The Authenticity Coach

You want to be fairly compensated & appreciated for your work, but pay & praise are not enough. You also need to have the title you deserve. Whether you are accepting a job at a new company, being promoted or have gradually taken on more & more responsibilities in your current position, it is important to negotiate for the job title & pay grade level that reflect the tasks & le...

Do you struggle to enjoy what you are doing? Is it difficult to feel satisfied with what you already have? Are you driven by the constant hope of things being better in the future -- or by the relentless fear of either doing something wrong or of something going wrong? If so, the fierce trio of the familiar, fantasy & fear may be ruling your life -- from your major life decisions to your daily...

Do you feel pigeonholed in a role? Are you stuck with a professional reputation that limits you? Do you wish that you could do the type of work that you would love to do? But do you believe that you will never get the chance because you are already known so well for doing something -- or being someone -- that is so different from the sort of person who gets those opportunities? If this is where yo...

Do you know what you want to do, but you can't seem to actually do it? Does something always get in the way? Or do you need to do more research, learning & preparation before you will be ready to start taking action? If so, this episode is for you. Having the time & being ready are far more within your control than you may think. Learn how to be "time smart." Structure your d...

Are you over-worked & over-extended? Does it feel as if everything at work falls onto you, because your team is not capable? Have you been told that you need to loosen the grip & delegate more? But do you shudder at the thought of giving up control? If so, learn what you need to do to reclaim your time, energy & peace of mind. Don't blindly entrust others with your work & hard-...

Are you a high achiever who is a problem-solver & quick to give advice? At times does your wise counsel fall on deaf ears or cause others to turn away? If so, this episode can help you develop the art of advice-giving. Learn to identify your intention in each conversation or interaction. Is your aim to win, fix, understand or love? Is this an opportunity to help via giving advice to solve a pr...

Are you a relationship builder or a relationship leverager? If you want to achieve next-level success, you need to be both. You have a treasure chest of valuable professional relationships. Now it is time to convert some of those gems into active currency. Understand the difference between building relationships & leveraging them. Learn to identify those individuals who are both able to help &...

Success requires a wishbone, a backbone & a funny bone. To achieve what will truly satisfy us, we need to have a clear intention as to what we are seeking, give that desire our strong attention & then let go of the tension as to how it comes to us. Identify which " bone" you are missing & learn how to build its capacity. Whether you want a career that you are passionate about...

Do you have a job, a career or a life? If you want to feel satisfied, it is imperative that your focus be aligned with your values & goals. Understand the important differences between having a job & having a career --- & the distinction between having a career & having a life. Identify what you can do to break out of a job & position yourself to advance in a career. Learn to a...

Has the negative Voice in your head stopped being useful & productive? Is your Inner Critic -- that Gremlin in your thoughts that commands you to keep quiet, drives you to work yourself to exhaustion & constantly reminds you that you are not good enough -- no longer serving you? If so, it's time to throw your Inner Critic a retirement party! All of the Inner Critic's non-stop conde...

Are you being paid less than what you are worth, but you don't know what to do about it? Whether you are an employee receiving a salary, bonus & equity grants, a professional with an hourly rate or a business owner charging a fee for services, you deserve to be paid for the value you bring to your employer & clients. This episode is your guide to establishing fee conviction & posit...

Do you constantly strive to improve? Are you a highly accomplished person who strives to become even better? But does it seem as though the more that you develop, the more too that you deteriorate? Overcome the common mistake of conflating self-improvement with self-care. True self-care is an ongoing tending to our needs. Faux self-care is an attempt at compensatory amending of self-abuse. Learn t...

Many high achievers live under a spell of worry. Worrying gives many of us an illusion of control. We believe that we are being conscientious & responsible by worrying, but in truth we are draining our capacity. Learn to preserve your energy, so that you are response-able -- that is, you are able to respond to whatever comes, when it comes. Understand the differences between worrying, preparin...

Is your intense desire a healthy want or a destructive addiction? Is the all-consuming focus of your time & attention -- for work, a relationship, a hobby, money or some other substance, item or behavior -- putting you on a path to heaven or the road to hell? Can your drive & desire be satiated? Will attaining this goal or experience cause your world to become wider & richer -- or does...

What should you do when you have made a mistake, personally or professionally? What is the best way to proceed when you have done something that hurt or harmed someone? How should you handle a relationship that is experiencing a contentious clash or a cordial but strained dynamics -- or one that has no contact at all? Learn how to access whether a relationship is worth mending. Not all relationshi...

Are you are feeling held down or held back? This episode will help you to understand how you are bound and why you are trapped -- and what you can do to break free. Are you stuck due to your lack of control, lack of clarity or lack of courage? Is it that you have been trying to control the uncontrollable? Is it that you have not been clear as to what you need or want? Or is it that you have not be...

It's the anniversary of The Authenticity Coach podcast! One year ago today, on September 27, 2024, the first episode of the show was posted. Over the past year, there have been 55 episodes -- a new episode posted each Friday at 5 am. If you have enjoyed the show, please be sure to follow the show & give it a five-star rating. Also, if you would like The Authenticity Coach podcast to contin...

Are you tired or burnt out? Do you need a break in order to recharge, so that you can recover from exhaustion & return to work ready to go? Or do you need to break out, so that you can be released from demoralization & feel liberated to live in sync with your values? Learn the key distinctions between feeling tired & being burnt out. Understand why these two states require different re...

What's your filter? If you're seeking something, how will you know if you have found it? How will you go about determining whether a particular person, place or position aligns with what you truly want? You need a practical process to vet opportunities. A personalized filter is the approach that enables you to screen possibilities to identify those that satisfy your dealbreakers. Learn how to crea...

Your physical environment matters. Your work & your life are impacted by what surrounds you. If you want your best energy to come out in a space, you must set up that area to support that energy. Do you want to be more focused, reach a higher level of success, feel calmer, be more creative, be more supportive of others, convey greater gravitas, be more organized or increase your intensity? Wha...

Creation requires conflict. Whether we are striking a match to start a fire, brainstorming to launch a business innovation or establishing rapport to engage in a worthwhile conversation, nothing can be created without there being friction. Tap into the creative power of friction. Too much friction & we are worn down & defeated; not enough friction & we are untethered & unrefined. M...

Look to the frog for three of life's greatest lessons. The wisdom & warnings of the proverbial frog guides us as to when we need to work hard & eat the frog, when we should welcome the help of others & kiss the frog and when we must jump out of dangerous waters so as not to be the frog who boils to death. The frog reminds us to carefully consider when we are best served by doing mo...

Do you have a request that you want your supervisor to approve? Would you like the ideas that you propose to be well-received & implemented? Is it your desire to be highly valued by your organization for doing what you most love to do? If so, learn why it is imperative to tie your passion, purpose & proposals to a compelling business reason. Develop a practice of identifying what is import...

Have you been called a control freak? What if the problem is not that you want to control, but that you are trying to control the wrong things? Learn how you can gain greater control -- control that is real. Wield the power of focusing on what impacts you. Examine your "focus on me" flower and identify its petals of your needs & wants, your health, your resources & your integrity...

Have you been told that you need to show greater confidence & be more assertive? Or are you someone who has been told that you are too forceful & that you need to be softer & show more warmth? Whether you are considered "too" gentle & timid or "too" harsh & intimidating, does it feel as though you are in a no-win situation? If you have been told that you mus...