This Was Supposed to be Easy Podcast

S1 Episode 5: We Thought Being Curious Was Supposed to Be Easy

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Hosts: Amy & Cheryl

Theme: Coaching, curiosity, self-growth, and the art of asking the right questions

  • In this episode, Cheryl flips the script and interviews Amy about her passion for coaching, learning, and leadership.
  • Amy shares her powerful mantra: "Instead of getting furious, get curious." This mindset has transformed how she navigates conflict, decision-making, and growth.
  • Her coaching style is all about asking thoughtful, open-ended questions that help others uncover their own answers, rather than giving advice or solutions.
  • Amy introduces her personal coaching framework—developed over the past decade—built around self-reflection, curiosity, and helping people reach their goals without stepping on the field (so to speak).
  • Key metaphor: A coach helps get the ball in the goal without ever stepping foot on the field.
  • Coaching is deeply tied to Amy’s life purpose: helping others think differently and live better, more intentional lives.
  • Amy believes you don’t have to hire a coach—you can coach yourself if you're willing to:
    • Ask the right questions
    • Be brutally honest with your answers
    • Stay open to feedback, change, and curiosity
    • She challenges the phrase “I’m bad at that,” and instead reframes it as “I’m new at that” to foster a growth mindset.
    • The episode explores the danger of the comparison trap, the importance of self-compassion, and how setbacks are part of the process.
    • Amy and Cheryl talk about recognizing and honoring the “whispers of your soul”—those passions and callings that keep resurfacing.
    • The episode closes with Amy’s invitation to be your own coach: Reflect, stay curious, and keep taking baby steps forward—because you’re capable of more than you think.

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