Stuck To Started: The Podcast with Jess Ratcliffe: Recent Episodes
Jess Ratcliffe
Hello, I'm Jess Ratcliffe and this is Stuck To Started: The Podcast for solo business owners and creators who want to start the idea that's been stuck in your head for so long. Join me every week, for bitesize episodes, packed with practical steps and perspective shifts to help you move through the fear, take action with confidence and make progress you're proud of.
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There are so many things I wish I knew before I created my online course. You know the kind of things you kick yourself for not thinking of before?
That's why I'm sharing my top 3 tips in this episode, so you don't have to make the same mistakes I did when you start your online course or workshop.
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When you’re on the cusp of making a choice, how can you decide which direction to go in – and feel confident in the choice that you make? That’s what we’re going to explore in this episode.
I’ll be sharing a simple framework to help you make decisions with confidence and bring it to life, by sharing how I used this framework to make a decision recently.
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You’ll get access to:
- Six bitesize modules of video lessons and follow-along exercises
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- And get a one-on-one session with me to supercharge your stuck to started journey
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Watch the video on YouTube to see 19-year-old Jess...who makes an appearance in this episode.
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Do you ever question whether you're ready to take action on the idea you want to start or goal you get giddy thinking about?
In this episode, I'm sharing 3 quick and easy signs to look for, so you can tell that you're ready...or should I say SET...to get started?
As I mentioned at the end of this episode, I'm taking a short break from the podcast for a couple of weeks and will be back on 15th June 2021.
And I would so appreciate your thoughts on these quick questions – you'll help me continue to create episodes you want to listen to. Thank you!
Learn more about my online course, Unleash Your Extraordinary: www.jessratcliffe.com
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Do you ever find aha moments in the most unexpected of places? In this episode, I'm sharing 3 surprising lessons I've recently learned (and been reminded of) about starting your idea...that just might have come from my new hobby, golf.
Have you got an idea you want to start but feel stuck when it comes to taking action? My online course, Unleash Your Extraordinary, is for you. It's your step-by-step guide to starting your idea with confidence, so you can spend less time procrastinating and more time making progress you're proud of.
Get started today: www.jessratcliffe.com
Want to get in touch? I'd love to hear from you.
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Do you ever feel like you’re right on the brink of taking action but then something stops you? Just as you’ve built up the courage to start, your self-doubt creeps in. I've been there!
In this episode, I'm sharing two stories of when I was on the cusp of taking action and how I moved through the self-doubt that was trying to stop me from trying.
Do you have an idea you want to start but feel stuck when it comes to taking action? My online course, Unleash Your Extraordinary, is for you. It's your step-by-step guide to starting your idea with confidence – and staying motivated as you make your idea a reality.
Get started today: www.jessratcliffe.com
Want to get in touch? I'd love to hear from you.
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Do you ever pause and reflect on how you're spending your most precious resource, your time? I never used to, that's for sure. But now – ever since my diagnosis in 2016 – I do it every 2 months, when I'm getting my treatment (a.k.a my Superwoman Juice).
In this episode, I'm sharing the questions that help me be intentional with how I'm spending my time, in the hope they help you do the same too.
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Do you ever feel like you're spending all this time doing but you're barely making a dent in your to-do list?
In this episode, I'm guiding you through 5 quick steps that will help you have your most productive day, so that you can feel proud of your progress and delighted with how much you've got done.
Download the free PDF: 5-Steps To Have Your Most Productive Day
Join my live webinar on Wednesday 28th April at 12pm (UK): How To Get Started With The Idea You're Not Taking Action On...Yet
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Do you always assume your ideas are bad, so you never take action on them because you've already decided they're not going to work? This episode is for you. You're about to learn a simple fix that you can use to stop assuming your ideas are bad and start testing them instead.
Register for my free webinar on 28th April at 12pm (UK)
I'm going to teach you my 6-step roadmap that will help you get your motivation back, take action with confidence and go from stuck to started, so you make your idea happen. I'd love to see you there!
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Are you wrestling with a decision at the moment? Whether it's making a change in your business or taking the next step in your career, the 3 questions you'll learn in this episode will help you make a decision that feels right, so you can move forward rather than stay stuck because you're scared about getting it wrong.
You'll hear a real example of how these 3 questions helped me make a decision recently – and how that decision means there are some exciting changes coming up. Keep your eyes peeled!
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Do you ever feel like you're on the cusp of going after or getting what you want but then...you self-sabotage?
In this episode, we're exploring why we self-sabotage and what it looks like in action, so you can spot when you're self-sabotaging and have a way to move through it.
Doors to my online course are closing on 31st March 2021
If you're ready to go from stuck to started with the business idea or personal project you want to get out into the world – and work with me through the month of April, then my online course is for you.
See what's inside and sign up before 31st March to get started right away!
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To celebrate 100 episodes and that Unleash Your Extraordinary, my online course that takes you by the hand and helps you build the confidence and practical plan to go from stuck to started is open to sign-up to from today until Weds March 31st, I've invited Vicky, the founder of Tallulah's Bakery onto the podcast.
Vicky is a graduate of my course and an absolute magician when it comes to bringing joy through what she creates.
You'll hear how Vicky turned her hobby into a successful business and harnessed what she learned from the course to start a new product inspired by her values and move through perfectionism with the Testing Mindset.
Are you ready to go from stuck to started?
When you sign up to Unleash Your Extraordinary, you get instant access to every module of the course, from uncovering your values to defining your vision to building your Testing Mindset and creating that practical plan to get your business idea or personal project out into the world.
Inside you’ll find 3 hours of video lessons, 6 easy-to-follow exercises and your epic online workbook that students tell me to shout about from the rooftops because they love it so much.
All at your own pace and with personal support from me over WhatsApp or email.
Get started today: www.theideascoach.com/unleash
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Do you feel like it takes you ages to just sit and focus at the moment, especially since working from home? You're about to discover a game-changing way that I get the most out of my day – the most focus, the most fun and the most done.
I'd love to hear if you give this idea a go. Say hello on Instagram – @theideascoach – where you'll find me sending voice memos via DMs or get in touch through my website theideascoach.com.
Are you ready to go from stuck to started with your business idea or personal project?
My self-paced online course, Unleash Your Extraordinary helps you build the confidence and practical plan to get your business idea or personal project, like writing a book, out into the world.
In 3 hours of recorded videos and easy-to-follow exercises that you can complete at your own pace, I'll help you make the leap from stuck to started.
Sign-up opens on 23rd March 2021 – join the waitlist to get a peek of what's to come.
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As promised, in this week's episode I'm answering your question: "Do you have any advice for connecting with people? Because small talk is hard."
You'll learn my go-to technique – that I call shifting the spotlight – for feeling comfortable connecting with people and making small talk, which as you'll quickly discover in my story at the start of this episode wasn't always the way!
Say hello on Instagram – @theideascoach – where you'll find me sending voice memos via DMs or get in touch through my website theideascoach.com. I'd love to hear from you!
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A couple of weeks ago, I asked if you had any questions you'd love to know the answer to and you delivered! In this episode, I'm answering 3 of your questions:
- What are your cheeky plans for 2021?
