Why and How I Pause to Applause. Self Coaching that Brings Peace, Calm, and Results

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of self-coaching and mindfulness in achieving personal and professional goals.

A simple daily flow of coaching questions helps me feel happier, but also more focused, ambitious, and committed to my work and life goals. My goals typically seem to come true, in part of this vital practice grounded in maintaining presence in the wake of not knowing. And slowing down long enough to see all that's going great, right now, without wanting nor needing to change a thing. You can read my Substack post on how and why I pause to applause here. Your show host, D ...

People in this episode

Host: Debbi Gardiner McCullough

Topics covered

• self coaching
• mindfulness
• personal development
• goal setting
• happiness
• presence

Keywords

• self coaching
• mindfulness
• happiness
• goal achievement
• personal growth

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