Beautiful Work Beautiful Life

In this episode of Beautiful Work, Beautiful Life, co-host Laurel Boivin guides listeners through a powerful exploration of what it truly means to lead from the inside out.

While leadership is often measured by titles, achievements, and outcomes, Laurel invites a different conversation—one that centers on presence, authenticity, and alignment. Drawing from her own personal journey and experiences with clients, she shares how embodied leadership isn't about performing a role, but about becoming fully aligned with who we are at our core.

She also shares three foundational elements of inside-out leadership and how these practices can create lasting, meaningful change in both life and work. 

Whether you're a seasoned leader or just beginning to step into your own leadership power, this episode offers inspiration, reflection, and practical prompts to support your inner work journey. It’s an invitation to come home to yourself and lead a life that feels true, impactful, and beautifully aligned.

00:00   Welcome & Introductions

02:48   What Is Leadership, Really?

04:33   The Shift: From Performing to Embodying Leadership

05:03   What Is Embodied Leadership?

07:18   Increasing Impact & Significance

07:59   Three Foundations of Inside-Out Leadership

10:40   A Turning Point in Laurel’s Leadership Journey

12:09   Leadership Transformation and Inner Work

13:18   Journal Prompts for Reflection

14:13   Closing Thoughts & Invitation to Listeners

Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. 

Journal Prompts from this Episode:

Additional Reflective Questions from the Episode

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.  You can learn more about Laurel at www.liveyourinnerpower.com.

Laurel Boivin, life and leadership coach and founder at  Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.  You can learn more about Laurel at www.fluxflowcoaching.com.

In this episode of Beautiful Work Beautiful Life, host Laurel Boivin dives deep into the process of transforming inner work from insight to action. She explores how personal growth isn't just about understanding ourselves, but about actively integrating and embodying inner work. She also highlights three key approaches to integration, introduces three essential elements of embodiment, and offers journaling questions to consider. No matter where you are on your personal development journey, this episode offers actionable insights into creating meaningful life changes by bringing inner work to life.

01:00 Introduction of podcast and hosts

02:19 Introduction of episode topic

03:10 Integrating inner work

04:09 How inner work changes ss

05:21 Navigating old patterns and behaviors

06:59 Embodying Inner Work

07:37 Three ways to integrate inner work

09:33 Ways to integrate and embody inner work 

10:31 Embodiment versus integration

10:48 Three key elements of embodiment

12:58 Reflection questions to consider

13:20 Invitation to deepen  inner work with support

14:17 Encouragement to continue inner work

Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. 

Reflection Questions:

All questions posed in the episode:

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.  You can learn more about Laurel and the work she does at www.liveyourinnerpower.com/.

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. You can learn more about Laurel and the work she does at www.fluxflowcoaching.com.

Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin discuss the importance of meditation as a path to inner work. They debunk common myths about meditation, such as the need for a quiet mind or a still body, emphasizing that meditation is about self-observation and mindfulness. They highlight various meditation practices, including moving meditations and guided meditations, and stress that meditation can be practiced anywhere, anytime. They also discuss the benefits of meditation for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and reducing loneliness. Both hosts share personal experiences and recommend books and practices to help listeners integrate meditation into their lives.

3:30 The myth of a quiet mind in meditation 

6:30 The myth of having to be still to meditate

8:20 The myth of having to be in a quiet place to meditate

10:30 The myth of having to practice daily to be a meditator

12:55 Simple practices that bring meditation alive in your life

14:30 What mindfulness is and how to bring it into your life to help your life today

16:30 Guided meditations as a way to explore meditation successfully

21:20 Book/author recommendations to help you explore meditation 

25:40 The loneliness epidemic and how mediation can help heal this - how loneliness helps you know yourself and understand yourself

33:30 Laurel's personal testament to having an inner sanctuary and what it's like to have that and her commitment to daily practice in and out of routine

Links/Books mentioned - Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Suzuki, many books by Jon Kabt-Zinn including Full Catastrophe Living

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

In this meditation you’ll explore the idea that difficult times can be seen as thresholds into a new life. Likewise, an inner calling to something more, even when that something is not clear, may be an invitation, an inner urge to discover more of your potential. What feels potent, but without form, may be experienced as “a call from the soul” into a life that you came here to live. This meditation begins with a poem to set the stage, then you’ll be guided through a relaxation that  centers you in your chakras, and finally an invitation to explore the idea of taking a step toward something new as opening the door to a world of possibilities. 

Music by Chris Collins accompanies this guided meditation. 

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

 Are you ready to stop searching for happiness in the outside world and start discovering the limitless peace, joy, and fulfillment that already exist within you?

