The Art of Personal Growth Podcast | Amber Beam

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude. As it's performance review season, it can be difficult to be grateful in the office. Here's how you can practice gratitude, even among the negative feedback. The post How to Practice Gratitude During Performance Review Season (E46) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

We're told we don't always get what we want. Why is that? This week's episode explores the power of the Law of Attraction and three ways to harness that power. The post Harness Your Own Power: The Law of Attraction (E45) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

Do you wake up every Monday dreading the work week ahead? What a terrible way to go through your career! Join me this week as we discuss a simple five-step process that can help you find the work you were born for. You'll tap into your passions and strengths, and find ways to apply them in meaningful, powerful ways – and improve your happiness in the process! The post The 5-Step Process to Find the Work You Were Born For (E44) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

So you've got some grit, right? This week, we're kicking it up a notch by looking at how you can increase grit. Guided by Angela Duckworth, author of Grit. The post Develop Your Determination: 4 Steps to Increase Grit (E42) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

Do you ever wonder why some people seem to achieve so much more success than others? It's not what you think! In this two-part series on grit, we're talking about the significant role grit plays in your success and how to grow your grit - thus increase your success. The post Grit vs. Talent: What Matters More to Your Success (E41) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

For many of us, each work day is a carbon copy of the day before. Here are the best resources and tips you can use to make your ideal day a reality. The post Tips to Make Your Ideal Day a Daily Reality (E40) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

Historically, finding and walking your career "path" was a simple process. In this week's episode, I talk with Don Hutcheson to talk about careers today. The post Whole Career Advice from Entrepreneur Don Hutcheson (E39) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

My website got a face lift! It's soooo preettyyy! It was a challenging endeavor and I have to give mad kudos to all those who helped make it possible! THANK YOU!! The website has the same great content and all of your favorite shows. The big bonus with the new website is the ability to provide more freeium […] The post New Website Unveiled appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

Is it the 'gig economy?' Or the 'freelance revolution?' This week, I sat down with remote freelance marketing consultant Valerie Stimac to talk about 'the future of work' and people's misconceptions about it. She shares tips and advice on designing your own dream job, and preparing for the work it takes to get there. The post True Life as a Remote Freelancer with Valerie Stimac (E38) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In today's world, the job market is changing rapidly. This week I review the most recent update to What Color is Your Parachute? by Richard Nelson Bolles, published earlier this year, to show you how this seminal text is still one of the most helpful resources out there. The post 3 Ways What Color is Your Parachute is Still Relevant (E37) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

Rounding out this month's focus on decluttering and getting organized, today's guest, says being born organized is just a myth! "Organization is a skill that anyone can learn," says Lisa Woodruff from Organize 365. The post Lisa Woodruff from Organize 365 Shares Top Organization Tips (E36) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

From childhood teddy bears to the latest smart phones, our stuff brings us status, comfort, happiness, and even excitement. But over time, the shininess wears off, the therapeutic properties the object once possessed evaporate, and the object becomes nothing more than another piece of clutter. The post Letting Go of Clutter to Live a Richer Life (E35) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In this week's episode, we're continuing our August theme of organizing and decluttering your life by looking at the research and methods you can use to take control of the untidy parts of your home (and life) starting NOW. Everything from the KonMari method to becoming the CEO of Y.O.U. – this episode has it all! The post Make Room for What Matters: Before and After Home Office Makeover (E34) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

When it comes to organization, we could all use a little help. That's why Kelly Jayne McCann, The Organizing Maven, is such an excellent guest on The Art of Personal Growth Podcast this week. I chatted with Kelly about what "holistic organization" really looks like, and why organizing your space is a reflection of how well you take care of yourself. Be sure to check out the full episode for all of Kelly's amazing insights, and grab a copy of Kelly's free workbook - Creating Clarity and Finding Focus for great strategies to identify, align, and achieve your decluttering goals! The post Organizing Maven Kelly Jayne McCann on Why Decluttering isn't Just About Your Stuff (E33) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In this week's episode of The Art of Personal Growth Podcast, we're talking relationships. I'm joined by Rhoda Mills Sommer from Therapy Ideas, who also runs the podcast What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't. We have a fun, lively conversation about the realities of dating, being in a relationship, and staying true to yourself. The post Therapist Rhoda Mills Sommer: What Couples & Singles Need to Know to Have Healthy Relationships (E32) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

