Best Katie Seaver Podcasts (2025)

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57: When things don't come "naturally" 14:58

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8d ago14:58

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Is there some area of your life that doesn't come "naturally"? Maybe it's some element of your work, parenthood, friendship, marriage, or even a hobby. If so, this episode is for you. We want to be skillful at something, and we want it to come easily. And when it’s hard, when we work for it, we can feel frustrated and insecure. Today I share two cl…

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56: One way to reduce stress + hours when you're a leader 22:21

22d ago22:21

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I was working with two clients (who are both leaders and managers) in the past week, and I was giving them both very similar coaching. Whenever that happens, I think: I should make a podcast about this. (Think this episode doesn't apply to you because you aren't an official "manager"? I define leadership quite broadly, so there's a good chance the …

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55: Edward’s Story 58:12

1M ago58:12

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In this episode, I’m sharing an interview with my client Edward. Edward is a husband, a father of four, an avid traveler, and a business owner and consultant. In our interview, he shares how he felt like his life was pretty good, but also felt off in ways he couldn't put his finger on. He talks about what led him to work with me, and how in our wor…

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54: Making reading (almost) as easy as Instagram — and more fun 20:46

2M ago20:46

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This episode is about reading, and how to help yourself read more. I love reading, but that’s actually *not* why I’m making the argument for doing it more. It’s because reading satisfies a very tricky set of conditions, in our modern lives: something that you can do, when you are completely exhausted, that does not have problematic side effects — a…

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53: One obstacle to clarity 22:26

2M ago22:26

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I coach on clarity — or figuring out what you want — a lot. I’ve realized recently there’s one thing that gets in the way of clarity with almost every client, at one point or another. And that obstacle is: thinking too much about implementation before clarity is established. So in this episode, I make my case for why we want to get clear on clarity…

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52: Adaptability 18:07

3M ago18:07

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Today I offer an idea that came up - as so many of my favorite ideas do - in working with one of my clients. That idea is: adaptability. I share a client story, a definition of adaptability (that might not be what you've heard before), and how I've applied it to one of my own challenges — plus, what I think you might take away from it, too. Subscri…

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51: How I grew + run my coaching business 1:03:19

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I’ve been coaching for a decade now, and my business has grown quite a bit. I frequently get asked about how I grew my business, how I run it now, and how I think about the business of coaching. In this episode, I answer some of these questions, as well as give a short summary of the state of my business. I love being a coach, and I hope this episo…

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50: Dealing with professional + creative rejection (Q&A) 28:30

4M ago28:30

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Today, I'm answering another question from a newsletter subscriber. Emily asks: “When do you know if it's the right time for a career change? or How to deal with rejection?” I answer these questions by offering a high-level concept, sharing 4 practical ideas, and discussing a bigger, deeper element that guides my own approach. I hope this episode i…

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49: An idea for traveling 11:24

5M ago11:24

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In the self-development space, there's often so much content about "seizing the new year." I can sometimes find it exhausting, so today, I wanted to share a shortie episode with an idea that you might not even use just yet. Today, let's talk about *travel.* I share the story of how I realized this little idea was worth sharing + a little more about…

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48: How I started a women's group — and how you can, too. 23:07

6M ago23:07

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If you’re starting to dream about the new year, I want to propose something that would significantly improve your year: Start a women’s group in 2025. I'm calling it a "women's group" - but this episode is for men, too. I talk about what this kind of group *is*, my own experiences starting one, how we run our meetings, and what I think works well f…

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47: When you're not going to f*cking meditate 17:25

6M ago17:25

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We are approaching a very particular time of year. There are holidays, extra activities and events, and it’s a lot. So today I’m sharing what to do when you’re not going to fucking meditate. Or do three pages of fucking journaling. Or take an hour-long fucking walk. Even if you would, in theory, like to do those things. Even if you’ve done those th…

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46: Feeling held by the world 12:34

7M ago12:34

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Today I want to share about "feeling held by the world." It's a desire, or need, that underlies many other problems - if you're frustrated in your friendships, if you can never be as productive as you might like - this might be a concept that helps you in unexpected ways. It's also come up with two different clients recently, and is a deep-yet-simp…

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45: “How do I assess and make good decisions for my future after a divorce?” (Q&A) 18:52

