Woman In Progress

Today’s episode is a juicy one! I’m talking about a concept called the Shame-Blame-Guilt Cycle and sharing a situation I was in recently where I noticed I was stuck in this cycle. Based on the emotions in the name along, I bet you can guess that this is a state of being that feels awful and one you likely won’t want to stay in for long. If you’ve ever been faced with a situation where you made a mistake or something didn’t go as you’d planned and you fell ALL THE EMOTIONS, this episode is for you!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What the Shame-Blame-Guilt Cycle is 
• Why it is often so difficult to get ourselves out of shaming and blaming when things go wrong
• How to escape the Shame-Blame-Guilt Cycle 

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Do you ever feel like who you are and who you want to be aren’t quite in alignment? SAME. Lately, I’ve been noticing that there is a marked difference between how I am behaving and how I want to show up in certain situations in my life and I’m wanting to really bridge that gap and shift my way of being to one I can be proud of. If you’re in the midst of self-discovery (or re-discovery) and trying to figure out what your purpose is, I will invite you to take a small step back and first ask yourself, “Who am I BEING?”. The answer to that question, might just change your life…if you let it. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The difference between what you do and who you are.
• Why circumstances can’t dictate how you behave, react or respond
• The importance of figuring out who you want to be, regardless of what’s happening in the world
• Why you should be mind-focused and not just results-focused

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Let’s chat! If you’re curious about what it looks like to coach with me, book a 1:1 consult -https://calendly.com/s-ushedo/consult

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I used to think conflict occurred as a result of some “difficult personalities” or specific situations…until I started working an office job. I quickly realized that conflict is all around us and that, if left unresolved, it can affect every single aspect of our lives, from our self-confidence to our physical and mental health. Learning to manage (not avoid) conflict in a healthy way is essential if you’re a human and in relationships with other humans (see what I did there?). So if you dread, avoid or find you have too much conflict in your life, this episode is for you. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why conflict is not a problem
• The cost of avoiding engaging in difficult conversations
• The most common behaviours we demonstrate in the face of conflict (and why they don’t serve us)
• How to increase your conflict capacity

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Let’s chat! If you’re curious about what it looks like to coach with me, book a 1:1 consult -https://calendly.com/s-ushedo/consult

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Mother-Daughter relationships. OOOF! It’s a dynamic that is both beautiful and fraught with challenges. If you have a less than ideal relationship with your mother, know that you aren’t alone and that if you want to create a new relationship with her, it’s possible. And the best news? It doesn’t require her to change or for you to have a conversation with her to tell her what you’re doing. The power of thought work!

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why you should drop the expectation for how your mother should be
• How to replace your disappointment and resentment with compassion and understanding
• The process for developing a genuine relationship with your mom
• The best way to satisfy your cravings for love, connection, support (and anything else you are hungry for)

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Let’s chat! If you’re curious about what it looks like to coach with me, book a 1:1 consult -https://calendly.com/s-ushedo/consult

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Here’s my take: confusion pretends to be useful. When you are stuck in confusion, you stay safe, you avoid risk and you prevent forward momentum. If you identify as someone who resorts to saying “I don’t know” often, this episode is for you!

In this episode, you will learn:

• The reason I don’t accept the response “I don’t know” when I’m coaching
• Why so many default to “I don’t know” as a response to a question
• The best way to know something and why no decision is right or wrong
• Why confusion is an indulgent emotion and how it’s holding you back
• 4 tips on how to overcome confusion

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Let’s chat! If you’re curious about what it looks like to coach with me, book a 1:1 consult -https://calendly.com/s-ushedo/consult

I'd love to hear from you! Instagram is one of my favourite places to hang out, so be sure to join my community, send me a message and tag me in your #WomanInProgress moments! https://www.instagram.com/ushedocoaching/

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Do you put things off until the last minute? Are you a self-proclaimed “perfectionist”? Is doing the things you know you need to do “later” getting in the way of your ability to achieve your dreams? 

