A Leader’s Purpose: Navigating Career and Life-Defining Moments with Clarity, Confidence, and Purpose for High-Level Leaders Ready to Lead with Purpose over Pressure

Hey Friend! You've been told you need executive presence. Stand taller. Speak with authority. Dress the part. Master your vocal tonality. Control the room. But here's what nobody's saying: if you're exhausted from being "on" all the time, if you're walking into the boardroom looking the part but feeling like an imposter inside, the problem isn't your presence. The problem is you're performing a role instead of embodying who you actually are. I've worked with dozens of C-suite and government leaders who have all the right moves, all the right credentials, and they're still paralyzed by self-doubt. They're wondering when someone's going to realize they're faking it. And no amount of power poses or wardrobe upgrades is going to fix that. 💬 Quote "You can't fake alignment. You can't perform confidence. The grounded certainty that makes people want to follow you? That only comes from knowing exactly who you are and leading from that place." Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop performing and start leading from your authentic identity? Book an Aligned Leadership Call and get strategic clarity on your next step. 👉 TamiMarieCoaching.com/call 🔑 Key Takeaways: Executive presence isn't something you perform—it's something you embody. When you're trying to project an identity you haven't fully clarified, people can feel the gap. They may respect your title, but they don't feel your authority. The real issue? Identity crisis, not presence crisis. You've been promoted into a role that requires you to be someone you're not sure you are. The title says C-suite. The internal identity says "I'm still figuring this out." That gap kills presence. Performance-based leadership is costing you everything. Every decision feels like it could expose you. You're exhausted from being "on" all the time. You avoid bold moves. Your team respects your title but doesn't fully trust your leadership. And you go home feeling like an imposter. ✨ The 3 Elements of Authentic Presence: Identity Clarity You can't lead with conviction if you don't know what convicts you. Most executives skip this step—they spend 20 years becoming the leader everyone needed them to be without ever asking, "Who am I underneath all this armor?" Once you have clarity on your core motivations, values, and how you're wired, the "how" becomes natural. Belief Alignment If you're walking into the boardroom thinking "I don't belong here" or "What if they realize I'm a fraud?", that belief will undermine everything. Your authority. Your decisions. Your credibility. The trust you're building. Presence requires internal conviction, and that means rewiring the limiting beliefs that keep you second-guessing yourself. Embodiment This is where most leadership programs stop. They give you tools and tactics but don't help you embody the shift. When you've done the identity work and paired it with belief work, your presence stops being something you project and becomes something you inhabit. You walk into a room differently because you ARE different. ✨ The One Thing You Don't Want to Miss: When you lead from alignment, your presence isn't something you have to think about. It's just who you are. People trust it. They follow it. They want to be led by you. Not because you're performing—because you're grounded in exactly who you are. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Notice when you're performing versus when you're being. Pay attention to the moments you feel like you're "on" versus the moments you feel grounded. That gap is your roadmap to alignment. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: "Who am I underneath all the armor I've built to get here? What would change if I led from THAT person instead of performing the role I think I should play?" 🎯 How This Aligns with the SHINE Framework: S - Strategic Clarity: Uncover who you actually are—your wiring, values, core identity, and strengths H - Hone Your Conviction: Rewire the limiting beliefs undermining your authority I - Integrate Identity and Impact: Align your authentic self with your leadership role so it stops feeling like a performance N - Navigate with Intentionality: Build decision-making frameworks rooted in YOUR identity, not someone else's playbook E - Embody Aligned Leadership: Fully inhabit your leadership. No more performing, no proving, just presence.   Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader’s Purpose podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025 executive presence, authentic leadership, leadership identity, C-suite coaching, imposter syndrome leadership, embodied leadership, leadership alignment, performance vs presence, authentic authority, leadership conviction  

Can I be honest? I sat down to record this episode with absolutely nothing. Zero inspiration. My first thought? "Great, Tami. You teach people about alignment and you can't even show up for your own work." But here's what I realized: that feeling wasn't writer's block. It was my soul tapping me on the shoulder saying, "We need to talk." And if you're listening to this feeling the exact same way about your leadership right now—like you're going through the motions but can't remember the last time you felt truly connected to why it matters—this episode is for you. 💬 Quote "Aligned leaders don't lead perfectly. They lead truthfully. And that's magnetic." Want to Go Deeper? Feeling like you're leading on autopilot instead of from conviction? Book an Aligned Leadership Call—your roadmap to clarity, confidence, and reconnection. In 45 minutes, we'll uncover what's keeping you disconnected, identify your next aligned step, and give you a clear path forward. 