Managing the Smart Mind: Recent Episodes
Else Kramer
In this podcast, master certified coach, speaker and trainer Else Kramer shares strategies from her coaching practice for people with smart minds. This podcast is geared towards gifted adults - and the people who manage them. She discusses how to avoid bore-out and burnout, how to love your fast brain whilst accepting some of the challenges it may bring, and how to design a life that perfectly supports your smart mind. She also advocates for wider understanding and acceptance of giftedness, and neurodiversity in general. Else a.k.a. Coach Kramer works with people and companies from all over the world and is based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. She has a degree in Philosophy from King's College London, built a successful business from scratch, loves LEGO, Japan and many more things. In addition to being gifted she's autistic, with a sprinkling of ADHD, and she loves to speak about neurodiversity and giftedness in the workplace. You can find her on Linkedin, or via her website, coachkramer.org.
Are you wondering whether it will ever be possible to combine not just two, not just three but many of your multiple interests? Then this Episode is for you!
Joel Burchard, this week's fast-brained guest, is a doctoral student in psychology, a multi-instrumentalist record producer, author, painter, Army veteran, business leader, and host of the philosophy podcast "From Nowhere to Nothing."
Now that's a crazy amount of things to balance out (in addition to being married) - so we talk about how he manages to successfully juggle all of the above.
We dig into the creative process, his musical journey, the concept of freedom, the meaning of life, why play is essential, and of course we talk a LOT of philosophy.
Main Learnings and Takeaways:
- Striving for perfection can be detrimental; instead, embrace your flaws.
- Moderation is key to avoiding burnout and maintaining a healthy balance in life.
- Trusting one's intuition is crucial in the creative process.
- Freedom in creativity comes from breaking free from societal expectations.
- Incorporating play into life fosters creativity, joy, and fulfilment.
- Reflecting on the meaning of life and confronting the fear of death can bring deeper understanding and purpose.
- Conscious decision-making is essential in finding meaning and purpose in life.
Show Notes
Joel's 'From Nowhere to Nothing' Podcast:
https://jbouchard.podbean.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast/from-nowhere-to-nothing/id1444343951
https://open.spotify.com/show/7fmjw6bjyuz4uCictzjbZl
Joel's Music:
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/joel-bouchard/519992444
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4k3k07P0kUJScZmGZJLtEm
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Hey smart human, did you ever dream about what you wanted to be when you grew up?
If, like me, you did, then you probably restricted yourself in what was possible for you.
And I'm guessing didn't consider becoming a business & cultural anthropologist who has designed a connecting tool using the power of LEGO serious play... This is exactly the beauty of my guest on this week's podcast Episode: what Dr. Kate is doing and creating is WAY better than anything you could dream up ahead of time.
In this week's episode, Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie discusses the importance of incorporating fun, play, and connection into our lives. She emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive environments that prioritize psychological safety and consent. We dig into what it means to be neurodivergent, the importance of freedom, the transformative power of information, and much much more.
If you only take one thing away from this Episode it should be this: Have more fun!
The main teaching and takeaways from this interview:
- Incorporating fun, play, and connection is crucial for a fulfilling life. By engaging in activities that bring joy and foster connections with others, we can enhance our overall well-being and satisfaction.
- By using hands-on activities and creative thinking, we can tap into our imagination and explore new perspectives.
- Creating inclusive environments requires prioritizing psychological safety and consent. It is important to create spaces where individuals feel safe to express themselves and where their boundaries are respected.
- Understanding and accepting neurodivergent conditions is essential for promoting inclusivity.
- Innovation has the potential to bring about transformative change. By embracing new ideas and approaches, we can challenge the status quo and find innovative solutions to complex problems.
- The concept of freedom and the role of power play a significant role in making a positive impact. By understanding the dynamics of power and advocating for freedom and equality, we can work towards creating a more just and equitable society.
Show Notes
Dr. Kate's website: https://www.kateraynesgoldie.com/
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateraynesgoldie/?originalSubdomain=au
More about the Superconnect Method:
https://www.kateraynesgoldie.com/superconnect
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In this podcast episode, I look at overconsuming knowledge and its detrimental impact on our lives. Because constantly seeking new information without taking the time to process and apply it can lead to overwhelm and a lack of focus.
In this digital age, we're blessed with an abundance of information at our fingertips. But, have you ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of knowledge you're consuming? I've been there, with a book collection growing faster than I could read and a reading list longer than my expected lifespan.
Here's the thing: Overconsumption of knowledge can actually hinder us from taking action and fully experiencing life. It can become a buffer, preventing us from applying what we learn. I've found myself guilty of this, using learning as a way to avoid other tasks or uncomfortable emotions.
So, what's the solution? It's all about balance. Here are some strategies I've found helpful:
- Limit the amount of new information you consume.
- Cap your learning hours.
- Apply the 50/50 rule - spend equal time learning and applying what you learn.
And if you struggle with saying no to new courses or certifications, I've got an "emergency intervention protocol" for you.
In the end, it's about identifying that one thing that would make your life 20% easier and prioritizing it.
Main teachings and takeaways:
- Overconsuming knowledge can hinder us from taking action and making progress in our lives.
- Constantly seeking new information without processing and applying it can lead to overwhelm and a lack of focus.
- Strategies to strike a balance include setting boundaries on information consumption, prioritizing quality over quantity, and allowing time for reflection and implementation.
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In this podcast episode, I dive into the topic of setting boundaries in relationships .
You'll learn what they are (and that, contrary to what some people think, they are NOT universal).
Failing to recognize or establish boundaries can result in stress, anger, and even the dissolution of a relationship.
In this Episode you'll get practical advice on how to set and enforce boundaries effectively, such as
- regulating the nervous system during conflicts
- communicating boundaries clearly and honestly
- realising that setting boundaries is not an attack, but rather a necessary conversation to address unresolved issues.
The main teachings and takeaways from this Episode:
- Boundaries are personal non-negotiables that differ for each individual based on their background, values, and experiences.
- Ignoring or neglecting boundaries can lead to stress, anger, and potential relationship breakdown.
- Setting and enforcing boundaries requires self-reflection, clear communication, and regulating the nervous system during conflicts.
- Establishing boundaries = being in integrity.
Show notes:
Episode 3 - People Pleasing
https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/10316527-episode-3-people-pleasing
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In this episode, I explore the significance of compromise in relationships and how it can bring about both power and joy.
Contrary to popular belief compromise does NOT mean giving up power or settling for less. Instead, it can actually lead to win-win situations, where both parties feel satisfied and valued.
Stop viewing compromises as deal breakers. Instead of seeing them as sacrifices or concessions, approach them with an open mind and a willingness to find common ground.
Effective communication and understanding each other's needs and desires are crucial in this process. By fostering a spirit of compromise, your relationships can flourish and grow stronger.
Main Teachings and Takeaways:
- Compromise in relationships does not mean giving up power or settling for less.
- Compromise can lead to win-win situations, where both parties feel satisfied and valued.
- All types of relationships can benefit from compromise, not just romantic ones.
- Compromises should not be seen as deal breakers, but rather as opportunities for growth and understanding.
- Effective communication and understanding each other's preferences are essential in the process of compromise.
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In this podcast episode, fast-brained dating coach Laerke Nielsen and I delve into the myths around attraction and offer practical relationship strategies.
Laerke challenges the notion of instant attraction, and advocates instead for ‘slow dating’.
We look at the dangers of projecting our desires and expectations onto others and touch upon crucial topics like:
- recognizing red flags in relationships,
- dealing with ghosting,
- how much you should demand of a potential partner,
- the importance of clear and open communication.
Laerke’s main message to those of you who date is to approach it with an open mindset, let go of negative beliefs, and embrace the process with a sense of enjoyment.
After listening to this Episode you will have plenty of insight into why dating may not have worked for you yet - and you’ll have plenty of tools to navigate the world of fast-brained dating and relationships.
And even if you’re not currently looking for a romantic partner, I highly encourage you to listen in because so many of this applies to ALL our relationships - both personal and at work.
Main Learnings and Takeaways:
- Instant attraction is not a reliable indicator of long-term compatibility.
- Taking the time to get to know someone before developing strong feelings is crucial.
- Projecting desires and expectations onto others can lead to disappointment and misunderstandings.
- Authenticity is key in building healthy and meaningful relationships.
- Recognising red flags and communicating openly are essential for finding and maintaining a healthy relationship.
- Letting go of negative beliefs and approaching dating with an open mindset can lead to positive experiences.
- Don't forget to enjoy the dating process and have some fun!
Show Notes:
Laerke's Podcast: Smart Women's Dating Podcast
https://smartwomensdatingpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: @laerkethelovecoach
https://www.instagram.com/laerkethelovecoach/
Laerke's Website: https://www.laerkenielsencoaching.com/
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In this podcast episode, Katherine McCord talks us through what it takes to foster inclusion, growth, and success within a company.
She debunks misconceptions about workplace accommodations and sheds light on their benefits and surprising affordability.