- Would you have created Unleash Your Extraordinary (my course) if there wasn't a pandemic?
- What are your favourite books to read or things to listen to?
And I'm saving your question "Do you have any advice for connecting with people because small talk is hard?" for a dedicated episode.
Here are the books I mention:
The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
As always, I'd love to hear from you – send me a message on Instagram where I'm @theideascoach and let's continue the conversation there.
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Do you ever wonder why you just can't seem to take action on the thing you know you want to do?
In this episode, I'm sharing my hypothesis for why you're really procrastinating...I think it might surprise you. And I'm introducing you to the Testing Mindset – a simple mindset shift and set of practical steps you can take to break free from procrastination-station.
Sign up for my online course, Unleash Your Extraordinary is open this week – until Saturday 27th February 2021.
Discover everything you need to know, including if the course is for you here: theideascoach.com/unleash. When you sign up this week, you'll receive a bonus 30 minute 1:1 call with me to use whenever you wish.
As always, you can reach me on Instagram: instagram.com/theideascoach or jess@theideascoach.com. I'd love to hear from you.
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Does it feel like the pandemic has pulled the rug from under you? Maybe it's left you questioning what you want and who you want to be on the other side of this.
In this episode, I'm sharing 3 pieces of advice I wish I knew when my diagnosis pulled the rug from under me – and threw me into "What the heck do I want?" land. I hope they help you find a way forward if you're feeling a bit lost at the moment.
Well, hello Q & A episode
Do you have a question you'd love me to answer on a future episode? Maybe it's something general, like "How can I stop procrastinating?" or something specific to what you're working on at the moment. Either way, I would love to answer your question, quick-fire style, on a future episode.
Send me your question on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theideascoach or over email: jess@theideascoach.com.
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You know those days when you're having a wobble...when your head feels full of doubt and you feel like giving up?
In this episode, you'll learn a simple idea to boost your self-confidence when you're having a wobble. It's called the Boost Bank.
As always, if you've got a question from this week's episode or simply want to say hello, you can reach me on:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/theideascoach
Email: jess@theideascoach.com
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Do you ever find that your goals feel more overwhelming than inspiring? Maybe your goals feel based on what you think you should do rather than what you want to do. Or maybe you set so many goals that you find yourself spinning in circles...never quite starting.
In this episode, you'll learn 3 simple tips for setting goals that feel good to you so that they feel more exciting than stressful.
As always, if you've got a question from this week's episode or simply want to say hello, you can reach me on:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/theideascoach
Email: jess@theideascoach.com
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“Your mission is your life’s magnet, it’s the thing that pulls you forward”
In this episode, I'm sharing why your mission is like a magnet that pulls you forward and helping you choose what your mission is, so that you can start to feel that pull!
Here are the 3 questions I ask you in case you want to make notes:
- When do you feel alive?
- When do you feel the fire in your belly?
- When you reach the end of your life (I know...), what do you want to look back and say?
Say hello over email: jess@theideascoach.com
Follow me on Instagram: @theideascoach
Sign up for Unleash Your Extraordinary – my signature 6-week course that helps you get clarity on what you want and make it happen: theideascoach.com/unleash
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"Feeling like an imposter doesn’t mean you are one."
It was January 2016 and little did I know how the phone call I was about to have would change my life.
In this episode, I’m sharing with you 3 things my diagnosis has taught me about making your idea happen.
I hope each one leaves you with a new perspective on time, fear and feeling like an imposter.
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Sometimes the shittiest experiences can be the catalyst we didn’t know we needed to make the change we’ve been yearning for.
When it feels like so much is out of your control and you're craving something inspiring to focus on, this episode is for you. I'm sharing with you the two questions that I asked myself after being told I had a life-threatening and ultra-rare blood disease called PNH in 2016.
In a time when everything felt out of my control, these two questions helped me hone in on what I am in control of – how I spend my time. I hope they do the same for you.
Want to say hello? I'd love to hear from you:
Email me: jess@theideascoach.com
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I have a confession to make...when it gets to this time of year, I'm really good at beating myself up – focusing on what I didn't get done rather than what I did. But this year, f*ck it, I'm ready to do something different.
In this episode, I'm sharing an idea to help you focus on what you've achieved rather than what you "haven't" so that you can finish this year and start the next feeling proudly surprised rather stressed.
This is the last episode of 2020 so I'll see you again in the second week of January for a new season. As I mentioned at the end of the episode, if you have a topic you'd love me to explore or a question you'd love answered in an episode, send me a quick note to jess@theideascoach.com. I'd love to hear from you.
See you in January!
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Do you ever worry that you're an overthinker and your overthinking is getting in the way of you moving forward?
In this episode, you'll discover what's really going on when you catch yourself overthinking and how you can shift from thinking to doing. I'm also sharing an experiment I'm challenging myself to run this week because I've caught myself overthinking lately...
I'd love to hear what you think of this episode – send me a message on Instagram, where I'm @theideascoach. See you there!
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Do you ever catch yourself waiting to start until you know how to?
In this episode, I'm sharing with you a perspective-shifting idea that landed with me after watching a magician in action (yep!) that I hope will help you move from searching for "how" to knowing exactly what step to take next.
Send me a message on Instagram, where I'm @theideascoach – I'd love to hear from you.
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Do you feel like a commitment-phobe when it comes to making or sticking to plans for your idea?
In this episode, we're busting through the blocker that is our fear of committing to a plan. I'm sharing 3 ideas that you can put into practice to find more fun, flexibility and focus in your plans so that you can create space for your creativity and move your idea in a way that feels aligned with who you are.
Watch my Live with the brilliant Dija Ayodele.
Make the change you're craving with my course, Unleash Your Extraordinary. Sign up before Wednesday 25th November (midnight) to join the last enrollment of this year.
Send me a message on Instagram, where I'm @theideascoach – I'd love to hear from you.
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Do you put off sending the messages you know will move you forward because you're scared you might get a no?
In this episode, we're busting through the blocker that is our fear of rejection. I'm sharing the simple shift that helped me go from avoiding action to signing up the first students of Unleash Your Extraordinary.
If you have a question from this episode, send me a message on Instagram, @theideascoach. I'd love to hear from you.
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Do you ever catch yourself saying "If I don't try, I can't fail?"
In this episode, we're busting through your fear of failure so that you can start taking action on the idea you know you want to bring to life.
I share my personal experience with failure and the story that still makes me shiver with shame. And the 3 mistakes I made with my first business that "failed" and what I would do differently now.
If you have a question from this episode, send me a message on Instagram, @theideascoach. I'd love to hear from you.
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Do you ever feel resistance to an idea you want to bring to life or change you want to make?
In this opening episode to Series 2: Busting Your Blockers, we're exploring the stages of the journey that begins after we have an idea – the moment of commitment, the resistance, the overwhelm of how.
We're exploring it all and I'm sharing my personal experience with this journey – looking back on the experience of bringing Unleash Your Extraordinary to life and why I've always hoped I'd be here.
