
#34 - STOP Living on Autopilot! Take Control and Create Your Best Life /w Leighton Dewitt
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08/24/23 • 30 min
Welcome to The Nomad Solopreneur show!
I'm your host, Gabe Marusca, joining you on your solopreneurship journey as you learn, build, and grow.
Today, I had the pleasure of sharing Leighton Dewitt story. A life coach and podcast host at Mindful Escape on a mission to empower individuals to break free from the shackles of routines, discover their true purpose, and live a life filled with passion, authenticity, and joy. Through the transformative power of personal stories, coaching, meditation, and mindfulness, he guides and inspires others to cultivate self-awareness, inner piece, and personal growth.
Topics we delve deep into today's episode, and we'll challenge you to redefine success and create your own world where you can escape the ordinary and unlock your fullest potential.
Tune in to discover how Leighton's unique journey can inspire you to live authentically.
Important Time Stamps
(01:58) - How did the Mindful Escape movement come to life
(07:49) - How to take control of your life
(11:10) - Benefits of incorporating mediation into your routine
(13:48) - Habit stacking and tips on slowing down
(16:11) - The Importance of Mindfulness of being in balance with yourself
(20:56) - The life-changing effect an unexpected event can have on your life
(25:02) - Recommended Resources
(28:08) - The 24h Challenge
Connect with Leighton
- Mindful Escape Podcast: youtube.com/@Mindfulescape222
- Instagram: instagram.com/leightondewitt/
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leighton-dewitt-1011811b/
Leighton Recommends
- The Chimp Paradox, by Professor Steve Peters
- Mindful Escape Podcast, hosted by Leighton Dewitt
Support The Show
- Review the show on Spotify
- Review the show on Apple Podcasts
- Follow the show: gabe.li/podcast
- Consider donating: buymeacoffee.com/gabemarusca
Connect with Gabe
- Website: gabemarusca.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca
- Twitter: twitter.com/GabeMarusca
- Instagram: instagram.com/GabeMarusca
- Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@gabemarusca
Until Next Week,
Pura Vida!
Gabe - The Nomad Solopreneur
Welcome to The Nomad Solopreneur show!
I'm your host, Gabe Marusca, joining you on your solopreneurship journey as you learn, build, and grow.
Today, I had the pleasure of sharing Leighton Dewitt story. A life coach and podcast host at Mindful Escape on a mission to empower individuals to break free from the shackles of routines, discover their true purpose, and live a life filled with passion, authenticity, and joy. Through the transformative power of personal stories, coaching, meditation, and mindfulness, he guides and inspires others to cultivate self-awareness, inner piece, and personal growth.
Topics we delve deep into today's episode, and we'll challenge you to redefine success and create your own world where you can escape the ordinary and unlock your fullest potential.
Tune in to discover how Leighton's unique journey can inspire you to live authentically.
Important Time Stamps
(01:58) - How did the Mindful Escape movement come to life
(07:49) - How to take control of your life
(11:10) - Benefits of incorporating mediation into your routine
(13:48) - Habit stacking and tips on slowing down
(16:11) - The Importance of Mindfulness of being in balance with yourself
(20:56) - The life-changing effect an unexpected event can have on your life
(25:02) - Recommended Resources
(28:08) - The 24h Challenge
Connect with Leighton
- Mindful Escape Podcast: youtube.com/@Mindfulescape222
- Instagram: instagram.com/leightondewitt/
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leighton-dewitt-1011811b/
Leighton Recommends
- The Chimp Paradox, by Professor Steve Peters
- Mindful Escape Podcast, hosted by Leighton Dewitt
Support The Show
- Review the show on Spotify
- Review the show on Apple Podcasts
- Follow the show: gabe.li/podcast
- Consider donating: buymeacoffee.com/gabemarusca
Connect with Gabe
- Website: gabemarusca.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca
- Twitter: twitter.com/GabeMarusca
- Instagram: instagram.com/GabeMarusca
- Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@gabemarusca
Until Next Week,
Pura Vida!
Gabe - The Nomad Solopreneur
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#33 - 5 TOXIC MYTHS About Productivity That Are Holding You Back /w Katarina Koik
Welcome to The Nomad Solopreneur show I'm your host, Gabe Marusca, joining you on your solopreneurship journey as you learn, build and grow.
