Podcasts about recovering perfectionists

Change is inevitable, but what if you could pivot with peace instead of panic?In this episode of The Great Girlfriends Podcast, we sit down with Aseanté Renee, LMSW, a powerhouse in healing, wellness, and leadership. With over two decades of experience in trauma-informed care and social justice reform, Aseanté helps people create lives they don't need to escape. She shares invaluable insights on overcoming perfectionism, setting boundaries, and making bold moves with confidence. If you're at a crossroads, this conversation will empower you to embrace change with trust and intention.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How to embrace change without fearThe art of setting boundaries and stepping away from perfectionismStrategies to pivot in peace and build sustainable successThe power of healing circles, sisterhood, and community supportAbout Aseanté Renee: Aseanté Renee, LMSW, is a licensed therapist, international speaker, and Founder/Chief Wellness Officer of The Axon Group, an industry-leading transformative coaching firm. She is also the founder of the Susu House, a nonprofit committed to healing equity and accessibility. Her work spans from executive coaching to high-impact partnerships, including initiatives with Shipt x Issa Rae, The Loveland Foundation, and Lizzo's Yitty brand. She is the author of The Perfect Lie: A Reset Guide for Recovering Perfectionists and leads the Retiring Superwoman Executives Cohort, helping Black women in leadership reclaim rest and balance.Connect with Aseanté Renee:Instagram: @aseantereneeWebsite: www.axongroupinc.comShare Your Thoughts: Loved this episode? We want to hear from you! Screenshot and tag @thegreatgirlfriends and @aseanterenee with your biggest takeaway!Listen and Subscribe: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Great Girlfriends Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you tune in.And don't forget to leave a review—it helps us keep bringing you the content you love!Resources & Mentions:The Perfect Lie: A Reset Guide for Recovering Perfectionists by Aseanté ReneeThe Axon Group: Transformative Coaching & Leadership DevelopmentThe Susu House: Healing Equity and Accessibility InitiativeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-great-girlfriends-show--5408422/support.

Easing the mental load, minimizing the to-do list, letting go of the things that don't really matter is a constant work in progress for me – but when I'm in the throes of it all, I often think “there's got to be a better way”. I've invited Sam Bennett, creativity/productivity specialist to join us to share her 15 minute method with all of us. Sam is the author of the bestselling book Get It Done as well as Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers, and Recovering Perfectionists. Her latest book just released in June and is called The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done. Having spent most of her life working as a professional actor and improvisor, Sam brings a quick wit to her writing and her work as a top instructor on LinkedIn Learning with over a million “learners” worldwide.  It will all get narrowed down to those very few things that matter most at the end, so what are we waiting for? Someone else to decide what truly matters for us? A point in time where things all of a sudden get easy and simple? No, we get to decide. And like so many things worth doing, we start small, one step at a time, 15 minutes devoted to what matters most to you.  Connect with Sam: Website:  www.TheRealSamBennett.com  Book: The 15 Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art Of Getting It Done FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealSamBennett  IG: https://www.instagram.com/therealsambennett  X: https://twitter.com/realsambennett  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealsambennett   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SamanthaBennettCreative  Like what you heard? Please rate and review  Thanks to our This Is Woman's Work Sponsor: Interested in promoting your product, service, online course or book on the This Is Woman's Work podcast? We love nothing more than supporting women-owned businesses! Email podcast@nicolekalil.com to learn more.

In this episode I speak with the very fun and engaging Samantha Bennett about how to tap into and explore the things that bring you joy in a way that's reasonable and not at all intimidating. We discuss her latest book The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done, which isn't just about productivity hacks or working more efficiently. Instead, it asks us to adjust our outlook and realize an important truth: we don't achieve more simply by doing more — we achieve more by doing more of the things that matter.Sam is a writer, speaker, actor, teacher, and creativity-productivity specialist and author of the bestselling, Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day, which Seth Godin described as “An instant classic, essential reading for anyone who wants to make a ruckus.”This bestseller was followed by, Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers and Recovering Perfectionists. She is the founder of TheRealSamBennett.com, a company committed to helping overwhelmed creatives and frustrated over-achievers get unstuck, so you can prioritize, focus and move forward on the goals that matter to you.She is also a wildly popular course instructor on LinkedIn Learning with over a half-million participants and an average of 4.8 stars in a range of courses including, Time Management for Busy People, How to Stop Wasting Time in Meetings, Embracing Times of Uncertainty, and How to Write Emails People Will Actually Read. In this episode Sam discusses:Our unhealthy relationships with time and moneyValue-driven motivationsWhere are you focusing your energy?What matters to you and are you prioritizing it?The 15-minute a day pledgeHer idea of incorporating the pledge into the corporate worldBusiness before pleasure?Zone of geniusRegretWhere does confidence come from?DisciplineHow to manage when you're experiencing difficult life circumstancesSam's website  ________Sign up for Wendy's newsletter (scroll to the bottom) to find out when the "Become Your Own Shaman" Intro online course will launch “Gifts and Tools to Explore and Celebrate the Unseen Worlds” - The Lucid Path BoutiqueLucid Cafe episodes by topic  Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube  ★ Support this podcast ★

If you ever identify as a perfectionist, you are so not alone! In today's episode we share our stories as recovering perfectionists and how we learned to embrace being a work in progress and overcome the fear of failure. We pray this episode releases you of any fears that may surround being imperfect or not “succeeding” at something and instead you find freedom and joy in being a beautiful work in progress.

