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The Inspired ChoiceUnlocking Leadership Potential: Insights on Responsibility and Growth with Carolyn MahboubiCaroline Biesalski introduces the episode's focus on presence, welcoming guest Carolyn Mahboubi to share her coaching philosophy. They discuss mindset shifts and the concept of radical responsibility in leadership, exploring the ability to respond effectively. The conversation differentiates transformational coaching from therapy and emphasizes utilizing intuition for personal growth. Carolyn delves into the concept of negative capabilities, offering personal insights and sharing her contact information. The episode clarifies the distinction between setting goals and intentions, concluding with final thoughts and takeaways for the audience. A special offer for a free breakthrough session is presented by the sponsor.
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2025-10-2429 min
Amateur to ProWhy I Hope You Have a Perfectly Boring Day?It’s not unusual for me to start a coaching session by asking, “What would make this conversation extraordinary for you?” Because coaching is all about going from good to great—ordinary to extraordinary. And yet, my greatest hope and wish for my clients, loved ones and myself is to be consistently blessed with the ordinary.
2025-08-1406 min
Amateur to ProJohn Asked...A dear reader and friend in my coaching community, John, asked, “Carolyn, how do you balance healthy self-interest with the need to be fully present for those you care about?” The question surfaced after I shared with him how privileged I felt to have my family visit for two weeks in Lake Tahoe—the paradise I call home. At the same time, I felt conflicted because while they were on vacation, I was still working, parenting, training, maintaining a home, and upholding all the other responsibilities of everyday life. I often felt like I was short-changing my family by not jo...
2025-07-1710 min
Amateur to ProBooks Are Tools, Not Magic SpellsYesterday morning, a client of mine, Peter, sent me a lovely text stating the following:
Peter: "You’re like the human AI!"
Me: "Why?"
Peter: "Because you’ve read every non-fiction book ever written and you have a book recommendation for every dilemma."
Peter is exaggerating, but it’s true that I've always been a reader. In a way, I’ve been educating myself through books since I was in my teens.
I was hard-pressed to crack open a textbook, but I devoured anything about human behavior, human potential, and the...
2025-07-1009 min
Amateur to ProUnder my Willow Tree…The more time I spend outdoors, the deeper I fall in love with trees.
Trees are the wisest teachers a human can have.
Trees are everything I aspire to become.
Trees are patient.
Trees are generous.
Trees don’t question their worthiness or mine.
Trees grow underground networks to help other trees thrive.
Trees tolerate human stupidity, like when we carve our initials into them, and still give us shade and cover.
Trees bend toward the light.
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2025-03-2706 min
Amateur to ProIf You Worship Perfectionism, This Might Hurt…The impact of Perfectionism is like the force of Gravity. Most (I’m hoping all) of us are aware of it, and ignorance doesn’t shield us from its effects.
In other words, not understanding gravity will not prevent us from falling, and in that way, it’s shockingly similar to perfectionism. You see, not understanding perfectionism won’t shield you from its inevitable psychological and emotional damage.
2025-03-1307 min
Amateur to ProWhy "Go Big or Go Home" is the Worst Advice Ever?After a concert, a fan once approached the great violinist Isaac Stern and said, “Mr. Stern, I would do anything to play like you.”
“Really?” answered the virtuoso. “Would you practice 10 hours a day for 20 years? Because that’s what I did.”
I’ve been thinking about the powerful effect of Consistency and why it’s such a challenging practice for many of us, and I believe the answer lies in our relationship with Intensity.
I worshiped Intensity for more decades than I care to admit!
Go big or go home was my motto.
2025-02-2712 min
Amateur to ProEverytime You Say This, You're Hurting YourselfWhat if you had indisputable evidence that your words could unquestionably shape your life? What if, like magic, everything you uttered created your reality, both for the better and the worse?
2025-02-0607 min
No Woman Left BehindUnlocking The Second Half Of Your Career: A Blueprint For Intentional Living With Carolyn MahboubiDive into the secrets of creating a fulfilling second half of your career. In this episode, Rosie Zilinskas welcomes Carolyn Mahboubi, a life and leadership coach with a flair for fashion and a knack for midlife transformations. Carolyn discusses the common career stagnation felt by women in their 40s and 50s, offering actionable strategies to live with intention and advance professionally. From the difference between fierce and selfless giving to transitioning from amateur to pro, Carolyn emphasizes the importance of courage, purpose, and a forward-thinking mindset. Tune in to learn how to break free from default living and build...
2024-09-1343 min
PLAN GOAL PLAN | Goals, Transformation for Women, Mindful Time Management, Balance, Working MomsFrom Overcoming Guilt to Embracing Ambition: Empowering Women to Lead with Confidence with Carolyn Mahboubi | Ep. 166In this podcast, host Danielle talks with Carolyn Mahboubi, a life and leadership coach who empowers individuals to embrace "radical responsibility" in both personal and professional spheres. Mahboubi, drawing from her experience as an entrepreneur and executive in luxury fashion, shares how she pivoted to coaching after facing age-related challenges in her industry. She emphasizes the importance of personal agency and radical responsibility, which involves taking charge of one's contributions and actions without blaming external factors.
Carolyn also reflects on balancing career and single motherhood, advising working moms to let go of guilt and lead by example...
2024-09-1229 minPLAN GOAL PLAN | Goals, Transformation for Women, Mindful Time Management, Balance, Working MomsFrom Overcoming Guilt to Embracing Ambition: Empowering Women to Lead with Confidence with Carolyn Mahboubi | Ep. 166In this podcast, host Danielle talks with Carolyn Mahboubi, a life and leadership coach who empowers individuals to embrace "radical responsibility" in both personal and professional spheres. Mahboubi, drawing from her experience as an entrepreneur and executive in luxury fashion, shares how she pivoted to coaching after facing age-related challenges in her industry. She emphasizes the importance of personal agency and radical responsibility, which involves taking charge of one's contributions and actions without blaming external factors.
Carolyn also reflects on balancing career and single motherhood, advising working moms to let go of guilt and lead by example...
2024-09-1229 min
Amateur to ProWhat Can You Remove from Your Life?I’m obsessed with Ease. Let me be clear. Here, I’m not talking about Easy. Easy is about doing less, taking shortcuts, and staying inside our comfort zone. Easy says, “I don’t want to do hard things.” Easy seeks pleasure at the cost of joy and borrows from your Future Self. Easy is what so many of us are in pursuit of. But the truth is what we are genuinely seeking is ease. Ease is a state of being. It’s an organizing life principle. It’s possible to experience ease even when we are navigating challenging circumstances...
2024-08-2907 min
Amateur to ProWhy and How Do You Run 50 Miles?Growing our commitment muscle is arguably the most significant lever of success we have the power to enforce. Yet so many of us commit to an end goal at the cost of suffering through the journey.
If the process of achieving a goal feels like suffering rather than hard work, we might want to reconsider that goal.
My last blog delved into the profound meaning and value that commitment brings to our lives. We must first understand the distinction between doing hard things and suffering; only then can we address commitment.
A recurring...
2024-08-1505 min
Amateur to ProWhy Half in is Half-Ass?I’ve been thinking about commitment.
Why does commitment have to be such a zero-sum game? Or does it?
Regarding most behaviors, a little bit is better than nothing. The foundation of successful coaching is helping folks take one small step at a time. Small steps forward can be a powerful strategy for attaining seemingly daunting and impossible goals.
But when it comes to commitment, taking small steps doesn’t do the job.
2024-08-0208 min
Amateur to ProWhy is Simplicity the Highest Form of Genius?Coaching is all about helping my clients get to “simple.” Let me explain. Albert Einstein explained the four ascending levels of cognitive prowess: Smart, Intelligent, Brilliant, and Genius. But do you know what Einstein, arguably the most intelligent human ever to grace this planet, considered an even higher level of intelligence than ‘Genius’? Simple.
