REALIFE Conversations from the Porch

Welcome back to another episode of the Doing What Matters podcast! I'm your host, Teresa McCloy, and I am thrilled to have Kathy Goller joining me today. Kathy Goller helps people who are stuck, stale, or starting something new, to get confident about their strengths and clear about what matters most so that they can live with purpose and make a greater impact on those they serve. With 20+ years o...

In this episode of the "Doing What Matters" podcast, host Teresa McCloy delves into the importance of community and announces an exciting new development. Teresa shares her upcoming launch of the REALIFE Process Community, a place for listeners to connect and engage with one another. She invites listeners to be among the first to join by signing up at https://www.therealifeprocess.com/join . Refle...

Welcome back to the "Doing What Matters" podcast with your host, Teresa McCloy! In this episode, Teresa delves into the topic of finding stillness amidst the chaos of life and the benefits it brings. As a believer, entrepreneur, and recovering workaholic, Teresa understands the desire to live a more meaningful and restful life. Join her on this journey as she shares practical tools, inspiring stor...

In episode 252 of the Doing What Matters podcast, host Teresa McCloy opens up about her recent struggles with feeling overwhelmed and living with her hair on fire. She discusses the pressures she has been facing in her personal and professional life, including the purchase of another company, team adjustments, and the birth of her grandchild. Despite feeling disheartened, Teresa shares her journey...

In this episode of the Doing What Matters Podcast, hosted by Teresa McCloy, we delve into the profound concept of the rule of life and its integral role in behavioral change. Teresa begins by defining the rule of life as a commitment to living life guided by patterns of behaviors, routines, and rhythms, shaped through discernment in collaboration with one's values and divine design. This rule of l...

In this episode of the "Doing What Matters" podcast, host Teresa McCloy dives into the valuable insights offered by Michael Gerber's book, "The E-Myth Revisited." She reviews the book's significance in helping individuals (especially those in the coaching profession) understand the critical factors that contribute to the success or failure of businesses. There is a common misconception that expert...

This week, I’m answering a question I get asked often: What are my top tools for getting things done effectively and efficiently? I’m getting really practical in this episode, and sharing the tools I use and the purpose they serve in my business.   I’ll talk about: How to capture thoughts and to-dos in both written and digital formats, and how these can work together My task management software th...

Before I wrote my book, many people told me what a catalyst it would be for my business. Now, a year later, I can confidently say that they were right. In this episode, I’m sharing how my book Do What Matters helped grow my business in multiple ways.   I’ll talk about: How the process of writing itself helped me get clarity on my message and content Why having a book helped me get more speaking op...

How can having a 10-year, long-term goal help you make progress on what matters to you? In this episode, I’m joined by Certified Coach Kathy Brown as she shares how she helps clients develop long-term goals.   We talk about: How long-term goals help us see beyond the day-to-day busyness of life The difference between being complacent vs. content How questions can prompt your thinking as you plan f...

Have you ever paid attention to the inner narrative that plays in your mind? Sometimes the messages we hear internally don’t help us live out our best selves. In today’s episode, we’re talking about how the tool of the Enneagram can help us not only identify our inner narrative, but change it.   We’ll talk about: The predominant message that plays for each Enneagram type What happens externally wh...

What is the difference between a project and a goal, and how might shifting your mindset lead to more action? In this episode, I’m sharing about the second component of the REALIFE Process®–REALIFE Action–and how you can move from dreaming to taking action on what matters to you.   We’ll talk about: Why a project mindset will help you do more than dream about what you want How using the tool of th...

How can the Enneagram help us process through grief and loss? Today, we’re revisiting a past episode of the podcast where I had a conversation with Shawn and Kathleen Loughrige. We talk about how the Enneagram has helped both of our families as we have navigated the loss of both of our sons. On this episode, we'll share openly about: How we all grieve differently The value of huddling together as...

