April Garcia's PivotMe

In this powerful episode, April interviews Jenny Wood, a former Google leader turned coach and author of Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It. After 18 years at Google, Jenny shares her bold leap into entrepreneurship, the fear she had to conquer, and the hard truths about self-promotion and rejection. The conversation dives deep into managing negative self-talk, learning from failure, and scaling a business without losing your soul. If you've ever wrestled with imposter syndrome or struggled to ask for what you're worth—this episode is your playbook.

Key Takeaways:

• Why fear of asking is often rooted in our self-worth stories

• How to turn rejection into fuel for growth and not shame

• The FLIP framework to know when it's time to pivot

• "Good enough" is often the secret to moving forward

• How to blend corporate polish with entrepreneurial grit

• Tactical strategies for shameless (and effective) self-promotion

• Creative ways to scale one-on-one coaching into broader impact

• Why failure is not only necessary—but worth celebrating

• How to stop maximizing and start satisficing for better decisions

• Why courageous decisions often come from personal pain

Action Steps:

1. Write down one fear-based belief you're telling yourself and reframe it.

2. Practice shameless self-promotion—highlight your wins publicly.

3. Identify one project or role that's no longer aligned, and use FLIP to evaluate it.

4. Set a timer and reach out to one person about your business, product, or offer.

Quote: "Success doesn't come from avoiding rejection—it comes from surviving it and rewriting the story you tell yourself about it."

Resources Mentioned:

• Jenny's book: The Chase

• Jenny's website and coaching programs

• FLIP Framework: Fun, Learning, Impact, Personal Growth

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In this episode, April breaks down the false dilemma of "either-or" thinking and makes the case for the genius of "AND." Drawing inspiration from Jim Collins' Built to Last, April shares personal stories, client examples, and tactical steps to show you how to stop limiting yourself and instead ask the better question: "How can I do both?" If you've ever felt like you had to choose between your goals and your family, your health and your business, your creativity and your discipline—this episode will unlock new possibilities.

Key Takeaways:

• Why "either/or" is often a lie that limits our lives and business

• What Jim Collins meant by the "Genius of AND"

• April's personal battle with balancing parenting and ambition

• Real client stories that highlight how to bust through black-and-white limitations

• A 3-step system to shift your mindset and live into "AND"

• The pivotal question that changes everything: "What would need to be true for this to be easy?"

Action Steps:

1. Identify your "OR" moments – Where have you bought into false choices?

2. Challenge the assumption – Ask: Is this really true, or is fear masquerading as fact?

3. Pivot with power – Ask: What would need to be true for me to have BOTH?

Quotes:

"Black-and-white thinking will rob us of our dreams." "If the current system doesn't work for you—burn it down and build a new one." "When you live in the genius of AND, you open yourself up to limitless possibilities."

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In this episode, April sits down with Bob Molle—Olympic wrestler, two-time Grey Cup champion, and leadership coach—to explore what it really takes to perform when it matters most. From bouncing back after back surgery to building a consulting empire, Bob reveals how embracing discomfort is the secret weapon behind sustained success. April pushes deep into his mindset—probing for imposter syndrome, fear, and identity loss—but what she uncovers is a man grounded in presence and possibility.

What You'll Learn:

• How to turn physical and emotional "shock" into transformation

• Why high performers don't fear failure—they reframe it

• How resilience isn't inherited, it's chosen

• Tools Bob uses to coach elite performers under pressure

• The difference between being average and deciding you're not

Key Quotes:

"You don't graduate from hardship—you reframe it." "We're not average. And you don't have to be either." "Shock is the starting point of your evolution."

Actionable Takeaways:

• Reframe your past losses as learning experiences

• Stay where your feet are—practice being in the moment

• Make the decision today that you are not average

• In shock moments, ask: What is this here to teach me?

• Choose evidence that empowers you, not weakens you

Bob's story is a lesson in grit, clarity, and redefining what's possible. Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or just someone standing in your own way, this episode shows what happens when you get comfortable being uncomfortable.

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In this inspiring episode of PivotMe, April revisits one of her most loved concepts: the Atta Folder. If you're new to it—think of it as your personal vault of encouragement. April dives into why it's not just for you, but how regularly building up others can radically transform your team, your relationships, and even your leadership legacy.

Key Takeaways:

• What an Atta Folder Is: A digital or physical space where you store positive feedback, praise, and reminders of your value—for when you need it most.

• Why It Matters: We all have easy access to what's gone wrong. The Atta Folder is your curated reminder of what's gone right—fuel for your confidence.

• From Self to Team: Start by building your own Atta Folder, but don't stop there. Become the person who fills others' folders too.

• Ripple Effect of Recognition: When you consistently affirm those around you, you don't just boost their morale—you build loyalty, trust, and culture.