2024-07-2505 min
Amateur to ProNever Explain!The more years I collect, the less time and attention I give to arguing, convincing, and explaining. I love Benjamin Disraeli’s advice to “never explain, never complain.” People who have known me for decades have noticed this shift. But they think it’s because I’ve learned to manage my emotions. They’re not wrong, but that’s only a small part of why I’ve become quieter in middle age.
2024-07-1804 min
Amateur to ProRaising Conscious Children: Balancing Growing Up and Waking Up“My child needs to grow up!” Nope. Your child needs to wake up. This is my response to parents who confuse “growing up” with “waking up”. And I don’t mean they need to become “woke”! I mean waking up to life’s truths their well-meaning parents tend to (over)protect them from.
2024-07-1006 min
Amateur to ProWhy Do You Have to Be So Extreme?When was the last time you heard someone described as being “obsessed” or “intense” in a good way? Intense, obsessed, and extreme are all words that have become weapons. But none of the three is as weaponized as “extreme.”
2024-07-0304 min
Amateur to ProAre You Fed Up Yet?One crucial aspect of the coaching relationship I haven't shared yet is the most important predictor of client success: how great Coaches choose their clients.
What differentiates “Elite Coaches” from “Good Enough Coaches” is their impact.
It’s not how much they charge, what terrific advice they give, who they know, and how many books they’ve written. Although those are all contributing factors, at the end of the day, the only thing that matters is impact.
2024-06-2705 min
Amateur to ProIf Life Was a Spotify Playlist, What Would be Your Soundtrack?In a previous article, When Giving Makes You Exhausted… I confessed to being a thief.
A thief of ideas.
I wrote that everything I share, I’ve heard, read, and learned from someone else.
And whether you realize it or not, this also applies to you.
It took me a long time to realize that every bit of knowledge, every belief, and every insight human beings gain is ALWAYS the downstream effect of what we consume.
2024-06-2007 min
Amateur to ProFear: Friend or Foe?In a recent conversation with one of my clients, Ruth, we delved deep into the subject of fear—its origins, its influence, and how we can navigate it in our daily lives. As you read along, keep in mind that Ruth is one of the most courageous women I know. But fear lives in every single one of us, and it’s worth learning about. I hope this brief dialogue between Ruth and me sheds light on why fear so often holds us back and what we can do about it.
2024-06-1305 min
Amateur to ProZielschmerz: The Pain of Pursuing Your DreamsI engage in more coaching conversations per week than the number of clients I have.
I do this because I’ve learned there’s a large delta between people who want to be coached and those who commit to it.
In other words, out of every ten people who say they are positively ready to be coached, only two will do the work.
2024-06-0504 min
Amateur to ProBeware of Unearned WisdomWhere is the Life we have lost in living?
Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge?
Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?
- The Rock, T.S. Eliot
Coaching is so much more about sharing wisdom than merely providing information.
Information makes us smarter, while wisdom brings contentment, tranquility, and serenity. Who doesn’t need more of those things in their lives?
2024-05-2305 min
Amateur to ProWhat Makes Habits Stick? Cue: It’s Not DisciplineIf you ask people why they want to work with a Professional Coach, one of the top three reasons they will give is to get help cultivating or stopping a habit.
Many believe that developing habits requires magic, so we constantly seek new hacks. However, our habits are simply what we consistently do.
Over time, what we do repeatedly shapes who we have become; in other words, our habits determine our identity. In F. M. Alexander’s words, "People do not decide their futures; they decide their habits, and their habits decide their futures.”
If...
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2024-01-2506 minAmateur to ProA Guide to Thriving Under UncertaintyVirginia Woolf wrote, “...for a self that goes on changing is a self that goes on living.” We all recognize the truth in Woolf’s words, yet we expend incredible energy to resist change! I know people who prefer a certain death to the uncertainty of change.
2024-01-1805 minAmateur to Pro52 New Year Resolutions for Lasting ChangeA list of 52 resolutions my clients have shared with me this year.
2024-01-1107 minAmateur to ProThe Dark Side of “Hoping”"Identity" refers to who you are as a person. It is not determined by what you say, hope for or what others want you to be. However, the way others perceive you can give you a good indication of your “Identity”. Our “Identity” is shaped by the choices we make and the actions we take on a daily basis. Walking our talk is the ultimate decider of our “Identity”.
