Change Catalysts at the Growing Edge

If you are frustrated by the constant pressure to identify your marketing niche and ideal client avatar, you will want to listen to this episode! In this Episode, Carol describes the steps Emerging Change Catalysts take to start their business, the challenges they face when they follow the Mainstream Approach, and a simpler, more streamlined way to create their new business.If you are a Seasoned Change Catalyst or a Trailblazing Change Catalyst, you may discover new healing insights about your own start-up process by listening to this episode. (I'll be adding new episodes to describe your unique journeys soon!)Topics Included in This Episode:What Opened My Eyes to the unique elements of the journey of Emerging Change CatalystsWhat is an Emerging Change Catalyst?What's Entailed in Starting Your Business?Your 3 Biggest Challenges and What They Lead to.What Qualifies Me to Support You? Here's How I Can Help You and Your Business Blossom ~~~~~You can explore this content in several ways:  Read or review this episode in writing:  Check out this page. Explore the mentoring program, Blossom Sequence Mentoring, in more detail.Subscribe to hear about upcoming workshops and retreats for Emerging Change Catalysts.Listen to Other Episodes in The Organic Way Series: Series 1 - 1: My Journey to a Pivotal InsightSeries 1 - 2: When Mainstream Business Strategies Don't Work for AllSeries 1 - 3: There Is a New Path: Introducing the Organic Way Carol's Social Media: Facebook Business Page | Instagram | LinkedIn  Join the Change Catalysts at the Growing Edge Facebook GroupCarol's Website: www.FlourishasaChangeCatalyst.comSupport the show

Series 1: Part 1: My Journey to a Pivotal Insight Between 2010 - 2015 Carol invested time, money, and energy in a series of marketing courses and business coaching programs to strengthen her previous business. When she received little to no return on her investment, Carol felt exhausted and hopeless. Although she had plenty of gifts and talents to share, she struggled to figure out a business model that would allow her to flourish personally and financially. She knew she wasn't alone in this frustrating cycle. Other colleagues -- all creative, intelligent, passionate, and dedicated -- could tell much the same story.In this episode, Carol shares her journey of discovery and the insight that showed her what was at the heart of this all-too-common pattern. If you've struggled to find a viable way to translate your vision into a flourishing business, listen to Carol's story to discover insights to open up a new trajectory for your business.~~~~~You can explore this content in several ways: eBook: Discover a New Path Forward: A Gentle, Encouraging Way to Create and Grow a Viable BusinessTexts: When you feel challenged by the Mainstream noise of the world, stay focused on the Organic Way with the short, inspiring insights I share my text subscribers on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week.  Text the word “Organic” to 41372 or register on this webpage.You'll receive a confirmation message from (844) 811-1230.)Website: Business Mentoring Insights  Carol's Social Media: Facebook Business Page | Instagram | LinkedIn Join the Change Catalysts at the Growing Edge Facebook GroupCarol's Website: www.FlourishasaChangeCatalyst.comSupport the show

Series 1 - Part 2: When Mainstream Business Strategies Don't Work for AllIn this episode, you'll discover why Change Catalysts in certain circumstances struggle to implement the Mainstream strategies they've learned in marketing workshops, business coaching programs, and influencer videos. If you have ever blamed yourself for your lack of progress in your business, take heart! It's possible your style, your way of working with your clients, and where you are in your business journey put you at odds with Mainstream business strategies.Listen to this episode to gain more insights if you resonate with any of these scenarios:You are a business owner who is sensitive, intuitive, and creative.Your work depends on developing deep trust with your clients.You have a deep, nuanced way of working with clients as they move through significant changes to create lives that are refreshing and align with who they are becoming.You have a new emerging business, program, or body of work or you are in the process of re-imagining your existing business.~~~~~You can explore this content in several ways: eBook: Discover a New Path Forward: A Gentle, Encouraging Way to Create and Grow a Viable BusinessTexts: When you feel challenged by the Mainstream noise of the world, stay focused on the Organic Way with the short, inspiring insights I share my text subscribers on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week.  Text the word “Organic” to 41372 or register on this webpage.You'll receive a confirmation message from (844) 811-1230.)Website: How the Mainstream Approach Derails Change Catalysts.  Carol's Social Media: Facebook Business Page | Instagram | LinkedIn Join the Change Catalysts at the Growing Edge Facebook GroupCarol's Website: www.FlourishasaChangeCatalyst.comSupport the show