Which stage of the journey resonates with you the most? I'd love to hear about your experience.
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I'm back! After a break from the podcast, I'm so excited to be back and return with this episode that wraps up our first series together. That's right, we're starting a NEW series next week – so exciting! Here we come Series 2: Busting Your Blockers.
In this episode, I'm sharing 3 things I wish I knew when I was questioning whether to start this podcast or not. I hope this episode leaves you feeling ready and excited to begin your pinch-yourself project (as we talk about in the episode).
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Do you ever crave a break but feel guilty for taking or wanting one? In this episode, I'm sharing my intention to conduct an alignment audit and how you can too to start a new season with a strong foundation.
In alignment with my alignment audit (too much?), I'm taking a break from the podcast for the rest of September so I'll be back with you in October 2020.
You can find me on the other side of jess@theideascoach.com or @theideascoach on Instagram if you have a question or want to say hello.
See you in October!
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Do you feel depleted and disengaged but you're not sure how to refill your tank? In this episode, we're exploring what burnout is, why we feel it and what we can do if we're feeling burned out.
There's one heck of an analogy to bring it to life too...we've got dolphins, sharks...the whole shebang.
Enjoy! And as always, if you have a follow-up question, my DMs and email are open. Say hello at jess@theideascoach.com or www.instagram.com/theideascoach – I'd love to hear from you.
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Do you ever wonder why we fear starting our idea or making the change we want to make so much? Fear stops us in our tracks, convinces us we're not ready and kills our ideas before we even get started.
Whyyy?! That's what we're unpacking in this episode as I share with you the biggest fear that's at the root of our fear-based narratives. I'm also sharing with you how fear is showing up for me as I put something I've built and care deeply about – the Unleash Your Extraordinary course – into the world.
I hope this episode leaves you with a new perspective on fear – with ideas for how to harness it and move forward rather than give in to it and stay stuck.
Learn more about Unleash Your Extraordinary, the step-by-step course that helps you craft your vision, change your mindset and take action you feel proud of: www.theideascoach.com/course.
Join my newsletter to get an insight-sparking challenge every week: www.theideascoach.com/newsletter
Say hello at jess@theideascoach.com or www.instagram.com/theideascoach – I'd love to hear from you.
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Do you ever wonder what happens when we shift from circling around a decision to committing to one? In this episode, we're exploring moments of decision and how we can think differently about the decisions we know we want to make but feel like we're putting off.
I unpack one of the biggest decisions in my life (so far), the domino effect it had and what we can learn from it.
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Learn more about Unleash Your Extraordinary, the step-by-step course to help you get clear on what you want and make it happen: www.theideascoach.com/course.
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Do you know your values? In this episode, I'm guiding you through 2 quick ways to start working out your values and sharing a few ideas for how you can inject your values into your week, your work and your way of leading so you'll feel more fulfilled (than frustrated).
Learn more about Unleash Your Extraordinary, the step-by-step course to help you get clear on what you want and make it happen: www.theideascoach.com/course.
Join my newsletter to get one progress-sparking challenge every week: www.theideascoach.com/newsletter
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Do you ever wish you could make decisions faster and feel confident in your choice, knowing it's right for you?
In this episode, I’m going to teach you a simple framework to help you feel confident in your ideas and decisions and walk you through a personal case study to share how I’ve used this framework to make a big decision this month.
By the end, you’ll have a go-to strategy for evaluating your ideas so you can make decisions that feel true to you, faster.
Hang on for the end to get the inside scoop on my transformative course launching in September and why now’s the time to do it.
Learn more about Unleash Your Extraordinary and join the waiting list: www.theideascoach.com/course.
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Want to let me know what you thought of this episode? jess@theideascoach.com – I'd love to hear what your values are.
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Question for you: when you have an idea that feels out of reach, what do you do...
Do you get started right away OR find yourself sitting on the idea for longer than makes you happy, wondering where the heck do I start?
In this episode, I'm guiding you through the 3 steps that helped Celia (who you'll meet in this episode) start the idea she's set aside "too many times" and actually enjoy the process.
Fancy a cheeky challenge? www.theideascoach.com/newsletter
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Have you ever started an idea or business that didn't work out as you hoped?
I started my first business when I was 19. It was a video game swapping platform called GaBoom and at the time, I really believed it would work out...but it didn't.
Even though I ran that business for two and a half years and achieved a few milestones that I'm proud of, it still feels like a failure to me. And with that feeling of failure comes a sense of shame. Of looking back and being disappointed with myself.
Inspired by a message I received on LinkedIn this week, I wanted to share why I believe we fear failure (not the obvious reason) and how I believe we can reframe our failures to be the experiences that shape who we are so that we feel inspired to risk "failing" rather than regret never trying.
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When you have a decision to make do you follow your heart or your head? In this episode, I’m reflecting on a recent decision and sharing the times I regretted not trusting my gut.
Got a question or want to say hello? Shoot me an email. I'd love to hear from you.
Want to watch the video of "young Jess" that I mention in this episode? Here it is.
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Imagine starting the week with a rough idea and finishing it with a refined idea that you feel confident in. That’s what I did last week and I’m excited to share the exact steps I took so you can to the same.
Last week, I set myself the mission to define, test and iterate on the idea for Stuck to Started, the step-by-step course to help you bring your idea to life in 4 weeks that I’m running in September. I started the week with the rough intentions for the course – what I want it to help you do – but I didn't know the specifics and I hadn't yet tested it to make sure it would land.
In this episode, I’m guiding you through the 3 steps I took to define, test and iterate on the idea and how you can do exactly the same for your idea.
The 3 steps you’ll learn how to put into action in this episode are:
- Start with the dream destination
- Reverse engineer the steps
- Gather feedback from 5 people
Will you be giving these 3 steps a go in your coming week? I’d love to hear how you get on. You can reach me in a DM at @theideascoach or over email jess@theideascoach.com.
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What are the assumptions you're making that are keeping you stuck?
Our assumptions are the assassins of our ambitions.
They convince us we’re not ready, that no one will sign up, that we’re a fool for believing this (our idea) is even possible.
Who are you to do that?
That was the first time I caught a limiting assumption in action. Right after the idea for the mission I’m now on sparked to life, there it was: "Who am I to do this?"
Had I listened to that voice of doubt, would I have started building the business I’ve run for the last 3 years? Would I have created my workshop – where it all started – that has since created a methodology for building the people we dream of being and helped hundreds of people? I don't think so.
What did I do instead?
After that assumption rang around my mind, I did something different for the first time. Instead of listening to it without question, I asked myself "How can I test this?"
Because our assumptions are only the assassins of our ambitions if we let them be. There is another way – to test them.
So that's exactly what we're doing in this episode today.
What's one assumption you're going to start testing after this episode? I would love to hear in a DM on Instagram: @theideascoach, or email: jess@theideascoach.com.
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When you're searching for an idea you want to build, this question – and more importantly, your answer to this question – is a game-changer. It's a direction-setter and purpose-igniter. So...
What's the change you seek to make for the people you seek to serve?
