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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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Today I want to share about "feeling held by the world." It's a desire, or need, that underlies many other problems - if you're frustrated in your friendships, if you can never be as productive as you might like - this might be a concept that helps you in unexpected ways.

It's also come up with two different clients recently, and is a deep-yet-simple concept that often brings me calm + groundedness.

Per usual: in the episode, I define the concept, share a client example, and talk about why it matters + how you can cultivate more of it. I hope you like this lil' shortie episode, team :)

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I am answering another newsletter subscriber question today. Camilla asked:

"I've just gotten divorced and not worked for some time while we relocated abroad and tried for a family. I have to get back to work but I'm scared and worry about how to communicate my career gap."

Camilla's question is about charting a new path after a divorce, but I think it's also a question about much broader themes: how to figure out our next steps at any season of our lives, and how to balance our future needs with our current needs.

As I answer this question in this episode, I share 3 suggestions to keep in mind.

I also reference these two previous episodes that may provide additional insight into this question:

Episode 38: When Nothing is Wrong, But… https://www.katieseaver.com/best-life-coach-podcast/38

Episode 17: Compass Instruction Manual: https://www.katieseaver.com/best-life-coach-podcast/17

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Today I'm answering another question from a newsletter subscriber. J asks: "How do I find time and energy for friendship when I'm exhausted by work and parenting?"

I share 6 practical suggestions for maintaining friendships when you are tired and overwhelmed. And then I talk about a higher-level problem that I think may be at play here.

I hope that these ideas help you maintain those friendships that matter to you and nourish you – and I hope that you find a way to feel even a little less tired and overwhelmed, in whatever season of life you're in.

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Here's something I've said to three different clients just this week:

It might not be a logical decision.

(At least not in the way that you think).

So, today, I want to expand on that a bit – I want to talk about three main weaknesses that our logical brain can have in some kinds of decision-making. Then, I'm going to talk about what we can consult instead.

And finally, I'm going to flesh out that second thing - "at least not in the way that you think." Because there is a funny way in which non-logical decisions actually are more logical than we expect.

So if you are already tempted to not listen to this episode because you are on "team logic" - stick around, you might be surprised at where we end up. Given that I've said this to so many clients recently, I have a hunch that probably some of you out there, who are not my clients, need to hear it, too.

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