Growth Mindset Matters

If you’ve ever thought or said, “I’m busy. I’m comfortable,” today’s episode will challenge you to rethink the value of those common answers to the all too familiar question, “How are you?” Those answers may inadvertently be causing you to ghost post your growth in ways that you never considered.  To be entered in a drawing for a complimentary coaching session, a copy of Seeing Blind Spots: Leader...

When you’re an expert in your field, performing at the top of your game, it is inspiring to the people who are watching you. Yes, with your skill but also from the perspective of some larger life lessons. There’s something about witnessing mastery in others that nudges thinking in us. Questions like: How could I? Where is this possible for me? What would it take? can spur us toward our own growth....

Whether you’ve had doubts about the real value of growing yourself as a person or …you love personal growth, today’s episode is for you. Because the questions you’ll be challenged to answer hit at the heart of what gets you started and keeps you growing. What may surprise you is that your beliefs about ROI, self-worth and… money play a bigger role than you might imagine. Check out episode #69- for...

Much of the time what stops us from starting is our inability to handle our own internal objections. That voice in our head for “why we shouldn’t do things” can drown out the voice for “why we should do them.” Unfortunately, as long as nothing changes… well, nothing changes. This episode provides an opportunity for you to rate yourself on five of the biggest objections you must overcome if you rea...

You’ve undoubtedly heard there’s such a mind-body connection that we can think ourselves into being sick. Maybe you’ve even done it. Today’s episode flips that script with several examples of how doing a reset with my body led me to several awarenesses that caused a reset of my mind. The good news is you don’t have to do the body reset to take advantage of these mind reset tips. They are yours for...

Whether you’re a racing fan or not the 108th run of the Indy 500 sparked some surprising thoughts that you need to know. Two of them are directly related to one of the biggest gaps that keep people stuck and not moving forward. And the third is a harsh reality that you may be ignoring but has the power to increase your chances of success tenfold. To weigh in on what you think the new show title fo...

If thinking about doing something different brings up feelings of uncertainty, hesitation and even fear… you are normal. What is not normal is being willing to face your feelings and take the action you want. Deciding to change the name of the Growing with Amy Podcast stirred up those normal feelings in me, along with some surprising lessons about the difference between running from them or learni...

Letting something you love “go” isn’t easy but sometimes it is necessary. This is one of those times. The good news is that releasing one thing can make room for something better. Today’s episode explains the “why” behind the goodbye to the show title, “Growing with Amy” and the “what’s next.” It’s also a direct ask for your input as a listener to determine which new show title is the best fit for...

After a quick Google search you can make a great list of reasons to eat healthily or exercise more. But those lists only become beneficial if they move you to action. Knowing without doing doesn’t produce results. This episode is a challenge to take your growth from just listing it to really living it. Here’s an insanely practical way to get started. Listening to these episodes will create the lis...

To say my mom was “multi-talented” is a huge understatement. Having her as a role model blessed my life in more ways than I can say. In this episode you’ll learn three pro-tips she shared with me that positively impacted my growth and can do the same for yours. And, for all women who would like to join a Deeper Dive Discussion on Monday, May 20, of episode #59, 5 Surprising Ways to Think Different...

The “bloopers” reel for a movie or television show can absolutely make us laugh. But watching an entire performance that you paid good money to attend filled with those same bloopers would probably produce a different reaction in you. Facing the reality that we don’t get a “do over” should cause us to consider how we are living our one shot at this thing called life. This episode has a tip, an off...

Sometimes the smallest things teach us the biggest lessons. Learn how growing zinnias from tiny seeds produced more than pretty flowers. Today’s episode will help you know what to expect, how to persist and why to keep reaching for more when it comes to your growth. And… There's a special invitation for a “first time-ever” super practical next step that will set you up for success. Go to www.a...

