A Wild New Work

In today’s special conversation with career coach and astrologer Aubrie De Clerck, we talk about the fears coming up regarding inflation and a possible recession, how to find flow in the midst of upheaval, and some practical ways to feel okay when things aren’t okay. If you’re in need of a calming and encouraging conversation that can spark new ideas about how to find flow right where you are, tun...

Being in relationship, mentorship, and collaboration with others is essential to living a full and bright life, but there are times when we need to reconnect with the inner wisdom that flows through us first, letting go of the inputs from other people. In the late Summer and early Fall, we can work with the seasonal shift by listening to the calls we hear to separate from daily life and attune to...

Please send in your career / work / vocational questions or petitions for advice! I'm recording a podcast episode with my friend Aubrie de Clerck, a well-respected career coach and astrologer (her website is coachingforclarity.net), and we would love to speak to your work-related questions. Please feel free to send in questions you have about purpose, astrology as it relates to career, the job sea...

Many of us carry around a belief that if we follow our soul’s purpose and do the work we’re meant to do in this world, we’ll have to suffer financially. We can be so bought into this idea that every idea we have about what else we could do is immediately discounted because we can’t see how we could “make a living from it.” In this episode, I share: * What the rest of the natural world can show us...

Crabs offer us one of the most profound models for transformation that I’ve come across in nature. As the Sun hangs in the sign of the crab, Cancer, I’m exploring what this creature can teach us about how to become so filled up that our old shells can’t help but break open. In this episode, I cover: * The vocational themes of Summer: fruition and alignment * How crabs molt and what that shows us a...

We can align our intentions and our actions with the rhythms of the natural world, and the Summer Solstice is an auspicious time to do so. The Summer Solstice is on June 21st, and it marks the the longest day of the year. On this day, the Sun is at its zenith as it moves into the transformative sign of Cancer. This short guided visualization will aid you in changing the balance of energy in your b...

“Purpose” is such a large and, at times, cliche topic. But it’s true that your soul has something important to contribute during its time on this planet. In this short bonus episode, I’ll share my view on purpose and how it’s related to our day to day work as well as some updated information about my new class, “Living into Purpose: Stop the drudgery and start doing your truest work.” To learn mor...

One of the fastest ways to access new insights and empowerment in our working lives is to change the language that we use about them. We unconsciously get into loops that say “this is how it is and always will be,” but the reality is far more nuanced and colorful. By choosing different words, we open up to new possibilities for ourselves and our communities. To learn more about my class, Living in...

Your joy is not a luxury. It’s not something that lives outside of you or that can be stolen by draining work. It does, however, need space in which to grow. By giving it space and believing in its importance, it will lead us into greater clarity and purpose. In this episode, you’ll learn a new concept of joy and practical ways to cultivate more of it in simple, embodied ways. * For my free guide,...

If you’ve been trying to make changes in your life for a while but are feeling worn out or hopeless, this episode is for you. Disruption, shame, guilt, manipulation: most of us were taught that these are the best ways to get ourselves to change. But the rest of the natural world shows us a different way to get to where we want to go - a path that includes organic shifts over time, self-care, and c...

It’s really easy to get sucked into the “little w” work of modern life. Our jobs, businesses, and volunteer engagements can become so demanding that we disconnect from the “big W” Work of becoming people who are resilient in the face of climate change and collapse. In this episode, you’ll learn a new way of thinking about your day to day work and the larger callings of your life as well as ways yo...

The modern workplace is rife with harmful examples of power because it’s an outgrowth of capitalism, an economic system that requires humans to dominate, manage, and extract all of the resources around them (including other humans). Within this context, it’s common for people who work to feel disempowered. In healthy ecosystems, we see how fluid and life-giving power can be. Consider the power of...

Life happens in cycles, but we work as if we’re walking a straight line. In this episode, I’m sharing how you can move through four seasons on your vocational journey and why doing so can bring more ease, alignment, and wisdom to your professional life. Resources Shared: * Grounded and Gifted: 10 Days of Gentle Restoration and Reconnection to Your Deeper Self: https://awildnewwork.com/groundedandg...

