You probably have heard of the Enneagram by now, and maybe even know what number you are.

But you may not know the Enneagram can be a bit controversial.

My guest this week, Portland-based certified emotional intelligence coach, Ashlee Sikorski, takes us on a journey through the nine archetypes of the Enneagram, and she dispels some very popular myths floating around out there.

We do a deep dive into the opportunities of this ancient tool for greater growth and personal discovery, including:

• Why it may be considered impolite to ask what someone’s Enneagram number it, and why you shouldn’t ‘brag’ about yours

• How the Mind/Body/Heart intelligence centers play into navigating relationships

• The exact steps to take when you need to make a big decision, including pushing through your fear every time!

• How she uses retreats to get people out of their comfort zones, away from distractions and moving toward greater growth

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Today on the podcast, I am sharing how to elevate your network in 5 easy steps!

Your relationships are everything, and the strength of those relationships is oftentimes the biggest indicator of your success. The foundation to having great relationships starts with some key elements I detail out in this episode.

Don’t leave behind another opportunity for your next partnership, paycheck or promotion by neglecting and ignoring your professional community.

Tune in to find out how to start elevating your network and leveraging up so you can achieve even your biggest career goals!

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My guest today is a psychotherapist, author and confidence + mindset coach, Kate Crocco. Kate helps ambitious female leaders uncover what’s been holding them back, work through those blocks, and step into a true CEO mindset.

Her book, Thinking Like a Boss: Uncover and Overcome the Lies Holding You Back from Success, is available to order now! We do a deep dive into some of the limiting mindsets she addresses in the book, including:

— Once my circumstances change, then I’ll be ready

— I will feel more ready tomorrow

— I’m not qualified (not smart enough, young enough, old enough to succeed)

— I need to say ‘YES’ to every opportunity that comes my way

Kate has her Masters in Social Work from Columbia University and Post-Masters in Addictions from Adelphi University. She concurrently runs a therapy practice and a coaching business.

Tune in to hear how to break through what's been holding you back and give you the tools to start showing up CONFIDENTLY and unapologetically, and increase your IMPACT starting today.

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This podcast episode is a little different than most. I’ve been under the weather, so I recorded an unfiltered episode on practicing mindfulness in the moment.

Trusting my intuition has played out in my life - I share a few stories with you including when I suddenly moved to Los Angeles at 24 years old with no plan and no place to live, and when I had a strong sense to withdraw from the middle of escrow on a home.

I also share what I learned from having car issues for the last two months, and reveal my process for practicing gratitude through these challenges.

What I've realized over the years is convenience and comfort don’t produce results. You have to get out there, constantly learning and growing, and focus on becoming a better person in the journey.

This episode will teach you how to make better decisions, listen to your gut, and become aware of exactly how you are co-creating your future.

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Every single person who walks into a room and can make a positive impact on the people in that room, is a leader.

If you are ready to level up your leadership skill set to navigate through challenges you may be facing, past trauma, your inner critic, or simply quieting the distractions all around you, grab your earbuds and hit play on this episode.

Rebecca Ching has some experience working with leaders.

She has worked for a United States Senator, in advertising in NYC, and in international’s youth work in Europe.

Not to mention she has 17 years of clinical psychotherapy training around neuroscience, systems theory, Brené Brown’s research and methodologies, and Internal Family Systems. 

(Fun fact! I met Rebecca in graduate school in our Marital and Family Therapy program. She was a star back than and is even more of one now!)

Rebecca is now integrating her wealth of experience and depth of background with her training from the Hudson Institute of Coaching, and has recently launched Rebecca Ching Leadership Coaching + Consultation.

She supports leaders like you who are making an impact in all spheres.  

(It’s like a free counseling session + motivational coaching session in one!)