Series 1 - Part 3: There Is a New Path: Introducing the Organic WayIn this episode, Carol introduces you to a new path, The Organic Way. This gentle, encouraging journey is especially inspiring for coaches, therapists, and other change catalysts who work with clients moving through significant transitions. By the end of the episode, you'll know five Key Dynamics that are unique to the Organic Way. 1) The Organic Way Is an Unfolding Journey, not a Defined Destination2) Guided by Self-Alignment, not a “Proven” Template3) Focused on Strengthening Your Foundation First, Not Rushing to Market4) Enriched by Receiving Feedback from Clients, Not Just a Reflection of Your Own Imagination5) Gaining Confidence through Verification, Not Faking It Until You Make It.~~~~~You can explore this content in several ways: eBook: Discover a New Path Forward: A Gentle, Encouraging Way to Create and Grow a Viable BusinessTexts: When you feel challenged by the Mainstream noise of the world, stay focused on the Organic Way with the short, inspiring insights I share my text subscribers on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week.  Text the word “Organic” to 41372 or register on this webpage.You'll receive a confirmation message from (844) 811-1230.)Website: Introducing the Organic Way Carol's Social Media: Facebook Business Page | Instagram | LinkedIn Join the Change Catalysts at the Growing Edge Facebook GroupCarol's Website: www.FlourishasaChangeCatalyst.comSupport the show

There’s no escaping the fact that we have entered into a time of tremendous change. As Change Catalysts we are feeling the effects in our own lives while also seeing we have a role to play with our clients and our communities. In this episode, Carol describes four elements that need to be in place for us to feel clear enough and strong enough to do the work we are here to do at this time. Carol’s Nook Resources: Element 1: Personal Well-Being - 50 Deep Self-Care Activities for Uncertain Times Element 2: Training - Interested in gaining more insights about how to talk about these times and how to support clients during this free fall and the uncertainty that we're living in right now? Let me know if you’d like to receive updates about upcoming training courses. Element 3: Community - Change Catalyst Network Element 4: Work and Business - Trying to figure out how to reinvent your work and business? Let’s set up a session to Clarify Your Growing Edge. Be Inspired! Subscribe to the emails that interest you. www.FlourishasaChangeCatalyst.com Connect with Carol!  Carol's Website: https://www.flourishasachangecatalyst.com/ Social Media: FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "Change Catalysts at the Growing Edge" episodes

In this episode, Carol describes why it's difficult to grow your business when you aren't quite clear about the core focus of your work. You may be starting a new business, embarking on a new chapter, or creating a new body of work and you aren't completely clear about what you do or the details of your business foundation...YET. Discover what you need to have in place before you attempt to market your work and sell your Change Catalyst services. Carol’s Nook Resources: Discover which path you are on: Change Catalyst Journey. Connect with Carol!  Carol's Website: https://www.flourishasachangecatalyst.com/ Social Media: FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "Change Catalysts at the Growing Edge" episodes

