Let's face it. You've been surrounded by messages your entire life telling you to prove your worth through achievement, success, likability, and a million other forms of being "good." Over time, those messages become rules you follow, often without even knowing it. Those rules make you believe everything will fall apart if you slow down. They tell you it’s your job to be responsible for everything and take care of everyone. They make you feel guilty for saying no. They tell you to prove, please, and perfect your way through life. It's time to stop. It's time to break those rules – and start living in grounded wildness. Join speaker, award-winning author of 'An Overachiever's Guide to Breaking the Rules' and 'Grounded Wildness', and recovering perfectionist Heather Whelpley as she shares honest conversations that will empower you to stop performing your life and start LIVING it. If you're tired of burnout, hustle culture, and the weight of “should” and “supposed-to” and want more joy, impact, and freedom in your life, this podcast is for you. Learn more at www.heatherwhelpley.com (http://www.heatherwhelpley.com/)
EP. 47 - Taking Breaks, Creating Space, Plus a Special Announcement
The Grounded Wildness podcast is taking a break over the summer - and possibly beyond. I wanted to make this episode to talk through why I'm taking this break because the reasons apply to everything in your life as well, from how to spend your free time to the job you have to the friendships you maintain.
We'll get into:
How to take your life of autopilot
Clues to determine if you want to keep doing something or not
Creating spaciousness in your life
There are MANY other ways to stay connected outside of the podcast! Here's what you can do:
Join my email list (https://sayno.heatherwhelpley.com/download) - This is the best and most reliable way to stay up to date on everything and get resources delivered right to your inbox. You'll also get the Ultimate Guide To Saying No and Setting Boundaries, which goes right along with the theme for this episode!
Connect on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherwhelpley/)
Email me directly at heather@whelpleyconsulting.com (mailto:heather@whelpleyconsulting.com)
Go to my website, https://www.heatherwhelpley.com/ (https://www.heatherwhelpley.com/), for information on speaking engagements, leadership development, coaching, books, and the blog
1 May 2024
EP. 46 - The Key to Getting Through Fear, Discomfort, and Worry
What do you do when fear, worry, and discomfort get in the way of you doing the thing you really want to do? That could be something big, like a career change, or something little, like going to an event where you don't know anyone. How do you take action even when fear is there?
It's not about getting rid of the fear. It's also not about trying to force yourself to be 100% confident. Instead, there is a question to ask that will give you an answer that's unique to you and your specific situation. I've used this key for MANY years and it always gives me the motivation I need to move forward even when it's scary.
In the episode, you'll get this key and how to apply it to different situations in your life, like:
Setting boundaries and saying no (which can be so uncomfortable!)
Imposter syndrome and questioning if you really know enough and have enough experience
Projects, decisions, and career choices that people may not get - or may actively upset them
Links:
Learn more about hiring Heather as a speaker and her sessions on imposter syndrome, discovering your authentic voice, and setting boundaries: https://www.heatherwhelpley.com/speaking (https://www.heatherwhelpley.com/speaking)
Get signed, hardcover copies of Heather's books on her website (https://www.heatherwhelpley.com/shop) and the audiobook, ebook, and hardcover of Grounded Wildness on Amazon (https://a.co/d/g2saCHj)
Join Heather's email list (https://sayno.heatherwhelpley.com/download) and also get The Ultimate Guide To Saying No and Setting Boundaries At Work!
17 Apr 2024
EP. 45 - How to Stop Apologizing with Shira Miller
We're diving into two topics on the podcast today: How to stop apologizing when you have nothing to apologize for AND getting unstuck in your work and life. Shira Miller is an expert on both! She's also a TedX speaker, certified coach, author and the Chief Communications Officer at National DCP. Let's be clear - there are reasons you apologize ALL THE TIME. And there are also consequences - on your career, how you're heard, and how you feel on the inside (it's not good for your soul to constantly apologize for yourself!).
We dive into:
Recognizing your own "apology speak" - it goes way beyond just "sorry" (I learned a few new things with this one!)
How to increase your confidence so you can share your ideas without apologizing for them
Strategies to decrease chronic apologizing
Shira's definition of "stuck" - and how it can help you get UNstuck
How forgiveness plays a role in getting unstuck - both forgiving others AND forgiving yourself
Links:
Get Shira's book Free and Clear: Get Unstuck and Live the Life Your Want (https://www.amazon.com/Free-Clear-Unstuck-Live-Life/dp/B09XWH1NH5)
Shira's website: https://shiramiller.com/ (https://shiramiller.com/)
Connect with Shira on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/theshiramiller/)
Learn more about hiring Heather as a speaker (https://www.heatherwhelpley.com/)
Get signed, hardcover copies of Heather's books on her website (https://www.heatherwhelpley.com/shop) (and links to get them on Amazon, too!)
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