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I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 61: When You Hit the Goal… and It’s Not What You ExpectedYou worked for the goal, chased it, achieved it… and its not what you expected. In this episode, I unpack why hitting a milestone doesn’t always bring the fulfillment we imagine, what we’re actually chasing when we set goals (hint: it’s a feeling, not the achievement), and 3 questions to ask yourself to help you move forward when hitting that goal feels complicated. Get in touch:Email: stephanie@stephaniefinigancoaching.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachstephfini/Email List Sign Up: https://mailchi.mp/4a50337878b2/newslett...
2026-02-1916 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 60: Letting Go of Money Mistakes, Regrets, and Financial ShameEver cringe when you think about a past money decision? You’re not alone - and you’re definitely not stuck there.In this episode of I Have Notes, I am sharing one of my favorite lessons from her Make it Make Cents Money Mindset course, breaking down how financial guilt, regret, and old money stories quietly shape your current results (and how to stop letting them).You’ll learn why most “money mistakes” aren’t actually mistakes, how your brain made the best decision it could at the time, and how releasing financial shame can unlock b...
2026-02-1232 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 59: Notes from an Entrepreneur in Progress — Marry the Deadline, Flirt with the ProcessWhat does it really look like to grow a business or passion project while juggling a full-time job, family, and everyday life?In this episode, the second in the Notes from an Entrepreneur series, I share a core mindset strategy I use while building my business in real time: committing firmly to my goals while staying flexible in how I reach them. I pull back the curtain on missing a recent revenue goal and how I reframed it as valuable data instead of failure.If you're trying to build something meaningful alongside the rest of...
2026-02-0617 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 58: Notes from an Entrepreneur in Progress: A new series on managing a full-time job, family, and a businessThis episode kicks off a new series where I pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to build a business while working full-time, parenting, and living a full life.I share the honest story of how my coaching business started as a “jobby,” why I struggled to take it seriously for years, and how caregiving, fear, and self-doubt shaped the path I took. I talk about what it’s like to want more, to feel behind, to carry ambition alongside responsibility—and why I’m finally ready to go all in.This isn’t a ho...
2026-02-0414 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 57: Progress, Not Permission (An episode about doing it anyway).In this episode, I talk about perfectionism, fear, and the stories we tell ourselves that keep us stuck—especially when we’re trying to build something new. Recording from my car (because real life), I dig into why so many of us wait until things feel “ready” before we take action, and how that instinct is often just our brain trying to keep us safe from discomfort.We talk about why perfectionism isn’t actually about high standards, how fear disguises itself as “being responsible,” and why waiting to feel confident or polished is usually the thing hold...
2026-01-3114 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 56: Do I Still Want This? Goals, Ambition and Showing Up in the Age of TrumpIn this episode, I talk honestly about trying to stay grounded, motivated, and intentional while living in the horror of the Trump era and the very real harm being caused by policies like ICE enforcement. I wrestle with whether it even makes sense to focus on goals, growth, or building a business when so much feels so much more urgent and broken.I share a personal reflection on asking myself, “Do I still want this?”- and how learning to tell the difference between quitting because something is hard and realizing it’s no longer aligned can change...
2026-01-3018 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 55: Mindset Tools for Entrepreneurs with Day JobsIf you’re building something on the side while juggling a full-time job, family, and real life, this episode is for you.In this episode of I Have Notes, I break down five mindset shifts that will help you stop feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or behind — and start making real progress on the thing you keep saying you “don’t have time for.”We talk about:Why protecting your energy matters more than telling everyone your big plansHow black-and-white thinking quietly sabotages progress (and what to do instead)The difference between being rigid about deadlines versus bei...
