Leap Like Me

About Leap Like Me

Sometimes life asks us to make a bigger change than we expected. Welcome to Leap Like Me, where we offer real stories, inspiration and practical advice on how to make purposeful, brave leaps in life – and sustain them even through challenging times. Life Coach Lisa Hoashi explores the strategies and mindset you need to make brave changes in your life and work. Featuring guest appearances from people who have stretched their sense of what's possible in their own lives, the show will help you to reimagine what's possible for you too.

Publisher

Lisa Hoashi

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Sept 2018

Latest episode

22 Mar 2023

Latest episodes

46 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Mar 2023

   Shifting to a More Creative Path with Annie Wong

   Many of my clients are interested in taking a new creative direction with their lives. They want to tap into their inner creative and understand how to prioritize their creative and passion projects with making money for the life they want. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with one of those clients, Annie Wong a.k.a. Headexplodie, a mixed media artist and storyteller who works in the mediums of sculptures, illustration, and stop motion animations. She’s sharing her path to becoming an artist, why she chose to start her own business, how she channels her inner creative child, and how she balances her art with owning a business. In this episode, you’ll learn… [03:14] Annie’s story of how she met one of her heroes, Paul Reubens (Pee-wee Herman), and why Pee-wee’s Playhouse was influential to her work [09:03] How Annie describes her art and her business, her path to becoming an artist, why she chose the direction of starting her own business [16:10] Balancing your creativity with the need to make money, how to manage that tension (coaching has been helpful for her), and how to make the most of the ebbs and flows that allow for unencumbered creativity [23:53] Annie’s advice for anyone reviving a creative practice that has been dormant, how she practices self-compassion, and how progress (not outcomes or awards) motivates creativity [31:59] Why Annie decided to do coaching, the clarity she has found through coaching, and why aligned work is so important [43:26] Upcoming creative projects that Annie is excited about that we’ve developed through our coaching, how channeling her inner creative child helps her get out of being blocked or burned out, and how creativity is a source of healing [51:33] Following the energy you feel from being creative, and the importance of community to creative growth If you want to find more creativity and focus that energy into something new, get a copy of my free change planner (http://leaplikeme.com) to help you figure out your next step. Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://www.lisahoashi.com/leaplikeme/episode45

2. 

   8 Mar 2023

   How to Know if It’s Time for a Radical Reset in Your Life

   Even when you know that something in your life—like a job or a relationship or where you live—feels off, it can still feel like a big decision to make a change. And it is. But putting it off only keeps you further from alignment and leads to a level of burnout it can be difficult to bounce back from. What you need to get back on track is a radical reset: a big change that can jumpstart your progress forward. In today’s episode, I’m talking about the telltale signs that it is time for you to make radical changes in your life. I’m sharing how a radical reset can transform your existence, how listening to your inner self will guide you, and some key takeaways that will help you embrace your radical reset. In this episode, you’ll learn… [01:03] What a radical reset is, and how you know if you need one [04:13] How deeper things are at play when you’re considering a radical reset, and how a radical reset can help you get back into alignment [07:02] What’s at stake for you when it comes to a radical reset, and learning to listen to your inner self to guide you in the direction you seek [08:20] Examples of radical resets that clients in my Catalyst Coaching program have experienced, and how I support my clients on their journeys [11:15] Key takeaways, including getting comfortable with the idea of a radical reset and avoiding burnout If you’re ready to plan your radical reset in your life, get a copy of my free change planner (http://leaplikeme.com) to help you get clear on your next step. Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://www.lisahoashi.com/leaplikeme/episode44

3. 

   22 Feb 2023

   Re-Energizing Your Creative Self

   It’s easy to let your creative pursuits fall by the wayside when you are focused on your career and making money. However, not prioritizing your creativity can leave you feeling stuck and unfulfilled. In today’s episode, I’m talking about why it’s important to re-energize your creative self, including how to know when it’s time to make creativity a priority and the challenges that might block you from making the time. I’m also sharing some ideas to keep you from getting stuck, and the benefits that come from taking time for creativity. In this episode, you’ll learn… [02:37] My experiences with creativity and jobs that pay the bills, and how owning my own business has given me more creative freedom [05:50] How to know when it’s time to re-energize your creative pursuits and the common challenges that often get in the way [07:49] Questions to ask yourself if you’re worried about needing to trade financial security for a more creative path [09:02] The importance of practicing your creative pursuit and working on your growth mindset [11:20] Why you have to make time for your creative pursuits [14:43] The benefits you can expect when you make more time for your creative pursuits If you want more creativity in your life, but aren’t sure where to start on making that shift, get a copy of my free change planner to help you get clear on your next step. Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://www.lisahoashi.com/leaplikeme/episode43

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