👉 TamiMarieCoaching.com/call 🔑 Key Takeaways: Autopilot leadership happens when you skip clarity. You show up, execute, and check boxes—but somewhere between your calendar and your calling, you lost the plot. Disconnection isn't failure—it's feedback. When alignment feels like a luxury you can't afford, that's actually the moment you need it most. Leading without clarity is like building a house without a blueprint. The Reconnection Protocol has three steps: Name what's actually happening (stop performing your way out), ask the real questions (reconnect to conviction, not credentials), and move from truth instead of "should." Alignment isn't a one-time achievement—it's a practice. The leaders who rise in defining moments aren't the ones with the best strategies. They're the ones with the clearest alignment. Your brain loves autopilot, but leadership requires intentionality. When everything feels heavier than it should, that's not a sign you're failing. It's a sign you're ready for the next level. ✨ The One Thing You Don't Want to Miss: ➡️ The most powerful leadership move you can make is pausing long enough to reconnect. Not to another strategy. Not to another credential. To who you are at your core and what you're actually here to build. When you lead from alignment instead of obligation, decisions get easier, confidence gets stronger, and impact gets deeper. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Block 20 minutes this week. Not for email. Not for planning. Not for execution. Just for reconnection. Ask yourself ONE of these questions and write down whatever comes up: What's the last conversation that gave me chills? What pattern have I seen this week that made me think, "Someone needs to talk about this"? What's the thing I keep saying in private that I haven't said publicly yet? What do I wish someone had told me five years ago? Don't judge it. Don't fix it. Just notice it. Because noticing is where change begins. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: "When was the last time I felt truly connected to my leadership? What was different about that moment?" Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I'd love for you to: ✅ Share it with a leader who needs to hear this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader's Purpose podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are absolutely ready to lead from alignment again. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn: @tamiimlay Email: tami@tamimariecoaching.com Website: www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! Let me ask you something—how much time and money have you spent trying to fix the way you lead? Another book, another certification, another workshop promising the breakthrough you've been searching for? Here's what nobody tells you: every time you reach for another quick fix, you're not just spending money or time. You're staying stuck in the same patterns that got you here in the first place. I've been having this conversation on repeat with leaders at your level. The strategies that got you to VP, to Executive Director, to Founder—they're not broken. They're just not built for where you're going next. And that gap? It's costing you more than you realize. "When your leadership is misaligned with your true identity, even success feels heavy."   Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop chasing quick fixes and start leading from alignment? Book a Leadership Strategy Call—your blueprint to clarity, confidence, and impact. 👉 TamiMarieCoaching.com/call   🔑 Key Takeaways: Quick fixes are expensive illusions. Books, workshops, and productivity hacks address symptoms, not the source. You can't out-strategize self-doubt or lead authentically when your identity and leadership are misaligned. Misalignment costs you six figures—minimum. Between burnout, missed opportunities, turnover, and lost promotion potential, Forbes and WSJ research shows leadership misalignment can cost individuals $125K+ and teams upward of $300K annually. The real issue isn't strategy—it's identity. When you understand your core motivations, your wiring, and your limiting beliefs, leadership becomes natural. You stop performing and start embodying the leader you're meant to be. Results happen fast when you go to the source. One client waited a year to start coaching. Within two months of working together, his team trusted him more, he delegated effectively, and he reclaimed time and clarity he thought were gone forever.   ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ The strategies that got you here aren't meant to take you where you want to go next. If you keep reaching for surface-level solutions, you'll stay exactly where you are—just more exhausted and more behind. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Look at your Sunday nights. How do you feel about Monday morning? That feeling is your culture barometer—not what happens at work, but how you feel before you even get there. If Sunday night feels heavy, it's time to stop fixing and start aligning. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: "What am I still trying to fix about myself that might actually just need to be aligned?"   Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader’s Purpose podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! Can I tell you something that might surprise you? The leaders I work with who command the room, make decisions with ease, and build powerhouse teams aren't spending their time chasing the latest leadership trend. They're not jumping from framework to framework. They've mastered five simple habits that have nothing to do with business books and everything to do with becoming the person others naturally want to follow. And here's the thing: these habits happen behind closed doors. They're invisible. But they're exactly what separates leaders who perform from leaders who embody authority.   💬"Leadership isn't what you do in the meeting. It's who you've become before you walk into the room." Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop performing leadership and start embodying it? Let's build the internal foundation that makes external success inevitable. Book a Leadership Strategy Call—your blueprint to clarity, confidence, and impact. 👉 TamiMarieCoaching.com/call   🔑 Key Takeaways: The ROOTS Framework: Five Identity-Building Habits Rhythm - You protect recovery time like client meetings. Leaders who burn out lose their edge. People follow energy, not exhaustion. Ownership - You apologize without explaining. Nothing builds trust faster than a leader who can be wrong without being defensive. Observation - You notice your patterns without judging them. Self-aware leaders make different choices. You can't lead others well if you don't see yourself clearly. Trust - You keep small promises to yourself. Your leadership is only as strong as your relationship with yourself. If you can't trust yourself, why should anyone else? Stillness - You sit with questions before answering them. Reactive leaders create chaos. Responsive leaders create clarity.   ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ These aren't productivity hacks. They're identity builders. While everyone else is trying to grow bigger branches (strategies and tactics), you're building deeper roots. And roots determine whether you can withstand the storms, the seasons, and the shifts that leadership demands. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Pick ONE of the five ROOTS habits. Don't try to implement all five at once. Choose the one that would change your leadership most if you mastered it. Commit to it for one week minimum, but I'd love to see you go for 30 days. Then DM me on LinkedIn (@TamiImlay) or Instagram (@TamiMarieCoaching) and tell me how your leadership identity is shifting. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: Which of these five habits feels most uncomfortable or resistant to you right now? That discomfort is information. What is it telling you about the leader you're becoming versus the leader you've been? Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader’s Purpose podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! We throw around words like they're interchangeable when they're not—and the difference matters. Weather vs. climate. Listening vs. hearing. Motion vs. progress. In leadership, we do this with self-awareness and emotional intelligence, treating them like synonyms when they're actually two distinct capabilities. I learned this the hard way as a young lieutenant walking into a room full of colonels and generals during a communication outage, knowing my triggers but needing to apply that knowledge under intense pressure. Self-awareness gave me the foundation, but emotional intelligence changed the outcome. 💬 "Self-awareness is knowing. Emotional intelligence is leading. Leaders need both." Want to Go Deeper? Ready to build both your self-awareness foundation AND your emotional intelligence application? Let's uncover your blind spots, map your clarity, and see how blending both can transform your leadership presence and decision-making confidence. 👉 TamiMarieCoaching.com/call 🔑 Key Takeaways: Self-awareness is the foundation - knowing your strengths, blind spots, and triggers, but it's just step one, not the destination Emotional intelligence is the application - using that self-awareness to regulate, communicate, empathize, and connect with others Without emotional intelligence, awareness becomes self-absorption - knowing yourself without applying it wisely can make you seem arrogant or unapproachable Together they create sustainable leadership presence - people know what to expect from you because you can respond strategically instead of reactively Your customers/team don't remember the glitch, they remember how you recovered - it's not what happens, it's how you handle it that builds trust ✨ The One Thing You Don't Want to Miss: ➡️ There's a gap between knowing your triggers and being able to regulate them under pressure. Self-awareness without emotional intelligence is like having a foundation without building the house. You need both the inner clarity AND the ability to translate that into confident, strategic leadership presence. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: This week, notice if you stop at awareness ("I was triggered by this") or if you apply it through emotional intelligence ("Now I'll use this knowledge to respond differently"). Don't just understand your patterns—use them strategically. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: "Am I using my self-awareness to build stronger boundaries and say no to more things, or am I using it to push myself out of my comfort zone and lead with greater influence?" Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I'd love for you to: ✅ Share it with a leader who's great at self-reflection but struggles with application! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader's Purpose podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. Knowledge alone isn't power anymore—it's what you do with it that creates influence. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛   Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Why Most Leaders Fail at Emotional Intelligence (And the 5-Step System That Actually Works) Hey Friend! Building emotional intelligence is like building a house—and most leaders are trying to pick paint colors before laying the foundation. I realized this when I built my house on 5 acres in Oklahoma. My excitement about fixtures and finishes had to wait because my builder reminded me: "First we pick the elevation and style. That informs everything else." Your leadership development works the same way. If you've read EI books, taken assessments, and attended workshops but still feel like you're winging it under pressure, you're not broken—you're just building on unstable ground. 💬 "Emotional intelligence without a system is just good intentions."   Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop guessing about your leadership development and start building systematically? Let's identify which of the 5 dimensions needs your attention first and create a roadmap that turns self-awareness into leadership effectiveness. 👉 TamiMarieCoaching.com/call 🔑 Key Takeaways: The 5 Dimensions of Impact Intelligence work systematically together: Identity Foundation, Growth Architecture, Leadership Expression, Strategic Vision, and Sustainable Success Most leaders skip Dimension 3 (Leadership Expression) where your internal clarity becomes external influence—your presence, communication patterns, and boundary-setting Random emotional intelligence tips don't work because they don't connect to your specific leadership wiring and core motivations High-impact leaders develop EI systematically, not randomly by understanding which dimension needs attention first Strategic clarity requires all 5 dimensions working together not just knowing your personality type or strengths   ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ Dimension 3 is the missing link most leaders never develop. You can know your values, manage your triggers, and have clear vision, but if you can't translate that into how you show up in the room, none of it matters. It's the difference between being self-aware and being strategically expressive with that awareness. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Pause and ask yourself: Which of the 5 dimensions resonates most with where you feel stuck right now? Once you can name it, it loses its power over you. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: "Which dimension feels most developed in my leadership right now, and which one feels like the missing piece that's holding me back?" Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader’s Purpose podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025   emotional intelligence for leaders, leadership development, executive coaching, self-awareness, Impact Intelligence Framework, systematic leadership growth, emotional intelligence system, leadership presence, strategic leadership development  

Hey Friend! Are you watching good people disengage or leave your team? Seeing departments operate like separate islands instead of one cohesive unit? The problem isn't your strategy or your people—it's that you're leading through your own lens instead of seeing things through theirs. After two decades of guiding executives through team dynamics, I can tell you the leaders who master this aren't the ones with the most experience. They're the ones who understand that every person on their team has a different operating system. And once you learn to see through their lens, everything changes. 💬 "People don't leave hard work. They leave leadership that doesn't see them." Want to Go Deeper? Ready to get clear on your next leadership move? Book a Leadership Strategy Call—your blueprint to clarity, confidence, and impact. 👉 TamiMarieCoaching.com/call 🔑 Key Takeaways: Surface-level leadership manages behaviors and asks "What are they doing wrong?" instead of "Why is this showing up?" Pattern-level leadership understands motivations and starts asking curious questions about the why behind behaviors Identity-level leadership unlocks each person's unique design—like giving every chef the right tools instead of forcing everyone to use the same saute pan The cost of lens-blindness includes high turnover, siloed departments, and losing your best people to organizations that actually see them Strategic questioning transforms resistance into engagement: "What's your thought process here?" beats "Why won't you just do what I asked?" every time ✨ The One Thing You Don't Want to Miss: ➡️ When you have to repeat yourself three times to get through to a team member, that's not a process problem—it's a lens problem. Stop forcing your approach and start seeing their brilliance. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Next time someone on your team pushes back or seems disengaged, resist the urge to explain your position. Instead, ask: "What's your thought process here?" or "What are your concerns?" Then actually listen to understand their lens. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: "Which team member am I trying to force into my way of working, and what might they need instead to bring their best?"   Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader’s Purpose podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! Ever feel like you're checking all the boxes but still spinning your wheels? Like your team is busy but not actually getting anywhere meaningful? You're not behind, and you're definitely not lazy—but something's clouding your clarity and making you second-guess every move. After two decades of leadership coaching, I've discovered one of the most overlooked reasons high-capacity leaders feel scattered: time focus. It's not about productivity—it's about perspective. And once you understand yours, everything shifts. 💬 "The leadership you're called into requires alignment between your identity, your focus, and your action."   Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take. 👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz   🔑 Key Takeaways: Past-focused leaders (Types 4, 5, 9) bring wisdom and context but can get stuck overthinking what was instead of moving toward what's next Present-focused leaders (Types 1, 2, 6) excel at immediate problem-solving but risk burnout from carrying everyone else's urgency as their own Future-focused leaders (Types 3, 7, 8) drive momentum and vision but may skip vital steps by outrunning discomfort instead of processing it The strongest teams integrate all three time perspectives—past wisdom, present awareness, and future vision working together Your compass problem isn't calendar management—it's understanding which lens you're unconsciously leading through and learning to access the others ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ You're not trying to fix your time focus—you're learning to leverage it. The goal isn't to become someone else; it's to understand your natural orientation and intentionally access what you're missing. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Identify your time focus this week. Are you stuck fixing the past, controlling the present, or outrunning toward the future? Then ask yourself: "What perspective am I missing right now?" and intentionally lean into it. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: "What would change if I stopped operating from urgency and started leading from alignment?" Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader’s Purpose podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! Ever catch yourself thinking you need to have it all figured out before stepping into bigger leadership? I recorded this episode twice (tech crashed the first time—apparently even I don't have all the answers about equipment!) because this message hit me so hard on a Sunday drive. If you're waiting for complete clarity before you lead, you're actually disqualifying yourself from being the leader your team needs most. Want to Go Deeper? Ready to lead with clarity instead of confusion? Book a Leadership Strategy Call—your blueprint to navigate uncertainty with confidence and finally step into the leadership identity you're called to embody. 