Say YES Movement Podcast

Want to know the secret to achieving any goal? The answer is simple: decide on the action you need to take, and then, every single day, do one thing that will get you closer to that goal. This may seem simple, but we all know that taking action and doing things differently can be hard work. In this episode, we explore the concept of making your actions non-negotiables and how a little bit of plann...

When doing something you have never done, everyone has a similar experience of thinking that they may not be successful. This fear of failure sometimes shows up as resistance or physical in the form of pain. Our automatic negative thoughts fill our heads and stop action in our tracks. In this episode, we explore an essential transformation question: a re your actions bigger than your beliefs ? Thi...

Strong leaders have an unwavering ability to see the future in a way that others can't. Like Ted Lasso, no matter what gets thrown at them, they remain dedicated to the outcome they believe is possible. Belief is a superpower of successful leaders who create unstoppable teams. In this episode, we explore the language of leaders who can successfully win the hearts and minds of their teams and their...

One mistake people often make when creating goals is to focus on big actions, but what happens when you don't stick with those big goals? Immediately your brain uses this as proof that you are not good enough and can stop you in your tracks. In this episode, we explore the Japanese concept called the Kaizen Approach. A concept of taking small consistent steps to improve your life every day. Join u...

What are the inner resources that you can draw upon to navigate what is ahead of you? Asking yourself this question can help you push your comfort zone's boundaries and do things you have never done before. In this episode, we explore the beauty of embracing the unknown and looking within to find your own personal power to say YES to the things that scare you. If this episode resonated with you, p...

Struggling with consistency in your actions, thoughts, and behaviours? You're not alone. Shaking off old habits to embrace new routines is easier said than done.   In this episode of the Say YES Movement Podcast, guest host Gunjan unveils his strategies to reset and refocus when he finds himself veering off course. Tune in to discover actionable tips for realigning yourself with your goals and mas...

Do you realize the incredible transformational potential that journaling can unleash when approached with intention? In this episode, we dive deep into the art of journaling and its capacity to bring about remarkable shifts in your life. Join us as we explore Gunjan's insights, experiences, and the profound impact that journaling has had on his personal journey. Discover how this straightforward p...

Want to know the best advice to clear the clutter in your head? The first step is to clear the clutter in your closet. We hold onto things thinking "someday" I may need that item when it is just holding space and energy and is holding you back. In this episode, we explore life hacks to create space in both our homes and our heads. Say YES to letting go of the energy that is not serving us and hell...

Ever feel depleted of energy and wish you had more? Ever notice how being around certain people has the impact of either reducing your energy or increasing it? Making decisions when your energy is right can be the difference between failure and success. In this episode, we explore ways to change your baseline energy, be aware when your energy is not optimal and make decisions to increase your succ...

Perfectionism is one of those things that is holding you back from living your best life. When you find yourself saying things like "After I do "X" then I can do "Y" then you know your perfectionism is actually hurting you. We get stuck thinking we need to know the "how" when instead we should focus on the 'why". In this episode, we learn from our special guest Natalie Ruskin, ways she moves past...

Saying YES to the things that scare you is the secret door to opening up versions of you that you don't even know are possible right now. So what would you do if you were not afraid? In this episode, special guests Alan Smith and Kristina Cleary share moments in their life where they said YES to something, even though it scared the heck out of them and the beautiful paths it led them both on of pe...

Know that old saying, curiosity killed the cat? That is a sure way to stay in your comfort zone and not explore the world around you. Instead look for new adventures, new connections to make and surround yourself with people that are doing things that only you can dream of doing at this time. In this episode, we explore ways to get curious about your life and how saying YES to something that scare...

Do you sometimes get busy being busy? September is a transition month; with kids back to school and seasons changing, we often get caught up in managing our new schedules while feeling that our new schedule is managing us. This episode explores adding play to our day to activate creativity, productivity, and the best mindset to finish the year strong. If this episode resonated with you, please giv...

Have you ever noticed how your energy and mood are affected by your environment? There are ways to increase our energy, productivity, and creativity, and it's often as easy as creating an optimal environment around us. In this episode, we explore activities you can do to optimize your spaces. Create new habits and say YES to your best life ever. If this episode resonated with you, please give us a...

Do you sometimes get busy being busy? September is a transition month; with kids back to school and seasons changing, we often get caught up in managing our new schedules while feeling that our new schedule is managing us. This episode explores adding play to our day to activate creativity, productivity, and the best mindset to finish the year strong. If this episode resonated with you, please giv...

We all have those days when things don't seem to go our way.   So, how do you ensure that stressful times don't get the better of you? The answer is to have a plan for what you will do and also a plan for how you will feel in those situations. In this episode, we explore how activating the brain to look for the good things to celebrate each week can rewire your brain so that in times of stress, yo...

When taking a picture, you can see the world in front of you very differently just by clicking a button.  You can zoom in close, take a panorama or even a broad lens view. So what if you did the same thing with your life? Looking at your goals, energy, and career from different perspectives will always give you a new solution to consider. In this episode, we explore the questions to ask yourself a...

It is so easy to feel "not enough" in life and focus on the things that are not going right. What if you switched your focus to improving one thing every day? This one step of asking yourself,  what is one thing today that I can do better than yesterday? It can create massive shifts! In this episode, we explore how to say YES to personal growth, chunking it down into daily actions and sharing our...

Our inside voice can be harsh sometimes, telling us we are not good enough; our brains easily find the things that are not working rather than take the time to celebrate the small wins. That is why it is so essential to create a habit of celebrating successes and giving yourself grace. Giving yourself grace means interacting with the world and yourself with more goodwill and kindness. In this epis...

We all know what happens when we let weeds grow in our gardens; they take over everything. The same thing happens to us when we don't take action on the things that will move us forward to have the most powerful life. These open loops in our minds take up massive energy and hold us back. This episode explores how taking one small action can open our minds, allowing us to create new ways to create...

Have you ever had an experience where you felt you couldn't speak up or be your authentic self? This can be our past experiences influencing our current situations. As a child, a parent kicking us under the table to behave can affect our mindset today. In this episode, we explore the concept of activating our mindset to make new choices and stop being the ones kicking ourselves. Shift your mindset...

Ever wonder why you are making decisions that seem to make others happy but not yourself? Often we know we need to do something different, but we have rules from society or in our head that are not serving us. In this episode, we explore some of the questions to ask yourself to see the world through the lens of creating new possibilities for your life. We have one life to live so let's make it cou...

Going through life and career transitions means letting go of an old identity to create a new version of yourself. These types of significant transitions in life come with emotions, which can feel a lot like grief. Learning how to deal with these emotions can help to catapult you forward, creating a path of powerful transformation. In this episode, we explore letting go of identities that your ego...

Do you clearly define who you want to be, or do you let others define that for you? Looking for external validation often leads us to feel less than or inadequate, and we start to believe the opinion of others, instead of looking for the answers within ourselves. In this episode, we explore one question to ask yourself: create a new action path to become your best version. If this episode resonate...

Have you ever felt stuck in a situation and don't know what to do next? Often, we are paralyzed with thoughts and feelings that we don't know "how" and this causes us to lose our confidence. We often forget that confidence shows up when we take action. The best part is that any action can help create momentum for us. In this episode, we explore how to get out of our own way by doing one small thin...