Amy was struggling with imposter syndrome after getting a new promotion at work. I explained how the pressure she was dealing with was just that, not the truth.

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Paola recounted a time when she went though an emotionally challenging time and found it hard to create and perform for her job. I dispelled a couple of myths for her so she'd know that from now on, she wouldn't have to worry about if she's "feeling inspired."

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Alan wants to change the world for the better through the creation of his new company, but feels that other peoples' negativity gets in the way. I use his "joy-point business model" to explain that it's less about creating joy and more about creating common ground.

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Alexis wants to publish a children's book she wrote years ago, but is dealing with the big obstacles of trying to get it published. I work with her to relook at the purpose of the book so she can create new ways to get her story "known."

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Isyemille is a poet who wants to learn how to make money from selling her art, but feels a conflict about charging people for her work and the negative stigma of capitalism. I show her how selling products to an audience can be about building a connection with them instead of imposing something on them.

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Anne wants to change careers but doesn't know what that next career is. I give her a series of exercises to help her create her own job search.

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Joel is the CEO of a start up that uses technology to inspire people to make "giving a habit," but companies need to see how "doing good" and business are intricately intertwined. I help Joel get to a solution by seeing his situation less about conflict and more about connections.

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I chat for a minute — literally — about what creative process is and isn't for those working in creative fields.

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Alecia is going through a lot of growing up and wants to get more comfortable with it. I help her refocus her attention on what change means for her, instead of what it means for other people.

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Amy revisits our show after being on episode 4 to see if any of the advice I gave her about navigating her relationship with her client, worked.

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