I have some insider info for you. A secret tip, if you will.

People sometimes hear about some habit I have and comment that they think I have superhuman discipline. Or commitment.

And I’m shocked because so much of my life is centered around having as much freedom and free time as possible.

Today and next week on the podcast, I’m sharing the two skills that have allowed me to build habits that look super impressive from the outside but feel easy and delightful on the inside.

Embracing (sometimes ridiculously) small steps is this week’s episode.

If you’ve wanted to build a routine, adopt a practice, or make a change of any variety, this episode will help you do it now, easily, no matter how many other things you’re juggling.

Seriously.

Thanks for listening.

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You’ve got a plan for your week, balancing multiple high priorities. And then something goes sideways. Something specific — someone else doesn’t deliver in the way that you expected.

In this scenario and other similar situations, many people do something that I almost always coach against — doing someone else’s job.

This means jumping in to take on more work to compensate for someone else’s mistake, poor performance, lack of interest, etc.

Today we’re talking about how to be aware of when you’re taking on additional labor that isn’t yours, and what gets in the way of kindly asking others to take care of their own responsibilities.

Thanks for listening.

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Original music by Amir Sberlo | Never Bored Photograph by Vivian Johnson Design by Deena Rutter This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Imagine that every situation you find yourself in, every circumstance in your life, is a song.

What you think about yourself in relation to that circumstance or situation is the song's baseline . . .

. . . the sometimes under-the-surface yet nonetheless powerful theme that shapes the entire song.

Or in your case, how you experience the entire situation.

Today on the podcast, I'm talking about this concept, which is the most powerful and important thing we work on in coaching

I’ll give you tips on becoming more aware of your bassline. So you can have greater influence and authority over it.

And, I’ll share a recent client story about a profound bassline shift.

Thanks for listening.

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Original music by Amir Sberlo | Never Bored Photograph by Vivian Johnson Design by Deena Rutter This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

“You need clear boundaries.”

“You need to draw a boundary with that person.”

There’s so much talk about boundaries, needing to have them, and how to establish them.

What are they? What does it mean to have them? How do you establish them? How do you make sure they’re upheld?

Today on the podcast, we are talking about boundaries.

I’m giving you my recommendation for a working definition of boundaries that feels empowering and useful. And, I’m sharing how you can establish and uphold your own boundaries at work and in life.

Whether you feel you have strong boundaries, feel like you need to refresh, or are starting from scratch, this episode will have something for you.

Thanks for listening.

Hungry for more of the things we talk about on this podcast? Visit mimigordon.com to find articles, classes, and other resources. Or to schedule a free 60-minute consultation to talk about working with me as your coach. You can also find me on Instagram @mimigordoncoaching.

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Original music by Amir Sberlo | Never Bored Photograph by Vivian Johnson Design by Deena Rutter This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Last week we talked about change resistance — how, in the effort to be efficient, the human brain manufactures thoughts that, if listened to, will keep us where we are.

Today I want to share three more thoughts that come up more often — and very commonly — in women.

They are different variations of the thought I shared last week: I can’t do it. It won't work. It's confusing. It's too hard.

But they affect women disproportionately, and if left unchecked, can cause women to back away from meeting their own needs.

They are:

• It will damage my reputation.
• It will hurt other people.
• I don't deserve it.

And today, we’re going to talk all about them.

Thanks for listening.

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Original music by Amir Sberlo | Never Bored Photograph by Vivian Johnson Design by Deena Rutter This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Let’s talk about change, shall we? Specifically, changing our actions, habits, and behaviors in ways that make our lives better. When we try to change something about our lives, we often experience doubt, insecurity, or resistance. And while these things feel very true and worth listening to, they are actually a manifestation of the human brain’s natural desire for efficiency and keeping the status quo.

In other words, our brains don’t want us to change.

So today we’re talking about what to do in the face of this resistance, and I’ll share the surprising approach I use with my clients (and recommend to you) on this topic.

Thanks for listening.

Hungry for more of the things we talk about on this podcast? Visit mimigordon.com to find articles, classes, and other resources. Or to schedule a free 60-minute consultation to talk about working with me as your coach. You can also find me on Instagram @mimigordoncoaching.

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Original music by Amir Sberlo | Never Bored Photograph by Vivian Johnson Design by Deena Rutter This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

How’s “Failure” as an episode title? Does it really make you want to listen? I thought so.

Today we are indeed talking about failure. Specifically, how many of us encounter situations where our fear of failing threatens to prevent us from seizing opportunities or going after things we’d like. I’ll share a bit about where our fear of failure is born, and how it changes over time. And, we’ll break down what we’re actually afraid of, and learn a couple of helpful frameworks for overcoming the fear of failure.

Last but not least, I’ll tell you how to mentor your mind through experiencing fear of failure.

Thanks for listening.

Hungry for more of the things we talk about on this podcast? Visit mimigordon.com to find articles, classes, and other resources. Or to schedule a free 60-minute consultation to talk about working with me as your coach. You can also find me on Instagram @mimigordoncoaching.

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Original music by Amir Sberlo | Never Bored Photograph by Vivian Johnson Design by Deena Rutter This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Today on Joyful Leader we’re diving back into team culture.

This week is all about specifics — I’m walking through WHY, HOW, and WHAT from the framework we shared last week, and giving you different ways to apply each.

I’ll share specific examples from my experience. And, I’ll tell you how to apply a cultural leadership approach to your company, team, or a specific situation.

Thanks for listening.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni

Hungry for more of the things we talk about on this podcast? Visit mimigordon.com to find articles, classes, and other resources. Or to schedule a free 60-minute consultation to talk about working with me as your coach. You can also find me on Instagram @mimigordoncoaching.

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Original music by Amir Sberlo | Never Bored Photograph by Vivian Johnson Design by Deena Rutter This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm