The Opposite of Small Talk

Confucius told us that if we choose a job we love, we’ll never work another day in our lives. This idea that we need to find our singular passion is a message that starts in our childhood and weighs on us as adults. Terri Trespicio is challenging us to rethink the conventional wisdom around what we need to succeed in her new book, Unfollow Your Passion. In this episode we talk about owning your story, the value of staying in your comfort zone, and why embracing boredom could be your path to creativity and passion.

As children we have a natural tendency towards the superpowers of curiosity, resilience, authenticity, compassion, and playfulness. Somewhere along the way, the customs of adulthood lead us to prioritize efficiency and control. In this episode, we talk with Lynae Steinhagen, co-author of the new book The Five Lost Superpowers. We talk about appreciative inquiry (looking for what is working), the lifelong practice of ‘both/and’, and the importance of understanding your locus of control. We also all share the advice we would give to our younger selves. Later, Kristy retracts her opinion around the book Untamed and shares a funny story about knowing yourself.

There’s never a wrong time to bet on yourself! In this special episode Danielle interviews Kristy covering the topic of career transition, the lessons Kristy’s learned during this process, and how her own career transition into development, after two decades, has been a breath of fresh air for her professionally.

Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session.

Work with Kristy: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication.

Danielle and Kristy talk with Dr. Elia Gourgouris, the happiness doctor, about the paths to lasting happiness. We contemplate being grateful in the midst of adversity, why forgiveness equals freedom, and the influence of our personal brand on our lives. Later, Kristy shares a new strategy for journaling and how it has changed the volume and content of her daily journal practice.

Have you experienced stress and anxiety around speaking? Maybe you’ve found ways to cope with it so that you can do the work presentation or give a toast at an important event. But what would it be like if you could move past the fear and actually enjoy time in the limelight? In this episode Linda Ugelow, an author and speaking empowerment coach, shares the Inner Freedom Framework that helps her clients go from anxious speakers to delighting in the limelight.

Be sure to check out the bonus companion episode, where Linda takes us through some vocal warm ups. Download and practice along with us so that you’re ready to speak up when it matters.