👉 TamiMarieCoaching.com/call 🔑 Key Takeaways: You don't need to be the smartest person in the room—you need to embrace that you're not and surround yourself with people who know what you don't Curiosity beats certainty every time—model "I don't know, let's find out" instead of pretending to have answers you don't have Leadership isn't about having all the answers—it's about having the right people and being willing to learn alongside them Your people already know you're new—authenticity builds more trust than fake expertise ever will   ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ The ASK Framework: Accept that not knowing is data (not failure), Seek input from people who see what you can't, and Keep moving while you're learning. Don't stop to figure it all out—learn as you lead. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: In your next team meeting, ask "What am I missing here?" instead of pretending you have all the context. Watch how your team responds when you model curiosity over certainty. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: "What question have I been afraid to ask my team because I think I should already know the answer?" Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader’s Purpose podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! You're not someone who makes decisions from panic or pressure…you're someone who leads with intentional clarity and purpose. But sometimes that clarity feels a little cloudy, doesn't it? If you're nodding your head right now, this episode is exactly what you need. Today we're talking about the mirror test and why it's a complete game-changer for leaders who are ready to stop second-guessing themselves and start leading from their true identity.   💬 "Self-awareness isn't a destination—it's a practice. And the leaders who commit to the practice are the ones who actually change the game." ~Tami Imlay Want to Go Deeper? Ready to get clear on your next leadership move? Book a Leadership Strategy Call—your blueprint to clarity, confidence, and impact. 👉 TamiMarieCoaching.com/call  🔑 Key Takeaways: Strategy without self-awareness is expensive chaos—you can't navigate what you can't see clearly The best leaders aren't the ones with perfect instincts—they're the ones who catch themselves when they go off course Leading from reaction instead of intention costs you team trust, consistency, and burns you out fighting the same patterns The Mirror Test using the 3 C's gives you a simple framework to recalibrate in real-time: Catch, Clarify, Choose Every decision point is a choice—serve your leadership mission or serve your ego (both are human, but only one builds the future) ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ The Netflix story perfectly illustrates what happens when a leader chooses to build the future instead of protecting the past. Reed Hastings lost 800,000 subscribers in the short term, but he knew streaming was the wave of the future—and he made decisions from identity, not impulse. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Practice the Mirror Test this week using the 3 C's. Before your next big decision, ask yourself: What's really driving this? Does this serve my leadership or my ego? What would the leader I'm becoming choose here? Even if you make the same choice, slow down the process and let your heart, gut, and mind catch up with each other. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: "When do I default to control, people-pleasing, or avoiding hard conversations? What patterns am I noticing without judgment—just as data?" Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader’s Purpose podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! Ever feel like you're stuck in the hamster wheel of good intentions? You know what you should do as a leader, but somehow you keep falling back into the same patterns. Whether it's avoiding difficult conversations, letting your workout routine slide, or saying yes when you mean no, the cycle feels endless. Today we're talking about how to break free from behavior-based changes that don't stick and start building from the inside out. Because here's the truth: Rome wasn't built in a day, but it also wasn't built by accident. 💬 "You don't need more forced discipline. You need a clearer identity." ~Tami Imlay Want to Go Deeper? Ready to get clear on your next leadership move? Book a Leadership Strategy Call—your blueprint to clarity, confidence, and impact. 👉 TamiMarieCoaching.com/call   🔑 Key Takeaways: Identity beats willpower every time — Motivation has a two-week shelf life, but "I am someone who..." statements create lasting transformation The Two-Day Rule changes everything — Missing once is human; missing twice builds a different story (and identity) Your brain doesn't register negatives — When you say "I'm not someone who skips the gym," your brain hears "skip the gym" Link habits to purpose, not just performance — Move from "I have to" to "I get to because it's who I'm becoming" Let identity drive action, not emotion — Emotions are a 90-second thermometer, not your decision-making system ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ The Three Bricks to Build Identity That Sticks: Speak to who you ARE (not who you're not), link it to purpose (not just performance), and let identity drive action (not emotion). This is how you go from trying to change behaviors to embodying the leader you're meant to be. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Choose ONE identity statement that starts with "I am someone who..." and ties to your leadership vision. Write it down, anchor it to your deeper purpose, and implement the Two-Day Rule. Watch how quickly your actions align when your identity leads. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: "Who am I becoming as a leader, and what would that version of me do in this situation?" 🧠 SHINE™ Framework Connection: Before you can lead others with conviction, you need crystal-clear awareness of who you are and who you're becoming. Most leaders try to fix behaviors without addressing identity, which is why change feels so hard. When you see yourself clearly as the leader you're meant to be, your actions naturally follow.   Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader’s Purpose podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! Have you ever said, “It’s just something I do” when someone complimented you on a skill or strength? I know I have. For a long time, I overlooked the things that came naturally to me—thinking they didn’t really count because they felt easy. But what if that ease is actually the clue to your zone of genius? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story (inspired by a sweet question from my kids) and a powerful conversation with a client who realized she’d been dismissing the very thing that made her magnetic. If you’ve ever downplayed your strengths or struggled to see what makes you different, this episode is for you. Let’s take a closer look at what you’re carrying so naturally... and maybe, just maybe, stop calling it “nothing.” You’re not behind—you’re just starting to see it clearly.   💬 “Your ease might be someone else’s breakthrough.” ~Tami Imlay Want to Go Deeper? If you’ve been circling your calling or second-guessing your next move, it’s time to stop trying to figure it out alone. Let’s cut through the noise together. In a 1:1 Leadership Strategy Call, we’ll map out your next bold step with clarity and confidence—so you can lead with purpose, not pressure. 👉 Book your call now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/call 🔑 Key Takeaways: Just because it’s easy for you doesn’t mean it’s easy for others. That might be your zone of genius. Leadership blind spots often come from what we assume is “normal.” Three leadership assumption traps to avoid: The Normalization Trap: Thinking everyone thinks and acts like you. Strength Blindness: Dismissing your gifts because they come effortlessly. The Perception Gap: Seeing only from your lens limits your impact. Self-awareness isn't self-indulgent—it's a leadership skill. You don’t have to carry it all. Leading is about cultivating clarity, not making clones. ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ You may be overlooking your most powerful leadership strengths simply because they come naturally. Recognizing and owning what comes easy could be the key to unlocking your next level. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Start noticing the things others praise you for but you tend to downplay. Write them down. This week, choose one to name, own, and use with intention. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: What feels effortless to me…and why might that be more valuable than I’ve given it credit for? Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader’s Purpose podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! Have you noticed how hard it’s become to trust anything lately? From AI-curated content to contradictory leadership advice, it’s no wonder leaders are spinning in self-doubt. In today’s episode, I unpack the invisible but costly impact of the Trust Recession—and how it’s not just about the world “out there”… it’s about how it’s eroding your ability to trust yourself. This one is a gut check. 💬 “If we can't trust ourselves, how are the people we lead going to trust us?” Want to Go Deeper? It’s time to say yes to clarity, confidence and leading from the inside out. Book your Leadership Strategy Call today!  tamimariecoaching.com/call   🔑 Key Takeaways: We are living in a Trust Recession—externally and internally. Constant information overload leads to decision paralysis and self-doubt. Outsourcing decisions to culture or “the experts” erodes your clarity and leadership. Real leadership requires self-trust rooted in identity, not approval. Your internal compass can be recalibrated—but it starts with slowing down and listening in. The SHINE™ Framework is a roadmap to reclaim your clarity, confidence, and purpose. ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ Self-trust isn’t a personality trait—it’s a leadership strategy. If you’re leading from a place of imposter syndrome, chaos, or second-guessing, it’s time to recalibrate your inner compass. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Audit your last three big decisions. Were they made from alignment or autopilot? Then ask yourself: What would I have chosen if I trusted myself fully? 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: Where in my leadership am I outsourcing wisdom instead of anchoring into my own? Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader’s Purpose podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! We rarely talk about grief in leadership—but we should. Grief isn’t just about loss through death. It shows up in promotions, career pivots, team shifts, unmet goals, and changes in identity. Whether it’s visible or not, unresolved grief impacts how we lead, how we connect, and how we make decisions. In this deeply personal and powerful episode, I walk you through the real, often hidden ways grief can shape (or derail) your leadership—and how facing it might just be your boldest next step. 💬 "If you're feeling numb, reactive, or like you've outgrown your life—but you're not sure why—unresolved grief could be quietly writing the script."   Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take. 👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz 🔑 Key Takeaways: Grief isn’t just about losing people; it’s also about losing identity, dreams, routine, confidence, and connection. Leaders often carry unresolved grief that leads to over-functioning, poor decision-making, emotional numbness, or team dysfunction. Unresolved grief quietly erodes leadership clarity, self-awareness, and authentic connection. Grieving with intention creates wisdom, depth, and presence that transforms your leadership. You don’t need to unpack everything at once, but naming your grief is the first step toward alignment.   ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ Unprocessed grief impacts every decision you make—even when you don’t realize it. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Take 15 minutes this week to identify a “quiet grief” you’ve been carrying—a dream, identity, or routine you lost but never acknowledged. Write it down, name it, and consider what wisdom it left behind. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: What loss (big or small) is still quietly influencing how I lead, show up, or make decisions—and what do I need to release to move forward? Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader’s Purpose podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! Have you ever followed a leader who looked impressive on paper but left you drained, disoriented, or doubting your value? You’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not powerless. This episode will help you spot leadership patterns that push people away—and give you five traits that magnetize teams and create real, lasting impact. Because leadership isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence, clarity, and alignment. 💬 “People don’t follow perfection. They follow truth.”   Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take. 👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz   🔑 Key Takeaways: Impact is measured by the internal shift you create, not by revenue or recognition. Five types of leaders people run from: Performative – All image, no depth Controlling – Leads from fear, not vision Insecure – Needs constant validation Absent – Physically there, emotionally gone Rigid – Resistant to change or input Five types of leaders people run toward: Bring clarity in chaos Lead with authenticity over image Cast inclusive vision Lead with confidence that grounds, not intimidates Model integrity when no one is watching Trust, alignment, and self-awareness are the foundation of sustainable leadership. If your leadership requires silence or shrinking, it’s not leadership—it’s control. ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ The most magnetic leaders are those who create safe, purpose-aligned environments where others feel seen, empowered, and invited to rise. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Audit your leadership style this week. Ask your team—or a trusted peer—what it’s like to be led by you. Then ask yourself: Am I leading from alignment or fear? From clarity or control? 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: Where in my leadership do I still feel the need to prove myself, and what would it look like to lead from alignment instead? Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader's Purpose podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! You know that strange moment when you’ve done everything “right”—hit the goals, earned the respect, built the reputation—and yet… it feels off? Like the version of success you’ve created doesn’t quite fit who you are anymore? That’s what we’re unpacking in this first official episode under the new podcast name, A Leader’s Purpose. And if you’ve ever felt like you were wearing armor that looked good but wasn’t built for you, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about how to move from the pressure to perform into the power to lead with clarity and conviction.   💬 “Success without self-awareness isn’t leadership—it’s performance.” Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take. 👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz   🔑 Key Takeaways: You can outgrow a version of success and still honor what it taught you. High performance without self-awareness creates friction and burnout. Misalignment shows up as exhaustion, overthinking, and disconnection. You don’t need more titles—you need internal clarity on who you are now. True leadership begins with understanding your identity, not just managing others. ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ If it looks like success but feels off, it’s not you—it’s misalignment.  The armor that got you here may no longer fit the leader you’re becoming. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Take 5 minutes to identify one area of your life or leadership that feels “off.” Ask yourself: Am I leading from alignment or just performing a role that no longer fits? Then commit to one small step this week to reconnect with what feels like you. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: Where am I still performing for a version of success I’ve already outgrown? What would it feel like to lead fully as me—not the version others expect? Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader's Purpose podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! This episode has been on my heart for a while—and it’s finally time. I’m sharing something big today: a shift, a stretch, and a step into who I’ve become and who I believe you are becoming too. If you’ve ever outgrown a version of yourself or felt that quiet whisper that it’s time for more... you’re not alone. This rebrand isn’t just about me—it’s about the space we’re creating together. Let's talk about what’s changing, why it matters, and how you are invited into this next season with me. 💬 “It’s not just a new name. It’s a new outfit for the voice I’ve grown into.” Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take. 👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz   🔑 Key Takeaways: Growth doesn’t mean the past was wrong. Like a child outgrowing a T-ball bat or clothes that no longer fit, this rebrand reflects natural, necessary growth—yours and mine. The podcast is evolving from The Full Weight of Joy to A Leader’s Purpose. This new season focuses on leadership identity, legacy, and impact for purpose-driven leaders ready for more. You don’t have to prove your worth to lead well. It’s time to lead with clarity, not pressure—and to live a life that feels as good as it looks. This isn’t just a rebrand—it’s a recalibration. You’re invited into a deeper conversation about how to lead from within, integrate your whole self, and live out your purpose boldly. Success isn’t your whole story. The next chapter requires new tools, new questions, and new alignment—and you’re ready for it. ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ “This rebrand is not about leaving something behind. It’s about stepping into what fits you now.” If you’ve outgrown a dream, role, or version of success, this episode is your permission slip to evolve. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Take inventory this week: Where are you still swinging with a “T-ball bat” when it’s time to step into the big leagues of your calling? Name one area where you’re ready for deeper alignment and bolder leadership—and what needs to shift to support that. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: "What version of success have you outgrown—and what version of yourself is waiting to be seen? Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find The Full Weight of Joy podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you!

