Best Nataly Kogan Podcasts (2024)

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#9 Breaking Through the Upper Limit Problem to Find Your Genius Zone - with Gay Henricks 52:11

3h ago52:11

52:11

In this episode, I speak with Gay Hendricks, the author of The Big Leap, a book that has had a huge impact on me, about fulfillment, self-discovery, and how we can break through the limits we often place on ourselves. Gay dives into the “upper limit problem,” explaining how it keeps us from fully receiving the love and success we deserve. Together,…

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#8 Busting Through Imposter Syndrome and Reclaiming Your Self-Worth 23:50

3d ago23:50

23:50

In this episode of Tea with Nataly, I explore the subtle ways we often diminish our self-worth by adopting false narratives. I share a personal story that will help you see how your early life experiences might have shaped your sense of worth and success. I dive into how we create narratives that minimize our accomplishments and fuel imposter syndr…

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#7 Small Steps, Big Dreams: Reinventing Your Career with Dorie Clark 51:48

10d ago51:48

51:48

In this episode, I sit down with Dorie Clark to talk all about career reinvention and navigating change with confidence. Dorie shares her own journey of making major career pivots, and we dig into the strategies and mindset shifts that help when you’re facing the unknown. From testing hypotheses to conducting pre-mortems (yes, planning for what cou…

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#6 The Surprising Truth About Limiting Beliefs and How You Can Break Through Them 12:55

17d ago12:55

12:55

In this episode, I dive into the concept of limiting beliefs and how they often protect us by keeping us in our comfort zone. I share personal stories about how these beliefs show up and invite you to reflect on the limiting beliefs that may be holding you back. We explore why recognizing the assumptions behind these beliefs is crucial and how you …

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#5 Redefining Ambition: Slowing Down for Self-Discovery with Steve Schlafman 58:03

27d ago58:03

58:03

In this episode, I sit down with Steve Schlafman to explore the challenges and beauty of slowing down and the profound process of self-discovery. Steve shares his journey of leaving a successful career in venture capital to embark on a path of introspection, and we dive into the importance of listening to our inner knowing and embracing uncertainty…

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#4 The Power of Regret: How to Overcome Fear and Embrace Growth 16:03

27d ago16:03

16:03

In this episode, I explore the powerful connection between fear and regret. I discuss how regret, often seen as a negative emotion, serves as a motivator to push through fear and take actions that align with your personal values. I share personal stories and insights about how reflecting on past regrets guides us toward a more fulfilling life. We d…

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#3 The Gift of Uncertainty with Maggie Jackson 56:57

27d ago56:57

56:57

In this episode, I sit down with Maggie Jackson to dive into the power of uncertainty and how, rather than something to fear, it can actually be a catalyst for personal growth and better decision-making. We chat about how embracing uncertainty can strengthen us, unlock creativity, and even help us solve problems in ways we never imagined. Maggie an…

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#2 Finding Happiness and Purpose After Loss with Karen Guggenheim 55:43

27d ago55:43

55:43

In this episode, I’m joined by Karen Guggenheim, who shares her powerful journey of finding happiness and purpose after the sudden loss of her husband. Faced with unimaginable grief, Karen chose to reinvent her life—not just for herself, but for her children. Her story is a testament to the power of choice and the ability to grow through even the t…

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#1 Introducing REINVENT•ABILITY: Unlocking Your Future Self 20:43

27d ago20:43

20:43

Welcome to the first episode of the Reinventability podcast! In this kickoff episode, I introduce the concept of reinventability and explore the three possible future selves we all carry with us: the future self we aspire to become, the future self we expect to become, and the future self we fear becoming. I delve into how these future selves influ…

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5 Lessons About Reinvention 51:53

4M ago51:53

51:53

In this 100th! and final episode, Nataly shares 5 life-changing lessons she's learned about reinvention as she reinvented her life and her business. - Your mindset determines your experience You don't have to know your final destination to begin Let what feels good and deeply meaningful to you be your guide It helps (hugely!) to have a mentor Reinv…

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Conversations with your Future Self 52:51

5M ago52:51

52:51

Welcome to the first episode in the BRAND NEW Conversations With Your Future Series! - In this episode, Nataly shares the powerful research about how our possible future selves impact our decisions, choices, and motivations. - Then, two audience members join her in the "hot seat" and share a challenge they're dealing with. - Nataly then offers them…

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The courage to be boldly yourself - with Ashley Longshore 51:15

6M ago51:15

51:15

If you need a giant boost of positive energy, empowerment, and inspiration to embrace your authentic self, this episode is for you! - Nataly speaks with Ashley Longshore, a renowned pop artist known for her vibrant and bold creations that blend elements of pop culture with social commentary. - Regularly called a young, feminist Andy Warhol, Ashley …

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Lessons on work-life integration from a 23-year marriage - with Avi Spivack 1:02:50

7M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

In this special impromptu episode, Nataly’s special guest is her husband, Avi Spivack. Nataly and Avi have been married for 23 years and share the lessons they’ve learned about work-life integration, boundaries, communication, and more! - Here’s what they talk about: Why work-life balance sets up the wrong construct and what works better The import…

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Finding your path through uncertainty - with Jenny Blake 1:04:51

8M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

If you’re going through a lot of change or uncertainty in your life, this episode will inspire you. - Nataly speaks with Jenny Blake, career strategist and best-selling author of several books, including Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One. - Nataly and Jenny talk about how to handle career change, a failure of a business, and gettin…

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363: 🌈 Taking a Quiet Sabbatical and Pausing the Podcasts — For Now . . . 20:55

9M ago20:55

20:55

As I round the corner into this ninth year of podcasting and after over 700 episodes, today I’m announcing a pause for both shows. Listen in to hear what factors helped me reach this decision across time, money, energy, depressing industry articles, the pace of both shows’ growth, and mix of additional business factors that make this an important m…

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Finding lightness in the hard - with Brooke Eby 59:35

9M ago59:35

59:35

How do you face a terminal diagnosis with humor and grace? - Nataly's guest, Brooke Eby, has found a way and she shares her humor, deep wisdom and inspiring perspective in this episode. - Brooke was diagnosed with ALS at 33. It's a terminal disease that doesn't have a cure and the average life expectancy is 2-5 years after diagnosis. - But she has …

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362: Setting Creative Intentions Instead of Expectations with James McCrae 33:36

9M ago33:36

33:36

“Expectations are the enemy to the creative process. Sometimes you have to let go of the known to see the unknown.” Today I’m speaking with James McCrae, an author, poet, and meme artist based in Austin, Texas. He is the founder of 🌻 Sunflower Club, a global school and community dedicated to conscious creativity. As a creative strategist, he has wo…

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361: On Decision Engineering and Evaluating Quality instead of Outcomes with Michelle Florendo 34:23

9M ago34:23

34:23

Good decision-making is not about omniscience or clairvoyance—it's more about resilience, according to today’s guest, decision engineer Michelle Florendo. “Decision-making is harder than ever before, and it's not your fault,” Michelle says. “People feel like they ‘should just know’ how to decide.” More About Michelle: Michelle Florendo is a decisio…

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360: 📦 Unpacking a Big Business Decision and Dissolving Related Doubts with Adrian Klaphaak 40:25

10M ago40:25

40:25

What happens when you make a big decision but still have lingering doubt, fear, and even despair? How do you know when a “download” from the universe is worth following, and what does test-driving a decision look like? What happens on the other side or when a pivot is taking far longer than planned? We’re unpacking all these topics in today’s twelf…

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359: “You can’t give what you don’t have” — Expecting Greatness While Practicing Acceptance with Nataly Kogan 52:03

10M ago52:03

52:03

“You can’t give what you don’t have.” That’s just one of the powerful lessons that Nataly Kogan learned the hard way seven years ago, after suffering a debilitating phase of burnout. As a former refugee from the former Soviet Union, she began her American journey in the projects and on welfare, then going on to build an impressive career as a finan…

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358: Crossing the Cringe Chasm when Taking Career and Creative Risks with Henna Pryor 33:35

10M ago33:35

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Bravery requires being off balance. You will only find the courage to “cross the cringe chasm” by remembering that the risk of losing your identity is greater than the risk of losing approval. As today’s guest Henna Pryor writes in her wonderful debut book, Good Awkward: “The idea of releasing this book into the world without knowing how you’ll rec…

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Why self-care is never selfish - with Nataly's daughter, Mia 56:35

10M ago56:35

56:35

This is a very special edition episode with Nataly’s daughter and BFF, Mia! - When you fuel yourself and honor your being, you have so much more love, capacity, and compassion to give to others. - This is the powerful and inspiring lesson Nataly and Mia share in their honest, vulnerable, and often funny conversation during this episode. - Mia (19) …

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357: Addressing the Mental Health Challenges of Doing Humanitarian Work with Dimple Dhabalia 34:16

10M ago34:16

34:16

Holding space for thousands of others, primarily those who have experienced unspeakable trauma, is not for the faint of heart, nor should it be swept under the rug as simply par for the course of doing social work. Today’s guest, Dimple Dhabalia has written a forthcoming book that’s part memoir, part manifesto—Tell Me My Story—Challenging the Narra…

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356: Four Brand Personas with Adam Chaloeicheep — Free Time Crossover (Part Two) 1:04:59

11M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Are you running a Franken-Brand? A quick, inexpensive logo here. And then someone a few months later tries to write the brand strategy. And then another junior hire adds in graphics and you don’t even know where they came from. Suddenly, you have this brand that is cobbled together, and no one on the team is feeling compelled. In part two of today’…

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355: Building a Brand Strategy from Scratch with Adam Chaloeicheep — Free Time Crossover (Part One) 44:45

11M ago44:45

44:45

What do a flying money emoji, a stray takeaway coffee cup, and a heart have in common? Those were the starting clues I brought to Adam Chaloeicheep and his cofounder Marisol at Together Agency before starting work on the Free Time brand—as now expressed in my latest podcast, website, and book. This is a two-part crossover from the Free Time podcast…

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354: How Do You “Un-Rut” Yourself? Live Show with Adrian Klaphaak 1:02:21

11M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

How do you “un-rut” yourself? If you want to say yes to exploring a pivot, what do you need to say no to? What's the secret dream? These are just some of the questions that recurring guest host Adrian Klaphaak and I answer in today’s live Pivot podcast taping. Are you looking for a little support and guidance on finding your purpose, or best next s…

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353: Pain, Purpose, and Portals—Pivoting from Massage Therapist to Coach with John O'Connor 46:46

11M ago46:46

46:46

“You have to condition your nervous system to feel free, to access and hold that state, no matter the context.” In this conversation, we talk about leadership advisor John O’Connor’s pivot from masseuse to executive coach. He shares strategies for listening to your true calling, which often emerges from friction and frustration, and how those manif…

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How to be a hope dealer - with Alysia Reiner 59:04

12M ago59:04

59:04

If you need hope and inspiration in your day, this episode will deliver 10x! - Nataly talks with Alysia Reiner, actor (you probably know her from Orange Is the New Black), creator, filmmaker, activist for women, volunteer firefighter, and hope dealer! - They talk about: How to be a hope dealer amidst all the darkness and challenges in the world The…

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352: “A Goal Should Not Be a Chore” — How to Set Aspirational Pull Goals with Ayelet Fishbach 40:09

12M ago40:09

40:09

It is a mistake to frame motivation as a muscle, according to today’s guest, Dr. Ayalet Fischbach. If you set your goals well, they will pull you like a magnet. In this conversation, we cover why numerical goals can backfire, the best practices for choosing a goal, how to monitor progress and cope with setbacks, and why social support is critical. …

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351: The Ultimate Guide to Great Mentorship with Scott Jeffrey Miller 39:45

12M ago39:45

39:45

Are you falling into “accidental jerk” mode while mentoring others without realizing it? Today’s guest, Scott Jeffrey Miller, is sharing nuances of mentoring that you have likely never considered. What it means to truly validate someone (with an example that made me blush!), how to set boundaries with your time and expectations, the thirteen differ…

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350: The Simple Yet Powerful Three-Word Phrase that Shifts My Day 15:58