In this episode, we're shaking things up and going outside for a walk together. We're uncovering the change you seek to make by starting with the pain you seek to solve. We riff on the following questions...
- What pain have you experienced that you never want to feel again?
- What pain inspires you to act, to do something?
- What pain do you refuse to let others stay with?
- What was the opposite of that pain – the joy – for you?
- What's the opposite of that pain for the people you seek to serve?
A question for you
What's one insight or action you're taking away from this episode? I would love to hear and continue the conversation over a DM on Instagram: @theideascoach, or email: jess@theideascoach.com.
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Resources mentioned in this episode
Seth Godin's book, This is Marketing
The Ideas Coach Club – never feel stuck again
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Imagine a seesaw, where one side is self-doubt and the other is self-belief, where are you spending most of your time at the moment?
In this episode, we're riffing on the one thing that creates self-doubt or self-belief – the stories we tell ourselves – and how you can tip the scales of the seesaw from self-doubt to self-belief.
The Ideas Coach Club
I am so excited to invite you to The Ideas Coach Club – a weekly newsletter designed to help you move forward with the momentum you dream of. Discover more and sign up to get your first email on Wednesday 1st July: www.theideascoach.com/club.
What's your next step from this episode?
I'd love to hear one action you're excited to take after listening to this episode – send me a DM on Instagram (@theideascoach) if you would love the accountability and I'll check-in with you in a week.
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How aligned do you feel with your true ambitions? When you think of your true ambitions – the big one(s) – are you giving yourself the permission, time and space to do what you feel called to do?
Over the last week or so, it dawned on me that I was so in the "doing" that I wasn't making time for the dreaming. It felt like I was going through the motions or embarking on a journey that didn't have a clear destination. Something felt off. So I intentionally took a break to self-reflect and re-align myself with my true ambitions.
In this episode, I'm sharing more on what that looked like and asking you a few questions to spark your self-reflection.
What's top of mind for you at the moment? I'd love to hear and help over a DM on Instagram.
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When was the last time you felt truly seen and heard? We know it when it happens, don't we? When we walk away from a conversation feeling heard and understood. It can feel rare in a world where our attention is used to scrolling onto the next thing.
Imagine being that person for someone you're in a conversation with. Imagine being the person who leaves them feeling seen and heard.
As I reflect on the last few years, since becoming a coach in 2017, it feels like my listening skills (as you would hope!) have reached a new level.
So in this episode, I'm sharing 3 ways we can become the type of person who listens to someone so deeply they feel seen and heard.
I would love to hear how you get on when you put these 3 ideas into practice. I'll be ready to listen (see what I did there) over on Instagram: @theideascoach.
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Do you ever find yourself setting the intention to start something – a new idea or new habit – and then somehow, it slips your mind and you notice that days – even weeks – have passed without starting?
Building on last week's episode and mindset shift of consistency creates confidence, let's dig into 3 immediately actionable ways that you can start being consistent today.
Come and say hello on Instagram and let me know if you're in for our Consistency Challenge this week (all will become clear in the episode): @theideascoach.
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Do you ever wait to start an idea or make a change until you feel more confident? And then find yourself sitting on that idea or change, instead of moving forward.
You're not alone. The thought of building confidence can send shivers down our spines. Does building confidence mean we have to take big leaps and do things that scare us? Not always...unless that's your jam.
In this episode, I'm excited to share with you a shift that will be a game-changer for your confidence. And walk you through how this shift helped me start this podcast, show up more online and start an online group coaching course.
I'm curious, where do you feel stuck with confidence? Send me a DM on Instagram and I'll reply with specific steps you can take to harness this shift and move forward.
P.S. If you enjoyed this episode, it would make my day if you shared it with a friend. Thank you.
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Over the weekend, I asked you (on Instagram) what you'd love a podcast episode on – so this one is for you (👋 June) if you find yourself procrastinating on the idea you actually want to start.
We're digging into 3 reasons why we procrastinate and 3 quick and easy steps to go from procrastinating to progress.
What did you think of this episode? I'd love to hear from you on Instagram: @theideascoach
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Isn't it annoying when you want an idea – for a business or a project – and yet, you just can't seem to think of one? And the only ones that come feel forced and fall flat.
In this episode, I'm guiding you through how to spark an idea that inspires you and sharing a perspective shift that will help you always have meaningful ideas.
When you've listened, send me a DM on Instagram to let me know what you thought of the episode. I'd love to hear from you.
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Last week, I shared a video on Instagram, riffing on why my diagnosis woke me up and what I did next – because what do we do after a wake up call? Once we've realised we want something – or all the things – to change, where do we begin? And how can we tune in to what we really want rather than give in to the pressure of external expectations?
That's what we're riffing on in today's podcast episode.
I hope you enjoy – will you send me a message to let me know if you do? I would love to hear from you.
Keep well and speak soon
Jess
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On a scale of not at all - all the time, how much would you say you doubted yourself this past week? How many times did you question an idea you had or a thought that popped into your mind?
In this time of reassessment and reawakening, you might be sitting with some big questions; questions you want to find your true answer to.
So in this episode, I'm guiding you through 3 steps to start building your self-trust so that you can hear your whispers of wisdom and turn those inklings into action.
As always, I hope this episode is helpful. Send me a message to let me know if you enjoyed it – I would love to hear from you.
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"What do I really want and how can I start making it happen?"
This odd time we're in is inviting us to ask ourselves questions we might never have asked before. So if "What do I really want?" is a question you're sitting with, we're going to start answering it together – as if we're in a private coaching conversation – in this episode.
As I always, I hope you enjoy and I would love to hear if you're listening. Let me know on Instagram. See you there!
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You've shared with me that you're stuck in a rut...finding yourself wondering "What's the point?" while we're experiencing this collective pause on "normal" life, so I thought it would be helpful to share with you the two mega ruts I've been in before and more importantly, the 3 steps I took to get out of them.
These 3 steps helped me rediscover my sense of purpose when I'd lost all sense of structure to my days.
See you on Instagram – I'd love to say hello there.
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You might be feeling lost, uncertain and overwhelmed. You might be asking yourself the big questions: What will life look like on the other side of this? What does this mean for me and my future? What do I want to do differently when we're back to "normal"?
If that's true for you, this episode is yours. As your coach, my quest in this episode is to remind you how powerful you are because when we feel lost and uncertain about the future, we can forget.
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As always, thank you for listening and if you need me, you'll find me at @jessratcliffe on Instagram. My DMs are open.
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I’ve spent the last few days asking myself “How can I be helpful?” The first answer that came to me last week was to share one thing a day to help us feel more positive and productive. And to be honest, that idea was reactive, I wanted to do something – anything! – to help. Now a week in, it feels like that idea only skims the surface. And it’s very likely you’re sitting with bigger questions, like “What do I want life to look like on the other side of this?” That’s the question that resonated with you the most when I shared it a week ago: “What would you love life to look like in 3 months?” In this collective awakening, it’s likely you’re asking yourself questions you might never have asked before. It’s likely you’re wondering how you can find the gift in this shit. I know I am. It was only as I sat with those big questions that I realised I’ve walked a path like this before – not this exact one, that’s for sure – but I’ve had an awakening that shook and shaped my life. I’ve sat with a blank canvas ahead of me and I’ve built the life I wanted to live and the person I wanted to be, one step at a time. So that’s when it came to me. That’s what we can do together, if you’re up for it? We’ll discover what you would love life to look like in 3 months and then make it happen, one step and day at a time. Are you in?
