2020

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With all the lockdowns and kids at home from school, it's so easy to allow our brain to go to the extreme and think only in worst-case scenario. With patience and a plan, you can identify what is within your control and let go of the rest.

We CAN choose PROACTIVITY, not reactivity.

Now more than ever, we can "live into the future" and create a new set of beliefs and possibilities ... paint a new picture. We can use this as an opportunity to grow, not shrink, hide or run the other way.

What you'll learn in this episode:

Why creating a plan gives you power and confidence
Focus on what is in your control and let go of the rest
Why hitting the pause button in your life gives clarity
Living in the moment = stillness and abundance
Time management as a form of "mind management"
How NOT to choose victimhood

A rising tide really does lift all boats, and this is OUR TIME to show up and to think in a whole new way.

We have a great opportunity right now to get scrappy and discover new things and the solution is right in front of you. You just have to be open to it.

A crisis intensifies what is already there that we may not be facing. If we are open to it, we will see with clarity what our real WORK is.

116 Home with the kiddos survival guide Mar 25, 2020

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Home with the kids? This episode is for you my friend! So I’ve been struggling with having my son home and I’ll be totally transparent — this has been my MO every time there’s a snow day, or a holiday. I would act as if it was a surprise and it snuck up on me and it does not need to be that way. WHY do I allow this? Why is planning in this one area of my life (the most important) not managed well? Working from home and balancing work and family is tough. It’s so easy to plug the kids in. So here’s what I did - I sat down and mapped out a daily schedule for my son and I decided this had to happen as my top priority. There are always gifts from a challenge … a struggle. It’s funny how finally making this happen came out of necessity based on the crisis we are all dealing with. A rising tide lifts all boats — and so I’ve decided to do my part and share what I created for my son with you. You can get it on my website. karagottwarner.com and you’ll see a button on the top called “Home with Kiddos Survival Guide."

115 Cultivating Courage in Uncertain Times Mar 18, 2020

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In this episode I share my support for the challenges we're collectively sharing during this Coronavirus crisis. This episode is off-the-cuff, raw and unpolished with no bells or whistles ... just me hopping on the mic to talk about courage in the face of fear, allowing grace and allow the gifts of vulnerability to move though us.

114 Easy Peasy Planning SECRETS (Part 3) Resistance Makes You Create Excuses Mar 11, 2020

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Do you find all the reasons to not do what you say you will? Your reptilian brain is screaming: "me no wanna! I just want to knit and Netflix!"

How can you possibly resist? The idea of knitting is perfect considering it's been a long day, and you really want to watch that docuseries on Netflix. "I deserve to kick back," you tell yourself.

What is at play here is resistance. We choose to do what feels good instead of the things that will help us reach our great potential.

Resistance is so sneaky because it will always convince us to doing something that feels good instead of doing what's hard.

We find all the excuses … I’m hungry … I’m tired. I’m sick.

So many things that seem believable and then before you know it, your goals become wishes.

What happens when resistance comes for a visit:

When things get hard, we look for things that make us feel good
This is our primitive brain kicking in. IT. WILL. WIN if you let it
Natural tendency - we want to always seek comfort
We would rather take the path of least resistance
Humans by nature are lazy
The GOOD NEWS - this means you are a normal functioning human

How to overcome it:

Plan for it! It's not a matter of IF, it's a matter of WHEN
Get comfortable with being uncomfortable
You will allow the urge to NOT do what you say you will do.
The payoff of discomfort? You get to reach your ULTIMATE goals.

Discomfort is the currency of your dreams.

-Brooke Castillo

When it comes to planning, simple and scrappy is my philosophy.

Planning starts with just one sheet of paper and I show you how in this episode!

No fancy bells or whistles …

Just YOU, a pen and paper and your earbuds to listen to this episode!

Planning is the runway ... then you take off and fly!

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113 Easy Peasy Planning SECRETS (Part 2) Indecision Steals Your Dream Mar 04, 2020

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Indecision keeps you from going all-in. You wonder what the "right" way is. BUT someone else's right could be your wrong. In this part 2 of my 3-part series, I continue with the 3 "sneaky saboteurs" that keep you stuck and how to overcome them

112 Easy Peasy Planning SECRETS (Part 1) Don't Stop Believing Feb 26, 2020

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In this part 1 of a 3-part series, we'll explore doubt, and the concept of BELIEF and why this is so crucial. Without a compelling reason then we are simply checking off boxes on a to-do list with no strong reason that drives us to achieve the results we desire. In this episode, you'll learn to go from feeling uncertain about how to manage your time so you no longer feel confused, to seeing doubt and confusion as opportunities for growth and confidence. Instead of indulging in the thought: "I'm confused!" you'll shift to the useful thought: “I’m learning ... I may not know the answer, but I’ll find out!" ========= This episode is brought to you by Tame Your Time Roadmap, a live, 6-week interactive “coach-in-a-box” workshop with Kara Gott Warner. In this Workshop, Kara will show you how to be the master of your time and create a blueprint that takes the overwhelm and confusion out of the planning process! Learn more: karagottwarner.com/tameyourtimeroadmap

111 The 3 Things that Keep You from Reaching Your Creative Goals Feb 18, 2020

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Today we're talking about the 3 "dream stealers" that keep us from carrying out our best-laid plans.

I also teach these in free time management workshop for the creative woman. Reserve your spot now by going to karagottwarner.com/tameyourtime This will be a great workshop for you if you struggle with time management and you're not sure how to use a planner effectively. It will also help you with the mindset issues that keep you stuck in a cycle of confusion and overwhelm. Click here to sign up. This episode dives into the "trifecta of dream stealers" that keep us stuck, and make us go right down the schedule shame path. I also share a little bit tough love too because with my coaching clients, I see this scenario happen all too often: we get the fancy planner, hook up the googles and other calendars, and we don't develop a process to use any of them. You'll learn how to plan the work and work the plan. Don't allow your goals to just be wishes. I'll show you how avoid these 3 saboteurs of planning success!