In this episode of Beautiful Work, Beautiful Life, co-host Laurel Boivin sits down with George Peterson, a spiritual teacher, meditation expert, podcast host and author, to explore the life-changing power of inner work. From overcoming addiction to becoming a globally recognized meditation and breathwork healer, George shares his personal journey of self-discovery and resilience.

Together, they dive deep into the difference between external, fleeting happiness and true, lasting fulfillment. George reveals the hidden blocks that keep us stuck, the truth about manifesting abundance (it’s not just about positive thinking!), and why our intuition is always leading us toward our highest path—if only we listen.

You'll learn how meditation, breathwork, and small daily shifts can clear emotional weight, strengthen intuition, and bring you closer to the life you desire. Plus, George introduces his powerful MEDI Method, a practical, effortless approach to meditation that will change the way you experience your mind, your energy, and your purpose.

This episode is an invitation to step out of survival mode and into a life of clarity, peace, and deep inner joy. If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or disconnected, this conversation will inspire you to trust yourself, embrace transformation, and start creating the life that was meant for you.

Enjoy!

00:01 Laurel introduces George Peterson and shares their small-town connection

02:30 George reflects on the shift from external happiness to deep, internal fulfillment

06:15 Object-Referral vs. Self-Referral Happiness: why looking outside ourselves for happiness keeps us stuck, and how inner work helps

12:20 The power of Inner Work including meditation, breathwork, gratitude, and movement as key practices to clearing emotional blocks

20:10 The truth about manifesting and the key to attracting abundance

28:45 George shares his "Rashi" experience

35:00 The importance of listening to your intuition and why fear and excitement often coexist.

42:50 The three phases of energies: creation, maintenance and destruction

50:20 George’s Meditation Framework (MEDI Method), a practical guide to effortless meditation and overcoming obstacles

57:30 George’s final words of wisdom 
 

Links/Books mentioned:

* THRIVE: How to Use Meditation to Overcome the Things That are Holding You Back, by George Peterson

* Conversations with God, by Neale Donald Walsch

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

George Peterson is a Vedic Meditation teacher, Breathwork Healer, and transformational coach with over a decade of experience in addiction recovery. As host of The George Peterson Podcast and author of THRIVE: How to Use Meditation to Overcome the Things That Are Holding You Back, he blends mindfulness and modern strategies to inspire personal growth. George leads retreats, workshops, and coaching programs that help individuals overcome obstacles, reduce stress, and cultivate resilience. Through his teachings, he empowers others to find inner peace, break free from limitations, and truly thrive. You can learn more about George and the work he does at www.georgespeterson.com or contact him at [email protected].

What if the peace, confidence, and fulfillment you’ve been searching for aren’t outside of you—but within you, waiting to be uncovered?

In this episode of Beautiful Work, Beautiful Life, we explore the transformative power of inner work—the intentional process of deep self-discovery, emotional healing, and personal growth. Co-host Laurel Boivin breaks down what inner work really means, why it’s essential for a meaningful and aligned life, and how you can integrate it into your daily routine, even amidst life’s many demands.

By the end of this conversation, you’ll have powerful tools to cultivate self-awareness, break free from limiting patterns, and create a life that reflects your deepest truth. Whether you're just beginning your inner work journey or looking for fresh inspiration, this episode will help you take your next step with clarity and confidence.

00:00   A Warm Welcome & The Journey of This Podcast

02:58   What is Inner Work?

03:59   The Five Core Aspects of Inner Work

06:53   The Importance of Inner Work

08:12   How Inner Work Transforms Every Area of Your Life

10:51   Inner Work Practices You Can Start Today

13:14   Boundaries as Inner Work

14:06   The Key to Lasting Transformation: Consistency

15:12   A Personal Story & Final Reflection

Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. 

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

In this episode of Beautiful Work, Beautiful Life, Laurel Boivin explores the essential elements of manifestation—boundaries, intentional action, and your inner state and beliefs. She highlights how boundaries safeguard energy and create space for your dreams, while your inner state determines what you attract. Laurel delves into the power of beliefs and self-worth in shaping reality and emphasizes the importance of taking intentional action to show the universe you're ready. This episode also includes more than a dozen journal prompts o help you reflect and take aligned steps toward your dreams.

