No Clear Answers

Habit stacking, habit tracking, gamification, and other popular strategies to help us build and optimize our habits—what’s wrong with every single one of these strategies and why do they often lead us astray? It’s easy to get so caught up optimizing our habits, we forget the point of developing habits—to live better and achieve the life we want. We dive into all these and more as we explore all things habits in today’s episode of No Clear Answers!

Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.

0:00 Episode Preview
1:04 Choosing Today’s Topic: Habits
2:57 Show Intro
3:22 Share the love!
5:05 How habits come up in coaching
10:40 What are habits and what happens when we forget that?
15:03 Gamifying habits vs. doing what’s effective
21:32 Why are we so obsessed with habits?
26:07 When are habits helpful and when are they not helpful?
36:48 Writing, Creativity, and Habits
46:17 If not habits, then what?
55:21 What are habits that we actually encourage?
59:59 Wrapup
1:00:57 Post-Credits

Learn more about the hosts:
https://rikkigoldenberg.com/
https://justinmulvaney.com/
https://coreywilkspsyd.com/

Intro Music:
http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

#noclearanswers #selfimprovement #personaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #habits 

Failure is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be final. How can we learn to allow, accept, and even love the experience of failure? How can we renegotiate our relationship with failure so we can harness it to propel us forward instead of holding us back? We dive into all these questions and more on this episode of No Clear Answers!

Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.

0:00 Episode Preview
1:09 Show Intro
1:41 Today’s Topic: Failure
3:35 What is failure, actually?
7:06 Why you will/should be “failing” sometimes
8:26 Typical relationships to failure
19:50 What happens when failure isn’t an option
27:15 Considering success and failure across your life
28:43 What are the toxic mindsets that make failure feel so awful?
31:46 Failure isn’t Final
33:15 What actually happens when you fail
34:27 The consequences of society “packaging” failure
36:31 Sharing while in the mess of failure
38:35 People appreciate war stories
41:35 Failure and the Reality that you can’t control everything
46:36 A healthy relationship to failure requires you feel heartbreak
48:03 How can you separate a specific failure from being a failure?
55:26 Tactics for having a healthy relationship with failure
1:03:03 Final thoughts on Failure
1:04:06 Post-Credits

Learn more about the hosts:
https://rikkigoldenberg.com/
https://justinmulvaney.com/
https://coreywilkspsyd.com/

Intro Music:
http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

What causes us to procrastinate? Why is procrastination so common in our lives? Can procrastination ever be helpful, or is it always an obstacle to the life we want? Is procrastination just a mental weakness or character flaw? What are the most powerful strategies to help you overcome procrastination in your own life? We dive into all these issues and more on this episode of No Clear Answers!

Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.

0:00 Episode Preview
1:04 Show Intro
2:21 Today’s Topic: Procrastination
4:20 What makes us struggle with procrastination?
7:08 When is procrastination avoidance vs information?
16:22 How pervasive is procrastination?
24:20 What does clinical psychology have to say about procrastination?
30:10 How does procrastination impact people in transition?
35:19 How long it takes to do meaningful things
37:47 Procrastination and emotional avoidance
40:18 Things that we’re avoiding
53:26 How do you work with procrastination?
1:04:48 Final thoughts on Procrastination
1:06:49 Post-Credits

Learn more about the hosts:
https://rikkigoldenberg.com/
https://justinmulvaney.com/
https://coreywilkspsyd.com/

Intro Music:
http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

#noclearanswers #selfimprovement #personaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #procrastination 

Why do so many entrepreneurs struggle with Shiny Object Syndrome? How can entrepreneurs overcome Shiny Object Syndrome and stay focused on what matters? Is it possible to turn Shiny Object Syndrome into an asset instead of a liability? In this episode of No Clear Answers, we dive into all these and more!

Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.

0:00 Cold Open
1:39  Show Intro
1:57 Give us feedback!
3:40 Today's Topic: Shiny Object Syndrome
4:34 What is Shiny Object Syndrome?
12:25 Why is SOS so common?
22:17 Why is it common for some people and not others?
27:05 How does SOS hold you back?
52:47 What is the medicine for someone struggling with SOS?
1:09:07 How can you level SOS to be an asset?
1:27:46 Final Thoughts
1:28:35 Wrapup

Learn more about the hosts:
https://rikkigoldenberg.com/
https://justinmulvaney.com/
https://coreywilkspsyd.com/

Intro Music:
http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

How do our identities develop? What causes an identity crisis and how do we navigate one? How can we build identities that empower us to reach our potential instead of imprison us in misery and mediocrity? In today’s episode of No Clear Answers, we dive into all these and more!

Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.

Chapters
0:00 Cold Open
1:03 Show intro & today’s topic: Identity
1:36 Defining identity and how changeable is it
8:48 How does identity influence how we show up?
25:17 How identity can be an obstacle
36:02 What happens when life strips you of your identity
38:42 The 4 Horsemen of Fear and identity
45:10 Identities that form from rejection
47:35 What do people get wrong about identity
57:49 Determining what identities mean to you
1:02:11 How do identities develop
1:16:52 Spicy takes on Identity
1:26:09 How to cultivate identities that empower you
1:44:58 Final Points

Learn more about the hosts:
https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/
https://justinmulvaney.com/
https://coreywilkspsyd.com/

Intro Music:
http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

How do you set healthy boundaries? Why do we struggle to set boundaries? What are the consequences of not setting boundaries? In today’s episode of No Clear Answers, we dive into ways to navigate setting better boundaries to build a better life, healthier relationships, and a more productive work environment!

Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.

0:00 Cold open - Rate the show!
1:30 Show intro
2:28 Introducing today’s topic: Boundaries
3:36 How do we define boundaries?
5:37 Why are boundaries important and what do good boundaries achieve?
16:24 How are we bad at boundaries?
29:23 Who benefits when you do or don’t set boundaries?
34:38 Boundaries with and without shame
36:50 How do you set boundaries when there are power differentials?
46:21 What is the link between boundaries and anger and how does that inform how we set them?
56:25 How can you set boundaries in a way that makes things better?
1:18:30 Final thoughts on boundaries
1:24:55 Wrapup

Learn more about the hosts:
https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/
https://justinmulvaney.com/
https://coreywilkspsyd.com/

Intro Music:
http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

Miscommunication is the leading cause of conflict in relationships in our personal and professional lives. So how do we communicate effectively to get our message across to the other person without miscommunication or misunderstanding? In today’s episode of No Clear Answers, we dive into all this and more, to help you build effective communication skills in your personal and professional life!

Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.

0:00 Cold Open
0:32 Show Intro
1:08 Today’s Topic: Communication
2:35 What do we get wrong around communication?
13:26 What do we get wrong about listening?
24:50 Expectations and communication
27:42 Understanding who you’re communication with
30:18 Listening and coaching
31:58 Communicating when you’re unavailable for communication
38:23 Communicating uncomfortable things
45:19 Get on the same page
48:31 Staying attuned while communicating & listening
51:08 Tips for improving communication
1:05:22 Parting Words

Learn more about the hosts:
https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/
https://justinmulvaney.com/
https://coreywilkspsyd.com/

Intro Music:
http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

We are back with a Round 2 of personality assessments! This time we are, much to Justin's surprise, diving deep into Enneagram. We explore how it's structured and the types of our lovely gang of co-hosts. Even if you're not into enneagram, this episode has so much to provide on how to think about inner work and exploration. Enjoy!

Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.

0:00 Cold Open
1:30 Show Intro
2:31 Why we’re exploring Enneagram
3:58 Enneagram Overview
5:20 Justin’s Enneagram Type: 3
6:18 Enneagram is built on Worldview and Motivation
6:44 Enneagram 3 (E3) Worldview
9:16 E3 Listening Filters
11:42 Rikki & Corey reflect to Justin
15:50 Enneagram feels critical & growth-oriented
16:15 How Justin’s E3 shows up in the show
19:15 The Enneagram is about Limitations & Freedom
19:57 E3 Vice & Path to Virtue
23:37 E3 Defense Mechanism
26:38 E3 Soul Child / Disowned Parts
28:41 Final Reflections on Justin’s Overview & Type
31:42 Exploring Corey’s Type: 5 - Worldview
36:40 E5 Listening Filters
38:14 Corey tries on E5
42:45 E5 Vice & Path to Virtue
46:44 Does Enneagram shift over time?
48:06 E5 Defense Mechanisms
50:36 E5 Soul Child / Disowned Parts
51:53 Strategies for Working with Disowned Patterns/Parts
55:20 How different types work together well and poorly
1:03:05 Typing Rikki Live
1:09:48 Exploring Rikki’s Listening Filters
1:14:38 E6 Vice & Path to Virtue and Rikki’s story
1:20:13 E6 Defense Mechanism
1:22:57 E6 Soul Child / Disowned Parts
1:25:43 Final Thoughts on Exploring Enneagram

Learn more about the hosts:
https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/
https://justinmulvaney.com/
https://coreywilkspsyd.com/

Intro Music:
http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

Personality tests are fun and all, but are they actually useful? In today's episode, we dive deep into personality assessments and takedown one of the most popular assessment's in western culture: The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.

0:00 Cold Open - Rikki’s Baby
0:55 Show Intro and A New Milestone!
3:03 Today’s Topic - Personality Tests and Myers-Briggs
7:05 Experiences with MBTI
11:01 The History of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
14:24 Personality Assessments in General
14:57 What we like about MBTI and Assessments in General
21:44 What we don’t like about MBTI
38:53 The Traps and Uses of Personality Assessments
46:52 Diagnostic Tools we like and How to use them
1:02:05 How to get Enneagram typed
1:04:50 Final Comments on MBTI and Personality Assessments

Learn more about the hosts:
https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/
https://justinmulvaney.com/
https://coreywilkspsyd.com/

Intro Music:
http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

EMBRACE THE GRIND! That statement probably spiked your blood pressure - in a very good or a very bad way. Hustle culture is a polarizing topic these days. You either love it or you hate it. In today’s episode, we deconstruct hustle culture and explore the good and the bad. What are the toxic elements of hustle culture to avoid? What are the good and empowering bits to take away and integrate? The end result: an entirely new way to think about hustle culture.

Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.

0:00 Cold Open
0:58 Show Intro
1:39 Today’s Topic: The Grind / Hustle Culture
10:01 Opening thoughts on Hustle Culture
14:26 How did we get to the toxic hustle culture that exists today?
36:05 Why do we like hustle culture less as we get older?
51:45 How can we embrace the grind without glorifying it?
1:09:10 Final thoughts on The Grind & Hustle Culture

Learn more about the hosts:
https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/
https://justinmulvaney.com/
https://coreywilkspsyd.com/

Intro Music:
http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/