Stepping Up to Your Potential

Identity is a multi-faceted, core concept for Who We Are, What Is Acceptable, What Has Value, and much more. Are you aware of all your identities? Learn more about how to use them actively and consciously to help achieve your goals. -- See the full transcribed episode on the blog at

Our voice can tell us so much about ourselves, but for the most part we are wholly unaware of it. Do you want to sound more confident? Be a better presenter? Learning to master the voice is a powerful tool! -- see the full episode transcribed on my website here https://sondrarobinson.com/voice-as-a-tool/

Stories are the core guiding principles which determine how we interact with life, the world, ourselves and those around us. Most of the time, we are completely unaware of this and thus at their mercy. Step up to understanding with these tools. -- See the accompanying blog post on my website at https://sondrarobinson.com/stories-guide-everything/

Developing the ability to observe our own emotions as they happen is a vital skill, enabling you to work with an increasing range of difficult situations effectively. Get started on this right here. -- See the transcript of this post on my website here: https://sondrarobinson.com/develop-observer-self/

Learning to ask what purpose an action or choice served will yield more useful results than asking why we do what we do. This post explores a bit about the difference between these questions, and takes a look at the emotional responses both types are likely to evoke and how to leverage those responses for our own gain. -- The full post with links on my website at https://sondrarobinson.com/what-no...

Personal issues evolve rather than resolve. When that happens, they can be dealt with intelligently by asking the right questions. Once understood, take steps based on what is learned. Here I take you through an example journey of exploring an emotional discovers which illustrates how various lessons learned continue to expand and highlights some pitfalls to be mindful of. Celebrate lessons master...

Stepping out of comfort zones often causes confrontation with self-doubts. The good news is that this means you've been successful. The better news is that you can work through it relatively easily. Here's how. -- For the transcribed or written version of this post, see it on my blog at https://sondrarobinson.com/self-doubts

An ego is nothing more than our concept of self. A damaged ego or a wounded sense of self means we feel threatened by others to whatever degree the ego is damaged. It also means we cannot honestly manage and hold our true potential. Heal the ego to reach a solid foundation from which to build. -- See the transcribed version on my website at https://sondrarobinson.com/ego-just-self/

Thinking with "Nots" - not like this, don't want that, etc - is a thinking pattern focused on limitations and barriers. Remove the limitations which prevent seeing potentials by playing this simple but surprisingly challenging game. -- See the written version of this episode along with links on the home blog at https://sondrarobinson.com/no-nots-game/

Life is a venture of constant learning. While I highly recommend taking classes, sometimes what we think we are pursuing is not what we are actually looking to learn. Use your frustration as a guide to help figure out what's going on beneath the surface. -- The written version of this post with links at https://sondrarobinson.com/frustration-as-guide/

I approached a budget as if it were a punishment, and emotionally responded by rejecting the limits I was trying to impose on myself. By changing tactics and approaches, I was able to create a spending plan that I could emotionally support and follow. -- See the original blog post here https://sondrarobinson.com/budgets-didnt-work

In many cases, our greatest strengths are so inherent to our natures that they are dismissed as mundane when in truth they have the potential to be your greatest asset. Use this exercise to help locate and recognize these inherent values. -- See the show notes at https://sondrarobinson.com/recognize-value/

Humans are social creatures and the fear of being alone is a fundamental one that affects a many of our decisions. Examine instances of it in your life to learn how your relationship with this fear manifests in you so you can start recognizing it when it happens. For the full transcript of this episode, see the written form at http://sondrarobinson.com/recognizing-fear/

Your tracked expenses is a treasure trove of personal insight just waiting to be mined. The process of mining through it can help turn your subconscious self into your strongest financial ally, enabling you to consciously meet your spending and savings goals. Join me as I share what I've learned on ways to use past habits to build future success. For a full transcription of this post, see the blog...

Imposter Syndrome is an insecurity that keeps many from stepping beyond their comfort zone. It can be managed with awareness and thus overcome. Join me as I share the best ways I've found to overcome it... See the text and the resource links on the blog entry at http://sondrarobinson.com/overcoming-imposter-syndrome .

Your financial life is typically closely related to your emotional awareness. While there are money management skills apart from mindset, the behind-the-scenes thoughts and feelings often get overlooked. This section will look at all of it from a practical, grounded perspective with a focus on results. See the full transcript of this episode at http://sondrarobinson.com/financial-friday/ .

Stepping Up focuses on the tools I've found useful for overcoming self-doubt and aims to lead by example so that you are inspired to further your own journey into personal growth and development. Join me on this exploration. Step up with me.