2023-12-2106 minAmateur to ProThis Is Where Powerful Coaching HappensPowerful coaching happens on three distinct but beautifully integrated levels: Identity, Mindset and Strategies and Tactics.
2023-12-0804 minAmateur to Pro15 Life-Changing Practices to Adopt in 2024Deep and sustainable transformation, the kind that sticks even after we are complete with a coaching program, can only occur through a commitment to regular practice — a fundamental principle of powerful coaching.
If we want to lead a more meaningful and fulfilling life, we must dedicate ourselves to one or more practices, just as we would if we were learning a new language, sport, or business skill.
However, we often confuse our habits with our personality.
2023-11-3005 minAmateur to ProWords Can Help or Hurt. Choose Responsibly.Words have the power to shape our reality. Language is not just a way to communicate or interpret; language acts as a call to, or just as importantly, an inhibitor to action — Shane Parrish. Language is action. This truth is particularly apparent in this profoundly challenging and historic moment for the Jewish people.
2023-11-1507 minAmateur to ProIs help a 4 letter word?"How do I make it happen??" was the question I often asked myself as I grew up and well into adulthood. I was raised to be independent, resourceful, and high-achieving. Bars were not set low in my family. I embraced that perspective and elevated it further because, for whatever reason, I felt compelled to deconstruct and reimagine what others considered ‘good enough.’
2023-11-0905 min
SuperchargersLeadership Coach - Carolyn MahboubiCarolyn Mahboubi is a distinguished Life and Leadership Coach who works with some of the most extraordinary and interesting people in the world. Armed with over four decades of leadership and entrepreneurial prowess, she empowers her clients to seize the reins of their lives, families, and businesses, and lead with Radical Responsibility.WATCH ON YOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/5uT_LhRrqtcPATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/superchargerspodSUBSTACKhttps://superchargers.substack.com/CAROLYN MAHBOUBIhttps://www.carolynmahboubi.com/...
2023-11-0750 minAmateur to Pro#NeverAgainIsNowOne of the foundational practices of Life Coaching is helping our clients understand the distinction between being a victim and having a victim mindset. So many of us navigate through life with a victim mindset, convinced that external circumstances control our fate instead of realizing our own power to shape it. When we embrace this mindset, we often find ourselves depleted of energy, creativity, and agency. We feel like a dinghy being tossed around in a turbulent ocean — dependent on the next wave to determine our direction.
2023-11-0204 min2023-10-2605 minAmateur to Pro3 Truths for Aspiring CoachesProfessional Coach Rich Litvin advises that those who have embraced coaching as our profession refrain from labeling themselves as "Coaches." In his article, “Never ever say you’re a Coach,” he explains, “Coaching isn’t a title. It’s a tool.” He continues to say, “I’m not a ‘Coach’. Coaching is just one of the tools in my tool belt. Sometimes, I’m a Coach. Sometimes, I’m a Consultant. Sometimes, I’m a Teacher. Sometimes, I’m a Trusted Advisor.”
2023-10-1905 minAmateur to ProCoaching is a GPSLife before GPS, cell phones, and text messaging may seem different from today, but it wasn't a constant struggle. We managed just fine. We found our way to places, stayed in touch with loved ones, and generally stayed safe. Bad things didn't happen more often just because we couldn't be reached around the clock!
2023-10-0502 minAmateur to ProI Cry Because...I have no words for the jumble of emotions that have me so moved in this moment. Nothing sad, bad, or particularly emotional has happened. It is the most quotidian of mornings. But here’s the thing.
2023-09-2903 minAmateur to ProHow to Make Conscious Commitments? Six Steps to Help You SucceedWhy does commitment have to be such a zero-sum game? Or does it? Regarding most behaviors, a little bit is better than nothing. The foundation of successful coaching is helping folks take one small step at a time. Small steps forward can be a powerful strategy for attaining seemingly daunting and impossible goals. But when it comes to commitment, taking small steps doesn’t do the job.
