Work Your Inner Wisdom

In this episode, I'm talking about what I learned by hosting the Clarity Summit, and I'm sharing my lessons with you. If you're considering hosting a summit or online workshop, you'll definitely want to listen in. I also share a major moment of clarity I experienced during the Clarity Summit, and how it will shape this podcast moving forward. Spoiler alert: next month, this podcast will return as the “Coach with Clarity” podcast. Head to https://www.coachwithclarity.com to learn more! Show notes: Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/29

This week, I'm bringing you an incredible interview with fellow podcaster Jen Keefe. Jen's a voiceover talent, a podcaster, a writer, and a shining example of what's possible when you fully engage with your life. We discuss her podcast, Real Women's Work, and how she finds value through interviewing others. We'll talk about how we gain inspiration from our guests and how we use intuition to guide us in our businesses and our lives. Then, Jen shares her story of traveling into a deep, dark place, experiencing a mental breakdown, and how she came back from that experience. The word of the week is “engage.” Listen in to find out more. We're also talking a bit about marathons, other podcasts we love, and a book that has changed both of our lives. Don't miss it! Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/28

This week, I'm honored to welcome Xandra Robinson-Burns to the Work Your Inner Wisdom podcast. Our conversation became an example of what happens when you make room for the magic – we went to places neither of us expected! Join us as we explore how entrepreneurs can cultivate their creativity and how to balance structure with spontaneity. We also discuss how our experiences inform who we are and who we become, and the strong link between intuition, fun, and joy. And you won't want to miss Xandra's Make It Work Moment – she takes the idea of a gratitude journal to an entirely different level, and I can't wait for you to try it for yourself. Access today's show notes at https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/27/ Today's episode is brought to you by Coach with Clarity®, a membership site for intuitive coaches and healers. Learn more at https://www.coachwithclarity.com.

This week, I'm tackling the three biggest mindset blocks that keep spiritual entrepreneurs stuck: “I Don't Know What I'm Doing.” “I Am Not _________ Enough.” And “I'm Not Going to Be Successful.” As a coach and an entrepreneur, I hear these three sentences all the time. So, I'm breaking them down for you, helping you discover what's behind each one, and giving you the tools to overcome them and move forward in your business. Each of those phrases can be caused by either a Skillset Issue or a Mindset Issue. The trick is to figure out what's causing it, and then take the steps necessary to move past that issue and into the life you know you are destined to live. Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/26

In Episode 25, I'm talking all about what it means to be intuitive, what it means to be a coach, and how to marry both in your coaching practice. We'll talk briefly about intuition, how it's defined, and how it shows up in our lives. If you need a refresher, go back and listen to Episodes 3, 17, and 23 (find the links below). Then, we'll move into what makes someone a coach. (Spoiler: it doesn't take much.) I'll then explain how you can become a more powerful coach, and share my journey with you. Finally, we'll talk about what it means to be an intuitive coach, and how to blend our intuition with our coaching practice. When we take cues from our intuition as we work with our clients, that's when we can really make an impact in the lives of others. But first, we have to do the inner work. In the Make It Work Moment, I'm sharing some exciting news regarding my NEW Membership Program, Coach With Clarity®. I'm excited to work with intuitive helpers and healers like you, creating a business and a life that is fulfilling and powerful. Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/25/

This week, I'm chatting with Kimberly Dwyer, a therapist-turned-coach with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and owner of Intentional Private Practice. She's also one of the founding members of my Coach With Clarity® membership program, a program designed to help intuitive helpers and healers build a successful coaching business, reconnect with what matters most, and gain insight into what makes each coach dynamic and unique. Kim describes her journey from full-time therapy to a thriving coaching business. We talk about the importance of finding fulfillment in our work, and how sometimes saying “yes” to ourselves and our businesses means saying “no” to other people and opportunities. Kim also shares her insight into the Coach With Clarity program and how it has impacted her business and her life. You'll get a better understanding of the Coach With Clarity membership, what's included, and how you can uplevel your coaching practice through content, connection, and community. Finally, during the Make It Work Moment, we address a key issue for every entrepreneur - setting boundaries. Listen in and learn more, then check out the show notes at https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/24.

