24 | Back At Start

WITH ANDREA CRISP

'Don't be afraid to start over. It's a chance to build something better.' Andrea Crisp

Have you ever sat by and watched someone else celebrate a success but secretly wished that it was you instead of them? I think we all have. In this week's minisode, I'll walk you step by step through the process of standing by your friend when they succeed and all you want to do is lick your wounds. Comparison is the breeding ground for mediocrity and as long as you are stuck in the comparison trap, you will not be able to move forward with your own life. 

Are you ready to get crystal clear on your unique vision and purpose so that you can take your dream to the next level? In this three hour coaching intensive, we will identify what has been holding you back, so that you can break free from your limiting beliefs. This three-hour coaching intensive is designed to help you create a strategy that you can implement immediately. By the end of our time together you will be empowered to take massive action.

22 | Word Of The Day With Andrea Crisp

WITH ANDREA CRISP

In This Episode:

'The word you choose for the year will set your course for what is to come.' 

If you could choose one word to encapsulate what you desire for this coming year what would it be? Love, hope, creativity, momentum, financial freedom? In this minisode, I share with you why I decided to choose a word for the year and how that word continues to impact my decision making throughout the course of a year. 

Choosing one word to be your overarching theme will likely emerge from what you are hoping to see in every area of your life. You may want to approach finding your word by what your heart is telling you, or perhaps you want to be more practical and use it to set goals. If you choose the latter then ask yourself the following question. What do you want to see happen in your career, relationships, finances, physical health, emotional and spiritual health and recreation?

Are you ready to get crystal clear on your unique vision and purpose so that you can take your dream to the next level? In this three hour coaching intensive, we will identify what has been holding you back, so that you can break free from your limiting beliefs. This three-hour coaching intensive is designed to help you create a strategy that you can implement immediately. By the end of our time together you will be empowered to take massive action.

20 | Creating Momentum

WITH ANDREA CRISP

About This Podcast:

Unless you are in action, then you will never achieve the goals you set for yourself. Step one to goal setting is looking at what has worked, and what has not worked in the past. Step two is to vision for what you want the future to look like. Step three is all about setting yourself up for success by creating massive momentum moving into the new year. 

If you have not already had a chance to listen to the previous episodes, then pause this one and listen to those first (EP 018 & 019)

How To Create Momentum:

1. Surround yourself with people who are further on the journey.

2. Set your expectation of growth.

3. Believe that anything is possible.

Are you ready to get crystal clear on your unique vision and purpose so that you can take your dream to the next level? In this three hour coaching intensive, we will identify what has been holding you back, so that you can break free from your limiting beliefs. This three-hour coaching intensive is designed to help you create a strategy that you can implement immediately. By the end of our time together you will be empowered to take massive action.

19 | Vision For Your Future

WITH ANDREA CRISP

About This Podcast:

The biggest reason that we are unable to accomplish our goals is lack of vision. Since what we focus on grows, it's imperative that we have a clear sense of where we are going. 

Don’t focus on what is, focus on what can be. Naveen Jain

This is the second episode in a three-part series on goal setting for 2018. Maybe you have felt really confused about how to set goals (and achieve them). I'm going to take the confusion out of the goal-setting process by giving you a three-step plan to help you be intentional about your goals for the new year. 

Step One: Make Your Priorities Matter

One way to do this is to ask yourself the following questions:

1. Who do you hope to inspire this year?

2. How can you live your life intentionally?

3. What kind of impact do you desire to have on your family & community this year?

Step Two: Determine What You Value

Determine what you value. If you already know this then you are a step ahead of the game. Start with your top five values and then you may want to narrow it down to your top three.  

What you value, you will prioritize. Setting goals that align themselves with your personal values, will be key to being intentional, impactful and inspirational with your goals this coming year. Not only will your values determine the standard to which you live, but also what you expect from others. Here is where the rubber meets the road (so to speak). Which items on the above list are currently holding you back from what you really need to accomplish?

Step Three: Set Intentional Goals

This is the step where you can be intentional about crafting exactly what you want out of the next 12 months. Write down where you would like to see growth in the area’s I just mentioned. Once you have a sense of what you want, you are likely to see a theme emerge. This will be a big indicator of what you may want to prioritize when moving forward. 

• Career

• Financial

• Relationships

• Emotional & Spiritual Health

• Physical Health

• Living Arrangements

• Recreation

Write down where you would like to see growth in the area’s I just mentioned. Once you have a sense of what you want, you are likely to see a theme emerge. This will be a big indicator of what you may want to prioritize when moving forward. 

If you are ready to take your goals to the next level, but are not sure where to start -- let's schedule a 30 min FREE strategy session so that you can have the clarity you need to move forward in 2018.

18 | Taking A Look Back

WITH ANDREA CRISP

About This Podcast:

Often the one thing we overlook when we are dreaming and planning for the future is being aware of how the past has played a significant role in where we are today. There is a significant benefit of looking back on what has worked and what has not in order to set the tone for what is ahead. And as the year comes to a close in less than 2 months, it is the perfect season to set aside time to be intentional about what you want out of 2018.

This episode is the first of a three-part series on goal setting for 2018. We start right at the beginning -- looking back at the year that has just passed. I speak candidly about what worked for me and what did not and the process I use to set goals moving forward.

To get started on the process, carve out some time for yourself to reflect on the past year and ask yourself the following questions:

1) What have your experiences this year taught you about yourself?

2)What did you experience this year that you would rather not repeat?

3) What were the top 3 greatest things to happen to you?

If you are ready to take your goals to the next level, but are not sure where to start -- let's schedule a 30 min FREE strategy session so that you can have the clarity you need to move forward in 2018.

15 | Are You Living Bravely

WITH ANDREA CRISP

About This Podcast:

In this BONUS episode of The Couragecast, I decided that it was time that I took a brave step and pressed record with no notes and no preparation to chat about the Live Brave Challenge. 

The reason most women don't pursue their 'big idea' is because they are afraid to face the uncertainty of risk. It's time to stop undervaluing what you have to offer the world. I'll help you become the woman you are meant to be! For 5 days beginning Monday, October 30, 2017, you will be challenged to step out of your comfort zone and into the life you were meant to live. During the challenge, you will receive daily emails direct to your inbox so that will give you the tools you need to put into practice the art of living bravely. You'll also have access to an amazing group of women in a private Facebook group who will be joining me live each day to share their journey of overcoming fear.  The best part of this challenge will be the community that is forged and the encouragement that you will leave with at the end of the five days.

Are you ready to take the next brave step in your life? Book your FREE 30 minute Strategy Session.

13 | The Myth Of Work-Life Balance With Andrea Crisp

WITH ANDREA CRISP

About This Podcast:

In an ideal world, what would your life look like? In this episode of The Couragecast, I’ll be answering a great question that was sent to me from Karin in Montreal. She asked, ‘why is the word balance so important, can I actually live a balanced life?’. I’ll debunk the myth that all we need is work-life balance to be happy. It’s time to redefine what success really looks like. 

My version of success will be different than yours — and that’s ok. You may value more relational time than I do. I may value financial stability more than you do. Whatever the case, success is what you prioritize and value in your life.  

As I was preparing for this podcast I came across an incredible article in the Harvard Business Review. This article was written about the four characteristics that are most commonly found in people who achieve success. I will link the article for you in the show notes. 

The first characteristic of someone who has achieved success is that they have understood what happiness looks like in their life. They know how to get out there and enjoy life and to take time to do things that bring them joy. When you think about your life, can you pinpoint the area’s in your life that truly bring you happiness? Or are you so focused on success that you have forgotten to enjoy your life?

The second characteristic is achievement. Those who have become successful have followthrough on the goals that they set for themselves. They have been able to achieve different milestones in their career, financial life, and have stayed the course even when things got tough. Have you been able to see your achievements as success? Are you moving towards your goals, or trying to do too many things at once in hopes that you will find balance. 

The third characteristic is that successful people have significant relationships with the people closest to them. They have not distanced themselves from those they love, they have found ways to spend more meaningful time with their friends and family. Who are the significant relationships in your life? Are you investing in those people?

And the fourth is legacy. Successful people are leaving the world a better place than they found it. They have discovered their specific purpose and are intentional about living it. Are you making a mark on the world, or are you just going through the motions. 

11 | Distinguishing Between Healthy Fear And Unhealthy Fear

WITH ANDREA CRISP

About This Podcast:

Have you ever been on the precipice of something really great, and yet scared out of your mind that you are making the biggest mistake of your life, or that you just don’t have what it takes to follow through with what has been put in front of you? Well, if you said yes. Then you’re in good company. That is me basically ALL THE TIME!!! 

Today on the podcast, I am going to be answering a great question that was sent to me. Natalie from Toronto asked, 'When you're starting a new project, how do you distinguish between healthy fear (nervous, excited) and unhealthy fear?’

Do you find yourself uncertain of how to move your life forward. Are you ready to reignite your confidence and change your perspective on what you are fully capable of? Let’s have a conversation to find out what is really holding you back, so that you reframe your mindset, and get the clarity you need to move forward both personally and professionally.