If you’ve ever found yourself telling and retelling a painful experience, you’re in good company. We all do it. But if you’ve figured out that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re able to stop the pain then this episode is for you. These three tips are the result of taking an honest look at a “pain” I’ve been experiencing with a goal of doing something about it rather than just whining about it. You mi...

People you are spending time with are impacting you and your success. That is either good news or bad news depending on your people. In this episode, I share three characteristics of top tier people so you can see for yourself how close to the top you are living and what you might want to change if you’re not. You might also want to check out episode #59 to hear the lessons I learned from some rem...

Challenging your thinking today is tough because 98 percent of your thoughts are the same as the ones you had yesterday. Unless you’re intentional about disrupting those thoughts, they won’t change. And if they don’t change… you won’t. This episode gives you five disruptors to jump start a different way of thinking that will nudge you to a better way of living.  Learn more at https://www.amybarg.c...

The gap between perception and reality can be huge when it comes to people of celebrity status. What I discovered in my surprise interaction with comedian Michael Jr was a fabulous alignment between the two. He taught me lessons by being exactly who he is and they are ones I believe will bless and challenge you. Learn more at https://www.amybarg.com/

It is easy to default to the “same old, same old” when it comes to birthday celebrations. Once you’re past 21 does it really matter? It can if you’re interested in making that day about more than just cake and ice cream. The three simple tips in this episode will add to the significance of how you celebrate your special “who,” even if it’s you. Enter your birthday info HERE !

It’s easy to talk about the importance of shifting your thinking because you’ve probably had a moment when a new thought caused you to take a new action. But if you fail to practice that action… you’ll eventually coast to a stop and sabotage your success. Today’s two tips about the role of repetition in your growth process are ones no one can do for you. You have complete control. Once you’ve got...

This is the last in a five-part series on the Success Path for Growth. The fascinating thing about Phase 5, is that while it completes the cycle, it simultaneously continues it. This episode reveals three benefits you’ll miss out on if you fail to pay attention to how the phases of growth are impacting every area of your life. For your free “cheat sheet” to keep the phases of the Success Path for...

This is Part 4 in a five-part series on the Success Path for Growth. At Phase 4 you have arrived, and you’re growing! What’s not to love about that? Actually, more than you might imagine. There are three tragic mistakes that are so common they’re easy to miss. And, if you miss them, you can stay stuck or even go backward. One way to avoid the mistakes is to know how to watch for them. That’s what...

This is Part 3 in a five-part series on the Success Path for Growth. Today, you’ll be challenged to a paradigm shift around your level of comfort with your own discomfort. Going from avoiding being uncomfortable at all costs to wholeheartedly embracing it can be a big leap. It begins with believing you can do it. But you also need some tips for getting started and a big enough reason to try it in...

A concept like self-awareness can seem big, vague, and maybe even illusive. How do you know if you’re truly self-aware or not? And what can you practically do to improve? Even more importantly, why does it really matter? Or does it? Today’s episode includes tips for improving, the two kinds you need to be aware of and the consequences if you’re not. Check out Episode #45 from January 3, 2023 Why Y...

Knowing there are five predictable phases in the Success Path for Growth means you can have clarity about where you are and where you’re headed in any area of life where you want to grow. Amy shares Phase 1 in this first of a five-part series and she also reveals the one thing more people have said keeps them stuck in their growth. The answer may surprise you. For an overview on all five phases li...

Most of us don’t want to “miss out” if we don’t have to. But sadly, it happens all the time and, in a way, you might not expect when it comes to goals versus growth. In today’s episode I share three benefits you’re absolutely missing if you’re not growing. And for another real life example on why you must keep growing if you're leading, check out Episode #39 from November 22, Why You Need To G...

A “doer” by nature, Caryn Ogle has learned the importance of paying attention to her thinking when it comes to making progress with her personal growth. Her story of moving through the phases of growth as a non-profit board member will help you recognize those phases in your own life. And she shares two super practical tips for starting your own growth journey! Learn more at https://www.amybarg.co...