• How to Make It a Habit: April gives tactical steps for turning appreciation into a routine—one that boosts productivity, mental health, and connection.

Quote from the Episode: "Evidence of what you've done wrong is always available—so you better intentionally collect what you've done right."

Actionable Items:

1. Create (or update) your personal Atta Folder with screenshots, notes, and feedback.

2. Give specific, sincere compliments to three people today—text, email, sticky note, whatever works.

3. Build the habit: set reminders or create a ritual to affirm people regularly—at work, at home, or even in the pickup line.

The Atta Folder isn't just feel-good fluff—it's a tool for resilience. And when you make a habit of building others up too, you create workplaces, homes, and communities where people feel seen, valued, and inspired. Start yours today—and go fill someone else's too.

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In this episode of PivotMe, April dives deep into the age-old productivity wisdom: "Eat the frog first." But this isn't just about task lists—it's about courage, action, and momentum. April breaks down why high performers don't avoid hard things; they just do them faster. With raw stories, practical insights, and a splash of humor, this episode will challenge listeners to stop delaying and start leaping.

Key Takeaways:

• What the Frog Really Is: It's that hard conversation, overdue decision, or the lingering task you keep pushing off. And it's costing you peace and progress.

• The Myth of Graduation: You don't outgrow difficult tasks. Successful people just build the muscle to handle them faster and messier.

• 10 Seconds of Courage: You don't need hours of motivation—just ten seconds of brave action to shift everything.

• Momentum Matters: Eating one frog builds energy to tackle the next. Success is a domino effect—just start.

• Don't Over-Prepare: High performers don't "perfectly plan" their attack on the frog—they just move. They wreck it. They move on.

Quote from the Episode: "Frogs don't disappear when you get more successful. They just get bigger—and you get better at eating them."

Actionable Items:

• Identify the "frog" you've been avoiding—name it.

• Set a timer and give yourself 10 seconds of bravery to leap.

• Don't wait for permission, motivation, or perfection—just move.

• Use the momentum from one win to build into the next.

Hard things don't go away. But you don't need less frogs—you need more courage. Eat the frog, eat it fast, and watch how your confidence and success compound.

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In this raw, bold, and empowering episode, April welcomes Dr. Maureen Gibbons—known online as Dr. Moe—for a no-holds-barred conversation on the power of pivoting. From burned-out ER doctor to multi-million-dollar CEO, Dr. Moe shares her unfiltered journey of reinvention, facing fear, public vulnerability, food addiction, and reclaiming her health and voice.

Whether you're standing at a pivot point in your career or simply ready to stop playing small, this episode is a wake-up call. It's not just about changing careers—it's about reclaiming your story, your health, and your power.

Key Takeaways:

• 🎯 You must have the will to be misunderstood. Dr. Moe explains how energetically you can't straddle two worlds—medicine and entrepreneurship—and why you must choose.

• 💥 The shift from physician to CEO required her to face public failure, rebuild her identity, and start from scratch—like launching a YouTube channel that had just 7 subscribers in its first year.

• 🧠 She dives deep into the neuroscience of addiction, sharing that "food wasn't the problem, it was the solution to a bigger problem," and why GLP-1s (aka "the skinny shot") are changing the conversation around food addiction.

• 📉 Her brutal honesty around obesity stigma: "I was fat and worthy. Not fat and healthy."

• 💬 The courage it took to cut off a family member who treated her differently because of her weight, and the emotional resilience that followed.

Quotes:

"You must have the will to be misunderstood." "There is no more 'healthy at every size.' The right phrase is: I am fat AND worthy." "Food isn't the problem—it's the solution to a deeper problem."

Actionable Items:

• Stop straddling two worlds. If you're in the middle, commit to the pivot.

• Share your story publicly—even if it scares you. Even if no one listens at first.

• If you feel like you can't "fix it alone," consider that it may be chemical, not just willpower.

• Identify where fear of public failure is keeping you stuck.

This episode is more than a pivot story—it's a permission slip to radically disrupt your narrative. Dr. Moe brings fire, truth, and tools to help you confront the stories that no longer serve you. If you've ever felt trapped by expectations, roles, or shame—this one's for you.

Follow Dr Moe: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmoegibbons

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In Part 2 of the Habits series, April continues the powerful conversation on how to design your day (and life) through the lens of high-performance habits. While Part 1 focused on tools and awareness, this episode takes it further with implementation strategies that help you automate your success—no extra motivation required.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover how environment design can make or break your habits.

• Learn to stack habits effectively and create powerful daily routines.

• Replace "decision fatigue" with automated excellence.

• Understand the neurological patterns that lock in habits for good.

• Learn the mindset shift that keeps you consistent even on low-energy days.

Action Items:

• Do a habit audit: What's automated? What requires too much mental load?

• Apply habit stacking: Anchor a new habit to something you already do.

• Adjust your physical and digital environments to support success.

