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No Clear Answers is the anti-guru podcast. Listen along as executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks explore the common challenges we all face as creators, leaders, and people. We'll deconstruct common self-help ideas, apply nuance, and provide novel and actionable ideas for you to experiment with.

Rikki Goldenberg, Justin Mulvaney, Corey Wilks


    • Sep 2, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 32 EPISODES


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    E31 What Everyone Gets Wrong About Habits (And How to Fix It)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 61:21


    Habit stacking, habit tracking, gamification, and other popular strategies to help us build and optimize our habits—what's wrong with every single one of these strategies and why do they often lead us astray? It's easy to get so caught up optimizing our habits, we forget the point of developing habits—to live better and achieve the life we want. We dive into all these and more as we explore all things habits in today's episode of No Clear Answers!Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.0:00 Episode Preview1:04 Choosing Today's Topic: Habits2:57 Show Intro3:22 Share the love!5:05 How habits come up in coaching10:40 What are habits and what happens when we forget that?15:03 Gamifying habits vs. doing what's effective21:32 Why are we so obsessed with habits?26:07 When are habits helpful and when are they not helpful?36:48 Writing, Creativity, and Habits46:17 If not habits, then what?55:21 What are habits that we actually encourage?59:59 Wrapup1:00:57 Post-CreditsLearn more about the hosts:https://rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/#noclearanswers #selfimprovement #personaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #habits 

    E30 How to Recover From Failure (Because You Will Fail)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 65:07


    Failure is inevitable, but it doesn't have to be final. How can we learn to allow, accept, and even love the experience of failure? How can we renegotiate our relationship with failure so we can harness it to propel us forward instead of holding us back? We dive into all these questions and more on this episode of No Clear Answers!Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.0:00 Episode Preview1:09 Show Intro1:41 Today's Topic: Failure3:35 What is failure, actually?7:06 Why you will/should be “failing” sometimes8:26 Typical relationships to failure19:50 What happens when failure isn't an option27:15 Considering success and failure across your life28:43 What are the toxic mindsets that make failure feel so awful?31:46 Failure isn't Final33:15 What actually happens when you fail34:27 The consequences of society “packaging” failure36:31 Sharing while in the mess of failure38:35 People appreciate war stories41:35 Failure and the Reality that you can't control everything46:36 A healthy relationship to failure requires you feel heartbreak48:03 How can you separate a specific failure from being a failure?55:26 Tactics for having a healthy relationship with failure1:03:03 Final thoughts on Failure1:04:06 Post-CreditsLearn more about the hosts:https://rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E29 How to Overcome Procrastination (And Why Productivity Hacks Don't Work)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 67:43


    What causes us to procrastinate? Why is procrastination so common in our lives? Can procrastination ever be helpful, or is it always an obstacle to the life we want? Is procrastination just a mental weakness or character flaw? What are the most powerful strategies to help you overcome procrastination in your own life? We dive into all these issues and more on this episode of No Clear Answers!Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.0:00 Episode Preview1:04 Show Intro2:21 Today's Topic: Procrastination4:20 What makes us struggle with procrastination?7:08 When is procrastination avoidance vs information?16:22 How pervasive is procrastination?24:20 What does clinical psychology have to say about procrastination?30:10 How does procrastination impact people in transition?35:19 How long it takes to do meaningful things37:47 Procrastination and emotional avoidance40:18 Things that we're avoiding53:26 How do you work with procrastination?1:04:48 Final thoughts on Procrastination1:06:49 Post-CreditsLearn more about the hosts:https://rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/#noclearanswers #selfimprovement #personaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #procrastination 

    E28 How to Stop Getting Distracted and Focus on What Really Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 89:20


    Why do so many entrepreneurs struggle with Shiny Object Syndrome? How can entrepreneurs overcome Shiny Object Syndrome and stay focused on what matters? Is it possible to turn Shiny Object Syndrome into an asset instead of a liability? In this episode of No Clear Answers, we dive into all these and more!Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.0:00 Cold Open1:39  Show Intro1:57 Give us feedback!3:40 Today's Topic: Shiny Object Syndrome4:34 What is Shiny Object Syndrome?12:25 Why is SOS so common?22:17 Why is it common for some people and not others?27:05 How does SOS hold you back?52:47 What is the medicine for someone struggling with SOS?1:09:07 How can you level SOS to be an asset?1:27:46 Final Thoughts1:28:35 WrapupLearn more about the hosts:https://rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E27 The Power of Identity: How the Stories We Tell Ourselves Influence Our Ability to Succeed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 109:07


    How do our identities develop? What causes an identity crisis and how do we navigate one? How can we build identities that empower us to reach our potential instead of imprison us in misery and mediocrity? In today's episode of No Clear Answers, we dive into all these and more!Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.Chapters0:00 Cold Open1:03 Show intro & today's topic: Identity1:36 Defining identity and how changeable is it8:48 How does identity influence how we show up?25:17 How identity can be an obstacle36:02 What happens when life strips you of your identity38:42 The 4 Horsemen of Fear and identity45:10 Identities that form from rejection47:35 What do people get wrong about identity57:49 Determining what identities mean to you1:02:11 How do identities develop1:16:52 Spicy takes on Identity1:26:09 How to cultivate identities that empower you1:44:58 Final PointsLearn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E26 How to Set Boundaries for a Better Life (Without Destroying Your Relationships)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 85:54


    How do you set healthy boundaries? Why do we struggle to set boundaries? What are the consequences of not setting boundaries? In today's episode of No Clear Answers, we dive into ways to navigate setting better boundaries to build a better life, healthier relationships, and a more productive work environment!Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.0:00 Cold open - Rate the show!1:30 Show intro2:28 Introducing today's topic: Boundaries3:36 How do we define boundaries?5:37 Why are boundaries important and what do good boundaries achieve?16:24 How are we bad at boundaries?29:23 Who benefits when you do or don't set boundaries?34:38 Boundaries with and without shame36:50 How do you set boundaries when there are power differentials?46:21 What is the link between boundaries and anger and how does that inform how we set them?56:25 How can you set boundaries in a way that makes things better?1:18:30 Final thoughts on boundaries1:24:55 WrapupLearn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E25 How to Get Better at Talking to People (Hint: It's Not About What You Say or How You Say It)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 70:02


    Miscommunication is the leading cause of conflict in relationships in our personal and professional lives. So how do we communicate effectively to get our message across to the other person without miscommunication or misunderstanding? In today's episode of No Clear Answers, we dive into all this and more, to help you build effective communication skills in your personal and professional life!Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.0:00 Cold Open0:32 Show Intro1:08 Today's Topic: Communication2:35 What do we get wrong around communication?13:26 What do we get wrong about listening?24:50 Expectations and communication27:42 Understanding who you're communication with30:18 Listening and coaching31:58 Communicating when you're unavailable for communication38:23 Communicating uncomfortable things45:19 Get on the same page48:31 Staying attuned while communicating & listening51:08 Tips for improving communication1:05:22 Parting WordsLearn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E24 Personality Tests #2: No Clear Answers Explores Enneagram

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 89:34


    We are back with a Round 2 of personality assessments! This time we are, much to Justin's surprise, diving deep into Enneagram. We explore how it's structured and the types of our lovely gang of co-hosts. Even if you're not into enneagram, this episode has so much to provide on how to think about inner work and exploration. Enjoy!Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.0:00 Cold Open1:30 Show Intro2:31 Why we're exploring Enneagram3:58 Enneagram Overview5:20 Justin's Enneagram Type: 36:18 Enneagram is built on Worldview and Motivation6:44 Enneagram 3 (E3) Worldview9:16 E3 Listening Filters11:42 Rikki & Corey reflect to Justin15:50 Enneagram feels critical & growth-oriented16:15 How Justin's E3 shows up in the show19:15 The Enneagram is about Limitations & Freedom19:57 E3 Vice & Path to Virtue23:37 E3 Defense Mechanism26:38 E3 Soul Child / Disowned Parts28:41 Final Reflections on Justin's Overview & Type31:42 Exploring Corey's Type: 5 - Worldview36:40 E5 Listening Filters38:14 Corey tries on E542:45 E5 Vice & Path to Virtue46:44 Does Enneagram shift over time?48:06 E5 Defense Mechanisms50:36 E5 Soul Child / Disowned Parts51:53 Strategies for Working with Disowned Patterns/Parts55:20 How different types work together well and poorly1:03:05 Typing Rikki Live1:09:48 Exploring Rikki's Listening Filters1:14:38 E6 Vice & Path to Virtue and Rikki's story1:20:13 E6 Defense Mechanism1:22:57 E6 Soul Child / Disowned Parts1:25:43 Final Thoughts on Exploring EnneagramLearn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E23 Personality Tests & Why We Hate Myers-Briggs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 67:38


