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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Chapter Summaries:
(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.
by soco_admin | Sep 5, 2023 | Communal Podcast
Have you ever wondered how to gracefully juggle leadership roles without losing your authentic self? Curious about how to keep that spark alive in your personal life without dropping the ball at work? Grab a chair, sit back, and join us as we navigate the thrilling yet challenging terrain of balancing leadership and personal life. We approach this intricate subject with insights on different types of leadership, highlighting the importance of leading with less ego, while also emphasizing the significance of resilience and working through problems.
As the conversation unfolds, we tackle the art of maintaining authenticity and transparency as a leader, striking a balance between being open and strategic. We dive into the essence of self-care amidst our busy schedules, underlining the importance of carving out time for oneself. We share our intriguing concept of ‘no zero days’, stressing how the simple act of completing one task daily can supercharge your productivity.
1) How do you stay motivated as a leader, especially when things get tough?
2) Can you discuss the importance of being open and genuine as a leader?
3) How do you manage your personal life alongside your work responsibilities?
4) How does self-care impact your ability to lead effectively in both personal and professional aspects?
5) Any practical tips for fitting self-care into a busy schedule?
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Chapter Summaries:
(0:00:01) – Balancing Leadership and Personal Life
Leadership, motivation, understanding problems, staying motivated, different types of leadership, and leading with less ego discussed.
(0:07:34) – Hope, Resilience, and Embracing Challenges
We discuss building resilience, having a vision, and the power of hope to make life easier.
(0:17:43) – Navigating Authentic Leadership and Transparency
Authenticity, relationships, and understanding are key to balancing openness and strategy as a leader.
(0:30:27) – Managing Work and Personal Life
Managing work and personal life, ‘no zero days’, discerning vital few tasks, and being open and genuine as a leader.
(0:39:40) – Self-Care for Busy Schedules
We emphasize carving out time for self-care, Benjamin Franklin’s morning routine, balancing work and personal time, and investing in quality time with loved ones.
(0:46:06) – Time for Self-Care and Work-Life Balance
Balancing work and personal life, prioritizing self-care, creating a life of wellness, managing calendars, and freeing up time.
by soco_admin | Dec 28, 2022 | Communal Podcast
Greg & Gene discuss tools and tactics for looking back at your year and setting goals for the next one. How it can be a helpful and rewarding process.
Here are some steps you can follow to make the most of this exercise:
- Reflect on your year: Take some time to think about the events, experiences, and accomplishments of the past year. What went well? What didn’t go as planned? What did you learn from these experiences?
- Identify your values and priorities: Consider what is most important to you in life. This could be things like family, career, personal growth, or health. Understanding your values and priorities will help you set goals that align with what matters most to you.
- Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals: To make your goals as effective as possible, try to make them specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. For example, instead of setting a goal to “exercise more,” you could set a goal to “exercise for 30 minutes, three times per week.”
- Make a plan: Once you have identified your goals, think about what steps you need to take to achieve them. Break your goals down into smaller, more manageable tasks and create a plan of action.
- Track your progress: As you work towards your goals, make sure to track your progress. This can help you stay motivated and see how far you’ve come.
- Be flexible: While it’s important to have a plan, it’s also important to be flexible and adapt to changes that may come up. If you encounter challenges or setbacks, don’t be afraid to adjust your goals or your plan as needed.
Overall, the process of looking back at your year and setting goals for the next one can be a valuable opportunity to reflect on your past experiences and chart a path forward. By setting SMART goals and making a plan to achieve them, you can work towards a future that aligns with your values and priorities.
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Forums was designed by SOCO, a thriving platform and community focused on supporting indie workers, creators and entrepreneurs JUST LIKE YOU. We’ve spent nearly a decade working with hundreds of entrepreneurs to help them build a life and not just a living. It’s our passion, our “zone of genius” and what gets us out of bed in the morning.
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