 If you answered YES to any of these questions, this show is for you. On today’s episode, we’re diving into a subject familiar to many women in progress: Procrastination!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why so many of us indulge in procrastination
• The characteristics that make a task ‘procrastination-worthy’
• Why “I don’t feel like it” is not a good enough reason not to act
• The 5 emotions that stop people from taking action
• Tips and strategies for defeating procrastination and taking action today

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Let’s chat! If you’re curious about what it looks like to coach with me, book a 1:1 consult -https://calendly.com/s-ushedo/consult

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When I polled my community on topics they’d like discussed on the podcast, Imposter Syndrome was the most highly requested topic, so when my coach, colleague and friend Elisia Keown, Executive Coach and Founder of Keown Coaching reached out to me to see if I’d be interested into having a conversation about the same topic, I jumped at the chance to interview her for the podcast.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The types of Imposter Syndrome and how they mainly present in accomplished, professional women
• How Imposter Syndrome manifests in individuals and the impact it has on metal health and career progression
• Similarities and differences between Imposter Syndrome in men vs women
• Why we aren’t fans of the adage “Fake it till you make it”
• A powerful and practical tool to help you take agency over your inner Imposter and move forward in spite of fear

More about Elisia:

Elisia Keown is an Executive Coach and Founder of Keown Coaching, LLC.

 After graduating from Florida State University, she held roles in management, talent acquisition, and human resources. 

After 20 years of leading a team and supporting other leaders as they navigated leadership for their own teams, she decided to start her own Executive Coaching business. 

 Now, her purpose is to create badass business leaders so they can positively impact thousands of people in the workplace.

 She has a blended family of 5 kids with her husband, Chris, and lives in Wesley Chapel, FL. 

 Elisia is one impressive human and I can’t wait for you all to meet her!

Connect with Elisia:

Elisia Keown Coaching Website

Keown Coaching LinkedIn 

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Let’s chat! If you’re curious about what it looks like to coach with me, book a 1:1 consult -https://calendly.com/s-ushedo/consult

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I’m just going to come right out and ask it: are there parts of yourself that you just don’t like?

You’re not alone, my friend. I’ve got a few of my own!

The truth is, we all have incredible, beautiful, extraordinary parts of ourselves AND we have parts of ourselves that are not so great. Could be better. Are less than ideal.

Welcome to the curse of being human!

In today’s episode, I share with you what is meant by the term “Shadow Self”, the parts of me I’m not particularly fond of and what I do about them. I offer you an approach I’d recommend when looking at these parts of yourself (especially if you’re someone who is more prone to denying them) and why I believe we can eliminate so much unnecessary suffering when we are willing to just acknowledge - rather than fight against - the aspects of ourselves that make us human. If you’re someone who is typically hard on yourself and is looking for a way to practice the skill of self-compassion, this episode is for you!

And remember, you are 100% worthy as you are, including the parts you don’t like.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What the “Shadow Self” is and why you need to embrace these parts of yourself
• The parts of myself I don’t like and why I needed to give myself permission to accept them
• The most effective way to change any behaviour you feel is less than you best version
• Why it isn’t necessary to try and like these parts of yourself

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Let’s chat! If you’re curious about what it looks like to coach with me, book a 1:1 consult -https://calendly.com/s-ushedo/consult

I'd love to hear from you! Instagram is one of my favourite places to hang out, so be sure to join my community, send me a message and tag me in your #WomanInProgress moments! https://www.instagram.com/ushedocoaching/

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In this special #throwback episode, you'll hear me deliver a keynote talk I gave 7 years ago that chronicles the beginning of my journey as a Woman In Progress where I share the missing ingredient so many of us overlook on our journey of becoming.

The truth is: Self-love is a choice you make in every moment of every day for the rest of your life. Just like you would join a gym or hire a trainer to strengthen your physical muscles, you can exercise your self-love muscle in much the same way. And you do this through practice, commitment and consistency. When you become aware of the way you relate to yourself, learn to cultivate self-compassion and take action on doing the things that truly light you up inside, you are laying the foundation to develop a beautiful relationship with the most important person in your life... yourself.

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It’s no secret that I’m a huge proponent of coaching and personal development. The growth and transformation I’ve experienced firsthand over the last 12 years has been nothing short of amazing. As a result, I feel it is my mission to be able to support other women in having those same transformations in any area of life through my work and my message.

But the truth is, levelling up your life does come at a cost. It will cost you time, money, and being willing to shed old belief systems and parts of yourself that no longer serve you.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

• Why I aggressively invest in my own personal and professional development
• My take on investing in coaching and why there is no thing as a “guarantee”
• The importance of having your own back when you choose to invest in yourself
• Why I believe people don’t want to invest in themselves
• Why the worst thing to do is invest reluctantly and the metric I always use when making important decisions

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I'd love to hear from you! Instagram is one of my favourite places to hang out, so be sure to join my community, send me a message and tag me in your #WomanInProgress moments! https://www.instagram.com/ushedocoaching/

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