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This is FLIGHT SCHOOL, a podcast for anyone who is ready to spread their wings and take flight into their greatest potential. I’m Jen Laffin, an Accountability and Mind Management Coach for Entrepreneurs, a master teacher, a journaling fanatic, a possible thinker, and a recovering procrastinator, who has been right where you are today. I’ve traveled this road and in this podcast, I share the tips, tricks, and teachings – plus a few treats – that helped me learn how to leave the cozy confines ...
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Welcome to ”Beautiful Mess,” a unique podcast that serves as a junction where entrepreneurship, personal development, and mental health and well-being conversations converge. This show is a celebration of the transformative power of life’s beautiful chaos, hosted by the astute Isabel Pollen. With a rich background in Theatre/Film and as a seasoned coach, Isabel brings a wealth of insights to the table. ”Beautiful Mess” is more than just a podcast; it’s a journey through the complex tapestry ...
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Jen Laffin is a former teacher turned mindset coach. She joins Isabel to discuss overcoming self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and procrastination. Her teaching career, filled with the challenges of educating the whole child, has given her the tools to help individuals achieve their goals. From being a social worker and a psychologist for her students …
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How we frame things can change the outcomes. Jiten didn't speak English when he first went to school in the UK. None. He felt isolated, confused, and alone. . When new students, who also didn't speak much English, were assigned seats next to Jiten, offered a perspective to truly feel the stigma of exclusion. Isabel, our host, dives a little deeper …
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We were all born to matter and have gifts to share with the world. That's Tom Doherty's life mission. Listen to Isabel navigate through Tom's Beautiful Mess called life. Tom's incredible story stems from challenges and chaos of childhood as he was raised by two teenage parents, challenges and chaos from childhood. As well, how he found himself as "…
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Zora speaks with us about her ‘jump’ from working for a number of high end organisations…Including Apple, Deloitte, Ericsson, Ikea and Syngenta to name a few…as a psychologist, senior people partner numerous leadership teams…to becoming a ‘mumpreneur’ who works with mindset and behaviour disruption. Through this work Zora crafts really concrete and…
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E08: Steve Arntz....‘Universal access to meaningfully connected experiences that inspire people to live better lives together
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Steve Arntz is the co-founder of ‘Campfire’...and a father and a husband. Steve speaks about realising what ‘family first’ really means to him…what it really feels like to commit to that statement. We hear about Steve’s spouse and children. We hear how Steve has managed to get back to his family being the centre of his world and how challenging tha…
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E07: Keri-Lynne Shaw …”you are allowed to love what you do and get the pay to match…I love helping people learn how to advocate for themselves and I do think it’s what I was meant to do”
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Keri-Lynne Shaw describes herself as a ….. KL describes how much power the phrase has for her when it comes to life and when it comes to career. We explore the frequent ‘mucky/messy’ situations that KL has come across as a Chief People Officer. How important it is to talk about these messy situations, and how by talking about it allows us to explor…
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Minola Jac has written the most exceptional book “Everyday Inspiration for Change” (or “my baby doorstopper”!!) … We chat about the book initially before diving into Minola’s incredible journey through her work and life. Minola has a way of articulating moments that will stay with you for many weeks after hearing this conversation. A journalist by …
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E05: Freddie Fforde: “...at Patch, we see ourselves as guests in somebody else’s community…”
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Freddie Fforde is the founder of Patch...Freddie introduces us to the vision of Patch and how it incorporates everything to do with community, collaboration and local business, as well as being a shared “work near home” workspace. We speak about how working near to the people and places that we love means that we can invest more time into those peo…
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E04: Kathy Love "...."there's a lot of messiness in my life...and there's also a lot of beauty."