Every year on the Vernal Equinox, we move from the reflective, integrative work of Winter into the focus of Spring: emergence, rebirth, and the start of new cycles. In this episode, you’ll understand why this shift is so important and what it can offer you in your working life. You’ll also be guided through a meditation to help you embody the potential of this Equinox shift. Learn more about Cedar...

What if Life - or the divine - cares deeply about what you do for work, how it makes you feel, and the impact that it has on others? What changes when we connect with the vast callings that inspire awe and greatness within us? In this episode, which is a recording of my monthly “Rooting In” call in Cedar Lodge, I offer: * My teachings on the nature and importance of the late Winter to early Spring...

Have you ever done work that’s in conflict with your values? Most of us have, and it can cause a lot of angst, shame, and overwhelm. In this episode, I’m taking a more nuanced view of the conflict between work and our values, and providing you with some new ways to think about it. In this episode, I cover: * Why we need to get beyond the good / bad, this / that dichotomy of thinking * Why it’s so...

What’s it like for you to receive? Whether it’s receiving appreciation, money, recognition, or support, most of us are uncomfortable filling our cups in this way. It’s much more comfortable for most of us to be the one giving, the one being needed, but that’s not always sustainable. Tapping into the watery magic of Winter and seed germination, this episode covers: * Why it’s hard for many of us to...

Is your working life stable in the ways that you deeply need it to be? We’re told that professional stability is just collecting a steady paycheck and having a resume that makes sense, but those concepts aren’t proving to be what we need in these chaotic times. In this episode, I share: * Why our old notions of stability need an upgrade * 3 sources of stability that have stood the test of time and...

Have you ever set an intention or resolved to make a change only to be met with even more tempting distractions and opportunities to regress? In the Winter season, we’re invited to recommit to the visions we cast in the Fall and show ourselves that we are ready and open to a meaningful shift this coming Spring. In this meditative episode, I share: * What makes the Winter season so powerful and uni...

Without a strong container for our introspection and connection, we live at the mercy of whatever’s going on around us. We take work that’s not a fit but that’s been offered to us, we get farther and farther away from our own instincts, and we can forget who we really are. In this practical and aspirational episode, I share: * The 3 components that make up a strong container * Why you need one if...

If we’ll breathe and give it life, there is tremendous freedom available in this final stage of the Autumn season. As we do the work of letting go of our outer layers in working life and beyond, we cultivate a deep inner flame that abides even in the face of Winter’s storms. In this episode, which is a recording of our monthly “Rooting In” call in Cedar Lodge, you’ll receive: * An overview of the...

As we transition into the final phase of Autumn here in the Northern Hemisphere, we’re being invited to get honest about what we can actually carry with us into the Winter. We’re socialized to believe that we should be able to do more than may truly be good for us, and it’s unsustainable. To support you in centering your own true wellness, in this episode I share: * Why things may be feeling so he...

In this dark, wet mid-Autumn period, we are invited to get close to death and the many lessons it has for our professional lives. Our job titles, degrees, accolades - all of them can be beautiful representations of our gifts, but we also need to touch into who we are beyond them. Who are you without work? Who are you without your resume? Who are you without your salary range? These questions and m...

We need so much more than what our jobs, workplaces, and dominant culture can offer us. We need to descend into the mystery of our own souls and struggle with deeper, more interesting questions. We are tired, and we need a rejuvenation far beyond what most of us have access to in our day to day lives. In this episode, I share: * Why so many of us are feeling disenchanted by the ordinary world * Ho...

So much of how we live today is reactive: a response to the chaotic world around us. But seasonal transitions like the Autumn Equinox remind us that we have a choice - we can choose to relate to our world with clarity and intention. In this special episode, I’m sharing the recording of my latest meditative talk, “Rooting In: Get Grounded and Resourced in Your Career.” These short, nutritive calls...