by soco_admin | Apr 4, 2024 | Communal Podcast
Join us as we explore the transformative power of flow state, where productivity meets passion and challenges align with skills. We discuss myths of multitasking, deep work environments, and rituals for productivity. Delving into mindfulness and the acceptance of failure, we uncover the keys to achieving and sustaining flow, emphasizing the balance between skill and challenge. Tune in to discover how to cultivate flow in your life, whether tackling projects or pursuing hobbies, and reshape your approach to work and creativity.
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Chapter Summaries:
(0:00:00) – Exploring the Power of Flow State
(0:08:02) – Characteristics of Flow State
(0:20:00) – Finding and Sustaining Flow State
(0:30:24) – Achieving Flow State in Work
(0:42:35) – Achieving Flow State in Work
(0:52:52) – Achieving Flow State Through Mindfulness
by soco_admin | Mar 5, 2024 | Communal Podcast
Renovating an old property can be as soul-sapping as it is sweat-inducing, something Greg has come to know all too well. It’s during these times of sacrifice and relentless effort that the true value of hard work emerges—a topic we’re unpacking with raw honesty in our latest episode. We cover the spectrum of dedication and the sometimes punishing path to personal and professional growth. Alongside, we raise a glass to the tenacity required to chase dreams, reminding listeners that while the journey is arduous, the rewards are in the richness of the experience.
Our conversation takes a turn through the intricate dance of earning and living—pondering if less money could mean more life. As Gene and Greg reveal our divergent strategies towards achieving our aspirations, we dissect the harmony between analytical planning and cosmic trust, and the universal quest for a life brimming with purpose beyond the monotonous grind. We debate, we reflect, and we invite you to reconsider the milestones that matter, all the while navigating the tricky terrain of maintaining momentum without succumbing to burnout.
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Chapter Summaries:
(0:00:10) – Ode to Hard Work and Sacrifice
(0:12:46) – The Importance of Hard Work
(0:22:23) – Hard Work and Life Balance
(0:28:46) – Challenges and Perspectives on Success
(0:36:54) – Work-Life Balance, Burnout, and Dreams
(0:43:55) – Preparing for Hard Work Success
by soco_admin | Oct 30, 2023 | Communal Podcast
Buckle up as we expose a fundamental truth: failure is not the end, but a critical step of personal and professional evolution. Let’s shed some light on how our most poignant learnings are often born from the ashes of failure. Our objective in this episode is to tilt your perspective on failure, urging you to treat it as an opportunity for learning and growth, rather than as a roadblock.
We discuss the necessity of stepping beyond our comfort zones and welcoming discomfort. We highlight real-world instances where flourishing companies and individuals have employed these principles to achieve their objectives. Inviting you to join us in this quest, we urge you to confront new challenges and perceive failure not as a full stop, but a stepping stone to knowledge and growth. Listen in on this raw and real conversation, and together, let’s redefine failure.
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Chapter Summaries:
(0:00:00) – Embracing Failure and Learning From Mistakes
Failure is a tool for growth, and its effects vary in different environments, allowing us to learn and develop skills.
(0:12:26) – Exploring Fear and Resilience
We explore comfort, failure, fear of failure, and supportive environments to develop resilience.
(0:16:48) – Building Tolerance and Resilience
Yvonne Schwinnard’s example, David Goggins’ philosophy, and taking risks to grow are discussed to increase capacity for success through discomfort.
(0:29:38) – Embrace Failure, Step Outside Comfort Zones
Risk-taking, discomfort, and pushing boundaries are essential for success, discussed through cultural business practices, parenting, and Instagram’s example.
(0:38:31) – Embracing Failure for Growth Mindset
We discuss risks, growth mindset, and failure as opportunities to learn and grow.
by soco_admin | Oct 9, 2023 | Communal Podcast
Ready to redefine productivity? We’re spoiling you with work-life balance strategies, and a closer look at different work styles. Making project plans, prioritizing tasks, and understanding whether you’re a freestyler or a structured worker is on the agenda. Our aim? A guarantee to help you reach the end of each week feeling accomplished, productive and fulfilled.
We’re delving into task differentiation, focusing on the ones that pack a punch and transform your productivity. Skip the mundane and embrace high-value tasks. Together, we’re challenging the status quo of to-do lists, questioning if they help or hinder us. We’ll also be touching on energy management, because preserving that precious resource is just as important as your time.
This episode culminates with a deep dive into your work context – how you arrange your week, how you rank your tasks, and the idea of tackling the toughest jobs first to gain momentum. Discover the magic of time-blocking and the unexpected benefits of a ‘not to do’ list. We’re reinforcing the importance of safeguarding your creative blocks, and nurturing your planning routine. Join us for an invigorating discussion that promises to reshape your weekly work rhythm and empower you to take control of your productivity.
We got here by following an article from David Baker author and podcaster at his own show 2Bobs: https://punctuation.com/there-are-three-kinds-of-days-in-your-week/
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(0:00:01) – Productivity and Finding a Balance
We discuss project plans, work-life balance, structure, and productivity to maximize contribution.
