
Inspiration Through Expansion: Guided Journal Inspire: Prompt 2
From Coaching as Benevolence by L'Shawn Howard and Eryn Elder
April 1, 2026 · 31 min · Season 8 · Episode 2
About this episode
Eryn and L'Shawn discuss personal growth and challenges through the lens of a guided journal prompt.
Eryn and L' Shawn discuss Prompt 2 from their guided journal "Coaching Nuggets of Wisdom to Inspire, Explore. Act, Flourish," focusing on growth and challenges. L' Shawn shares how she's experiencing multiple life changes simultaneously, including professional responsibilities and family dynamics with aging parents and in-laws. Eryn reflects on how her perspective has evolved from seeking control over challenges to embracing growth and learning from difficulties. They explore the concept of "bringing it on" as an empowering approach to facing challenges rather than avoiding them. The discussion highlights how this prompt encourages reflection on growth across different life phases and various circumstances, from challenges to contentment to wins. Purchase the Guided Journal here: https://a.co/d/0iRlbKHO
People in this episode
Hosts: Eryn Elder, L'Shawn Howard
Topics covered
- growth
- challenges
- personal development
- reflection
- life changes
Keywords
- guided journal
- personal growth
- life changes
- challenges
- reflection
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Coaching Nuggets of Wisdom to Inspire, Explore. Act, Flourish
Places: Aging parents, In-laws
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