As we approach the end of the first half of the year, its time to take stock. I share plenty of examples, hopefully to get you thinking about your own first half of the year!

In the first part of this two-part series, we delve into Aurore's career journey, exploring her remarkable career transitions - from trading floor, to media featured interior designer, to breath worker in Bali, all whilst growing a young family.

(02:30) Aurore's Career journey

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(01:11) What is Capacity / Capability?

(03:20) Short term vs long term thinking

(05:43) When you’re not making progress on your goals..

(06:00) Before you rush off on holiday!

(07:33) Social capacity

(09:26) Expertise & emotional capacity

(11:00) Wrap up

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Aarti is back this week for a Life Work conversation. You’ve all asked for more perspectives on how people make LifeWork and Aarti’s perspectives will definitely offer inspiration

This episode is for you if, like me, you're totally not green-fingered. Possibly, you're even a little intimidated by gardening. At least, I was!

5 reasons why I love gardening - these are going to be of interest if you struggle to switch off, need easy ways to change your mental state, want to engage with your kids more, want to do something creative but feel stuck, and if you're worried you just don't have the know-how.

Enjoy!

Super excited to bring Aarti from LinkedIn on to the podcast! Here we chat about her career and leadership journey and specific phases of its development.

(04:12) About Aarti's career journey

In this episode, we discuss the power of having a thinking partner when we are stuck.

We share valuable lessons from one of my mentees who was feeling unprepared to pitch in her organisation.

We also explore how scheduling regular wellbeing days to utilize built-up toil can provide much-needed rest and recovery for employees, making a real difference in how supported they feel in their work.

sometimes the best, simplest ideas are overlooked because they seem too obvious!

If you've ever felt frustrated by the pace of a transformation you're working on, this episode is for you.

We often expect it to happen quicker than it does, and we can often become attached to the visible outcomes.

Using the metaphor of the Japanese Cherry Blossom, I talk you through a very visible and powerful transformation in its phases.

I hope it is memorable and easy for you to draw on when you most need it.

Lessons on patience, impermanence and things taking their own time.

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Get ready for a very different episode, where we bring on the show’s producer Arjun from behind the scenes, and reflect together on 100 episodes of LifeWork with Maya.

A longer, relaxed conversation, full of gems and honest reflections about this growth journey, so one to save for your walk or commute.

(03:03) Do I listen to my own episodes?

(06:12) Most valuable episode to date.

(09:57) Arjun's fave episode

(17:07) How much of what you know now, did you know then?

(18:21) If I were to start the podcast today, what would I do differently?

(23:29) Seasons vs ongoing episodes.

(24:48) Advice to someone launching a podcast

(37:22) Why I prefer podcasts to other online content

(39:14) How to approach this show if you're new to coaching

(44:01) The value of working with a producer

(50:55) Where's the show benefitted me outside of the podcast itself

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Produced by Arjun Shan.

Knowledge work inside organisations can seem devoid of Mastery in the way that, e.g. a surgeon or carpenter might have mastery.

But this misses a trick! There are many areas in which we can develop mastery - and your current feelings towards events like presentations, networking and other high-stakes interactions might be a good sign of where these opportunities lie!

In this episode, learn how logging practice laps, reps, or steps can bring you closer to mastery and enhance your psychological well-being, leading to deep satisfaction and intrinsic enjoyment in your activities. 

Hear how you can set your own hundred-challenge and witness the transformative impact it can have on your life and career.

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