    Personality tests are fun and all, but are they actually useful? In today's episode, we dive deep into personality assessments and takedown one of the most popular assessment's in western culture: The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.0:00 Cold Open - Rikki's Baby0:55 Show Intro and A New Milestone!3:03 Today's Topic - Personality Tests and Myers-Briggs7:05 Experiences with MBTI11:01 The History of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator14:24 Personality Assessments in General14:57 What we like about MBTI and Assessments in General21:44 What we don't like about MBTI38:53 The Traps and Uses of Personality Assessments46:52 Diagnostic Tools we like and How to use them1:02:05 How to get Enneagram typed1:04:50 Final Comments on MBTI and Personality AssessmentsLearn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E22 Is Hustle Culture Always Bad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 72:26


    EMBRACE THE GRIND! That statement probably spiked your blood pressure - in a very good or a very bad way. Hustle culture is a polarizing topic these days. You either love it or you hate it. In today's episode, we deconstruct hustle culture and explore the good and the bad. What are the toxic elements of hustle culture to avoid? What are the good and empowering bits to take away and integrate? The end result: an entirely new way to think about hustle culture.Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.0:00 Cold Open0:58 Show Intro1:39 Today's Topic: The Grind / Hustle Culture10:01 Opening thoughts on Hustle Culture14:26 How did we get to the toxic hustle culture that exists today?36:05 Why do we like hustle culture less as we get older?51:45 How can we embrace the grind without glorifying it?1:09:10 Final thoughts on The Grind & Hustle CultureLearn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E21 How to Manage Stress to Maximize your Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 86:51


    Struggle with stress? You're not alone. Stress is a constant in life; you could argue that stress management is the most important skill to have in our modern world. In today's episode, we walk everything stress. What is it? Where does it comes from? What are the different kinds of stress, and how can you manage it to live your fullest life?Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.0:00 Cold Open1:15 Show Intro1:33 Today's Topic: Stress1:57 What is Stress?5:38 Managing the Two Types of Stress: Eustress & Distress13:31 Are you stressed or are you pushing an edge?17:12 Stress & the Optimal Level of Arousal26:25 What are the main sources of distress?44:12 What are the most common symptoms of stress?54:03 How do people try to deal with stress that doesn't work?1:05:40 What are effective stress management strategies?1:23:34 Final perspectives on stressLearn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E20 How to Work with your Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 71:20


    What's the common thread linking all of the places that you're stuck in life? If I had to bet, I'd bet that it was fear. In this episode of No Clear Answers, we discuss everything fear. What is fear? Why are we so constantly stuck by it? How can we have a productive relationship with it? And of course, practical tactical tips to experiment with.Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.0:00 Cold Open2:35 Show Intro4:18 Today's Topic - Fear5:24 What is fear?14:32 How we get stuck with fear26:27 How to have a productive relationship with fear38:07 Practical, Tactical, Actions to work with Fear1:02:33 You can't kill your fear1:03:28 Corey's controversial takes1:10:15 WrapupLearn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E19 How to Build Genuine Confidence (and why you don't actually need it)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 64:34