Today we are talking with Katarina Koik, who turn her 15 years of corporate experience into a transformative journey for professionals and entrepreneurs worldwide. From leading high-stakes projects in the bank industry to building a peak performance mastery methodology, Katarina is helping individuals unlock their full potential and catapult to the next level of success. Despite managing her business, Katarina balances a bustling household as a proud mom of a daughter, twin boys, and a canine companion.
She's able to do all that thanks to achieving peak performance to productivity. In this riveting episode, we dive deep with Katarina, who transitioned from leading high-stakes bank projects to mastering peak performance in productivity.
Katarina shares her personal journey, detailing how she manages her bustling household, including being a proud mom to three kids, while simultaneously achieving her business objectives. She breaks down common myths about productivity, emphasizing that it's not just about time management. Discover the real cost of multitasking and the importance of creating space for creativity. Katarina also highlights the dangers of miscommunication and its impact on performance.
The episode is packed with resources and actionable insights, culminating in a 24-hour challenge that pushes listeners to introspect and take that crucial first step. Much like Katarina's journey, it's about transformation, efficiency, and finding one's true potential.
Tune in for an episode that promises to challenge your beliefs and elevate your productivity game!
Important Time Stamps
(06:39) - From Corporate Leader to Business Owner
(14:49) - 1st Productivity Myth - Productivity is about Time Management
(17:26) - 2nd Productivity Myth - More working hours, greater output
(20:08) - 3rd Productivity Myth - Increasing Productivity with To-Do Lists
(22:21) - 4th Productivity Myth - Multitasking Improves Productivity
(24:30) - 5th Productivity Myth - If you use all your energy, you're more productive
(26:58) - 3 Resources to Boost Your Productivity
(31:34) - How to Connect with Katarina Koik
(31:53) - 24h Challenge - Finding your Why & Achieving Your Goal
Connect with Katarina
- Website: aturpeak.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katarina-koik
Recommended Resources
- Start With Why, by Simon Sinek
- Atomic Habits, by James Clear
- The top 3 communication mistakes - aturpeak.com
Support The Show
- Review the show on Spotify
- Review the show on Apple Podcasts
- Follow the show: gabe.li/podcast
- Consider donating: buymeacoffee.com/gabemarusca
Connect with Gabe
- Website: gabemarusca.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca
- Twitter: twitter.com/GabeMarusca
- Instagram: instagram.com/GabeMarusca
- Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@gabemarusca
Until Next Week,
Pura Vida!
Gabe - The Nomad Solopreneur
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#35 - A Unique Journey of Design Thinking & Innovation /w Vaughan Broderick
Welcome to The Nomad Solopreneur Show!
I'm your host, Gabe Marusca, joining you on your solopreneurship journey as you build, grow, and learn.
Today we have with us Vaughan Broderick, who sold his business, backpacked 23 countries, got an MBA, and then launched into the world of design thinking and innovation.
He aims to inspire people like you to think differently about life and business.
Vaughan shared today with us the DUCTRI design thinking model created by Dr. Christian Walsh.
A model that considers the resources and implementation phases critical to innovation.
Important Time Stamps
(00:39) From Printing Industry to Property Entrepreneurship
(02:53) MBA Journey and Year-long Backpacking Adventure
(06:03) Transition to Design Thinking and Coaching
(10:46) Introduction to Design Thinking and its Core Mindsets and Principles
(13:28) The Creating Phase of Design Thinking
(21:03) Recommended resources for diving deeper into Design Thinking & Innovation
(24:29) Where to connect with Vaughan and find his free design thinking resources
Connect with Vaughan
- Website: vaughanbroderick.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vaughanbroderick/
- Newsletter: vaughanbroderick.com/newsletter/
- Free Executive Leadership Report: vaughanbroderick.com/leadership-report/
Vaughan Recommends
- Creative Confidence, a book by Tom & David Kelley
- The Futur program and community, by Chris Do
- Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works, a book by Roger L. Martin and A.G. Lafley
Support The Show
- Review the show on Spotify
- Review the show on Apple Podcasts
- Follow the show: gabe.li/podcast
- Consider donating: buymeacoffee.com/gabemarusca
Connect with Gabe
- Website: gabemarusca.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca
- Twitter: twitter.com/GabeMarusca
- Instagram: instagram.com/GabeMarusca
- Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@gabemarusca
Until Next Week,
Pura Vida!
Gabe - The Nomad Solopreneur
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