We talk about the importance of flexibility, curiosity, and trust when building a thriving team - and of being present and engaged as a leader.
One key takeaway from this podcast episode is the importance of flexibility, curiosity, and trust in fostering success within a company.Another significant learning is the role of a leader in driving positive change within an organization. Being present and engaged allows leaders to understand the needs of their team and provide the necessary support.
Last but definitely not least, we talk about the significance of setting boundaries, and self-advocacy. By establishing clear boundaries, individuals can maintain a healthy work-life balance and avoid burnout. Self-advocacy is crucial in ensuring that one's needs and concerns are addressed and will help you grow both personally and professionally.
Main learnings and takeaways:
- Flexibility, curiosity, and trust are essential for fostering success within a company.
- Workplace accommodations have numerous benefits and are much more affordable than leaders tend to think
- Leaders play a crucial role in driving positive change and supporting their teams.
- Setting boundaries and practising self-advocacy are vital for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and personal growth.
Enjoy this fast-paced deep-dive into how to lead diverse humans!
Show notes:
Work with Katherine:
https://www.titanmanagementusa.com/
Hire Katherine as a speaker:
https://www.kmccordspeaking.com/
Connect with Katherine on Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-mccord-093bb343/
Seth Butler's TedXTalk on Dismantling Stereotypes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzHMOA6Wzic
Celia Daniels on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/celiasandaniels/
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In this podcast episode, I look at designing your future from a meta-perspective and challenge conventional wisdom around visualization techniques.
The commonly suggested approach to visualize your ideal self often lacks emotional depth and may not be the best strategy for fast-brained humans like you for reasons I dive into in this episode.
Instead of asking the question "Who do I want to become?" I suggest a more dynamic and emotionally resonant method: focus on how you want to feel on a daily basis.
This is how you can 'design' a fun future:
- make a list of the emotions you wish to experience regularly
- identify activities or experiences that evoke these emotions.
- redesign your life to incorporate more and more of those activities
By focusing on feelings rather than a rigid identity, you can chart a path towards a life that allows for flexibility, resilience, and fulfillment.
This way of doing things turns traditional self-development on its head by emphasizing feeling states as guideposts, which enables a more organic and emotionally rich planning process.
Main Learnings and Takeaways
- Traditional self-development methods, like visualization, may not work for everyone, particularly those who are very smart, highly adaptable and resilient.
- Instead of focusing on "who you want to become," concentrate on "how you want to feel"
- Make lists of the feelings you want to experience regularly and the activities that evoke these emotions to create a guidepost for your life direction
- Go for small shifts rather than giant jumps
**Resources:
Episode 47 on Visualisation:** https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/11977984-episode-47-how-to-use-visualisation-to-improve-your-life-and-make-much-better-use-of-your-smart-mind
Episode 48 on Troubleshooting Visualisation:
https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/12023543-episode-48-troubleshooting-visualisation-internalised-oppression-social-cultural-pressure-other-programming-and-bridging-the-gap
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I love meeting smart humans who are as interested in emotions as I am - so it was such a joy interviewing Ashley on emotional (and physical) well-being, AI, the start-up scene, living in Barcelona and much, much more.
Ashley is an experienced strategy and product leader who has delivered artificial intelligence products at companies such as Amazon and Facebook and helped shape technology strategy at Capital One and American Express.
She has a BA in Behavioural Biology and MA in Communications focused on Behaviour Change from Johns Hopkins University. And she’s obsessed not just with health, but also with making generative AI more inclusive.
We cover a very broad array of topics, including:
- Ashley’s reading habits and how she keeps her brain active
- The Importance of embodiment and bodily sensations
- Her passion for understanding the impact of trauma, nutrients, and movement on health
- Daily routine for mental and physical health
- Challenges and experiences of living in different cities and countries
- Reflections on biases and barriers in society and the tech industry
- Concerns about AI, social media, and the need for diverse voices in discussions
- How to meet like-minded smart humans to play and collaborate with
And at the end, Ashley extends an invitation to anyone who wants to work on making generative AI more inclusive - you can contact her via her LinkedIn below.
Enjoy this whirlwind journey through the world of health, emotions, and tech!
Show Notes
Ashley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyduquekienzle/
Almma Health: https://sites.google.com/almmahealth.com/almma/home
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Hey smart human! Have you ever dreamed of buying companies, improving and optimising them, and selling them again?
Then you’re going to love this interview with former Paperboy of the Year Adrian Knight.
Adrian is an accomplished acquisition entrepreneur and business turnaround expert, dad to a beautiful three-year-old, and owner of a smart ADHD brain.
During our conversation, he shares how he has used his smarts, skills and experience to build Spectacular Group - a multi-million revenue group of children’s education companies.
We dive into how he runs multiple companies with an ADHD brain (hint: boundaries, self-care and trust are some prime ingredients), how finding his purpose changed the way he works, as well his path towards his success - including being down to his last five dollars in San Francisco without a plan B.
Adrian also shares how he has smartly designed his own curriculum for personal growth - including fun physical challenges.
We talk about the importance of relationships over numbers, how to build teams and run them with an ADHD mind, his challenges and how he is constantly overcoming them.
There is so much to learn from and get inspired by - so listen in and be inspired by the story of Adrian Knight….
Show Notes
Adrian's website: https://www.sixfigureturnaround.com/
Adrian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrianjknight/
Connect with Adrian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianjohnknight/
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I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Dan French, a multi-talented fast-brained human who has successfully combined careers in comedy, academia, and public speaking.
Dan is not your typical comedian. He has a brain that allows him to juggle multiple careers simultaneously. When boredom strikes, he turns to various creative and intellectual pursuits, effectively splitting his brain into two halves. This unique approach has enabled him to excel as a marketeer, comedy writer, stand-up entertainer, and rhetorician.
We talk networking, ethical persuasion, and travelling the world as a stand-up comedian on cruise ships.
Dan is also a professor in rhetoric, a powerful tool for effective messaging and communication. Despite its often negative association with sales and politics, rhetoric can be used for good - and Dan shows you how on the podcast.
He also shares his technique of using a meta-level approach to abstract issues, enabling you to remove emotions from conversations and emphasizing the importance of validating the other person's perspective.
Other topics we cover include:
- Embracing vulnerability and authenticity
- The impact of humour on mental health
- The value of continuous learning and personal growth
- The role of creativity in problem-solving
- The significance of community and support networks
- The impact of storytelling
- The potential for comedy as a catalyst for social change
Should comedians be given more power or at least a more prominent role in society?
Do we need to reinstate the court jesters? I'd love to know what your thoughts are after listening to this Episode!
**Show Notes
Rhetoric Warriors: https://rhetoricwarriors.com/ 500 Rockets: https://500rockets.io/ 21 Coliseums of Persuasion: https://www.amazon.com/21-Coliseums-Persuasion-Winning-Knowing/dp/0983361649 Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-french-ph-d-6ba9059/**
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Hey smart humans, my inspiring smart guest on this Episode, Jay Aigner most definitely doesn’t stick to one thing!
Jay's life is a whirlwind of activities. He credits his upbringing in a rural area, where boredom was not an option, for instilling in him a constant need to find something to do.
His hobbies range from flying planes, which helps him overcome his fear of heights, to playing video games and cooking with his daughter.
He has founded and currently runs a multiple-million dollar business, JDAQA.com with over 60 employees across 3 hubs.
He has his own podcast - The First Customer - where he interviews founders about their business and how they got their first customer.
And he creates the most stunning astrological images.
So piloting. Ice Hockey. Astrophotography. Running a multi-million dollar business. Five kids - and a sixth one on the way. Oh, and there’s a dog too!
How is this even possible?
Well, you’re about to find out.
During our deep dive into entrepreneurship and keeping life interesting with a smart mind, we talk about things like:
- the importance of sleep (yes! Jay still sleeps!)
- trusting people
- following your passions
- the joy of giving
- taking risks,
- how to build communities
- freedom
- money
and much, much more. Oh - and we bust some goal myths along the way.
Buckle up because we go fast - and there is a ton to learn here!
Enjoy 90 minutes with Jay Aigner...
Show Notes
Find Jay on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/
Jay's Company Website: jdaqa.com
Jay's Incredible Astrophotography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aignerastro/
The First Customer Podcast: https://www.firstcustomerpodcast.com/
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I am so excited to share with you the inspiring journey of Francesca Busca, a former lawyer turned mosaic artist. Francesca's story is a true testament to the power of aligning your life with your interests and passions.
Francesca trained as a lawyer, but became instantly hooked on mosaic art after a visit to a Roman basilica in Italy.
She started creating and studying mosaics - as well as innovating the whole field.
In this interview, you'll learn:
- Francesca Busca's background and journey in designing a life aligned with her interests and passions
- Her experience studying law and transitioning into mosaic art
- How she quickly became an expert and started innovating in her field
- Her approach to making rubbish beautiful and spreading awareness about pollution and waste reduction
- Her personal rituals, productivity, and the importance of having time to think and be alone for creativity.