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Kathy Love talks about how we can have beautiful moments within the mess of our lives. We share about Kathy’s role as “Chief Community Officer” for “The Outlier Project”, founded by Scott Macgregor, and what an inspirational and crucial community it has become for both of us. We hear about Kathy’s work and practice, particularly her own discovery o…
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E03: Botagoz Shantemirova ..."the things that I had to go through became a trigger for my self discovery”
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Welcome to another episode of Beautiful Mess where we explore how to navigate life's challenges and find meaning through adversity. Today's guest Botagoz Shantemirova shares her inspiring journey of personal growth after facing difficult life events. Botagoz shares how parenting her neurodivergent son opened her eyes in life-changing ways. Tune in …
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Ready to breathe easy through your beautiful mess? Today’s episode is all about untangling neurodiversity and finding empowerment through breath. As someone who received her own ADHD diagnosis later in life, Isabel Pollen brings a personal lens while demonstrating breathing exercises you can use anytime challenging conversations arise. Whether you'…
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Discover the beauty within life's chaos. On this premiere episode of Beautiful Mess, Isabel Pollen launches her new podcast exploring personal growth through diverse stories of challenge and strength. In the debut episode, hear the intriguing origin of the name "Beautiful Mess," and get a glimpse into Isabel's storied theater career. Discover her p…
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Welcome to Beautiful Mess, where personal growth is a lifelong journey. Join our host Isabel Pollen and her guests of entrepreneurs, mental health advocates, parents, and more! Our goal is to ignite curiosity, spark conversations, and offer practical strategies for navigating life's complexities.Di Isabel Pollen
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I believe that one of the reasons many people dislike goal setting is because they've attached a lot of guilt, shame, and blame to themselves when things go wrong. But it doesn't have to be that way. What if instead of making yourself feel bad when things don't go as planned, you decided to extend grace and space to yourself instead? Listen in to t…
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The great comedian Jerry Seinfeld is the inventor of the "Don't Break the Chain" productivity strategy that has helped me and many of my clients reach our goals. It's premise is simple and IT WORKS! Listen in to this week's episode of The Flight School Podcast to learn how you can build your own chain of productivity. Thank you for listening! Follo…
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Do you often wait until you feel 'ready' until you take the first steps on your goal journey? If so, this episode is for YOU! Listen in and learn: How the "I'm not ready" excuse keeps you in your Comfort Cave What the Readiness-Procrastination Cycle is and how to break it Practical strategies to take action NOW and create your own readiness _______…
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How has your progress toward your goals been so far this year? Quite often, I've found that when you aren't making as much progress as you'd like, it's because you are spending too much time engaged in backward-facing activities, instead of forward-facing activities. What's the difference between these two kinds of activities? And how can you tell …
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This week, I turn 53. I was what you would consider to be a later-in-life bloomer. I didn't really get my act together to decide what I wanted to be when I "grew up" until I was 38 and that target has changed several times since then. If your brain is telling you "I'm too old" as a way of keeping you from flying, this episode is for you. Listen in …
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Our minds are filled with the thoughts, stories, and beliefs that we’ve been carrying our whole entire lives. They are so much a part of us that we never stop to ask ourselves if these thoughts that we are using to make decisions about our lives are actually our chosen truth (or if they’re even helpful). In this week's episode, we’re shining the sp…
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In this week's show, I'm joined by Amanda Stern, a passionate journaling coach who empowers individuals to embark on a transformative journey through the power of journaling. Amanda and I discuss: The power that journaling has to help us navigate challenges and change How to use journaling as a tool for self-discovery, personal growth, and owning y…
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Happy 2024! Before I dive into the new year, I want to take a minute to share with you the 10 lessons that I learned about myself, my business, and my potential in 2023. These lessons are deep and taking the time to reflect on them is setting me up for even bigger success in 2024. My hope is that you can learn something from my journey and that you…
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It is said that how we do one thing is how we do everything so have you ever taken the time to figure out your patterns for quitting on your goals? Chances are that you have a very specific habit when it comes to giving up. And once you identify this habit, you can stop it so you don't keep self-sabotaging your success. Listen in to this week's epi…