8M ago18:52

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I am answering another newsletter subscriber question today. Camilla asked: “I’ve just gotten divorced and not worked for some time while we relocated abroad and tried for a family. I have to get back to work but I’m scared and worry about how to communicate my career gap.” Camilla's question is about charting a new path after a divorce, but I thin…

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44: Maintaining friendships when you're exhausted + overwhelmed (Q&A) 27:58

8M ago27:58

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Today I’m answering another question from a newsletter subscriber. J asks: “How do I find time and energy for friendship when I'm exhausted by work and parenting?” I share 6 practical suggestions for maintaining friendships when you are tired and overwhelmed. And then I talk about a higher-level problem that I think may be at play here. I hope that…

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43: It might not be a logical decision (at least not in the way that you think) 19:01

9M ago19:01

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Here’s something I’ve said to three different clients just this week: It might not be a logical decision. (At least not in the way that you think). So, today, I want to expand on that a bit – I want to talk about three main weaknesses that our logical brain can have in some kinds of decision-making. Then, I’m going to talk about what we can consult…

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42: Getting your ego out of the way (Q&A) 26:56

9M ago26:56

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A newsletter subscriber recently asked: “How do I get my ego out of the way when approaching a career transition?” She's used to having the "credibility shortcut" of being a lawyer, and a part of her mourns that she won't have it in the same way — even though she likes her decision to try a new direction. Today, I'm sharing more about what I think …

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41: Radical friendship insights from my father 9:25

10M ago9:25

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Some time ago, I wrote about what I’ve learned about friendship from watching my dad. People tell me, over and over, that this piece about my dad really touched them, and really stayed with them. So, today I am putting these same ideas into podcast form, with some edits and a bit more detail. I think my dad has some pretty great — and even *radical…

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40: Hannah’s Story 1:01:34

10M ago1:01:34

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Today I’m interviewing my wonderful former client, Hannah. Hannah came to me when she was going through an extremely tough season at work, and wanted to make sure she navigated that season skillfully, and also didn’t let it completely negatively impact her personal life. So many people I speak with are dealing with a similar issue, and Hannah has a…

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39: Basking 17:24

11M ago17:24

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Today, I'm talking about basking, a body-based way of relating to people. Basking allows us to take in different, often quite useful information, and often produces different results. On this episode, I explain what basking is + how I learned about it originally. Plus, I share 5 different contexts in which you can use it, and why it’s so helpful in…

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38: When nothing is "wrong," but… 32:13

11M ago32:13

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I recently asked my newsletter community if there were any questions they would like me to answer on the podcast. I got some really good ones and today I’m answering this high-level question: “How do you advise people who are dealing with that general feeling of "stuckness”?” I realized, that on some level, so much of my work with clients is helpin…

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37: When you’re not seeing results 16:28

12M ago16:28

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Sometimes we go through periods where we do not see outside progress or results, despite taking the action. And that can be....frustrating (to put it mildly). Today, I wanted to share two ideas - one extended metaphor, and one short thought - that I've been reminding myself lately, in my own season of taking action without seeing a ton of results (…

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36: Self-development realism 12:25

1y ago12:25

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This episode is about self-development realism. To me, self-development realism is acknowledging the *reality* of your limitations when it comes to implementing ideas from podcasts, on instagram, or books. You can consume as much self-development content as you’d like, but I don’t want you to get frustrated or overwhelmed by it. I strongly believe …

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35: Agitation 29:57

1y ago29:57

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In this episode, I talk about agitation. If you're thinking: "What the heck is agitation, and why does it matter?" - well, this episode is for you. I'll start by defining the term - and make the case for why you should definitely care. (A lil' hint: ever struggled to stop doing something that doesn't serve you?) Then I'll share two general principl…

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34: A rant for people with Energetically Expensive Lives 30:14

1y ago30:14

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Today’s episode is a rant that I would like to share with people who have Energetically Expensive Lives. It’s a rant that I have been sharing with some of my clients who have energetically expensive lives, and it’s a rant that I just sometimes rant to myself, as I’m taking a walk, and feel fired up about these big, mistaken ideas that people with e…

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33: The Princess and the Pea (A Sensitivity Story) 28:06

1y ago28:06

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Today I am sharing a concept I’ve developed over the past year or so. Like most of my best concepts, it came out of my work with my 1:1 clients. One of my clients was extremely sensitive - which was both an incredible strength for her, and also caused some real suffering. I developed this concept to help her better understand what was going on for …