In this episode, I'm sharing my strategy for effective decision-making. I call it the D.E.C.I.D.E. Framework You'll learn how to go through each of these steps, how to make both quick decisions and more serious ones, and how to connect your intuition and inner knowledge with the outside data to make the best possible decision in your business and your life. Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/23

Join me as I interview the fabulous India Jackson, founder of India Jackson Artistry, a visual marketing agency known for taking an authentic and unapologetic approach to helping clients reach their goals. India is a model-turned-entrepreneur who provides consulting strategy, photography, and training for both small businesses and big brands. In her spare time, India loves disrupting the way people view job titles, branding, visibility, and ultimately themselves. Today, we're talking about finding your voice and clarifying your brand. We'll discuss how visual imagery, social media, and even graphic design reflect who you are, what your business is, and how you reach clients. We're also talking about intuition and the role it plays in clarifying your business's purpose and vision. And yes, we talk about journaling – why some people resist it, why it's so important, and what you can do if you really hate writing. Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/22

I'm expanding on the concepts we talked about in Episode 19: Finding Your Purpose. Once you're clear on your purpose, how do you put that purpose into action? In this episode, we'll talk about the five most common blocks that keep us from achieving our purpose, and how we can move past them. Five blocks that keep us from living our out purpose: No clear vision No clear strategy A limited view of opportunity Saying yes to everything Getting caught up in negative self-talk In the Make It Work Moment, I'll uncover strategies you can use to help you overcome these blocks and move toward a business that meets your bigger vision. Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/21

In episode 20, I interview Lisa Princic, a business and marketing strategist who helps intuitive entrepreneurs clarify their messaging, discover what makes them unique, and then effectively communicate that message to clients. We talk all about positioning yourself in your professional field, finding your niche, and finding your value. Lisa also brings up the topic of the Enneagram, which I'm more than happy to discuss! Learn how your Enneagram type informs the work you do and the way you position yourself and your business in the world. Lisa and I chat about the role personal development plays in our business success. And speaking of success, we talk about how success is defined for each of us, and whether or not we should focus on money. In the Make It Work Moment, Lisa shares her process for finding clarity and defining your signature system to help your business reach clients more effectively. You'll also hear about a special offer more my listeners – a FREE summit coming up in September! Don't miss it! Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/20 Mentioned in this episode: Mastery and Message Podcast by Lisa Princic: https://lisaprincic.com/podcast/ Lisa's Website: https://lisaprincic.com/ The Enneagram Personality Test: http://truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test

If you've ever pondered the purpose of your life, you're not alone. It's one of the big questions in life: What's my purpose? Why am I here? If you're anything like me, you've asked yourself these big questions more than once. In this episode, I'll give you the tools you need to discover your purpose in this world. We'll start by defining “purpose,” what it is and what it isn't. I'll also give you five elements that play into your purpose: your values, passions, strengths, principles, and perspective, and then give you ways to tap into each of those elements. By the end of the episode, you'll have the tools you need to examine your life and discover your passion. Stay until the end, because I've got a big announcement in the Make It Work Moment. You won't want to miss it! LINKS Episode 19 show notes Act on Your Business: Braving the storms of entrepreneurship and creating success through meaning, mindset, and mindfulness: https://www.coachwithclarity.com/getthebook

If you're feeling burned out and uninspired, perhaps it's time to take a step back, engage your intuition, and practice some self-care. Intuitive consultant, life coach, and fellow podcaster Avalaura joins me for this episode of the Work Your Inner Wisdom podcast. We chat about what it means to practice “Cord Cutting,” a strategy to help you let go of toxic relationships. Avalaura shares her story of intuitive entrepreneurship and how her journey took an unexpected turn. Plus, we will discuss self-care: what it is, what it isn't, and why it's important. Finally, in the Make it Work Moment, Avalaura shares how owning our “stuff” gives us the power to take back our lives. LINKS: Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/18/ Avalaura's Website: http://www.avalaura.com Avalaura, Heal My Life podcast: http://spiritualsage.net/avalaurahealmylife/ Lee's book, ACT on Your Business: Braving the storms of entrepreneurship and creating success through meaning, mindset, and mindfulness: https://www.coachwithclarity.com/getthebook

I always talk about letting your intuition lead. But what happens when our decisions are rooted in intuition, but eventually our actions lead us to a place of fear? It happens, and it happened to me. In this episode, I'll talk about the 4 Fs that showed up when I experience hardship: fear, force, frenzy, and fatigue. Then, I'll give you four counteractions to combat those fear-based experiences. The good news? I don't believe in failure, and I don't believe in mistakes. Whatever you've been through in the past, it's teaching you a lesson. So let's dig in and see what you'll learn today. LINKS: Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/17/ ACT on Your Business: https://actonyourbusiness.com/