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In this odd time, we can struggle to feel motivated so I wanted to share 3 practical ideas that you can try to feel motivated during this time.
As I mention in this episode, I'm sharing one thing every day – for the next 12 weeks – to help you feel more positive and productive during this odd time, over Instagram and email.
And I'll be sharing a bonus episode on Wednesday to help us get through this potentially lonely time. Do you have a topic or question you'd like me to cover? Let me know in a DM on Instagram by 2pm on Tuesday and I'll cover it in the bonus episode.
I hope you're keeping well.
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With what's going on in the world, you might find yourself working from home and wondering how you can be your most productive with a little less structure and a lot more freedom.
A number of clients and friends have found themselves working from home and so I thought it would be helpful to share 5 ideas for how you can be your most productive working from home, whether it's been your choice or not.
These 5 tips will help you start your day well, focus on what matters, stay connected to those around you and enjoy yourself throughout the day (which we can often forget to do).
I'll be on IGTV with more tips on this topic and I'd love to hear which one you're excited to try first: @jessratcliffe.
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We all do it, don't we? We say yes to things we want to say no to – the requests on our time that we feel we should accept, even though doing so means we spread ourselves too thin.
In this episode, we're changing the way we think about saying no so that we can fearlessly focus on what we feel inspired to say yes to. And I'm sharing the story of a no I received that left me feeling inspired (yep!).
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Let's dive into what we can do to be more intentional with our time, so that we're spending our most precious resource in a way that feels aligned and energising to us.
This episode was inspired by a question from last Friday's Live AMA in the Facebook Group. Want to come and hang out? I'd love you to join us.
And I can't wait to hear your one thing to the challenge at the end of this episode – let me know on Instagram 🙌
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Does it ever feel like you're spinning in circles? Unsure of how to move forward and break the cycle of feeling stuck?
In this episode, we're shifting our perspective on what keeps us stuck and discovering how we can harness that new perspective to re-ignite our progress.
Join the Facebook Group to enjoy the 5-minute video (mentioned in this episode) for one powerful step you can take to move from spinning in circles to focused action.
And as always, you'll find me at @jessratcliffe on Instagram.
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🎉 Exciting news! We (you and I) have a private Facebook group to hang out in. Join me in the group for exclusive content, coaching and conversation to help you supercharge your growth 🎉
How do you dream of spending your time in 12 months?
In today’s episode, I’m guiding you through an exercise to help you uncover your vision for how you would love to grow in the next 12 months.
Head over to the Facebook group to watch the video of this episode and continue the conversation in the comments, by sharing your one takeaway from this exercise.
Thank you for listening – see you in the group!
Jess
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Do you ever catch yourself putting off the work you actually want to do?
In his book, Do The Work, Steven Pressfield calls the invisible force that holds us back, Resistance. So in today’s episode, we’re digging into when, why and how Resistance might show up for you and I’m sharing 3 ways – and A’s – to help you move through it so that you can do the work you feel called to do.
The 3 A’s:
🚀 Awareness
🚀 Alternative
🚀 Action
And as always, if you have a question or simply want more content, you'll find me at @jessratcliffe on Instagram.
Thank you for listening.
Jess
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Do you notice yourself making assumptions about what other people might think about you? And then living into those assumptions as if they're true? In this episode, we're building our awareness of the subtle assumptions we make...about what other people might be thinking about us. We're catching how those assumptions can hold us back and steal our joy. And then, we're choosing our assumptions, so that we can release the ones that limit us and step into the ones that serve us. I hope you enjoy! jessratcliffe.com / @jessratcliffe
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Do you ever notice yourself feeling heavy when you say yes to something you want to say no to? Or when you compromise on a commitment you've made to yourself?
In this episode, we're uncovering what our boundaries are, how we can stand by them and why it can feel so hard saying no!
I hope you enjoy!
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You know that feeling when you’ve got all of these ideas and you’re not sure where to begin or what to focus on first and it can all feel a little overwhelming? Like we're drowning in our own ambition? And we catch ourselves not starting at all?
In this episode, we’re creating order in our overwhelm so that we're fearlessly focused on the ideas that feel meaningful.
I hope you enjoy!
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This episode is the second of a 3 part series. In this episode, I coach you through an exercise to help you uncover your vision and sense of direction for the year ahead (or the timeframe that feels right for you).
You’ll want a notebook and about an hour or so to work through this exercise deeply.
In the final episode of this series – coming on Monday 6th January 2020 – I'll be answering your questions, AMA style, so send me what’s on your mind in direct a message on Instagram, where I'm @jessratcliffe and I’ll coach you through them.
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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This episode is the first of a 3 part series. In this episode, we’re reflecting on your year and I invite you to settle in as I coach you through questions for reflection, so that you can uncover the insights, learnings and new perspectives that you’re taking with you into 2020.
It’s my intention that this episode feels like we’re in a coaching session together, so find your favourite notebook, make your favourite drink and let’s settle in.
In the second episode of this series – coming on Monday 30th December 2019 – I’ll be coaching you through an exercise to set your intentions for 2020 and start turning those ideas into action.
In the final and third episode of this series – coming on Monday 6th January 2020 – I'll be answering your questions, AMA style, so send me your questions in a message on Instagram, where I'm @jessratcliffe or to jess@jessratcliffe.com if you prefer email and I’ll coach you through them.
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Do you ever notice yourself dancing around the edges of your vision? Holding back from taking action, from showing up with unwavering self-belief...and you're not sure why?
In this episode, we’re exploring the power of self-commitment and how it can move us from inaction to action, from holding back to moving forward.
I hope you enjoy it!
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Who could you be if you let go of your limits? Do you ever catch yourself living into a limitation, thinking "if I had...then I would..."? In this episode, we're exploring why we do that and how we can spend more time as our higher self than our lower self. I share a story from a coaching conversation, where I helped Katie bust through a limit they had and do something they felt was out of reach. I hope you enjoy it! jessratcliffe.com / jess@jessratcliffe.com / instagram.com/jessratcliffe
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Do you ever wonder why it feels so hard to make the change know you want to make? In this episode, we get under the skin of why we resist change, even when we want to make it. We unpack the 3 ingredients that need to be present for change to happen, according to the Fogg Behaviour Model for behaviour change. And we look at how we can harness those 3 ingredients to actually make the change we want to make.
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Let's dive into how you can turn your ideas into action and find focus when you feel overwhelmed.
In this episode, I mentioned...
- Matt D'Avella's YouTube video on The Three Year Rule.
You might also enjoy an article I wrote following on from last week's episode...
- How to Start Building the Leader You Want to Be
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In this week’s episode, I’m sharing an idea that’s close to my heart for so many reasons – not only is it the foundation of my work as a coach, it’s the idea that changed my life.
