REALIFE Conversations from the Porch

In this episode of the 'Doing What Matters' podcast, hosts Teresa McCloy and Erica Vinson delve into the essence of transformational group coaching with guest Jordan Mercedes. Jordan, a Master Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation introduces her new book 'Professional Group Coaching for Growth and Transformation.' She shares insights on building community within groups, distinct themes for successful group coaching sessions, and the fundamental differences between leading groups and teams.  Throughout the conversation, Jordan emphasizes the power of connection, safe spaces, and authentic transformation. Tune in to discover practical advice and inspiration for enhancing group coaching dynamics and fostering a meaningful learning environment.

00:00 Welcome to the Doing What Matters Podcast

00:44 Introducing Special Guest: Jordan Mercedes

01:49 Jordan's New Book: Professional Group Coaching

02:50 The Inspiration Behind the Book

05:39 Transformational Group Coaching

09:50 Practical Group Coaching Exercises

15:01 Defining Group vs. Team Coaching

18:01 Themes for Effective Group Coaching

21:46 The Power of Community in Group Coaching

26:02 Connecting with Jordan Mercedes

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Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®. The REALIFE Process® is dedicated to equipping others and providing community, training, tools and resources,in order to cultivate both personal and professional development and growth. Teresa’s mission is to see individuals and groups grow in self awareness, develop sustainable rhythms, and increase their influence and impact at the intersection of faith and work in their everyday life story.

About Erica Vinson:

Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!

In this milestone 300th episode of the 'Doing What Matters' podcast, host Teresa McCloy celebrates six years of podcasting. Reflecting on her journey, Teresa shares the evolution of the podcast through three different titles and the invaluable lessons learned from consistency. She discusses memorable guests, impactful conversations, and the personal and professional growth that podcasting has fostered. 

Teresa also announces the launch of a new sister podcast, 'The REALIFE Practice set to debut in October 2024 with co-host Lindsey Sterchi.. Tune in for a heartfelt celebration and inspiring insights on the significance of showing up regularly.

TIME STAMPS;

00:00 Welcome to the 300th Episode Celebration!

00:50 Reflecting on the Journey: From Enneagram to Real Life Process

02:33 Podcast Evolution and Global Reach

05:05 Consistency: The Key to Personal and Professional Growth

09:22 Exciting Announcements and Future Plans

10:37 Gratitude and Looking Forward

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Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives on a 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoy great coffee, beautiful flower gardens and her “little man”.

About Co -Host Erica Vinson:

Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!

In this episode of the Doing What Matters podcast, hosts Teresa McCloy and Erica Vinson explore the concept of taking sabbaticals for entrepreneurs. Teresa shares her journey and preparations for an upcoming 10-week sabbatical, discussing the fears she faced and the steps she took to ensure her business continues to thrive in her absence. Topics include the importance of planning, the role of the team, and maintaining client relationships. The conversation highlights practical advice and personal reflections on balancing business responsibilities with personal growth and rest.

TIME STAMPS: 

00:00 Welcome to the Doing What Matters Podcast

00:46 Recap of Previous Episode on Sabbaticals

01:41 Facing and Overcoming Fear

03:56 Planning for 2025

08:44 Personal Growth During Sabbatical

09:21 Maintaining Connections and Technology

14:40 Intentionality and Spiritual Growth

16:36 Looking Forward to Sabbatical

17:19 Conclusion and Future Updates

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About Teresa McCloy:

Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and her 

About Erica Vinson:

Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!

In this episode of the Doing What Matters podcast, hosts Teresa McCloy and Erica Vinson discuss the importance of team retreats, sharing insights from their own experiences with the REALIFE Process community. They highlight the benefits of setting regular retreats, the value of switching to a different environment, and practical tips for planning a successful retreat. The conversation delves into the significance of building relationships, the impact of intentionality, and the importance of preparing for and reentering from a retreat. Listeners are encouraged to find inspiration in creating moments of connection and rest, both in extraordinary retreats and in ordinary daily life.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Welcome to the Doing What Matters Podcast

00:48 The Value of Retreats

02:08 Benefits of Regular Retreats

03:30 Creating a Retreat Environment

05:13 Setting Intentions and Expectations

09:20 Practical Tips for Planning Retreats

16:18 Preparing for and Returning from Retreats

19:23 The Importance of Community and Connection

20:21 Finding Extraordinary Moments in the Ordinary

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Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and her 

About Erica Vinson:

Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!

