Achieving Clarity Podcast

When we go through a transformational time in our lives, the event can cause significant disorientation causing us to not know the way forward. In this episode, we look at some concepts shared by Boyd Varty on how to regain the right direction, or track, of the life we want.

Many times we build our identity - our homes - in other people's opinions of us, in our jobs, our roles, a career - which then gives those people or things the power to make us homeless. In this episode, I share with you the journey I have taken to excavate my authentic self - my home - and how this may relate to your story.

When it comes to what we are doing with our lives, so many of us want to know that we are making progress, that there is a path and that we are on it. We want the movement in our days to demonstrate that our experience is meaningful. In this episode, we discuss that common concern and re-frame it into something more genuine and worthy of your focus.

Drama has pretty much always existed in everyday life - the Greeks used drama extensively in their theatrical culture. However, drama stops being fun when your life starts to resemble one! In this episode, we look at why some people revel living in drama, what some of their root cause issues are, and four steps you can take to drama-proof your life. 

In this episode, I share an article from Blair Braverman, a dogsledder who provides 7 rules he uses to keep his cool for any emergencies the outdoors throws him. Seeing as most of us are not dogsledders, these rules cross over very well for our personal situations so we can better keep our cool and think clearly for any situation we experience.

Of all the traits that great leaders should have, the vaguest and hardest to understand is probably “authenticity.” We’ve all heard it said that a great boss must be “authentic,” or “genuine.” But what exactly does this mean?

In this episode, we look at the definitions of authenticity, how and why it can be stripped away when climbing the organizational ladder, and what can be done to ensure you are authentic in all of your interactions, for the betterment of yourself and those you interact with.

Ever see social interactions going on around you where people tend to keep playing a familiar role, be it victim, rescuer, or persecutor? In this episode, we examine the Karpman Drama Triangle, what the roles are within in it, why people are consistently drawn to these roles, and a way to reframe it to a more positive outcome. 

In 2020, the World Economic Forum said that the three most important skills for the future are #1 complex problem solving skills, #2 critical thinking, and #3 creativity. In this episode, we look at complex problem solving, the art of nuance, and if you like the color green...have a listen to see what I mean.

In this episode, we look at the Einstellung Effect and how it can hinder your problem-solving abilities. Sometimes, what you know can hurt you!

What is a vision you currently have? Does it stir emotions in you when you think of it?

Your vision may not yet be a clear idea you can articulate to people, but the passion and the energy you feel about that idea is the vision already manifesting itself within your world by means of the emotion you feel. Learn why that is a good thing, and what it means about the importance of your vision in this episode.