A Change in Story

Does the thought of taking a standardized test send you into a panic?

If so, you're not alone. With so much on the line, the pressure of high-stakes test taking can get the best of many of us.

In this episode, test anxiety expert Tina Wiles shares some of her expertise in helping others to transform the way they approach test taking, not only through proven test-taking strategies, but also through shifting their mindset and learning how to calm the body to enhance mental performance.

Tina has nearly 20 years of experience helping test takers of all ages pass the ACT and SAT as well as professional certification and licensing exams.

To find out more about Tina and her work, check out her website my2tor.com, where you can also find a free, two-minute quiz to help you identify your test-taking mindset type and give you personalized strategies to overcome anxiety and improve performance.

If you find yourself at a place in life where you're unclear about your direction or goals, check out takeabeatcoaching.com to learn more about a 1:1 coaching program designed to help you better navigate stress and indecision in order to move toward the life that you envision.

*Disclaimer: The information contained in this episode is for the sole purpose of being informative and is not considered complete. It should not replace consultation with a qualified professional.

Today's episode is an interview with Dr. Kristen Williamson, a licensed professional counselor and neurodivergent advocate who herself experienced a later-in-life diagnosis of both ADHD and autism.

Dr. Williamson now has a passion for speaking and teaching on the topic of neurodiversity to help normalize and humanize what it can mean to be neurodivergent in today's world.

In this episode, she shares more of her own experience around the discovery that her brain is built a little bit different, and she clears up some common misconceptions around neurodivergence.

To find out more about Dr. Williamson and her speaking and consulting work, check out her website empoweredsolutionsllc.com.

If you find yourself at a place in life where you're unclear about your direction or goals, check out takeabeatcoaching.com to learn more about a 1:1 coaching program designed to help you better navigate stress and indecision in order to move toward the life that you envision.

*Disclaimer: The information contained in this episode is for the sole purpose of being informative and is not considered complete. It should not replace consultation with a qualified professional.

Career transition can be a challenging experience, especially moving from a decades-long military career into civilian life.

In this episode Josh Daniel, a retired military service member with more than 20 years in special operations, shares his experiences moving into civilian life and how he is now giving back by training and mentoring others in the skills he learned as a special forces soldier.

To find out more about Josh and his work, including his organizations Hero Games and Counter Culture Solutions, check out his website.

If you find yourself at a place in life where you're unclear about your direction or goals, check out takeabeatcoaching.com to learn more about a 1:1 coaching program designed to help you better navigate stress and indecision in order to move toward the life that you envision.

Want to reach out, be a guest or have a question? Contact [email protected].

*Disclaimer: The information contained in this episode is for the sole purpose of being informative and is not considered complete. It should not replace consultation with a qualified professional.

Ever find yourself focused on the negative or wondering about all the things that could go wrong?

As humans, it's hardwired into our brains to scout for danger, or negativity, in order to survive. But this instinct can sometimes get in our way, affecting our mood, outlook and even our sense of confidence. 

This episode explores why we sometimes tend toward the negative as well as some strategies to help counterbalance the side effects of this inclination.

Resources mentioned in episode: Positivity by Barbara Fredrickson, PhD

If you find yourself at a place in life where you’re unclear about your direction or goals, check out takeabeatcoaching.com to learn more about a 1:1 coaching program designed to help high achievers better navigate stress and indecision in order to move toward the life that they envision. 

Want to reach out, be a guest or have a question? Contact [email protected].

*Disclaimer: The information contained in this episode is for the sole purpose of being informative and is not considered complete. It should not replace consultation with a qualified professional. 

Today’s episode explores the topic of finding purpose, what that can look like and how to put it into practice.  

Transformational coach and entrepreneur Constance Curtis shares her experience of how she aligned more with her sense of purpose after a failed business endeavor forced her to re-examine her approach to entrepreneurship.

She shares strategies and tips that she uses herself and helps others with in order to create meaningful change in their lives. 

To find out more about Constance and her work, check out her website.

For additional coaching resources, you can also check out takeabeatcoaching.com to learn more about a 1:1 coaching program designed to help you better navigate stress and indecision in order to move toward the life that you envision. 

Want to reach out, be a guest or have a question? Contact [email protected].