2026-01-2215 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 54: Two Steps to Help Bring Your Side Hustle to Life Even with Your Full Time JobIn this episode of I Have Notes, I’m talking directly to anyone who has a side project, a business idea, a book, or a creative dream they can’t seem to make real - because life is already full. I break down the real reasons most people stay stuck (time, money, other people’s opinions, and self-doubt) and why waiting for the “perfect” moment is usually the thing holding us back. I talk about the power of doing B-minus work, collecting feedback, and letting momentum do its thing. If you’ve been sitting on an idea you care about but ca...
2026-01-1712 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 53: Money, Mindset, and The Real Housewives of Beverly HillsIn this episode, I’m talking about money, mindset, and what The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills accidentally teaches us about power, identity, and financial responsibility. Using Dorit’s very public money unraveling as a case study, we dig into why mindset has to come before spreadsheets, why “just take action” isn’t enough, and how identity drives every financial decision we make. If you’ve ever felt anxious, avoidant, or ashamed around money, this one’s for you.Enjoy!To sign up for early access to the new Make it Make Cents mon...
2026-01-1614 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 52: Your Future Self, Self Concept and Self Identity (Money Edition)Today's episode is a modified lesson from my upcoming money mindset course: Make it Make Cents. The course will cover all aspects of your money mindset - looking at your Past Self, Current Self and Future Self with money - and will help you see how your thoughts about money are creating your results with money.The good news here? You can change your thoughts, and by doing that you will change your results with money.Whether you're underpaid, overwhelmed, in a mountain of debt, or just ready to take your earning and money to...
2026-01-0919 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp 51.: What I'm Taking with Me and What I'm Leaving Behind in the New YearWelcome to 2026! Not quite a “new year/new you” episode, but in this one we’ll go over what it is I am taking with me from 2025 into 2026 - habits, though patterns, actions - and what I’m leaving behind (I’ll miss you, Diet Coke and complaining about my lack of time!). Resources mentioned in today’s episode:Gabby Bernstein appGet in touch!Email: stephanie@stephaniefinigancoaching.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachstephfini/Email List Sign Up: https://mailchi.mp/4a50337878b2/newslette
2026-01-0617 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp 50: Overeating, Overspending, and the HolidaysWe’ve all been there - or we’re there right now - overeating, overspending, just doing way too much around the holidays, and then deciding “I’ll deal with it in January”. There’s nothing wrong with any of it - unless you decide that there is. In this episode we’ll talk through how using your Future Self will get you through the season - massive Visa bill and all. If you’re interested in going deeper on this work, let’s connect. Reach out over Instagram @lifecoachstephfini or email stephanie@stephaniefinigancoaching.com. Merry Merry!
2025-12-1910 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 49: Abundance Sufficiency and Scarcity from Make it Make CentsThis episode of the I Have Notes podcast is a lesson from the upcoming Make it Make Cents money mindset training I’m about to launch! You’ll get a sneak peek inside the audio-based course by listening to this episode, which covers the concepts of scarcity, sufficiency and abundance, gives an overview of why our brains default to a scarcity mindset, and the steps you can take to start cultivating an abundant mindset, starting today.The Make it Make Cents course will be available soon - get on the email list here to get early notice and...