Are certain self-care practices just a luxury? This week, I’m sharing a practice I’ve done for years–getting a massage. I’ll share why this is important for me, and the role it plays in my life and wellbeing.   I’ll talk about: Why I felt resistance to this practice at first, and what led me to try it out How this practice helps me care for my body, and why we often dismiss this aspect of our care...

Do you have tools in your toolbox for growing closer to your spouse and to God? In this episode, I’m joined by Marriage Coaches Phil and Lynn Brown, who are also RLP Certified Coaches. They share their vision for successful marriages through growth individually, as a couple, and in your relationship with God.   We talk about: How Phil and Lynn felt a call to leave the rush of busy lives and career...

How can spiritual practices help you create a foundation of rest and growth? In this podcast episode, I’m sharing a book that has been one of the most impactful that I’ve ever read–Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation, by Ruth Haley Barton.   I’ll talk about: Why this book came at such a pivotal time in my life The practices from the book that continue to form the found...

What if working from your strengths is keeping you from doing what matters? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by one of our REALIFE Process® Certified Coaches Annette Bechtold as she shares what this looked like for her.   We talk about: Why being able to say a confident “yes” to something doesn’t necessarily make it the right choice What made Annette change course after nearly 40 years in the sa...

If you want to thrive in life, family, and work, where is the best place to start? Today I’m joined by Chris Niemeyer and Michael McGreevy, and they’re sharing about their new organization, The Forge– a community of men who are intentional and engaged with their wives and children, while doing their work with excellence.   We talk about: What happened in each of their lives that led to considering...

Do you feel drawn to work or serve in a variety of contexts? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Stephanie Gutierrez, a missionary and life coach who has identified three “boxes” to focus on in her work.   We’ll talk about: Why becoming a missionary meant facing one of Stephanie’s biggest fears, and how she moved through it How Stephanie and her husband make big life decisions Why she is passionate...

How can using tools for self-discovery help you discover what truly matters to you? In this episode, I’m joined by our oneLife Maps Director Lindsay Sterchi to talk about how doing the inner work of knowing ourselves helps us uncover our purpose.   We talk about: What tools have been most helpful for us in the past Our first experience with using the tools of oneLife Maps Why noticing patterns in...

What would it mean to do life differently and help others do the same? In this week’s episode, I’m talking with Winston Faircloth, one of our REALIFE Process® Certified Coaches who has dedicated over 40 years of his professional life to nonprofit leadership and technology.   We talk about how Winston moved from burnout to doing the inner work to live from rest, and how that impacts the way he show...

What does it look like to partner well in both marriage AND business? In this week’s episode, I’m thrilled to welcome authors and coaches Robert and Kay Lee Fukui as we talk about how to find a healthy balance as married entrepreneurs.   We talk about: How a weekly meeting helps with communication so you stay on the same page Why it’s important to have blocks of time when you don’t talk about work...

I’m excited to announce that our podcast has a brand new name and format! While it’s not a totally new podcast, you’ll notice a few changes in not only our graphic and title, but in the content we bring you each week.   In this episode, I’ll share: Why we are changing things up and what you can expect How hearing about the rhythms, routines, and practices of others living from rest, not rush, is s...

What does it look like to transition well into the summer season? Whenever we face a seasonal shift, it’s a great time to get up on the balcony of our life and see the bigger picture, and summer is no different.   In this episode, we’ll cover: How having a personal Rule of Life can prepare you for times when life feels out of routine How to define what matters in this unique season of your life Wh...

How can the tool of the Enneagram be used to enhance your coaching sessions? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by one of our RLP Team members Erica Vinson, who in addition to being REALIFE Process® Certified Master Coach, is also a Certified Enneagram practitioner.   In this episode, we’ll discuss: How coaching is distinct from other helping professions How the Enneagram can help you with self-ma...

How do you personally define having a good day? Your Enneagram type has a big impact on how you’d answer this question, and we’re unpacking that in this week’s podcast episode.   We’ll talk about: The specific elements of a good day for each type How naming what makes a day good can help you determine your type Where inner authority resides for each number on the Enneagram How this can help you in...