• Practice grace but also discipline—remind yourself why you started.

Featured Quotes:

"Don't rely on discipline alone—build systems that do the heavy lifting."

"Your habits are creating your future, whether you realize it or not."

What's Next: You've got the tools. You've got the awareness. Now take action. Design your habits, and you'll design your results. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes that build on high-performance routines, mindset shifts, and behavior hacks that move the needle.

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In this first installment of the Habits series, April debunks the myth that motivation is the key to achieving your goals. Whether you're launching a business, writing a book, or committing to your health, the secret isn't motivation—it's habits. April dives into how to build better habits that stick, eliminate the ones that derail your progress, and use simple tools to drive long-term success.

Key Takeaways:

• Identify your current habits—good and bad—and evaluate the true payoff of each.

• Learn why Keystone Habits like making your bed set the tone for the day.

• Decrease the friction around good habits and increase it around bad ones.

• Use easy, powerful tools like phone alarms and reward systems to stay consistent.

• Understand how "temptation bundling" can make positive habits more enjoyable.

Action Items:

• Reflect on a time when you had a great habit that worked. What made it effective?

• Name your bad habits and recognize the hidden reward behind them.

• Start creating Keystone Habits with small wins every morning.

• Label phone alarms with inspiring phrases that cue your new behaviors.

• Set up a reward system so your brain wants to keep showing up.

Featured Quotes:

"You don't need more motivation. You need better systems and consistent habits."

"If we can identify it, we can rewire it."

Recommended Reading:

• Atomic Habits by James Clear — Buy here

• The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg — Buy here

Stay Tuned: Don't miss Part 2, where we build on this foundation and dig deeper into how to automate success and master long-term behavior change.

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If you've ever found yourself panicking over a slow sales month and spiraling into self-doubt—this episode is for you. April takes us behind the scenes of a real coaching conversation with a business owner convinced her business was falling apart... only to discover, it was just a predictable cycle.

In this episode, you'll learn how to stop reacting emotionally to every dip, zoom out to see your patterns, and plan your growth accordingly. Because your business isn't broken—it might just be winter.

What You'll Learn:

• Why most small business owners are blind to their own business cycles

• The difference in mindset between a $3M company and a $10M+ company

• How to track patterns to reduce panic and plan more strategically

• What to stop doing when things get slow

• How your emotional state is tied to your P&L (and how to cut that cord)

Golden Quotes:

"Profits up? I'm a genius. Profits down? I should've gone to law school." "You're not screwing up your business. You're just in a cycle. Don't burn the house down." "Strong marketing makes for easy sales. Weak marketing makes for hard sales." "Don't try to fix everything from street view. Step back—look from the satellite view."

Action Steps:

1. Zoom Out: Review your sales and lead data from the past 2–3 years. Spot trends—your slow seasons, your peaks.

2. Plan With the Cycle: Use slow months for R&D, training, or backend projects. Don't launch major systems when you're in a sales sprint.

3. Know Your Triggers: Recognize when you start to spiral emotionally. Your business isn't broken—your expectations might just be misaligned.

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In this raw and hilarious episode of PivotMe, April shares an intensely personal story—her tattoo horror story. But beneath the ink and regret lies a powerful message about people-pleasing, distraction, and the cost of staying silent in critical moments. From battling through a brutal year to permanently marking her comeback on her body, April takes us through a decision made during emotional exhaustion and what it taught her about boundaries, voice, and recovery.

Key Takeaways:

• 💥 Politeness Can Be Dangerous: When you override your inner voice to be agreeable, especially in pivotal moments, the cost can be higher than you think.

• 🌊 The Season That Tried to Drown Her: April opens up about a year full of personal storms—grief, heartache, and mental health struggles—that left her gasping for air and seeking meaning.

• 💡 Tattoo as a Symbol: Hoping to commemorate resilience, April chose to get a "Still I Rise" tattoo. What followed was anything but empowering.

• ✋ Red Flags and Regret: When the artist changed the design and she didn't push back, April knew she was ignoring her intuition. Why? Because she didn't want to seem rude.

• 🎨 Creative Fix: The redemption arc? April launched a design contest on 99Designs to creatively "rescue" the tattoo—with entries from artists across the globe.

Notable Quotes:

"It's hard to believe that the fear of offending can be stronger than the fear of pain, but you know what? It is." — The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo "I wasn't drunk—I was just too exhausted to fight for better." "Politeness may not kill you, but it can leave permanent ink on your back."

Challenge to Listeners: Where are you silencing your voice just to keep the peace? Is your desire to be agreeable costing you something important—your boundaries, your standards, your truth?

This week:

• Speak up in a moment where you'd normally stay quiet.

• Revisit a decision made during emotional exhaustion—do you need to correct it?

• Stop letting politeness override your instincts. Especially when something's permanent.

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