Francesca Busca's journey is a testament to the power of following one's passion and making a positive impact on the world.
Through her art and activism, Francesca inspires us to make a difference and create a better future. Her story is another great reminder that it's never too late to pursue what truly makes you happy.
Show notes
You can find Francesca and her stunning work here:
https://www.francescabusca.com/
https://www.instagram.com/francesca_busca/?hl=en
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In this joy-full and enlightening interview, Swami Nityananda and I explore spirituality and personal growth for fast-brained humans.
There are so many gems in here that I can't even begin to summarise them - but here are four of Swami Nityananda's main teachings:
1. Embracing Joy
Joy is not something external to us; it is an innate quality within every individual. By being fully present in the moment, practising gratitude, and embracing simplicity, we can tap into the endless source of joy that resides within us.
2. Practicing Mindfulness
Mindfulness and meditation are powerful practices that allow us to quiet the mind, expand our awareness, and experience inner stillness. By incorporating meditation into our daily lives, we can enhance our well-being, connect with our true essence, and access higher levels of consciousness.
3. Self-Realization and Transformation
Recognize that at the core of our being, there is peace, joy, and unconditional love.
By letting go of limiting beliefs and attachments, we can connect with our true nature, live from a place of authenticity and joy, and experience personal transformation.
4. Ambition and Striving (this could well be my favourite part)
True ambition arises from a place of connection with our inner light and aligning our actions with our true nature.
It is not about forcing or striving excessively but rather working joyfully, wisely, and confidently from a space of pure love and inspiration.
5. The Three Knots
In yogic teachings, the three knots are identified as ignorance, desire, and action. Untying these knots involves realizing that the light we seek is already within us, releasing the belief in separateness, and understanding that our true essence is interconnected with everything. By living in alignment with these teachings, we can find guidance, focus, and inspiration to manifest our unique talents and contribute to the well-being of ourselves and the whole.
6. Interconnectedness
We are all interconnected, and our well-being is intertwined with the well-being of others and the world around us. By recognizing this interconnectedness, we can work towards thriving and succeeding while also supporting the thriving and success of others. Our individual contributions, whether in work, relationships, hobbies, or daily activities, are essential parts of a larger transformation of human structures.
These teachings offer profound insights and practical guidance for leading a purposeful, fulfilling, and spiritually aligned life - and together with the rest of the interview provides plenty of inspiration for designing a life that works with your smart mind.
Show Notes
You can find more information about Swami Nityananda's book, "The Yoga of Pure Awareness", here: https://awakeyogameditation.org/awake
The Awake Yoga Meditation website: Awakeyogameditation.org
Instagram: @swami_nityananda_giri
Instagram: @awakeyogameditation
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/awakeyogameditati
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In this interview, Leah Elson and I explore a wide range of topics, including overcoming imposter syndrome, cultivating resilience, fostering community, and promoting gender equality in STEM fields.
She shares personal experiences, insights, and practical strategies throughout - and you will learn not only how she has managed to write and illustrate her first book, but also whether honey is actually bee poop...
We talk about the importance of recognizing one's accomplishments and strengths, how to combat self-doubt and support others facing similar challenges.
And of course we dive into her important work combating and debunking bad science!
She also addresses the issue of gender disparities in STEM fields, shedding light on the experiences of women and the need for increased support, inclusivity, and advocacy.
I have no doubt this interview will leave you both inspired, better informed, and with a big smile on your face.
You can find Leah's new book, There Are (No) Stupid Questions in Science, at your local bookstore, or read more about it on her website: https://www.leahelson.com/books
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Do you constantly contaminate your time by multitasking?
Are you only able to be content when you feel productive?
Then tune in to this week's episode to learn how to uncouple your self-worth from your productivity, and design a much more fun, healthy, and energising life.
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Do you hate predictability with a vengeance?
Is your worst nightmare knowing what you're going to do three weeks in advance?
Do you refuse to be pinned down or hemmed in by commitments?
Then you may be suffering from the rebel-syndrome.
In this Episode you'll learn how real autonomy and freedom are found - and no, it definitely doesn't reside in deciding in the moment.
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Do you feel as if you've never got enough time?
Are you greedy for more?
Then listen to this Episode to learn what is actually the problem (spoiler alert: it isn't time) - and what to do about it.
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Are you constantly running out of time?
Do you feel as if there's never enough?
Then this Episode will help you reframe your time mindset completely.
You'll learn how to start spending time intentionally, and feel time rich instead of time poor.
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Do other people complain that you're a bit 'too much' or 'too intense'?
Have you made it a habit to hide who you really are?
Then this podcast is a reminder that you are not responsible for the way other people feel.
That you're doing a massive disservice to yourself if you try to make THEM feel OK rather then for YOU to be OK.
Listen in to learn what's really going on when people try to shrink you into a box that fits their expectations, and what to do about it.
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Do you think you KNOW what you should be doing to have a better life, but for some reason you cannot bring yourself to do it?
Or that you feel that there's the most amazing tool or strategy out there that everyone is raving about, that doesn't seem to work for you at all?
Then this Episode is for you!
You'll learn why most mainstream tools don't work with your non-mainstream brain.
And you'll learn how to figure out whether the problem is
- the wrong tool,
- the wrong person wielding it, or whether
- you're trying to apply the tool or strategy in the wrong place.
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You’re here because you want to change.
You know that you have so much potential and that your life can be better.
And a lot of coaching teaches you to
=> decide who you want to become
=> visualise it as often and as vividly as you can
=> start acting ‘as-if’ and live into it
=> take action for it to become a reality
Well, that is all very lovely in theory.
But to most smart humans, the question of ‘Who they want to become’ is a massive mystery.
Listen in to today's Episode to learn how to solve this conundrum and find your true Future Self.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Episode 35 - Optimising for the Wrong Things
Episode 48 - Troubleshooting Visualisation
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This is the fifth mini-cast in a series designed to give you a sneak peek into my new membership community, Shamelessly Smart.
So far we’ve covered finding your Big Thing, Impact Projects, your brain being a bit of a brat and your fear of your inner critic.
**Today we tackle an important missing piece:
Energy Management.**
You'll learn how to do an energy inventory before you even start planning.
And there's a super fun activity I've designed for you to get rid of massive energy leaks, a Guilt Trip, which you can find here:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ready-go-guilt-trip-else-kramer/
If you'd like to learn how to manage your energy in an easy, fast and fun way, together with me and a bunch of other smart humans then you know what to do.
Sign up for Shamelessly Smart.
https://www.coachkramer.org/shamelessly-smart
Are you looking for a community of like-brained humans to learn from network and play with?
Do you want to finally start and finish working on your most important projects?
And are you ready to get coached by an expert on smart minds (i.e. your podcast host) at a crazy affordable rate?
Then you want to check out Shamelessly Smart:
https://www.coachkramer.org/shamelessly-smart
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Welcome to the fourth mini-cast of this series that gives you a sneak peek into my new membership community, Shamelessly Smart.
So far we’ve covered finding your Big Thing, Impact Projects and your brain being a bit of a brat.
Today we look at the two main reasons why it’s hard to start something new:
- Your brain will ALWAYS try to protect you from unpleasant emotions.
- Your inner critic (a.k.a. you being a giant *sshole to yourself)
Listen to this mini-cast to learn how to work on things outside your comfort zone regardless of your brain and inner critic.
Are you looking for a community of like-brained humans to learn from network and play with?
Do you want to finally start and finish working on your most important projects?
And are you ready to get coached by an expert on smart minds (i.e. your podcast host) at a crazy affordable rate?
Then you want to check out Shamelessly Smart:
https://www.coachkramer.org/shamelessly-smart
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Welcome to the third mini-cast giving you a sneak peak into my new membership community, Shamelessly Smart.
So far we’ve covered finding your Big Thing, as well as focusing on the here and now and actually getting things done through Impact Projects.
But we need to address the elephant in the room too: your lack of follow-through.
Listen in to learn what you need to do to counteract your brain's bias towards easy, so you can follow through on things outside your comfort zone.
Are you looking for a community of like-brained humans to learn from network and play with?
Do you want to finally start and finish working on your most important projects?
And are you ready to get coached by an expert on smart minds (i.e. your podcast host) at a crazy affordable rate?
Then you want to check out Shamelessly Smart:
https://www.coachkramer.org/shamelessly-smart
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This week I’m sharing a series of short and sweet podcast Episodes to give you a taste of what it is like inside my new membership program, Shamelessly Smart - enjoy part 2!
Yesterday you found the 'big lever', the The One Big Thing.
Now what?
Having a point on the horizon is great, and useful, but what do you do next.
That's what you'll learn in this mini-cast.
Forget about figuring out a 12-month trajectory - what you want to think about is your Impact Project.
Listen in to this short sneak peek into Shamelessy Smart to learn what that is and how to find it. And, if you like what you hear, sign up to join Shamelessly Smart.
Are you looking for a community of like-brained humans to learn from network and play with?
