The Dilemma Den: Recent Episodes
Suzy Jacobs
I believe dilemmas exist to remind us of who we are and what’s truly important. With the right tools, a dilemma becomes an opening, the chance for you to make a decision that aligns with your values and purpose and keeps you on track to achieving your greatest goals, dreams and desires.
When you have a dilemma you can get conventional advice from others or come here, to The Dilemma Den and find new ways of thinking that lead to extraordinary results.
The Dilemma Den helps executives, leaders and business owners take life to the next level.
Enjoy the straight-talking pragmatist, Suzy Jacobs as she teaches you HOW to see your dilemmas differently. Each episode dissects a dilemma using a potent combo of philosophy, neuroscience, and emotional literacy and demonstrates how you too can eliminate barriers, expand your thinking and increase your capacity to achieve extraordinary results in every aspect of your life.
Don't let your dilemmas get you down. Join us each week and get equipped to make the right decision for you.
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I believe every dilemma is an opportunity for you to lean-in, learn, grow and master the process of living life as your best self. But who is your best self and how do you know when your decisions are aligned with this magical best self?
Today we’re talking about regrets - specifically the regrets that haunt people long after the ink has dried on the divorce papers and the children have left home.
"I’m in my late 40s and I’m noticing many of my friends and colleagues are looking better than I am. Some admit to having botox, others flat out deny it, but either way I’m really struggling to decide whether I should do it or not. I'm worried that by succumbing to the 'forever young' ideology I'll feel like an imposter. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Hi Suzy, I’ve been feeling pretty flat recently, nothing specific, I’m in great health, I have a great career and kids are all good but I just feel a bit blah. When I mention this to my husband he said I should practice gratitude and I know you’ll understand when I say I want to tell him to take his gratitude and ...
Kath writes: Hi Suzy, I’m about to enter into a partnership to work with someone on a very lucrative project. They have the money and I bring the know-how. We’ve been negotiating terms for months, everytime I think we’re close, they ask for something else. I’m liking this person less and less and losing respect for them People close to me say get out now but having come this far and I’m reluctant to let go. I’m losing sleep over this and thought you might be able to help.
Cassie asks "Why do I feel guilty when I spend time in my business and not with my kids" And why doesn’t my husband suffer from this same guilt?
Hi Suzy, I gave up a ridiculously lucrative business to follow my purpose, taking a product to market and building a business around it. I’ve been working at it for 3 years. I’ve worked with the most amazing people and to see them achieve extraordinary results has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. But I’ve struggled to reach a wider audience.People around me think its time to let it go, take a break and come back to it, but I am resisting and want to ask, is there ever a right time to let it go?
My parents gave up their own ambitions so I could pursue my tennis. I was successful at a young age and didn't handle it well. Plagued my injury, I was making a come-back when I had a dummy spit and walked away from the game instead. I let my parents down and find it hard to forgive myself.
Bec is a single mum who put aside her entrepreneurial aspirations for a steady job and regular hours. She thought this would be best for her and her son.
Only problem, she now wonders whether she did the right thing. She’s still part of the entrepreneurial crowd and often feels like she’s missing out and that she "should" be doing more with her life. How does Bec and thousands like her, make peace with her big decision
Assuming your kids will never make their bed, your partner won't cook dinner and you won't get the promotion and you'll likely be a much happier human. But is that really the answer to living a happier life? And if so, how does it work in reality?
Negative feedback in her quarterly performance review caused her to cash in a few sick days and created a loss of confidence and trust in herself.
I’m thinking of leaving my partner but just thinking about it scares the shit out of me. The knock-on affect is enormous!! We have 2 kids, a beautiful home, friends and family who love us and the idea of disrupting all it because I’m not ‘happy’ makes me want to vomit. My friends know I’m not happy and give conflicting advice. I’m so confused I don’t know what to do.
Ash loves her job but the hours are long and getting longer. "I start at 5am and don’t finish till after 7pm. If my boss rings after 7pm, I still pick up the phone. I know its not healthy but every time I think “that’s it I’ve had enough” I back down. I’m so stressed my hair’s falling out. I’m trying to work out how to keep my job and also let my boss know this is not okay?"
How do I work from home, with my partner and kids 24/7 and stay sane. I’m frustrated and angry and don’t know what to do. Help.