Where do you feel the tug on your heart…the ache in your soul?

These deeper stirrings are what I’ve come to know as little invitations. Invitations to explore and express in new ways.

We often think of these moments as feeling motivated. 

But there’s a distinct difference between being motivated and feeling inspired. So how can you move through your days and identify which is which? Better yet, how can you use inspiration and motivation to realize new outcomes?

That’s what we’re exploring in this week’s episode of Up to Something. 

What You’ll Discover

* What’s the difference between motivation and inspiration

* Why inspiration matters 

* I share one of my favorite inspirations

Featured on the Show

“Motivation vs. Inspiration: The perfect combination for success,” Better Up Blog, Aug. 12, 2022

“The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer,” Ekhart Yoga Blog

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What better topic for Halloween than the one we all know so well: fear. 

And we’re not just talking about any kind of fear, like the fear from a haunted house. 

We’re talking about the ways we have become accustomed to living in fear, especially at work. 

This week we explore these deeper fears, why we have them, and most of all, how can we stop scaring ourselves? 

What You’ll Discover

* Why fear will never go away

* Identifying fact from fiction in your story

* 2 ways to step forward out of fear

Featured on the Show

Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert, 2016

No Motive in Murdoch by Lara under pen name J.L. Bass, 2018

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So what gets in your way creatively? Especially when you’re expected to create on the clock?  

Creative Bandits are those sneaky, often silent, thieves that rob your time, focus, energy — and especially your creative confidence.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, agency account manager, or part of an in-house creative team, this episode looks at how you can navigate the Creative Bandits impacting you every day. 

What You’ll Discover

* How I came to discover this idea of Creative Bandits. 

* What are the 4 Creative Bandits?

* How you can ward off the 4 Bandits to reclaim your personal power.

Featured on the Show

“Ep. 85 Constraint,” The Life Coach School podcast with Brooke Castillo 

“Ep. 07 Consuming vs. Creating,” Up to Something podcast

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As creatives, communicators, and leaders, we know how to deliver results.

From converting target audiences to illustrating the ROI of our latest campaign, we know we’re ultimately on the line for our work.

But in your own life, how well do you hold yourself accountable for the things you truly want?

This week we’re exploring how to take that same level of accountability to create consistent action to move out of simply wanting.

Whether letting go of physical weight, launching that creative endeavor, or improving an important relationship, you’ll discover how to take that next step…now!

What You’ll Discover in This Show

* What it means to really hold yourself accountable.

* We don’t all start with why.

* Understanding the ways passive action keeps you spinning and stuck.

* What it looks like to take consistent action to achieve new outcomes.

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Learn more about my training offerings

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So, what comes to mind when thinking about your purpose? 

Do you light up like a Christmas tree? Roll your eyes in exasperation? Or just feel defeated? 

Chances are it may be a bit of all three, especially if you’re at midlife like me.

That’s why in this episode of the Up to Something podcast we’re exploring what happens if you never find your purpose.

We’re programmed from an early age that we’re supposed to know what we want to do and who we want to be. Yet, by midlife the way your journey unfolds may be nothing like you expected.

So what do we do if we’re struggling to find our purpose?

For starters, we can look to our elders and how they’ve found meaning throughout different phases of life. And Dan Buettner’s brilliant Netflix series, “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” is a great place to begin.

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Is it just me or have you also come to realize self-help is a special kind of addiction all its own?

Much like when I used to drink, I’d consume that fresh spirit, feel the dopamine rush, and ride the wave. It tastes and feels so good. So invariably you find yourself thinking, “oh, just one more won’t hurt.”

In your haze, you want so desperately to believe this is the elixir you need. You know, so you can work harder. Love bigger. Be more courageous. And for God’s sake, finally be your best self.

But then the high fades. And in the aftermath, you find yourself back in your reality. Back in your old habits. Back in the moment, remembering you cannot escape forever.

So you have to return. To be here. Right now...and face the truth about how change really works.

Think you're too old to level up your fitness? Think again. This week, we're joined by fitness coach and competitive Spartan racer Robin Legat.

Robin shares why we can get started...and level up...at any age. She shares her personal journey of how she went from being the last picked for the team as a kid to blazing the roller derby track in her 20s and 30s.

Today, at 47, Robin helps others embark on their fitness journeys to unlock their potential, build resilience, and show up to life with greater confidence.

YOUR ONE THING:
This week, my invitation and challenge to you is that wherever you are on your fitness journey, to try something new. Take a yoga class. Try a new workout. Find a walking group. Or just sign up for the race, like I did. Do something this week to MOVE your body in a new way. Above all, have FUN with it. 

RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE:

• "The Mental Health Benefits of Physical Exercise," VeryWellMind, Aug. 18, 2021
• Robin Legat Coaching 
• Seasoned Athlete Podcast with Robin Legat

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Do you need a timeout? Certainly, the pandemic has delivered a universal timeout over the past two years. And we're used to giving our kids timeouts. But in our day-to-day lives, we also need to step away sometimes. Perhaps from your kids, your work, or your life.

This week, we explore how to know when you need an adult timeout.

And how you can utilize the old adage of STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN to reconnect with yourself. So, you can return back to the demands of your life feeling more centered and open. 

YOUR ONE THING:
This week, your One Thing is to take a purposeful time out. When you feel that rise of anger, frustration or overwhelm...or that sinking of doubt, guilt, or shame…or you just need to step away…STOP…take a timeout. 

Turn inward to LOOK at your thoughts, how you feel, what’s going on…

Finally, be willing to LISTEN to see what insights, ideas, patterns or actions you might do differently or what’s here for you to understand.

RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE:

• "The Science of Timeouts: How to Make Them Work for Your Kids," LiveScience, Aug. 30, 2016
• "Ten Lessons from Our Pandemic Year," Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, March 15, 2021
• “Pause to Find the Cause,” by Jean Lien, Feb. 13, 2022 
• Macrina Wiederkehr, Author 

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