In this Carol's Nook episode, Carol explores our culture's obsession with taking action. An unlimited push to be in action can derail us if we don't build in some time for the insights that come from being still. Discover how you can use your own hesitation as a source of inspiration to show you where to focus your attention to make progress. Carol’s Nook Resources: Watch a free video called Clarity Changes Everything. At the end of the video, request the What Path is Right For Me Questionnaire. After you complete that questionnaire, I’ll reply with personalized insights about where you stand now and your best next steps. Carol McClelland Fields, PhD, an award-winning author and Board Certified Coach, has been fascinated by how our culture navigates personal, professional, and large-scale transitions since the start of her career. As a dedicated Change Catalyst herself, Carol’s work has always centered around three themes: helping people gain clarity about the work they are called to do, guiding people through difficult times of transition using her Seasons of Change model, and training other Change Catalysts how to integrate the programs she’s created into their work with clients. She now uses her expertise to help other Change Catalysts flourish personally, professionally, and financially. www.FlourishasaChangeCatalyst.comBe Inspired! Connect with Carol!  Carol's Website: https://www.flourishasachangecatalyst.com/ Social Media: FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "Change Catalysts at the Growing Edge" episodes

In the second part of this series, Carol and her guest, Helen McConnell, discuss when to refer your clients to a qualified practitioner to help them resolve their trauma with a simple tapping technique that is easily learned and implemented. Helen also describes ways she uses this tapping method to work with individuals, groups, and communities.  Be sure to listen to Part 1 of this series where we discuss misconceptions about trauma and how trauma begins.    Helen McConnell’s Resources: How to learn more about Helen’s work to resolve trauma: What’s Tapping: Click on the navigation tab for links to a few more articles Helen’s book: 10 Simple Things You Can Do Now to Profoundly Change the World Schedule a Complimentary phone consultation A Certified EFT/Meridian Tapping Practitioner, Helen McConnell has studied Clinical and Advanced EFT/Tapping techniques. She is a master at untangling the web of complicated unconscious emotions that frame our beliefs and create our lives. She has studied human behavior and the subconscious mind for over 25 years. Formerly a corporate executive manager, Helen weaves together her variety of skills and gifts as she brings Mindfulness practices to the changing landscape of Humanity and Business. She works with individuals, groups, and organizations locally and around the globe. Website:  www.helenmcconnell.com Social Media:  #tappingismysuperpower Facebook:  Helen McConnell Twitter:  @McConnellpdx LinkedIn: Helen McConnell Instragram: @McConnellPDX Connect with Carol!  Carol's Website: https://www.flourishasachangecatalyst.com/ Social Media: FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "Change Catalysts at the Growing Edge" episodes

In this episode, Carol and her guest, Helen McConnell, discuss misconceptions about trauma and how trauma begins. If you are a Change Catalyst working with clients, you’ll gain a more nuanced understanding of what trauma is and how it may show up in your clients’ life story. Part 2 of this series will help you learn when to refer your clients to a qualified practitioner to help them resolve their trauma using a simple technique that is easily learned and implemented. Listen to Part 2 Helen McConnell’s Resources: How to learn more about Helen’s work to resolve trauma: Helen’s book: 10 Simple Things You Can Do Now to Profoundly Change the World Schedule a Complimentary phone consultation A Certified EFT/Meridian Tapping Practitioner, Helen McConnell has studied Clinical and Advanced EFT/Tapping techniques. She is a master at untangling the web of complicated unconscious emotions that frame our beliefs and create our lives. She has studied human behavior and the subconscious mind for over 25 years. Formerly a corporate executive manager, Helen weaves together her variety of skills and gifts as she brings Mindfulness practices to the changing landscape of Humanity and Business. She works with individuals, groups, and organizations locally and around the globe. Website:  www.helenmcconnell.com Social Media:  #tappingismysuperpower Facebook:  Helen McConnell Twitter:  @McConnellpdx LinkedIn: Helen McConnell Instragram: @McConnellPDX Connect with Carol!  Carol's Website: https://www.flourishasachangecatalyst.com/ Social Media: FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "Change Catalysts at the Growing Edge" episodes