2025-12-1722 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganBONUS Episode: Black Friday Coaching Deals and New ProgramsThis short episode will go over every new discount and offer this Black Friday - including brand new coaching programs:Discount on 12 session 1:1 coaching packageDiscount on 1 year 1:1 coaching packageNEW Small Group Coaching program for New EntrepreneursNEW Money Mindset Self Paced Coaching ClassNEW 1/2 Day in person 2026 Self Identity workshopNEW 1/2 Day in person Over Spending workshopOffers open through 12/5 at midnight. Let's do this!Contact for details, pricing, or a quick call to learn more:IG: @lifecoachstephfiniEmail: stephanie@stephaniefinigancoaching.com
2025-12-0111 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp 47: Tools That Got Me Through the Hardest Year I've Ever Had (Pt. 4)Welcome back to Part 4 in this short series highlighting all of the tools and practices that got me through the hardest year I’ve ever had. In this final episode of the series you’ll learn about the last 3 tools I used to navigate 2025 - and that I plan to keep using in the year ahead.Hope you enjoy!StephanieContact:Email: stephanie@stephaniefinigancoaching.comIG: @lifecoachstephfiniWebsite: www.stephaniefinigancoaching.com
2025-11-2810 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp 46: Tools That Got Me Through the Hardest Year I've Ever Had (Pt. 3)Welcome back to Part 3 in this short series highlighting all of the tools and practices that got me through the hardest year I’ve ever had. In this episode you’ll learn about Tools 4 and 5 that I used to navigate 2025 - and one tool I’ve had for years that I actually dropped this year as well.Hope you enjoy!StephanieContact:Email: stephanie@stephaniefinigancoaching.comIG: @lifecoachstephfiniWebsite: www.stephaniefinigancoaching.com
2025-11-2613 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 45: Tools That Got Me Through the Hardest Year I've Ever Had (Pt 2)Welcome back to Part 2 in this series highlighting all of the tools and practices that got me through the hardest year I’ve ever had. In this episode you’ll learn about Tools 2 and 3 - tools that were surprising to me as well as surprising useful! Hopefully they will be to you as well. Enjoy!StephanieResources:Email: stephanie@stephaniefinigancoaching.comIG: @lifecoachstephfiniWebsite: www.stephaniefinigancoaching.comMentioned in today’s episode:SignsGabby Bernstein BooksManifest: 7 Steps...
2025-11-2411 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 44: A Title Change and One of the Tools That Got Me Through the Hardest Year I've Ever Had (Pt 1)In this episode you'll learn the reason behind the podcast title and vibe change up (from I'm the Problem to I Have Notes) and you'll also learn the #1 tool I used to get me through 2025, which was a hardest year I've had of many! And stay tuned - this is the first of a 4-part series where I'll highlight each of the other tools that helped me go from "Holy shit" to "I've actually got this handled" in a year where that was not at all a guarantee.Enjoy!StephanieResources:
2025-11-2110 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 43: What Happens When Coaching Doesn't WorkCoaching is all great and helpful and worth it...until it doesn't work. You have a goal, you hire a coach, and then you don't get there. So what does that mean? That coaching is useless? Or that your coach was bad? Or that you're just not one of those people who things work out for no matter how hard you try? And what do you do now? In this episode we look at what happens when coaching "fails" - and where to go from there.Stephanie Finigan Coachingwww.stephaniefinigancoaching.com
2025-11-0412 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 42: Taking Action from a Place of Confidence (and How to Actually Do That)If you're going after new goal or trying to achieve something you've never done before, you could do it from a place of anxiety, or a place of confidence. It might not seem like a choice - it might seem like you either have confidence or not. But the truth is, taking action from a place of confidence is how you actually build confidence - and how you get what you want. It's not complicated but most people won't do this - and their goals will always remain too scary and too far away to ever seen possible. This...
2025-10-3111 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp 41: If You Really Could Do Anything, What Would You Do....?When we're young we spend a lot of time thinking about the life we want...By the time we hit our 40's though most of us have more of a "I've made my bed, time to lie in it" mentality. How many times recently have your actually considered what you WANT to do, where you want to live, how you want to make money, who you want to spend your time with....And as soon as you start thinking about that, how quickly does your brain serve up all the reasons it's not possible for you?
2025-10-2109 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 40: Scarcity and Abundance Made SimpleScarcity and abundance are talked about a lot in the coaching space, but how do you actually know if you're in one or the other - and how do you move out of scarcity (in money, time, or any other area of your life) and into scarcity? This episode makes the whole process much more simple and practical. Listen in to figure out how to have more of anything you want - it's easier than you think.