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32: Communicating with men (advice for women + everyone else) 54:23

1y ago54:23

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I’m back with my husband, Gil, to share some ideas about how to communicate with men. (This is part 2 of the series we started in Episode 31, where we discussed communicating with women.) In this episode, Gil and I share our best tips for communicating with men, and pull back the curtain of our marriage a bit, too. You’ll hear: + Why it never worke…

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31: Communicating with women (advice for men + everyone else) 51:11

1+ y ago51:11

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In coaching my male clients, I realized that there were some common challenges that they encountered, in communicating with their female partners — and that I could often help them communicate far more effectively! Truthfully, I hesitated to make this episode. I don't always love making gender-based generalizations - but I also felt like this was…

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30: Julie’s Story 55:36

1+ y ago55:36

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On today’s podcast, I’m sharing an interview I did with my former client, Julie. Our coaching work together covered many things – including a deep dive into decision-making + how to get better at it. In our conversation, Julie and I talk about: + The list of super-useful thoughts she cultivated about decision-making (which you should absolutely ste…

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29: “What actually happens during a life coaching engagement?” 26:07

1+ y ago26:07

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One of the most common questions I hear is some form of: so what actually *happens* on a coaching engagement? This is a great question. After all, life coaching is a relatively new profession, so many people aren’t familiar with it. And different coaches run their coaching engagements in different ways. Today I answer this question in two ways: f…

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28: Two Intentional Technology Ideas 21:59

1+ y ago21:59

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In this episode, I talk about intentional technology. I share the first two big things I did to get intentional about technology years ago. These are honestly pretty small + easy, but they also give you a big bang for your buck. So if you want the feeling of having done something for the new year, without actually doing a lot, I think these could b…

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27: Loving, functional families + individuation 16:06

1+ y ago16:06

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Today I am sharing a very specific observation that has some interesting implications during the holiday season. This is about people who grow up in generally loving, warm, functional families. Obviously this is a blessing, in so many ways. And yet, I have also observed that people who come from loving and warm and functional families will sometime…

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26: Take the Next Day Off 13:31

1+ y ago13:31

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As we enter the holiday season, I want to offer you an idea that has been really resonating with me in my life, and with my clients as well. Here it is: Take the next day off. If you’re trying to make an improvement in your life - do the new practice for one day, and then *take the next day off.* Don’t do it for two days in a row. It might sound a …

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25: “What Happened” Conversations 25:01

1+ y ago25:01

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Today I am talking about “what happened” conversations. A “what happened” conversation is a type of conversation that is incredibly useful when you are in a difficult, resentful, angry, or frustrated situation with someone. In this episode I explain more about what a “what happened” conversation is, why it’s useful, and when to do it. I get specifi…

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24: Making Decisions 19:09

1+ y ago19:09

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In this episode, I am talking about the pulling-the-trigger part of decision making. The part when you basically know what you want, but sometimes you hesitate, you feel anxious and indecisive and put off actually making the decision. I come to this episode as someone who has struggled to make decisions in the past. I'm sharing five practices or th…

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23: 10 Bread-and-Butter Coaching Topics 28:11

1+ y ago28:11

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Sometimes what holds people back from getting support is that they don’t even realize what kinds of topics coaches can help with. So in this episode, I share the 10 most common topics that come up in my own life coaching practice. Specificity is so helpful, so as I go through each category, I also share real client examples. I hope that sharing abo…

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22: Coaching vs Therapy 37:38

1+ y ago37:38

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One of the most common questions I hear from potential clients is: "What’s the difference between coaching and therapy?" In this episode, I answer that question in a few ways: + I share my favorite metaphor about the differences between the fields. + I talk more about the origins of the fields, differences in training, and also how it can feel diff…

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21: When you’ve changed but your partner…hasn’t, Part 2 36:58

1+ y ago36:58

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In part 2 of this conversation, I revisit a newsletter reader question about relationships + change. The reader asks: "I have done a LOT of work on myself, which has resulted in seeing the world differently, clarifying my values and what kind of life I’d like to live. "How can I continue on my new path while still accepting if my partner wants to k…

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20: When you’ve changed but your partner…hasn’t, Part 1 42:54

2y ago42:54

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I am answering another newsletter reader question today, a question about relationships + change. The reader asks: "I have done a LOT of work on myself, which has resulted in seeing the world differently, clarifying my values and what kind of life I’d like to live." "How can I continue on my new path while still accepting if my partner wants to kee…

