Inspiritment from Jo Koepke

I have been thinking about my body a lot of late. What is in my control? What can I do in response to what is not in my control? How do I approach health? This episode shares a few of those thoughts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jo-koepke/message

Do you ever get frustrated about your seeming lack of progress? I do. In the midst of a recent pity party I was holding for myself, I suddenly realised how silly it would seem to the me of years ago who would be amazed at how far I had come in so many areas. It made me stop and reflect on the nature of long-term progress. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jo-koepke/message

Making a cup of tea offered me an invitation to pause and be present. It was a beautiful reminder that I wanted to share with you too. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jo-koepke/message

Ever found a phrase that summarises an abstract concept you've been carrying? This phrase, "festina lente", captured my attention recently and I share why in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jo-koepke/message

The gentle approach I am taking with setting goals, and my word for the year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jo-koepke/message

My calendar is filling up fast. My brain is frequently swirling with items to add to my list. Fresh logistical challenges crop up each week. It's that time of year when we are speeding towards the end of 2023, the end of school, and Christmas. I feel the tickles of overwhelm in my belly and I know I am not alone in that. Feeling the same? I share more in this episode. Links to some things mentioned: The Hooting Pirate The Lazy Genius School of Emotionally Healthy Leadership (Australasia) School of Emotionally Healthy Leadership (US etc) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jo-koepke/message

What comes after a season of disruption or transition? A season of perseverance and ordinary days. This has been a tougher adjustment than I anticipated, and I'm guessing I'm not the only one. I share some steps I am taking to lead myself well in these ordinary days. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jo-koepke/message

What comes after a season of disruption or transition? A season of perseverance and ordinary days. This has been a tougher adjustment than I anticipated, and I'm guessing I'm not the only one. I share some steps I am taking to lead myself well in these ordinary days. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jo-koepke/message

The gift of limits is a theme that keeps coming up for me. I re-recorded some thoughts on the gift of limits that I originally shared on the podcast last year. This concept has been so helpful in my life when I remember to apply it! I am also celebrating 4 years since the first print copy of my book 'Stepping Up In Leadership' arrived. If you want to get your hands on a copy: In print- my website https://jokoepke.com/shop/ or other online book retailers ebook- your usual ebook retailer audiobook- most audiobook retailers- not on Audible unfortunately --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jo-koepke/message

I hold these concepts in a state of tension. Changes in routines and demands on my time and energy levels have thrown this into disorder again. I share how I am starting small in the area of rest once more. You can connect with me: Facebook: ⁠@jokoepke⁠ Instagram: ⁠@jokoepke⁠ tiktok: @jokoepke Website: ⁠jokoepke.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jo-koepke/message

The mental load of a time of transition can be significant. Learning a new job brings a lot of challenges on its own but it is the accompanying shifts to routines and rhythms that impact on mental load too. I share some approaches I am taking as I adjust my rhythms and routines. You can connect with me: Facebook: @jokoepke Instagram: @jokoepke Website: jokoepke.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jo-koepke/message

A season of transition brings up so many thoughts and emotions to process. We need self-compassion and intentional choices to navigate this season well. I am processing some of this outloud with you in this episode and share some questions I am asking myself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jo-koepke/message

It's strange how a long season of waiting can suddenly be over and you find yourself in a season of transition. I share some of the mental and emotional processing I am going through in my own season of transition. Listen in. You can connect with me on social media or through my website: Instagram: @jokoepke Facebook: @jokoepke LinkedIn: Jo Koepke Website: jokoepke.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jo-koepke/message

This season of limbo I'm in has unraveled me in the most uncomfortable and best way possible. I share some things I've been processing and my focus for this year. As always, you can connect on social media @jokoepke or on my website jokoepke.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jo-koepke/message

We're just past the halfway point of the year. I share some thoughts on how I have been reviewing my year so far, the internal journey I'm currently on and what my next steps are. You are invited to listen in and then do a midyear review for yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

Originally an essay for the Kinwomen blog, I explore what I've realised about my view of limits recently and the shift I am trying to bring in my thinking and actions. Listen in. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

I am so grateful for those women in history whose courage and lives made my current life possible. This is a letter of thanks. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

Two months in and the original plan for the year is out the window. I made a decision that left me wrestling with feelings of failure. I share a few thoughts on how I am moving past pride to growth. Get in touch through my website jokoepke.com or on Facebook or Instagram @jokoepke --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

How do we set goals and intentions for a year ahead when there is still so much uncertainty and turmoil around? I share what I have set as my focus for 2022 in this episode. I would love to hear what your focus or goals are for this year and how I can help. Get in touch through my website (jokoepke.com) or social media (@jokoepke) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