#210  Today's episode is both an insightful and humorous take on the topic of transformation along with actionable takeaways.  Our guest has made a career of transforming herself, shapeshifting from an acting career to a writer, speaker, teacher and creativity/productivity specialist.  And in between, there's a long list of jobs that supported her acting career and transition to her current line of work.Kathy is joined today by Sam Bennett, author of Get It Done:  From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day and Start Right Where You Are:  How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers and Recovering Perfectionists.Here's what we cover:Reasons why we don't move forward and strategies to counter them;How to reframe money fears in times of transition;Small steps to move forward on the transition journey;What to do when we're unsure of our progress and next steps; andHow to handle the rewards and accolades when we're successful.Links:Sam's website:  therealsambennett.comSam's book:  Get It DoneSam's book:  Start Right Where You AreThe Athena Wellness Academy:  https://athenawellnessacademy.teachable.comIf you'd like to join our circle and never miss a weekly episode, please hit subscribe.  While you're there, you can rate the podcast by highlighting the stars that match your experience.  Much appreciated!For episode materials, show notes or to submit a question for a future episode, visit: https://athenawellness.com/podcast

We are all pretty clear on the dangers of driving while intoxicated. But there also appears to be some danger in driving while dehydrated. Who knew? This episode begins with some fascinating research that shows a link between dehydration and driver error – and the results will surprise you. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/driving-while-dehydrated-can-be-just-as-dangerous-as-drinkdriving-study-suggests-10187670.html  How do you get a lot of things done without the feeling of being overwhelmed? Part of the problem is understanding why you feel overwhelmed. When you do, it is easy to stop it according to my guest, time management expert Sam Bennett author of the book Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers, and Recovering Perfectionists (https://amzn.to/2ZKmwDs). Listen as she reveals how to take control of your day and accomplish the important tasks – and how NOT to be one of those people who is always complaining about how busy and overwhelmed they are.  If you don't have enough confidence in yourself and your abilities, it is hard to succeed. Yet having too much confidence can also get in the way. So how do you get the right amount of confidence and use it to your advantage? Here to discuss that is Don Moore, professor of management at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and author of the book Perfectly Confident (https://amzn.to/3cuzZTr). Have you ever felt really intense loneliness. It can be excruciatingly painful. And that turns out to be a good thing. Listen as I reveal how to use the pain of loneliness to not feel lonely anymore. Source: Dr. Pat Love author of Never Be Lonely Again (https://amzn.to/2TKC3zq) PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Keep American farming going by signing up at https://MoinkBox.com/SYSK  RIGHT NOW and listeners of this show get FREE filet mignon for a year! Now your ideas don't have to wait. Dell Technologies and Intel are creating technology that loves ideas, expanding your business & evolving your passions. Find out how to bring your ideas to life at https://Dell.com/welcometonow ! Discover Credit Cards do something pretty awesome. At the end of your first year, they automatically double all the cash back you've earned! See terms and check it out for yourself at https://Discover.com/match Let's find “us” again by putting our phones down for five.  Five days, five hours, even five minutes. Join U.S. Cellular in the Phones Down For Five challenge! Find out more at https://USCellular.com/findus If you own a small business, you know the value of time. Innovation Refunds does too! They've made it easy to apply for the employee retention credit or ERC by going to https://getrefunds.com to see if your business qualifies in less than 8 minutes! Innovation Refunds has helped small businesses collect over $3 billion in payroll tax refunds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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106. If you identify as a perfectionist, if you're someone who holds yourself to impossibly high standards, and all-or-nothing thinking is keeping you stressed and stuck, this podcast is for you. Tune in as I  share a mindset shift to help you overcome the debilitating pressure you put on yourself. When you learn to practice the “B– Method,” you become open to more ease and peace in your life, and you let go of unhelpful, unrealistic expectations of yourself.To learn more about releasing all-or-nothing thinking, to cultivate mindful self-compassion tools, and to learn the foundations of long-lasting sustainable health, join us for Nourish Till You Flourish, 9-week small group coaching program, we begin Tuesday, January 24.***Early bird rate + bonus two 1:1 sessions with Alyssa ends Friday, January 6.***More info: https://www.thewellnessheadquarters.com/ntyfQuestions? Email info@thewellnessheadquarters.com**Join Nourish Till You Flourish, my 9-week small group coaching program. Tuesdays, beginning January 24, 2023. // For info, to register, and to lock in the early bird rate, which ends Fri, January 6 -- click here.**

For the recovering perfectionist, "self-care" is a word that can carry a lot of heavy energy and pressure. You want to take good care of yourself, but it can be hard when you're being constantly bombarded by unrealistic expectations of what self-care looks like and you've already got a lot on your plate. Is self-care really the answer to all of life's problems, and if so, how do you approach it in a way that is sustainable and nourishing for us as HSP's? That's what we're exploring in episode 11 (a very spiritual, intuitive and life-affirming number by-the-way!) In this episode, you'll learn: the real reasons why you seem to struggle so much with self-care how perfectionism gets in the way of consistent self-care routines why you may be avoiding self-care (& what you miss out on if you do) the root driver of poor motivation, willpower and "falling of the wagon" lessons that I learned as a HSP when I committed to a daily rest practice. With this episode, I intend for you: feel validated in knowing that the pressure you feel to perform "perfect" self-care is normal and it's not your fault. put your mind, body and heart to feel at ease with life lessons around rest and self-care that go deeper and heal. be encouraged and empowered to give daily rest, relaxation and self-care a try just to see what happens in your life. Want more on this topic? I'm hosting a 5-day Learning Series on the Nourished Sensitive Newsletter for HSPs who want to learn step-by-step how to take better care of themselves in a sustainable and nourishing way. You can join here

Are you a recovering perfectionist? Do you get in the way of yourself creating consistent content? I'm a recovering perfectionist. And my guest is one too. But he's a prolific content creator with an amazing YouTube channel. In fact, I've been totally hooked on his videos! It's Alec Johnson. Alec will be sharing how he's ditched perfectionism and created systems which allow him to create video content regularly. It's going to be a fun one! Alec has a diverse background in the fields of aeronautical engineering, architectural design and construction, graphic design, algorithmic trading, video production and consultancy! Quite varied, but all have a common thread: Problem-solving. Specifically, using the latest tools and tech to get the job done efficiently. Download my live video confidence guide and get notified when I next go live → https://confident.live/subscribe (https://confident.live/subscribe) (