*Disclaimer: The information contained in this episode is for the sole purpose of being informative and is not considered complete. It should not replace consultation with a qualified professional. 

With so much to do and consume and feeling like there's not enough time in the day, many of us are multitasking for some or most of the day.

While it can feel productive, multitasking can have downsides for our wellbeing and even our efficiency. This episode explores some of those downsides as well as how to try and cut back on doing everything at once.

Resources mentioned in episode: The Organized Mind by Daniel Levitin, PhD

If you find yourself at a place in life where you're unclear about your direction or goals, check out takeabeatcoaching.com to learn more about a 1:1 coaching program designed to help high achievers better navigate stress and indecision in order to move toward the life that they envision.

Want to reach out, be a guest or have a question? Contact [email protected].

*Disclaimer: The information contained in this episode is for the sole purpose of being informative and is not considered complete. It should not replace consultation with a qualified professional.

When you think of self-care, what's the first thing that comes to mind?

For many of us, self-care has become synonymous with treating ourselves, but caring for ourselves can run deeper than that.

This episode explores how to take your self-care practice a level further by aligning it with your values.

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Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin, MD

If you find yourself at a place in life where you're unclear about your direction or goals or even struggling to identify your current values, check out takeabeatcoaching.com to learn more about a 1:1 coaching program designed to help high achievers better navigate stress and indecision in order to move toward the life that they envision.

Want to reach out, be a guest or have a question? Contact [email protected].

*Disclaimer: The information contained in this episode is for the sole purpose of being informative and is not considered complete. It should not replace consultation with a qualified professional.

While they may be easy to discount, small wins can have a big impact on our ability to work toward goals and make change, especially those goals or changes that feel intimidating or a long way off.

This episode explores three reasons why acknowledging and celebrating small wins can help improve self-confidence, motivation and our ability to accomplish what we put our minds to.

If you find yourself at a place in life where you're unclear about your direction or goals, check out takeabeatcoaching.com to learn more about a 1:1 coaching program designed to help high achievers better navigate stress and indecision in order to move toward the life that they envision.

Want to reach out, be a guest or have a question? Contact [email protected].

*Disclaimer: The information contained in this episode is for the sole purpose of being informative and is not considered complete. It should not replace consultation with a qualified professional.

Burnout is something that a lot of us may struggle with at some point or another.

Given how sneaky burnout can be, though, it may be tricky to catch the warning signs that it's starting to creep in, or, to know what to do once burnout does set in.

To help explore some of the causes of burnout, as well as some strategies to help counteract it (and feel better), Daniela Wolfe, a licensed master social worker and burnout prevention specialist, shares her own experience recovering from burnout as well as how she now helps others to productively manage their time and daily tasks with ease.

In this episode, Daniela shares

• a very unexpected cause of burnout,
• eight areas of self-care to pay attention to, and
• her exhausted-to-empowered formula.

To find out more about Daniela, check out her website, Instagram, podcast and Free Quiz.

For additional coaching resources, you can also check out takeabeatcoaching.com to learn more about a 1:1 coaching program designed to help you better navigate stress and indecision in order to move toward the life that you envision.

Want to reach out, be a guest or have a question? Contact [email protected].

*Disclaimer: The information contained in this episode is for the sole purpose of being informative and is not considered complete. It should not replace consultation with a qualified professional.

After being hit with a series of challenges and loss, followed by the discovery of chronic illness, Heidi Blackie realized that her only lifeline was her—and her belief in her ability to heal.

Heidi spent years pushing her body to the limit as a competitive athlete, receiving awards and recognition for her accomplishments as a cyclist. But when her body could no longer be pushed to the same level, Heidi had to find a new source of strength.

In this episode, Heidi, who is also an occupational therapist, coach and speaker, shares her story of transformation and how self-compassion was key for helping her move from rock bottom to a place of empowerment.

For more information on Heidi as well as her free resources and coaching program, visit Unshakableme.com.

For additional coaching resources, you can also check out takeabeatcoaching.com to learn more about an 8 week, 1:1 coaching program designed to help high achievers better navigate stress and indecision in order to move toward the life that they envision.

Want to reach out, be a guest or have a question? Contact [email protected].

*Disclaimer: The information contained in this episode is for the sole purpose of being informative and is not considered complete. It should not replace consultation with a qualified professional.