It’s the idea that we can build the person and leader we dream of being. That we can take the visions we have for ourselves and our future and proactively turn them into reality.
So if you’re curious about how you can start applying this idea to your own life, this episode is for you. And as I mention at the start, this topic feels so big, it’s going to trickle into a second-parter next week.
I hope you finish this episode with new insights, ideas and clarity for the change you’re seeking to make – and the person and leader you truly are.
Things we mention in this episode:
- Episode 20 of The Diary of a CEO by Steven Barlett
- Shine On with Reese – the episode with Sara Blakely – on Netflix
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This week, the theme across a number of my coaching clients was a desire to “take up more space” – to be more bold – so in this episode we’re exploring ideas for how you can do exactly that. Whether it feels like you hold back when you have an opinion to share or sense that you’re playing smaller than you know you could, this episode is for you.
We talk about The Metronome Effect, which I shared in an IGTV this week, and how you can harness that tool for landing on your blend of boldness.
I hope you finish this episode excited to start owning your opinions, ideas and epic-ness even more – and feel ready to take your presence and impact to the next level.
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Things we mention in this episode:
- Episode 105 of Squiggly Careers: How to Own the Room with Viv Groskop
- How to Own the Room (podcast)
- How to Own the Room (book)
- My IGTV on The Metronome Effect (5 mins)
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This week, we're getting curious about trust – trusting ourselves, our ideas and our inner compass. Inspired by a podcast I've loved listening to this week with Seth Godin & Chase Jarvis and a coaching session with a new client who finds themselves struggling to start, we're exploring a few ideas for how you can start before you feel "ready".
We talk about the idea of The Compass vs. The Map, the story behind this idea and how our compass can help us shift from holding back to taking action on our ideas.
I hope you finish listening to this episode, feeling excited to test out your compass and turn the one idea we uncover together into reality.
Love
Jess
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Things we mention in this episode:
- Chase Jarvis' podcast: The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
- The podcast episode with Seth Godin & Chase Jarvis: Creator Therapy with Seth Godin in New York
- Chase Jarvis' book: Creative Calling
- Seth Godin's blog: Seth's Blog
- One of Seth Godin's books: Tribes
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You might notice that today's episode has a slightly different title. Over the last couple of weeks, I've felt a nagging sense that things have got a little boring. It feels like I've been wrapped up in creating what I think you might enjoy or need and so, have lost touch with what I feel inspired to share.
This episode is my first step towards reconnecting with that – with sharing the stories, insights and ideas that I feel excited to share with you. I hope you enjoy this episode and as always, if you have any questions or thoughts you feel called to share, I would love to hear from you.
Here's to being more us...oh, and the rocking horse that made me sh*t myself.
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Jess
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When you're at a crossroads or feeling stuck, how do you decide which path to take or how to move forward?
That's what we're uncovering today.
In this episode, we're digging into...
- Why you might be resisting your inner calling – and how to know if you are.
- How you can move from resisting to trusting your inner calling.
- And what you can do to starting hearing and acting on your inner calling more often.
At the start of this episode, I share a book recommendation: Never Split the Difference. It's a brilliant book for unleashing your communication skills, from everyday conversations to more nerve-wracking negotiations.
If you're enjoying The Unleash Your Extraordinary Podcast, I would be so grateful for a rating and review in iTunes, so other people can discover the podcast too.
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How often do you say yes when you want to say no?
In this episode…
- We’re uncovering why you might feel uncomfortable saying no.
- We’re reframing saying no from something that feels “bad” to something that feels powerful.
- And I’m coaching you through a few immediately-actionable tools to help you unleash your joy in saying – and owning your – no.
Plus, there’s a bonus coaching challenge to help you reclaim your no’s, which will leave you with more freedom, focus and fun by the time we’re done.
Does this episode spark an insight or action you'd love to share with me? Send me an email to jess@jessratcliffe.com – I'd love to hear from you.
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In this episode...
- We digging into how you can turn "negative" experiences – feedback, comments, situations – into experiences that serve your growth vs. leave you feeling shitty.
- We unpack what we're in control of when negative moments happen.
- And I'll coach you through 3 actionable techniques to unleash your positivity – and control – when those negative moments happen.
Join me on Instagram stories this week, where I'll be diving deeper into this topic: @jessratcliffe.
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In this episode, it's my intention to help you...
- Catch your inner critic in action by recognising how, when and why they show up for you.
- Bring the idea of the inner critic to life by sharing a story of how my inner critic, "Evil Jess", showed up for me this week.
- Listen to your inner wisdom – over your inner critic – by guiding you through a short and simple exercise that you can test while listening and take away with you.
I'll be on Instagram stories this coming week to share more ideas for how you can listen to your inner wisdom over your inner critic. See you there! @jessratcliffe.
In this episode, I mention the book Playing Big by Tara Mohr – I highly recommend it.
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What experiments can you run to intentionally iterate on yourself and who you want to become?
In this episode...
- We're digging into how to move beyond what's comfortable – how to intentionally iterate on ourselves to build who we want to become.
- We're exploring the idea of experimenting on – and moving through – our edges and what your edges might be.
- I'm coaching you through a few questions to help you identify the changes you want to make over next 100 days, so that you can walk into 2020 having started planting the seeds towards your growth today.
I would love to hear what you think of this episode – you can reach me in an Instagram DM and let's continue the conversation there.
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What if "imposter syndrome" is one of the most powerful self-fulfilling prophecies of our time? What if by subscribing to the belief that we're experiencing imposter syndrome, we're making ourselves feel like an imposter?
In this episode...
- We're pulling "imposter syndrome" apart – I share why I believe it's bullshit and what I've witnessed is really going on when we feel it.
- We dig into what might be going on for you if you're experiencing "imposter syndrome".
- And we wrap with 3 immediately-actionable techniques for taking back control and freeing yourself from the grip of "imposter syndrome".
I would love to hear what you think of this episode – let's continue the conversation over Instagram DM.
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What are the self-fulfilling prophecies that are running your world?
Where do you notice yourself thinking or saying “I’m not…” statements that aren’t serving you? Maybe it’s “I’m not a public speaker” or “I’m not a manager” or “I’m just not good at _____”
In this episode...
- We're digging deeper into self-fulfilling prophecies and how the stories we tell ourselves influence what we believe, feel, think and do.
- You'll hear about a self-fulfilling prophecy that’s been with me since I was 7 years old.
- And we look at how life could be different if we were free of the self-fulfilling stories that are limiting us.
Lastly, I leave you with a coaching challenge to help you spot your stories this week and start breaking free. Listen to the end for all the details.
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I've been thinking a lot about joy and how, in the pursuit of becoming who we want to be, we can steal our own.
We beat ourselves up for not being further ahead. We focus on what we're lacking – on the gap – rather than what we've achieved. We let our negative inner voice rule the roost, sending us into a spiral of self-doubt, overthinking and playing small.
Doesn't it feel like personal development is hard enough?
So why do we make it harder by tearing ourselves down vs. cheering ourselves on?