Ian Anderson Gray talks with Jason Barnard about live shows for recovering perfectionists. Ian Anderson Gray is a motivational speaker, trainer, teacher and consultant who travels the world. He is the founder of Confident Live Marketing Academy, which teaches entrepreneurs how to successfully use live video to increase their influence, authority and revenue. And he also has a blog, Seriously Social, which is all about social media tools and live videos Live videos are incredibly powerful and helpful for three types of people (and you are probably in one of these groups). For beginners who don't feel comfortable and confident standing in front of a camera, shooting live video can be more than a little scary. But it is also a way to overcome those fears. Incredibly, live video is also a time saver for professionals, hmmmm in what way? Well, it would save you the time it takes to re-do or re-record your videos to perfect them. And that leads us to the third type of person live video is great for… perfectionists. There is no such thing as perfection in live video, and that makes it a great way for perfectionists to break their own mould.  In this episode with Jason Barnard and the brilliantly insightful Ian Anderson Gray talk about how to turn your live videos into a game changer for yourself and your brand… stepping out of your comfort zone, publishing smartly, creating a variety of content from the initial live video stream including podcasts, blog posts, and video babies. IAG explains in detail how he goes about this process himself, from planning, to pre-promotion, to production, to post production, and on to re-purposing Another intelligent, fun and creative episode indeed. What you'll learn from Ian Anderson Gray 00:00 Ian Anderson Gray and Jason Barnard02:19 Ian Anderson Gray's Brand SERP and Knowledge Panel03:30 The Perfectionist Ian Anderson Gray05:45 Imposter Syndrome08:39 How to Turn a Live Video into a Content Machine with a Perfectionist Attitude09:57 Live Video: Antidote to Recovering Perfectionist10:53 Why Live Video?13:59 Repurposing Content from Live Video15:04 Live Video into Video Snippets16:50 Video Replay into Podcast19:28 Converting Live Video into Blog Posts22:27 Why Use Short Links to Redirect to Blog Posts24:22 Ian Anderson Gray and Jason Barnard's Transcription Tool Preference26:31 Ian Anderson Gray's 5 Ps This episode was recorded live on video February 22nd 2022 Recorded live at Kalicube Tuesdays (Digital Marketing Livestream Event Series). Watch the video now>>

Ian Anderson Gray talks with Jason Barnard about live shows for recovering perfectionists. Ian Anderson Gray is a motivational speaker, trainer, teacher and consultant who travels the world. He is the founder of Confident Live Marketing Academy, which teaches entrepreneurs how to successfully use live video to increase their influence, authority and revenue. And he also has a blog, Seriously Social, which is all about social media tools and live videos Live videos are incredibly powerful and helpful for three types of people (and you are probably in one of these groups). For beginners who don't feel comfortable and confident standing in front of a camera, shooting live video can be more than a little scary. But it is also a way to overcome those fears. Incredibly, live video is also a time saver for professionals, hmmmm in what way? Well, it would save you the time it takes to re-do or re-record your videos to perfect them. And that leads us to the third type of person live video is great for… perfectionists. There is no such thing as perfection in live video, and that makes it a great way for perfectionists to break their own mould.  In this episode with Jason Barnard and the brilliantly insightful Ian Anderson Gray talk about how to turn your live videos into a game changer for yourself and your brand… stepping out of your comfort zone, publishing smartly, creating a variety of content from the initial live video stream including podcasts, blog posts, and video babies. IAG explains in detail how he goes about this process himself, from planning, to pre-promotion, to production, to post production, and on to re-purposing Another intelligent, fun and creative episode indeed. What you'll learn from Ian Anderson Gray 00:00 Ian Anderson Gray and Jason Barnard02:19 Ian Anderson Gray's Brand SERP and Knowledge Panel03:30 The Perfectionist Ian Anderson Gray05:45 Imposter Syndrome08:39 How to Turn a Live Video into a Content Machine with a Perfectionist Attitude09:57 Live Video: Antidote to Recovering Perfectionist10:53 Why Live Video?13:59 Repurposing Content from Live Video15:04 Live Video into Video Snippets16:50 Video Replay into Podcast19:28 Converting Live Video into Blog Posts22:27 Why Use Short Links to Redirect to Blog Posts24:22 Ian Anderson Gray and Jason Barnard's Transcription Tool Preference26:31 Ian Anderson Gray's 5 Ps This episode was recorded live on video February 22nd 2022 Recorded live at Kalicube Tuesdays (Digital Marketing Livestream Event Series). Watch the video now>>

Ian Anderson Gray talks with Jason Barnard about live shows for recovering perfectionists. Ian Anderson Gray is a motivational speaker, trainer, teacher and consultant who travels the world. He is the founder of Confident Live Marketing Academy, which teaches entrepreneurs how to successfully use live video to increase their influence, authority and revenue. And he also has a blog, Seriously Social, which is all about social media tools and live videos Live videos are incredibly powerful and helpful for three types of people (and you are probably in one of these groups). For beginners who don't feel comfortable and confident standing in front of a camera, shooting live video can be more than a little scary. But it is also a way to overcome those fears. Incredibly, live video is also a time saver for professionals, hmmmm in what way? Well, it would save you the time it takes to re-do or re-record your videos to perfect them. And that leads us to the third type of person live video is great for… perfectionists. There is no such thing as perfection in live video, and that makes it a great way for perfectionists to break their own mould.  In this episode with Jason Barnard and the brilliantly insightful Ian Anderson Gray talk about how to turn your live videos into a game changer for yourself and your brand… stepping out of your comfort zone, publishing smartly, creating a variety of content from the initial live video stream including podcasts, blog posts, and video babies. IAG explains in detail how he goes about this process himself, from planning, to pre-promotion, to production, to post production, and on to re-purposing Another intelligent, fun and creative episode indeed. What you'll learn from Ian Anderson Gray 00:00 Ian Anderson Gray and Jason Barnard02:19 Ian Anderson Gray's Brand SERP and Knowledge Panel03:30 The Perfectionist Ian Anderson Gray05:45 Imposter Syndrome08:39 How to Turn a Live Video into a Content Machine with a Perfectionist Attitude09:57 Live Video: Antidote to Recovering Perfectionist10:53 Why Live Video?13:59 Repurposing Content from Live Video15:04 Live Video into Video Snippets16:50 Video Replay into Podcast19:28 Converting Live Video into Blog Posts22:27 Why Use Short Links to Redirect to Blog Posts24:22 Ian Anderson Gray and Jason Barnard's Transcription Tool Preference26:31 Ian Anderson Gray's 5 Ps This episode was recorded live on video February 22nd 2022 Recorded live at Kalicube Tuesdays (Digital Marketing Livestream Event Series). Watch the video now>> https://kalicubetuesdays.com/2022/february-2022/kalicube-tuesdays-with-ian-anderson-gray/