In this episode of the Doing What Matters podcast, hosts Teresa McCoy and Erica Vinson discuss the concept of success and how it is often defined by societal standards such as financial achievement, education, and professional status. They propose a holistic approach to success that includes creating a 'rule of life' or 'rhythm of life' that aligns with one's values and spiritual beliefs. They emphasize the importance of personal definitions of success, the role of regular reflection, and the benefits of a flexible, personalized framework. Teresa and Erica share personal experiences and practical advice, offering resources like the Real Life Process and inspiring quotes to help listeners create their own success plans grounded in rest and authenticity.

TIME STAMP

00:00 Welcome to the Doing What Matters Podcast

00:46 Free Resource Announcement

01:11 Redefining Success

02:46 Personal Definitions of Success

06:29 Developing a Success Plan

11:03 The Concept of Rule of Life

19:46 Invitation to Create Your Rhythm of Life

24:58 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

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Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®. The REALIFE Process® is dedicated to equipping others and providing community, training, tools and resources,in order to cultivate both personal and professional development and growth. Teresa’s mission is to see individuals and groups grow in self awareness, develop sustainable rhythms, and increase their influence and impact at the intersection of faith and work in their everyday life story.

In this episode of the Doing What Matters podcast, hosts Teresa McCloy and Erika Vinson discuss the importance of recognizing and combating periods of overwhelm and 'slump' in both personal and professional life. Teresa shares her experiences over the past few months, highlighting the effects of stress and the steps she took, such as taking a sabbatical, employing a framework for renewal, and connecting deeply with loved ones. The conversation explores themes like procrastination, rest, reconnection, and the application of practical tools like the “Faster Too”l and personal rule of life strategies. A companion resource on rest, renew, and review is mentioned, available online for listeners.

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to Doing What Matters Podcast

00:42 Exciting Resource Announcement

01:09 Teresa's Summer Slump

04:41 Recognizing Patterns of Procrastination

04:56 Health Journey and Hashimoto's Diagnosis

08:59 The Importance of Connection and Rest

16:19 Practical Steps to Overcome Slumps

22:58 Invitation to Reflect and Recharge

24:36 Conclusion and Weekly Takeaways

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Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®. The REALIFE Process® is dedicated to equipping others and providing community, training, tools and resources,in order to cultivate both personal and professional development and growth. Teresa’s mission is to see individuals and groups grow in self awareness, develop sustainable rhythms, and increase their influence and impact at the intersection of faith and work in their everyday life story.

SHOW NOTES:

Welcome to another enriching episode of "The REALIFE Process" podcast! I'm your host, Erica Vinson, joined by my wonderful co-host, Teresa McCloy. Today, we dive deep into the vital themes of trust, transformation, and the intricate balance between rest and work. We'll explore my journey from ministry to coaching and how it shaped my approach to helping others. Together, we'll highlight the significance of fostering long-term friendships and the intentionality required to maintain those connections. Whether you're an entrepreneur, coach, or business owner, we'll show you how to live from rest, not rush. Plus, don't miss out on our exciting discussion on the power of community support, and how different helping professions can play pivotal roles in our lives. So, buckle up for some thought-provoking conversations and practical insights that aim to bring extraordinary moments to your everyday life. Let’s dive in!

TIME STAMPS:

IME STAMP:00:00 Embracing unplugging and setting work boundaries.

06:20 Flexibility in work, balancing personal and professional.

07:58 Embracing curiosity and learning led to fulfillment.

12:31 Certified coaches support clients in diverse ways.

14:38 Long friendship, recent changes, different paths now.

16:35 Stayed for safety, leaving for new challenges.

23:02 Intentional friendships, journaling, and staying connected.

26:25 Balancing work and personal growth with Erica.

28:48 Moving from expectation to expectancy in relationships.

30:41 Building deep, meaningful friendships takes time and effort.

