Welcome to the Other Side

This is an episode to bookmark and come back to again & again. I love thoughtwork and becoming more aware of the sentences & stories running thought our brain. AND thoughtwork is not the only tool in our toolbox. We live in human bodies that get triggered and feel stressed. This episode is all about the value of helping regulate our nervous system so that we can reduce the constant stress....

Sure is true: it's the small decisions that add up to big life changes.  Tune in this week for a conversation with best-selling author, speaker, and divorced mom, Clara Capano, as we talk about key decisions that put us on our new paths post-divorce. We discuss: >> Clara's concept of Bubble Time which helps working moms stop the brain-drain of multitasking; >> How to go about defi...

Gather round the solstice campfire and let's talk about self-trust, growing our businesses, and knowing what we want in our lives, with leadership coach Jo Zulaica.  So many good tips and concepts shared in this rich episode. If you're an entrepreneur, or a divorced mom, or BOTH- you won't want to miss out on this one! Learn more about Jo: Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/JoLead...

'Tis the season to let it be easy!  Tune in to hear what stops us from making our lives a little easier and 3 examples of where we can make a different choice.  Choosing Easy might lead to disappointment....and that's OK! PLUS- an appearance by bagged salad!  This holiday season, give yourself the gift of Easy! To learn about working with Meg in her private coaching practice, book a...

I encourage you to say no.... a lot :-) I have a wild idea: how's about you ONLY do things you want to do. It's not how we were raised. We were raised to be good, to be nice, to be helpful... and to do a lot of stuff even if we didn't want to do it.  Now as fully formed humans, we have a choice. And if you don't feel like you have a choice, that's where we start our work.  When we ONLY d...

There are changes afoot here in podcast land!  Powerful Decisions is evolving into Welcome to the Other Side: A podcast for badass moms who want to thrive after divorce.  The podcast make-over is part of my transition from a General Life & Business Coach, to being a Coach for Divorced Moms ready to thrive in all areas of their lives. It's been a journey for me to embody this new coac...

Today's episode is all about intentionally building our self-confidence. With more self-confidence, we are willing to make decisions faster and take more chances.  Where might more self-confidence help you? Would you ask for a promotion, make a request of a friend, ask someone out on a date? The easy practices I share can be applied to any area of your life.  If you give them a try, drop...

I loved this conversation with Coach Sarah Grace Powers on the power of allowing grief, especially around aging.  Sarah Grace Powers is a Certified Life Coach and Body Freedom coach. She works with women who want to feel healthy, vibrant and FREE at midlife and beyond. We talked about: - how sometimes we avoid letting ourselves feel grief for fear that we'll get stuck in it - clean pain vs. d...

This one's gold for parents of teens & young adults!  Listen in to my conversation with Cynthia Coufa l, long-time high school guidance counselor turned life coach for teens & young adults.  We talk about: how when teens/YA regretting past decisions can make making decisions super hard how to choose the discomfort that keeps us growing versus the one that keeps us stuck the value...

Happy Halloween!  Hope it's spookalicious for you!  Enjoy a few bite-sized coaching treats this week!  If your sugar buzz has you ready to take some massive action in your life, reach out to schedule a free Coaching Consult! More info and to book a time here:  https://linktr.ee/meggluckmancoaching 

I've got a love/hate relationship with evaluations. I NEVER feel like doing them, and I ALWAYS find treasures when I do.  In this episode, I'll teach you how you can use evaluations to find GOLD from your past decisions and actions.  Plus, get to see behind the scenes of my offering of Money School for Mischievous Women! For your future evaluations: What Worked What Didn't Work What To D...

When we're weighing a decision that requires a significant money, time or opportunity cost, this question may come to mind:  Will it be worth it? Listen in to why I think you should chuck out that question and the powerful questions & concepts to replace it.  If you're considering investing in coaching, another degree, couples counseling, or even a luxurious vacation-- this will be a...

Calling all Harry Potter fans! An episode just for you! Fellow coach and HP enthusiast, Suzanne Culberg, and I jump right into lessons and analogies from the Wizarding World that we love using in our lives.  We talk: - Being our clients' Hagrid - Adapting to moving staircases - Teamwork lessons from the Triwizard Tournament - Bringing your unique Wizard Chess Skills to whatever you do And so...

Ever feel like you're stuck worrying about something that might happen in the future? So stuck it's like your mind is on the spin cycle in the washer with no way to stop? I've got a recipe to help. In this episode, I share step-by-step how I guide clients to break free of a worry cycle. I get super specific so that you can use these simple practices in your own life. If you have something you're w...

Have you chatted with your Future Self today? No? Here's your chance!  When we think about our future, we often focus on what we'll be doing or what we will have achieved.  Today we focus on how we want to FEEL.  Those of us in the know (aka you dear listener) recognize that feelings aren't some squishy thing that should be minimized and ignored.  Rather, our feelings are the p...

Where do you fall on a scale of 1 to 10 on loving your life? Where's your health on a scale of 1 to 10? Or your relationship? We can limit ourselves when we think only small improvements are possible.  But what if we have the scale wrong? // FOLLOW MEG — Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/meggluckmancoaching Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meggluckman/ Website - https://www.meggluckman...

One for the guys!  (Or for anyone that wants to get new insights into the men in their lives.) Join me and Greg Flynn, coach and men's group facilitator, as we talk about the power of men coming together in groups to support and learn from each other. We touch on why so many men feel lonely, why it's so hard to ask for help, and choosing the discomfort of being vulnerable vs. the discomfort o...

What if there were 20, 30, 40 different potential outcomes to your decision instead of just 2? We can get stuck in thinking a decision can either go good or bad, right or wrong. But what if there were infinite possibilities between those two ends of the spectrum? How could that help us make decisions? PLUS- an example of asking your boss for a raise!  ALSO...... Enrollment for Money School fo...

Enrollment for Money School for Mischievous Women is NOW OPEN!!! REGISTRATION LINK: https://long-hat-188.myflodesk.com  GROUP STARTS SEPT. 29, 20222>>> enrollment will be open until class is full! In Money School, you’ll: ✅ Build trust with your ability to earn & manage money ✅ Become friends with money & see it as a tool to create more of what you want in the world ✅ Find...

This week's episode is an introduction to: A Lush Ecosystem of Support- what it includes & how to build it Want Matches- what makes a match  Self Care- what it really is about (hint- not bubble baths & spa days (though I love both)) ALSO, if you're listening close to when this episode is published: I'm opening enrollment for Money School for Mischievous Women on August 29, 2022. Folks...

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Whether you're thinking about buying or selling your home, or happy as a clam where you are, this is a great conversation! Join Coach Lisa Frye and myself to discuss decision-making in real estate.  You'll learn a lot about the real estate process, AND recognize how hhe decisions that are part of buying & selling a home have similarities to so many decisions we make in our lives.  Hi...

Listen in to hear my client Arwen's reflections on her personal experience with coaching. We talk about endless To-Do lists, trusting our decisions, how comfortable familiar discomfort can be, and cultivating more of what we love. There's also a hidden chisel metaphor and a new ice-breaker intro you can borrow! Enjoy! // FOLLOW MEG — Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/meggluckmancoaching Instagra...

Heather Hammell grabs the interviewer's mic today and asks Meg about her life & coaching. The conversation frolics from solar energy to romance novels to the thrill of watching people grow their self confidence. Check us out!  // FOLLOW HEATHER, THE MFR COACH -  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFRCoach/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themfrcoach/ Website - https://www.t...

Join me for a beach walk! No roosters this week, but I did see herons, eagles, and a 10' seal napping-- I thought he was a log! Listen in for a powerful body-awareness exercise. We can practice experiencing any emotion in a safe, calm setting. This practice makes it soooo much easier to do things that trigger that emotion. This works with any tough emotion, even embarrassment, frustration, anger o...