Confronting Your Chaos

Did you know your entrepreneurial workplace could be more toxic than the workplace you left due to toxicity?

The reality is that everyone has mental health needs just like everyone has physical health needs and the reality is that regardless if a person believes that they won’t experience issues, it doesn’t make it so. As a result, that entrepreneurial workplace has the opportunity to do more damage to a person's well being than they realize.

In this episode, we discuss how one entrepreneur's plans to mitigate gradually onset challenges with mental health will differ from another, but the process to start is the exactly the same to create that plan.

Please comment with your experiences with creating your own toxic entrepreneurial workspace and share this episode if you feel others should consider their workplaces.

Contact me at SarahKhan.org or Sarah Khan | LinkedIn

Please note, I am not affiliated with the organization that I refer to in this episode, but am extremely confident in recommending their services. If you would like more information about how they strive to "Change Workplaces for good" learn more about their mission and team at Our Team (13factors.ca)

In this episode of Confronting Your Chaos, we go through part 4 which is the conclusion of the Clarity Catalyst Process -- the approach that I use with clients to help them determine the narratives that serve them so they can bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be.

This is my favourite step, and proves to be the hardest piece to to go through with clients.

It often challenges clients about things that will make them so resistant to what I am saying that it could make them feel defensive, and at the same time challenges them to figure out things that will be so enlightening, that they will feel like the biggest weight is taken off their shoulders.

I go through a personal story that impacted my decision to become an entrepreneur and to demonstrate how every moment, every situation has more than one narrative, and you will need to choose which one dictates your life.

Clarity Catalyst Series

Narratives Explanation:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confrontingyourchaos/episodes/Episode-18--Who-Gives-a-BLEEP-About-Stories--Clarity-Catalyst-Series--Tangent-e2lcta8

Part 1

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confrontingyourchaos/episodes/Episode-16--Remember-Your-History-of-Victory--Clarity-Catalyst-Series--Part-1-e2krbq9

Part 2

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confrontingyourchaos/episodes/Episode-19--Whats-Your-Vision--Clarity-Catalyst-Series--Part-2-e2lf5oq

Part 3

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confrontingyourchaos/episodes/Episode-20--Your-Stories-That-Made-You--Clarity-Catalyst-Series--Part-3-e2lqeal

In this episode of Confronting Your Chaos, we go through part 3 of the Clarity Catalyst Process, which is the approach that I use with clients to help them determine the narratives that serve them so they can bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be.

The stories that made you are based on events of your past that shaped who you are today. For example, if you say that you're shy, we dive into figuring why that became your narrative.

Sometimes this steps involves remembering moments that are not pleasant so remember to access medical and professional advice and support if you are taken hostage by remembering your past.

If you would like to go through the clarity catalyst process together, contact me via www.SarahKhan.org or send me a DM at Sarah Khan | LinkedIn

Clarity Catalyst Series

Narratives Explanation:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confrontingyourchaos/episodes/Episode-18--Who-Gives-a-BLEEP-About-Stories--Clarity-Catalyst-Series--Tangent-e2lcta8

Part 1

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confrontingyourchaos/episodes/Episode-16--Remember-Your-History-of-Victory--Clarity-Catalyst-Series--Part-1-e2krbq9

Part 2

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confrontingyourchaos/episodes/Episode-19--Whats-Your-Vision--Clarity-Catalyst-Series--Part-2-e2lf5oq

In this episode, we are diving into the second step of the Clarity Catalyst, the process which I go through with clients to determine the narratives that are holding them back and finding the narratives that serve them.

For Part 1 of the Clarity Catalyst Series, Remember Your History of Victory, go to: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ysYF9gvyPKb

For the 'Tangent' of the Clarity Catalyst Series, Who Gives a *Bleep* About Stories, go to: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/RPJkegvyPKb

The second step involves figuring out your goals and your vision by exploring your past. Through this exploration, you determine your legacy and then you determine the steps how to live that that legacy right now, by using an unconventional goal-setting exercise:

Writing out your eulogy and obituary

If you are ready to dive into determining your narratives, book a complimentary call with me via www.SarahKhan.org or via Sarah Khan | LinkedIn

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Do you believe that changing your stories can serve you to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be, if you are not where you want to be right now?

