Kate Volman isn’t trying to overhaul your life. But she will challenge the way you think about joy.

In this episode, Kate talks about something high achievers tend to ignore: doing things just for the hell of it. Not because it makes you money. Not because it’ll get you promoted. But because you used to love it, before life got in the way.

Kate is the CEO of Floyd Consulting and the author of Do What You Love. Outside of her day job, she’s a poet and a podcast host. She’s intentionally built a life that makes room for creativity and joy without sacrificing professional success.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why creativity matters, even if it’s just for fun
• How doing less can lead to more fulfillment
• Practical ways to bring joy into your daily life

Highlights:

(00:00) Meet Kate Volman

(02:25) Why high achievers struggle to feel fulfilled

(05:24) Incorporating joy into daily life

(10:46) Trust the creative process

(13:35) Embracing imperfection and fun

(19:02) How to stop saying yes to everything 

(22:07) Creating a personal strategic plan for your dreams

(28:13) Clarity and accountability through coaching

Resources:

Kate’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katevolman/ 

Kate’s website: https://katevolman.com/ 

The Dream Manager program: https://www.thedreammanager.com/ 

Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/