Summary
In this episode of Maps are Dead, Mike Dauphinee engages in a deep conversation with Destry Wardle, exploring the complexities of life transitions, personal growth, and the importance of community. Destry shares her journey from clinical counseling to coaching, emphasizing the significance of embracing discontent as a catalyst for change. The discussion highlights the role of authenticity in coaching, the necessity of clear communication, and the impact of choices on life paths. They delve into the challenges of building trust and connection, the value of vulnerability in leadership, and the need for intentional community cultivation as a navigation tool in life.
About Destry Wardle
(Connectedness Communication Arranger Analytical Harmony)
With a Master’s in Clinical Counseling and more than 20 years in the mental health field, Destry Wardle brings a grounded, compassionate, strengths-based lens to her coaching. For the last four years, she’s worked with high performers, from elite athletes to CEOs—helping them clarify purpose, build healthy relationships, and lead with confidence and authenticity.
She has a gift for guiding people to figure out who they want to be as leaders, whether they’re leading a boardroom, a locker room, or their own household, and how to live that out in ways that are both sustainable and fulfilling. Her coaching blends deep psychological insight with practical strategy, pushing people to lead with clarity, emotional intelligence, and a solid sense of self.
Destry lives in Boulder, Colorado with her husband and two daughters. She finds joy in the outdoors, travel, and conversations that matter. Her passion is helping others use their unique strengths to build purpose-filled lives and relationships that thrive, on and off the clock.
Takeaways
Destry emphasizes the importance of navigating life transitions with a supportive community.
Embracing discontent can lead to significant personal growth and change.
Authenticity in coaching fosters deeper connections and trust with clients.
Clear communication is essential for effective relationships and teamwork.
Building trust requires vulnerability and openness in conversations.
Community plays a crucial role in personal development and decision-making.
The best coaches are those who notice and listen deeply to their clients.
Personal choices significantly impact life paths and future opportunities.
Cultivating community requires intentionality and effort from individuals.
The intersection of personal and professional growth is vital for fulfillment.
Grab the Clarity Compass. Then get moving.
Sound bites
"The best coaches are excellent noticers."
"I want to know that I can trust you."
"I want to love clearly."
Chapters
00:00 Navigating Life Transitions
02:40 Embracing Change at 50
05:22 The Journey into Coaching
08:13 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
10:45 The Role of Discontent in Growth
13:42 The Importance of Authenticity
16:28 The Art of Noticing in Coaching
19:08 Building Healthy Leadership
21:56 The Power of Relational Dynamics
28:23 Understanding Attunement in Coaching
29:50 Life Choices and Their Impact
31:14 The Journey to Self-Discovery
34:59 Navigating Strengths in Relationships
40:19 The Importance of Community
44:57 Cultivating Community as a Navigation Tool
51:53 The Role of Trust in Relationships