12M ago15:58

15:58

A short-and-sweet solo episode for you today on the three little words that instantly shift my mood from heavy obligation toward light, joyful action. Every time I remember to say this phrase, it’s like opening a window in a stuffy room—suddenly, there's space, air, and light. 🌟 3 Key Takeaways See tasks as opportunities, not burdens: What within t…

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349: Embracing Doubt and Going for “Good-Enough” Work with Simone Stolzoff 42:00

1y ago42:00

42:00

As relationship expert Ester Perel says, “Too many people bring the best of themselves to work, and bring the leftovers home.” This is one of several notions that sparked today’s guest, Simone Stolzoff, to reconsider his relationship to work. We’re talking about his unique approach to researching his new book, The Good Enough Job, interviewing over…

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Thinking your way to chronic health - with Ellen Langer, Ph.D. 59:23

1y ago59:23

59:23

Join Nataly for a conversation with one of the most original thinkers and scientists of our time, Ellen Longer, Ph.D., as they talk about groundbreaking concepts around health, mindfulness, and the ability of our thoughts to dramatically change our health and the quality of our lives. - Ellen shares many of her groundbreaking studies on stress, exe…

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348: How to Experience More Everyday Awe with Dacher Keltner 41:58

1y ago41:58

41:58

“The evolution of our species built into our brains and bodies an emotion, our species-defining passion, that enables us to wonder together about the great questions of living.” That’s just one of many illuminating conclusions that researcher Dr. Dacher Keltner discovered in his scientific studies of awe. In this conversation, you’ll learn about th…

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347: Claim Your Bragging Rights—From Hidden Gems to Halo Effects with Lisa Bragg 48:13

1y ago48:13

48:13

“By trying to appeal to everyone, you appeal to no one,” writes Lisa Bragg. “Instead of broadcasting, think of narrowcasting.” The clue to today’s conversation is in her name, an idea she grew up grappling with: to brag (or not). “Hidden gems” are often told to work in the background or “be so great they can’t ignore you.” But the world is just too…

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Embracing Imperfection 1:02:57

1y ago1:02:57

1:02:57

If your inner critic gets loud or if you’re holding back at work or in your craft because you don’t think you can do something perfectly, this episode is a must-listen! - Nataly shares the challenge she faced hand-writing and illustrating her new Awesome Human Journal and the powerful lessons it taught her about embracing and loving imperfection — …

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346: Finding Clarity While Navigating Change with Marc Lesser 36:44

1y ago36:44

36:44

“If it’s not a paradox, it’s not true.” So says today’s guest Marc Lesser, long-time mindfulness teacher and business leader. In his latest book, he considers what would happen if Homer Simpson, the Buddha, and Alice in Wonderland walked into a proverbial bar. How would each react to tricky situations? What would be the integrated way forward? We a…

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345: How Are We Holding Ourselves Back? with Adrian Klaphaak of Career Pathfinder 43:29

1y ago43:29

43:29

How are you holding yourself back? From the whispers of your soul, your deepest power and purpose, from your highest calling? That’s what we’re diving into in today’s tenth (!) Pivot x Career Pathfinder series podcast episodes with Adrian Klaphaak. You’re invited! Join us live for the next recording session on November 7 at 1:30 p.m. ET — ask quest…

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344: Navigating Workquakes in a Post-Career World with Bruce Feiler 39:49

1y ago39:49

39:49

Two-thirds of Americans say they’re unhappy with their work (70%), and three-quarters say they plan to look for new work over the next year—that’s 100 million Americans. Today’s guest breaks down what’s behind these workquakes; why they are happening more frequently; how he navigated a major “pile-up” in his 40s of death, disease, and financial dis…

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How to uncover your unique gifts - with Olivia Ives-Flores 1:03:37

1y ago1:03:37

1:03:37

Are you searching for more meaning in your life? Want to feel more purposeful and energized about your work? Then this episode is for you! - Nataly and Olivia take you on an inspiring and activating journey of uncovering your unique gifts and identifying more ways you can share them with others. It’s a workshop wrapped in a podcast episode and ther…

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343: 🥳 Five Questions and Attempted Answers for My 40th Birthday 28:01