In today's episode, I am speaking with Samantha Bennett. Originally from Chicago, Sam is a writer, speaker, actor, teacher and creativity/productivity specialist and the author of the bestselling, "Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day" which Seth Godin called, “An instant classic, essential reading for anyone who wants to make a ruckus.”   Her latest bestseller is, "Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers and Recovering Perfectionists". Sam and I dish on:    - What are "highly creative people" and how to know if you are one of them  - How to play with the ideas that come to your head before executing them  - How spending just 15 mins a day on an important project can transform your life  - Tips on how to make people "read" your emails   - The myth that your clients don't have the money to afford your "expensive" product/service   Purchase your copy of Love Based Feminine Marketing: The Art of Growing a 6-Figure Business Without Hustle, Grind, or Force, TODAY!!! Subscribe now so you'll never miss an episode and leave us a review. It really helps us know which content is most important to you. Join our Feminine Business Magic Facebook Group  with your host, Julie Foucht. This is a community of women dedicated to connect, support and celebrate each other in growing businesses that honor their Divine Feminine and will their bank accounts abundantly Resources mentioned: Purchase Love-Based Feminine Marketing  Sam's Free Gift:  Register for her Free Procrastination Domination Workshop.   **Contact Samantha Bennett via Facebook or https://therealsambennett.com/ **  **Connect with Julie Foucht via Facebook or email at https://juliefoucht.com/**

if excellence means a lot to you, but also leads to HEAVY self-criticism, you're gonna wanna listen to this one!! — support the podcast and even attend events put on by KellyAnne in the Vibrant Coven by going to www.patreon.com/vibrantcoven

“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self to the self… What we really truly desire, want, and crave that could actually fulfill us is when we settle back into our own wholeness.” - Veronica Thai  In this episode of the Curious Monki Podcast, Ashley Sondergaard and I have an amazing conversation about creating more self-compassion, how practicing self-care doesn't automatically cultivate self-compassion in your life, and tools that we use to elevate our self-care.     Ashley Sondergaard is a self-care coach, yoga teacher, astrologer, and host of the Yoga Magic podcast. For 9 years, she has studied yoga, meditation, astrology and mindfulness practices that prioritize self-care and self-discovery. After having her two girls, Ashley discovered the hard way that taking care of yourself first is the only way to take care of others. Today, she supports her students & clients in up-leveling their everyday routines into magical self-care rituals.   [00:01 – 05:19] Recovering Perfectionists and Ex-Hustlers  Ashley and I introduce ourselves    [05:20  – 16:21] The Biggest Life Shifts When We Stopped Hustling  How I switched from hustle to ease Having to first uncover what ease and flow really meant  Starting in school, the pressure to get 100% marks and the nagging urge of never being enough carried itself into the corporate world, overworking, always wanting the next position, never being satisfied with which rung in the corporate ladder I stood on   Bringing the hustle mentality into my yoga business  How my life shifted when I hired my first coach  How Ashley hustled for a pipe dream that wasn't even hers  Getting off the structured corporate pathway she was on enabled her to question what she really wanted   We are not linear beings    [16:22 – 26:48] Are We There Yet?  Divine feminine and masculine energy and how to ground yourself when you're getting impatient with your process Hustling starts in your mind What are you making it mean?  Ashley and I share where we want to bring more self-compassion into our lives  When something fearful or uncomfortable happens, our instinct is to want to breathe it away, but sometimes letting it stay and heal on its own is the best form of self-compassion  How Ashley learns about herself through astrology, where she thrives, is challenged, how she interacts with the world and the people around her   [31:35 – 41:39] Self Compassion Means Embracing All OThe Pieces of Yourself  Ashley and I dive deeper into astrology  Ascendant and descendant signs  As a life coach, you probably attract a lot of clients that have the energy of your descendant Looking at birth charts to help navigate self-care The sun is your essence, your identity, and where you're shining the brightest. Use your sun sign to determine your physical practices    [41:40 – 52:27] Our Biggest Self Compassion and Spiritual Journey Lessons  Ashley  Know yourself Don't shit on yourself  Trust the process We are more powerful than we realize  Veronica Yoga is the journey of self  Hold space for yourself  Breathe  Be with the fear   [52:27 – 53:43] Closing Segment Connect with Ashley Sondergaard! (Her links are below)      Key Quotes:    “When I first quit my job, started teaching yoga and a podcast, thinking I'm now aligned, I still brought in that habit of hustle… It was highly unhealthy and it was that self-pressure of not being able to stop until you reach a certain point. And it wasn't until I hired my very first coach, who was fantastic, that she broke that mentality for me.” - Veronica Thai    “We are not linear beings, we are human beings, we're part of nature, which means that we're cyclical, just like how the seasons change from season to season, just like how trees change with the seasons, leaves grow, leaves fall off. We are human.” -  Veronica Thai    “Coaches need coaches too.” -  Ashley Sondergaard    “When I look at a birth chart, whether it be mine, my partners, my kids, my friends, or my family, I get to see who they are at their essence. And that's not always like good or bad. There are spectrums to every part of the chart and what we choose to embody. Whatever we decide to take on at that moment is really up to us.” -  Ashley Sondergaard    “My biggest lessons for self-compassion is to know yourself, don't sh*t on yourself, and just trust the process.” -  Ashley Sondergaard     Resources Mentioned   This episode is brought to you by Offering Tree. If you're looking for an all-in-one business platform to put your wellness brand online, use my link to get a special discount offeringtree.com/curious Listen to Ashley and my episode on her podcast Yoga Magic Speakers mentioned Tara Brach Lisa Nichols      Connect with Ashley Sondergaard Website: www.ashleysondergaard.com  Instagram: @ashleysondergaard.yoga & @yogamagicpodcas Listen to her podcast Yoga Magic with Ashley Sondergaard and explore the world of self-care and self-discovery   Let's get connected!    You can find me on Instagram @curiousmonki. 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As self-proclaimed Recovering Perfectionists, we share our journeys to find connection and acceptance within our selves. Self love isn't always easy but we break down how we have changed our views on it and how it plays a role in our day-to-day lives! This was a special conversation for us and we hope you enjoy it!

Perfectionism can take on many forms and truly takes the joy out of things

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Originally from Chicago, Samantha Bennett is a writer, speaker, actor, teacher and creativity/productivity specialist and the author of the bestselling, "Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day" which Seth Godin called, “An instant classic, essential reading for anyone who wants to make a ruckus.”  Her latest bestseller is, "Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers and Recovering Perfectionists." She is the creator of The Organized Artist Company, dedicated to helping tens of thousands of creative people get unstuck, helping them to focus and move forward on their goals. Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode:  Marketing & Empathy 15 Minutes A Day Destroying Perfectionism Zones of Creative Genius Smugness  Fighting the Voice of Resistance Connect with Samantha:  Visit her website at https://therealsambennett.com/?cookieUUID=fe93c656-7c16-4724-ab46-0903b86be0a3&affiliate=0.   

In today's episode, I am joined by my good friend Camy Kennedy, a Mindset Coach working with high achievers to help them own their health & happiness. She works with Recovering Perfectionists that embrace challenges as opportunities while practising self-love and taking inspired action. We discussed how you can shift self-love into success. The only way to stop the bad cycle of negative thoughts is to shift out of those thoughts and into the heart. Your heart can't be negative. Your heart is looking for connection and growth. Taking the big leap of faith actually shows you the more value that you have for yourself, the more trust you have in yourself. Resources discussed in this episode: http://camykennedy.com/ - (32:41) Instagram: @camykennedy - (32:38) Facebook: @officialCamyKennedy (32:39) http://www.powerhouseonpurpose.com/ - (32:48) Say HI on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylor.victoriaa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Taylor-Victoria-472225693515023/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-peart-26157a13a/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg4VFM4P1kTTb3GcbIi50xw?view_as=subscriber

Naomi Findlay reached out when lockdown was in full swing to offer her expertise to Recovering Perfectionists who suddenly found themselves spending FAR more time in their home spaces than ever before. She shares practical tips on how to make it a space you LOVE!

Could driving while dehydrated be as dangerous as driving while drunk? This episode begins with some fascinating research that shows a link between dehydration and driver error – and the results are surprising. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/driving-while-dehydrated-can-be-just-as-dangerous-as-drinkdriving-study-suggests-10187670.htmlHow do you get a lot of things done without feeling overwhelmed? That’s what I discuss with time management expert Sam Bennett author of the book Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers, and Recovering Perfectionists (https://amzn.to/2ZKmwDs). She discusses how to take control of your day and accomplish the important tasks – and how NOT to be one of those people who is always complaining about how much they have to do and how busy they are.When you interact with other people you make judgments about them. You also make judgements about how they are judging you and what they are thinking. The interesting thing is that you are probably wrong according to human behavior expert Mark Bowden author of the book Truth & Lies: What People Are Really Thinking (https://amzn.to/3etmqUT). Listen as Mark explains how to size up situations and the people you deal with in a way that gets you closer to understanding what other people are REALLY thinking.Loneliness can feel very painful. And that turns out to be a good thing. Listen as we discuss how to use the pain of loneliness to not feel lonely anymore. Source: Dr. Pat Love author of Never Be Lonely Again (https://amzn.to/2TKC3zq)This Week's Sponsors:-Kong Box. Get your first box free when you donate $1 to help dogs in need. Go to www.KongBox.com/something to start your subscription.-Pindrop. Listen to the new podcast Pindrop https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pindrop/id1514010062

It's a huge honour to me that the very first guest on Make Monday Mine is someone who has been a great influence on me as one of my key teachers in my path as a multimedia artist in midlife.  Originally from Chicago, Samantha Bennett is a writer, actor, teacher and creativity/productivity specialist. She's the creator of The Organized Artist Company, dedicated to helping creative people focus and move forward on their goals.  She’s the bestselling author of "Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day" and "Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers and Recovering Perfectionists."  Marketing guru Seth Godin called her work, “an astonishing act of generosity... this magnificent book...just might change your life.”  Now working on her third book (working title "Secrets of Highly Creative People"), Sam has a wonderful way with words and for getting creatives organised and the organised creative.    ---------- Make Monday Mine is hosted by Deborah Claire Procter and produced by Clear Insight Productions This is about conversations so we’d love to hear your thoughts and take-aways.  Email your questions and comments to: comments@makemondaymine.com If you enjoyed this episode then it would be wonderful if you can head over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe! ----------

