The Growth Moment With Amy K Coaching

I'm always looking for tips & tools to have more impactful conversations - especially when it comes to giving and receiving feedback. I can't tell you how many clients stumble in this area - avoiding a discussion OR getting all judgy/making assumptions OR glossing over a critical issue that needs resolution. Less helpful, more harmful. If YOU wish to improve your skill in engaging with your fellow...

Are you bracing or embracing? Whether it be responding to a company layoff, a health diagnosis, the political news of the day or someone asking if they can share some feedback with you! By definition, bracing is about making something rigid, stronger or more resistant. Embracing is to accept willingly or enthusiastically. Quite the difference in approach. This episode is for you if you wish to con...

The Inner Critic. Saboteurs. Gremlins. No matter the name, HAVE they been lurking around lately? Tripping you up and holding you back from YOUR future? These guys are persistent and insidious. AND, as one of my favorite clients recently said, the Inner Critic often gets loudest right before growth. I have found this to be true, over and over, for myself and for others. So, I decided it's high time...

Boy, do I have a true growth moment kind of gal on the show today. Fierce, courageous and determined to live to the fullest, Molly Waggoner. She shares TWO pivotal life moments. Ones that fundamentally changed her trajectory and reconnected Molly to her true self. I am personally inspired by these stories - no wonder that Molly's business is called Live Inspired and includes coaching, writing, spe...

Compassionate Accountability. Two words that don't always go together. It can be HARD to find the balance between one side - understanding … forgiving … supporting versus the other side - holding standards … responsibility … follow through. Whether in career, relationships, finances, parenting AND especially with yourself. Most of us fall on one side or the other. The problem is that compassion ca...

BE loved. This episode isn't about self love or being more LOVING to others. Today is about a willingness to BE loved. Why am I bothering? Because I hold a deep & lasting belief in the power of love, personally & professionally. Love opens doors, it creates new perspectives & possibilities, it changes hearts & minds. This episode is short & very sweet - I invite you to relax & listen with love.  S...

Nothing is more important than _______________. That's your job today - to fill in the blank. Because nothing IS more important than clarity on what really matters to YOU. When all is said and done, you have limited hours on this planet. So, knowing what you are truly here to DO and BE can make the difference for a life well lived. And I WANT that life for you. So, let's get after it.  SOLO EPISOD...

This is the moment! A time to reflect AND celebrate your experiences, learning, growth and insights. Whatever the catalyst - the end of another year, a milestone, a life phase - today we create SPACE to lean back and ponder deeply. I will ask the questions, you have the answers. It's also a chance to CELEBRATE lest you take your doing & being for granted. This is how we leverage it all and light t...

Giving thanks is ALWAYS deeply satisfying, powerful and generally a best practice. It falls under the gratitude umbrella, but I think it has an extra, next level quality. You are GIVING thanks - you are in action, you are transferring/sharing the gratitude. Good for the giver, GREAT for the receiver and likely to lead to more. So, in honor of the tradition of Thanksgiving, I invite you to GIVE tha...

Fight, Flight, Freeze and Fawn. Such powerful survival mechanisms! They literally can save your life. But do you ever jump to those default reactions even when the situation is NOT life threatening? The problem is those automatic reflexes aren't always appropriate in daily life - they bypass the rational, strategic part of your brain. What if you could FACE the stressful moments instead - CALM, ce...

SOLO EPISODE: Just Amy K! THE SCOOP: Here are six examples of the switch - see if any of these speak to you or spark ideas. Default: random scrolling of what the algorithm serves up Design: prioritizing specific people to connect with or sources that truly inspire you   Default: meetings filling up your calendar and dictating your flow Design: questioning the whole premise & asking if there is a b...

Why are you here on the planet? Let that sink in. Stay with it. Why are YOU here? What is your purpose? I often ask a client these questions - right in the first session. I figure - let's cut to the chase & get to the bottom line. Because I believe each of us has something vital and unique to offer the world. So, today's episode is only about that - pondering and perhaps answering - why ARE you he...