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One of the steps that I see a lot of goal-setters miss is actually taking the time to plan the actions they need to take to reach their goals. They set ambitious goals, but do not determine the exact steps they need to take to meet them. In this week's episode of The Flight School Podcast, I lead you through three steps to help make your action pla…
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It's goal-setting time of the year again. Are you ready? On this week's episode of The Flight School Podcast, we are talking about setting BIG goals in 2024! Listen in and learn: Why your mind wants you to keep your goals simple The six questions to ask yourself to help set your big goals for 2024 What two things we need to remember as we set our N…
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Whoosh! That's the sound of 2023 whipping by us. Are you ready for 2024? In this four-part series, I'll help get you there so that 2024 is your best year yet in the goal-setting department. This week, we begin by looking back with an important task that is often missed in goal-setting: reflection. Grab your journal or notebook because I've got seve…
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Too often, we hold ourselves back from doing the things that would help us grow because of money. On this week's Flight School Podcast, our co-pilot is Renee Cohen, a certified financial planner. I love Renee for her ability to discuss money in a way that leaves you feeling empowered and I know she will inspire you with how easy it could be to chan…
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Gratitude is in the air this month so why not talk about how gratitude helps us reach our goals? Tune into this episode to learn the 10 ways incorporating a gratitude practice into your goal work can help you go from being a goal-setter to a goal-getter! Thank you for listening! Follow us ~ If you enjoyed today's episode, please follow Flight Schoo…
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How many times do you catch yourself saying the word 'should' in your self-talk? I should go on a diet. I should move closer to my family. I should (not) look for a new job. Should is a tricky word because it is often a directive that comes from somewhere outside of ourselves and clashes with our internal desires. This leaves us with feelings of gu…
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Think you don't have time to rest because you have so much to do to meet your goals? In this episode of the Flight School Podcast, we welcome Mind, Body, and Breath Coach Nikki St. Paul to discuss the power of mindfulness and breathwork -- and taking a break -- in achieving goals. Listen in to explore how rest, slowing down, and pausing can lead to…
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When you set a goal, do you expect to meet it? Or do you let time take its course and see what happens? When many of us set goals, we adopt one of three mindsets: 1. We expect to FAIL because we are looking backward at previous goal attempts. 2. We have NO EXPECTATION because we do not think that we have any control over our results. 3. We expect S…
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This week's episode of The Flight School Podcast is a vulnerable one! In this episode, I discuss the differences between wanting to meet a goal versus committing to reaching a goal. (And the difference is HUGE!) I discovered this for myself when I set my 2023 goals which included "wanting" to write a book by the end of Q3 of 2023. September has com…
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Welcome to The Flight School Podcast, where we explore personal growth, empowerment, and the keys to unlocking your full potential. Today, we're delving into a topic that affects us all: limiting beliefs. These are those negative thoughts that hold us back, but here's the secret - you can conquer them. Join us as we discuss what limiting beliefs ar…
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Welcome to the Flight School Podcast! In this week's episode, we dive into the fascinating world of sleep with our guest, Sleep Coach Morgan Adams. Morgan's Journey to Sleep Coaching Morgan shares her compelling story of overcoming insomnia with the help of sleep aids, only to realize the importance of finding a natural path to restful sleep. What …
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This week, we're embracing the 'spookiness' that is celebrated this month by talking about the things that we avoid doing because they scare us. These are the things that if we were to do them, we'd have so much more success and personal happiness. You know those things that I'm talking about. Listen in to this week's episode for some encouragement…
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Welcome to the Flight School Podcast with this week's guest, Jackie Hallberg! In this episode, we dive into Jackie's passion project, "Tripping with Jax," where she empowers women to travel solo and explore the world. We discuss the importance of breaking free from travel limitations and how Jackie helps women embrace the joys of solo travel or fin…
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In this episode, we'll delve into the power of goal journaling as a crucial tool in your morning routine for achieving your dreams and overcoming the obstacles that hold you back. Why Goal Journaling Matters (Step 1): Setting clear goals is the first step toward success. Jen recommends breaking your year into quarters and specifying a goal for each…
