Hosts:

🎤 Marc A. Pitman, CSP – Speaker, coach, and visionary wall demolisher 🎤 Emily Pitman – Systems and spaces designer, master planner

Episode Summary

In this milestone 10th episode of We're Still Figuring It Out, Emily and Marc Pitman continue the quarterly questions conversation with four guiding questions for the quarter. They reflect on leadership, personal growth, and the importance of making intentional space for what truly matters—whether it's supporting coaches, embracing creativity, or finding time for nature.

Expect honest conversations filled with insight, humor, and a touch of playful banter (including debates on the necessity of bugs and dirt). They also discuss balancing administrative roles with creative work, the power of deep questions in coaching, and how simple reminders—like "What do I want?"—can be unexpectedly challenging.

⏳ Timestamps & Key Topics 🔹 Introduction

• [00:00:03] Welcome to We're Still Figuring It Out!
• [00:00:35] Marc almost spits coffee all over his computer ☕💻
• [00:00:51] Introducing Marc's work with The Nonprofit Academy & Quadrant 3 Leadership Coaching Certification

🔹 The Power of Deep Questions

• [00:01:46] Emily's unique coaching style & why her "weird" questions land perfectly
• [00:02:30] The impact of feeling seen and how Emily's approach makes that happen
• [00:02:53] Kicking off the 4 Questions for Quarter 2

🔹 Balancing Roles & Leadership

• [00:04:00] Are we honoring Emily's role as COO at Conquer Leadership Group?
• [00:05:26] Finding the balance: administrative tasks vs. creative coaching
• [00:06:10] Sticky notes, whiteboards, and cats as project managers 🐱

🔹 Supporting & Celebrating Coaches

• [00:06:45] How can we support Q3LC coaches beyond certification?
• [00:07:58] Emily's idea for a quarterly coaching community update

🔹 The Hardest Question: "What Do I Want?"

• [00:09:29] Marc's daily reminder: What do I want?
• [00:10:48] Why answering this question feels uncomfortable
• [00:11:50] Marc's dream of getting a PhD in Leadership 🎓

🔹 Self-Care & Making Space for Joy

• [00:14:33] Emily's goal: "When will I go to state parks?" 🌲🏕️
• [00:15:03] The need for nature, fresh air, and a break from screens
• [00:16:50] Marc and Emily debate bugs, dirt, and the proper footwear for hiking 🦶🪲

🔹 Looking Ahead: The Power of Reflection

• [00:17:40] Why quarterly reflection matters
• [00:18:10] Creating visual reminders to stay accountable
• [00:19:20] Inviting listeners to share their own quarterly rhythms

💡 Key Takeaways

✅ Making Space for Creativity – It's easy to get lost in admin work. We have to be intentional about carving out space for our passions.

✅ Quarterly Reflection Questions Matter – They help keep us aligned, grounded, and focused on what we truly value.

✅ Supporting Others = Supporting Ourselves – Leadership and coaching aren't just about giving. It's also about receiving and growing together.

✅ Nature Is a Reset Button – Whether it's a local park or a road trip, getting outside can be healing and clarifying.

✅ Asking "What Do I Want?" Feels Hard, But It's Worth It – The journey to self-awareness and growth starts with this question.

💬 Join the Conversation!

We want to hear from you! 📩 What questions guide your own quarterly reflections? 📩 How do you make space for creativity and self-care?

Drop your thoughts in the comments or email us at [your email here].

✨ Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, keep asking great questions—because we're all still figuring it out. 🚀

Thank you Lexi Moreno and Caleb Pitman composing / mixing / mastering / guitar / trumpet; Zoe bass