2025-10-1318 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 39: When You're Ready to Level UpYou've made some changes, achieved some goals, and are feeling pretty good. Except - there's more.You're treading water; there's more you want to do, but it's also fine right where you are. And you're not quite sure how to make the next shift, the level up, actually happen.In this episode we talk about the mindset shift you need to make in order to go from good to great in any area where you want to achieve MORE.Enjoy!PS - thoughts, comments, coaching? Find me @lifecoachstephfini or...
2025-10-0410 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 38: Self Care (But Really)It's enough with self care, right? Agreed. Except sometimes self care comes in forms we don't see - and in ways that really help. In this episode we break down a coaching session I had with a client that mirrored my own coaching session not 24 hours later - both about the ways small moves can make a big difference for our nervous system, decision making, and overall well being.
2025-09-1912 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp 37: The One Question To Ask Yourself to Make Everything EasierIn this short episode you'll learn the one question you can ask yourself to make everything easier....(It's that simple).
2025-09-0809 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 36: Life Coaching in the Age of Trump: Does Any of This Still Matter When the World Is On Fire?It's really easy for life coaching, personal development, or any other self-help or wellness work to feel pretty shallow, self-centered or just pointless when we're in an acute crisis. But personal development work can also be the exact fuel we need to propel us forward during and after times of personal (or global) emergencies. In this episode you'll hear a life coach's perspective on how she balances being an aware, concerned, active global citizen with personal development/coaching work. - and why it matters. Website: stephaniefinigancoaching.comInstagram: @stephaniefinigancoachingEmail: stephanie...
2025-06-2310 min
WholeheartedlyEpisode Five - WILD WOMEN With Stephanie Serra of NEW Moon FestWe're talking empowerment, evolution and the divine feminine spirit in the 5th episode of Wholeheartedly. Host Holly Ruth Finigan brings on Stephanie Serra, Director of Programming of NEW Moon Fest, which focuses on amplifying women's voices with its annual Memorial Day weekend event at the Sconset Casino. Tune in as Holly and Stephanie connect on visual and audio storytelling as Steph and her team shine a spotlight on women filmmakers from across the globe. Get ready for a preview of life's coming attractions with this special episode highlighting the archetype of the Wild Woman.
2025-05-0719 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 35: Doing an Autopilot AuditIf you’re going through life on autopilot - not really thinking through your choices, not totally sure why you’re doing what you’re doing - then you’re not alone. Most of us do this. But if you want to live your life the way YOU want to, you need to pay attention to what you’re doing and why. In this episode I’ll walk you through an Autopilot Audit, showing you how to become aware of where you may be sleepwalking through your life - and how to wake up to make the choices you really want
2025-01-0820 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp 34: Career, Money, Health....Making Multiple Big Changes at OnceSetting one goal and going after it with laser-focus is usually what most coaches tell us to do. Even if you have multiple goals/resolutions/things you want to achieve or change (which many of us do), a one-at-a-time approach is usually considered the best approach. But that’s not how I like to achieve my (multiple) goals or coach my clients to achieve theirs. In this episode I’ll walk you through my Phased Approach to setting and achieving multiple goals, and introduce you to a new 1:1 coaching opportunity I’m offering for those of you who want to go...
2025-01-0319 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 33: What’s Actually Changed for Me Since I Started Working with a CoachThis week’s podcast ep is a personal one - I'm giving you a list of what’s actually changed for me since I started getting coached. While coaching isn’t for everyone, it might just be for you, and hearing the ways it’s impacted and improved my own life might be the nudge you need to start investing in yourself. From mindset management to money management to overcoming regret to weight loss, coaching has changed everything for me, and I'm unpacking the specifics in this episode. LFG.
2024-12-3124 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 32: 5 Lessons I Learned from Running My Slowest Marathon EverThis episode is for you whether you're a runner or not! Stephanie gives you a look inside why, after 14 marathons, her latest run was the slowest (by a LOT) of all time, and why it was also the one she's most proud of, and the 5 lessons she's taking away that can apply to anyone who has suffered a set back or hurdles on the way to a goal.
2024-12-1123 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 31: Making Unpopular Decisions If you want to make a personal or professional pivot, if you want to level up or change in any way, you are going to probably need to make some choices that people around you don’t agree with or support. You will need to get comfortable with making unpopular decisions. In this episode Stephanie walks through an unpopular decision she made recently in her business, and gives you two tools you can use when you’re making your own unpopular decisions as you’re on your way to your big pivot.
2024-10-1015 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 30: 5 Tools to Help You (Finally) Make Your PivotWhether you want to change careers, start a business, lose weight, pay off debt, adopt a child, move cities, write a novel, feel less anxious and more confident in your everyday life, or make any other pivot, these 5 coaching tools will help you get there. In this episode Stephanie gives you an overview of the 5 tools offered in her free training which are designed to help you go from self-doubt and indecision to taking the action steps you need to get you to where you want to be.
2024-10-0313 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 29: Overcoming Self Doubt Around Your Pivot (or anything else)Self doubt can creep in and put a stop to even the most confident person’s plans to make a big pivot in their career, personal life, or anywhere else. Self doubt is sneaky because it’s often disguised as us being “responsible” when really, it’s just our fear preventing us from going after the things we really want. In this episode you will learn 5 coaching concepts which can help you move through your self doubt and get you back on track to finally make your big pivot.
2024-09-2519 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp 28: All the Ways to Get Coached at Pivot CoachingIn this short episode Coach Stephanie Finigan walks through the many ways (including free ones!) that you can get coached at Pivot Coaching. From free email coaching to 1:1 multi-month deep dive coaching, if you’re looking for help making your pivot (in your personal life, professional life, or anything in between) there is an option that will work for you. Listen to this episode to learn more about the variety of ways to get coached and get pivoting at Pivot.
2024-09-1913 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp 27: How to Believe That Thing You Want WILL Work Out for YouNo matter who you are you probably have one (or many) thing(s) that you want in life that seem just out of reach. It can be hard to believe that thing you want so badly (the relationship, the career, the money, the family, the body, the friendships, the business….) will actually work out for you. And there’s a reason it’s hard to believe - it’s not because it’s not possible for you - it’s because that’s how your brain is wired. In this episode Coach Stephanie talks about the things that she wants that can...
2024-09-1225 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 26: Living with the UnknownNot being sure of what’s going to happen - with the new job, the relationship, your business, your family, or anything else - is scary. It’s also our reality. We can’t predict the future, but there are some situations in life where that fact seems a lot harder to handle than others. In this episode Coach Stephanie walks through her own, current experiences living with the unknown in her family and her business, and gives you 4 steps to help you manage your mind around whatever the unknowns are in your own life.
2024-09-0426 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 25: How to Actually Think New Thoughts Coaching is all about thinking new thoughts so that you can get new results in your life. But the tactical, practical nuts-and-bolts way to get rom thinking “I hate my job” or “I am so bad with money” or “I just can’t get in shape” or “I have the worst luck”, to thoughts that are much more useful and will ultimately get you better results in your life, is not something most of us are ever taught how to actually do. Enter today’s episode. Coach Stephanie walks you through how it is that thoughts actually do create your results, with r...
2024-08-0226 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 24: Four Ways a Coach Will Help You Make Your PivotThere are a ton of good reasons to hire a coach when you want to make a big life change, or uplevel yourself in any area. But no matter what your pivot is - professional, personal, financial, health-related, relationship-related, or anything else, there are 4 key ways a coach will help you unearth your current blocks, address them, and overcome them. In this episode Coach Stephanie talks about the ways her own life coach has helped her in her own pivots this year, the results of that help, and what a coach will do to help you get to wherever...
2024-07-2918 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 23: How to Overcome the Habit of Self-SabotageComing close to achieving a goal or accomplishing a dream and then having it suddenly slip away can feel like the most helpless, powerless experience, and is the root of so much unhelpful thinking (“See, it’s just never going to work out for me….”). But what if the problem was all based in your mindset? If so, that would mean the solution is there too. Whether you know it or not, self-sabotaging thoughts, feelings and actions are likely at the core of your “so close but so far” experiences. In this episode Coach Stephanie walks you through her own experien...
2024-07-1922 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 22: The Actual Steps You Need to Take to Make Your Big PivotMaking your big life change - or your big pivot - os about more than just taking action. Your pivot won’t happen until you get your mindset right. No matter what the change is that you want to make, this episode will outline for you the exact steps you need to take to get your head in the right space to then do what you need to do to get it done. It’s totally possible to make your pivot - and these are the steps that will get you there.
2024-07-1116 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 21: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Achieve Your Big GoalNo matter what your big goal (your big PIVOT) is - career change, weight loss, a crazy fitness goal, finding a new relationship, or anything else - and no matter where you’re at in the process of hitting it, there is one thing you should be doing to help yourself get there. In today’s episode Stephanie highlights what this #1 thing is, the reason it's so universal no matter what your goal is, and how to do it even if it seems like it’s not possible for you (it is!).
2024-07-0418 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 20: How to Finally Stop People Pleasing (and a bit about The Valley)People pleasing is one of the most common topics people aim to address in coaching. So many of us are in the habit of being a “people pleaser”, and even though it doesn’t get us to where we want to be (because we stay stuck being focused on others rather than moving ourselves forward) we can’t seem to stop. In this episode Stephanie will outline the most important step in breaking the habit of people pleasing, as well as a few other tactics to help along the way - using Bravo’s The Valley as a real (reality) l...
2024-06-2717 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 19: Becoming the You Who Has Everything You WantIt sounds like typical, unhelpful coaching advice to say “You can have anything you want, you just need to think better thoughts”. But it turns out that’s true. In this episode Coach Stephanie will break down exactly how our thoughts create our results, and outlines a process anyone can use to create any change, make any pivot, and achieve anything they want. Buckle up, this is the most helpful episode yet for people looking to make their future the best it can be.
2024-06-2023 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 18: How to Build Self Confidence and Accomplish AnythingIn order to make a pivot or meet any big goal, you need self confidence. But what exactly that is, and how to build it, is something we’re rarely taught. In this episode Coach Stephanie walks through the difference between confidence and self confidence, why that matters when it comes to your goals, and how to create more self confidence so that you can have what you need to go after any, and every, goal you want to achieve.
2024-06-1317 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 17: "I Can't Believe I Haven't Figured This Out By Now"Whether it’s money, weight loss, or any other number of topics that we may be wrestling with, most of us have at least one thing that we can’t believe we haven’t figured out by now…Decades of dieting, paying off credit cards just to run them up again…whatever the issue is, beating yourself up by not having solved this problem “by now” is not the answer. On this episode Coach Stephanie talks about her own “I can’t believe I haven’t figured this out yet” problem - credit card debt - and the 4 step process she uses with...
2024-06-0622 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 16: "I'm Not Saving Enough for Retirement" and Other Thoughts That Keep Us Up at NightWe all have them - those sneaky, scary worries that we can kind of push aside in the middle of a busy day, but always manage to creep back in in the middle of the night. Whether it’s “I am not saving enough money” or “I’m stuck in this unhappy marriage” or “I should have left my job years ago, it’s too late now” or “It’s too late for me to have the life I want”, it’s hard to deny how real these thoughts seem. In this episode Coach Stephanie unpacks how to shift away from this unhelpful t...
2024-05-2918 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 15; Overcoming "There's No Way I'll Reach My Goal So Why Bother?" ThinkingIt’s easy to keep chasing your goal when it seems reachable - but what happens when your goal is so big that it feels impossible to reach? Do you change your approach? Make your goal smaller? Quit altogether? In this episode Coach Stephanie is talking about the tools to use to keep yourself going when that big goal seems just too far away, and she answers the question: "How do I know when I should quit?"
2024-05-2320 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 14: The Problem Of Not Having The Time To Do All the Things You Want To DoOne of the most common topics people seek coaching for time management - or more specifically, the issue of not having the time to do all the things we want to do. On this episode Coach Stephanie walks you through the myth of “I don’t have the time” by giving practical steps for you to follow to uncover where you time is going, how to prioritize the time you have, and most importantly how to better manage your mind so that you can better manage your time.
2024-05-0821 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 13: What We Can All Learn From Taylor Swift's PivotsYou had to know this was coming. There can't be a podcast called "I'm the Problem" that doesn't have an episode about Taylor Swift. But this one will be useful for you whether or not you're a Swiftie. Taylor is, among other things, a master at the art of making a pivot, and there's a lot we can all learn from the professional and personal pivot's she's made over the years. In this episode, coach and devoted Swiftie Stephanie will walk through 4 key lessons from Taylor's pivots that anyone can use as they're making their own big life changes...
2024-05-0317 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 12: The Problem with Positive Thinking (and what to do instead)We've all heard that we should "think positively" when something in our life goes sideways, or when we hit a wall and start asking ourselves, "Why is this happening?" But we all also know that throwing a few good thoughts on top of your problems doesn't make them go away. Positive thinking works - but only if you know how to think positively in a way that your brain actually buys into. This is where coaching comes in. In this episode Coach Stephanie will use her current example of a never-ending spring sickness to highlight the process of going...
2024-04-2518 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp 11: How to Overcome “I Really Want to Do This But I’m Too Old ” ThinkingWhat is it that you really want to do, but you feel like you just can’t because it’s too late, you waited too long, you should have started sooner, or you’re just too old to do it? Do you want to change careers, start a business, write a book, train for a marathon, get married, get a divorce, leave it all behind and travel the world….? Whatever it is that you want to do, it’s not too late, you haven’t waited too long, and you are never too old. In this episode, Coach Stephanie will explain...
2024-04-1819 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 10: More Vanderpump Rules and How to Actually Follow Through on BoundariesSetting boundaries is the first step, but actually following through when someone crosses your boundary is a whole other challenge - so this topic is getting a whole other episode! Building off of the previous episode about setting boundaries, and continuing to use examples from reality TV's favorite boundary-breakers, the cast of Vanderpump Rules, Coach Stephanie uses this episode to outline common reasons people struggle to following through on the boundaries they set, and how to overcome those challenges so that you can be someone who not only sets boundaries, but carries them out too.
2024-04-0320 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp 9: Vanderpump Rules and How to Actually Set Boundaries (Really).Setting boundaries is something we should all know how to do, but very few of us are ever taught how to do it...And watching Vanderpump Rules is something we probably never need to do, but so many of us do it. In this episode, Coach Stephanie will walk you through how to set a boundary in a way that's actually going to be helpful for you - and gives you an example of how this is (and isn't) done on a vintage episode of Vanderpump Rules. Because who better to learn "what not to do" from than those...
2024-03-2710 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 8: The Problem with Worrying About What Other People Think of YouWorrying about what other people think of you is normal, but it's not very useful. And if you're someone who is trying to make a pivot - like change your career, your relationship, where you live, who you spend time with, how you spend your money, your health habits, or anything else - it can be really easy to get sidetracked by the opinions that other people may have about what you're trying to do. In this episode Coach Stephanie walks through this very common problem (she experiences it often when telling people she's a life coach!), and offers...
2024-03-1918 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 7: "The problem with perfectionism"We all know there's no such thing as "perfect" and yet so many of us let our perfectionism get in the way of our goals. We think, "If I can't do this perfectly, what's the point of even trying?" Whether it's weight loss, relationships, making money, building a business, paying off debt, launching a podcast, or accomplishing anything else that we want, perfectionism can get in the way even for those of us who never thought of themselves as perfectionists. On this episode Coach Stephanie talks about being a perfectionist (without realizing it), and how it impacted even the...
