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Lonely Work, Holy Work (Finding Courage When No One's Watching)

This one’s about the messy, wobbly middle.

That quiet, uncertain season where you’re building something... and it feels like no one’s clapping, checking in, or watching.

But what if this lonely work is the holy work?

In this episode:

• A real conversation with a leader who said the quiet part out loud: “I’m lonely.”
• Why this middle part matters (especially for fathers, sons, and creatives)
• A tiny, powerful tool you can use today: The Friend List
• And a reminder that how you show up here is how you show up everywhere else

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In this episode, we smash the myth that coaching is just for people who are “broken,” and dive headfirst into the global loneliness epidemic. Discover why self-compassion is an absolute superpower. Plus a simple, 3-step framework (Notice → Name → Nurture) to ease anxiety, anger, or jealousy. We also end with a journaling prompt and micro-connection challenge you can try today.

Highlights

• Coaching Myth-Bust: Why coaching isn’t an ER for the shattered. It’s performance gear for the committed.
• Loneliness Stats: Gallup found 23% of people felt lonely “a lot of yesterday,” and loneliness can raise the risk of premature death by up to 29%.
• Self-Compassion Tool: A 2-minute “Notice → Name → Nurture” practice to ease negative emotions, inspired by Dr. Kristin Neff and Paul Gilbert.
• Personal Insight: My own struggles this week with skipped workouts and Girl Scout cookies... progress, not perfection!
• Action Step: A quick journaling prompt and a micro-connection challenge to transform lonely moments into opportunities for growth.

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• Free Strategy Session: Ready to move from awareness into action? Apply here for a free strategy call.
• Tag & Share: Post your micro-connection experience with #FierceEncouragement.
• Stay in Touch: Follow me on YouTube or visit my website for more insights and resources.

You’re not broken... you’re becoming. Enjoy the episode and remember to stay fierce in your self-compassion and commitment to growth. Be well.

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Ever avoided the very thing that would help you feel better, think clearer, or move forward?

In this episode, I unpack why we resist the good stuff...like connection, rest, or solid support...and how awareness can change everything. I’ll share a Buddhist take on taming the monkey mind and a simple journaling tool you can use today.

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Let’s keep showing up—fiercely, honestly, fully.

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