2023-09-2106 min
Coaching In Session | Mastering Mindset and Personal GrowthThe Shocking Truth Behind Modern Conformity: Insights from Carolyn Mahboubi, Ahmard Vital, ST Rappaport, & Giovanna Elias | Group 3 | Coaching In Session Ep.330Modern conformity is reshaping how we think, live, and connect, often at the expense of our individuality and potential. In Coaching In Session Group 3, host Michael Rearden teams up with Carolyn Mahboubi, Ahmard Vital, ST Rappaport, and Giovanna Elias to explore the unseen forces behind conformity and their impact on creativity, ambition, and authenticity. This engaging conversation provides valuable insights and actionable strategies for reclaiming your individuality, fostering self-awareness, and resisting societal pressures. Prepare to uncover the tools you need to break free and live a life true to yourself. ABOUT MY GUESTS Car...
2023-09-082h 05Amateur to ProAre You Exhausted?Across all my conversations with friends and clients, the phrase I hear most often these days is, “I’m exhausted.” This is a surprising statement on so many levels. Firstly, these are not folks who are working 80 hour weeks! Secondly, regardless of their age, they possess the means to travel, socialize, and enjoy their hobbies. So why are they exhausted?
2023-09-0706 minAmateur to Pro5 Ways to Get Inspired EVERY. SINGLE. DAYMost of us believe that inspiration is an occasional occurrence. We hear someone’s heroic story, visit a new country, or watch an extraordinary athletic performance, and suddenly, we are inspired! But for how long? Not very… unless we take charge and embrace the concept of inspiration as a force that we can allow into our lives on a daily basis.
2023-08-3106 minAmateur to ProYour Questions, Answered: 9 Insights That Changed Me ForeverLast week’s article — 9 Insights That Changed Me Forever — garnered significant attention from folks in my coaching community. Many reached out with life changing insights of their own. When we slow down to reflect on where we were, or rather who we were, a decade ago, and who we are today, we can’t help but notice change.
2023-08-1706 minAmateur to Pro9 Insights that Changed Me ForeverI’m often asked to share these very personal insights. So, in no particular order, here are 9 that helped me change my personality and consequently my life.
2023-08-1011 minAmateur to ProBeyond Helicopter ParentingThe antithesis of Good Enough Parenting is Perfectionist Parenting and it rests on the foundation of the belief that we need to optimize every aspect of our children’s lives. But the consequences of raising our children as our projects are now evident to so many of us.
2023-08-0305 min
The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Vicki NoethlingCarolyn Mahboubi on How to Be a Fierce GiverSubscribe to Our PodcastIn this episode of the “Find Your Leadership Confidence” podcast with Vicki Noethling, the guest Carolyn Mahboubi, a distinguished Life and Leadership Coach, shares her wealth of experience spanning over four decades. As a seasoned coach, she empowers individuals of all ages to take control of their lives, families, and businesses, leading with Radical Responsibility. The theme of the episode is “How to Be a Fierce Giver.”
Throughout the interview, Mahboubi takes listeners back to her early beginnings and explains the strong connection between leadership and coaching. She introduces her unique concept of distingu...
2023-08-0130 minAmateur to ProRedefining Seriousness! The ‘Succession’ EffectBeing a serious person is not about putting on a performance of seriousness, but rather a way of thoughtful and deliberate living. It's the art of being fully present and conscious of our actions, creating systems that keep us alert, awake, and attentive.
2023-07-2706 minAmateur to Pro7 Steps to Forge Lasting ConnectionsI put it to you that every effort we make at communicating stems from one of two mindsets. We are either aiming for connection or for control. How do you identify?
2023-07-2005 minAmateur to ProAre Your Beliefs Holding You Back? Let's Change That.You see, beliefs are simply thoughts that we have practiced over and over again until they appear to us as facts. When we are able to see the difference between facts and beliefs, we realize how much more powerful we are than we imagined.
2023-07-1304 minAmateur to ProWhat Luxury Brands Taught Me About Soul Quenching Conversations?I’m often asked what I do in a coaching session that is so valuable. I’m also asked to share my “framework” and “curriculum.” The simple answer I give is, “We talk and your life changes.”
2023-07-0604 minAmateur to Pro9 Ways to Offer and Receive Support“How can I support you?” is one of my favorite questions to ask at the start of a coaching conversation. What I’m really asking is, “What is your support language?” So much has been written about our Love Languages and most people are familiar with their Primary Love Language. Gary Chapman has identified five in his book, and perhaps there are more. But what about Support Languages?
2023-06-2906 minAmateur to ProHow Ignorance + Arrogance Helped Me Finish a Sky RaceMany times, we scare ourselves before even starting, causing us to never begin. And that’s why, so often, simply to begin is to win. But what happens when we do begin and then realize we had forgotten how hard the effort actually was? I did finish the Borken Arrow Skyrace I wrote about last week. But perhaps due to a measure of Ignorance and Arrogance (I+A). Here are my thoughts in retrospect and what could have happened if it wasn’t for a little bit of I&A.
2023-06-2204 minAmateur to ProTo Begin is To WinI’m obsessed with beginnings. Beginnings carry what I like to think of as “Pilgrim Energy”! I’m talking about that effortless stream of vital energy we experience at the dawn of a desire. Think of the beginnings of falling in love, starting a business, or committing to a big mission.
2023-06-1505 minAmateur to Pro7 Steps to Getting Shit ✅Efficiency and effectiveness are not the same. Understanding the distinction between these two words makes all the difference if our goal is to create more impact with our time, not just check off boxes on our “To Do” list.
2023-06-0806 minAmateur to ProCoaching is… NOT a HobbyCoaching is… NOT a hobby. It is a profession (and a sacred one at that). Casually using the title of "Coach" alongside another profession (so fashionable these days on every social platform!) is not the way to becoming a Professional Coach and certification alone doesn’t turn you into one or guarantee stellar results.
2023-06-0103 minAmateur to ProOrdinary People Can Create Extraordinary LivesI frequently use the word extraordinary to describe my clients. Yesterday, while running on the trails, it occurred to me that using this adjective to describe people who are creating noticeable change and transformation in their lives, may be misleading to others who want to do the same.
2023-05-2602 min2023-05-1804 minAmateur to ProHow Do You Want To Be Remembered?When you were in your 20’s, did you ever think about how you would like to be remembered? The answer from most of us is a hell no! Last week, I asked this question of G. — a 24 year old young adult client who has been coaching with me for a couple of years.
2023-05-0403 minCoaching In Session | Mastering Mindset and Personal GrowthHow to Create Radical Responsibility for Life and Leadership Success with Carolyn Mahboubi | Coaching In Session Ep.273In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden is joined by Carolyn Mahboubi, a Master Certified Life and Leadership Coach, to discuss the transformative power of radical responsibility. Carolyn explains how embracing personal accountability is key to achieving life coaching success, leadership growth, and professional development. Discover proven strategies that help you take charge of your choices, overcome obstacles, and create a life of purposeful action. This episode provides actionable insights for anyone seeking self-improvement
2023-04-2855 minAmateur to Pro28 Things You Control28 things you can control. I’m not suggesting you do or don’t do any of these things — I’m just saying… You’ve got control. Do not fool yourself into believing that you don’t!
2023-04-2802 minAmateur to ProSeize the SeasonSpring is the season of possibility and potential, a time to plant intentional seeds for the future harvest. Let your mixed emotions guide you towards purposeful choices and thoughtful commitments.
2023-04-2003 minAmateur to ProCoaching Vs. Therapy: The Long AnswerIn last week’s blog, I asked but did not answer the question Professional Coaches are often asked: What’s the difference between Coaching and Therapy? Experience has proven to me that there’s no quick and easy answer to this question. I cover the 6 insights I’ve gained in the last decade in today’s journal entry — Coaching vs. Therapy: The Long Answer.
