Welcome to Wake Up and Pay Attention - the podcast that helps you create powerful, sustainable change from the inside-out. I’m your host, Mark Robertson. I’m an Executive Coach with over 25 years of experience in Leadership Development and Professional Coaching. If you’ve ever felt like you’d really like to make life changes but you’re stuck, you’re bombarded by the noise of the world around you, and struggling to find your footing, you’re in the right place. Together, we’re going to explore ...
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Letting Go to Go Deeper: Finding Clarity, Spiritual Growth, and Personal Transformation through Ontological Coaching
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36:26For over a year, I’ve had meaningful conversations here on Wake Up and Pay Attention. Recently, I’ve been feeling a deeper sense of clarity and purpose calling me forward. This episode marks a transition. It is the final episode under this name, but it is not the end of our journey. I am evolving the podcast into something even bigger. This next st…
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Returning to Wholeheartedness: Realigning my Career and Personal Commitments
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41:43For the past two months, I’ve been in deep self-reflection, questioning all of my career and personal commitments, and whether I’m truly living in alignment with what matters most. I had to ask myself: Where did my wholeheartedness go? Where am I out of alignment with what I care about most at this stage of my life? In this episode, I open up about…
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Endings, Beginnings, and Transformations – Reflecting on a Life-Changing Journey
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40:39As the year comes to a close, I invite you to join me for a heartfelt reflection on a year filled with personal growth, change, and adventure. In this episode, I take you through the final leg of my transformative 33-day road trip. A journey that stretched across breathtaking national parks, reconnected me with my military upbringing and reminded m…
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How a 33-Day Journey Through Nature Taught Me to Slow Down, Trust My Gut, and Find Balance in Life (Part II)
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46:59Nature has this incredible way of reflecting back on what we need to see if we’re willing to slow down and listen. In this episode, I take you with me on a leg of my 33-day journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks. But this isn't just a travel story—it's about what these towering trees, sweep…
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33 Days, No Plans: The Surprising Life Lessons I Discovered on a Spontaneous Road Trip (Part 1)
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37:40Taking a break from our usual routines can really open our eyes to new ways of seeing and doing things. In this episode, I dive deep into the lessons I learned from my recent 33-day sabbatical journey, specifically how our understanding of ourselves influences our daily decisions and experiences. Throughout this road trip, I embraced the role of th…
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How Ontological Coaching Enhances Communication and Personal Growth with Chalmers Brothers
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43:04In this special episode, I sit down with my dear friend and former business partner, Chalmers Brothers, for a candid, unscripted conversation about personal growth, communication skills, and the transformative power of ontological coaching. Chalmers has been a huge influence on my journey, and together, we reflect on how we first met, our early wor…
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How Positive Declarations Can Transform Your Life and Boost Personal Growth
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31:31Have you ever stopped to think about the power of your words? Not just the words you say to others, but the ones you say to yourself? Whether we realize it or not, we’re constantly declaring things about ourselves, and these declarations can have a huge impact on our lives. In this episode, I dive into the powerful concept of declarations and how t…
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The Importance of Acceptance to our Well Being
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27:54Life can feel overwhelming sometimes, but what if finding peace and joy was simpler than we thought? The secret lies in acceptance. In this episode, I dive into acceptance and how it can transform your daily life. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or frustrated by things you can't change, this episode is for you. You’ll learn why acceptance is import…
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The Power to Change and Asking for What You Really Want in Life
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37:45Have you ever noticed how two people can look at the same thing and see it completely differently, effectively seeing two different worlds? In this episode, I talk about my recent eye surgery and how it viscerally reminded me of where our power lies to change our perspective on anything or anyone in our life- by changing yourself, in here, and not …
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Time Management Isn’t Possible! Better Capacity Management is the Answer
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37:42We all make promises, both big and small, every day. But have you ever stopped to think about how these promises are shaping your life, stress levels, and relationships? Understanding and managing these commitments can dramatically change how you navigate both personal and professional spheres. In this episode, we dive into the crucial skill of man…
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Living a Healthy Life: The Me and The We!
