The Mike Muldoon Podcast: Bite-Sized Coaching Sessions Empowering Transformation in Small Doses

Today's discussion revolves around five key principles to living a good life: authentic living, positive relationships, the power of thoughts, taking responsibility for actions, and prioritizing quality time with loved ones.  Instagram: @mikemuldoonlc Website: www.themikemuldoonpodcast.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/mike-muldoon-podcast

Self-reflection is the process of examining and contemplating one's own thoughts, feelings, experiences, behaviors, and values. It involves introspection and a deep level of self-awareness, the ability to critically analyze your own thoughts and actions to gain insights into your motivations, beliefs, strengths, weaknesses, and personal growth opportunities. Self-reflection is not merely a pa...

Our minds are remarkably creative, constantly spinning narratives, and weaving stories, especially in highly emotional situations. While this capacity for imagination can be a source of inspiration and creativity, it can also lead us down a terrible path when it comes to our insecurities, fears, and worries. Today I want to discuss the importance of fact-checking your thoughts before accepting the...

Life is full of unexpected challenges and setbacks. Whether it's a sudden job loss, a personal crisis, or even a  global pandemic, our ability to bounce back and adapt to adversity is crucial for our overall well-being. This ability to withstand and recover from difficulties is known as resilience. Building resilience is not just about enduring tough times; it's about thriving in the fac...

Today we dive into a fundamental aspect of achieving success: setting goals. In this there’s a  delicate interplay between having a clear destination and staying rooted in the present moment. Imagine life as a grand voyage, with each goal representing a port on your navigational chart. To sail this journey effectively, you must precisely identify your desired destinations. Earl Nightingale used a...

T oday explore a fascinating psychological phenomenon that many suffer from and can cause an amazing amount of stress in their life. Called the Spotlight effect.  The spotlight effect sneaks its way into various corners of our lives, influencing how we perceive ourselves and interact with others. Imagine being on a stage, convinced that every minor mishap you make is amplified for the audience, tu...

W e live in a world that often emphasizes materialism and possessions, but it's important to remember that what truly matters is how you make people feel.  The emotions you evoke through your actions and interactions become an integral part of your legacy to them, far surpassing the significance of any physical object you might bestow upon them.  Today, I want to dive into the idea of shiftin...

So, let's dive into today's topic: failure and why giving something a shot, even if you don't end up hitting your bullseye, really matters. We live in a  world fixated on success and achievement, and the concept of failure casts a looming shadow over our endeavors. We are conditioned to fear failure, to view it as a mark of inadequacy, and to avoid it at all costs. In today's w...

When I met my wife one thing I use to say to her all the time that drove her crazy was “You’ll figure it out.”  She would be trying to figure out how to do something and I would say you’ll figure it out.  It absolutely drove her mad.  But over time she got what I meant.  With time, willingness to try,  and sometimes an open mind - whatever you are trying to do - no matter how insurmountable it mig...

Life is meant to be lived, not merely existed in.  We are not meant to live some passive existence but be proactive in living a life we design for ourselves.   I know some of you are struggling.  Feeling lost. Not sure what to do.  Or maybe you know, but you won’t. Sometimes that is the hardest decision to make. Do I stay or do I go?   Sometimes in life, the only way to move forward is to take a s...

I am in beautiful southern England, exploring the Jurassic Coast and marveling at dinosaur footprints. Today's episode has been brewing in my mind since I began my travel, which included a stopover in NYC. Today's episode delves into my personal challenges and the importance of pushing through the uncomfortable to truly live life to the fullest and see pretty amazing places like Durdle D...

Today, we'll delve into the topic of psychological reactance, a familiar experience for many of us. It's time to address and overcome it. I mean how many times are you about to do something, then someone tells you to do it – and now…you don’t want to! Instagram: @mikemuldoonlc Website: www.themikemuldoonpodcast.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/mike-muldoon-podcast

For me, it's all about being authentic and truthful.  I never pretend to be a guy that knows it all.  I'm on my journey as well as helping others achieve theirs.  This past month - I made a huge decision.  A decision in line with what I preach "Life is about living" no matter how hard it might be to make the changes to get there.  Lucky for me every time I make the leap - I end...

Today I want to talk about narcissism. Because in the case of a narcissistic personality, there’s nothing beautiful about it. Instagram: @mikemuldoonlc Website: www.themikemuldoonpodcast.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/mike-muldoon-podcast

In our journey through life, it's common to encounter moments of self-doubt, disappointment, and even failure. During these times, we often become our harshest critics, punishing ourselves with negative self-talk and holding ourselves to impossibly high standards. However, it's important to remember that being too hard on yourself can have detrimental effects on your well-being. You need...

I don’t know about you all - but I  find it absolutely mind-blowing the number of  TV shows, films, and entertainment options available these days.   I remember a time when there were only a handful of TV shows on a few networks, and a new movie would come out every now and then.  But now, with streaming platforms and social media, we can easily spend hours upon hours consuming content without eve...

Today I want to talk about something that an estimated 275 million people worldwide experience   –  anxiety.  Now this number comes from documented cases – people who have been diagnosed. It doesn’t take into account those individuals who may be experiencing anxiety but haven’t sought help and received a diagnosis.  Anxiety disorders come in various forms  - generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), pan...

Life is short - so while we are here we need to do our best to live it and enjoy it as much as we can.     And the best way to do that – be happy. The number one reason why people find themselves unhappy - or lost - is that they haven’t found their passion and purpose in their lives. Having a purpose helps us move beyond mere existence and gives our lives a sense of vitality, direction, and signif...

Today, we’re going to talk about something that I have experience with – it is also something that might dance its way between something a coach might be able to work with you on or might have a need for therapy.  As I have often spoken in the past - coaching is wanted - you’re at a point in your life where things aren’t bad, but maybe you're stuck - so you hire a coach to move you forward. ...

Today we discuss the ugliness of holding grudges. We have all been burned, scorned…wronged.  It starts early in life - as a small child, someone shares your super duper top secret and betrays your trust.  Someone beats you at a spelling contest - or gets the lead in the school play.  You get older and someone steals your boyfriend or girlfriend - gets your dream job…and you hate them for it. The l...

Today we talk about intelligence.  And I'm not talking about IQ.  Not talking about your ability to explain complex mathematics such as the Riemann Hypothesis. No, today we talk about the intelligence that we all can/should look to master.   It doesn’t require having a gift, a mind that understands complex matters - it’s emotional intelligence.     The ability to identify, understand, and man...

Today we are going to talk about ( for some) the incessant need to be liked.  People pleasing if you will.  People pleasers engage in this behavior to avoid conflict or criticism. If they do what others want, they will be less likely to face negative feedback or pushback. The challenge with this behavior is if you are always so worried about pleasing others - then you risk never being true to who...

Today I want to get real - about why you might be feeling fake.  We all experience it at some time or another.  It’s called imposter syndrome.  For those who don’t know what Imposter syndrome is   - it's where we as individuals doubt our skills, abilities, and accomplishments, and exist in perpetual fear of being exposed as, shall I say it  ……. A Fraud We do this so often  –  even in the face...

There are people going through life thinking and behaving - perceiving themselves as a victim -  a victim to their circumstances - blaming external factors for their problems and difficulties, rather than what they should be really focusing on –  taking personal responsibility for their actions and outcomes. We can't always control what happens to us, but we can control how we react to it.  T...

I read somewhere that when two people meet it's actually six people meeting.   Now I don't mean it's actually six people -  it's just the two people but I what I mean by that is out of the two people —--you have the person the way they see themselves –  the person they really are –  and the person as the other person sees them. In self-awareness we want you to look at how we re...