The last episode in the series, Andy starts with asking Kate about accountability groups (aka Masterminds) and how to go about using these groups to support your courageous habits. Kate gives advice on how to ensure these groups continue to work well for all participants, and some tips when the group may not work well. Kate also talks about the messy middle and key strategies of the Courage Habit to help people manage their resources when facing challenges. Key Topics (timestamp):Accountability Groups (1:00)Not Just for Entrepreneurs Anymore! (17:15)The Messy Middle (20:00)Ego Struggle (29:45)If the Love Has to Be Tough; It Ain’t Really Love (33:45)The External Feedback Doesn’t Matter as Much as Your Internal Engagement (39:15)Stepping Forward with Reckless Abandon (42:15)More about us:More resources: https://www.yourcourageouslife.com/begin YourCourageousLife.com / audio ephemera@katecourageous / @audioephemera
Kate explains how separating Productivity from Creativity can help quell the Inner Critic. Using unstructured time to exercise Courage Habits is a key component to success. They also talk about knowing what works for you, and adapting when some tactics just don’t work for you. Kate stresses the value in honoring both Creativity and Productivity. Key Topics (timestamp):Sharing a Win Against the Saboteur (1:00)The Separation of Productivity and Creativity (6:15)Knowing What Works for You (14:30)Setting a Time to Create (18:45)Adopting Ideas vs. Appropriation (27:00)Breaking the Rules (38:00)Letting the Horse Come to You (45:00)More about us:More resources: https://www.yourcourageouslife.com/begin YourCourageousLife.com / audio ephemera@katecourageous / @audioephemera
Andy asks about the difference between the Internal Critic and criticism from the outside. Kate explains that how you respond to any criticism is how you assert your power. Living your courageous life means being confident and true to yourself and your actions. Interactions with any criticism (internal or otherwise) define your character.Key Topics (timestamp):Giving Power to Criticism (1:00)Power is How You Respond (5:00)It’s All Just Feedback (11:00)Conscientious Attention on Our Choices (20:00)Act From a Way of Being (25:00)Building Community of Joy (40:00)Listening (41:15)You Never Know Who You Are Influencing and How (48:45)Attachment to Outcome (52:00)You Cannot Control the Past (55:45)More about us:More resources: https://www.yourcourageouslife.com/begin YourCourageousLife.com / audio ephemera@katecourageous / @audioephemera
We express ourselves through telling stories. As our lives evolve, those stories evolve. We will all have many starts and stops through our personal and professional lives, and those transitions are chances to reframe those stories. Kate challenges Andy on how he initially sees his transition from a corporate career to a career as a freelance creative.Key Topics (timestamp):Reframing the Story (1:00)Being Adaptive (12:00)Sticking With What You Start (15:45)You are Allowed to Leave the Things Not Meant for You (20:30)You are Writing the Story to Come (26:45)The Core of Who You are is Always There (28:00)More about us:More resources: https://www.yourcourageouslife.com/begin YourCourageousLife.com / audio ephemera@katecourageous / @audioephemera
Kate and Andy explore the reactions to the Inner Critic and if reactions can be tied to the situation. Do you attack your Inner Critic or become a people pleaser in certain situations? Taking a look at how to react can give you insight into creating Courage based habits. Also, understanding who you are and how you believe the world works can also provide great insight. Telling your story to others is never about their impression - it's all about how you feel about your story.Key Topics (timestamp):Noticing Your Reactions to the Inner Critic (1:00)Telling Your Story (10:00)Being Comfortable vs. Performative (20:15)Talking About Transitions (24:00)More about us:More resources: https://www.yourcourageouslife.com/begin YourCourageousLife.com / audio ephemera@katecourageous / @audioephemera
Kate explains how forming a habit is the ‘doing’ of the work. When those habits are interrupted, the courageous part can be in the reaction you have. Looking at your Critic and listening without attachment is key to managing when routines change. Kate offers some thoughts on interacting with the Inner Critic with respect - and boundaries. Key Topics (timestamp):When the Good Habits get Broken (1:00)Listening Without Attachment (7:00)When Your Inner Critic gets Loud (11:00)Avoidance (20:00)Making it a Way of Being (25:00)More about us:More resources: https://www.yourcourageouslife.com/begin YourCourageousLife.com / audio ephemera@katecourageous / @audioephemera
Picking up the conversion, Kate and Andy talk about his take away from the Re Do Please exercise. They also go into how to identify and understand the Inner Critic - your best friend with lousy intentions. They go on to talk about the fear of failure and understanding how that fear is really impacting your work.Key Topics (timestamp):Reflections on the Re Do Please exercise (1:00)The Inner Critic (09:30)Fear of Failure (20:00)More about us:More resources: https://www.yourcourageouslife.com/begin YourCourageousLife.com / audio ephemera@katecourageous / @audioephemera
Andy and Kate start with how they each found their own meditation process, the resources they use and how regular practice contributes to their courage based habits. Trying different things until you find the routine works is not only part of finding what works, but great practice to encourage personal reflection and insight. They also discuss the Body Scan as described in The Courage Habit and finish the episode with a ReDo Please exercise.Key Topics (timestamp):Meditation (1:00)Comfort in the Discomfort (11:45)Body Scan (18:00) Re Do Please discussion (24:15)Re Do Please exercise (28:00)More about us:More resources: https://www.yourcourageouslife.com/begin YourCourageousLife.com / audio ephemera@katecourageous / @audioephemera
Andy and Kate talk about how habits can develop out of comfort but ultimately need to change when they cause harm. Also, the sense of being overwhelmed can trigger fear based habits. There are always challenges, but your perspective and courage habits can keep on on your path to success.Key Topics (timestamp):Making Changes When the World is Changing (1:00)Childhood Habits Impacting How We Respond to Stress (7:00)Shifting Relationships that Are Not Beneficial (15:45) Decision Fatigue and Habit Formation (22:00)Comfort in the Discomfort (28:45)The Importance of Passion (36:00)More about us:More resources: https://www.yourcourageouslife.com/begin YourCourageousLife.com / audio ephemera@katecourageous / @audioephemera