2024-03-0918 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 6: "I have a big regret and I can't get over it"Regret is an incredibly common human emotion, and yet it's one we typically don't talk about...we'd rather suffer in silence or try to avoid or ignore it (which never works) rather than deal with it. And as a result, most of us walk around carrying past regrets into our futures. You don't need to do this. In this episode Coach Stephanie will walk you through her 7 step process for overcoming regret so that you can leave your past in the past, and move forward without past regret weighing you down.
2024-02-2820 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp 5: "I want to make a career change but I don’t know how to start"If you're looking to make a career change, this is the episode for you. Life coach Stephanie Finigan will walk you through how got started making her own career pivot by focusing on changing her self identity first, and will break down a 5-step process for you to make your pivot possible.
2023-12-0629 min
I Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 4: “Whenever I don’t hear from someone I assume the worst”If you're a "worst case scenario" thinker, this episode is for you. You will hear life coach Stephanie Finigan talk through her own experience as a "worst case scenario" thinker and how that played out recently in her life, as well as the coaching process she puts herself through in order to change her mindset and her outcomes, and how you can do the same.
2023-11-3023 minI Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 3: "I can't get back into shape"This episode will walk you through the problem of trying to get "back" into shape. Life coach Stephanie Finigan will talk through her own experience of trying to become a runner like she was in the past, the problem with "past focus" thinking, and how to change your thought patterns to be future focused instead, which is the key to accomplishing your goals.
2023-11-3021 minI Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 2: "I don't know what a life coach is"In this episode, life coach Stephanie Finigan will walk you through the fundamentals of what life coaching actually is, how and when it makes sense to hire a coach, and what the limits of coaching is as well. You will hear how Stephanie found coaching herself, and walk away with a solid understanding of the purpose and usefulness of life coaching.
2023-11-3022 minI Have Notes with Coach Stephanie FiniganEp. 1: Welcome to the I'm the Problem PodcastWelcome to the I'm the Problem Podcast with Coach Stephanie Finigan. Stephanie is a certified life coach who is also, often, the problem. The good news is, she's her own solution too. This show will highlight how to apply life coaching tools to your own life in order to overcome everyday challenges, and will give you real life examples of how Stephanie, and her clients, use these tools as well. This brief episode will give you an overview of the show and tell you want to expect each week as you listen. Welcome!
2023-11-3006 min
UnblockedEp 26: Money Mindset with Stephanie FiniganMoney is a universal symbol and tool that we all think about or interact with on a daily basis. Whether or not we are aware of it, we have internalized thoughts and beliefs about money. And those beliefs dictate our actions around earning, spending, saving, and career choices we make. Interestingly, how we approach money is how we approach many areas in our life. In this episode, you are invited to think on purpose about money and from there create the relationship you want to have with money in your life.Let's get Unblocked!FREE...
2021-08-0850 min
High Five Success StoriesEpisode #23: The Honest & Inspiring Story of Nantucket blACKbook: Holly FiniganSuper excited to share my conversation with my friend Holly Finigan. In 2012, Holly founded The Nantucket blACKbook, a modern-day guide to Nantucket based on trust and genuine marketing.
2018-04-0300 minHigh Five Success StoriesEpisode #23: The Honest & Inspiring Story of Nantucket blACKbook: Holly FiniganSuper excited to share my conversation with my friend Holly Finigan. In 2012, Holly founded The Nantucket blACKbook, a modern-day guide to Nantucket based on trust and genuine marketing.
2018-04-0300 min
High Five Success StoriesThe Honest & Inspiring Story of Nantucket blACKbook: Holly FiniganHi everyone! Super excited to share my conversation with my friend Holly Finigan. In 2012, Holly founded The Nantucket blACKbook, a modern-day guide to Nantucket based on trust and genuine marketing. As always, we get real in our conversation! We...
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2018-04-0300 min