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27:56Have you ever thought about how taking care of yourself and spending time with others both play huge roles in how happy and fulfilled you feel? Life's a balancing act, especially when it comes to looking after ourselves and keeping up with our social and professional life. In this episode, I explore the delicate balance between self-care ("the me")…
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The Trust Episode: How to build strong trust, and repair broken trust, in any relationship
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43:03Are you ready to delve into one of life's most crucial relationship building skills —the ability to build, maintain and repair trust? Whether it’s in personal relationships or professional environments, navigating and understanding trust can drastically enhance our interactions, our well-being, and literally shape the life we’re able to create! Tod…
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The Leadership Episode: The Art of Conversation and Building Trusting Relationships
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33:21Are you striving to be a better leader but unsure where to focus your efforts? Most leaders don’t really understand the underlying, fundamental ACTION that constitutes leadership, and so they don’t know where to focus their time and attention! Leading effectively isn't really about giving orders or setting goals, it's about mastering the art of con…
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How humans actually learn: Mastering effective learning to transform your skills and life
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42:44In a world that demands constant growth and development, learning is not just a luxury, it's a necessity. But the truth is, most of us have never been taught how to learn effectively. We often find ourselves stuck in frustrating cycles of trial and error, or worse, we give up entirely when faced with the discomfort of the learning process. In this …
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The 4 basic moods of life: Dramatically alter your life experience by shifting your mood!
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34:38Are you feeling bitterness towards others, or feel like there’s nothing you can do to change things? Do you find yourself constantly blaming others for your circumstances or feeling like there's no hope for a better future? In today’s episode, I’ll share with you the "four basic moods" that heavily influence our life experiences— Resentment, Resign…
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It’s possible to stop getting emotionally triggered, or getting your feelings hurt: Learn how here!
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28:43Have you ever felt like certain conversations in relationships just set you off? Many of us find ourselves reacting emotionally, often due to our "buttons" being pushed, without fully understanding why. This can lead to cycles of conflict and misunderstanding that erode our relationships. It often feels like our emotions are controlled by the words…
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We all make judgments: how to effectively judge yourself and others through understanding assessments and assertions
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38:20Have you ever found yourself stuck in a judgment about someone else, or maybe felt trapped by others’ opinions of you? It’s easy to get caught in the cycle of outdated assessments that cloud our relationships and self-perception. In this episode, I dive deeper into the conversation started in episode seven about the crucial distinctions between ass…
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How to unlock the power of Assessments and Assertions for personal growth, clearer communication and improved relationships
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51:49Are you tired of getting stuck in endless arguments, feeling misunderstood, or struggling with negative self-talk? In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of language and explore the critical distinction between assessments and assertions. Join me as I share insights on how understanding this difference can dramatically transform the way you c…
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The power of communication skills and meaningful conversations to improve interpersonal relationships
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28:24Have you ever wondered why some relationships feel as effortless as a perfect dance, while others feel more like stepping on each other's toes? It all boils down to the conversations we have, those we speak out loud and the ones silently swirling in our minds. Join me in today’s episode, as we explore how powerful conversations shape the relationsh…
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The power of our body: Understanding and accessing embodied habits for a more fulfilled life
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32:07Ever noticed how changing your body posture can instantly shift your thinking, speaking, listening, and/or your current emotion or mood? Many of us move through our days on autopilot, letting old habits dictate our actions, emotions, thoughts and our ability to communicate. It's easy to feel like we’re not choosing, we’re just going through the mot…
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Understanding Emotions and Moods: How to become aware of and better navigate your emotional state.
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42:49Do you ever feel like your emotions are all over the place, or you're stuck in a mood you can't shake off? Sometimes, we react to things without knowing why, or we feel down without a reason. This can be confusing and can make our days harder. If we don't understand what's going on inside us, these emotions and moods can affect everything we do, fr…
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Ready to change your narrative? Let your internal dialogue work for you
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36:49Did you know that your internal dialogue affects your emotional state and your body language? Have you ever noticed that negative self-talk leads you to slouch and even hide, but positive self-talk leads you to an open and confident posture? That’s because language, emotion, and the body are interconnected. And so, whatever we tell ourselves, also …
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Feeling stuck? Discover how self-awareness can drive your personal growth
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32:37Have you ever wondered why you see yourself differently than the way other people do? Truth is, we are all unique observers. No one sees or observes the same way. So, for us to become better observers of ourselves, our starting point is self-awareness. For us to change, we have to first notice that we need to change, looking deeper into our behavio…
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The art of self-awareness: Mastering ontological design for personal growth
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42:49What has been the most powerful thing that has happened in my life? This question prompted me to decide what I wanted to do in life. And this can help redefine your life too. I am Mark Robertson. I provide Executive and Personal coaching for personal development through ontological design. Growing up as a military brat with a difficult family backg…
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Welcome to Wake Up and Pay Attention - the podcast that helps you create powerful, sustainable change from the inside-out. I’m your host, Mark Robertson. I’m an Executive Coach with over 25 years of experience in Leadership Development and Professional Coaching. If you've ever felt like you'd really like to make life changes but you’re stuck, you’r…
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