Do you want to finally start and finish working on your most important projects?
And are you ready to get coached by an expert on smart minds (i.e. your podcast host) at a crazy affordable rate?
Then you want to check out Shamelessly Smart:
https://www.coachkramer.org/shamelessly-smart
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This week I’m sharing a series of short and sweet podcast Episodes to give you a taste of what it is like inside my new membership program, Shamelessly Smart - enjoy this first teaser!
What is the smartest possible way to change your life?
Finding the Lever.
The One Big Thing.
Listen in to this short sneak peek into Shamelessy Smart to learn how, and, if you like what you hear, sign up to join Shamelessly Smart.
Are you looking for a community of like-brained humans to learn from network and play with?
Do you want to finally start and finish working on your most important projects?
And are you ready to get coached by an expert on smart minds (i.e. your podcast host) at a crazy affordable rate?
Then you want to check out Shamelessly Smart:
https://www.coachkramer.org/shamelessly-smart
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In this second part of my interview with autistic icon and multiple six-figure CEO Maisie Hill, we dive into:
- Finding the red thread in your career and work, even (especially) when you pivot often
- How Maisie is using Formula One as an inspiration for her business
- The pros and cons of pivots and shiny objects
- How she works with her team
- How she has designed the business to let her do what she excels at
- How her Director of Operations keeps her in check
- Why it’s useful to sometimes also go to the dark side
- The importance of rigour when it comes to craft
- Working with nature rather than against it
Enjoy this second part!
If you want to learn more about Maisie’s work, books, and podcast visit her website:
https://www.maisiehill.com/
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My guest this week is the amazing Maisie Hill.
I can’t even begin to list all her achievements here: she’s a master certified life coach, a menstrual cycle expert, a bestselling author and an autistic icon.
Maisie has been a massive inspiration to me in how she shows up as the CEO of her business. We all have assumptions about what running a multiple 6-figure business looks like, and Maisie boldly defies all of these!
During this first part of our interview we dive into:
- What it was like growing up as a smart kid from a council estate
- How bored she got studying Nursing
- How studying acupuncture gave her the perfect blend of multi-dimensional growth: knowledge, skill, travel, etc.
- Her experience of writing her first book, how she found the perfect collaborators, dealt with her fear of criticism, etc.
- The importance of letting experts do their thing
- How being autistic influences her life and relationships
- How to keep a sense of core identity when you’re constantly growing and learning new things and morphing into new incarnations of yourself
Enjoy this first part, and if, after listening, you want to learn more about Maisie’s work go straight to her website:
https://www.maisiehill.com/
where you'll find out about all the amazing things she does, including her podcast, which I highly recommend.
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I'm building the perfect community and program for fast-brained humans.
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If you want to learn more, send an email to shameless@elsekramer.com with the word 'smart' in the body - and I'll send you the PDF with all the details.
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Welcome to the second part of my interview with the incredibly awesome and fierce, one and only, Judith Gaton.
If you haven’t heard the first part yet do not proceed - go back and listen to the previous episode first - it will make WAY more sense that way.
And if you have, I’m sure you’re dying to hear more about Judith’s vision and what she’s trying to change in the world.
We talk about all the things around being in the world with a smart mind and running a business, including:
- changing the discourse around wealth
- how the way you take care of yourself even in the smallest ways speaks volumes doubt how much space you take up
- having social interaction plans
- no longer tolerating things that are physically uncomfortable
- her beautifully ambitious vision for the legacy she wants to leave
- how she keeps running her business exciting and fresh
- finding her own way rather than listening to other people’s advice
- the importance of economics, especially for artists and other creators
Enjoy part the Second!
Want to learn more about Judith's work?
Check out her Website
And follow her on Instagram
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It's called 'Shamelessly Smart' and you're invited!
If you want to learn more, send an email to shameless@elsekramer.com with the word 'smart' in the body - and I'll send you the PDF with all the details.
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Welcome to this interview with the amazing, inspiring, all-over-awesome Judith Gaton.
Judith is a Master-certified life coach, personal stylist, lawyer, and entrepreneur.
She's also the author of the book "How to be a F*cking Lady: A Modern Guide to Being Charming and Fierce AF" and the host of the scintillating podcast "Style Masterclass with Miss J".
She is the founder of Modern Charm School, an exclusive online social club for women who are ready to leave their mark on the world. Whether it's through style, commanding more, or creating wealth, she will be the guide you need to take your life to the next level.
Judith and I had the BEST time talking together about being 'a smart cookie' and all that entails.
In this first part of the interview, we look at her incredibly interesting career path and dive into topics like:
- Accents and code-switching
- Becoming a master negotiator
- Dancing to stay sane and Judith’s Choreography projects
- Her first degree in fashion and the importance of using different areas of your brilliant brain
- When and when not to raise your hand when someone else makes a mistake
- Her switch from fashion to law
- Nervous breakdown after her mentor died 30 days into practice
- Working with BIG attorney egos
and much, much more!
Where to find Judith:
Check out her Website
And follow her on Instagram
Resources mentioned in this Episode:
Smart People Problems - The Chameleon Complex
https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/11484071-episode-36-smart-people-problems-the-chameleon-complex
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It's called 'Shamelessly Smart' and you're invited!
If you want to learn more, send an email to shameless@elsekramer.com with the word 'smart' in the body - and I'll send you the PDF with all the details.
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Welcome to the second part of my marathon interview with Naomi Dunford, the founder of Ittybiz.
In this second part, you'll learn:
- why Naomi got 1000 people to quit their day job,
- hwy failure doesn’t exist for her
- what it's like to be a minimalist digital nomad,
- how for her, travel comes down to “going to a different place with better coffee and doing exactly what she does at home”
- the joy of niching down to your perfect people
- her very early and slightly inconveniently timed (hello Covid!) retirement
- her beautiful philosophy of ‘Go down Giving’,
- ADHD and time blindness
- how to approach hiring people for your business (hint: think marriage skills)
- running a successful business without being on social media.
And much, much more.
Enjoy this second instalment!
Resources mentioned in this Episode:
The Ittybiz Website (with lots of free resources and the Karma store):
https://ittybiz.com/
To celebrate one year of the Managing the Smart Mind Podcast I have a TON of things to share with you:
- free coaching the subconscious sessions
- a PDF with summaries of the first 55 Episodes
- free workshops on Decision Making, Career Clarity and other fun topics
The only thing you need to do to join the party is to sign up for my newsletter, via:
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On this week's episode, I'm talking to Naomi Dunford, the founder of Ittybiz, and who I've been following and learning from since probably 2007.
Naomi, in addition to being incredibly smart, is Romani Canadian, a small business coach and internet marketing veteran.
As you'll learn during this conversation, she actually got 1000 people to quit their day jobs before she even turned 30.
She also has both autism and ADHD and has always been a digital nomad. Also: Naomi unschools her teenager and she flat-out refuses to use social media.
In this first part of the interview, we talk about
- how being unemployable can be a great reason to start a business,
- what she has learned about hiring people and how to manage them, especially with ADHD.
- the Cheerios effect
- the myth that if you build it, they will come.
- how being rebellious and pissed off can actually help you create amazing products.
- the recurring desire to be 'a proper business owner' and how this is always the first thing we ca do for ourselves and our business
And, as a bonus some stories about the early days of internet marketing.
Enjoy this first part!
Resources mentioned in this Episode:
The Ittybiz Website (with lots of free resources and the Karma store):
https://ittybiz.com/
Episode 59 - A week in the life of your smart, neurodivergent coach:
https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/12492538-episode-59-a-week-in-the-life-of-your-smart-neurodivergent-coach-and-podcast-host
To celebrate one year of the Managing the Smart Mind Podcast I have a TON of things to share with you:
- free coaching the subconscious sessions
- a PDF with summaries of the first 55 Episodes
- free workshops on Decision Making, Career Clarity and other fun topics
The only thing you need to do to join the party is to sign up for my newsletter, via:
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Do you often compare yourself with others and feel you fall short?
Then this Episode is for you!
You'll learn what actually happens when you compare, and the steps you need to take to address it:
- Lean into the feeling
- Vent, express, move
- Attend to yourself: what do you really need here?
- Go resource yourself
Having a hard time noticing when you fall into compare & despair? Here are two massive hints:
Using the word 'should' or
'If only...'
When you want to compare & despair, you're getting data. Use those data not to make yourself feel bad, but instead, to make yourself feel better.
Resources mentioned in this Episode:
Episode 30:
The One Word you want to eliminate from your vocabulary
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1960175/episodes/11270502
To celebrate one year of the Managing the Smart Mind Podcast I have a TON of things to share with you:
- free coaching the subconscious sessions
- a PDF with summaries of the first 55 Episodes
- free workshops on Decision Making, Career Clarity and other fun topics
The only thing you need to do to join the party is to sign up for my newsletter, via:
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Have you been told to 'dream bigger'?
In this Episode I explain why, despite this being a nice idea, it doesn't work for me - and how I get my brain and body to open up to endless possibilities instead.