    We all want more confidence. But do you actually need it? Is confidence as important as we collectively make it out to be? How is it and how isn't it? In today's episode, we talk confidence: how we overindex on appearing confident and what you can do to build genuine confidence for the long-haul.Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.0:00 Cold Open1:11 Show Intro & Today's Topic: Confidence2:17 What is Confidence?13:22 Why does it feel like some people have confidence and others don't?18:23 The Limitations of focusing on Confidence22:41 The Wisdom and Normality of lacking Confidence28:10 The value of appearing confident (or admitting a lack of confidence)39:49 What to do when you're overly focused on your Lack of Confidence47:16 How to Build Confidence58:26 Final ThoughtsLearn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E18 Why we Burnout and How to Escape it for Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 67:14


    Nowadays, it's easy to feel like we live in a never-ending cycle of burnout. While there's a lot of advice on how to recover from burnout (up your self-care game), it is woefully inadequate when it comes to addressing the root causes of burnout. In today's episode, we talk about how to escape the cycle of burnout once and for all.Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.0:00 Cold Open0:55 Show Intro and Today's Topic: Burnout3:26 How do we think about Burnout?24:13 The Six Causes of Burnout30:34 How do you know that you're Burning out?36:04 How we create Burnout in our life43:53 What do I do when I'm burning out?1:00:26 Why Self-Care isn't the cure for Burnout1:05:20 WrapupLearn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E17 Overcoming your Limiting Beliefs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 64:57


    Most of us have a sense that, in some way, we're blocking ourselves from the very things that we want. We self-sabotage. One of the most common ways we do that is through limiting beliefs: beliefs we hold about ourselves, others, and the world, that limit what we believe is possible. In today's episode, we explore common limiting beliefs and how to break them.Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.0:00 Cold Open0:48 Show Intro1:09 What are Limiting Beliefs?16:22 What are the most common limiting beliefs?41:31 What are the signs of limiting beliefs?53:32 How do you deal with limiting beliefs?1:03:20 WrapupLearn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E16 What is Emotional Intelligence and How do you Build it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 60:52


    Emotional intelligence. You hear about it everywhere. But what the heck do we mean when we say it? What is emotional intelligence really and how do we build it? In this episode, we discuss what emotional intelligence is, what it looks like, and how to become a more emotionally intelligent, person, creator, and leader.Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.0:00 Cold Open0:43 Show Intro2:15 What is Emotional Intelligence?20:15 What does emotional intelligence or the absence of it look like?54:04 Can you be too emotionally intelligent?55:57 How do you build more emotional intelligence?59:49 WrapupLearn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E15 Why We Fail at Setting and Achieving Goals and What to Do About it

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 70:45


    SMART Goals, BHAG goals, visionary goals, achievable goals. We are awash in framework and ways that we are “supposed” to set goals. So why is it so often the case that we set goals that don't light us up and then fail to achieve them?In today's episode, we discuss everything goals. Why are we so obsessed with the “right” way to set goals? What do we get wrong? When we fail to achieve them, why? And how can we set them to give us the best chance at achieving them?Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.0:00 Cold Open1:25 Show Intro1:56 Today's Topic: Goals4:05 Why are we so obsessed with goals and goal-setting frameworks? 14:44 What do we get wrong when we set goals? 41:49 Why do we fail to achieve our goals?53:40 How you can create and achieve your goals1:08:22 WrapupLearn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E14 Understanding and Escaping Perfectionism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 56:41


    Struggle with perfectionism? Don't we all. It's so easy to get caught up seeking perfection and wreak havoc on our health, productivity, and relationships. In this episode, we discuss perfectionism, where it comes from, why we do it, and how to escape it.Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.0:00 Cold Open1:15 Show Intro1:39 Today's Topic - Perfectionism3:25 Defining Perfectionism6:15 Why is perfectionism so hot?10:00 Where does perfectionism come from?24:00 How does perfectionism commonly show up for people?32:00 What do we do when we're struggling with perfectionism?52:04 Why Perfectionism is Bullshi*t54:49 WrapupLearn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E13 New Year's Resolutions, Reviews, and Rituals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 87:35