I know I'm not the only one out there who struggles from procrastination, right? In this week's episode of The Art of Personal Growth Podcast, come with me on a journey to explore the psychology of procrastination – and how we can think about it and change our procrastinating ways. The post The Anti-Procrastination Pyramid You Need To Help Get Stuff Done (E31) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

Some conversations are just so fun, you never want them to end. That's how I felt in my recent conversation with registered dietician Christine Dyan Thompson. In this week's episode of The Art of Personal Growth Podcast, Christine and I had a great conversation about health, food, and happiness. Here are six of the best gems from our conversation, but make sure you listen to this week's episode to hear them all! The post Registered Dietician Christine Dyan Thomson on the Importance of Chocolate Cake (E30) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In this week's episode of The Art of Personal Growth Podcast, we're back to our normal 30-minute shows. I sat down with Laura Reagan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator. She also hosts a podcast, Therapy Chat, and like me, is a bit of a perfectionist. We had a great conversation about everything from perfectionism to the power of mindfulness, and becoming aware of one's own emotions so that we can help others (both professionally, and in our personal lives). The post Four Powerful Words That Laura Reagan Says Can Boost Happiness (E29) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In case you missed it, this is the third mini-episode in a three-part series on journaling - part 1 talked about the benefits of journaling, and part 2 covered potentially harmful parts of journaling (and how to avoid them!). In this final part, I'm going to give you all the tips, tricks, and tools I know to get you started journaling right now – many of these I learned myself in the past six months, and which helped me cultivate a habit of healthy journaling every day! The post Journaling: Tips and Tricks to Start Journaling Right Now (E26BT, Part 3) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

Welcome back to the second of a three-part series on Journaling – and why you should start doing it today! If you missed the first part of this Episode 26 Bonus Track, click here to learn all about the benefits of journaling. In this mini-episode, I introduce you to the risks of journaling – and what not to do as you begin your journaling habit. The post Journaling: How to Avoid Harmful Journaling Habits (and What to do Instead) (E26BT, Part 2) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

Today's mini-episode is the first in a three-part series that I'm sharing as a Bonus Track for Episode 26. Since I found that journaling was one of the most important self-help crash test dummy experiments I conducted in the past six months, I wanted to share with you why you should be journaling too. Today, we'll talk about the benefits of journaling; in the next two parts of this Bonus Track, we'll discuss how not to journal, and tools to help you succeed at journaling. The post Journaling: The Surpising Benefits on Your Health and Well Being (E26BT, Part 1) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In this week's episode of The Art of Personal Growth Podcast, I sit down with Mary Elizabeth Lynch, a attorney/mediator and conflict resolution specialist. She is also the co-founder, for the Personal Transformation and Courage Institute. I actually met Mary Elizabeth at a workshop at my alma mater, George Mason University, and really appreciated her story of moving from a criminal law position to the world of well-being and mindfulness. The post Mary Elizabeth Lynch's 3 Powerful Techniques to Build Intuition (E28) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

I'm excited to share the second half of my semi-annual review, following in the footsteps of my post last week where I reviewed the Self-Help Crash Test Dummy Experiments I've done in the past six months. This week, I looked back over all of the interviews I've conducted as part of The Art of Personal Growth Podcast, and share my biggest takeaway from each one. The post Semi-Annual Podcast Review: Part II (E27) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