In this episode, we are going to tangent from the Clarity Catalyst process to explain why exploring narratives is the foundation of the process in the first place.

For part one of the Clarity Catalyst Series, the full episode is available here:

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/mOfDQjHnIKb

If you would like to learn about your narratives and how they affect your life, contact me at www.SarahKhan.org or via my LinkedIn Sarah Khan | LinkedIn to book your complimentary call.

Do you fear the dot, dot, dots?

You know--the wait, after you send someone an instant message in text or via social media, and you see that they are writing something back because of those dot, dot, dots?

Aside from the research that's associated with the effects of social media, direct messages, the emails that we check too many times a day... as it relates to dopamine dumps, addictions, shortened attention spans, and the need for instant gratification as if it's a measure of our value... there's something else.

For something as simple as dots, the fear actually comes with a lot of stories aside from the research and science that we are learning about.

In this episode of Confronting Your Chaos, I'm going to share the stories that were actually based on a fear of networking because of what those dots meant to me.

I would love to know your thoughts and learn your stories, so feel free to comment, share and review.

If you would like to understand more about the narratives that may be holding you back, send me an email at www.SarahKhan.org or via LinkedIn

This episode is part one of the Clarity Catalyst Series.

The Clarity Catalyst is the process that I go through with clients so that they can determine the narratives that are serving them, the ones that aren't, and then learning how to actually change their stories as they bridge the gap between where there are and where they want to be.

The process itself is simple. However it takes an awareness that many people think that they have about their stories, but generally aren't the ones that are holding them back.

The first step is to think back to the moments that a person felt confident or powerful or at peace or happy, and then detailing all the events surrounding those moments.

They need to paint a picture so vivid, that when they need that narrative, and they will need it, then they will know how to access it.

If you would like to learn more about your narratives, contact me at www.SarahKhan.org to book your complimentary consult call.

In this episode, we chat about work-life balance.

Well, sort of.

We actually dive into my last few weeks when I sucked at work-life balance, in real time, because the reality is that life is busy and some of the smallest things can alter your balance.

Plus, I give clarification about what work-life balance actually looks like, and it's not as pretty as what may seem on social media.

If you would like to chat more about your balance and bridging the gap between where you are and where you want to be by exploring your narratives, connect with me via LinkedIn Sarah Khan | LinkedIn

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Have you ever felt that there are certain people that it takes more effort to engage with? Or are there people that you feel drain your energy, so you actively try not to engage with?

I know I have felt and still feel this way sometimes, and as entrepreneur with mental health challenges, this can impact me, personally, as well as my business.

It requires mindfulness knowing who you should and shouldn't surround yourself with.

In this episode, we'll chat about who may be affecting your business. I'll share a real life example and then provide a couple of simple steps on how to choose your community.

If you would like to learn more about the narratives that affect you and how to change those stories, book your complimentary call with me via www.sarahkhan.org or LinkedIn

We all need mental breaks sometimes and this isn't just needing a vacation.

But, what happens if you experience disorders like depression for example, and even though you know you should have contingencies in place, planning for those takes as much effort as trying to deal with the break and deal with the mental fog to keep moving forward?

And, what if you're an entrepreneur whose income is tied directly into you running your business, so when you stop working, your income stops as well? How do you plan and come out of that?

In this episode, I share my story that resulted in a two-year breakdown, and the small techniques I learned to pick myself up again, including determining the 'smallest thing' you can do to move, as referenced in this episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/hOagLQfwQJb

If you would like to chat more about the narratives that may or may not serve you, please contact me via sarahkhan.org or via www.linkedin.com/in/sarahkhan-org/ to schedule your complimentary call.

Also, I wanted to give a huge shoutout to several connections that I met that gave me the strength to keep moving forward and their respective LinkedIn profiles:

Bernice Williams:

Kevin Pendergest