You'll learn how to courageously, adventurously and sensuously step into your true desires to uncover what you really want and start living into that dream.
To celebrate one year of the Managing the Smart Mind Podcast I have a TON of things to share with you:
- free coaching the subconscious sessions
- a PDF with summaries of the first 55 Episodes
- free workshops on Decision Making, Career Clarity and other fun topics
The only thing you need to do to join the party is to sign up for my newsletter, via:
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Hey smart human! Check out this mini bonus episode to hear all about another thing I'm celebrating - and to learn how you can book a free 1-1 session with me.
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In the run-up to the One-Year Anniversary of the podcast I asked you what you'd like me to talk about - and this was one of them.
What does my week look like?
How do I make things work with my unique smart mind?
Tune in to learn all about how I've organised things to do what I'm best at, and to learn how these have evolved into my personal Rules for Living:
- Decide as much as you can ahead of time;
- Switch things up to keep your brain engaged;
- Batch activities as much as possible;
- Automate or delegate ANYTHING that you’re not great at;
- Figure out your own ideal conditions in which you can thrive;
- UNDERschedule instead of overscheduling - create lots of buffer space;
- Do as many of the things that light you up as you possibly can;
- Use simple ‘prompts’ to instantly get you in the right state, e.g. perfume, music, etc.
- Accept your own wants, needs and desires.
Resources mentioned in this Episode (no, not sponsored, I just share these because I absolutely LOVE them):
Sony WH-1000XM3 Noise-cancelling headphones
Headspace
Pukka Tea
To celebrate one year of the Managing the Smart Mind Podcast I have a TON of things to share with you:
- free coaching the subconscious sessions
- a PDF with summaries of the first 55 Episodes
- free workshops on Decision Making, Career Clarity and other fun topics
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Welcome to this second part of an interview I did with Associate Professor Claus Grand Bang.
If you haven't listen to part 1 yet, you definitely want to check that out first.
In this second part, we dive into the following:
- what Claus learned from losing all his money;
- the smart ritual he has designed to switch from work to free time
- what he loves about Science Fiction
- how ChatGPT and AI in generally is going to be a massive game-changer, especially for humans with smart minds
...and many other fascinating topics. Enjoy!
The book Claus mentioned in this Episode is:
"New Eden" by Kishore Tipirmeni
You can find Claus' YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ClausGrandBang/
And you can connect with him on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clausgrandbang/
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Welcome to the second year of the podcast - and a series of interviews with inspiring smart humans.
In this Episode, I talk to Claus Grand Bang (yup, that's his real name - more about that in the podcast), who is an Associate Professor in Denmark and does things well..let's say...a bit differently!
We had so much to talk about that I divided the interview into two parts.
In this first part you'll learn more about how Claus has completely overhauled the way he teaches, what his advice is to parents of smart kids, what drives him in his work and much, much more.
We also talk about a very impactful event he experienced as an exchange student in the US which has changed the way he sees the world and his role in it.
You should definitely listen in if you want some ideas on how to create autonomy at work to pursue a more creative way of thinking and working!
You can find Claus' YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ClausGrandBang/
And you can connect with him on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clausgrandbang/
As we're approaching the first anniversary of the podcast I would love to answer ALL your questions about having a smart mind, managing it, and any other burning questions you may have in a special anniversary Episode.
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Are you ready for something fun?
This week you'll learn how to access your internal ChatGPT - all your knowledge, experiences, etc. - through meeting up with your Future Self.
Want to figure out how to achieve your goals?
How to feel more connected?
Or anything else Google can't answer for you?
Then tune into this Episode to learn how to access your inner knowing and find the perfect answers...
As we're approaching the first anniversary of the podcast I would love to answer ALL your questions about having a smart mind, managing it, and any other burning questions you may have in a special anniversary Episode.
You can submit your questions (anonymously if you prefer) via this link: https://www.coachkramer.org/anniversary
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This week, I share the secret to slowly and gently overcoming your perfectionism and fear o failure: start doing something you currently SUCK at.
Something that you cannot ‘hack’ with your smart mind.
Something creative, that involves skill.
Something that will cause you to be frustrated.
Something you cannot control.
You’ll learn what kind of things will help you do that - AND have fun in the process.
How to set it up so that in addition to failing and being frustrated, you will learn insanely valuable life skills over the next six months.
And I share my own creative project of choice - evolving around one of my favourite things.
As we're approaching the first anniversary of the podcast I would love to answer ALL your questions about having a smart mind, managing it, and any other burning questions you may have in a special anniversary Episode.
You can submit your questions (anonymously if you prefer) via this link: https://www.coachkramer.org/anniversary
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Are you reconsidering something you decided on earlier?
But are you not sure whether this is a smart idea or a cop-out?
Then tune in for this week's episode where I give you a list of smart questions to help you figure it out.
With the questions, you'll quickly get clarity on whether it is a good idea to rethink things - or whether you are indeed being a bit flaky.
You'll learn how to differentiate between:
- true goals vs. 'should' goals
- avoidance of discomfort vs. change of circumstance
- the superficial stories and the underlying motivations to change your decision
And last, but definitely not least: the importance of having your own back, always (as illustrated by a Brother's Grimm Fairytale).
You’ll also hear all about my decision to cancel a trip to Venice and spend a week in the North of the Netherlands instead…
Resources mentioned in this Episode:
Mini-course in Emotional Agility:
https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/11699717-episode-40-how-to-change-the-way-you-feel-about-pretty-much-anything-a-mini-course-in-emotional-agility-part-1
Podcast Episodes on Decision Making:
https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/10471184-episode-7-decision-making-part-1
https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/10472514-episode-8-decision-making-part-2
How to get started - and how to keep going:
https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/11196602-episode-27-how-to-get-started-and-how-to-keep-going
As we're approaching the first anniversary of the podcast I would love to answer ALL your questions about having a smart mind, managing it, and any other burning questions you may have in a special anniversary Episode.
You can submit your questions (anonymously if you prefer) via this link: https://www.coachkramer.org/anniversary
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Are you happy with your circle of friends? Or is there room for more people in your life?
If it’s the latter - as it is for probably 90% of gifted adults, this podcast is for you.
You will learn:
- Why navigating friendships is different for smart humans;
- The things that can trip you up when trying to meet new people as well as maintain friendships;
- The Smart Friendship Pyramid that you need to start building if you want more fun people in your life.
Resources mentioned in this Episode:
Episode 3 - People Pleasing
Episode 12 - Black and White Thinking - Part 1
Episode 34 - Perfectionism
As we're approaching the first anniversary of the podcast I would love to answer ALL your questions about having a smart mind, managing it, and any other burning questions you may have in a special anniversary Episode.
You can submit your questions (anonymously if you prefer) via this link: https://www.coachkramer.org/anniversary
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Did you know that you can change the way you think about yourself?You absolutely do NOT need to keep thinking about yourself as disorganised, shy, undisciplined, bad with money, or whatever belief is currently keeping you small.
In this week's Episode, I show you how to
- uncover the self-sabotaging labels that you are subconsciously applying to yourself
- replace them with new ones
- find evidence to support them
- rewire your neural pathways to support your new, more supportive labels
If you can, come to this Episode with a piece of paper and something to write with, because there will be a few prompts to play with.
Resources mentioned in this Episode:
Episode 11 - Clearing the Clutter in Your Brain
Episode 42 - How to change your thoughts
Episode 43 - Solidified Stories
As we're approaching the first anniversary of the podcast I would love to answer ALL your questions about having a smart mind, managing it, and any other burning questions you may have in a special anniversary Episode.
You can submit your questions (anonymously if you prefer) via this link: https://www.coachkramer.org/anniversary
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Do you often experience feelings of guilt?
Do you have a hard time setting boundaries and saying 'no' to people without feeling bad?
Then check out this Episode in which you'll learn
- the difference between Real and Unreal Guilt
- how to figure out which is which
- how to find and change the underlying beliefs that lead to Unreal Guilt
Pervasive guilt undermines self-confidence, authenticity, joy - all the things that make it fun to be alive.
Use the steps in this Episode to become aware of it - and let go.
Resources mentioned in this Episode:
Episode 6 - Gifted Guilt: https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/10430755-episode-6-gifted-guilt
As we're approaching the first anniversary of the podcast I would love to answer ALL your questions about having a smart mind, managing it, and any other burning questions you may have in a special anniversary Episode.
You can submit your questions (anonymously if you prefer) via this link: https://www.coachkramer.org/anniversary
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Thinking of starting a gratitude practice?
Or just feeling you should be WAY more grateful of everything you've achieved, accumulated, created?
Then this Episode is for you.
Listen in to learn why I think that for some smart humans gratitude practice is a bad idea, despite all the health benefits attached to it - and what I suggest you do instead.
As we're approaching the first anniversary of the podcast I would love to answer ALL your questions about having a smart mind, managing it, and any other burning questions you may have in a special anniversary Episode.