    Happy Holidays! This holiday season we wanted to talk everything new year's rituals. What are our thoughts on annual reviews? How do we reflect and set intentions as the new year comes around? What resources do we recommend?Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.Resources from Today's Episode• Justin and Rikki's Annual Leadership Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQFdczvcju4• Corey's Review Questions: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/how-to-set-yourself-up-for-success-in-the-next-chapter-of-life/• How Failure Leads to Success: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/the-counterintuitive-reason-why-failing-leads-to-success/0:00 Cold Open0:51 Show Intro3:02 Annual Reviews & End of Year Reflection35:12 New Year's Resolutions1:01:29 Our Intentions for 20241:26:25 WrapupLearn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music: http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E12 Ending the War with your Inner Critic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 60:52


    We live in an epidemic of inner sabotage via inner criticism. Today, we discuss everything inner critic: What do we mean when we say inner critic? Where do our inner critics come from? How do they serve us and what do they cost us? How can we lay down our arms and end the war?Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.0:00 Cold Open1:33 Show Intro2:23 Introducing the theme: Our Inner Critic3:15 What do each of us mean when we say Inner Critic?9:23 Signs you're struggling with an Inner Critic16:44 Where does our Inner Critic come from?27:39 The Pros & Cons of Inner Criticism35:51 Ending the War with our Inner Critic & Ourselves58:47 WrapupLearn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E11 The Case for (Tactical) Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 70:05


    So frequently when we think of vulnerability, we think of weakness. So... what's the point of vulnerability? Why be vulnerable? What is the power of vulnerability and how can we employ it as an asset over a liability? What's the difference between tactical, performative, and authentic vulnerability?Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership & executive coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.0:00 Cold Open0:53 Show Intro3:32 Teeing up Vulnerability4:51 How can vulnerability be helpful?19:15 The role of Responsibility in Vulnerability28:05 Performative/Baited vs Authentic Vulnerability42:35 Tactical Vulnerability59:47 Vulnerability for Professional Women1:02:55 Questions & Exercises to embrace Vulnerability1:08:28 WrapupLearn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E10 Myths of Success: The Arrival Fallacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 64:38


    One of the biggest myths of success is that at one point we will "arrive"- That we'll eventually reach a certain milestone after which we will have a sense of enduring happiness and contentment. In this we discuss everything Arrival Fallacy. What is it? Where does it come from? How do combat it?Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more.0:00 Cold Open1:30 Show Intro1:52 What is the Arrival Fallacy?2:54 Is Arrival / The Arrival Fallacy real or BS?3:55 Our experiences with the Arrival Fallacy13:12 Why “Arrival” is a Trap17:25 The Arrival Fallacy in Corey's outset into Content20:18 How the Arrival Fallacy shows up in Content Creators, Leaders, & Professionals36:00 The Arrival Fallacy as a result of our upbringing38:17 What do we do about the Arrival Fallacy?1:01:40 WrapupLearn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music Credit:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E9 Understanding your Strengths

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 62:04


    The age old question: do you work on your weaknesses or focus on your strengths? What do we mean by strengths anyway? How can I identify them and use that information to be better at my job, as a creator or as a leader? In today's episode, we talk about how to identify and leverage your strengths to improve your results and joy in work and life.Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more in Episode 9 of No Clear answers on Understanding your Strengths.Learn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music Credit:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/0:00 Cold Open1:17 Show Intro2:48 What do we mean by strengths-based approach and what are the benefits?11:44 Corey takes a trip down Nerd Alley13:22 Strength-based approaches requires delegation15:05 Strengths and specialization vs. generalists17:25 Tactical vs Characteristic Strengths25:20 Pitfalls of Strengths-Based Approaches40:15 Meeting Obstacles with Strengths46:58 How to deploy a strengths-based approach1:01:17 Wrapup

    E8 The Art of Self-Promotion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 62:36


    Self-promotion is tricky. Most of us know that we'd be better off doing more of it, but we struggle to see how to do it in a way that's in integrity with our values. In this episode, we explore everything self-promotion: where we go wrong, where we go right, and how you can self-promote in integrity with you and your values.Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more in Episode 8 of No Clear answers on Self-Promotion.Learn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music Credit:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/Chapters0:00 Cold Open1:40 Show Intro2:34 Today's Topic: Self-Promotion5:07 Why self-promotion is important and what we don't like about how it's done today20:53 Why we struggle with self-promotion24:47 Cold Outreach29:46 How do we feel that we have something to offer?47:28 Detour into Star Signs49:46 Outputs: How to identify how you want to self-promote1:01:26 Wrapup