Hey Friend! Have you ever booked a vacation, binge-watched a show, or “treated yourself” just to numb out from your life? You’re not alone—but that’s not self-care. That’s escape. In this powerful Summer Redux episode, we explore the difference between true whole self-care and self-triage—that frantic urge to escape your life instead of build one you love. Tami shares how subtle avoidance habits sneak in, what signs to watch for, and how to create a rhythm of rest and restoration before burnout takes over. This conversation will challenge how you think about your routines, responsibilities, and rest. It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing what actually fills your cup. If you’re craving peace, presence, and purpose—this one’s for you.   💬 “You can’t escape your way into peace. You have to create a life you don’t want to run from.” “Rest is not the opposite of productivity. Escape is.” “You’re not avoiding because you don’t care—you’re avoiding because you care too much and don’t know how to refill.”   Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take. 👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz   🔑 Key Takeaways: Escape Mode ≠ Self-Care When you feel the need to escape your life—through TV, travel, social scrolling, or numbing behaviors—you’re not resting, you’re surviving. That’s self-triage, not restoration. The Warning Signs Are Subtle at First Avoidance of simple tasks, overwhelm that never lifts, short-lived relief from “treat yourself” activities—these are all signs that your self-care might actually be escapism in disguise. Whole Self-Care Fills, Not Patches True self-care is proactive, consistent, and sustaining. It doesn’t “fix” the pain for a moment—it helps prevent the crash altogether. Whole self-care includes things like mindfulness, movement, stillness, community, and values-based decisions. Balance Isn’t Equal, It’s Intentional Your energy won’t be split 50/50 in every season. Balance means knowing what you need right now to stay grounded and joyful—and intentionally adjusting your rhythm to support that. Small Shifts → Big Results One boundary. One intentional no. One nourishing action instead of a numbing one. That’s how you start building a life you don’t want to run from. Your cup doesn’t need to be perfect—it just needs to stop leaking. ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ Taking care of yourself should be a practice you incorporate every day…not as escape plan (let’s not chuck it all and move to Bali). 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Check in with yourself this week: Are you numbing or nourishing? Make one small shift from avoidance to intentional care. Bonus: Start a “whole self-care” list to remind yourself what truly refuels you. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: Where in your life are you using “rest” to escape instead of to restore? What would change if you got honest about what you really need? Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find The Full Weight of Joy podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey friend— If last week’s episode stirred something inside you and you realized, “Yep, I’ve been living out of alignment,” then today’s episode is for you. As I wrapped up recording that last one, I realized I never shared the how. This one is your reset kit. Two simple acronyms—FUN + JOY—that’ll help you realign with what truly matters without guilt, pressure, or needing to overhaul your entire life. This is about moving forward with intention, grace, and (yes!) a little bit of fun. Grab your notebook or just listen in your car while you breathe a little deeper and remind yourself: you get to choose how this next chapter feels.   Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take. 👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz   🔑 Key Takeaways: The “FUN” Framework for recentering: Forgive yourself and others Uncover why you became misaligned Nurture the people and values that matter most The “JOY” Framework to infuse meaning daily: Jumpstart your journey daily Optimism over obstacles Yield to your yes—with discernment Why your inner work and outer work are both essential—and how to stop treating one like an interruption How a simple calendar boundary can shift your emotional bandwidth and align your actions with your core values ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ How to use the “FUN” and “JOY” frameworks as grounding tools anytime life feels off-kilter or priorities feel blurry. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Take 10 minutes to walk through the FUN + JOY check-in. Forgive yourself, uncover what pulled you off track, and nurture what matters most. Then choose one joyful action that helps you live aligned today—not someday. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: “What boundaries, beliefs, or busywork need to shift for me to live with more fun and joy this season?” Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find The Full Weight of Joy podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! You ever hit one of those moments where you realize, “Wait… how did I get here?” This episode was recorded during one of those seasons. When life felt loud, work was rewarding, but something felt off. It’s raw, it’s honest, and it’s a reminder that even when we’re walking in purpose, we can drift from what matters most. If you’ve felt out of alignment lately—or like your calendar isn’t matching your convictions—I think this one will speak straight to your soul. Let’s reset together. 💬 "Your family is not an interruption to your purpose. They are your purpose." Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take. 👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz   🔑 Key Takeaways: You can love your work and still be out of alignment The most important people in your life deserve your presence, not just your productivity It’s easy to confuse external impact with internal purpose Just because something is working doesn’t mean it’s worth the cost You are allowed to recalibrate before it becomes a crisis ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ Your values are worth pursuing. You get to decide what is the most important element in your life- and you don’t have to feel guilty about it. If you don’t decide, life will decide it for you and you most likely won’t like it.  💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Look at your current rhythm and ask yourself: Who gets your best energy—and who gets what’s left? Then choose one small shift this week to realign your time with your true values. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: Where in my life have I been confusing “purpose” with performance? And what would it look like to let my values lead again? Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find The Full Weight of Joy podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025