Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport

I’ve talked about perspective before and I want to tell you another story about the power of perspective.

I played some tournament golf in Florida a couple of months ago. My cart partner was a lady named Robyn. Robyn could hit the ball a mile. Sometimes it would go straight down the middle of the fairway, and sometimes it would land in the rough, behind a tree, or in bunker. But no matter where her ball would land, Robyn would always say, “That’s a good shot.”

And then she would step up, take her next shot, and oftentimes she’d land it on the green close to the pin! 

Listen in as I talk about Robyn's amazing perspective and also learn about another shift in perspective. Take these two tips and put them into practice in your daily routine--and see how well you score!

I'm cheering for you!

To connect with me, leave comments or questions, or schedule a private coaching session, visit my website at www.kathleendavenport.com

You can also find me on Facebook or any of my other social media sites. Just click on any of the links below.

Let's connect!

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Connect with Kathleen

Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here:

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Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode.

🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.

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When I first started coaching many years ago, I worked with a lot of time and energy deprived people. They’d say, Kathy, how do I find more time in the day? How do I find more energy? The best thing I and many other coaches advised was for these very busy people to learn how to say no. Say no to the good so they could say yes to the great things they really wanted to do. No became the default response for getting through the day. Yet some people still found it hard to say no.

Nowadays, however, I find myself coaching people to say yes--with a difference. Don’t say yes just to appease someone else. Say yes to the things that light up your life. Say yes to the opportunities that make you smile. Say yes to the people who bring you joy. Say yes to letting love in. When you say yes to the things that you value and put a priority on, you can more easily figure out what you need to say no to.

Listen in as I talk about saying yes and how I got some sage advice from a shuttle bus driver in Florida.

To connect with me, leave comments or questions, or schedule a private coaching session, visit my website at www.kathleendavenport.com

I also have a FB group for women called Finding Focus After 50….A Private Group for Women (early birds are welcome!) and you’re welcome to connect with me there. Otherwise, feel free to visit me on any of these social media sites.

Let's connect!

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Connect with Kathleen

Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here:

https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport

Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode.

🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.

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I was complaining to a golf coach about how hard a particular course was. In fact, I would be happy to never play it again. There were trees that got in the way, water that took my ball, tight fairways, and sand traps that were just no fun at all.

I suppose I was looking to get some sympathy from him. Instead, he responded by saying, "That's a great course, I love it! It's one of my top 3! You have to go back and play it again. I looked at him as if he was crazy….

Tune in to hear how I didn't get any sympathy but instead got a challenge. And learn how you can learn to look at things from a different perspective.

To connect with me, leave comments or questions, or schedule a private coaching session, visit my website at www.kathleendavenport.com

Let's connect!

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·      Facebook

·      Linkedin

Connect with Kathleen

Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here:

https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport

Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode.

🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The other morning I had the best attempted pickup encounter. I was outside the Apple Store at the mall waiting for my appointment and doing some people watching. A handsome, tall, older gentleman walks up to me and says "Would you mind doing a YouTube video with me? I need proof I have a girlfriend." He points at an overhead security camera. Grins and gives me a big hug. I just went with it. Then he walked off, turned and smiled again, then disappeared into the crowd. He was delightful and no he didn’t pilfer my wallet…

As I was sitting there thinking that this was the best pickup line I'd ever heard, I realized what a bright spot this was.

I needed that hug probably more than he did. Gotta live the timing of the Universe...

Tune in to today's 5-Minute Focus episode and learn about the power of Bright Spots--how to notice them, how to create them, and how to enjoy them.

To connect with me, leave comments or questions, or schedule a private coaching session, visit my website at www.kathleendavenport.com

I'm also on social media and I hope you'll connect with me there! Hugs and aloha!

Let's connect!

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Connect with Kathleen

Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here:

https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport

Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode.

🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're trying to reach a new level in business or your personal life, you have to get clear on what you really want.

I was telling my golf coach that I wanted to work on my swing speed. When he asked why, I said because I wanted to be able to get the ball farther down the fairway. He again asked, "Why?" I said because it'll help me get in a better position to get on the green in less strokes. He then went on to ask me about different aspects of my game to include using my fairway woods, chipping, putting, etc. He helped me realize that those were areas that I could improve on, too. He pointed out that being fast but unfocused wasn't the best way to get where I wanted to be. Then he asked,

"So what's your real goal?"

Listen in to quick podcast about getting real and getting focused. And why being fast and unfocused isn't going to get you to your goal.

To connect with me, leave comments or questions, or schedule a private coaching session, visit my website at www.kathleendavenport.com

I also have a FB group for women called Finding Focus After 50….A Private Group for Women and you’re welcome to connect with me there or connect with me through any of the following links below.

Let's connect!

·      Website

·      Instagram

·      Facebook

·      Linkedin

Connect with Kathleen

Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here:

https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport

Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode.

🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I recently asked listeners what they’d like me to talk about and this was one of the many responses I received:

The listener wrote:

"My issue is learning that it is okay to make myself the priority at times.

Example:

I can’t spend $5.00 on myself but won’t hesitate to spend $100.00 on my family or friends. 

Or I don’t make time for myself to do the things I want to do, but will drop everything to help or do what another person wants to do.

And so on ……

I am afraid I will be like this until the day I die."

This is a great discussion topic as I know many of us can relate.

So why do we find it so hard to make ourselves a priority?? And what can be done about it?

I hope you'll listen in to today's 5-Minute Focus podcast and learn some quick tips about making yourself a priority and knowing it's absolutely okay--and necessary--to do so!

Cheering for you!

To connect with me, leave comments or questions, or schedule a private coaching session, visit my website at www.kathleendavenport.com

I also have a FB group for women called Finding Focus After 50….A Private Group for Women and you’re welcome to connect with me there or on my regular FB page.

Let's connect!

·      Website

·      Instagram

·      Facebook

·      Linkedin

Connect with Kathleen

Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here:

https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport

Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode.

🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As many of you know, I’m a golfer. And a photographer. And many of the lessons I share are drawn from my experiences out on the golf course or photographing people or places. Before I get started, let me tell you this podcast isn’t entirely about golf.  There is a life focus lesson here, so I hope you’ll listen in.

In today's episode I'm going to be talking about how daring to do something just a bit differently can have huge rewards for you.

Learn this quick tip and put it to use--and then see if things don't become more effortless and amazing for you.

I'm cheering for you!

To connect with me, leave comments or questions, or schedule a private coaching session, visit my website at www.kathleendavenport.com

I also have a FB group for women called Finding Focus After 50….A Private Group for Women and you’re welcome to connect with me there.

Let's connect!

·      Website

·      Instagram

·      Facebook

·      Linkedin

Connect with Kathleen

Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here:

https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport

Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode.

🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a life coach, I get this question—in various forms—a lot.

When are things going to get better for me? 

When is my luck or life going to change?

When will I be able to….?

When will I get past this feeling of loneliness, hurt, despair, being unloved….?

When will I get past the blocks that are holding me back?

What you need to realize is this: "When" is a 4-letter word that keeps you stuck and unfocused.

Tune in to this quick episode and learn WHEN things will change for you.

To connect with me, leave comments or questions, or schedule a private coaching session, visit my website at www.kathleendavenport.com

You can also find me on Facebook at "Finding Focus After 50."

Let's connect!

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·      Facebook

·      Linkedin

Connect with Kathleen

Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here:

https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport

Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode.

🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I asked listeners what they’d like to hear me talk about and this was a response I recently received:

"You've talked before about having a health scare related to too much stress. Would you mind sharing more about what strategies you've learned/used to change your relationship with stress or how to prioritize to reduce stress?"

In this episode you'll learn my backstory about how stress literally nearly killed me and why I'm so quick to encourage others to manage their stress.

You'll learn the simple strategies I use and recommend to manage your thoughts and actions around stress and other undesireable situations.

Put these strategies to work for you and learn to level up your life!

To connect with me, leave comments or questions, or schedule a private coaching session, visit my website at www.kathleendavenport.com

Let's connect!

·      Website

·      Instagram

·      Facebook

·      Linkedin

Connect with Kathleen

Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here:

https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport

Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode.

🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If there is that sense that you want things to change, then I truly believe that there is the ability to ignite that little flame inside of anyone!

I had the great privilege of being invited as a guest for this podcast called Third Chances hosted by a most wonderful person, Vera Czerny. Vera and I instantly connected when she called to invite me on her show, and our rapport was so warm and genuine, it was like talking to an old friend even though we'd just met online.

In this episode you'll learn my backstory of how I wound up in the military because I wanted to go to Disneyworld; how I was told not to expect to go far because I already had 3 strikes against me; how my doctor told me that unless I got rid of the stress in my life I'd wind up with two motherless children; and how I learned to reframe negative thoughts after the loss of my husband and my own life-threatening diagnosis. You'll learn the lessons I used to became a stronger person with a positive outlook despite so many gut-wrenching experiences--and how I'm living a new life/new chapter/new book and empowering others along the way.

I've had more than my share of new chapters (as many of us have), and it's my/our hope that the stories Vera shares on her podcast and the sharing of my own story will inspire others through their own transformative times. I hope you'll listen as we chat, laugh, talk story, and share seasoned wisdom to help you along on your own life journey.. You can also view the interview on Vera's YouTube channel and be sure to check out her other wonderful podcast interviews (links below).

Here's what Vera had to say:

A brand new shiny episode of Third Chances is now up and running!

In this episode, we talked with the fabulous Kathy Davenport Davenport, a professional photographer, certified life coach, motivational speaker, personal development trainer, avid golfer, and retired Air Force officer.

Kathy was also recognized as one of the 100 most influential Filipino women in the USA blending her unique skill set and her own transformations, to now help people over 50 look at life differently and confidently start a new chapter. Join our conversation about life, losses, surprises, and appreciation... and many more life lessons. Get inspired by this fantastic woman and her impactful life story!!!

Watch on YouTube

Third Chances Talk Show hosted by Vera Czerny

Thanks again to Vera for having me on her show!

To connect with me, leave comments or questions, or schedule a private coaching session, visit my website at www.kathleendavenport.com

Let's connect!

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·      Facebook

·      Linkedin

Connect with Kathleen

Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here:

https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport

Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode.

🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.