00:17    Welcome

01:11    Invitation to join the Beautiful Work Beautiful Life community

01:45    Laurel shares what she’s learned during the past several weeks 

02:15    An overview of the four foundational elements of manifestation

02:57    Introduction of the hosts, Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin

03:00    What manifestation is and isn’t

04:06    Boundaries as a way to stay aligned and focused on your dreams and desires

05:20    The power of saying "no" with love

05:39    The importance of your inner state and energy

07:14    Your beliefs and sense of worthiness 

09:08    Changing and strengthening your beliefs

09:26    The importance of intentional action

10:19    Reflecting on the four foundational areas and taking aligned action

11:16    Trusting the manifestation process

11:38    An invitation to share with Laurel and Laurel

The following journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration of manifestation, boundaries, beliefs, and aligned action: 

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Life coaches Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin discuss the complexities of manifestation, emphasizing that it is a layered, nuanced process rather than a simple affirmation. They highlight the importance of clarity, self-observation, and alignment in achieving one's goals. They stress that manifestation involves not just visualizing but also taking concrete actions and maintaining a positive mindset. Examples include Laurel Holland's desire for a TED talk and Laurel Boivin's career transition. They also discuss the role of boundaries, gratitude, and overcoming limiting beliefs to truly believe in infinite possibilities. The conversation underscores the need for ongoing self-reflection and support from a community.

3:20 The illusion that manifestation is easy and simple and an explanation/definition of manifestation

6:00 Examples of individuals that had the clarity and alignment to bring forth what they desired

7:00 "Clarity is the soil from which manifestation can grow." Laurel Boivin. A discussion about clarity and manifestation - sending out mixed messages blocks manifestation.

9:00 Calling oneself out to whether behavior aligns with what one wants - paying attention to what we actually do each day.

11:00 Believing in the field of infinite possibility, using your life as a research project for manifestation followed by personal examples from the host

17:00 Looking at what you want a symbolic representation of how you want to feel, what you want to experience as a lifestyle or the way you imagine yourself, referring to Cassandra's interview as an example too, identifying the essence of what you want

22:10 Looking at your conditioning to discover how it may be placing limitations on manifesting 

23:30 Getting clear in what you want without getting caught up in the specifics, using the idea for a significant relationship and making money as examples

29:00 Demonstrating your desire through action so that the universe might align in support

31:00 Aligning action as a method of discovering your inner misalignment

35:00 Boundaries and focus - the essential work of alignment, the hosts use gratitude as an example

40:00 Examining all consumption (especially opinions and information) as a way to see your interference in manifestation

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Laurel Holland interviews Cassandra Neece of The Dharma Collective about manifesting dreams and the inner work involved. Cassandra shares her journey of achieving her dreams, including living in Mexico this winter, working remotely, and supporting clients with branding and websites. She emphasizes the importance of gratitude, self-awareness, and overcoming limiting beliefs. Cassandra discusses the impact of natural disasters on her community and the resilience it fostered. She highlights the significance of aligning one's purpose (dharma) with their digital presence and the role of community support in achieving dreams. Laurel and Cassandra stress that manifesting dreams requires inner work, gratitude, and a strong foundation.

4:30 Cassandra shares the current week as a window into her beautiful life and how she lives

7:30 The beginning of her manifestation process and clarity that led her to the current dream

9:00 Making conscious decisions to create the foundation for manifestation

14:10 Cassandra shares some of her inner work that brought forth her dream(s) including having a vision and trusting in infinite possibility, how she communicates with herself, elevating her self-talk, growing incrementally in her presence and gratitude consistently

17:20 Delving into believing in the infinite field of possibility, moving through limiting beliefs like a scarcity mindset

20:30 The importance of speaking what you want aloud and the power of partnership or support in your truth

23:20 Other visioning/manifestation techniques

25:25 Letting go of conditioning in order to embody your authentic dream and trusting your big yes, trusting your path instead following a template

30:00 How finding your path and joy is healthy for the world

31:00 Cassandra shares her work, and understanding of purpose and dharma, helping others bring their gifts to the world

33:00 Finding your purpose and living your dharma discussion, personal stories

37:30 Your communication and its connection to your manifestation experience

40:15 How Cassandra overcomes the habit of comparison and the truth of comparison is the thief of joy 

43:30 Cassandra's practice of changing a habit using slowly moving from self-judgment to self-praise as an example

45:45 Scarcity mindset as a limiting foundation and how to take yourself out of this mindset

47:00 Embodiment practices that bring you into, and grow, presence and gratitude

52:20 Looking for the gift in crises, Cassandra's personal story of living through natural disaster

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Manifestation is not just about thinking positively and hoping for the best—it’s about aligning your mindset, emotions, and actions to create tangible results. That’s where science and magic meet.

Laurel Boivin reveals the science and magic behind manifestation, including neuroscience, psychology, and quantum physics, intuition, energy, visualization, and belief. She also offers five simple steps to help listeners harness the power of science and magic for manifestation to create a beautiful life.  

00:01  Welcome and introductions

01:04  What manifestation is and what it is not

02:12  The science of manifestation

06:04 The magic of manifestation

09:16  Five steps to combining science and magic

12:18  Using science and magic to create more ease and joy

13:44  Connect further

14:25  Next up: An Honest Conversation About Manifestation with Cassandra Neece

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.