Lou Everett and Sherri McManus join me for a great conversation about leading ourselves well at the start of a new year. We also talk a lot about being human and how we relate with other humans. So much wisdom in this conversation! Connect with Lou and Sherri: Website- https://loueverettgroup.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/theloueverettgroup/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lou-everett-group/ Instagram- www.instagram.com/theloueverettgroup Connect with me: Website- https://jokoepke.com/contact-me/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/jokoepke Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jokoepke/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jokoepke/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

Do you spend time reflecting and planning at the end of the year? I want to share a few thoughts on end of year reflections with you. Written version: https://jokoepke.com/end-of-year-reflections/ Advent posts and resources: https://jokoepke.com/?s=advent You can see the manifesto I wrote for 2020 and continued into 2021 in these posts: The pursuit of a life lived well- sharing my 2020 manifesto A foundation of rest- unpacking my 2020 manifesto Holy hustle- unpacking my 2020 manifesto 2020 manifesto progress- failure or growth? Acknowledge the progress- 2020 manifesto reflections --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

The dominant emotion I have been navigating this year is discouragement. I know I'm not alone in that. I share a few points that have been helping me move forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

It has been two years since 'Stepping Up In Leadership' was released. What would I change about the book? What have I learned? Get the book: https://jokoepke.com/shop/ or any online bookstore --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

A cold, wet winter here in Perth, Australia has me thinking about some favourite things. I also share a project I've been working on. Find links to everything mentioned here: https://jokoepke.com/my-favourite-things-this-winter-2021/ New merch: https://jokoepke.com/merch --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

Suddenly we become aware of the date and how much of 2021 is behind us. Does that bring up a sense of exhaustion or anxiety in you? For me, I feel the effort that has been expended in these first six months. I look ahead to the amount I still need to do and the projects not yet completed. I need a midyear reset. Get a copy of the Finish with a Flourish workbook: https://jokoepke.com/2021FWAF Read the written version of this episode: https://jokoepke.com/a-much-needed-midyear-reset/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

I 'read' most books in audiobook format these days. What about you? Listening is great but the best learning comes from reflecting and applying what you've learned. Here is some of what I have learned from the audiobooks I've listened to this year, as well as the action steps I am committing to. Find out more about 'Stepping Up In Leadership': https://youtu.be/6A6e_nc1Je8 Buy it: https://jokoepke.com/product/stepping-up-in-leadership-reflections-from-the-journey/ OR from any online book store or ebook seller Audiobook released 18th May exclusively on my website: https://jokoepke.com/product/stepping-up-in-leadership-audiobook/ Written version of this episode is available: https://jokoepke.com/what-ive-learned-from-audiobooks-this-year/ Want to stay in touch? Join my email community and receive a playlist designed for focus or meditation: https://jokoepke.com/focusormeditateplaylist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

Do you see yourself as a leader in your parenting? Do you have a vision for this area of your life? Listen in to a few thoughts I have on this. Find out more about 'Stepping Up In Leadership': https://youtu.be/6A6e_nc1Je8 Buy it: https://jokoepke.com/product/stepping-up-in-leadership-reflections-from-the-journey/ OR from any online book store or ebook seller Audiobook releases 18th May Written version of this episode is available: https://jokoepke.com/becoming-the-mother-i-want-to-be-for-my-daughter/ Want to stay in touch? Join my email community and receive a playlist designed for focus or meditation: https://jokoepke.com/focusormeditateplaylist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

Jessica Mcilveen joins me for this bonus episode of Inspiritment from Jo Koepke. She shares some great wisdom around how we can shift our perspective as parents as well as some next steps towards calm homes. Hint: it starts with you! Even if you don't have kids, you will find some insight in this one! Connect with Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/jessica.mcilveen/ https://www.facebook.com/jessica.mcilveen Stay connected with me. Website: https://jokoepke.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokoepke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokoepke/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

I am not always conscious of my stress levels until my body starts yelling at me. Here's how I am managing my stress right now. Quiz link: http://jokoepke.com/quiz Stay in touch through my email community: http://eepurl.com/dzdhsj --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

So what is self-leadership and how do we lead ourselves well in tough times? James Bryant from Lead Different joins me for a conversation about this. You also get a little insight into being friends with James and how much we love talking about these things. You can also find this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmRPhJtLCBxZ298b1No6Ztw Find out more about the Ignite programs that Lead Different run: https://online.ignitegroups.org?aff=3 Find Lead Different on social media to stay in touch with James and what he's up to. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