You can submit your questions (anonymously if you prefer) via this link: https://www.coachkramer.org/anniversary
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This week's Episode is a bit of a rant because I'm so mad at the harm that has been and is being done to humans with smart minds by telling them they need to change the essence of who they are in order to be successful.
In this Episode you'll learn why this is a big fat lie, what it will cost you to keep subscribing to it, and how to turn it around through:
- Uncovering the internalised voices
- Allowing the 'ouch'
- Asking what your need
- And then providing yourself with those resources
If you have children, this is even more important to be aware of because we want to break the cycle of abuse.
Resources mentioned in this Episode:
Episode 11 - Clearing the Clutter in Your Brain:
https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/10600672-episode-11-clearing-the-clutter-in-your-brain
Episode 24 - The Dark Side of Self-Improvement:
https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/11067816-episode-24-the-dark-side-of-self-improvement
Episode 29 - Mind Your Language - Negative Self-Talk
https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/11236380-episode-29-mind-your-language-2-negative-self-talk
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Do you have trouble trying to visualise your goals and really inhabiting that vision, as if it were real?Then you have a powerful clue that something is off.
In this Episode you'll learn four questions to ask when visualisation doesn't feel real:
- Is it YOUR goal?
- Do you have the visual vocabulary to see it?
- Is there a subconscious conflict?
- Does it trigger your nervous system?
And what to do when the answer to any of these is 'yes'.
You'll learn how to bridge the gap visually to create visions that work for YOU - and what to do when you get stuck.
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Are you using visualisation yet with your smart mind? If not, check out this episode on why you should, and how to do it.
Are you ready to make changing your life and achieving your goals much easier?
Yeah, you read that right.
It gets to be easy.
Breathe out, relax, and VISUALISE.
In this Episode you'll learn
- that you already know how to visualise
- the neuroscience of how and why visualisation works
- what areas of your life you can use visualisation on
- how to visualise in an effective way
Resources mentioned in this Episode:
Wheel of Life Workshop: https://www.coachkramer.org/take-stock-of-your-life
Goal Setting Episode 1:
https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/10791056-episode-17-how-to-set-goals-in-a-way-that-actually-works
Goal Setting Episode 2: https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/10830666-episode-18-three-secrets-of-successful-goal-setting
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**It's that time of year when we want to take stock of our life, decide where we want to be going and plan on how to do that.
But this year - let's do it the smart way.
In this special Episode - which is more of a workshop than a podcast - I take you through the smart way of using the classic Wheel of Life coaching tool to get clear on all of the above.
After going through this process you'll have gained:**
- appreciation of how far you've come
- awareness of where you're at
- insight into where you want to be going and
- ideas on how to get there
Here’s what you're going to need to do:
Get yourself a journal and something to write with, as well as some different coloured pens.
Download the workbook via the link on this page - and print out the worksheets if you like to work on paper.
**Create some alone time and space, listen to the podcast and get to work!
Resources mentioned in this podcast
The Smart Wheel of Life Workbook download page**
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This week, join me for a game of Snakes and Ladders on the board that is Lasting Change.
You'll learn about all the obstacles to lasting change (and how to circumvent them), like:
- internal change-resistance
- pushback from peers, friends, family
- self-sabotage
- negative bias
- running out of willpower
And you'll also learn about lots of ladders that will make achieving lasting change a lot easier, like:
- focusing on your growth
- practising your new identity
- organising support
- loving where you're at
Lasting change is possible - if you come prepared with knowledge of all the above, and the willingness to accept the inevitable setbacks.
Resources mentioned in this Episode:The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy
Episode 27 - How to get Started and How to Keep Going
Episode 12 - Black and White Thinking Part 1
Episode 13 - Black and White Thinking Part 2
Episode 29 - Negative self-talk
Episode 17 - How to set goals in a way that actually works
Episode 18 - Three secrets of successful goal setting
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*I've created an entire workbook for you to help you apply this mini-course - you can download it using this link*: https://www.coachkramer.org/emotional-agility-workbook****
Welcome to the final part of the mini-course in emotional agility.
In this Episode, I’m going to bring all the things you learned about your emotions and how to manage them in the past four episodes together and show you how to integrate them and apply them in your daily life.
I’ll give you a decision tree for emotions - as well as my shortcut for emotional management.
And I'll take you through four real life examples of emotional management in very different situations.
Resources:
I've created a workbook for you to help you apply this mini-course - you can download it using this link.
Podcast Episode 16 on Emotional Processing Technique
The Work by Byron Katie
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In this fourth part we’re going to dig a bit deeper into the art of influencing your emotions by changing your thoughts and thought-patterns.
Remember, your thoughts influence your emotions - whether they’re conscious or not.
And some of these have been imprinted in your brain so many times that they have become what I call solidified stories.
They seem so obvious and true to you that you won’t even consider questioning them.
You have solidified stories about the world, about money, about other people, about yourself.
And these solidified stories are a massive contributor to your emotions (remember: thoughts and beliefs in the database co-create your emotions in the moment as I explained in the first part of this mini-course).
So in this fourth part we’re going to look at how you can
- Identify them
- Unravel them
- Replace them
**Resources
I've created a workbook for you to help you apply this mini-course - you can download it using this link*.The Work by Byron Katie*
Episode 39 - Confirmation Bias
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We’re in part 3 of the mini-course on Emotional Agility - here's a quick overview:
In Part 1, we looked at the neuroscience of emotions. How they’re created - and how they shape both your experience and your future.
In Part 2, we focused on how you can create a healthy baseline for emotional wellbeing, and what you can do in the moment an emotion arises in your body.
In this third part we’re going to look at one component of all the ingredients that create emotions: your thoughts.
**I'll show you how to modify your thoughts to change your emotions.
You'll also learn when you should NOT change your thoughts to change your emotions (we don't want you to gaslight yourself), and when wanting to change your thoughts is actually a strategy to avoid doing something you'd rather not.
I believe Byron Katie's The Work is one of the best introductions to thought work, you can learn how to do that here:**https://thework.com/instruction-the-work-byron-katie/
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In this second instalment of the Mini-course in Emotional Agility, you will learn lots of tools and techniques to become more emotionally resilient.
You will learn how to create a healthy baseline for emotional agility by:
- Seeking out nourishing physical tactile experiences
- Getting exposed to natural light on a daily basis
- Spending time in nourishing environments
- Getting into a FLOW state
- Tracking positive experiences and achievements
And how you can create immediate relief when experiencing an unsettling emotion through:
- Moving your body to the emotion
- Self-soothing
- Reset your state
- Noting technique
- Emotional processing
- Transforming the energy
Resources mentioned in this podcast are:
The Huberman Lab Podcast Ep 68: Using Light to Optimize Health
Podcast Episode on Emotional Processing Technique
Podcast Episode on transforming frustration into energy
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Over the next couple of Episodes I’m diving into something that has a massive impact on our life and well-being: emotions.
In this mini-course on Emotional Agility you’ll learn:
- What emotions are and how they are created
- Why you want to intentionally manage your emotions
- How to decide which emotions you want to change
- How to change the way you feel about pretty much anything
In this first part we look at the neuroscience behind emotions and all the way they impact our life and well-being.
You'll also learn the answer to the question whether there are good and bad emotions and, if so, which are which.
At the end I give you an exercise to prep your mind for the next Episode, which has tons of tools on how to manage (and even change) your emotions.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Lisa Feldman Barrett's brilliant book 'How Emotions Are Made - The Secret Life of the Brain
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This week I look at something that can secretly sabotage your plans to change your life and relationships: confirmation bias.
You'll learn:
- what confirmation bias is
- why your brain is prone to it
- how it can be harmful
- how to unearth it (it's often unconscious)
- how to rewire your neural pathways towards better biases
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Visual explainer of confirmation bias:
https://we.tl/t-UY6AWEyRZ3
Podcast Episodes on Black and White Thinking with lots of practical tips that also help with confirmation biases:
Episode 12
Episode 13
The Work of Byron Katie - one of my favourite tools to challenge your biases and paradigms
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Do you have a hard time asking for help?
Feel like it's faster to do it all alone?
Or that you should figure it out by yourself because you have such a smart mind?
Then you want to listen to this week's Episode.
You'll learn:
- the thought errors that stop smart humans from getting help;
- the one thing you forget about when you think you should do it all alone;
- how to do an inventory of what you could stop doing using the willing/able quadrants.
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This week, I dive into something that plagues many smart humans: being chronically under-challenged.
I explain what it means to be underchallenged - and what you can do about it.
You'll learn about the comfort, growth and terror zones, and how to identify which one you're operating in.
And I'll help you do an inventory of different areas of your life to find out where you're under-challenging yourself.
Last but not least I give you lots of ideas on how to gently start challenging yourself in constructive AND fun ways.
Your smart mind deserves to be stretched and challenged, and so do you.
So give it what it needs.
You can download a PDF with zoning diagrams via this link.
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Because smart humans are extremely good at pattern recognition they are usually able to pick up on what it takes to fit in with a certain culture, group, or relationship very quickly.
