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Real RetirementEpisode 21: How to Activate Hope and Strengths for a Fulfilling Retirement with Polly ChandlerIn this episode of The Real Retirement Show, hosts Yasmin and Kathleen welcome Polly Chandler, a leadership development and transition coach. They explore Polly's journey from academia to coaching, highlighting how she helps individuals navigate major life transitions by leveraging their strengths. Polly shares her innovative approaches, including the use of the StrengthsFinder tool and her concept of a 'Hope Journal,' to inspire people to discover their true calling and find joy and purpose. The conversation delves into topics such as addressing career transitions, finding hope, combating fears, and realizing one's potential using a strengths-based approach.2025-05-1244 min
The Everyday Awesome Project71: "Let Them" Theory with Coach PollyCome along with Coach Polly this week as she unpacks the popular Mel Robbins "Let Them" Theory! It is a reality check we all need to get- that the moment you stop trying to control other people, that is when you truly regain your personal power. This episode dives deep into Mel's latest book on the "Let Them Theory" - a revolutionary framework for releasing the exhausting grip of control and finding the peace in surrender.As a self-described "recovering perfectionist with a 20-year long addiction" to control, Coach Polly shares how this concept has transformed her...2025-05-0127 minThe Everyday Awesome Project68: Creating Your Day with Coach PollyCoach Polly solo here! Wondering if you ever feel like your days are 'happening TO you' rather than being created BY you? That's what living in "default mode" feels like—a reactive state where we're at the mercy of our monkey minds, external demands, and fluctuating energy levels. STOP THIS!In this deeply personal episode, Coach Polly shares a transformative practice I've recently adopted called "Creating Your Day." This simple 15-minute morning ritual has completely shifted how I show up in the world, helping me move from reactive to creative living. Drawing from wisdom gained through Landmark Ed...2025-04-1018 min