Where are there divides or divisions in your world? Ones that cause pain, confusion or a troubling disconnect. The ones that are WORTH bridging. Whether they are in your professional or personal life and whether the gap is around politics, religion, family history or something else. Today is about the challenging yet powerful work of bridging divides. If YOU are ready to expand your capacity, deep...

Today is about leading with your Essence, not your Effort! It's about a shift in orientation - away from measuring your worth only from hustle, productivity or achievement. We explore how to let your essence - who you BE at your core, beyond all of your roles or responsibilities - drive your effort. This concept is still fresh for me - I'm literally in the midst of figuring it out. So, join me as...

This is SUCH a cool episode!. All about identifying patterns and different aspects of yourself. Figuring out how to integrate AND leverage these pieces so you can bring your full, powerful self to the world. My guest is Erin Reeves - a marvelous human who recently quit her job and has started her own business. Transitions are a perfect time for a coaching hit. A chance to remember that you get to...

My gift for you today is Freedom & Expansion. Free from what life IS. Expanding into what life COULD be. What do YOU want to break free from at this particular age & stage? What are you wishing to expand into? Life by design requires your attention - taking time and making space to ponder your possibilities. I believe that YOU are brave and bold enough for freedom and expansion. So get ready for a...

How can it be smarter, not harder? That is a question I pose often to my clients. It's a favorite because it usually generates an immediate mindshift. Moving you away from the "suffer through and slog it out" part of your brain into the "wait a minute, I can see a better way!" SMARTER accesses your natural brilliance and human ingenuity. I want to give you a big dose of smarter for whatever is fee...

Are you tired of the pressure to define and track your goals, much less the "did you achieve them yet? Goals CAN be the way to go. But occasionally, you might need something a bit more flexible. Today I'm expanding the growth landscape with additional options. Perhaps you need a growth direction, desire or simply an intention. Listen in to see what kind of tool brings YOU the most clarity, focus a...

Get ready for a mind expanding episode with my guest Holly Franke - a psychic, intuition coach and extremely fascinating human. We delve into one of Holly's growth moments when she "came out" in public with her incredible intuitive skills. As we explore that transformational moment, Holly & I talk about a myriad of topics - owning all the pieces of yourself, being willing to do that publicly & pro...

The heart of this episode is about following your dream or vision from that higher calling/inspiration space. Spirit led! This is for you if you are on a spirit led path OR want to open up that channel as you move forward. My guests are business partners in Seeking Center - a company revolutionizing your wellness + spiritual journey. We are looking at a pivotal growth moment in Karen & Robyn's sta...

Are YOU in the midst of change & uncertainty? How would you rate your skill at riding the rollercoaster? My plan today is to help you reflect on your ability to handle change & uncertainty. We will also review your current toolkit and assess if it's time for an upgrade. And I will share some of MY favorite tools - you get to take what's useful & toss the rest. Let's leverage LIFE! SOLO EPISODE: Ju...

Carpe diem! Seize the day. A phrase with a built in shot of adrenaline. What comes up for you? Does it feel like an invitation or permission to make the most of YOUR day? Or more like a reminder or even pressure and an obligation? I hope this episode helps you shift into some positively productive Carpe Diem energy. To take charge, grab a chance, say YES to the opportunities that are here TODAY. I...

I challenge you to write your own Declaration of Independence! From what do you choose to free yourself? A relationship that doesn't serve you? A boss, job, client, situation, environment that you are no longer willing to tolerate? What becomes possible if you dial up your autonomy, self agency and personal leadership? Life is way too short to live within a framework that doesn't work for you. Cla...

This is an episode about endings & beginnings. A somewhat self indulgent reflection around my son's recent high school graduation. I hope it sparks thoughts on how YOU view endings and helps you remember that they always lead to new beginnings. Birth, death, graduation, a move, hiring, firing, getting married, getting divorced, even just changing seasons. Use this episode to tap into the full powe...

This episode is for YOU if, like my guest, you are experiencing a career ending - a layoff, firing, your position or department eliminated, even a complete company shut down. My guest is Keva Dine. She is THE expert creative recruiter with 23 years' experience placing top talent. She has launched thousands of careers, agencies & brands. I was fortunate to get her for this 'growth spotlight' episod...