2023-04-1303 minAmateur to ProCoaching Vs. Therapy: Why I No Longer Give a Short Answer to This Question?When I first started coaching, I used to share easy answers. One of those answers was the response to the question Life Coaches are asked often. What’s the difference between Coaching and Therapy? My easy answer was, “Therapy is about exploring your past whereas coaching is about creating your future.” Today, I no longer give a short answer to this question.
2023-04-0603 minAmateur to ProWhat Are You Leaving Behind?Quite accidentally, yesterday morning I found a written reflection of mine from many years ago in response to the following question: Where have I left? And where am I arriving?
2023-03-3004 minAmateur to ProThe Mindset Reset! 11 Powerful PracticesLast week, Gabriel — a young adult client I work with reached out to me with the following question: “When new changes arise and abundance blooms, my upper limit hits the ceiling! I see it in every aspect of my life. What's your advice for re-calibrating and centering one’s focus?”
2023-03-2305 minAmateur to ProRedefining Success in Parenting – Why ‘The Parent Test’ is More Than Just a Reality Show?Parenting is the hardest job in the world, but why do we insist on striving for perfection when "Good Enough" is an achievement in itself?
2023-03-1607 minAmateur to Pro20 Things I Wish I Knew in My 30s: A Coach's ReflectionIf I could go back 20 years in time and coach, really coach, my 30-ish self, she would:
2023-03-0903 minAmateur to ProNo Frapping — The Powerful Agreement That Creates Bulletproof RelationshipsOne of the most valuable relationships in my life is with the women in my private coaching group, The Wisdom Circle. While we are fiercely supportive of each other, our primary commitment is to the whole-hearted expansion and growth of one another. That’s why our first agreement is called — “No Frapping”. No Frapping is a powerful agreement you can use to elevate any relationship that matters to you.
2023-02-2305 minAmateur to ProThe Key to Better Decisions: Understanding the Why Behind Your Decision Making ProcessWhat was the last impactful decision you made? How did you go about making it? Do you want to make better decisions? The first step is to become aware of your default decision making process.
2023-02-1606 minAmateur to ProAgeless Advisors: 80-Somethings Share Their SecretsLast week, as I passed a park bench, I noticed four women who were clearly in their eighties, huddled together, chatting, laughing and genuinely having a great time. Here is an abbreviated list of my thoughts as I passed them each time...
2023-02-0903 minAmateur to ProThe Power of Creating a Joy ListLast week in The Wisdom Circle, my private coaching group of extraordinary women, we explored joy. So many of us confuse joy with happiness. Let me explain.
2023-01-2602 minAmateur to ProThe Power of the Determined ClientTransformational Coaching takes skill, creativity and commitment. But more than anything else, it takes time. Can one conversation be full of insights and deeply valuable? Can it be unforgettable and impactful? Absolutely. But, when done right, this is life-changing work. And anything worthy takes time. That’s just a fact of life.
2023-01-1903 minAmateur to ProBe a Miner, NOT an AstronautWhile we are learning how to slow down and live more consciously, our default tendency is to be future focused. We are a generation known for its relentless pursuit of “The Next Best Thing” — no one more than I and the extraordinary people I work with!
2023-01-1205 minAmateur to ProWe Made It! Now what?It’s a new year, but it won’t be a new life unless we make it so. So in 2023, what’s your plan for loving just a little bit more unconditionally, learning just a little bit more deeply, and feeling just a little bit more at ease?
2023-01-0502 minAmateur to ProAmbition Vs. GreedWhen did ambition become a four letter word? Think of the last time you used the word “ambitious” to describe yourself or another person. Was it in an entirely positive context? Did it sound a little cringy even when it was meant to be a compliment?
2022-12-1504 minAmateur to ProWhy Are Old People Slow?If you’ve been a part of my coaching community for any amount of time, you're likely sick of me repeating the message of “slowing down”!
I’m not asking you to slow down your desires, goals and ambitions. I’m asking you to slow down your thinking and actions so you can increase your consciousness, presence and ultimately, your results.