    E7 Why and How to Find your Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 60:42


    Is Purpose bullshit or does it have a use? In this episode we talk about what we mean when we say purpose, what it's useful for, and the pitfalls of being overly fixated on purpose. Rikki also holds the line of the purpose-skeptic, making this episode particularly juicy.Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as we discuss all that and more in Episode 7 of No Clear answers on Purpose.Learn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music Credit:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/0:00 Cold Open1:14 (We screw up the) Show Intro3:04 Today's Topic: Purpose3:39 What do we mean when we say purpose?10:32 Purpose doesn't have to be about work13:52 How does Purpose relate to Values?20:12 Why does Purpose matter?22:25 What place does Purpose have in our lives and work?29:07 An exercise for identifying your purpose35:57 How to pursue Purpose when you lack agency46:57 Pitfalls of being overly Purpose-Driven58:08 Wrapup

    E6 Values (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 20:50


    Welcome back to another episode where we're discussing.... Values? Again?Rikki left last week feeling incomplete. What we missed: the dark side of values. How can we go wrong in values aligned living? What happens when we use values from a place of rigidity or superiority?Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as they discuss all that and more in Episode 6 of No Clear answers on Values.0:00 Cold Intro1:12 Show Intro - We're talking about values… again?2:50 How can values be taken too far?5:35 If you think your value makes you superior6:52 Being values-driven does not supercede your need to develop7:37 Your values create a shadow (blindspot)9:33 Rigidity leads to Pathology13:39 Inviting Values into Relationship14:49 Is Value-alignment showing up as expansive or contractive?18:43 Values aren't a license to be an asshole19:15 Are you trying to control the world with your value?19:41 WrapupLearn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music Credit:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E5 Values

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 71:40


    What are values? What is the advantage of identifying them? How can they help us make better decisions? Improve our relationships?Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as they discuss all that and more in Episode 5 of No Clear answers on Values.0:00 Cold Open1:00 Show Intro2:11 Our resident Psychologist explains Values7:08 Justin and Rikki's take on Values10:31 How values how come in use in our lives20:47 A common way to explore values (in Justin's story)24:44 What to do when our values appear to conflict31:18 Tips for Identifying your Values35:37 False Dichotomies and Balancing Values38:15 Using values to improve team and relationship dynamics50:42 Values in Hardship53:40 Using Regret (or a lack of it) to Identify values56:17 Values vs Essence1:01:33 When your environment doesn't support values-alignment1:06:52 Values-aligned living will require risk1:10:44 WrapupCorey's Value Sort: https://www.creatoralchemy.com/values-audit-card-sortLearn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music Credit:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E4 Hacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 57:24


    What is a hack? What purpose do they serve in our personal evolution? What is the right mix of fundamental best practices and experimentation? Join executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks as they discuss all that and more.About the hosts: https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music Credit:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E3 Manifestation & The Law of Attraction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 53:09


    Welcome to Episode 3 of No Clear answers, where executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks discuss Manifestation and the Law of Attraction.Learn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music Credit:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E2 Motivation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 59:44


    Welcome to Episode 2 of No Clear answers, where executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks discuss motivation.Learn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music Credit:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    E1 Imposter Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 58:25


    Listen to the FIRST EVER episode of No Clear answers, as executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks breakdown Imposter Syndrome. What is it? What's going on underneath the surface, and what can we do about it?Learn more about the hosts:https://www.rikkigoldenberg.com/https://justinmulvaney.com/https://coreywilkspsyd.com/Intro Music Credit:http://www.aaronwaltersmusic.com/

    Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 4:40


    Welcome to No Clear Answers, a podcast where executive leadership & career coach Rikki Goldenberg, conscious leadership coach Justin Mulvaney, and licensed clinical psychologist turned creator coach Corey Wilks explore the common challenges we all face as creators, leaders, and people, and breakdown pre-conceived notions of common self-help ideas. Welcome to the anti-guru podcast.

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