The Grounded Wildness podcast is taking a break over the summer - and possibly beyond. I wanted to make this episode to talk through why I'm taking this break because the reasons apply to everything in your life as well, from how to spend your free time to the job you have to the friendships you maintain.

We'll get into:

• How to take your life of autopilot
• Clues to determine if you want to keep doing something or not
• Creating spaciousness in your life

There are MANY other ways to stay connected outside of the podcast! Here's what you can do:

• Join my email list - This is the best and most reliable way to stay up to date on everything and get resources delivered right to your inbox. You'll also get the Ultimate Guide To Saying No and Setting Boundaries, which goes right along with the theme for this episode!
• Connect on LinkedIn
• Email me directly at heather@whelpleyconsulting.com
• Go to my website, https://www.heatherwhelpley.com/, for information on speaking engagements, leadership development, coaching, books, and the blog

What do you do when fear, worry, and discomfort get in the way of you doing the thing you really want to do? That could be something big, like a career change, or something little, like going to an event where you don't know anyone. How do you take action even when fear is there?

It's not about getting rid of the fear. It's also not about trying to force yourself to be 100% confident. Instead, there is a question to ask that will give you an answer that's unique to you and your specific situation. I've used this key for MANY years and it always gives me the motivation I need to move forward even when it's scary.

In the episode, you'll get this key and how to apply it to different situations in your life, like:

• Setting boundaries and saying no (which can be so uncomfortable!)
• Imposter syndrome and questioning if you really know enough and have enough experience
• Projects, decisions, and career choices that people may not get - or may actively upset them

Links:

• Learn more about hiring Heather as a speaker and her sessions on imposter syndrome, discovering your authentic voice, and setting boundaries: https://www.heatherwhelpley.com/speaking
• Get signed, hardcover copies of Heather's books on her website and the audiobook, ebook, and hardcover of Grounded Wildness on Amazon
• Join Heather's email list and also get The Ultimate Guide To Saying No and Setting Boundaries At Work!

We're diving into two topics on the podcast today: How to stop apologizing when you have nothing to apologize for AND getting unstuck in your work and life. Shira Miller is an expert on both! She's also a TedX speaker, certified coach, author and the Chief Communications Officer at National DCP. Let's be clear - there are reasons you apologize ALL THE TIME. And there are also consequences - on your career, how you're heard, and how you feel on the inside (it's not good for your soul to constantly apologize for yourself!).

We dive into:

• Recognizing your own "apology speak" - it goes way beyond just "sorry" (I learned a few new things with this one!)
• How to increase your confidence so you can share your ideas without apologizing for them
• Strategies to decrease chronic apologizing
• Shira's definition of "stuck" - and how it can help you get UNstuck
• How forgiveness plays a role in getting unstuck - both forgiving others AND forgiving yourself

Links:

• Get Shira's book Free and Clear: Get Unstuck and Live the Life Your Want
• Shira's website: https://shiramiller.com/
• Connect with Shira on LinkedIn
• Learn more about hiring Heather as a speaker
• Get signed, hardcover copies of Heather's books on her website (and links to get them on Amazon, too!)