In today’s podcast episode I talk about 5 powerful ways you can “slow down” in the following 5 areas of your life:
1. Personal Development
2. Career
3. Leadership
4. Parenting/Family
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2022-12-0805 minAmateur to ProHow to be a Fierce Giver?In last week’s podcast — The 3 Steps to Creating Money — I left you with a question to explore. The question was: How can we practice serving rather than selling without being taken advantage of? The answer lies in understanding the distinction between giving fiercely and giving selflessly. One of these behaviors leads to creating more prosperity, not only financially, and the other leads to endless hustle, resentment and disappointment.
2022-11-1706 minAmateur to ProThe 3 Steps to Creating MoneyIn my work, limiting beliefs around money are some of the hardest to unearth and transform. Most of us are still carrying around our great grandparents’ beliefs about money and allowing them to decide our present day to day actions. To create prosperity, consider my simple, but far from easy, three step invitation.
1. Change your mindset.
2. Understand two major facts (which no one talks about).
3. Start creating money!
2022-11-1106 minAmateur to ProCreating a Powerful CommunityBeing part of a community that brings joy and fulfillment, for me, is to be part of one that is based on shared values. And to be honest, I wasn’t able to find one that matched mine. So I went ahead and created it. I call it The Wisdom Circle.
2022-11-0208 minAmateur to ProInteresting vs. Happy: Which Life do You Want?Some people have interesting lives. And some have happy lives. So, what’s the difference?
2022-10-2604 minAmateur to ProHow Can You Speed Up by Slowing Down?So many of us believe that if we slow down our thinking, we will come to a dead stop or fall off the cliff — a la The Coyote in the old Bugs Bunny cartoons! Or maybe we’ll just lie on the couch all day and lose the thread of our lives forever, intoxicated by Netflix and chips! I’m here to tell you the contrary.
2022-10-1905 minAmateur to ProDoing More, Faster, Better — How’s That Working for You?If you describe yourself as driven, high-achieving and ambitious, then you’ve probably drunk the Kool-Aid. If you’re in your late thirties or above (depending on when you started drinking full out) you’re dealing with a hangover that never seems to go away.
2022-10-0606 minAmateur to ProQualify That QuoteIs it true that 80% of our decisions need to be made and only 20% need to be made right?
2022-09-2804 minAmateur to ProWhat is Fierce Presence?Power is not a title, an army or a bunch of strategies for controlling others. Power is not forceful, loud and brutal. Power is not something we acquire or inherit. It’s a state of being and a delivery system for impact. That’s it. But the journey of cultivating power in order to increase our impact begins with an essential precondition I call, Fierce Presence.
2022-09-2110 minAmateur to ProYour Future is a Result, Not a MysteryIt’s the beginning of the last quarter of the year! Imagine yourself on the morning of January 1st 2023.
You’re holding a cup of your morning potion of choice as you sit or stand in your favorite spot.
Reflecting on the last 4 months of your life, you are overcome with thoughts and feelings of deep gratitude and pride.
I put it to you that who you are and how you feel on January 1st 2023 is not a mystery — it’s a result. And to determine that result for myself and my clients, I use a...
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THE ROXANNE SHOW117. CAROLYN MAHBOUBI: Increasing Your Vitality, Making Your Process The Goal, Pacing Your Growth With Velocity.This week’s amazing guest is Carolyn Mahboubi. Carolyn is a highly successful Leadership + Life Coach, she is also a competitive Ultra Runner. Carolyn has a story that inspires the idea that you truly can create a life from what truly lights you up at ANY point you decide to do it. At the young age of 14, she landed her first taste in the fashion world. In fact, she begged the manager of Ann Taylor to give her a part-time job as a sweeper. Fast forward being 14 years old and sweeping the b...
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Distill It - A 360 View of Life in SportA Discussion with Carolyn Mahboubi of Shift Life CoachesWe often talk about how sports effects our mindset and our emotional well-being. Participating in sports can move us forward, help transform our view of the world and just make us feel better. Our special guest this week, Carolyn Mahboubi of Shift Life Coaches used sports to transform her life and now uses it to work with others as she encourages them to exercise while they transform theirs. Let's #DistillIt with Carolyn on Tuesday, August 7th at 3 pm PDT.
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