This week on Work Your Inner Wisdom, I'm thrilled to welcome intuitive artist Tracy Nuñez. Tracy is a spiritual artist, teacher, and mentor who helps her clients build a bond with their higher power to help them tap into their subconscious mind. In this episode, we talk about how spirituality informs art and how her intuition guides her work and her business. Tracy also shares how she uses a unique creative process called “Conscious Collage” to forge a connection with her Higher Power, and provides guidance on how we can do the same. LINKS: Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/16/ Tracy's website: www.tracynunez.com Tracy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracynunez4 Leslie Lohman Museum for Gay and Lesbian Art: https://www.leslielohman.org/ ACT on Your Business: https://actonyourbusiness.com/

Feeling in a slump? Unmotivated in your business and your life? Are you stuck, reminiscing about the past or stressing about the future? I've been there. It's not a fun place to be, but fear not – there's a way out. In this episode, I'm taking you through the six most common self-sabotaging strategies that show up for entrepreneurs. More importantly, I'm sharing the specific steps you can take to get through these shadow processes and back to prosperity and fulfillment. LINKS: Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/15/ Episode 13 – The 3 Ms of Entrepreneurial Flexibility: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/13/ ACT on Your Business: https://actonyourbusiness.com/

Get ready for some magic… because in Episode 14, I'm joined by none other than Megan Hale! Megan is a dynamic leadership coach, integrity expert, and host of the wildly popular Wild & Holy Radio podcast. In this interview, Megan and I get real about leading with integrity, staying true to who you are and to your role in this world, and how spiritual entrepreneurs can enjoy their work and find success beyond their wildest dreams. LINKS: Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/14/ Megan Hale: https://www.megan-hale.com Wild and Holy Radio: http://www.megan-hale.com/category/wh-radio/ The Enoughness Revolution: http://www.megan-hale.com/category/podcast-season-1/ ACT on Your Business: https://actonyourbusiness.com/

It's Episode Lucky Number 13! This week, I'm talking all about the principles that inspired my book, ACT on Your Business: Braving the storms of entrepreneurship and creating success through meaning, mindset, and mindfulness. Specifically, I'll be outlining the “3 Ms” found in the title: Meaning, Mindset, and Mindfulness. You'll learn what they are, why they matter to every entrepreneur, and how you can use them to build a successful business and a fulfilling life. LINKS: Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/13/ ACT on Your Business: https://actonyourbusiness.com/ Mindset by Carol Dweck: https://amzn.to/2NBBlUL

In Episode 12, I interview fellow entrepreneur, podcaster, and coach Erica Courdae, who encourages entrepreneurs to embrace diversity and use conversation as a catalyst for change. Through her work and her podcast, Pause on the Play, Erica raises important questions about equality and inclusivity in the workplace and in our own lives. In our interview, Erica and I talk about showing up for one another, being “imperfect allies” to the marginalized, and how we can take steps in the direction of equality in our own businesses. LINKS: Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/11/ Erica Courdae: https://www.ericacourdae.com/ Pause on the Play Podcast: https://www.ericacourdae.com/potp Silver Immersion: https://www.silverimmersion.net/ Jessamyn Stanley: http://jessamynstanley.com/ ACT on Your Business: https://actonyourbusiness.com/

In Episode 11, we're talking about urgency – that pressured feeling of having to do more, do better, and do it all right now. In this episode, I share with you how it shows up in my life and my business, talk about why urgency invades our lives, and then give you three steps to navigate through feelings of urgency. (Hint: urgency isn't always a bad thing!) If you're struggling with a feeling that you aren't doing enough or aren't getting where you want to be fast enough, this episode is for you. LINKS: Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/11/ ACT on Your Business: https://actonyourbusiness.com/

In Episode 10, I'm welcoming Dr. Elliot Adam, an Oracle and Tarot Reader who uses unique descriptions of traditional tarot symbolism to empower and enlighten his clients. He even offers a unique “Make It Work Moment” for listeners. During the interview, Elliot and I explore the history of Tarot and how it can serve the spiritual entrepreneur in their business and life, and Elliot shares his personal journey with the Tarot and how it has shaped his growth as a creative, an entrepreneur, and an Oracle. LINKS: Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/10/ Elliot Oracle: https://www.elliotoracle.com Elliot's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotoracle ACT on Your Business: https://actonyourbusiness.com/

