Procrastination: Understanding, Tackling, and Coaching Through It

In this episode, Angie and John dive into the challenges of procrastination, exploring its causes, impacts, and potential solutions.

They discuss the importance of being proactive, sharing personal anecdotes, and providing insights on overcoming procrastination both in personal lives and business settings.

The episode covers how coaches can help their clients through strategic questioning, setting up accountability measures, and breaking tasks into manageable bits to build momentum.

The session also touches on themes of fear, overwhelm, and the importance of consistent action to combat procrastination.

keywords

procrastination, personal development, productivity, fear, discipline, coaching, perfectionism, goal setting, consistency, accountability, procrastination, small actions, celebrating wins, all-or-nothing mindset, redefining goal setting, impatience, taking action

takeaways

• Procrastination is often driven by fear and a desire to avoid discomfort.
• Being proactive and practising discipline can help overcome procrastination.
• Breaking tasks down into smaller, manageable steps can make them less overwhelming.
• Procrastination can manifest in different areas of life, and addressing it in one area can have a positive impact on others.
• Self-care is an important aspect of overcoming procrastination and maintaining productivity. Perfectionism and an all-or-nothing mindset can lead to procrastination.
• Redefine goal setting as a series of actions rather than pass/fail outcomes.
• Consistency and small actions are more valuable than sporadic big efforts.
• Celebrate wins along the way to stay motivated.
• Accountability is important in coaching, but it should be positive and supportive rather than punitive.
• Taking any action is better than feeling stuck and not moving forward.

titles

• Procrastination in Different Areas of Life
• Understanding Procrastination: Causes and Effects Celebrating Wins to Stay Motivated
• The Role of Accountability in Coaching

Sound Bites

• "Procrastination is often driven by fear and a desire to avoid discomfort."
• "Being proactive and practising discipline can help overcome procrastination."
• "Breaking tasks down into smaller, manageable steps can make them less overwhelming."
• "If she ate one bad meal, what she considered a bad meal, unhealthy meal. Well, that meant the rest of the day she was eating unhealthy because it was very all or nothing."
• "If you don't win the gold medal at the Olympics, are you saying that the silver is worthless or that the bronze is worthless or that the other runners aren't still very talented and able athletes?"
• "Consistency has so much more value than a huge, you know, a huge, what would you call it?"

00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup

00:39 Procrastination: The Topic Revealed

03:02 Personal Experiences with Procrastination

06:17 Procrastination in Business and Coaching

09:59 The Psychology Behind Procrastination

17:06 Overcoming Procrastination: Strategies and Stories

24:50 Redefining Success and Goal Setting

26:26 The Power of Small Wins and Dopamine

28:29 Overcoming Procrastination and Impatience

30:06 The Importance of Planning and Delegation

38:50 Accountability in Coaching

45:06 Taking Action to Overcome Stagnation

47:28 Engage with Us and Stay Connected

Optimizing Your Coaching Day: Time Management and Productivity Tips

In this episode of The Coaching Clinic, John Ball and Angela Besignano share insights into structuring a successful day as a self-employed coach.

They discuss the importance of setting office hours, employing productivity tools, and having a planner. The hosts emphasize the need to balance work and self-care routines, avoid distractions like social media, and evaluate daily activities to maintain productivity.

They also touch on the significance of gratitude practices and creating boundaries to optimize work performance.

Listeners are encouraged to be intentional about their schedules and continuously reflect on their practices for improvement.

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keywords

coaching, self-employed coach, typical day, structure, planning, boundaries, prioritization, morning routine, gratitude, gratitude, time management, productivity, intentionality, strategic planning, meditation, energy shift, social media, tracking time, evaluation

takeaways

• Plan your day and set specific office hours to ensure productivity and avoid task switching.
• Use a productivity planner or tool that works best for you to stay organized and focused.
• Set boundaries with social media and email to avoid distractions and maintain work-life balance.
• Start your day with self-care activities and a gratitude practice to set a positive tone.
• Reflect on your week and make adjustments to improve productivity and well-being. Practicing gratitude can increase enthusiasm and motivation in life.
• Being intentional and strategic in daily activities is crucial for success.
• Implementing practices like release meditation can help shift energy and maintain focus.
• Being a creator on social media rather than a passive user is more beneficial.
• Tracking time and evaluating activities can improve productivity and identify areas for improvement.

