I was working with two clients (who are both leaders and managers) in the past week, and I was giving them both very similar coaching.

Whenever that happens, I think: I should make a podcast about this.

(Think this episode doesn't apply to you because you aren't an official "manager"? I define leadership quite broadly, so there's a good chance the ideas I share will be helpful to you, too.)

Today I'm sharing the same advice I shared with them. I'm talking about how to reduce stress + hours when you're a leader — while keeping work quality the same, or frequently improving it.

My suggestion? Take on developmental coaching of your team.

Today I define "developmental coaching," and then make my case for how it frees up time, reduces stress, and increases quality of output. I also give some common pieces of guidance if you would like to start doing developmental coaching.

Developmental coaching doesn't just help you as a leader, it also may change your team members in a meaningful way. I hope you'll take this opportunity to act on your behalf, and on theirs.

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In this episode, I'm sharing an interview with my client Edward. Edward is a husband, a father of four, an avid traveler, and a business owner and consultant.

In our interview, he shares how he felt like his life was pretty good, but also felt off in ways he couldn't put his finger on.

He talks about what led him to work with me, and how in our work together he has deepened his relationships with himself, his wife, and his kids. He also shares how he intentionally strengthened and generated more friendships and shifted his relationship to work.

I'm sure his story and his insights will resonate with so many of you.

Connect with Edward at [email protected].

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This episode is about reading, and how to help yourself read more.

I love reading, but that's actually *not* why I'm making the argument for doing it more.

It's because reading satisfies a very tricky set of conditions, in our modern lives: something that you can do, when you are completely exhausted, that does not have problematic side effects — and may actually make your life better.

I talk more about this very unique set of conditions that reading satisfies + I share 5 practical tips for how to make reading easier to do (and, yes, even more fun than Instagram!).

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I coach on clarity — or figuring out what you want — a lot.

I've realized recently there's one thing that gets in the way of clarity with almost every client, at one point or another.

And that obstacle is: thinking too much about implementation before clarity is established.

So in this episode, I make my case for why we want to get clear on clarity before we even think too much about implementation + share 4 ways that I see implementation thoughts getting in the way of clarity. (Some of them are subtle + you're probably doing them without realizing.)

If you want clarity and you don't yet have it, or you just want to build your skillfulness for when you'll need clarity in the future, this episode is for you.

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Today I offer an idea that came up - as so many of my favorite ideas do - in working with one of my clients.

That idea is: adaptability.

I share a client story, a definition of adaptability (that might not be what you've heard before), and how I've applied it to one of my own challenges — plus, what I think you might take away from it, too.

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I've been coaching for a decade now, and my business has grown quite a bit. I frequently get asked about how I grew my business, how I run it now, and how I think about the business of coaching.

In this episode, I answer some of these questions, as well as give a short summary of the state of my business.

I love being a coach, and I hope this episode is helpful. Even if you're not building a coaching business, I hope this is a fun peek behind the curtain of how I think about all of this.

Have more questions about my coaching business? Submit them here: https://www.katieseaver.com/coaching-business-questions

My business coach: https://diellecharon.com/

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Today, I'm answering another question from a newsletter subscriber. Emily asks:

"When do you know if it's the right time for a career change? or How to deal with rejection?"

I answer these questions by offering a high-level concept, sharing 4 practical ideas, and discussing a bigger, deeper element that guides my own approach. I hope this episode is helpful to you, Emily — and to anyone struggling with these questions and feelings.

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In the self-development space, there's often so much content about "seizing the new year."

I can sometimes find it exhausting, so today, I wanted to share a shortie episode with an idea that you might not even use just yet. Today, let's talk about *travel.*

I share the story of how I realized this little idea was worth sharing + a little more about how I implement it.

I hope this is helpful to you in some way. Even if you aren't traveling right now, you can keep it in your back pocket and use it when needed.

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If you're starting to dream about the new year, I want to propose something that would significantly improve your year: Start a women's group in 2025.

I'm calling it a "women's group" - but this episode is for men, too. I talk about what this kind of group *is*, my own experiences starting one, how we run our meetings, and what I think works well for us.

Just having a richer, deeper support system can make such a difference in our lives — I know it has for me. And I want to remind you that even if it doesn't "just happen" naturally, you can make it happen — and that doesn't have to be a bad thing. It would be such a blessing for your 2025, and for all who you include in that circle.

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We are approaching a very particular time of year. There are holidays, extra activities and events, and it's a lot. So today I'm sharing what to do when you're not going to fucking meditate. Or do three pages of fucking journaling. Or take an hour-long fucking walk.

Even if you would, in theory, like to do those things. Even if you've done those things — or even one of those things — regularly at some point in your life, and even if, you know those things make you feel good — right now, you are not going to fucking do them.

In this episode, I share how I think about caring for myself, in seasons like this — what I try to do for myself, and what I tend to suggest for my clients.

I'm going to talk a little high-level first - you know, what are we trying to accomplish here, when we our engaging with our "fuck meditation" selves.

And then I'll get a little practical, to finish us out.

I also reference Episode 35: Agitation, that you might find helpful.

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