In this conversation, Jim Hughes, founder of Untamed, shares his journey of self-discovery and the importance of reconnecting with one's authentic self. He discusses the concept of 'swimming up someone else's river' as a metaphor for living out of alignment with one's true self. Jim emphasises the need for self-awareness and the courage to embrace change, while also exploring the origins of his coaching philosophy and the impact of family dynamics on personal growth. He offers insights into the first steps towards finding one's untamed path and the significance of playfulness in coaching. The conversation concludes with a discussion on future opportunities and collaborations in the coaching space.

Takeaways

• Jim helps business owners reconnect with their authentic selves.
• Living out of alignment feels like swimming upstream.
• Self-awareness is crucial for personal growth.
• The journey to change often takes years of misalignment.
• Untamed encourages individuals to embrace their true selves.
• Playfulness in coaching can lead to deeper connections.
• Family dynamics can reveal different sides of ourselves.
• The first step to change is quantifying the cost of the status quo.
• An untamed person is aware of their various cast members.
• Optimising one's approach is often easier than fixing problems.

Sound Bites

• "Swimming up someone else's river."
• "The cost of being unfit is massive."
• "Care less about what other people think."

Jim's choice to add to The Change Show Playlist is "Homecoming" by Josh Ritter.

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Jim: Linkedin: Jim Hughes

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