In this episode, we explore how you can unleash your joy and bring a sense of lightness and fun to our personal development, as we grow together week by week, episode by episode. And I invite you into a challenge this week – listen to the end for all the details.
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In this episode, I'm here to help you move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling in control, so you can show up as you desire and achieve the ambitions you dream of.
You’ll discover why you might be feeling overwhelmed and we'll dive into 3 techniques to help you start taking control today.
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When we're unclear on where we're "going", it can feel like we're aimlessly floating through life – like we're moving in circles rather than moving forwards.
On the other hand, when we feel clear on where we're going, we wake up each day feeling excited, inspired and energised to move towards that vision.
In this episode, I'm here to help you move from feeling like you're floating through life to feeling clear and focused on where you're going.
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Do you feel unclear on what you want? You're not alone.
When I'm running one of my Unleash Your Extraordinary workshops, one of the questions I'm asked the most is...what if I don't know what I want?
If that question is on your mind, this episode is for you. You'll discover...
- Why you might be struggling to feel clear and confident in what you want
- The invisible forces that might be clouding your clarity and holding you back from defining your desires
- How to start getting clear in what you want – the changes you want to make and the choices you want to act on
- What to do next...
I would love to hear one insight that you're taking away from this episode. You can reach me at @jessratcliffe on Instagram or at jess@jessratcliffe.com.
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You know that feeling when a "negative person" walks in the room and we move from feeling free to feeling frozen – unsure how to be or what to say?
When there’s an individual who feels like a negative presence in our lives, it can cause us to shrink, hold back and stay quiet. To feel like we can only be a slither of our full selves – and we know that limits our confidence, creativity and growth because we're only being the "safe" part of who we are (in those contexts).
So in this episode, we dive into…
- Why we can be so impacted by negative people – and what their negativity really means.
- How to identify whether you’re experiencing a negative person in your life…and if you’re a negative person in others’ lives.
- What we can do to change our approach from both perspectives.
I hope this episode sparks a deeper level of awareness and the actions to start changing how you deal with negative people - from today on.
I would love to hear one insight that you're taking away from this episode. You can reach me at @jessratcliffe on Instagram or at jess@jessratcliffe.com– I'd love to hear from you.
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How do we build the people we dream of being, so we can create the lives – and impact – we dream of creating?
Inspired by a talk I delivered to a group of entrepreneurs for Virgin StartUp’s StepUp program this week, I’m excited to capture the essence of my talk for you in this episode. My hope is that this episode creates the experience – or a taste – of being in one of my coaching workshops.
We dive into…
- The life-changing experience that inspired me to start building the person I want to be and help as many people as I can fulfill their potential.
- The Unleash Your Extraordinary framework – the 3 steps and how it can help us build the people we dream of being.
- And I’ll coach you through the 3 steps of the framework to help you identify and start iterating towards one change you dream of making.
As always, I hope this episode sparks a smile, a new insight and an idea...or two.
What's one takeaway that landed with you from this episode? I'd love to hear – you can reach me at @jessratcliffe on Instagram or at jess@jessratcliffe.com.
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How do we build our confidence back up after a knock? What is confidence, really? And what causes it to feel knocked?
That’s what we explore in this episode. We’ll also dive into…
- The 3 mindsets that can limit our feeling of confidence and belief that we can build it
- What confidence really is and therefore, how we can create it – in this moment
- 3 techniques to help you intentionally build your confidence and start doing so today
As always, I hope this episode resonates with you and leaves you feeling excited to test out the techniques we cover.
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When we know it's time, how do we gracefully exit or evolve a friendship in a way that leaves everyone feeling good?
In this episode, we explore:
- The signs that we've outgrown a friendship
- Two ideas for how we can exit or evolve a friendship
- And how you can put them into action in a way that serves you and the person it feels you’ve outgrown
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What would be possible if you gave yourself permission to pursue your boldest ideas, to be your most brilliant you (in all contexts) and to let go of the beliefs, identities or people that are no longer serving you?
In this episode, we cover:
- 3 themes of permission: to pursue our boldest visions, to show up and take action in alignment with those visions and to let go of what's no longer serving us.
- How to identify where we're waiting for permission and what we're holding onto that it's time to release.
- What could be possible if we gave ourselves the permission we're seeking.
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What do you want MORE of this year? What do you want LESS of?
As we move into the second half of the year (this episode went live on 1st July 2019), it's my intention to help you reflect on your year so far so that you can intentionally create the year ahead.
We cover:
- How I've reflected on my year so far – with a mid-year audit, inspired by this episode of the RISE podcast – and what I've learnt from doing so
- How to reflect on your year and how you've spent your time and energy so far
- And I coach you through your own mid-year audit to help you identify what's served your growth this year – what you want MORE of – and what it's time to start saying no to – what you want LESS of.
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How do we achieve something that feels bigger than anything we’ve achieved so far? What’s the key to creating the outcomes, impact and success we dream of creating?
Those are the questions we’re exploring today. In this episode, it’s my intention to spark a new and playful way of approaching your goals.
So this episode is for you if…
- You – or your team – have a BIG goal and it feels like your current approach isn’t “working” or – perhaps, more importantly – you aren’t enjoying it.
- Your goal is SO big it feels overwhelming and you find yourself focusing on the gap – on what’s missing – between where you are now and where you want to be.
- You’re excited to experience a new way of approaching your goals – one that sparks a new perspective AND that you can put into practice today.
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How do you start your day? How do you create a morning routine that serves you and the person you're becoming?
In this episode, we're going to create a morning routine that sets the foundation for a day of believing in yourself more, doubting yourself less and taking action without overthinking, so that you can finish the day with a smile on your face, knowing you've had an impact.
This episode is for you if...
- You've struggled with creating – and sticking to – a morning routine.
- You find yourself taking on what others suggest vs. focusing on what would best serve you.
- You're excited to experiment with how a morning routine (whether it's 5, 10 or 15 mins) can change the rest of your day.
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Does it ever feel like you've reached a ceiling of your growth and you can't seem to breakthrough to the next level? Or do you ever spot yourself doing things that you know aren't serving your growth, like procrastinating or being overly critical of yourself and your work?
This episode is for you if...
- You've reached that ceiling and you're ready to move past it
- You notice yourself doing things that aren't serving you or your growth
- You're curious as to why we might self-sabotage, what it means in action and how we can act differently when we spot it.
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Have you ever wondered how it's been possible to turn an idea into a product that serves billions of people? And how, if that's possible – with the likes of Facebook, Google and many others – we can apply the mindset of building products to building ourselves?
This episode is for you if...
- You're constantly curious about how you can grow
- You're feeling blocked by a lack of clarity on what's next for your growth
- Or you're spending too much time with our good friend, overthinking and you're ready to get into action
In this episode, I'm guiding you through...
- 3 lenses from the world of product development that we can apply to our personal development
- A series of questions to help you find clarity, achieve awareness of what's holding you back and take action to move forward
- A mindset shift to apply when your inner talk and self-limiting beliefs kick in
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This episode is a little different to the voice memos that have been before. Having just returned from holiday, where I had the time and space to reflect, dream and think differently, I discovered I've been playing small with this podcast and I'm ready to start playing bigger.