In these uncertain times, it can be easy to think that the struggles we face come from a lack of flexibility. Maybe the truth is that we actually struggle with not being in control. I share some thoughts on this in this episode. Links: Written version: https://jokoepke.com/do-you-need-to-work-on-flexibility-or-letting-go-of-control/ Ignite Program from Lead Different: https://www.ignitegroups.org/?aff=3 Lit program (teen version): https://www.ignitegroups.org/lit?aff=3 (These are affiliate links- I earn a small commission if you choose to sign up at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting my business.) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

Anyone else found reflection and goal setting particularly difficult in the midst of ongoing uncertainty? In this episode, I share my one-word focus for 2021 as well as some thoughts on pursuing who we are becoming more than what we achieve. Written version and links available here: https://jokoepke.com/pursuing-who-not-what-this-year/ Get the free hope*writers guide: https://jokoepke--hopewriters.thrivecart.com/guide-download/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

I have a guest this week, Mary Kate Brown. We talk briefly about our writing journeys and she shares her best advice for those just starting out in this journey. She also has offered a generous one-on-one coaching call FOR FREE for you to explore your next steps as a writer. Book in a call: https://calendly.com/marykatebrown09/hope-writer-meeting Get the FREE beautiful 'Start Writing, Celebrate Progress' guide filled with articles to help, info about hope*writers and all the details about this January launch (affiliate link if you sign up): https://jokoepke--hopewriters.thrivecart.com/guide-download/ Strong, Brave, & Beautiful Book: https://www.amazon.com/Strong-Brave-Beautiful-Emily-Allen/dp/108790238X/ Find out more about Mary Kate: After overcoming numerous health challenges due to autoimmunity, Mary Kate is passionate about helping others find healing and wholeness. She leads an online group teaching the basics of an anti-inflammatory diet, and inspires others to incorporate simple, nourishing, real-food recipes in their own homes. Mary Kate and her husband Brian are high-school sweethearts who recently left their lifelong home in the Chicago suburbs for a rural property in Western Michigan. Together they homeschool their three daughters, and are making plans for turning their new property into a small-scale homestead. She is a contributor for the Kindred Mom Blog & Podcast, and she works on the growth team at hope*writers helping to champion the words of other writers. She writes online at www.marykateb.com, her work has been featured on The Mighty and Red Tricycle, and you can catch up with her on Instagram @mary.kate.brown --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

Maybe the best way to reflect is to acknowledge the progress. Then allow the places that don't match up to my intention to inform the next steps of growth. Find the written version and relevant links here: https://jokoepke.com/acknowledge-the-progress-2020-manifesto-reflections/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

Reflecting on progress over a year always contains emotion. Add 2020 to that. The story I am telling myself is that I have failed to meet the goals I set and the manifesto I established. The critical part of me is loud in the background. So what is the truth? Find reflection questions you can use in your own review of the year. Written version and links to the original 2020 manifesto posts: https://jokoepke.com/2020-manifesto-progress--failure-or-growth/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

Advent 2020 is nearly here! Visit the blog for a collection of posts on Advent to inspire you with ideas and resources: https://jokoepke.com/ideas-for-an-intentional-and-life-giving-advent-2020/ Get your FREE Advent planner: https://jokoepke.lpages.co/2020-advent Leave a voice message with your Advent ideas here: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

It would be so easy to get to this point in the year and rush to move on. I don't want to gloss over the pain and hard moments this year has contained. And yet, they do not define 2020 for me. I am spending time reflecting on 2020 and what happened with my 2020 manifesto and inviting you into reflection too. Find the written version and links here: https://jokoepke.com/reflecting-on-2020-and-how-i-have-grown/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

I realised that I had forgotten that your people are essential in your journey when I dug deeper into the source of my heavy headspace.It is far too easy for me to slip into task mode and take my eyes off of what is really important around me.Find the written version here: https://jokoepke.com/remember-that-your-people-are-essential-in-your-journey/ Get on the email list at jokoepke.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

Time sensitive: Free webinar Friday 23rd October 7pm AWST- How to overcome feeling inadequate- http://jokoepke.com/webinar Find tips on how to invest in yourself as a leader. And yes, this is for you even if you don't think you are a leader. Find links to the resources mentioned here: https://jokoepke.com/invest-in-yourself-as-a-leader/ Get on the email list at jokoepke.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

Hands up if you are a chronic excuse maker like I am. This is the part of self-leadership that I find needs the most work in my own life. Find out what is driving that and what I am doing to leap past the excuses.Written version of this episode here: https://jokoepke.com/ready-to-leap-past-excuses/Where are you on your self-leadership journey? Find out through this short quiz and get a suggested resource list specific to your stage: https://jokoepke.com/self-leadership-quizTrying to figure out if you are a leader or just getting started on the journey? Feeling inadequate? I have a free webinar for you: https://jokoepke.com/webinar Get on the email list at jokoepke.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