In Episode 9, I talk all about feeling stuck in your business: when inspiration seems to cease, you can't create anything new, and frustration replaces your joy and your passion. Together, we'll discover how to identify what's causing your “stuckness” and what you can do to move past it and get back to a successful, fulfilling business. LINKS: Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/9/ ACT on Your Business: https://actonyourbusiness.com/

In this episode of the Work Your Inner Wisdom podcast, Lee interviews Jodi Brandon, a developmental editor (also know as a "book coach") for self-published authors. Jodi was the driving force behind Lee's book, ACT On Your Business, serving as both her developmental and copy editor. Together, Jodi and Lee have a candid discussion about fostering deep connections with clients, allowing our intuition to serve our work, and living a values-driven life. Jodi Brandon has more than 20 years' experience in book publishing. After many years working in traditional publishing (in-house at a Big Four, a book packager, and a niche publisher), Jodi and her husband relocated from New York to Philadelphia and she launched her freelance editing business. Today Jodi works primarily as a book editor and writing/publishing coach for creative entrepreneurs, bloggers, small business owners, and solopreneurs who want to serve their business with a book. Follow Jodi on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jodibrandoneditorial and learn more about her work at https://www.jodibrandoneditorial.com.

In this episode of the Work Your Inner Wisdom podcast, Lee goes “off script” to discuss a critical component of entrepreneurship –content creation. In this episode, Lee shares the tools you need to discover and bring forth dynamic content that connects deeply with your inner wisdom. LINKS: Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/7/ ACT on Your Business: https://actonyourbusiness.com/

In this episode of the Work Your Inner Wisdom podcast, Lee interviews Ashley Cox, a leadership mentor for professional women and female founders. Together, they discuss what it means to show up as a leader in your business and how to let your intuition inform your leadership style and your decision-making process. Ashley Cox is the founder of SproutHR and Ashley Cox Co. She's passionate about helping women overcome insecurities and doubts that hold them back from stepping into a leadership role and teaches them how to leverage their natural strengths so they can lead in a way that feels good and gets results. Ashley is a speaker, educator and soon-to-be author, with her first first book on leadership due out in Summer 2019. She is also a 2017 Forty Under 40 recipient, chosen as one of the Rising Tide Society and Honeybook's inaugural 20 On the Rise winners in 2018, and her work has been recognized as one of the 100 Best Sites for Solopreneurs for two years in a row by One Woman Shop. Follow Ashley on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ashleycox.co. LINKS: Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/6/ SproutHR: http://www.sprouthr.co ACT on Your Business: https://actonyourbusiness.com/

Episode 5 is devoted to a concept at the heart of spiritual entrepreneurship – intuitive decision-making. Join your host, Lee Chaix McDonough, as she explores what it means to bring your intuition – your deep inner wisdom – into your decision-making process. You'll discover how to discern whether your decisions are coming from a place of intuition or a place of fear. Then in the Make it Work Moment, you'll learn the exact steps to connect with your inner wisdom so that you can make decisions that align with your values. Be sure to check out the show notes for more information about this episode, as you let your inner wisdom lead the way. LINKS: Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/5/ ACT on Your Business: https://actonyourbusiness.com/

In this episode of the Work Your Inner Wisdom podcast, Lee interviews entrepreneur Emily Walker, the creative force behind Modern Leaders Collective. Together, they explore how fear and procrastination get in the way of living as our authentic selves and discuss how intuition and inner wisdom can help us overcome our fears and lead to productive, vibrant businesses. Emily Walker is a leader, learning designer, and workshop facilitator from Victoria, BC. She's the foundress of the Modern Leaders Collective, a movement and membership community where heart-centered entrepreneurs find the connections, accountability, and confidence to awaken their inner leader and ignite change in the people they serve. Emily is also the host of the Course Wellness podcast, a bite-sized learning experience dedicated to helping you design transformative online programs. She's worked with a diverse variety of clients. She balances practical and strategic frameworks with tools for necessary personal and spiritual inner work so you can break through blocks and step into your power as a change maker. Learn more about Emily at https://modernleaderscollective.com/ and follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/modernleadersco. LINKS: Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/4/ Modern Leaders Collective: https://modernleaderscollective.com/ The Loft Community: https://loft.modernleaderscollective.com The Course Wellness Podcast: https://modernleaderscollective.com/podcast/ ACT on Your Business: https://actonyourbusiness.com/