In this episode, we cover...
- How I noticed I've been playing small and what I'm going to do now that I know
- The 3 "i's" I've been sitting with – Intention, Instinct and Integrity – and I ask you a few questions to spark your own insights for each
- How the podcast will be evolving moving forward
- Plus, we drive by the milestones in my story that inspired the work I do now
And I mention these links...
- My "Creating the life I want" post: https://medium.com/@jessratcliffe/creating-the-life-i-want-efc35c6e440a
- My interview with The Art of Speaking Up: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/33-what-to-do-when-your-fears-are-getting-in-way-showing/id1436888741
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Last week, I was interviewed by the DrivenWoman team on the power of positive habits and how we can create them. And I'm excited to share that conversation with you today.
You'll discover why I have cold showers (I know, I know), what my morning routine looks like and hear me apply the Unleash Your Extraordinary framework to creating new habits.
I'll be speaking at DrivenWoman's Festival of Doers on Friday June 7th 2019, if you're in London and fancy a day of new insights, actions and hanging out with me.
What’s one habit you’re happy to have started recently? Let me know over on Instagram.
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Do you ever feel stuck – like your growth has slowed or stalled altogether? This memo is for you.
Inspired by a group coaching session I ran last week, we dig into how we can move from feeling stuck to taking control of our growth.
As always, I'd love to hear from you – if this memo resonates, let me know on Instagram: instagram.com/jessratcliffe
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In today's memo, we're riffing on the topics of change and identity, how one can make or break the other and how if we want to make a lasting change, we might want to start on an identity level.
As I mention at the end, I would love to hear from you...
- What's one change you've made that's stuck?
- What's one change you want to make that you're struggling to crack?
Message me at jess@jessratcliffe.com or @jessratcliffe on Instagram with your answers and I'll get back to you.
The podcast I mention is: "How To Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind For Automatic And Lasting High Performance" by The Mind Your Business Podcast with @JamesWedmore.
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In today's memo, we're digging into why we – you and I – fear rejection.
We uncover when and how it shows up and how – with the awareness of what it sounds like – we can start building the habit of moving through it to show up more powerfully.
Does this memo resonate with you? I'd love to hear how – send me a little note to jess@jessratcliffe.com or if you're listening on Anchor, you can message me directly in the app and I'll get back to you.
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Having coached hundreds of future (and present) leaders in the last two years – from London to San Francisco and companies including Salesforce and Virgin – I've noticed a pattern. There are three common blockers that hold us back from taking our impact to the next level:
- Lack of clarity
- Lack of confidence
- And lack of consistent action
Today, we're creating confidence, which feels like the bed rock of all three.
We're unpacking what confidence is, debunking three myths that block us from feeling it and taking three steps to create confidence right now.
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Do you ever feel blocked from taking action? And find yourself spinning up everything that could go wrong vs. right?
In those moments, it’s likely a limiting belief – an assumption you’re making about what’s possible for you – has kicked in; hijacking your thinking and stopping you in your tracks.
In this memo, we're running through a technique that will equip you with the steps to break through your limiting beliefs when they appear.
You'll discover...
- why our limiting beliefs show up
- how to catch them when they're hijacking your thinking
- and what to do to turn your limiting beliefs into positive action
Next step:
I'd love to hear...
- the one limiting belief that comes up for you
- and a one tiny step you're going to take to turn it from a blocker to positive action
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What are you holding on to that's no longer serving you and your growth? How are you fighting for your limitations vs stepping into your potential?
What stories are you telling yourself that no longer have to be true? What if they were never true in the first place.
Let's dig into why we hold on to stories, fears and beliefs that no longer serve us. And how – when we have the awareness of what we're holding on to – we can let those limitations go.
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Last week, I went to a talk by Lewis Howes (School of Greatness) in London. It was such a great talk and I walked away with a smile and a number of powerful "a-ha" moments. One in particular has stayed with me. It was a question Lewis asked us in the context of how we want to grow:
What terrifies you?
When I heard this, my response surprised me because nothing jumped to mind!
On one hand that feels incredible – and I feel a sense of pride – because I’m doing things now that would’ve terrified me a few years ago. On the other, it feels like there's an opportunity for even more growth.
As you'll hear in this memo, that question ignited a desire to think bigger and bolder and I hope it sparks the same for you.
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When we're on the cusp of starting something new or making a change we want to make, it's easy to get stuck. We overthink ourselves into a feeling of overwhelm and hold back from taking action.
In today's memo, we're exploring how we can get out of our heads and into action by testing our assumptions.
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What's blocking you from creating the life you want?
What narratives or limiting beliefs are holding you back from becoming who you want to be?
In this memo, we'll identify what's been blocking you from making the changes you want to make.
I'll guide you through the second step of the Unleash Your Extraordinary framework – Deconstruct – to help you see those blockers as assumptions to be tested rather than thoughts to be believed.
When we're finished, you'll have a quick and powerful technique to return to whenever you're feeling blocked.
I'd love to hear if you're listening to this podcast over a quick hello in an email or Instagram DM.
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When do we ever step back and let ourselves dream about who we want to be? How often do we intentionally define the person we want to create? And then set about making that person reality.
In this memo, I help you do exactly that. By guiding you through the first step of the Unleash Your Extraordinary framework – Dream – and a technique I use in my live coaching sessions, we'll uncover who you want to be, how you want to show up and the impact you want to create.
You’ll want something to take notes with, ideally a pen and paper but your phone could work too.
If you're curious about Unleash Your Extraordinary and how we might be able to work together, head to jessratcliffe.com/coaching to learn more.
As I mention at the end, I'd love to hear from you:
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Imagine how it would feel to doubt yourself less, believe in yourself more and feel inspired to take action towards your goals.
Last week, I had the pleasure of coaching an incredible group of ladies live at The AllBright in London. And that was our mission – to walk away doubting ourselves less, believing in ourselves more and ready to take action that propels us forward.
In this live recording, you'll hear me coach the group through the 4 steps of my Unleash Your Extraordinary framework. It's a great introduction to — and experience of — the framework in action. Discover more about Unleash Your Extraordinary and how we can work together at www.jessratcliffe.com/coaching.
As always, I hope it’s helpful and I’d love to hear your thoughts – I'm @jessratcliffe on Instagram.
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Today, we're unpacking why we fear failure – why the thought of it is so powerful that it holds us back from even trying and flip it on it's head to explore what “failure” even means.
I share two of my biggest “failures” with you and how they’ve shaped who I am – and what I do – now. And take you through a concept called the "fear iceberg".
As always, I leave you with a few questions that I hope will spark insights, ideas and actions that excite you.
I'd love to hear your thoughts when you've had a listen – I'm @jessratcliffe on Instagram or jess@jessratcliffe.com.
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Today, we're diving into how self-doubt holds us back and I let loose on "Evil Jess" – sharing how my sneaky inner critic and self-saboteur shows up to try and keep me small.
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