Create Your Vision

Kim Westlund emphasizes the importance of making a quality decision and taking action to create a meaningful and impactful life. She encourages listeners to start today and make intentional decisions that align with their goals and values.

Kim Westlund invites Evan Dewald and Tara Linsley to discuss their work together as storytellers on The Unpacked Podcast.

They share their backgrounds and how they came together to form a partnership. They also discuss the Enneagram and how it helps them unpack people's stories. They explore the importance of unpacking unconscious parts of our brain and how it affects our daily lives. They also discuss the challenges and strengths of their partnership, with Evan being the dreamer and Tara being the doer. Overall, their goal is to serve others and make an impact through their work.

In this conversation, Evan and Tara discuss the power of storytelling and how it can be a tool for healing, growth, and transformation. They emphasize the importance of honoring personal stories and the vulnerability it takes to share them.

The conversation also explores the value of embracing failure and self-compassion as essential parts of personal and professional development. Additionally, the role of personal stories in decision-making and the impact of storytelling on community and nonprofit organizations are discussed.

The conversation concludes with a reflection on dreams, freedom, and the desire to make a positive impact through storytelling.Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Connection

01:13 Meeting and Connecting Over the Word 'Unstuck'

02:12 Background and Working Together

07:08 The Enneagram and Unpacking People's Stories

08:15 The Importance of Unpacking Unconscious Parts of Our Brain

10:26 Growth vs Transformation

14:54 Bringing Dreaming and Doing Together

18:15 The Curse and Gift of Dreaming

21:02 Iron Sharpening Iron

30:31 Accelerating and Accomplishing More Together

35:37 Challenges and Trust in Working Together

40:35 Using a Different Vehicle for Serving Others

40:53 The Power of Storytelling

42:22 Embracing Failure and Vulnerability

45:10 Acknowledging Mistakes and Self-Compassion

47:23 The Influence of Personal Stories

48:54 Dreams and Freedom

51:42 Supporting Nonprofits and Community

55:05 Closing Remarks

Kim Westlund interviews Oliver Baezner, founder of Sonic Breakthrough Coaching, and he shares his passion for helping business owners succeed. His motivation stems from his personal experience of watching his father's business fail and the devastating impact it had on his father's health and well-being. Oliver believes that business is simple but not easy, and he wants to prevent other business owners from experiencing the same failure. He emphasizes the importance of having a strong why and finding something that lights you up in what you do. He also suggests practicing gratitude as a tool to shift from despair to positivity.

This conversation is about facing disappointments and developing a never give up attitude. Kim Westlund acknowledges that everyone faces tough days and disappointing circumstances, such as job loss or divorce.

Kim emphasizes the importance of not giving up and offers three key points: never give up on your future and what's important to you, never give up on trying something new, and never give up on yourself.

Kim encourages listeners to focus on where they're going instead of dwelling on the past, to step out of their comfort zones and embrace new opportunities, and to choose their words and beliefs wisely.

She reminds listeners that their journey is not just about themselves but also about the impact they have on others. The conversation concludes with Kim sharing her personal experience of facing a recent disappointment and choosing to regroup and continue moving forward.

Keywords: disappointments, never give up, attitude, outlook, tough days, job loss, divorce, future, goals, trying something new, self-belief, impact on others

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Facing Disappointments and Developing a Never Give Up Attitude

02:46 Chapter 1: Not Giving Up on Your Future and What's Important to You

06:31 Chapter 2: Trying Something New: Stepping into New Opportunities

11:12 Chapter 3: Believing in Yourself: Never Giving Up on Your Dreams

18:38 Chapter 5: Taking Steps Forward: Being Intentional and Patient

19:57 Conclusion: Never Give Up

Kim Westlund interviews Christian 'Boo' Boucousis, the CEO of Afterburner Incorporated and a former fighter pilot.

They discuss the evolution of thinking and how it relates to achieving audacious goals. Boo explains that thinking big is not enough; one must also feel big and believe in the attainability of their dreams. He shares how the mindset and thinking model of a fighter pilot can be applied to personal growth and success.

Boo emphasizes the importance of setting realistic goals, managing expectations, and focusing on incremental progress. He also highlights the power of belief and intention in shaping one's actions and outcomes.

Boo and Kim discuss the importance of understanding beliefs and questioning the purpose behind our actions. Boo emphasizes the need to ask the simple question of 'what's the point?' in order to gain clarity and drive meaningful change.

They also explore the concept of legacy and how it can be shaped by instilling curiosity and a growth mindset in future generations. Boo shares his own journey of following his beliefs and living a life by design.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:30 The Evolution of Thinking

06:36 The Evolution of Thinking and Growth Mindset

10:03 The ORCA Method and Thought Loops

17:35 Managing Extreme Highs and Lows

25:25 The Importance of Belief and Intention

33:43 The Power of Vision and Belief

43:34 Legacy and Leaving a Positive Impact

45:01 Legacy and Selflessness

46:24 Building a Sustainable World

What does it take to start something new or make a big change in your life?

Kim Westlund shares clips from an interview with Val Lieske, writer, performer, director, educator, and founder of a theatre company called Fire Exit Theatre. She believes stories are changing the world. Val followed her leading to start a theatre company to appeal to audiences who are on a faith journey.

The conversation revolves around the journey and accomplishments of Fire Exit Theater, a theater company that was started 21 years ago. Kim Westlund and Val Lieske discuss the motivation behind starting her theater company and the message it aims to convey. The importance of staying connected to the foundation and the influence of the audience on the message are also explored. The conversation highlights the bravery and value of creating a space for engaging in meaningful conversations and starting something new.