It’s a very useful skill - a bit like the Matrix without the downloads.
It can also be a valuable coping mechanism when you’re growing up in an environment that may not necessarily be friendly towards outsiders.
But when you take this superpower too far it can turn into a complex - which I have dubbed the Chameleon Complex - and that’s what I look at in this podcast episode.
You'll learn how to recognise it and what to do about it - whilst still keeping the upside of this very fun and valuable skill.
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Does your smart mind love to optimise?
Do you use it to find the best deals, get the most done, be insanely efficient and get the absolute most out of your trips?
Then you're probably very good at optimising for time, money, and other traditional resources.
But you may be forgetting to optimise for the most important thing in the world: YOU.
Check out this week's Episode to learn how I realised how far my over-optimisation took me away from experiencing a fun trip and what you can do to stop over-optimising, and start living.
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Do you feel like you should always be better at things?
Do you avoid, postpone, or procrastinate?
Do you, in other words, display perfectionistic tendencies?
Then this podcast is for you.
You'll learn what perfectionism really is, and three approaches to combat it.
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This is number three in a series on ‘Smart People Problems’ - things that are challenging especially for humans with smart minds.
This week, I'm looking at the challenge of picking and sticking to One Thing.
How do you pick a career, a subject, a niche when, basically, there are an infinite number of things you could do?
When you're a multipotentialite, multi-passionate, 'interested in almost everything' human with a smart mind?
It all starts with a flawed assumption:
That you should pick and stick to ONE thing.
David Epstein's brilliant book 'Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specalized World' which very successfully debunks the myth that you can't be successful if you don't focus on one thing - I share some of his research on the podcast.
You'll also learn why you have bought into this paradigm for so long - and what you can do to step out of it without ending under the bridge all alone.
So tune in for tips on how to design, pursue and tell a story about a life that works with your unique smart mind.
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This is number two in a series on ‘Smart People Problems’ - because yes, it’s amazing to have a smart mind, but it also comes with a unique set of challenges.
In this second instalment, I look at how boreout affects smart humans.
You'll learn:
- What boreout is
- In what arenas it occurs
- Why smart people are at higher risk of boreout
- What you can do to cure or prevent it
As a smart human, you have different needs. Don't deny them - honour them.
Stop languishing and start living.
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Welcome to a new series on what I have dubbed ‘Smart People Problems’ - challenges most smart humans have to deal with during their lives.
**One that tends to be a constant in smart peoples' lives: smart shaming.
In this week's episode you'll learn**
- what smart shaming is (and isn't);
- how and where it shows up - and why;
- how you can address it.
I also talk about what leadership looks like w.r.t. smart shaming: what do you need to do to create an environment in which smart people are safe to be themselves?
Please join me in stopping the smart shaming in schools, institutions, the workplace, families - all the places where smart people are currently being discouraged to be themselves.
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This week, I'm looking at the 'dirtiest' word in the English language - the word that undermines both who you are and what you do.
I'll explain
- how and where it shows up
- the different categories
- why you need to stop using it - stat
- how to do that
Give it a listen, and then stop using that insidious word that makes you feel miserable!
In this second part of a series on how language can undermine your identity and self-worth, we look at negative chatter.
You'll learn about the four different types:
- catastrophising
- personalising
- polarising
- filtering
And gets lots of tips to counteract these.
At the end of the podcast I share three powerful tools that are guaranteed to reduce negative self-talk and help you start building up self-trust instead.
This is the first of a series of three episodes on how language influences our well-being.
How we talk to ourselves, about ourselves and the world has a massive impact on how we feel, perceive and experience life.
**Language matters - massively.
In this first part we’ll look at how to ask questions the right way - in a way that doesn't undermine you, but actually serves you.
You'll learn**
- which two things you'll always want to avoid when asking yourself questions
- how to catch 'bad' questions
- how to rewrite them so they work for you rather than against you
As always, you can download the transcript on the website, coachkramer.org.
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**Do you find it hard to get started and to keep going?
You're not alone - most smart humans have trouble navigating distractions and bumps they encounter along the way.
So how do you get started and stay on track?**
You may be thinking about motivating yourself by finding your ‘why’ for example, which is absolutely wonderful, but when it comes to starting a task or project, motivation is very overrated.
In this Episode you’ll learn what generates motivation from a neurological perspective, as well as a concept called the ‘progress loop’.
You’ll get lots of tips to apply this to your work and life so you can get started on important projects you’ve been avoiding but that you really want or need to work on - whether it’s admin, writing an application letter, or creating and shipping a new product.
In this week's Episode I take a look at something that plagues a lot of smart humans: Perfect Student Syndrome.
Unmanaged 'PSS' can result in massive anxiety, exhaustion as well as boredom and feeling trapped.
You'll learn how being praised for being smart as a child can encourage you to use being the perfect student as a coping mechanism. One that works - but it comes at a high cost.
I look at how this then shows up in adulthood, as well as the steps you can take to overcome it - to become a free, frequently failing human being again.
I also look at how Perfect Student Syndrome can show up in coaching/mentoring/teaching relationships. If your client is trying to be perfect they stop showing up as their true selves - and you both lose.
As always, you can download a transcript on my website, coachkramer.org.
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I came down with Covid this week, so instead of a regular Episode, I decided to interview myself.
Asking yourself great questions is an awesome tool which I recommend to a lot of clients: it can really help you reconnect with things that are important to you, achievements you've brushed away as flukes, things that bring you joy as well as inner wisdom that you may not always have access too.
So don't just listen to me with my raspy Covid voice - if you want to get to know yourself better and to (re)connect with your purpose, start asking your own questions.
If you have the budget you can even consider hiring someone to interview you - I can guarantee that it will give you so many ideas to create content about, as well as massively increase your self-appreciation.
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On this week's podcast I look at the dark and harmful side of the whole 'self-improvement' concept.
I explain how it can create a very vicious cycle that undermines your self-worth, self-trust and self-confidence.
I show you what is keeping you stuck there, and how to break out of it, so you can start loving yourself where you're at.
Whenever you set goals or make plans, do it not from a desire to 'fix' or 'improve' yourself.
Those are the worst reasons because they simply reinforce to your brain that you're broken.
I explain how to set goals in a different, much more compassionate and fun way, at the end of the podcast - and I invited you to also (re)visit Episode 18, which is all about this process of goal setting.
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In this Episode I talk about something that overachievers, over-improvers and other over-enthousiasts tend to forget in their urge to stretch themselves, improve processes or - let’s keep it real - save the world: having FUN.
How do you rate on the daily joy scale?
If it’s anything lower than an 8/10 you want to check out this episode for tips on how to invite more joy into your life without making it yet another ‘to do’.
In this final instalment of the Procrastination Saga I give you tons of tools to beat the Procrastination Beast.
We look at Environmental strategies, as well as seven Behavioural tools:
- Task Triage
- Compassionate self-talk
- Using emotions as a lever
- Smart time management
- Gamification
- Rules
- Reducing starting- and finishing - friction
For this Episode I really recommend a download - as well as the handy graphic I've created for you with a seven-step plan. You can download them on my website via this link:
https://coachkramer.org/podcast/episode-22-procrastination-part-3
In this follow-up to Episode 20 I dive into the underlying causes of procrastination, and what you can do to fix them.
In this Episode you'll learn:
- how your brain will want to move away from feelings that you actually need to move towards
- how thoughts you have about projects and tasks make it even harder to get started or keep going, and what to do about that
- what the standard saboteurs are that we all have in our heads
Check it out - and then TRY it out, and let me know how you get on.
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Hello smart human and welcome to the first of a series on one of our biggest dream-stealers: procrastination.
It’s a topic that is so enmeshed with things like perfectionism, identity, self-trust, self-regulation and time management that it will take at least two Episodes to tease it all apart.
In this first part I cover
- What procrastination is
- What happens when you procrastinate
- When it becomes a problem
- Whether everyone procrastinates
- Why smart humans have a higher risk of procrastination
- How to overcome procrastination
At the end of this Episode I have an assignment for you, which you want to complete before listening to the second part of this series, which is a deep dive into strategies to overcome procrastination.
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This week I look at something that is often stigmatised: smart people's need to be alone.
Society tends to frown upon this - especially if you're a woman - and you may have internalised this and feel guilty about your desire to spend time on your own.
In this Episode I cover:
- How and why the desire to be alone is often stigmatised;
- why smart people often need more alone time;
- how to figure out whether you’re avoiding social contact because of other issues, or just genuinely need alone time;
- how to effectively communicate your need for alone time and organise it.
It's time to start owning your desire to be alone so you can recharge and do deep work - and to help others do the same!
In this follow-up to last week's Episode on Goal Setting, I take you to the three ingredients that are usually missing when people set goals:
- Feelings
- Obstacles
- Small steps
In this Episode, you'll learn
- how to tap into your feelings to check whether you're setting the right goal
- how to start feeling into your goal and realising it in your life on a daily basis
- how to find and plan for obstacles
- why it's important to break it down into small, doable chunks
Together with Episode 17, this gives you a complete recipe for goal setting - now it's up to you. Set those goals and go after them - with LOVE rather than self-hatred.