Wow! It's hard to believe it's been six month since I started The Art of Personal Growth Podcast. Time has flown, and we're already at nearly 30 episodes (including the bonus tracks early on). I started this podcast for two reasons: to help hold myself accountable as I worked through a personally difficult time, and to create a community where we could all improve our health, happiness, and connections with others. The post Semi-Annual Podcast Review: Part I (E26) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In episode 25 of The Art of Personal Growth Podcast, I have a candid conversation with Mary Catherine Starr, an inspiring blogger, yogi, consultant, and creative woman. We talk about all kinds of subjects – from leaving her corporate job to knowing when she was ready to have kids – and how through it all, she's learned several lessons that can help you too lead a creative, inspired, and purposeful life. Ready to dive in? The post 5 Powerful, Inspiring Lessons from Mary Catherine Starr (E25) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In episode 24 of The Art of Personal Growth Podcast, I explore the powerful impact that strangers have on our happiness – and the emotions we experience when we realize the impact we can have on the lives of strangers. With the help of several inspirational sources – an article and a TED talk – plus my Self-Help Crash Test Dummy Experiment, join me on a journey to learn about love, happiness, and “strangers.” The post Why the World Needs More Love – And Love Letters (E24) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

Money is a powerful motivator for many people. In this week's episode, I sit down with financial planner and personal finance coach Dominique Broadway to demystify money. Dominique formerly worked at brokerages that focused on clients with wealth in excess of $10 million. She soon realized that many of us don't make anywhere near that amount, and set out on her own path to help people understand their finances – no matter how much they currently make. The post Dominique Broadway Explains Why Your Financial Future Starts with 2 Numbers (E23) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

We all dream of following our passions, but as I mentioned in episode 20, very few of us end up going out there to live the life we dream of. This week's episode is about being brave enough to follow your passions, whether that's in your current professional role, or one you have yet to make a reality. The post Are You Brave Enough to Follow Your Passions? Answer These 5 Questions (E22) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

I'm always a fan of holistic wellness, so sitting down to talk with Amy Rizzotto for this week's episode was a real treat. Amy is a yoga instructor and studio owner, certified nutrition coach, health blogger, and wellness entrepreneur. She approaches happiness, wellness, and health from many different angles, and our conversation showed how it's possible for everyone to balance mind, body, and food in a unique and joyful way. Here are some of the insights Amy shared in our conversation; hear the whole thing in this week's episode (you can download it above!). The post Amy Rizzotto's Fresh Perspective on Exercise, Nutrition, and Food (E21) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In this week's episode of The Art of Personal Growth Podcast, I discuss goals: setting, attempting, and accomplishing them! So many of us set goals and fail to meet them, I was curious to learn more about how to not only successfully achieve your goals, but how to set your goals so that you make that success more likely. I also test a few goal-related tips and techniques in this week's Self-Help Crash Test Dummy Experiment. Here's what I learned in the process. The post 3 Simple Steps to Achieving Your Goals (with advice from Shonda Rhimes and Warren Buffet) (E20) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

So far in this podcast, we've talked a lot about work, productivity, and the dedication it takes to see growth and success in your personal and professional life. What we haven't talked about nearly as much is having fun and playing! In this week's episode, I'm here to talk all about play, why we need more of it, and how you can add play to your day. The post Why All Work and No Play is Not Okay (And How to Fix It) (E19) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In this week's episode of The Art of Personal Growth Podcast, I explore the power of music. We all know that music is powerful: it moves us to feel emotions, takes us back in time to a certain place, or inspires us to reach for our goals. Let's dive deeper into how music makes all of this possible. The post The Awesome Powers of Music (E18) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In this week's episode, I dive deep into improving your career and professional growth trajectory. We've talked a lot about personal growth so far – whether it's losing weight, managing stress, or decluttering your space – and now I want to encourage you to spend time on your professional growth as well. You're a multi-faceted person who balances work and life, professional and personal, and this podcast wants to help in all areas. The post 5 Tips to Kick-Start Your Career Plan (Plus Free Toolkit) (E17) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In this week's episode, I sit down with Alison Sherwood from Soulful Mind & Body. Alison provides health coaching services to women, and our conversation gave great insights into why losing weight is so hard – something I had previously discussed in Episode 9! The post Alison Sherwood on Health, Happiness, and Why Diets Don't Work (E16) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

You've probably heard it: stress is bad for you. Stress makes you sick and unhappy. Do whatever you can to eliminate stress! The post 3 Ways to Harness the Power of Stress (E15) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