"Alone time is where we find the treasures we are searching for" — Kim Westlund

In this conversation, Kim Westlund discusses the importance of spending time alone and the benefits it brings. She emphasizes that in our busy and distracted world, alone time is essential for finding refuge, solitude, and reflection.

Kim shares her personal experiences and highlights the significance of knowing oneself and finding clarity. She addresses the resistance people may have towards alone time and offers practical steps to overcome it.

Additionally, she provides creative ways to maximize alone time and emphasizes the power it has to bring about change and clarity in one's life and business.Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Spending Time Alone

03:14 Knowing Yourself and Finding Clarity

08:24 Overcoming Resistance to Alone Time

14:42 Practical Steps for Alone Time

23:26 The Power of Alone Time

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This conversation explores the topic of money and women, focusing on the challenges women face in developing a healthy relationship with money.

Kalee Boisvert shares her personal journey and early money stories, highlighting the impact of her upbringing on her views and beliefs about money. The conversation addresses the taboo around money for women and the need to overcome shame and negative mindsets. It emphasizes the importance of addressing money mistakes as lessons and offers practical steps for women to set themselves up for financial success.

Kalee also emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation for financial success. She encourages listeners to start by understanding their current financial situation and setting goals. Kalee also highlights the need to give time and attention to money, suggesting scheduling regular 'money dates' to review expenses and discuss financial goals. She emphasizes the importance of staying engaged and informed, especially for women, and being an active participant in financial decisions.

The conversation concludes with encouragement for listeners to start taking steps towards financial success, no matter where they are currently.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Money and Women

02:10 Kalee's Journey and Early Money Stories

06:54 Overcoming Mindsets and Beliefs

08:36 Challenges and Messages for Single Moms

15:16 Taboo around Money for Women

20:33 Addressing Shame and Mindset

26:19 Dealing with Money Mistakes

35:06 Lessons from Money Mistakes

40:21 Practical Steps for Success

41:16 Building a Strong Foundation

42:13 Giving Time and Attention to Your Money

43:08 Staying Engaged and Informed

44:02 Taking Steps for Financial Success

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Kim Westlund and Tracy Borreson explore the challenges of developing a personal brand and the risks of not showing up authentically as a business owner.

Tracy shares her journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship and how personal branding played a major role in her decision. They also discuss the relevance of personal branding in a corporate environment and the need for employees to embrace their personal brands.

Kim and Tracy also discuss the importance of choosing to be brave and practicing confidence and courage in various aspects of life. They emphasize the evolution of authenticity and the need to share personal stories when the time feels right.

They encourage starting with small bits of personal brand sharing and building a community of like-minded individuals.

The conversation concludes with practical tips for building an effective personal brand, including clarity, conversation, and community.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Personal Branding

01:56 Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

06:13 Breaking Barriers to Authenticity

10:47 Defining Authenticity in Branding

15:21 Challenges of Developing a Personal Brand

20:33 The Risks of Not Showing Up Authentically

25:35 Personal Branding in a Corporate Environment

35:23 The Journey to Confidence and Bravery

37:41 Choosing to be Brave

38:29 Practicing Bravery

39:18 Authenticity and Evolution

41:06 Sharing Personal Stories

42:52 Taking the Step to Share

43:57 Starting with Small Bits

45:23 Building an Effective Personal Brand

Summary

Get ready for a journey into a transformative discussion about values with Lindsay Harle-Kadatz and Kim Westlund!

They dive headfirst into the importance of values in both personal and professional realms, and it's a rollercoaster of self-discovery.

Lindsay spills the tea on her own values journey, revealing how it led her to pull a 180 on her career path. Imagine values as the compass guiding you through the maze of life – Lindsay did just that!

But hold on, it's not all serious talk. They have a few laughs while stressing the need to connect personal and business values. Because, let's face it, a happy you equals a happy company culture – cue the confetti!

They even unveil the secret sauce of decision-making – spoiler alert: it involves values. It's like having a personal superhero team that helps you make choices that align with who you truly are.

Lindsay also fills us in on brand refresh – think of it as a makeover for your company. The only problem is sometimes this default response avoids getting to the root of the issue — misaligned values!

Oh, and let's not forget the grand finale – the transformative power of living in harmony with your values. It's like turning your life into a blockbuster movie, with you as the star!

This episode will leave you with tools and inspiration to truly discover and evaluate your own values and the impact they have in your life and business! 🚀✨

Takeaways

Values should be actionable and actively exercised, both personally and professionally.

Understanding personal values can lead to a career path that aligns with one's true self.

Alignment between personal and business values is crucial for individual well-being and company culture.

Values guide decision-making and behavior, especially in challenging times.

Leaders should engage their teams in values discussions and listen to their perspectives.

Values play a significant role in brand refresh and should be evaluated when considering changes. Before embarking on a brand refresh, it is important to have deeper conversations about culture and values alignment.

Chasing a brand voice without addressing underlying workplace culture issues can lead to confusion and wasted resources.

Finding personal values requires quiet reflection and journaling to identify what is truly important and what motivates you.

Living in alignment with your values can be life-changing and lead to a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Importance of Values

03:21 Personal Values and Career Path

09:20 Connecting Personal Values to Career Choices

14:08 Aligning Personal and Business Values

19:35 Difference Between Personal and Business Values

22:37 The Role of Values in Company Culture

29:56 Setting and Living Company Values

32:14 Keeping Values Top of Mind as a Leader

36:33 Values and New Initiatives

39:31 Brand Refresh and Culture Evaluation

40:30 The Importance of Brand Clarity

44:32 The Relationship Between Branding and Culture

46:57 Finding Personal Values

49:47 The Life-Changing Power of Values

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If we don't know what our values in action look like...then we don't know our values. Take the time to reflect on what your values are, and you can start to move out of overwhelm in a manner that's aligned FOR YOU. Simplified first steps: