Good Enough For Now

About Good Enough For Now

Good Enough For Now dismantles perfectionism by sharing stories of people figuring out their lives outside conventional notions of success. Luminaries, leaders and friends tell their stories of false starts, unexpected detours, speed bumps, and reinvention from the chapters of life that are all too common and less often shared.

Publisher

Stephanie Kruse

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Aug 2022

Latest episode

30 May 2023

Latest episodes

42 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 May 2023

   Letting Go of Achievement Culture with Dr. Beth Cooper Benjamin

   In this episode of Good Enough for Now, Dr. Beth Cooper Benjamin shares her experiences researching achievement culture, particularly among teen girls. After noticing the dynamics of a group of girls she supervised at camp as a teen herself, it became a lifelong passion to explore the psychological, social, and developmental challenges that are unique to girls. The internet may highlight some of the competition and comparison that we all feel today, however Dr. Benjamin shares why a lot of the messaging kids receive about achievement may come from the adults in their lives, if even unintentionally. Beth shares from her own personal journey and offers some guidance for normalizing that we must first fail if we want to succeed. Listen in to hear more. What We Cover In This Episode: The pervasive achievement culture in teens and the stress they experience at school and at home. Strategies to shift away from the achievement culture, create downtime for teenagers, and foster the development of inner resilience. Broader societal factors contributing to adolescent mental health issues, such as college admissions pressure and the expectation of perfection. The role of parents and educators in navigating the achievement culture, including the need for aligned messaging and recognizing the pressures they face as well. The importance of celebrating the process, embracing imperfections, and fostering collective resistance to achievement pressure in order to build resilience in teens. RESOURCES: Visit Dr. Benjamin’s website (https://www.bethcooperbenjamin.com/) Connect with Dr. Benjamin on LinkedIn Cultivate Community, Find a New Path with Judy Schoenberg and Linda Lautenberg Making Caring Common Project (https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/) ABOUT DR. BETH COOPER BENJAMIN: Dr. Beth Cooper Benjamin is an adolescent development scholar and a designer and facilitator of civic engagement and leadership programming for young people. She is Founding Associate Director of the Center for Social Responsibility at the Manhattan Jewish Community Center, More recently, Beth served as Director of the Westover Resiliency Project at Westover, a girls' boarding and day high school in Middlebury, CT. There she led a multi-year grant-funded initiative to challenge achievement pressure and perfectionism and to foster resilience and well-being among students and adult staff. Beth has authored both scholarly and popular articles, and she consults on research, strategy, program development, and training with individual and organizational clients. She received her master's and doctorate in Human Development and Psychology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Beth lives with her husband and their two young sons in Maplewood, New Jersey, where she practices embracing imperfection as a cook and a knitter

2. 

