It’s not always obvious when a business decision is strategy-based or fear-based. Today’s podcast episode is about the role fear has been playing in my decision-making lately. I’m sharing the signs that helped me realize I was making fear-based decisions and the questions I’m now asking because of this. Links Watch on YouTubeSee the Public…
It’s a question I repeat a lot, both to others and myself. “What would it look like if I were fearless?” It’s an insightful question to ask when you are facing a psychological roadblock, one that comes from a place of fear. This roadblock arises when you hesitate in order to avoid a negative outcome,…
Today’s podcast recording almost didn’t happen. In fact, many of my recent plans have been sidelined. So I’m talking about what’s going on, what it means for my work, and what I’m doing about it now. Links Watch on YouTubeSee the Public Tracker Want to join the next livestream?• Subscribe to get email reminders •…
Two months ago, I started a new experiment I call Night School. Today, I’m sharing about this idea that was inspired by my previous part-time grad studies experience. I’ll explain what worked well, what didn’t, and what I’m trying next. Links Watch on YouTubeSee the Public Tracker Want to join the next livestream?• Subscribe to…
I’m surprised I can even say it with a straight face. And yet, each time I repeat the pattern, I’m being sincere. It’s not a joke, even though I often chuckle at my own hubris in hindsight. I call it the “week one declaration”. In the initial days of a new practice or system, as…
Today I share how I’m feeling as I navigate through a messy part of the business process: choosing not just the long-term future direction of my business, but also the short-term. It’s uncomfortable, unclear, and I wish I could skip it. But I’m in it, and the only way is through. Links Watch on YouTubeSee…
All eyes were on the instructor as she pointed to the array of colourful glazes to choose from and reviewed what we needed to know for the next 90 minutes. Because that was all the time my friend Heather and I had to decorate our humble first attempts at pottery. The instructor was experienced enough…
After an on-and-off relationship with Instagram (mostly off), I’ve decided to take it seriously as a creator and educator. But doing that means confronting my baggage. Today’s episode is about what I’m doing this month to shift my mindset while trying to make it fun, too. Links Watch on YouTubeSee the Public Tracker Want to…
His one comment summed up what I’d been grappling with for months. “If I’m on social media, then I’m a hypocrite.” It was a lightbulb moment. It also just happened to be in the middle of being interviewed for the Focused podcast, hosted by Mike Schmitz and David Sparks. A boomerang effect Mike reached out…
I’m feeling like a broken record this week as I think, “Why are you doing this to yourself again?” This week I’m sharing the familiar cycle I’m in right now that always fills me with doubt and makes me wonder if I should look for a regular job instead. Links Watch on YouTubeImmunity to Change…