Rhythms that I have tried to set still feel off-kilter. Frequent disruptions to my plans, extra errands and events have thrown me off balance. On the days I don't have those come up, I struggle to focus anyway. Instead of obsessing over the ways that my rhythms are not meeting my ideal, I choose to celebrate the routines that are giving me life right now.Find the written version in this week's blog post: https://jokoepke.com/routines-that-are-giving-me-life/Find the Fragrant Meditations courses here: https://jokoepke.com/podcast/ Watch it here: Get on the email list at jokoepke.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

Why is it that our health is the first thing that we let slide when life or mental space gets full? Or maybe it's just me? I know that taking care of myself physically has a direct impact on my relationships, work and leadership. The choice is mine. This is my declaration that I am pursuing a health reset. Maybe if I make it public the commitment level will increase!Find the written version here: https://jokoepke.com/health-reset-without-losing-my-mind/OR watch it on my YouTube channel: Get on the email list at jokoepke.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

My daughter turns nine this week. I wanted to share what is on my heart for her. Maybe the words will encourage you too.Written version here: https://jokoepke.com/letter-from-my-heart-to-my-daughter/You can listen to the audio version on my podcast: https://jokoepke.com/podcast/OR check it out on YouTube: Get on the email list at jokoepke.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

Link to the blog post: https://jokoepke.com/diving-deep-to-find-what-i-learned-this-winter/I sat down to write about what I learned this winter. This seasonal reflection has been a regular practice for me for the past few years, inspired by Emily Freeman. So why did this time feel so much harder?! I couldn't think of a single thing I had learned or even what I had done for my birthday less than two months ago. I contemplated giving up and finding something else to write about. Do you ever want to move on quickly from discomfort too? I had a choice between pushing through to what was lying underneath or ignoring the issue entirely.From the joy of comfy winter clothes to the reminder to 'plan, don't predict', I have a list of things I learned this winter.What did you learn in the past three months? Get on the email list at jokoepke.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

Please don't be fooled into thinking that I am a model for how to do this well. I simply share some tips and ideals that I aim for as one distracted and imperfect home office user to another.Read the written version here: https://jokoepke.com/how-i-lead-and-work-from-home/ Get on the email list at jokoepke.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

I acknowledge the fears that surround this launch out. I remind myself of the why behind my decisions. Then I look forward in hope.⁠⁠Find the written version of this episode here: https://jokoepke.com/my-fears-and-hopes-as-i-launch-out/⁠ Get on the email list at jokoepke.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

How do you prepare yourself to say goodbye to a workplace that has been part of your life for more than ten years?Written version available here: https://jokoepke.com/the-end-of-an-era-preparing-to-say-goodbye/ Get on the email list at jokoepke.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

A whole year has gone by since ‘Stepping Up In Leadership' made its debut out into the world. Honestly, it feels like longer with everything else that this year has contained. This anniversary seems like a good opportunity to stop and reflect on what I've learned since releasing my book.Find the written version of this episode here: https://jokoepke.com/what-ive-learned-since-releasing-my-book/‘Stepping Up In Leadership' is on sale on my website until 14th August 2020 (Perth time): https://jokoepke.com/shop/ Get on the email list at jokoepke.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

I have been drowning out the quiet in my day to day life of late. Why? Because I don't want to sit in the discomfort of the thoughts and fears that arise when I allow quiet. Listen to the strategies that I am using to change this in this episode.Find the written version and links to resources here: https://jokoepke.com/making-time-for-quiet-and-reflection-in-my-life/ Get on the email list at jokoepke.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

In the midst of this season, I find myself drawn to the same things repeatedly- my favourite things for this winter. I initially wanted to share these with you as a lighter post to ease back in after a two-week break. As I gathered my list of favourites, I suddenly realised that they are indicators of the state of my internal world right now.Find the written version and links here: https://jokoepke.com/my-favourite-things-this-winter/Fragrant Meditations courses: https://jokoepke.com/courses/ Get on the email list at jokoepke.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message

This week's post was going to be called ‘Ready to leap'. Instead, this post is about making hard choices and saying no to good things. It is about choosing to focus in on fewer goals so that I can live well in the pursuit of them. Find the written version here: https://jokoepke.com/making-hard-choices-and-saying-no-to-good-things/Get a copy of 'Stepping Up In Leadership' through your favourite online bookstore or ebook store OR on my website: https://jokoepke.com/product/stepping-up-in-leadership-reflections-from-the-journey/ Get on the email list at jokoepke.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jo-koepke/message