Description

In this episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna sits down with Valerie McTavish, a business coach, growth activator, and spontaneity expert, to explore how spontaneity skills can help us get unstuck. During their conversation, they dive into the misconceptions around spontaneity (hint: it’s not a personality trait!), the powerful benefits of breaking out of rigid patterns (including for getting unstuck!), and practical ways to incorporate more spontaneity into our daily lives—even if you consider yourself far from spontaneous.

Tune in to learn about:

• Why spontaneity is a skill that can be developed—and how to develop it
• How practicing spontaneity helps us access our creative brain and break free from rigid thinking
• How spontaneity can transform your ability to navigate unexpected challenges
• Simple exercises to build your "spontaneity muscle" 

Thoughts from the episode:

• "It's not really about being that spontaneous person. It's more about having the ability to tap into spontaneity."
• "When things go awry—not if, but when—you need to be able to think on your feet. You need to be able to figure out, ‘Okay, then what?’”
• "It's not about replacing your planned life. It's about being intentional with training for spontaneity for the times when the plan actually falls apart."

About the guest: 

Valerie McTavish is a business coach, growth activator, and spontaneity expert. Her journey with spontaneity began when she and her husband flipped a coin to decide where to go on a camping trip, which sparked joy and freedom that transformed their relationship. As a former television producer who was used to planning things down to the millisecond, Valerie discovered that spontaneity provided a perfect balance to her structured work life. Through her research and experience, she has developed tools and practices to help people incorporate spontaneity skills into their lives to overcome stuckness, anxiety, and rigid thinking patterns.

Connect with Valerie: 

On the web:

valeriemctavish.com

For the spontaneity dice:

bemorespontaneous.etsy.com

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