(0:12:57) – Prioritizing High Value Tasks
We prioritize high-value activities, ditch to-do lists, and manage energy for maximum impact.
(0:21:24) – Working With Deadlines and Goals
Focusing on priorities, forming accountability partnerships, making a “not to do list”, and using deadlines effectively are discussed.
(0:26:47) – Prioritizing Tasks, Creating Context for Work
Organize work weeks, prioritize high value tasks, do hard things first, block time for productivity, create a “not to do” list, and plan days to protect creative block times.
by soco_admin | Oct 2, 2023 | Communal Podcast
Listen in as we talk with the versatile and creative freelancer, Eva Foussat, who shares her fascinating journey from being a poetry-writing teenager to becoming a sought-after freelance designer. She tells us all about how she started her freelance career after a successful run as an in-house designer. She also gives us a peek into how she managed to stay afloat during the 2020 pandemic despite not qualifying for small business loans, a testament to her resilience and adaptability.
In the second part of our discussion, Eva, who also serves as the president of AAF of the Midlands, speaks candidly about her efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion within creative professions. She highlights her mission to incorporate a diverse range of people and subjects in their programs. She gives us an insight into the challenges and joys of balancing work and family responsibilities while running a business. Sharing from her personal experiences, she discusses the significance of setting boundaries, managing schedules, and staying disciplined. She also talks about navigating through busy seasons and the pros and cons of taking on retainer work.
ABOUT: Eva Foussat
https://www.evafoussat.com/
https://www.instagram.com/eva_lasvegas/
Eva is an award-winning creative director who has been working in the Columbia, SC area for more than 20 years. From brand launches to copy editing, healthcare to roller derby, on the web and etched (literally) in stone, she has worked on it all!
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(0:00:10) – Transitioning to Freelancing
(0:06:53) – Navigating Freelancing and Parenthood in 2020
(0:16:38) – Diversity and Inclusion in Creative Professions
(0:26:17) – Partnerships and Diversity in Advertising
(0:37:52) – Balancing Work and Family Responsibilities
(0:44:59) – Insights on Freelancing and Non-Profit Work
by soco_admin | Sep 18, 2023 | Communal Podcast
Ever felt a pull to take a leap into the unknown? Alicia certainly did. Trading her corporate career for becoming a life coach and digital nomad, Alicia’s journey is truly inspiring. She was the first employee of the outdoor gear company Arc’teryx, but after attending a transformational leadership summit, her life took a completely new direction. Alicia shares her journey from being a 9-5 employee to a life coach who now guides others to embrace change and fulfill their potential.
Alicia’s path is far from traditional, but it was her mentor’s advice to ‘never waste a crisis’ that sparked a significant change in her life. She and her partner chose to live a more meaningful life, a life beyond just financial gains. Alicia’s optimism and coaching skills played a crucial role in helping her partner switch from an unfulfilling job to a more satisfying career. Listen in as Alicia discusses her experiences, her decision to live abroad and the unique insights she has gained throughout her journey.
Alicia’s travel stories from the US, Belize, Costa Rica, and now to Panama are more about people and relationships than destinations. In our discussion, Alicia talks about her decision to move to Panama with her family, the challenges they are facing, and the life lessons they are learning. She shares how embracing a new culture and environment shaped them. As they prepare to move to Panama in two weeks, Alicia reveals her plans to build a co-working space in the Panama jungle and shares her dream of living a more meaningful life with intentional work-life integration. Her inspiring journey of transformation provides us with a fresh perspective on embracing change and finding meaning in our lives.
ABOUT: Alicia Wolfe
Integrate Well – Life and Leadership Coaching – https://www.integratewell.co/
Alicia Wolfe is the founder of Integrate Well where she helps high-achieving women live + lead with more purpose, authenticity and fulfillment. She’s a mother. A wife. A leader. An ex-corporate exec. An Expat. And a life + leadership coach. She helps millennial women release comparison, perfectionism and imposter syndrome so they can start living up to their full potential TODAY.
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(0:00:01) – Life Coaching and Pursuing Non-Traditional Paths
Alicia is a digital nomad, life coach, and building a wellness-centered cooperative workspace in Panama, inspired by her corporate experience and a leadership summit.
(0:13:23) – Embracing Change and Pursuing Possibilities
Alicia and her partner explored living abroad, finding purpose, and providing meaningful lives.
(0:26:57) – Reflections on Travel and Personal Growth
Alicia shares how to recondition minds, value imagination, and dream, while discussing her travels to the US, Belize, Costa Rica, and Panama.
(0:36:42) – Choosing Panama
Alicia and her family have embraced a new culture, adapting to the world and gaining perspective while missing out on team sports.
(0:47:48) – Moving to Panama
Alicia is building a co-working space in Panama, living a meaningful life with intentional work-life integration, and leasing a two-bedroom rental house overlooking the Pacific.
