In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Akeisha Johnson discuss:

• Releasing the people and things that need to be released in your life.
• Knowing when to charge for the amateur hobby that is getting in the way of your career.
• Why you should have a coach (and how to identify the right coach for you).
• Setting performance metrics and evaluating them regularly.

Key Takeaways:

• Cancel culture does not work, but you can give people a safe space to facilitate change with the real problems in the world.
• A life coach is different from a sales coach. All coaches are different and have specialties.
• Coaching is for everyone. It is not just for people who have more means or a bigger title or any other. Don’t eliminate opportunities for yourself based on incorrect perceptions.
• The more accountability you have, the more likely you will be to follow through - coaching is a great way to hold yourself accountable.

"Those metrics that you're talking about is the difference between you actually steering the wheel and the wind blowing your boat." —  Akeisha Johnson

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Episode References: 

• Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299
• Video: Atomic Habits - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_nzqnXWvSo
• Book: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks - https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361

About Akeisha Johnson: Akeisha Johnson of An Inspired Story aims to transform workplace relationships by empowering business leaders to become the kind of boss other people WANT to work for. Her SafeSTTAR™ (Safe Space to Talk About Race) Programs provide facilitated meetings/ workshops for professionals to practice confronting and addressing DEI-related issues for the creation of impactful workplace initiatives and programs. 

Akeisha is a group coach/guide at Chief.com developing executive women in designing and scaling their careers. She is a featured speaker, a corporate trainer, and a program designer who creates interactive and innovatively engaging events with and for her clients. 

Connect with Akeisha Johnson:  

Website: https://aninspiredstory.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akeisha-johnson/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ais-coaching/about/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/an_inspired_story/

Connect with Steve Fretzin:

LinkedIn: Steve Fretzin

Twitter: @stevefretzin

Instagram: @fretzinsteve

Facebook: Fretzin, Inc.

Website: Fretzin.com

Email: [email protected]

Book: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!

YouTube: Steve Fretzin

Call Steve directly at 847-602-6911

Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

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