Finding time in your busy day for your own personal projects and passions is challenging – and it's also vital to your personal growth and well-being! The post The Surprising Difference 30 Days Makes (E14) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In episode 13 of The Art of Personal Growth Podcast, I discuss an important TED Talk I recently watched, Should you live for your résumé… or your eulogy? by David Brooks. The post Forget Resumes, Why You Need to Work on Your Eulogy Instead (E13) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In episode 12 of The Art of Personal Growth Podcast, I discuss three behaviors that are more about not doing something, than doing: what you won't spend your time on (Eff it!), the manual tasks that drain your decision-making powers (Automate), and the situations that can lead to perpetuating frustration (Be patient). The post Deciding Not to Decide (E12) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In this week's episode of The Art of Personal Growth podcast, I discuss the power of smiling. As simple as the act of smiling sounds - and is, - we often overlook its comprehensive, amazing benefits The post The Undeniable Power of Smiling (E11) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In last week's episode, we learned why losing weight is so hard, and how to eat mindfully to live a long, healthy life. Today, we'll learn the two words that can build your resilience and make you smarter. The post Believe You Can (E10) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In last week's episode, we learned how to declutter everything from excessive clothes to sentimental keepsakes and find a surprising sense of peace by letting go of our stuff. Today, we'll learn why losing weight is so hard, and how to eat mindfully to live a long, healthy life. The post Why is Losing Weight so Hard (E9) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In last week's episode, we discussed how to refresh your mind in just 10 minutes a day by focusing on the present and being mindful. Today, we look at decluttering. Sure, decluttering gets rid of unused stuff, but can it really make you happier? Learn how to declutter everything from excessive clothes to sentimental keepsakes and find a surprising sense of peace by letting go of your stuff. The post Declutter to Increase Space and Improve Peace of Mind (E8) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In the last episode, I showed you how to refresh your mind in just 10 minutes a day by focusing on the present and being mindful. Today's bonus track is an interview with my Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MSBR) instructor, Meredith McEver of A New Perspective. We discuss three tips to build your mindfulness practice and a sample three-minute breathing space exercise during the interview. The post 3 Tips to Build a Mindfulness Practice (E7 Bonus Track) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In the last episode, I shared how I reconnected with estranged friends with simple text messages and secured a stellar brunch invitation! Today, we'll learn how to refresh your mind in just 10 minutes a day by focusing on the present and being mindful. The post Benefits of Meditating Just 10 minutes a Day (E7) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In a three part series, I explore the link between success and happiness and practices you can implement to increase happiness. In Part II, I shared my success with journaling for 5 minutes a day and identifying 3 gratitudes. Today, I'll show you how sending simple text messages to estranged friends led to re-connecting and a brunch invitation. The post How to be More Successful Using Positive Psychology (Part III) (E6) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In Part I of You've got it backwards, we explored the link between success and happiness and practices you can implement to increase happiness. Today, in Part II, I share my success with journaling for 5 minutes a day and identifying 3 gratitudes. The post How to be More Successful Using Positive Psychology (Part II) (E5) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In the last episode, I showed you how to exude confidence with the Wonder Woman power pose. Today's bonus track sheds light on the surprising connection between Wonder Woman and feminism, as my friend Emily and I discuss Jill LePore's book The Secret History of Wonder Woman. We discuss the intriguing life of William Moulton Marston the creator of Wonder Woman and feminism today. *some explicit content* The post Wonder Woman and Feminism (E3 Bonus Track) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In the last episode, we discussed Wonder Woman and confidence. Today we explore the link between success and happiness. Learn how to train your brain to be more positive and why happiness leads to success, not the other way around. The post How to be More Successful Using Positive Psychology (Part I) (E4) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In the last episode, I shared my resilience experiment and how I doubled my productivity with the Pomodoro technique. Today, I'll show you how to exude confidence with the Wonder Woman power pose. We also talk about faking it ‘til you become it! The post Wonder Woman and Confidence (E3) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.

In my first Self-Help Crash Test Dummy Experiment (episode 002), I tested planking during TV commercials, using the Pomodoro technique to maintain focus, Pinterest boards filled with baby animals, and reaching out to long lost friends. Today, I share how intervals of focus paired with short, refreshing breaks bring newfound efficiency and effectiveness to your work. The post The Pomodoro Technique (E2 Bonus Track) appeared first on Amber Beam | Coach + Consultant.