In Part 3 of her Transitions and Change Series, Carol shares three deeper dynamics of using a natural approach to change. In this episode, Carol provides deeper insights about the power of nature metaphors to bring greater insight and inspiration to your conversations with clients, the value of using the Seasons of Change map to help clients make sense out of their transition journey, and the costs of common cultural messages that tend to derail clients during their transition journey. ______________________________ Listen to Part 1 of this series Listen to Part 2 of this series Carol’s Nook Resources: How to learn more about our times of change. Explore Carol’s Nature’s Wisdom Deck: A Powerfully Insightful Guide to Exploring Life’s Changes. Explore the Transition Training for Change Catalysts. Several classes available. Carol typically teaches the initial 8-week Seasons of Change course in September and January/February. Receive Training Calendar Updates and other Seasons of Change Inspiration. Be sure to check out the resources listed below Episode 17 (Nature of Change) and Episode 18 (Seasons of Change) that were part of this series on Transitions and Change. Carol McClelland Fields, PhD, an award-winning author and Board Certified Coach, has been fascinated by how our culture navigates personal, professional, and large-scale transitions since the start of her career. As a dedicated Change Catalyst herself, Carol’s work has always centered around three themes: helping people gain clarity about the work they are called to do, guiding people through difficult times of transition using her Seasons of Change model, and training other Change Catalysts how to integrate the programs she’s created into their work with clients. She now uses her expertise to help other Change Catalysts flourish personally, professionally, and financially. www.FlourishasaChangeCatalyst.comBe Inspired! Connect with Carol!  Carol's Website: https://www.flourishasachangecatalyst.com/ Social Media: FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "Change Catalysts at the Growing Edge" episodes

Often we resist change, hoping that it will just go away if we ignore it or avoid it. But when we can see that change is a very natural process, then we can move with, rather than against, the changes in our lives to uncover the sources of healing they hold for us. In this Carol’s Nook Episode, Carol shares her own story of deep transition and how her experiences became the roots of the Seasons of Change, her natural model of transition. ______________________________ Listen to Part 1 of this series Listen to Part 3 of this series     Carol’s Nook Resources: Seasons of Change Spiral If we see change as a naturally occurring event - much like the change of seasons - then we can embrace change as an invitation to improve and enhance our lives. To grow through life's inevitable ups and downs, we must move through each season in turn. Begin in the center with Summer and then move into: Fall - Sensing a Shift in Your Life and Preparing for What's to Come Winter - Retreating, Reflecting and Reconnecting with Your Deep Nature to Gain New Insights about Your Future Spring - Bursting into Bloom and Putting Your Plan into Action Summer - Celebrating Your Harvest How to learn more about our the Seasons of Change. Read Carol’s book: The Seasons of Change: Using Nature’s Wisdom to Grow Through Life’s Inevitable Ups and Downs Explore the Transition Training for Change Catalysts. Several classes available. Carol typically teaches the initial 8-week Seasons of Change course in September and January/February. Receive Training Calendar Updates and other Seasons of Change Inspiration.   Connect with Carol!  Carol's Website: https://www.flourishasachangecatalyst.com/ Social Media: FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "Change Catalysts at the Growing Edge" episodes

Our world is asking us to explore change in a deeper way. In this Carol’s Nook Episode, Carol shares her insights about how the nature of change has changed in the last few decades and why that shift invites Change Catalysts to up-level their understanding of the changes unfolding around us. During this episode, Carol describes the expanding scope of changes impacting Change Catalysts, our clients and our communities, the increased degree of uncertainty we are all facing, and three specific ways to approach life changes that give us the opportunity to create in a more proactive way. Listen to Part 2 of this series Listen to Part 3 of this series       Carol’s Nook Resources: How to learn more about our times of change. Read Carol’s book: The Seasons of Change: Using Nature’s Wisdom to Grow Through Life’s Inevitable Ups and Downs Explore the Transition Training for Change Catalysts. Several classes available. Carol typically teaches the initial 8-week Seasons of Change course in September and January/February. Receive Training Calendar Updates and other Seasons of Change Inspiration. Carol McClelland Fields, PhD, an award-winning author and Board Certified Coach, has been fascinated by how our culture navigates personal, professional, and large-scale transitions since the start of her career. As a dedicated Change Catalyst herself, Carol’s work has always centered around three themes: helping people gain clarity about the work they are called to do, guiding people through difficult times of transition using her Seasons of Change model, and training other Change Catalysts how to integrate the programs she’s created into their work with clients. She now uses her expertise to help other Change Catalysts flourish personally, professionally, and financially. www.FlourishasaChangeCatalyst.com Be Inspired!

Carol describes five ways you may feel blocked as you take your work in a new direction. If you are hesitating to move forward with your new work, listen to this Carol's Nook episode to gain insights about the factors that may be hindering your progress. When you know the cause of your hesitation, you can take action to resolve it and move forward with your new work. Carol’s Nook Resources: Watch a free video called Clarity Changes Everything. At the end of the video, request the What Path is Right For Me Questionnaire. After you complete that questionnaire, I’ll reply with personalized insights about where you stand now and your best next steps.   Carol McClelland Fields, PhD, an award-winning author and Board Certified Coach, has been fascinated by how our culture navigates personal, professional, and large-scale transitions since the start of her career. As a dedicated Change Catalyst herself, Carol’s work has always centered around three themes: helping people gain clarity about the work they are called to do, guiding people through difficult times of transition using her Seasons of Change model, and training other Change Catalysts how to integrate the programs she’s created into their work with clients. She now uses her expertise to help other Change Catalysts flourish personally, professionally, and financially. www.FlourishasaChangeCatalyst.com Be Inspired! Connect with Carol: Facebook:  @FlourishasaChangeCatalyst Twitter:  @Carol_Catalyst LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolmcclellandfields/ Instagram: @carol.mcclelland.fields 

In this Carol's Nook episode, Carol shares valuable insights about how to proceed when you feel called to bring new work into the world. Birthing a new program, body of work or venture is full of unknowns and nuances that can be daunting to navigate when you don't have a sense of the development journey. Throughout the show, Carol highlights key scenarios that illustrate where Change Catalysts often get bogged down during their journey to create their idea, develop their new work, test their new offers, and discover how to describe their work with prospective clients.       Carol’s Nook Resources: Watch a free video called Clarity Changes Everything. At the end of the video, request the What Path is Right For Me Questionnaire. After you complete that questionnaire, I’ll reply with personalized insights about where you stand now and your best next steps. Connect with Carol:  Social Media: Facebook: @FlourishasaChangeCatalyst Twitter:  @Carol_Catalyst LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolmcclellandfields/ Instagram:  @carol.mcclelland.fields www.FlourishasaChangeCatalyst.comBe Inspired! About Carol:  Carol McClelland Fields, PhD, an award-winning author and Board Certified Coach, has been fascinated by how our culture navigates personal, professional, and large-scale transitions since the start of her career. As a dedicated Change Catalyst herself, Carol’s work has always centered around three themes: helping people gain clarity about the work they are called to do, guiding people through difficult times of transition using her Seasons of Change model, and training other Change Catalysts how to integrate the programs she’s created into their work with clients. She now uses her expertise to help other Change Catalysts flourish personally, professionally, and financially.  

Taking your work in a new direction? In this Carol's Nook episode, Carol shows Coaches, Healers, and other Change Catalysts why traditional "Build Your Business" coaching programs and courses do not work for those who want to evolve their work with a new program, a new body of work, or a new venture. If you have struggled to move your business forward, it's possible you've been on the wrong path! Discover a new path that supports you in "Evolving Your New Work". The right path makes all the difference! Carol’s Nook Resources: Watch a free video called Clarity Changes Everything. At the end of the video, request the What Path is Right For Me Questionnaire. After you complete that questionnaire, I’ll reply with personalized insights about where you stand now and your best next steps.   About Carol:  Carol McClelland Fields, PhD, an award-winning author and Board Certified Coach, has been fascinated by how our culture navigates personal, professional, and large-scale transitions since the start of her career. As a dedicated Change Catalyst herself, Carol’s work has always centered around three themes: helping people gain clarity about the work they are called to do, guiding people through difficult times of transition using her Seasons of Change model, and training other Change Catalysts how to integrate the programs she’s created into their work with clients. She now uses her expertise to help other Change Catalysts flourish personally, professionally, and financially.  Be Inspired! Connect with Carol:  If you would like to learn more about being a Change Catalyst, be sure to check out Carol's website. You can connect with Carol on Facebook, Twitter (@Carol_Catalyst), LinkedIn, and Instagram.    

In this Carol's Nook episode, Carol shows coaches, healers and other change catalysts that struggle isn't a sign you are doing anything wrong. Rather, your struggle holds nuggets of wisdom you can use to create more success in your business. Discovering the key to shifting your struggle into flow gives you more options, more time, more creativity, and more opportunities to move your work and business forward. Carol shares stories from her own business to show how this shift improved her business and her life.     Carol’s Nook Resources: Find the Wisdom in Your Procrastination - a short email series to walk you through the process to find a way to pivot your struggle with procrastination into a new source of flow in your work and business. Explore the Harvest Your Wisdom Group to shift one struggle trigger into flow each week.   Check out these great resources as well: Change Catalysts on the Growing Edge Radio Show Change Catalyst Network - Facebook Group More About Carol: Carol McClelland Fields, PhD, an award-winning author and Board Certified Coach, has been fascinated by how our culture navigates personal, professional, and large-scale transitions since the start of her career. As a dedicated Change Catalyst herself, Carol’s work has always centered around three themes: helping people gain clarity about the work they are called to do, guiding people through difficult times of transition using her Seasons of Change model, and training other Change Catalysts how to integrate the programs she’s created into their work with clients. She now uses her expertise to help other Change Catalysts flourish personally, professionally, and financially.   If you would like to learn more about being a Change Catalyst, be sure to check out Carol's website. You can connect with Carol on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

In this episode, Carol and her guest, Mary McGill, MA, LPC, explore how different kinds of anxiety impact us, how our culture discourages us from voicing our anxiety, and why it is important to know that it is natural for inner obstacles to arise as we stretch in new ways. Discover simple, effective ways to pivot your attention from your anxiety to why you are drawn to take inspired action. Change Catalysts, gain access to tips you can use in your own life or share with your clients.       More About Mary McGill: Through individual and group counseling, workshop settings, and speaking events, Mary McGill helps clients define what matters most to them and deal well with the anxieties and inner obstacles that arise within this process of transformation. Mary can support you in making a difference in the world when your heart calls you in this way. Find more on her website:  www.HeartsCall.com

In Part 2 of their conversation, Carol and her guest, Bobbye Middendorf, share their insights and experiences of evolving their new work as trailblazers, evolutionaries, and visionaries in their fields. While sharing stories from their personal journeys, they also provide insights about why and how the Trailblazer's journey is different from what other entrepreneurs experience.  Everything from the challenges of finding the words to describe what you do to figuring out how to market your work when those who need your work might not know your field exists. They also demonstrate how having a community of resonant trailblazing colleagues makes all the difference in your journey.      Bobbye Middendorf’s Resources Write Synergies Circle For Yin Arising Facebook Page Bobbye’s LinkedIn Profile Bobbye’s website By holding a sanctuary space of co-creative wholesomeness, Bobbye guides sensitive, radiant evolutionary healer-creators to their next highest expression by transmuting their inner disharmony. They reconnect with and embody their inner grounded, centered self to release the full potential of their expression into the world via messages, books, multi-media creative projects, and practices.  

Feeling called to evolve your work with clients? After meeting in several online business classes, Carol and her guest, Bobbye Middendorf, realized that the traditional "Build your Business" approach was not working well for either of them. They had no interest in building an existing business; they were each actively evolving a new work. In their quest to succeed they began meeting regularly to share their journey and support each other in stepping into new clarity and confidence. Looking back, they realized how powerful and instrumental this trailblazing journey was in bringing their new work to life. During this episode they share their individual journeys, and the practices and processes they co-created to tap into the wisdom of their ideas, their work, and themselves. Carol McClelland Field's Resources: Throughout the month of July 2019, I’m offering a free series of Zoom Calls to unveil my trailblazing approach to Evolving Your New Work. This series, called Clarity Changes Everything!, lays out all the ways clarity influences your journey as you bring your new work into the world. Titles of the next few calls are: Don't Wait for Clarity! Create It!  and Order Matters! Clarity First! Even if you aren't able to make the live calls, register to receive links to all recordings and handouts.  Bobbye Middendorf’s Resources Write Synergies Circle For Yin Arising Facebook Page Bobbye’s LinkedIn Profile Bobbye’s website By holding a sanctuary space of co-creative wholesomeness, Bobbye guides sensitive, radiant evolutionary healer-creators to their next highest expression by transmuting their inner disharmony. They reconnect with and embody their inner grounded, centered self to release the full potential of their expression into the world via messages, books, multi-media creative projects, and practices.

In this episode, Carole chats with her guest, author and coach, Leanne Babcock about Following Your Inner Nudge.  We all have inner nudges, or intuition, according to Leanne. In addition to sharing how her inner nudge has her living life on the growing edge, Leanne also describes various ways we can access our own inner wisdom, prepare ourselves for client sessions, and guide our clients to awaken their own connection with their inner nudge. Leanne's website:  https://leannebabcock.ca/ Leanne Babcock is an expert in intuition development is a coach, speaker, intuitive and an author. Through her one-on-one coaching and courses… her work heals hearts, transforms the mind and sets the spirit free enabling people to naturally take actions to fulfill what is truly in their heart. Resources for Leanne: Leanne’s first book: Open Me – the true story of a magical journey from fear to freedom Follow Leanne’s Journey Read Leanne’s Blog  Connect with Leanne on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.        Watch for Leanne’s second book, a self-coaching guide: Real & Wild You: Your daring and magical inner journey

In times of great change, transitions and traumas impact us emotionally, physically, and energetically. In this show, Carol and her guest, Dafna Golan-Carbone, discuss how clients who are out of balance can cultivate peace within and around them. When Change Catalysts know what to look for, they may play an important role in helping their clients receive the support they need to release the trauma and come back into a state of balance and peace. Dafna uses a variety of modalities that address energetic and physical structures to help her clients cultivate peace within that ripples out into their lives. Learn about Dafne and her why How to stop an emotional downward spiral...on the spot! For more information, go to Dafna’s Website.  You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 

In this episode, Carol and her guest, Nick Turner, discuss an ancient symbol called the enneagram that has powerful uses in today's changing world. They explore how the enneagram of personality types can help people understand themselves and others, how Change Catalysts' work with clients can benefit from this understanding, and what the enneagram has in common with Carol's transition model, the Seasons of Change. Additional diagrams here Nick Turner has been a student of the enneagram since 1988, received Certification as an enneagram teacher in 1992, and has been offering study groups, retreats, workshops, and private sessions since then. Nick’s Website: www.Intuitive-Enneagram.com Free Online Book: Enneagram 101 Read indepth posts on the Intuitive Enneagram Blog

In times of change and uncertainty, a powerful way to reconnect with ourselves, our communities, and the web of life is to participate in thoughtfully designed ceremonies and rituals. In this episode, Carol and her guest, Susan Wulfekuhler Sanford, explore how these purposeful experiences create a container for moving energy and expressing emotions during both personal transitions and changes that touch us all. They’ll also offer ideas for simple rituals Change Catalysts can use in their own practice and share with their clients. Through her work, Susan helps people navigate times of change through ceremonies, rituals and reconnecting with the soul.  You can find Susan on Facebook and LinkedIn.   Susan Wulfekuhler Sanford’s Resources:  The Book of Ceremony by Sandra Ingerman Awakening the Soul by Michael Meade Ceremonies for Change Facebook Group (link coming soon)  

When Coaches, Healers, and other Change Catalysts are out of balance they struggle to feel strong enough to do their work. In this episode, Carol and her guest, Tiffany Thoen, explore the importance of nourishing ourselves first so we have the energy and stamina we need to step into our work and out into the world more fully. Tiffany helps women leaders stop wasting their mental and emotional energy struggling with food and their bodies. Using the Intuitive Eating Model, she supports them in healing their relationship with food to finally find balance, freedom and satisfaction with food. Tiffany’s Website: www.coachtiffanyrn.com Read Tiffany’s Womanifesto to explore her view of how knowing that you are valuable and worthy of love and respect, no matter what, creates a powerful ripple effect in the world. Download Coach Tiffany’s hunger scale (a silly spin on traditional hunger scales). Interested in more from Coach Tiffany? Join Coach Tiffany’s Deserving Women community on FaceBook to have access to great info, videos and support.  Or reach out to her Coaching page on Facebook. 

Does your desire to be of service to your clients put you at risk of burning out? In this show, Carol and her guest, Anya Hankin, explore several Creative Resilience practices that will support you to re-engage with your life and your work. We also discuss how clarity about the focus of your work can deepen your connection to it. Anya Hankin is a copywriter and facilitator working at the intersection of creativity, engagement, and social justice. She is the founder and guide of the Catalyst Cohort, a five-month in-person facilitation training for creatives and changemakers. Anya also works one-on-one with purpose-driven clients to write and develop content that gets to the heart of their message. Anya Hankin’s Resources: Newsletter/Mission Statement Workbook Read Anya’s posts on Instagram. Complimentary 45-min Compass Conversation: Sign up on Anya’s homepage. Check out Anya’s Website. You can also connect with her on Facebook and Instagram.

Guest Host, Bobbye Middendorf, interviews Carol McClelland Fields about new trends in transitions that will enhance your impact as you work with clients navigating times of change. Carol also shares why she created a show just for Change Catalysts at the Growing Edge. Learn more about guest host Bobbye Middendorf on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Explore the Seasons of Change Model Carol’s Book: The Seasons of Change: Using Nature’s Wisdom to Grow through Life’s Inevitable Ups and Downs is available on her site and Amazon. (Kindle edition is available.) Information about Carol’s training courses for Coaches and other Change Catalysts Carol’s Related Websites:  www.FlourishasaChangeCatalyst.com  www.SeasonsofChange.com Other Ways to Connect with Carol:   Change Catalyst Network - Facebook Group Flourish as a Change Catalyst - Carol McClelland Fields Facebook Business LinkedIn  Twitter  Change Catalysts on the Growing Edge Radio Show 

In this episode, Carol and her guest, Karin Marcus, explore how nature can be a physical, emotional, and spiritual source of comfort and hope during times of uncertainty and transition. Gain insights you can use in your own life and share with your clients. Karin’s Book Birding Through Cancer: A Seasons of Change Journey, is available on Kindle and Nook, and you can also purchase a signed copy at the author’s price. Enjoy this article about the impact of nature on breast cancer patients. Are you interested in learning more about the restorative power of nature? Search for “forest bathing” on the Internet and you will find additional books and articles about this fascinating topic. You can also find out more on Karin's website or connect on LinkedIn. 

  When you are struggling to make sense of your life, business, or world events, how do you shift your focus to move forward with hope? How do you support your clients in doing the same? In this episode Carol explores Signs of Hope with Nancy Laulicht Seibel of Keys to Change. Nancy is the Founder and Principal of Keys to Change, LLC. Nancy Seibel’s Resources for Building Your Own Signs of Hope: A Wonderful Way to Build Hope for Yourself and Others: Blog post that includes a free Department of Hope discussion guide Department of Hope Blog: An array of posts exploring the topic of hope. The Write Way to Well-Being Guide and Workbook: This e-book helps you build resilience and well-being, your own personal signs of hope! Connect with Nancy on Facebook.  Like Keys to Change on Facebook. Or you can follow Nancy on Twitter  @NancyLSeibel.  Be sure to use her hashtag: #signsofhope