In this episode of the Work Your Inner Wisdom podcast, Lee discusses the art and science behind intuition. Intuition – or your inner wisdom – is at the heart of spiritual entrepreneurship, so it's imperative to have have a common understanding of what it is, where it comes from, and how we can cultivate it so that intuition plays a more dominant role in our businesses and our lives. The episode begins with Lee sharing different approaches to defining intuition and shares her personal take on it. She then dives deep into the research behind intuition, both from a neurological and an enteric (aka - your gut) perspective. With a foundation in the science of intuition, we then move into exploring the art of intuition. Lee looks at why intuition is so important in the first place, how it shows up in business and in life, and how to cultivate your intuition. Be sure to check out the show notes for more information about this episode, as you let your inner wisdom lead the way. LINKS: Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/3/ ACT On Your Business: Braving the storms of entrepreneurship and creating success through meaning, mindset, and mindfulness by Lee Chaix McDonough: https://actonyourbusiness.com Abstract of “Developing Intuition: Neural Correlates of Cognitive-Skill Learning Caudate Nucleus” Journal of Neuroscience, 28 November 2012, 32 (48) 17492-17501: http://www.jneurosci.org/content/32/48/17492 “The Science of Intuition: How to Measure ‘Hunches' and ‘Gut Feelings'” from Live Science, May 20, 2016: https://www.livescience.com/54825-scientists-measure-intuition.html Abstract of “Measuring Intuition: Nonconscious Emotional Information Boosts Decision Accuracy and Confidence” from Psychological Science, April 16, 2016: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797616629403 Abstract of “Trust your gut: using physiological states as a source of information is almost as effective as optimal Bayesian learning” from Proceedings of the Royal Society B, January 24, 2018: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspb.2017.2411 “Trust your gut: There's nothing ‘woo-woo' about the vagus nerve” from Psychology Today, September 23, 2016: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201609/trust-your-gut-theres-nothing-woo-woo-about-the-vagus-nerve

In this episode, Lee interviews business coach and writer Melody Wilding. Together, they look at how to incorporate intuition and spirituality into business, and how doing so can help entrepreneurs find balance and satisfaction in their lives. Melody also introduces the “sensitive striver” – the personality that is both highly sensitive AND highly ambitious – and discusses how to leverage sensitivity as a strength. Melody Wilding, LMSW, is an entrepreneur, licensed social worker, and business coach who helps smart, sensitive high achievers manage the mental and emotional aspects of striving for a successful career and a balanced life. Melody helps her clients find confidence and calm amidst all their ambition and drive. Her advice has been featured in major media outlets includes Forbes, Entrepreneur, and the New York Times. Learn more about Melody at https://melodywilding.com and follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/melodywilding Be sure to check out the show notes for an even deeper dive into this episode, as you let your inner wisdom lead the way. Links: Show notes and Deep Dive: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/2/ ACT On Your Business: https://www.actonyourbusiness.com Follow Lee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachwithclarity

Welcome to the first-ever episode of the Work Your Inner Wisdom podcast! Join Lee Chaix McDonough, a business coach, therapist, author, mystic, and host of the Work Your Inner Wisdom podcast as she explores what it means to be entrepreneurial, spiritual, and a “spiritual entrepreneur.” You'll also discover the four keys of spiritual entrepreneurship, and begin to unlock ways to incorporate each one in your business (and your life). Be sure to check out the show notes for an even deeper dive into this episode, as you let your inner wisdom lead the way. Links: Show notes and Deep Dive: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com/1 ACT On Your Business: https://www.actonyourbusiness.com Follow Lee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachwithclarity

Welcome to the Work Your Inner Wisdom podcast! Join us every week as your host, Lee Chaix McDonough, explores what it means to be a spiritual entrepreneur, and how we can bring our mind, our heart, and our intuition into our businesses. Lee dives deep into what it takes to blend the spiritual with the practical to create a profitable business and a fulfilling life. In this trailer episode, Lee shares her journey into spiritual entrepreneurship and how she felt called to create the Work Your Inner Wisdom podcast and community. She also covers what you can expect from every episode of the Work Your Inner Wisdom podcast, and why every episode will include a “Make It Work Moment,” an opportunity for you to translate insight into action. Subscribe now to the Work Your Inner Wisdom podcast, and let your inner wisdom lead the way. Links: Show notes: https://workyourinnerwisdom.com Follow Lee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachwithclarity