Welcome to Go First! Today's episode is special - I have one of my long-standing clients here with me, Anna Mari Koutroukides! I thought this would be a great conversation to share with you, to give a bit of 'behind the scenes' of coaching and also to hear from the coachee point of view...which is the whole point - their transformation, that is!

In this rich conversation, we dive deep into the profound shifts Anna Mari has experiences during this 3.5 year long container, what are some of her biggest realisations, why I'm sometimes a really annoying coach, the ups and downs of her journey, and how she navigates today. We'll discuss what 'inside out transformation' means, emotional intelligence 2.0, daily practises, mindset, adult development theory...and a lot more!

We hope you enjoy this conversation. Feel free to reach out to either / both of us and share your insights - Anna Mari can be found on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamari-koutroukides/

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Please find a comfortable place for you, somewhere where you won't be distracted, either sit up or lie down...and enjoy these 7+ minutes of relaxation and presence...

(For some background information, listen to Part I)

I hope you enjoy this...I'd love to hear how this resonated with you!

Music from Envato Elements, 'Meditations by Dirtyflint'

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Welcome back to the Go First podcast! Today's episode is episode 100...I know, wow! I wanted to make it extra special so this episode comes in two parts: this first part gives you a bit of context of what lies ahead in part II: a gift for you: a meditation!

Indeed, I wanted to share one of my practises with you to mark this podcast journey. We'll be doing a presence based meditation together and in this Part I, I'll give you a bit of background and rationale to why I loooove these practises.

So, welcome! If you're new here or have been here since the first episodes, today you'll experience something new...and you might even enjoy it a lot!

Thank you for being here!

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Welcome back to the Go First podcast! Today we discuss how to lead oneself through challenging situations. We break down the conversation into three steps: self-awareness, practice, and making a new choice.

Self-awareness involves understanding what is currently happening and having a kind attitude towards oneself. Practice involves leveraging the science of neuroplasticity to form new habits and behaviours outside of the challenging situation. Making a new choice involves recognising that one has potential to behave in different ways and being mindful to choose what will serve oneself, the moment, and the other person.

Topics:

* Challenging Situations

* Self Awareness

* Neuroplasticity

* Self Leadership

Key Questions:

* What is the attitude and self talk you want to have with regards to yourself?

* What are the behaviours and qualities you choose to practice and display in your everyday life?

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Today, we're gonna GO FIRST into challenging situations! In this episode I talk about the biology of challenging situations, aka what really goes on under the skin. Why I believe this is important is because when we understand it is not me, it's my beautiful system that operates flawlessly, we can then learn tools how to overcome challenging moments...and grow! Ultimately, these challenging situations are there to show us what we're capable of. I hope you enjoy this episode and take in this information that for me, has been life-changing. Happy listening!

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I'll start the Go First -ethos podcast by...going first! I thought would be perhaps insightful to share one common theme I've experienced in my life over the last two years. I know from my conversations with friends and clients that I haven't been alone... What is it?! I'm talking about the seasonality of life and how, as Michael A. Singer puts it, life is not always about our personal preference. Tune in, never matter in what season you're in and I hope there's something there that shifts you, even a bit.

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Welcome (back) to the podcast! Good Vibes Only returns as Go First and in this intro episode I share about why I chose to bring the pod back after a 2 year long hiatus and what's the thinking behind the name 'Go First'. If you're new, welcome, if you've been here before, I'm glad to see you... Let the adventures begin!

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Hi friends!

Happy 2021!

Welcome to the first episode of the year where I'll talk about expanding your awareness...

(By the way, if you want to expand your awareness, check out my membership that is currently open: https://www.annakuusela.com/sisterhood-2021-edition )

In the episode I talk about the situation when we feel stuck and to move ahead, we'd need a new idea, solution or thought... So where do you go and get that from?!

I'll share my experience of going either within or without - aka finding the solution 'inside' you through eg meditation and working with different brain wave states or then going 'outside' and tapping into the consciousness and energy fields of people that can expand your mind. I personally do both of these and hope that this episode will give you more trust into self: we have tools to figure out a lot more we think we can...we just need to learn how to use the machinery!

As always, thanks for listening and joining me! If you want more, head over to...

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Mwah!!!

Hi friends!

We're nearly at the end of this peculiar year of 2020 and towards the end of the year, I'm one of those who likes to wrap all sorts of things up... :)

Today, I've wrapped up a list of my fav reads for you - find my list of over 40 recommendations here: https://www.annakuusela.com/blog/what-books-i-read-in-2020

In this episode I also share my views on why I believe reading is important: not only because we get new ideas, learn and expand - but also because reading gives me the power: I choose what I allow inside my head, and rather than being programmed by a tell-a-vision (see what I did there!), I'd rather get into books.

Finally, in this episode I share my key takeaways from one of my fav books from this year: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz - let this book give us peace and hope this Xmas time.

Big love from me to you!

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Mwah!!!

Wow hello it's been a while!

But we're back! Before I dive deep into what today is all about, here are the key links I mentioned on the pod:

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Okay...so today I'm going deep and personal, sharing a few insights into what I've been doing over the past month (or actually, a lot longer...) and sharing a few thoughts to help you navigate your life. I'll share how I balance my masculine and feminine energies by NOT uploading another episode when I was 'supposed' to; how I've been escaping my schedule (I created for myself!) and diving into inner work to find 'my answer'.

This episode goes deep and I wonder the role of fear, staying small and how we can find our true north... I also talk about manifestation and how we should value good feelings too, not just the physical manifestation. Oh wow, as you can see there's a lot going on in this episode but I hope it gives you trust and confidence that you're exactly where you're supposed to be on your journey and live is always working our for you.

I hope you enjoy it, xo Anna

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You rock, thanks for being here x