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On today’s episode, I’d like to introduce you to someone who has inspired me and I know will inspire you too. Shantel Love is a mother, wife, mentor, keynote speaker, and Global vice President of Customer Success at Pearson Education. Shantel and I first connected on Linkedin, where I was drawn to her authenticity and openness about her journey wit…
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Let's dive into the magic of September, a month brimming with fresh beginnings and new opportunities. Today, we're exploring the fascinating concept of the Fresh Start Effect and how you can leverage it to supercharge your goals and aspirations. Key Takeaways: 1. The Fresh Start Effect: September, not January, often feels like the real fresh start …
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Welcome to the Flight School Podcast, where we dive deep into breaking free from limitations and reaching our full potential. In today's episode, we'll explore the journey of Kathleen Wisemandle, a remarkable woman who dared to leave the security of a corporate career and soar into entrepreneurship. Episode Highlights: Embracing Growth: In this epi…
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I'm excited to dive into a thought-provoking topic today – The Comfort Cave. If you've been following me on LinkedIn, you've likely come across my discussions on this intriguing concept. Join me as we explore the Comfort Cave, its origins in our primal brain, and how it impacts our growth journey. Episode Highlights: Understanding the Comfort Cave:…
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In today's episode, we're diving into a captivating topic – the profound lessons we can learn from the growth journey of butterflies. I often use nature's wisdom to illustrate our personal development path, and butterflies are a remarkable example that holds valuable insights. Episode Highlights: Metamorphosis and Growth: As we find ourselves in mi…
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Do you have a book inside you that is waiting to be written? Wait no more because on this week's episode of The Flight School Podcast, we are chatting with Book Coach Caroline Malloy, Ph. D. Caroline loves to help women find new ways to be brave by writing their book. Whether you are a newer writer or a seasoned one, Caroline can coach you through …
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Welcome to the Flight School Podcast's Summer Shorts "Accelerate Your Growth" Episode 7. In this episode, we delve into the significance of taking responsibility for our own success. We discuss the importance of acknowledging our power to succeed or fail and how this realization empowers us to create the growth and success we desire. Furthermore, w…
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In this episode, we explore the importance of choosing the right perspective while working toward success. It's natural to notice mistakes and challenges as a means of self-preservation, but fixating on them can hinder our growth and progress. We discuss how embracing the messy process is essential and how shifting our focus can lead to more motiva…
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What if your journey to success was compared to a roller coaster ride? Today's episode of our Summer Shorts series is here to show you the exhilarating parallels between your personal growth and the ups and downs of a roller coaster. As your host, Jen Laffin, I'm here to guide you through these twists and turns, helping you understand how to embrac…
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Welcome to our Summer Shorts Accelerate Your Growth series, Episode #4. Just as nurturing a garden takes time, patience, and care, achieving your goals requires similar dedication. Join us as we uncover the valuable lessons a garden can teach us about persistence, self-care, and the journey to success. Key Points: Planting the Seeds of Action: Just…
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Welcome to our Summer Shorts Accelerate Your Growth series, Episode #3. In this episode, we delve into a crucial aspect of your growth journey that is often overlooked but immensely significant. We'll discuss the power of saying "YES" to your success, regardless of the obstacles that come your way. By making a deliberate commitment to achieve your …
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Welcome to our Summer Shorts Accelerate Your Growth series, Episode #2. Today, we are exploring a crucial topic that often hinders progress: resistance. Join us as we delve into understanding what you've been resisting and how acknowledging it can propel you toward success. Episode Highlights: Reflecting on Resistance: Take a moment to consider thi…
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Welcome to Summer Shorts Episode #1, our 7-part series of inspiration to help accelerate your growth and success. Today, we have a vital question that demands introspection and reflection. When my coach, David Neagle, asked me this question -- and I explored my answer -- EVERYTHING changed. Join us as we delve deep into uncovering the roots of your…
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In this episode, we delve into the reasons why tiny procrastinations may be hindering your chances for success and what actionable steps you can take to overcome them. Most of us are eroding our self-trust banks without even realizing it and the results can be deadly for our goals and our success. Procrastination erodes our self-trust, which is the…
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