Growth Mindset Matters

You would never tell someone who had a broken leg to “suck it up and run a marathon.” But how often do you tell yourself that the thing that’s keeping you up at night or distracting you during the day is “not that big of a deal?” Physical pains tend to command attention. But those internal nudges that something’s off are easier to push off as something you simply tolerate. Whether you know your nudge or think you don’t have one… this episode is for you.

To be entered in a drawing for a complimentary coaching session, a copy of Seeing Blind Spots: Leadership Lessons from Real Life, a communication assessment that reveals your specific style and a discount bonus for the Growing on Purpose Jump Start online course, go amybarg.com and put GROW in the Contact form!

If you’ve ever felt confused, frustrated or stuck because you were “here” and you wanted to be “there” in some area of your life, welcome to the party. It's as common as flies at a picnic. And… equally as annoying. Ignoring those feelings or thinking they’ll go away on their own is a sure way to build a wall of regret in your life without meaning to or wanting to. Today’s episode will challenge you to consider the value of exploring your growth to get you from where you are to where you want to be. And… a way to start that exploration.

To be entered in a drawing for a complimentary coaching session, a copy of Seeing Blind Spots: Leadership Lessons from Real Life, a communication assessment that reveals your specific style and a discount bonus for the Growing on Purpose Jump Start online course, go to amybarg.com and put GROW in the Contact form!

If you’ve ever thought or said, “I’m busy. I’m comfortable,” today’s episode will challenge you to rethink the value of those common answers to the all too familiar question, “How are you?” Those answers may inadvertently be causing you to ghost post your growth in ways that you never considered. 

To be entered in a drawing for a complimentary coaching session, a copy of Seeing Blind Spots: Leadership Lessons from Real Life, a communication assessment that reveals your specific style and a discount bonus for the Growing on Purpose Jump Start online course, go amybarg.com and put GROW in the Contact form!

When you’re an expert in your field, performing at the top of your game, it is inspiring to the people who are watching you. Yes, with your skill but also from the perspective of some larger life lessons. There’s something about witnessing mastery in others that nudges thinking in us. Questions like: How could I? Where is this possible for me? What would it take? can spur us toward our own growth. Today’s episode is all about some unexpected ways a rodeo did that for me. And I think it will do it for you, too.

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Whether you’ve had doubts about the real value of growing yourself as a person or …you love personal growth, today’s episode is for you. Because the questions you’ll be challenged to answer hit at the heart of what gets you started and keeps you growing. What may surprise you is that your beliefs about ROI, self-worth and… money play a bigger role than you might imagine.

Check out episode #69- for Part 1 and the rating scales!

Get my book on Amazon- Seeing Blind Spots:Leadership Lessons from Real Life and read chapter 40; What’s On Your Operating Table? Then answer the leadership and personal growth questions. That will be a small step towards investing in your personal growth with both time and money! You ARE worth it!

And hey, if you have a brilliant idea to share for a new name for this podcast send me an email [email protected] or a DM on IG @amybarglivinglarge

Much of the time what stops us from starting is our inability to handle our own internal objections. That voice in our head for “why we shouldn’t do things” can drown out the voice for “why we should do them.” Unfortunately, as long as nothing changes… well, nothing changes. This episode provides an opportunity for you to rate yourself on five of the biggest objections you must overcome if you really want to start or continue growing. At the very least it will raise your awareness on where you are right now.

And, for more on the difference between having a growth rather than a fixed mindset, you can check out episode #23, from August 2, 2023:3 Reasons Why Failure is NOT Your Enemy and How Your Mindset Impacts That

If you’d like to share your idea for a new name for this podcast send an email to [email protected] or a DM on IG @amybarglivinglarge

You’ve undoubtedly heard there’s such a mind-body connection that we can think ourselves into being sick. Maybe you’ve even done it. Today’s episode flips that script with several examples of how doing a reset with my body led me to several awarenesses that caused a reset of my mind. The good news is you don’t have to do the body reset to take advantage of these mind reset tips. They are yours for implementing whenever you choose! 

If you’re interested in the why behind the name change for the Growing with Amy Podcast, check out these episodes.

And you can be sure there are nuggets for you that will nudge your thinking in each of them.

Episode 66- Saying “Goodbye” to Growing with Amy

Episode 67- Are You Running From It or Learning From It?

Episode 68- 3 Thoughts About the Indy 500 That You Need to Know

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Whether you’re a racing fan or not the 108th run of the Indy 500 sparked some surprising thoughts that you need to know. Two of them are directly related to one of the biggest gaps that keep people stuck and not moving forward. And the third is a harsh reality that you may be ignoring but has the power to increase your chances of success tenfold.

To weigh in on what you think the new show title for the Growing with Amy Podcast should be, keep reading.

Which title do you think is most likely to attract the person who fits this description?

A woman who is...

· Heading into

· In the middle of

· Coming out of

...a rough patch in life.

Personally because of

· divorce

· empty nester

· breakup

· something that has her feeling unsettled and needing help thinking through what she's living through

Professionally because of

· job loss

· would like to lose it

· changing careers

· starting/running a business

Thinking:

· I feel stuck and overwhelmed

· I'm not sure I can do this (imposter syndrome)

· Every day feels like "rinse and repeat"

· I don't know what to do next

· I want to feel better and do better

(Which of the following titles do you think would most likely make that woman click to listen?)

1. Personal Growth on Purpose

2. Coach Your Thinking

3. Stop Ruining Your Life

4. Growth Mindset Matters

Cast your vote

· In a comment on this episode wherever you’re listening

· on LinkedIn and Facebook at Amy Barg

· on IG @amybarglivinglarge

OR… on my website amybarg.com go to the contact button and put the number 1, 2, 3, or 4

If thinking about doing something different brings up feelings of uncertainty, hesitation and even fear… you are normal. What is not normal is being willing to face your feelings and take the action you want. Deciding to change the name of the Growing with Amy Podcast stirred up those normal feelings in me, along with some surprising lessons about the difference between running from them or learning from them. I’ll be sharing those in today’s episode.

And… if you would like to weigh in on what you think the new show title should be, keep reading.

Which title do you think is most likely to attract the person who fits this description?

A woman who is...

· Heading into

· In the middle of

· Coming out of

...a rough patch in life.

Personally because of

· divorce

· empty nester

· breakup

· something that has her feeling unsettled and needing help thinking through what she's living through

Professionally because of

· job loss

· would like to lose it

· changing careers

· starting/running a business

Thinking:

· I feel stuck and overwhelmed

· I'm not sure I can do this (imposter syndrome)

· Every day feels like "rinse and repeat"

· I don't know what to do next

· I want to feel better and do better

(Which of the following titles do you think would most likely make that woman click to listen?)

1. Personal Growth on Purpose

2. Coach Your Thinking

3. Stop Ruining Your Life

4. Growth Mindset Matters

Cast your vote

· In a comment on this episode wherever you’re listening

· on LinkedIn and Facebook at Amy Barg

· on IG at amybarglivinglarge

OR… on my website https://www.amybarg.com/ and go to the contact button and put number 1, 2, 3, or 4

Letting something you love “go” isn’t easy but sometimes it is necessary. This is one of those times. The good news is that releasing one thing can make room for something better. Today’s episode explains the “why” behind the goodbye to the show title, “Growing with Amy” and the “what’s next.” It’s also a direct ask for your input as a listener to determine which new show title is the best fit for attracting new listeners who need what this show offers.

Here’s how you can weigh in:

1. In a comment on this episode wherever you listen to the show

2. LinkedIn and Facebook at Amy Barg

3. IG @amybarglivinglarge

4. Website: https://www.amybarg.com/ (click CONTACT and put your vote in the message box)

Here are your choices:

1. Personal Growth on Purpose

2. Coach Your Thinking

3. Stop Ruining Your Life

4. Growth Mindset Matters

Voting is open through June 12!