Growth Mindset Matters

The beginning of a New Year can feel a little like the starting gun has sounded and you’re off to the races. But what if instead of running you took a breath and sat to reflect on what you just completed in the last 365 days? This episode highlights the way "where you’ve been" can play a pivotal role in "where you’re headed," if you’re willing to spend some time in reflection. It's the final episo...

If you’ve ever wanted to pass the buck or lay the blame… you’re human. Being willing to carve out the time to honestly reflect on your own attitude, behavior and choices is challenging. Not doing it is disastrous. Since where you’re headed is determined by the direction you’re facing, understanding how your choices are dictating that, is life-changing. Today’s episode includes four truths about ch...

There are very few absolutes in life, but it is easy to think everything is! Who would argue that pain isn’t bad, or joy isn’t good? It’s so obvious, right? Maybe not. In this episode you’ll be challenged to rethink your position on an “all or nothing perspective” when it comes to the hard things of life that pull the rug out from under you. And, you’ll be encouraged to consider the value of hangi...

It is easy to let the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season create a sense of needing to  just get through it . But what if there was a way to press pause and make some intentional choices? Today’s episode is about helping you to recognize how focusing on being "aware" can shift this holiday season from maddening to memorable. And you’ll be challenged to take action, persevere and grow. For mo...

December can cause a lot of default thinking in the name of “tradition.” But what if you could change how you’re thinking about this typically stress-filled season? Today’s episode will challenge you with one question that just might make all the difference for you. Directions for leaving a rating and review: On Apple... · Open the show (not an episode) · To get to "the show" from an episode, tap...

Acting like everything’s great… when it isn’t, takes energy. Smiling at the holiday table when you're carrying the weight of some loss can feel like riding the bucking bronco at the rodeo. You wish the pain would stop, soon. Acknowledging that joy and pain can coexist takes wisdom. Today’s episode will challenge you to consider expressing a different kind of thankfulness at your Thanksgiving Table...

Being the gritty person who hangs in there when the going gets tough IS tough. Sometimes giving up seems like a better choice than pressing on. But if you know what to tell yourself when you’re in the middle of your mess there’s a better chance you’ll be able to come out the other side. The five lessons Amy shares in this episode are ones she learned during the rebrand of her podcast. And you can...

Funny, how it's so easy to see the excuses others make as “lame” and ours as “legit.” Either way, excuses you use are causing you problems that you may not even realize. In this episode, you’ll find out three of those problems, the top ten lame excuses and two ways you can stop them from keeping you stuck in victim mode. 

In a world where you’re bombarded with criticism, change, failure and pressures it can be easy to want to fold up and peace out. The reality is, that response will get you exactly nowhere. But what if you could reframe your “worst thing ever” scenario into one that could be used for your benefit? It is possible. And in this episode, you’ll hear three ways you can start to show up and do a better j...

If you’ve ever had a negative thought… you are not alone. Misery loves company. But if you’ve realized staying focused on the negative is losing its luster (as in there has to be a better way), today’s episode is for you. These three strategies for not staying in the pit with your thinking are simple and doable. And you can start using them right now.

Being left alone to “do what you know,” feels good and right and…safe. But staying there long-term you can end up feeling stuck. Breaking the status quo pattern means being willing to explore your “I’m here but would like to be there” gap. And that exploration can be uncomfortable. Today’s episode, the first of Growth Mindset Matters, is a real-life example of the result of stepping into the uncom...

You know that feeling of being “here” but wishing you were “there?” And you realize that the gap between what you know and what you actually do …just keeps widening? There’s a name for it, The Performance Gap. As time goes by, and the gap gets wider it’s easy to slip into default mode. You know…. doing what you’ve always done (without really thinking about it) and then wondering why nothing seems...

Pain has the potential to stop you, push you to ignore issues you’d rather not face, or invite you to step up camp in it. How you handle it determines what you get from it. Today’s episode is a challenge to flip the script from seeing pain gaps as something to avoid to something to celebrate. These 5 pain lessons will surprise you in a good way and leave you hopeful when you experience your next p...

The good news is you have an amazing tool at your fingertips that can absolutely contribute to your success. The bad news is you’re probably not aware of it. Even if you are, chances are you’re not using it. Today’s episode will give you tips for using this tool and benefits you’ll enjoy when you do. Whether you’ve already used this tool or never used it there are nuggets for you in this episode....

Being able to see your own blind spots isn’t as easy as saying you want to. But there is one strategy that only “you can do for you” that will help. It requires something from you, but it absolutely guarantees major benefits for you. Today’s episode explains it in a way that will get you thinking about actions you can take to decrease your misses and increase your wins in this game we call life.

If you’ve ever struggled with viewing the “hard thing happening to you” as an adventure rather than awful… you’re not alone. That shift in thinking doesn't occur automatically or easily. Today’s episode has three ways of thinking that can help you to shore up your “why power” for finding success in the middle of your mess.  And to vote for the new podcast image for  Growth Mindset Matters  go...

If you knew something was negatively impacting your life would you do something about it? Often the answer is… no. Knowing isn’t always enough to cause doing. The chasm between “knowing and doing” is the biggest gap in life, the performance gap. Sadly, the consequences you experience as a result of ignoring it vary from minimal to monumental. There is hope and… help if you can stay focused on your...

If you’ve ever felt weary or embarrassed about not getting to where you want to be in the time you thought you would… today’s episode is for you. You’ll be challenged to consider how your:  ·     perseverance and grit levels are impacting your results.   ·     different view of a “big deal” will keep you moving forward.  ·     patience has paid off because the new name for the show is being announ...

There are things in life that are finite; hours in a day, gallons of gas left in your tank, pages of paper in your notebook. However, there are others that always have the possibility for more. At any moment you can go in a different direction in your life, offer a smile to a stranger, or think a positive thought. In fact, there are so many more things that are abundant than scarce.  Today’s episo...

It’s easier to find fault in the leadership of others than to admit our own. In this episode you’ll be challenged to view your life as an organization and consider where you may need to lift your own lid. Living your values (or not) is what’s driving your life’s culture and producing your results. The good news is there are some simple ways to make improvements that are completely within your powe...

Most people would answer in the affirmative if asked, “Would you like to enjoy some measure of success in your life?” But saying yes and doing something about it are two different things. Today’s episode describes three strategies for moving you closer to the success you say you want in ways you can actually do.

Funny, but sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest difference. A pinpoint of light breaks the darkest room. One well-timed question sparks a much-needed solution. On the other hand… one ill-advised action or careless comment can destroy a team, organization or family. This episode suggests two small shifts that have the potential to positively impact many people and change every interac...

If you’ve ever been stuck in traffic for no reason that you can see only to discover a wreck off on the other side of the road, you know that sense of disbelief. Why does that cause such a backup? That same kind of senseless bottleneck happens in our lives. Today’s episode will challenge you to consider where and why you’re doing it and what to do about it. To be entered in a drawing for a complim...

You would never tell someone who had a broken leg to “suck it up and run a marathon.” But how often do you tell yourself that the thing that’s keeping you up at night or distracting you during the day is “not that big of a deal?” Physical pains tend to command attention. But those internal nudges that something’s off are easier to push off as something you simply tolerate. Whether you know your nu...

If you’ve ever felt confused, frustrated or stuck because you were “here” and you wanted to be “there” in some area of your life, welcome to the party. It's as common as flies at a picnic. And… equally as annoying. Ignoring those feelings or thinking they’ll go away on their own is a sure way to build a wall of regret in your life without meaning to or wanting to. Today’s episode will challeng...