Reinvention Road Trip

Welcome to the Reinvention Road Trip with Jes Averhart! Jes is obsessed with the Road to REINVENTION. As a Mom, Storyteller, 4th Generation Entrepreneur and member of a Badass Girl Tribe – she uses her flaws and lessons to fuel each incredible life chapter!
Have you been Soul Searching these days? Daydreaming about what your life could look like if only you could just (fill in the blank)? Take comfort my friends, you're not alone.
These days people are taking stock of who they are, how they are contributing to the world around them and wondering if...there's more. So many of us are dusting off our dreams and wondering...is now the right time to pursue them?
Before you dig in, you better know what's in front of you. When you walk in to this new space there will be roadblocks. The key is knowing 1.) that they exist 2.) how to navigate them with confidence.
Step into the New You with your eyes wide open. You deserve to CRUSH your reinvention story! In this first episode, we'll set the stage for the 6 most common roadblocks you'll encounter and tips to build the right foundation.
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0:06 - Podcast Introduction

0:49 - Episode Introduction

1:54 - Six Reinvention Roadblocks

2:28 - A Fixed Mindset

4:19 - Fear Factor

5:15 - Fear Exercise

6:56 - Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

7:45 - Sacrifice

8:49 - Statistics

10:54 - Fraud-Zilla (Imposter Syndrome)

14:46 - Being Frozen

15:30 - Core Value Asset Mapping

17:09 - Being Flywheel-LESS

18:07 - Do the Next Right Thing

20:27 - Closing

21:46 Outro

If you would like more information, you can find all things reinvention at JesAverhart.com where you can join the Reinvention Road Trip. You can also find a link to the Impostor Syndrome Podcast episode there for more information.

"The people who are closest to you are often incredibly uncomfortable with your reinvention."
Whew....isn't that the truth. Melissa Sheets, Photographer & Creative Specialist at Kidbox.com shares how she made tough but thoughtful decisions leading to a life she could only imagine. After returning from Haiti, she found seclusion on a local farm that provided her time to reflect on her marriage and career. The clarity that she gained, gave her the confidence to explore the next best version of herself as a mom, partner, entrepreneur and world citizen.
It can be hard for the people around you to accept the idea that you are in a season of growth and change. The challenge is to take care of yourself and love people along the way without taking your eye off your destination.
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Interview with Melissa Sheets

0:00 - Intro Quote

0:39 - Podcast Introduction

1:12 - Episode Introduction

2:30 - Guest Introduction

3:30 - Guest Bio

5:21 - Melissa’s Crumbling Moment

8:33 - The Seeking of More

11:21 - The Awakening

13:29 - Divorce & Reinvention

15:39 - “You’ll never make it on your own”

16:36 - The Void of Divorce

19:37 - Two Truths and a Lie

20:21 - Truth - Don’t Like to Be Alone, But Needed to Be Alone

22:24 - Truth - The People Closest to You May Not Support Your Reinvention.

24:12 - Being Still in the Midst of Chaos

25:35 - Lie - “I need to have perfection to be worthy”

27:06 - Updates & Takeaways

27:35 - Personal Update “Five Years Later...”

30:11 - Takeaway - “We are only stuck because we allow ourselves to be stuck...”

32:10 Outro

We would like to give our thanks to Melissa Sheets for participating in Today’s Episode.

Melissa Sheets is Creative Director at Kidbox

If you would like more information, you can find all things reinvention at JesAverhart.com where you can join the Reinvention Road Trip.

Welcome back, friends! Today, we’re going to dive a little deeper and explore some new territory on our Comfort Cliff. If you’ve never reflected on your crucible moments...today is the day!

We’ll spend time in our Empowerment Zone learning what Crucible Moments are and how they impact our growth and reinvention journey.

Here’s how I define your Crucible moments. It’s the heat, baby! The pressure that you feel during key moments of your life. It’s the dangerous fire and the gorgeous risk. The conditions under which we are forced to withstand an extreme test. It’s in these moments that something new, precious and more valuable has the potential to be created.

So if you’re ready...let’s jump right in.

Everybody's talking about impostor syndrome. It’s the new phrase we’re throwing around, right? So, what's all this buzz about. Impostor Syndrome is a feeling. Bottom line. A feeling of being a fraud that if not checked, can drive you to make decisions that might hold you back.

Hold you back from what...? Pursuing your dream job, starting that blog for millennials, going after that new role in your department or moving to another country to open a little coffee shop.

Impostor Syndrome is a feeling that if gone unchecked can wreak some havoc on your life and have you doubting even the most logical or oblivious more.

Turns out 70% of Americans suffer from Impostor Syndrome. Today, I want to help you and hopefully save you some angst along the way. I’ll share the 5 types of impostors and a few quick tip to overcoming this common feeling of intellectual self-doubt.

Dr. Valerie Young found these subgroups in her book The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women.

· Perfectionist
· Superwoman/Superman
· The natural genius.
· Soloist
· The Expert
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Imposter Syndrome

0:00 - Introduction Quotation

0:16 - Podcast Introduction

1:00 - Episode Introduction

2:18 - Jes’ 1st Encounter with Imposter Syndrome

4:15 - Feeling like a Fraud

5:12 - The Exit from GE

6:07 - Imposter Syndrome & The Five Types of Imposters

7:49 - The Perfectionist

8:28 - The Superman/woman

9:02 - The Natural Genius

9:45 - The Soloist

10:22 - The Expert

10:48 - Five Types Summary

11:58 - Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

12:09 - Get Honest

13:35 - Help from a Superstar Friend

16:01 - Focus on Facts not Feelings

17:31 - Know that Sometimes being an Outsider is Normal

19:14 - Know your Highlight Reel

22:16 - Fake it Until You Make It

23:08 - Do away with If-Then Statements

26:00 - Closing

28:35 Outro

If you would like more information, you can find all things reinvention at JesAverhart.com where you can join the Reinvention Road Trip.

Mentioned Specifically in this Podcast:

The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women by Dr. Valerie Young

Goal Digger Podcast by Jenna Kutcher

Are you ready to take the Leap?! Yes! No. Not sure? Luckily, there is no wrong answer.
Depending on where you are on your Comfort Cliff is how you'll decide when to jump. Discover the three zones that guide our journey and move us closer to the Growing Edge!
"Life is often a battle between the person you are today and the person you’re meant to become." Deep down you know you are meant for more. In this season, we'll explore the powerful stories of women who have moved through their Empowerment Zones. They will share the messiness before they got to the Growing Edge and decided to leap!
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