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About Teresa McCloy:

Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®. The REALIFE Process® is dedicated to equipping others and providing community, training, tools and resources,in order to cultivate both personal and professional development and growth. Teresa’s mission is to see individuals and groups grow in self awareness, develop sustainable rhythms, and increase their influence and impact at the intersection of faith and work in their everyday life story.

Hey there, podcast fans! Get ready for some big changes coming to the "Doing What Matters" podcast. In this episode, Teresa's got an exciting announcement: she's bringing on a co-host!

Starting with episode 295, My long-time friend and colleague, Erica Vinson, will be joining me to dish out some real talk about balancing life as entrepreneurs and individuals. These two go way back and have worked together in ministry and at the Real Life Process company.

Erica's not just a bestie, though. She's also a rockstar coach with some serious credentials. With her on board, expect some juicy conversations and a whole new dynamic to the show.

If you want to connect with Teresa and Erica beyond the podcast, check out their free online community on the Circle platform. Just head over to the Real Life Process website and you're in!

Before signing off, Teresa reminds us to reach out to friends we haven't chatted with in a while. It'll make their day, and yours too.

So, mark your calendars for episode 295, because that's when the Teresa and Erica show begins! Get ready for some laughs, some feels, and a whole lot of wisdom.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Podcast on living life from rest, changes coming.

03:41 Podcast host transitions to co-host with friend.

06:57 Bringing Erica onto the podcast for unique perspective.

10:35 Engaging community discussions, join us at reallifeprocess.com.

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Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success!

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About Teresa McCloy:

Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®. The REALIFE Process® is dedicated to equipping others and providing community, training, tools and resources,in order to cultivate bothpersonal and professional development and growth. Teresa’s mission is to see individuals and groups grow in self awareness, develop sustainable rhythms, and increase their influence and impact at the intersection of faith and work in their everyday life story.

Hello and welcome to the REALIFE Process podcast! I'm your host, Teresa McCloy. In today's episode, we're diving into five key ways to continually develop your skills and grow as a professional in whatever industry you're in.

We'll explore the importance of embracing a growth mindset over a fixed one. I'll share tips for setting specific learning goals and projects to expand your knowledge. We'll discuss the power of leveraging your professional network and seeking out mentors. I'll highlight the benefits of regularly seeking feedback and self-reflection. And finally, we'll talk about the importance of staying current with the latest trends and developments in your field.

Whether you're a leader in the corporate world, a nonprofit, or a business owner - sharpening your skills and knowledge is critical for success. So join me as we unpack these five areas and discover how you can take your professional development to the next level. Stay tuned!

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Connect with us, improve skills, self-care.

04:12 Develop growth mindset through dedication, coaching, mentoring.

08:01 Embrace growth mindset, persist, learn, develop projects.

12:57 Networks and groups to enhance professional development.

16:39 Stay updated on industry trends, including AI.

18:49 Transition to growth mindset, set specific goals.

21:42 Embrace everyday moments, grow professionally, cherish relationships.

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About Teresa McCloy:

Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®. The REALIFE Process® is dedicated to equipping others and providing community, training, tools and resources,in order to cultivate both personal and professional development and growth. Teresa’s mission is to see individuals and groups grow in self awareness, develop sustainable rhythms, and increase their influence and impact at the intersection of faith and work in their everyday life story.

In this episode of the REALIFE Process, I reflect on my recent vacation to the North Georgia mountains and share insights on how we can reset and make the most of our summer. I introduce the concept of "pre-decision" and how making choices in advance can guide our future actions, reduce stress, and increase effectiveness. Whether it's setting aside time for relaxation, tackling a personal project, or creating cherished memories, I discuss practical steps you can take to intentionally design your remaining summer days. Join me as we explore ways to live from a place of rest and fully embrace the season ahead.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 "Resetting summer plans and intentional pre-decision"

05:39 Plan ahead for regular downtime and activities.

07:58 Reset summer plans, set achievable actionable steps.

11:01 Plan and prepare now for future success.

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Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®. The REALIFE Process® is dedicated to equipping others and providing community, training, tools and resources,in order to cultivate both personal and professional development and growth. Teresa’s mission is to see individuals and groups grow in self awareness, develop sustainable rhythms, and increase their influence and impact at the intersection of faith and work in their everyday life story.