While listening, you’ll discover:

• How to sit with discomfort and difficult emotions, instead of using maladaptive coping mechanisms

• The impact of shame and trauma on how we show up in the world

• Why the opposite of scarcity is not abundance, it’s actually ‘enough’

• How to create good ‘digital hygiene’ (don’t worry, she explains what this is)

• The importance of staying open, remaining curious, and be willing to look at our own blind spots

I’ve talked a lot about personal responsibility on the podcast and recently I got to chat with Erica Sauer on this very subject, as she shares how she made drastic changes to her beliefs in order to attract more of what she wanted in life. (& much less of what she didn’t want!)

She reveals how she was operating from scarcity mode and was holding onto past relationships and eventually moved into feeling ‘enough’ through meditation and travel.

Erica is a celebrity makeup artist turned holistic life coach and motivational speaker. Graduating from USC with a Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology she turned her passion for art and beauty into a 10-year career in the entertainment industry where she’s worked with high level celebrities including Brad Pitt, John Legend, Jamie Dornan and The Jonas Brothers. 

She shares how after spending time in India studying meditation and well-being, she began pursuing a career as a holistic life coach emphasizing the importance of the mind, body and soul connection. 

Now Erica aids in aligning her clients with their highest potential.  Creating awareness around limiting belief systems and negative thought patterns utilizing holistic psychological modalities so they may show up as their truest and most authentic selves. 

Tune into find out how the things that show up in our life are the things we think we deserve, and how to shift to attract more good things!

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Today I’m taking you on a little journey through reflection exercises as 2019 (and the decade!) has come to a close as well as 2020 goal-setting strategies for success. Whether you are heading in a direction you are excited about and want to clarify your exact next steps, or want a complete change in course, this is the episode for you.

When you have a calling on your life, no matter how much it makes sense to you or anyone else, it likely won't go away until you pay attention! 

Most importantly, we discuss how radical personal responsibility can completely change your life, and why it is necessary for your greatest success.

So I’m going to take you through four steps to gain career clarity, create a roadmap to level up, and learn how to explode your network. Grab a notebook or some paper ready to take notes.

The very act of defining your dreams tells your brain it is top priority!

There are two kinds of people: those with reasons why they can’t do something and those with results. I know you will get results, and I’m here to support you on the journey.

Go deeper and get any of your questions answered by joining the private FB group HERE.

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If you have ever wanted to use communication skills to find greater fulfillment in your business and relationships, you will want to listen to this episode!

Today on the podcast, Susie Castillo joins me to talk about how she has used her gift of gab to create a career of her dreams.

Tune into finding out how to use communication to deepen your professional and personal relationships for success!

If you listen all the way to the end, you’ll find out why we are all born to create and we shouldn’t hold ourselves back.

While listening, you’ll discover:

• The best tips to become an incredible communicator

• How to practice the most generous assumption

• Why positive self-talk is essential to success

• What interviewing the founders of top tech companies can teach us about success

• How you can tap into your childhood to find your true passion in life

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Today I am sitting down with Courtney Elmer, a Lifestyle Strategist and Stress Expert. As you can probably guess… she helps women Stress LESS so they can Live MORE!

Courtney was climbing the corporate ladder when she received a cancer diagnosis at 25 years old, two days after getting home from her honeymoon, that changed the trajectory of her life. Even though by all accounts she had a successful life, she realized all her success came at the cost of her health. She suffered from overwhelm and burn out, and knew she wasn’t the only one. So she set out on a mission to help others stop the hustle, and she built a successful business on a new career path teaching women how to have it all...without doing it all.

Tune in to find out why Courtney says time is not to blame and how to have success without the stress!

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Procrastination can show up in the most unexpected places. Join us for a conversation on turning your sneaky habits of procrastination into your greater purpose.

Procrastination and avoidance are habits you develop to cope with things that produce anxiety or discomfort. While you can try to use sheer ‘willpower’ to muster through these habits, oftentimes you can’t just slap a band-aid on the symptoms.

The underlying root issues are much deeper: fear of failure, indecisiveness, low self-esteem, and perfectionism. We must first address the issues head on. And the end result will be a more productive, efficient workflow.

But most importantly, any time you are attempting something new or worthwhile, it will cause some discomfort. This is why pushing past procrastination can lead to the greatest growth and MAGIC in your life.

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