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19: Kara’s Story 38:42

2y ago38:42

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On today’s podcast, I’m sharing an interview I did with my client, Kara, about her experiences being coached. Kara came to coaching not because her life was terrible — in fact, it wasn’t! She’d gone through more challenging periods in the past, and did have a lot of things she really wanted. But she felt like there was a disconnect between some of …

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18: Transitioning to Motherhood 49:24

2y ago49:24

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I recently asked my email newsletter list if they had any questions they’d like for me to answer on the podcast. Today, I answer one of those questions. A high-level summary of the question is: How do I gracefully transition to motherhood, from a career-oriented 30-year old with no kids and no role models? While I don’t particularly consider myself…

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17: Compass Instruction Manual 34:38

2y ago34:38

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One thing I do very, very frequently is help clients with problems like: “I don’t know what I want.” Or: “I don’t know what to do about my job or relationship or where to live.” Or: “I feel like my life is off but I’m not really sure what that even means.” I call these “compass problems” — because clients don’t know what direction they want to go i…

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16: Practical Ideas for Adult Friendships 31:20

2y ago31:20

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In this episode, I cover a topic that is close to my heart - adult friendship. And in particular, I talk about the mechanics of making and deepening friendships as an adult. I share 8 concepts, most of them inspired by the work of Shasta Nelson, that have been extremely helpful for me, and have had very practical implications for how I think about …

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15: A Generally Useful Prescription 38:45

2y ago38:45

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Today I want to share with you a generally useful prescription. This prescription is for you, if you’re feeling more anxious, down, stuck, frustrated, or uninspired than you’d like. This is for you if you’re convinced you need to throw out all the sugar in your house, or get rid of your smartphone, or quit your job + become a late-night TV comedy w…

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14: Olivia’s Story 1:30:40

2y ago1:30:40

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*“I was stuck…but not for lack of trying.”* On today’s podcast, I’m sharing an interview with my client Olivia. When I met Olivia, she was an engineer at a major corporation. She’s a highly intentional, driven, resourceful person (you’ve gotta hear the story of how she worked the system in college) — but still, she felt stuck + bone-deep exhausted.…

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13: A Radical Idea about Your Job 10:50

2y ago10:50

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In today’s episode, I’m offering you a radical idea: At work, your job is to add value. Your job is not to work a specific number of hours. In 10 Hours Back, my small group coaching program, we put this idea into practice. But I think even sitting with this concept will help you reorient what your job actually is, + find opportunities to make that …

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12: How to Work Fewer Hours 34:34

2y ago34:34

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Today, I’m sharing a high-level map of everything that you can do to reduce your working hours without sacrificing quality. If that sounds like a big topic, I agree! My goal is to share a comprehensive framework, so you can see everything you’re doing well, and find your opportunities for growth. Even if you’ve tried things before, I bet this podca…

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11: Work-Life Balance + 10 Hours Back (!!!) 18:06

2+ y ago18:06

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Today I’m talking about a topic that is close to my heart: cultivating work-life balance. We want to show up for our jobs and do good work that we’re proud of. And we also want to have time + energy for the things we love outside of work. I tell the story of my work-life balance role model + inspiration. And I share a new offer I have for anyone lo…

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10. Matt's Story 43:40

2+ y ago43:40

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In today’s podcast, I’m sharing an interview with my client, Matt Bruner. When I first met Matt, he was exhausted, burnt out, and *very* dissatisfied with his job. In fact, he told me on our initial consultation that he’d already decided to quit; it was just a matter of when. Perhaps you can relate? In our time together, Matt changed his work habit…

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9: My Story, Part 2 55:19

2+ y ago55:19

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In a continuation of this two-part series, I’m sharing more of my story. This is where things really get juicy – I share two more big experiences of transformation for me: how they shifted my perspective, and why they led me to become a coach. I’ve been in the muck and swamp of myself, and I hope that hearing what I’ve found can be helpful to you, …

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8: My Story, Part 1 34:27

2+ y ago34:27

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Recently, I realized that people who are new to my work might want to know a bit more *about* me. Like, who is this person who has this podcast? What’s her deal? So in this two-part series, I’ll be sharing the story of how + why I became a coach. I’ll also be sharing some of my core personal struggles + major moments of growth — because my personal…