   23 May 2023

   Challenging the Imposter Within You with Christine Alvarez and Eileen Springer

   In this episode of Good Enough For Now, Christine Alvarez and Eileen Springer share the transitions that happen in our career that stem out of imposter syndrome. There are so many instances where we see a fork in the road ahead in our careers and we want to be the one to decide which way to go. It requires some deep work and self-reflection to decide if we should go left or right. This episode is a bit different because I had the pleasure of sitting down with Christine and Eileen in person, a first for this podcast. Watch the video for the episode below. They share why imposter syndrome is not your fault, why remote work might not be best for your career, how to step back into the workforce if you’ve been away, and why self-awareness is the most powerful tool in your growth. Listen in (or watch!) to hear more. WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE: What is imposter syndrome (really) and how it can impact you professionally. How to overcome imposter syndrome by recognizing and naming it, understanding the circumstances that trigger it, and challenging negative self-talk. Why working with a coach is an effective way to grow in your career and why your partner, friend, or colleague might not be the best person to get advice from. Why imposter syndrome, characterized by feelings of intellectual phoniness and self-sabotage, is more common among women, especially in situations where they are the minority. Christine and Eileen discuss the emotional filing cabinet concept, where our perception of ourselves, how we present ourselves, and how the world reflects back on us play a role in imposter syndrome. They also touch on workplace trends, the challenges and benefits of remote work, the importance of visibility and influence, and the value of self-reflection and nurturing your network. RESOURCES: Your Next Next™ “Why Everyone Feels Like They’re Faking It” by Leslie Jamison Connect with Eileen on LinkedIn Connect with Christine on LinkedIn ABOUT CHRISTINE ALVAREZ: An Executive and Leadership Coach, Christine Alvarez brings over 25+ years of Corporate Marketing experience from a variety of industries including Publishing, Major Entertainment Companies and Advertising. Christine works with executives and mid-level professionals to navigate career choices and challenges. She coaches women executives at Chief, and private clients in the media and tech industries. She is also a BetterUp Fellow Coach, and is a preferred coach for Columbia’s Teachers College assisting alumni in developing their Careers and Co-founder of Your Next Next™, a team of executive coaches working with companies and professionals who are navigating the new world of work. ABOUT EILEEN SPRINGER: Eileen is the founder of Central Park Executive Coaching and the co-founder of Your Next Next. She coaches C-suite executives, mid-career professionals and early-in-career talent in corporations and nonprofits. Eileen is a Core Guide at Chief, a women's peer networking organization supporting development of C-suite executives and has recently launched women’s coaching circles. Eileen brings over 30 years of experience leading HR and Talent Management teams in large global companies. She holds certifications in Executive Coaching from Columbia University and the International Coaching Federation and is certified in a multitude of talent assessments.

3. 

   16 May 2023

   Creating A New Path From A Great Idea with Lauren Demarest

   In this episode of Good Enough for Now, Lauren Demarest shares her leap-of-faith business idea that came to fruition and is thriving. She wanted to book exercise classes while on vacation in Greece and couldn’t find an easy way to do that. So she created it. Lauren shares how she manages her inner critic as someone who doesn’t speak the language where she runs her business and how being aware of her limits has helped her grow personally and professionally. She’s even built a sister business through the process. Our conversation touches on trusting our gut instincts, defining our own version of success, creating inclusive spaces and community for all, and being the first to discover a unique niche. Listen in to hear more and get inspired to put your own internal nay-sayer to rest. What We Cover In This Episode: Taking a leap of faith from frustration, identifying the need, and taking risks to begin a company. Struggling with your inner critic and mental health challenges while building a business and finding the coping mechanisms to help. Going on a journey of self-discovery and redefining success along the way. Building a community in the wellness industry and making fitness more inclusive and welcoming to everyone. Why trusting your gut instinct is so important. Resources: Sweat Vacay (https://www.sweatvacay.com) Follow Sweat Vacay on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sweatvacay/) Follow Sweat Vacay on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SweatVacay/) Follow Sweat Vacay on Twitter (https://twitter.com/sweatvacay) Connect with Sweat Vacay on LinkedIn Plan for Success, Run Your Own Race with Cate Luzio About Lauren Demarest: Lauren Demarest’s professional background is in advertising. She earned her MFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design and worked as a creative at McCann New York for 8 years before starting her companies and making the move to Mykonos. Sweat Vacay launched its Mykonos, Greece locations in 2019 with yoga, Pilates, and spin classes taught by elite global trainers. Each class is set in a tranquil outdoor setting so guests can take in the natural beauty. It has now grown into a luxury retreat and wellness facility consulting business with retreats throughout Greece, Italy, Austria, France, England, and Costa Rica. In 2020 Lauren launched Sweat Booker - making it free to list a gym, studio, class or wellness experience online; giving fit-pros in emerging markets tools they otherwise might not be able to afford. Designed as a competitor to ClassPass and MINDBODY, Sweat Booker is a wellness discovery, booking, and payment processing platform that is inclusive and supports small businesses and individuals.

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