Making Changes Breaking Barriers

The cool thing about talking with an entrepreneur is that they generally know a lot about a lot of things! That is how I felt talking with Emilie Bers. In this interview, we covered everything from finding the courage to leave a 9-5 job, the impact of parents, work-life flow, what it feels like to fail, and succeeding as a woman in the photography business. For more information about Emilie Bers a...

There is really no getting around the fact that we live in constant chaos. We have chaos that we can't control, we have chaos that we have created, and we have chaos in our mind. Listen to this episode for my 5 tips for finding peace in the chaos. Connect with me on Instagram @changewithcoachk Interested in coaching? Visit my website: www.changewithcoachk.com

Cora and I share our BIG life moments and how we have made the decisions that have gotten us to where we are now. In just a short 5 years, we have moved 6 times, lived in 3 different cities, changed careers, bought 3 homes, bought and sold a van, and added a puppy to our family. It has been a wild ride and came with risks, but we wouldn't change anything (for the most part). Listen in to hear more...

This episode is all about habits! Making any change in life requires changing our habits. That means we must break the habit loop, and that is pretty hard to do because it involves getting out of our comfort zone, creating new routines, and changing how our brains naturally work. Today, I break down how habits are formed and share the six keys I discovered to building better habits. Connect with m...

Most of us tend to lie to ourselves without even knowing it! Then something happens, the lights go on, and we realize we were wrong and need to look at the situation differently.  The lies we tell ourselves can damage our health, success, relationships, and almost everything else we value. In today’s episode, I get into the lies I’ve been telling myself over the last few months that maybe you...

I am super excited to bring you the first episode of the Making Changes Breaking Barriers Podcast with a guest!  I am delighted to have Britt Frank joining me on the show today! Britt is a therapist, trauma specialist, and educator. She is also the author of the book The Science of Stuck.  Britt speaks and writes about the mental health myths that keep us stuck and feeling stressed. She...

Today, I am excited to dive into the big picture and share the things we need when making a change.  There are four specific things we need when making a big change, and I’ve put them all together in what I call the DARE Method: The DARE Method to Change: D iscover your mountain A ctions for Alignment R oadblocks E ndless Beginning Links: Connect with me on my website Find me on social media...

A common roadblock people on a growth journey tend to run into is associating with toxic people. That’s why I strongly feel we must be intentional about who we share the growth part of our lives with if we want our changes to be sustainable. In this episode, I describe five types of toxic people and explain how to deal with them. Links: Connect with me on my website Find me on social media @Change...

As we enter this new year, part of our thinking should be about ways we can embrace our purpose, our goals, and our path. In doing that, I have an important question: How have you judged yourself today? Come on, think about it–and be honest! Why do we criticize ourselves so harshly instead of showing ourselves love and compassion? We are conditioned from a young age to compare ourselves, question...

Christmas has come and gone, and the New Year is fast approaching. Everyone loves to make New Year’s resolutions. However, statistics show that most people only stick to their resolutions for a few weeks.   So, rather than abandoning the idea of New Year’s resolutions entirely, I think it’s a good idea to sit down sometime between now and the New Year to think about what has been going o...

Holidays are a lot of fun, but they can keep us so busy! Most of us like to travel and visit family and friends when the holidays come. But that can leave us worn out and feeling like we need a week or two to recover when we return to our regular lives. Some of us have no time during the week, so we try to cram everything in on the weekends, leaving us exhausted at the start of each week. That is...

Everything in life is constantly changing, and so are we. Mastering the skill of navigating change will ultimately allow us to live successful lives filled with purpose. However, in getting there, we must remember to be grateful for all we have and love ourselves for who we are.  Practicing radical self-love is vital for our emotional wellness, and having that emotional wellness is essential...

Why do some people succeed when others fail? That question seems to imply that we can only succeed or fail. When in truth, life is not black or white. Nor is it like a horizontal line that ends in success or failure. There are many different types of success, and every individual has a unique idea of how success should look. Research has shown that no one thing leads to success and determines why...

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in my journey is that even though it’s good to focus on self-development, be mindful of our thoughts and emotions, and do whatever else it takes to grow, something will be missing if we do it alone.  With no one else to share a different perspective, challenge us, or give us feedback, all our thoughts and conclusions are based purely on our own experien...

The holidays are almost upon us!  Many of us find the holiday season exciting and look forward to spending time with family, friends, and loved ones, while others find it stressful and overwhelming and become fraught with anxiety and tension as the holidays approach.  So, what can we do this year to make things different? How can we go into the holidays with confidence, knowing that we w...

Being part of a community that shares our attributes, is built for growth, and is founded on support and trust, is crucial for success. There is tons of research on the critical role community plays in our mental health and the success we achieve in life. However, we must clearly distinguish between just any community, and a community built for growth.  We can define a community as a group of...

My intention for this podcast is to offer you, the listener, and everyone who is part of the Changes with Coach K community, a unique perspective.  Even though we are all on a journey of our own, we can always learn something or open ourselves up to a different perspective when we hear about something someone else has gone through in their growth process.  None of us are perfect, and per...

In today’s podcast, I dive into four really effective ways to boost your courage! Remember, change is hard! It takes time, effort, dedication, and constant commitment. Nelson Mandela explained that “courage is not the absence of fear but the triumph over it, and the brave man is not he who does not feel afraid but he who conquers that fear.” We have to acknowledge our pain, fear, or grief to revea...

Success comes when we approach each day with intentional actions aligned with what matters most to us. No one else can do these actions or or make these changes for us; our daily choices will determine how much progress we see towards achieving those goals! As we attempt to achieve great things in our lives, we’ll have those mountain top moments that put everything in perspective. The moments wher...

Today, I dive into three reasons why change is so hard. I’m also going to suggest ways to find your way around or through the barriers you may encounter in your process of change.   Self-growth requires constant commitment and dedication, and did I mention…it’s hard?  Real change starts with your mindset. Your attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions about yourself, the people around you...

If you're searching for ways to have more purpose in your life, you have to back up and look at your values first. Answering questions like, "what is important to you?" and "what do you believe in?" will give you a good starting point for establishing your values. Once you have a good understanding of your values, you can start aligning your actions with them. This may mean making some changes in...

If you're not sure your life is on the right path, it can be helpful to take a step back and assess your situation. Once you recognize the warning signs that you're not heading where you really want to in life, then you can easily make some changes to adjust your trajectory. If you feel like you're constantly struggling to keep up and things are spiraling out of control, it's a sign that you need...

Kristina Williams (Coach K) shares why she is creating the Making Change Breaking Barriers podcast!