In this Episode I dive into goal-setting.
I explain why it's massively important to set goals and not just coast, or live in the present (hint: it's your brain).
I also look at some self-sabotaging ways people use goal-setting, and how you can recognise these, like escapism and self-flagellation.
I also share tips on making goal-setting actually work for you in a fun way.
Give it a listen en then set yourself some super specific juicy goals!
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https://www.coachkramer.org/podcast/episode-17-how-to-set-goals-in-a-way-that-actually-works
In this week's episode, I share a technique that you can use to safely feel and process the emotions you've been trying to avoid.
We all do it - whether we use food, alcohol, social media, shopping, overworking, exercise, etc. We all try to avoid uncomfortable emotions.
But if we're willing to feel them instead, to move through them, so much freedom is available to us on the other side.
I explain all the steps for you to try this on your own, so you can start experiencing what it is like to feel better and what it is like to be at home with yourself.
As always, you can find the transcript of this Episode on my website:
www.coachkramer.org/podcast/episode-16-what-you-can-do-to-feel-better
To celebrate the first 2000 podcast downloads, I've created a Bonus Episode for you with something I get asked about all the time:
How do I manage my calendar and to do's with my neurodivergent brain?In this Episode I share three hacks:
- Outsourcing scheduling and setting ample reminders
- Using visual reminders in my workspace
- How I have set up my 'to do' list and keep it manageable
Give them a listen and then figure out what works for your beautiful brain!
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In this week's Episode I talk about injustice.
About all the things you see that aren't fair - and how your reaction may be making it worse.
I'll give you a fresh perspective on injustice and tips on how to deal with it in an effective way that doesn't cost you your health or sanity.
Give it a listen, so you can take your power back and fight the good fight in a way that works for you, rather than against you.
You can find a transcript of this Episode on my site, via this link: https://www.coachkramer.org/podcast
In this week’s Episode I talk about seven things that stop us from acting on our decisions.
- The way your brain is wired
- Thinking you need to feel good before you take action
- Not believing you can do it
- Not being specific about the action to take
- Not being willing to feel unpleasant emotions
- Not having your own back
- Not making the process as easy and fun as possible
I give you tips to counteract all these, so that you can start taking action and moving forward, instead of staying stuck.
Because this Episode is loaded with tips, you'll want to download the transcript. You can find it on my website, via this link
In this second Episode on Black and White thinking I dive into three tools that can help you counter it. If you haven't listened to the previous Episode do check that out first, because will refer back to several concepts I explain there.
The tools I introduce are:
- Modifying your language
- Thought diffusion
- Breaking things up
I give you lots of examples on how to use these and apply them to your own black and white thinking.
They are all surprisingly simple yet incredibly effective - so give them a try and let me know how it goes!
This week I dive into something that plagues all of us: Black and White thinking.
In this first part, I explain what it is, why we do it, and how it can start sabotaging our lives when it isn't kept in check.
I talk about how it can affect our thinking about our identity, take us from a growth into a fixed mindset, and cause perfectionist paralysis, amongst many other things.
At the end of the Episode I give you some tools and suggestions on how to find those pesky black and white thoughts that colour our perception - because it can be quite hard to catch them.
For this Episode I was inspired by a conversation I had with the fabulous Maisie Hill about what it’s like to be autistic. Do check it out on her wonderful podcast! Our conversation is spread out over two episodes: Episode 73 and Episode 74.
In our discussion, we share that one of the reasons we are able to thrive is that we both have designed a life that works with our smart, neurodivergent minds.
Instead of making ourselves and our specific needs wrong, we have (and still are) turning things around. We are designing our life experience to work WITH us, rather than against us.
So on this episode of Managing the Smart Mind I am going to talk about how you can do that too.
It all starts with clearing out the voices in your head that make you wrong for being who you are...
Becoming aware of them, seeing them for what they are, and then letting them go.
As always, you can find show notes and a downloadable transcript on my site, via this link:
https://www.coachkramer.org/podcast/episode-11-clearing-the-clutter-in-your-brain
A lot of smart humans experience frustration.
Whether it's at work, in daily interactions with other humans, or about the way way organise things on this planet - both at a macro and a micro level.
In this week's podcast I dive into frustration, how it can lead to stress (and eventually burnout), and how it disempowers us.
But you can also use it as a fuel for positive change - in fact, most of my crazy career has been driven by frustration.
Tune in to listen how you can change your thinking about frustration, and use it as a force for good.Looking for a transcript, show notes or a downloadable version of this episode?
Go to: https://www.coachkramer.org/podcast
This week is all about celebrations, and why they are massively important to your smart mind.
You've probably heard this before: in order to gain confidence, you need to become your own cheerleader.
But you may find that difficult, awkward, or even painful.
In this episode I give you plenty of leverage to start making the effort, as well as a fresh perspective on the whole 'celebration' thing.
You do not need to channel your inner Tony Robbins.
You just need to channel your most loving, kindest, self - whatever that may look like.
Tune in to learn how you can start celebrating in a way that works for you, so you can increase your confidence and, at least as important, joy.
Looking for a transcript, show notes or a downloadable version of this episode?
Go to: https://www.coachkramer.org/podcast
In this second episode on decision making, I look at the flawed assumptions underneath our thoughts about making decisions.
Basically: there is no such thing as the 'best' or the 'right' decision - and the sooner you realise that the better.
What you can do, is actually decide to make your decisions 'right'.
How? That's what I explain in the second half of this episode.
Looking for a transcript, show notes or downloadable version? Visit my website: https://www.coachkramer.org/podcast
This week we’re diving into something my clients ask about all the time: decision making. Because this is such a big topic I’ve spread it out over two episodes.
In this episode, I’ll explain how your smart mind actually makes it extra HARD for you to make decisions.
I’ll show you all the smart ways in which it tries to block you from making decisions - and how to fix that.
And in the next episode I’ll tell you how to make sure whether you made the right decision, and teach how to get better at decision-making.
Looking for a transcript, show notes or downloadable version? Visit my website: https://www.coachkramer.org/podcast
In this Episode I talk about something that plagues most humans with smart minds, whether they realise it or not: Gifted Guilt.
The idea that because you have been gifted this amazing brain, all these talents, you better go and do something insanely useful.
This line of thought, however noble it may sound, leads to a miserable life.
Stop buying into it, and rather than feel guilty, ask yourself what you WANT to do with this one, wild, precious life.
Looking for a transcript? Download the PDF on my website: https://www.coachkramer.org/podcast
In this episode I talk about how smart people can stay in their comfort zone even though on the outside it looks like they’re achieving amazing growth.
When everyone gives you a standing ovation if you’re just ‘winging it’ it can become a habit to do just that, score a quick dopamine hit, move on to the next thing.
In the long run this sets you up for massive disillusion, because you never get to experience real growth.
You have to start doing things that are hard for YOU - and they may look very different than you think.
Looking for a transcript? You can download the PDF on my website: https://www.coachkramer.org/podcast
Smart people often get accused of doing too many things, not 'sticking with it', lacking follow through.
But is that really too? Or is their brain just bored quickly?
In this Episode, I dive into the boredom, and why it may actually be a good things.
Could getting be bored quickly be one of your greatest assets?
Find out in this week's episode!
You can find and download a transcript of this episode on my website: https://www.coachkramer.org/podcast
In this episode I look at something that undermines your self-confidence on a daily-basis: people pleasing.
I give examples of how and where it can show up, and how you stop doing it.
No, it's not easy - but trust me: living your life out of integrity is much, much harder in the long run.
You can find download a transcript of this episode on my website: https://www.coachkramer.org/podcast
And you can find Jane Gunn's article on the extra pound on the restaurant bill here.
In this episode I look at one of the biggest reasons why being smart isn't a guarantee for an easy, incredibly successful, incredibly instagrammable life. Spoiler alert: your brain, smart though it may be, is incredibly outdated hardware that runs programming more suitable for times with tigers.
So it's time to give it an update - I'll explain how in this episode.
Would you like to read rather than listen, or to have an overview of everything I cover in my podcasts? Then head to my site for show notes, downloadable transcript PDFs and main takeaways of all podcasts:
https://www.coachkramer.org/podcast/episode-2-why-is-life-still-hard
In this episode I dive into the definition of intellectual giftedness.
What do people with smart minds have in common?
What four main characteristics do they share?
Hint: they have fast brains, get bored easily and have strong values.
If this is you: check out this episode.
If you work with people like this: check out this episode.
It will help look at smart minds more objectively, so we can stop smart-shaming and allow smart humans to fully show up as themselves.
Would you like to read rather than listen, or to have an overview of everything I cover in my podcasts? Then head to my site for show notes, downloadable transcript PDFs and main takeaways of all podcasts:
https://www.coachkramer.org/podcast/episode-1-what-does-smart-mean