1y ago28:01

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I love celebrating big milestones here on the pod, so in honor of my 40th birthday tomorrow, I decided to do something a little different for today's solo episode. In lieu of a “40 things I’ve learned in 40 years listicle,” since I am only sure of less as time passes, I asked my husband Michael if he could think of four questions for me to answer. …

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342: “Whatever Comes Through Me Comes for Me First,” with Nicole Antoinette 1:01:18

1y ago1:01:18

1:01:18

“So many things in my past were painful because I stayed on too long.” How do you know when it’s time to say goodbye to something, no matter how good it may seem or how hard it is to leave? For today’s guest, Nicole Antoinette, staying too long created a pattern of “scorched earth change,” where dramatic moves became the only way out. In this conve…

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341: Pivoting from Prestigious Consulting Jobs to the Pathless Path with Paul Millerd 43:32

1y ago43:32

43:32

“I was in the wrong environment, playing the wrong game . . . so I started self-sabotaging.” That’s how today’s guest, Paul Millerd, knew it was time to opt out of conventional thinking about his career, and turn slowly but deliberately in a new direction. In this conversation we talk about how important it is to define enough, develop an immunity …

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340: 8 Lessons Learned from 8 Years of Hosting the Pivot Podcast 37:06

1y ago37:06

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We are celebrating a very special milestone today—the Pivot podcast’s eighth birthday! It's a veritable third-grader by now. This podcast first launched in September 2015 as a teeny tiny scrappy side project to supplement the Pivot book while I was writing it. I had so much fun interviewing people and hitting record that by the time the book launch…

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Finding microjoys even when life is challenging - with Cyndie Spiegel 55:57

1y ago55:57

55:57

How can you find joy when life is challenging? Can joy and sadness sit side by side? - In this inspiring conversation, Nataly talks with Cyndie Spiegel, author of Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay, about the choice we all can make at any moment: to access joy, even when life is difficult. - What you’ll learn: The concept of…

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339: Moneyzen—Leaving the Cult of More with Manisha Thakor 44:17

1y ago44:17

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“To live a rich, joyful, and connected life . . . achieve less.” That’s the counterintuitive path to MoneyZen that this week’s guest Manisha Thakor shares. For the first half of her life, money represented a scorecard of self-worth and a sense of safety. She says, “For a long time, the equation I operated on was net worth = self worth (which has no…

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338: Is Midlife Messing with Your Enoughness? + Busting Not Enough Scams with Mandy Lehto 51:15

1y ago51:15

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“Legacy isn’t something you leave, it’s something you live.” These are just some of the wise words from this week’s guest, Mandy Lehto, who shares strategies for letting go of being a hard-o-holic, nexting, navigating mid-career pivots, and busting all manner of other “not enough” scams. More About Mandy: Mandy Lehto is a speaker, writer and coach …

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337: Cut Your Losses—Even While Pivoting in Public—with Khe Hy (Free Time Crossover) 51:28

1y ago51:28

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“How did you go bankrupt?" Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.” —Ernest Hemingway That’s the kick-off quote from returning guest Khe Hy’s recent pivot-in-progress big reveal, taking us behind the scenes of his business in a recent post titled, “The $645,099 business pivot.” Khe is the founder of RadReads and former Wall Street managing director. Kh…

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336: Letting Go of Productivity Guilt with Madeleine Dore (Free Time Crossover) 43:46

1+ y ago43:46

43:46

“You have to live spherically—in many directions. Never lose your childish enthusiasm—and things will come your way.” —Federico Fellini This week’s delightful guest, Madeleine Dore, reminded me of this wonderful quote while reading her book, one that I know you will love as much as I did: I Didn’t Do The Thing Today: Letting Go of Productivity Guil…

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335: Be Irreplaceable with My Creative Coach Jay Acunzo (Free Time Crossover) 51:15

1+ y ago51:15

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One thing I love about Jay Acunzo is that his body of work is a love letter to craft and quality. We talk about mindset shifts and practices to help you focus more on resonance than reach; how to do work that matters to you so that your work can matter more; how he worked through his own existential creative crisis upon hitting the 200th episode mi…

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