titles

• Reflection and Continuous Improvement
• Morning Routines and the Power of Gratitude Being a Creator on Social Media
• Intentionality and Strategic Planning for Success

Sound Bites

• "Busy work vs. income-producing activities"
• "Segment your time for different business activities"
• "I found myself getting excited about things, being more enthusiastic in my interactions with people, because I was appreciating my life more."
• "If you're constantly taking out and extracting... eventually, guess what? You're gonna get the big fat, sorry, there's nothing left."
• "Nothing in my calendar happens at a certain time by accident. Not one thing."

00:00 Introduction and Opening Banter

00:27 Welcome to the Coaching Clinic

00:53 Structuring Your Day as a Coach

02:30 The Importance of Office Hours

03:25 Planning and Productivity Tools

04:56 Avoiding Non-Income Producing Activities

08:04 Setting Goals and Effective Planning

10:20 Balancing Work and Personal Life

18:10 Morning Routines and Self-Care

21:57 The Power of Gratitude

25:22 The Importance of Flex Time

29:09 The Release Meditation Technique

30:39 Structuring Your Work Day

32:59 Deep Work and Social Media Distractions

36:12 Mindset and Prioritization

42:03 Tracking Your Time and Finances

44:06 Favorite Planning Tools

45:13 Exciting Announcement and Conclusion

Confronting and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

In this episode of the Coaching Clinic, John and Angie dive deep into the topic of imposter syndrome through a candid conversation and personal anecdotes.

They start with a thought-provoking game of 'Who Am I?', revealing statements related to imposter syndrome.

Throughout the discussion, they explore the sneaky and pervasive nature of imposter syndrome, its psychological effects, and share techniques to deal with it.

They emphasize the importance of taking action and maintaining a healthy detachment to overcome self-doubt.

The episode also touches on how emotional intelligence, empathy, and creating an alter ego can help coaches and clients alike to navigate through imposter syndrome effectively.

keywords

imposter syndrome, feeling inadequate, fraudulent, competence, faking it, embodying, alter ego, imposter syndrome, coaching, growth, success, self-doubt, fear, perfectionism, procrastination, certifications, qualifications, experience, results, detachment, action, manage

takeaways

• Imposter syndrome is a common experience, even for successful individuals
• Distinguishing between faking it and embodying our desired self is important
• Creating an alter ego can help us step into the version of ourselves we want to be Imposter syndrome is common among coaches and can hinder their growth and success.
• Perfectionism and procrastination are related to imposter syndrome and can be used as excuses to delay taking action.
• Certifications and qualifications are not always necessary to be a successful coach; experience and results are more important.
• Coaches should detach themselves from their clients' emotions and maintain a focus on moving forward and taking action.
• Imposter syndrome can be managed by questioning doubts and fears, challenging oneself, and recognizing it as a sign of wanting to do well.

titles

• Stepping into Your Alter Ego
• Understanding Imposter Syndrome Maintaining Detachment: Coaching Through Emotions
• Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: A Challenge for Coaches

Sound Bites

• "I am the voice of imposter syndrome."
• "Never had it, never experienced that, never felt like an impostor in my life."
• "Imposter syndrome is always going to come up for anybody who is putting themselves out there."
• "We can step outside of our limitations."
• "Excitement and momentum can come to a screeching halt when it's time to actually be a coach."
• "Perfectionism is a form of procrastination."

00:00 Introduction to the Game

00:48 Revealing the Imposter Syndrome

01:42 Understanding Imposter Syndrome

05:01 Personal Experiences with Imposter Syndrome

07:01 Overcoming Self-Doubt

17:35 The Fine Line Between Faking and Embodying

24:49 Exploring the Concept of Drag in Coaching

25:37 Addressing Imposter Syndrome in Coaching

26:35 The Excitement and Challenges of Becoming a Coach

29:08 Perfectionism and Procrastination in Coaching

33:16 The Importance of Taking Action

36:45 Balancing Empathy and Detachment in Coaching

48:00 Final Thoughts on Imposter Syndrome