The other day, I was devouring a bacon, egg, and cheese croissant sandwich with a friend (yes, it was as delicious as it sounds) when our convo shifted from breakfast to bilingual babies to life transitions.
That’s how we do.
She’s pregnant with her third and was wondering when to teach her kids Portuguese.
I told her the answer in one word: Now.
Because you don’t wait for the perfect time.
You get ready now.
That chat turned into a deeper reflection on those seasons when nothing seems to be happening—but you know something is around the corner. You may not know what or when, but there’s something in your spirit whispering, “Get ready.”
And I’ve lived that.
Years before I made a major move to a new city, I started preparing. Not because I had all the details, but because I had a desire. I decluttered my life—physically, mentally, emotionally—so that when the moment came, I could move light, free, and fully ready.
That’s what this episode is about:
Positioning yourself to meet opportunity—not with overwhelm—but with open arms.
🎧 In this episode, we’ll explore:
Why you already know enough to start preparing now
What to do in your “still” seasons when nothing seems to be moving
How the “Stop, Start, Continue” framework can guide your next steps
Why action—not clarity—brings more clarity
And what Portuguese, closets, and junk mail have to do with your next big thing
🔑 You’ll walk away with:
The mindset shift that helps you feel ready—even when life feels uncertain
Simple prompts to declutter and position yourself for the life you want
The confidence to trust your curiosity as your compass
So... what are you getting ready for?
The move?
The business?
The creation?
The shift?
You already know enough to get started.
Let’s get ready—now.
About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations. Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy. This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future. It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy’s coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.
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