Camy Kennedy is a Mindset & Life Coach working with high achievers to help them own their health & happiness. With a background in molecular biology, neuroscience & psychology she provides a framework to practice being your potential self. She works with Recovering Perfectionists who embrace challenges as opportunities while practicing self-love and taking inspired action. http://camykennedy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCamyKennedy https://www.instagram.com/camykennedy/ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Dr. Nick Sotelo - The Upgraded Life Free 30 Min Strategy Session https://calendly.com/nicksotelo/tulss Website - www.nicksotelo.com IG - @The_Upgraded Life Twitter - @TULPodcast FB - https://www.facebook.com/TheUpgradedLifePodcast _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Could you use an extra 500$, 1000$, or more a month in rock solid income? Take a look at this 20 minute presentation to see if you're a good fit www.nicksotelo.com/incomeboost Want to start your own podcast, but don't know where to start? I can help here is a link to the same podcast roadmap that I used: https://nicksotelo.com/podcasthelp The very best CBD on the market - 0.0% THC - NO GMO - ORGANIC CERTIFIED - Nature's Ultra CBD https://nicksotelo.com/CBD --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theupgradedlife/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theupgradedlife/support

Do you ever wait to feel “ready” or for things to be “perfect” before you get started? Then today’s episode is for you!   We’ll talk about: How sometimes in life you just have to leap before you feel “ready” That perfectionism is often a sneaky excuse to procrastinate My embarrassing lesson in letting go of perfectionism that happened when I published my book Let’s connect! instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Thank you for tuning in to my podcast! I truly hope that in some way this episode resonates with you, and inspires you to believe you are WORTHY of taking the time to elevate your energy and connect to what makes your soul happy :) Inspired to work 1:1, or want to find our more about my offerings?  I'd love to hear from you!  Visit me online - www.thehappyco.com.au Join me on Instagram - @thehappy_co Join me on Facebook - @thehappycoau

Book review of Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers, and Recovering Perfectionists by Sam Bennett. Spoiler alert: I love this book!

This extra deep-dive episode is especially for my fellow Recovering Perfectionists, Overachievers and Workaholics.  If you've been the type of person (for perhaps your whole life) that is always racing to the next goal, the next outcome, the next achievement - always busying yourself with the reaching of these goals (be it business, income, body shape, job promotion, ranking at your company etc..) - then chances are, it's easy for you to feel GUILTY about relaxing, taking it easy, spending quality time with those you love, taking days off, and perhaps even allowing your self-care to fall by the way side. The gym, eating well, fresh air and leisure time may seem to just get in the way of your goals... You've never truly felt good and confident enough as you are, because your 'good enough' feeling is perpetually waiting for you around the corner at the next achievement or goal, and then the next and the next... Self-doubt, second guessing, and over analysis is part of your every day life.  This results in feeling exhausted, drained, and never living up to your full potential. Never good enough. Not for you, and not really in the eyes of anyone else, either (in your mind at least). Perhaps you start to wonder "what's the point?" and can't stick to your goals at all anymore.  Maybe it begins to affect relationships with loved ones, friends, your children etc - because you're always distracted by your need to achieve. Texts, emails, social media, distraction, guilt - you SHOULD be working on achieving something useful. Because ONCE you achieve, THEN you can finally relax and spend more time with them right?..... Sound familiar? Sound like a self-defeating pattern????   If you're ready to rediscover your POWER, CONFIDENCE, STRIDE, ENERGY and SOUL FREEDOM, all while feeling LIGHTER and MORE JOYFUL THAN EVER - you're in the right place my friend! This will not only feel like a 1000000 lbs weight being lifted off your chest (of self-inflicted pressure!)  but your loved ones will thank you for this noticeable transformation as well.    In this episode you will learn; * 4 Root Causes of Overachieving/Workaholism * The #1 Most Common Pain We're All Secretly Hiding *  How to Ensure Overachieving/Workaholism doesn't steal your life away, and steal you from your family and friends causing them great pain, too * How to Heal Each of these 4 Root Causes So You Can FINALLY Truly Enjoy Your Life, and Watch Your Self-Confidence SOAR!    (This is a MUST listen, my friend, trust me!)    And if you love it - please share it! :-) Enjoy :)        LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE: * The Awakening, a book by Jennifer Jayde (CANADA)  https://www.amazon.ca/Awakening-Spiritually-Highest-Intuitive-Connection/dp/1988736552/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_2?keywords=jennifer+jayde&qid=1555192778&s=gateway&sr=8-2-fkmrnull   * The Awakening, a book by Jennifer Jayde (USA)   https://www.amazon.com/Awakening-Spiritually-Highest-Intuitive-Connection/dp/1988736552/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=jennifer+jayde&qid=1555192832&s=gateway&sr=8-1  PS - Did you know we have some podcast party favours for you?! Help yourself to your complimentary listener's gifts here - jenniferjayde.com/freegifts   PPS - Did you enjoy today's episode? Be sure to uplift your friend or loved one as well by sharing this episode with them, or better yet by taking a screen shot and sharing with your whole social media fam! (Make sure to tag me so I can say hello!!)   And if you haven't already, please leave us a rating and review so we know you're enjoying what we're creating for you, and we'll keep creating more of what you love the most! :)        Jennifer Jayde is an award winning and international best-selling Spiritual Growth author, speaker, and creator of the Awakening online program for women who desire to Awaken their purpose, Align with their Highest Self, and Inspire others along the way.  Within 2 years of stepping into her own soul-aligned role, she has been invited to TV interviews both in Canada and the US, became an international best selling author and speaker, and asked to guest host worldwide tropical retreats for women desiring to lead a soul inspired life full time.     She resides part-time in San Diego, California, and part-time on Vancouver Island in Canada - but feels at home wherever there's sunshine and salty air... Connect with Jennifer Jayde;  on IG - https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjayde_successcoach/ In her FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/jenniferjaydesavvysoulsistercircle/ Website - https://www.jenniferjayde.com/       Interested in finding out your personal Intuitive Language Type? Check out our free quick quiz right here; - http://bit.ly/FindYourIntuitionTypeQUIZ       Be sure to click that subscribe button, a lot of the things we share are time sensitive and I wouldn’t want you missing out! Plus, this community just wouldn't be the same without you!    Follow Your Heart Always,                                 Jen xoxo     Please note Jennifer Jayde’s (including her guests as well) guidance, advice and coaching is not to be used as replacement for medical needs including therapy, medication, or any other remedy. We do not make any guarantees or claims that are to be relied solely upon. 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Sam Bennett is a creativity and productivity expert, author, and a woman who proudly won’t be under fluorescent office lights for too long. Today, we talk about her background in acting and her time at The Second City in Chicago, and how those experiences helped guide her to a profession that helps others identify and call forth their own creative genius. We also talk about the difference between creativity and artistic ability, some tips to overcome procrastination, and how we can begin to have more meaning and impact right where we are.   Key Takeaways: [4:04] Samantha explains that she decides to go by Sam on her books because men still sell more books than women. [9:08] Sam is a true theater kid at heart, and while at Second City from 1986 to 1994 she worked almost every job possible in the building in addition to being an actor and performer. [14:03] While attending college and university certainly has benefits and opportunities, it is not the only path to success. What matters, even more, is a drive to work hard and keep going, making the right connections and telling yourself a story of success rather than limitation. [20:17] Sam knew she wasn’t cut out for full-time office life and was a trendsetter in the gig economy. When she got a job at the Sam Christensen Studios in identity definition and personal branding, she felt a calling and loved she had the ability to help others express the truth of who they really are. This set her on a path to create a workshop called “Get It Done,” and the rest is history. [23:37] Her book, Get it Done, explains that while there is no one way for multi-talented creatives to make the best decisions with a surefire success rate, we can break things down into chunks and tackle them one small step at a time. [25:03] There is a difference between creative and artistic. We all have creative genius inside of us. Often times we take it for granted because it’s no big deal to us, and feels just as natural as the air we breathe. [30:01] One of Sam’s great tips: turn your feelings into art. Dance, sing, write, or draw a picture and capture how you feel through colors, textures, and shape. [33:50] Procrastination has many different reasons underneath it. First, you just actually may not want to do it, and it’s a “should” you could even remove from your responsibilities. Second, it seems too big and daunting. This is where Sam advises trying taking the smallest possible baby step for 15 minutes a day and seeing after some time if it is worth proceeding in the present moment. [38:09] We need time and space to create. [42:53] Sam’s next work will really dive into creative dichotomies when two things are equally true and they appear to be opposite. She has experienced that we don’t have to choose one route, but try to bring these two things closer together and surf the tension between them. [44:50] Goals and deadlines can help us create accountability and a realistic timeline. [50:28] We have many more opportunities for creativity and creation in our life than we think we do. One way to get started right away is to ask yourself: “How can I show up 10% more today?” [53:01] Start Right Where You Are reminds us to use the resources, people, and opportunities around us right now to move forward on the path towards our dreams. [54:59] Spend 15 minutes a day before you check your email on the projects that matter most to you.   Resources: Purchase Bring Your Whole Self to Work and gain access to bonus material Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram TED Radio Hour The Importance of Every Role and Person on the Team Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day, by Sam Bennett Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers, and Recovering Perfectionists, by Sam Bennett Beautiful Writers Podcast Second City Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, by Elizabeth Gilbert The Real Sam Bennett

Originally from Chicago, Samantha Bennett is a writer, speaker, actor, teacher and creativity/productivity specialist and the author of the bestselling, "Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day" which Seth Godin called, “An instant classic, essential reading for anyone who wants to make a ruckus.” Her latest bestseller is, "Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers and Recovering Perfectionists" (New World Library). She is also the creator of The Organized Artist Company, dedicated to helping creative people get unstuck, helping them to focus and move forward on their goals. Guiding Principle, Quote, or Mantra The cure for everything is salt water...sweat, tears or the sea. When You “Tripped Up” in Partnership Samantha has the habit of being loyal to the point of self neglect. There’s been many relationships, with both people and organizations, that she’s let go on for way too long. She would be very unhappy but allow it to go on for far too long before she would leave. Find out what happened next by listening to the podcast. Proudest Moment In Partnership About 10 years ago she was talking to her great friend, Phil. He had a wonderful idea for a show. He was wondering if she would write the script for it. She said yes right away. It ended up being a great show. Then they had about 8 years of “development hell”. They would think they had an investor, then it wouldn’t work out. Things kept repeating. Find out how it all comes together by listening to the podcast. Best Partnership Resource Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers, and Recovering Perfectionists - Samantha Bennett Interview Links - The 5-min Art Exercise and Freebies In A Booth At Chasen’s Facebook

This one is for all of you recovering perfectionists out there… In this episode of The Balanced Educator podcast, we chat about why it's important to make mistakes – something so many of us are so afraid to do! We talk about the word perfect and the perception we tend have around it. We talk […] The post TBE #038: Why it's Important to Make Mistakes – For Recovering Perfectionists appeared first on Educalme.

This is a repeat episode - check back next week for a brand new interview!START RIGHT WHERE YOU AREHow Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers, and Recovering Perfectionists

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…Our goals, intentions, mission, and values for 2018 → Hint: Recovering perfectionists are taking over the world.

Start Right Where You Are  with Sam Bennett. We discuss her latest book, Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers, and Recovering Perfectionists. Learn her tips for handling overwhelm and small, doable changes that can lead to big joy.   Direct download: Tranquility du jour #396: Start Right Where You Are   Upcoming Events Yoga + Art in West Virginia: May 19-21 {sold out} Writing in the Woods in West Virginia: October 6-8 Yoga, Mindfulness + Creativity in Costa Rica: February 17-24 Featured guest: Sam Bennett is the author of Start Right Where You Are and Get It Done. She created The Organized Artist Company to help creative people get unstuck and achieve their goals. She is a writer, actor, teacher, and creativity/productivity specialist who has counseled thousands of artists and entrepreneurs on their way to success. Tranquility du Jour   Savvy Sources Find Sam Facebook Twitter Website Mentioned in Podcast First podcast with Sam Playing with Peonies post Scenes from Taos post Social Media Eye candy on Instagram Pin along with me on Pinterest Let’s connect on Facebook Follow moi on Twitter Watch via YouTube Tranquility Tips + Tools Shop slow locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TranquiliT Browse my 5 Books New to Tranquility du Jour? Peruse the FAQs Tranquility-filled E-courses Download the Tranquility du Jour Podcast App: iPhone and Android Sign up for bi-monthly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures Read about my passion for animals Request Pen a review on iTunes and/or share this podcast via social media, s‘il vous plaît Pen a review of my books on Amazon or Goodreads. Techy To listen, click on the player at the top of the post or click here to listen to older episodes. New to podcasting? Get more info at Podcast 411. Do you have iTunes? Click here and subscribe to the podcast to get the latest episode as released. Get the Tranquility du Jour apps to download the podcast "automagically" on iOS or Android.

You are always getting paid. And you are always getting paid in the currency you are asking for. So maybe the currency you're asking for is “likes” on Facebook. Or maybe the currency you're asking for a is a lot of compliments from your friends. Or maybe the currency you're asking for is neglect. For a long time myself esteem was so slow that it really mattered to me that Iw work hard and kind of have nobody notice. That kind of worked for me in a weird way. When I started the organized artists company, I had this wonderful list of people who were really responsive and they'd write back and they would click and like, but they never bought anything. And finally I realized that the problem was me because I was more invested in their affection than I was in making a living. And the minute I decided “I think it's possible for me to have their affection and make a living”, I tripled my income. – Samantha Bennett Samantha Bennett is a writer, speaker, actor, teacher and creativity/productivity specialist and author of the bestselling: Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day. Her latest book is, Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers and Recovering Perfectionists See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is Sam Bennett author of Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers, and Recovering Perfectionists About the book: What Are You Waiting For? An overwhelmed procrastinator, frustrated overachiever, and recovering perfectionist herself, Sam Bennett knows all the ways we avoid pursuing our dreams and reaching our goals. She also knows how to “get it done.” Start Right Where You Are is an easy-to-read, easy-to-do guidebook for anyone who wants to change their life but doesn’t know where or how to begin. Of course, the process of getting out of your own way, raising your self-esteem, improving your relationships, and making better choices can be a bumpy road. But Bennett’s fun, original voice lets you know that you’ve got a friend along the way, a friend who offers a comforting cup of tea — or a bracing shot of whiskey, depending. Her gentle-kiss-on-the-cheek and loving-thwack-upside-the-head attitude gives us what we all need: inspiration, shortcuts, and breathing room. About the author: Sam Bennett is the creator of http://www.TheOrganizedArtistCompany.com, dedicated to helping creative people get unstuck from whatever way they’re stuck, especially by helping them focus and move forward on their goals. Originally from Chicago, Bennett is a writer, actor, teacher and creativity/productivity specialist who has counseled thousands of artists on their way to success. She is the bestselling author of, “Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day,” which Seth Godin called, “an instant classic, essential reading for anyone who wants to make a ruckus.” Her latest book is, “Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers and Recovering Perfectionists” (New World Library).

For Life on Purpose Episode #63, my guest is author, actor, teacher, and creativity/productivity specialist Samantha Bennett, who has counseled thousands of artists in all disciplines on their way to success. Sam is the creator of The Organized Artist Company – a multi-six figure business she has built by hand, from scratch. Her previous book, the bestselling “Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day” received rave reviews, including Seth Godin, who called it, "An instant classic." Sam joined me for a high-energy chat about her new book Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers, and Recovering Perfectionists (New World Library), which is based on the premise that small shifts in the right direction can yield big results in the realization of our creative dreams. Start Right Where You Are offers 66 small, doable changes that will help readers: • Complete projects that are dear to their hearts • Change their relationship with their bodies and improve their physical health • Transform their relationships with people who are important to them • Get their work out in the world “When you decide that you want something and you move toward it physically, emotionally, or spiritually, then your movement opens up new pathways by which things can appear in your life. Even a very small step can cause a radical change in your relationship to the thing you want. Even a small shift in perspective can allow you to see new opportunities.” About: Originally from Chicago, Samantha Bennett is an author, actor, teacher and creativity/productivity specialist who has counseled thousands of artists in all disciplines on their way to success. She is the creator of The Organized Artist Company – a multi-six figure business she has built by hand, from scratch. Her bestselling book, “Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day” (New World Library) has received rave reviews, including from than the great Seth Godin, who called it, "An instant classic." She is an an email marketing and small business automation expert and was named the 2010 Ultimate Marketer Finalist by Infusionsoft, and she is an Infusionsoft Certified Consultant, Reseller and Partner. Sam has self-published four books: “By The Way, You Look Really Great Today,” "An Artist Talks to God," “365 Reasons To Write” and "Less Crazy, More Money: 52 Secrets to Running a Serene, Profitable Business." Her latest book is the critically- acclaimed, "Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers and Recovering Perfectionists" - the book that emerged from this workshop. Still a working actor (Modern Family, Drew Carey Show, Strong Medicine) Samantha has also written several plays, including, “Kiss The Monster,” “Miss Millicent’s Fall Recital” and “In A Booth At Chasen’s.” As an alumni of The Second City in Chicago, ComedySportz LA, The Open Fist Theatre Company and LA TheatreWorks, Samantha is known for her quick wit and warm heart. Her 12 years as a professional Personal Branding Specialist with Sam Christensen Studios has given her an uncanny ability to help people recognize and capitalize on their own brilliance. Sam abides in a quiet little beach town outside of Los Angeles, where she hangs out with the dolphins and the seals, living the life of her dreams. To learn more about Sam and her work, visit: http://www.startrightwhereyouare.com/.