Category Archives: Professional Development

True Life as a Remote Freelancer with Valerie Stimac (E38)

Is it the ‘gig economy?’ Or the ‘freelance revolution?’ This week, I sat down with remote freelance marketing consultant Valerie Stimac to talk about ‘the future of work’ and people’s misconceptions about it. She shares tips and advice on designing your own dream job, and preparing for the work it takes to get there.

3 Ways What Color is Your Parachute is Still Relevant (E37)

In today’s world, the job market is changing rapidly. This week I review the most recent update to What Color is Your Parachute? by Richard Nelson Bolles, published earlier this year, to show you how this seminal text is still one of the most helpful resources out there.

Make Room for What Matters: Before and After Home Office Makeover (E34)

In this week’s episode, we’re continuing our August theme of organizing and decluttering your life by looking at the research and methods you can use to take control of the untidy parts of your home (and life) starting NOW. Everything from the KonMari method to becoming the CEO of Y.O.U. – this episode has it all!

The Anti-Procrastination Pyramid You Need To Help Get Stuff Done (E31)

I know I’m not the only one out there who struggles from procrastination, right? In this week’s episode of The Art of Personal Growth Podcast, come with me on a journey to explore the psychology of procrastination – and how we can think about it and change our procrastinating ways.

Semi-Annual Podcast Review: Part II (E27)

I’m excited to share the second half of my semi-annual review, following in the footsteps of my post last week where I reviewed the Self-Help Crash Test Dummy Experiments I’ve done in the past six months. This week, I looked back over all of the interviews I’ve conducted as part of The Art of Personal Growth Podcast, and share my biggest takeaway from each one.

5 Powerful, Inspiring Lessons from Mary Catherine Starr (E25)

In episode 25 of The Art of Personal Growth Podcast, I have a candid conversation with Mary Catherine Starr, an inspiring blogger, yogi, consultant, and creative woman. We talk about all kinds of subjects – from leaving her corporate job to knowing when she was ready to have kids – and how through it all, she’s learned several lessons that can help you too lead a creative, inspired, and purposeful life. Ready to dive in?

Are You Brave Enough to Follow Your Passions? Answer These 5 Questions (E22)

We all dream of following our passions, but as I mentioned in episode 20, very few of us end up going out there to live the life we dream of. This week’s episode is about being brave enough to follow your passions, whether that’s in your current professional role, or one you have yet to make a reality.

3 Simple Steps to Achieving Your Goals (with advice from Shonda Rhimes and Warren Buffet) (E20)

In this week’s episode of The Art of Personal Growth Podcast, I discuss goals: setting, attempting, and accomplishing them! So many of us set goals and fail to meet them, I was curious to learn more about how to not only successfully achieve your goals, but how to set your goals so that you make that success more likely. I also test a few goal-related tips and techniques in this week’s Self-Help Crash Test Dummy Experiment. Here’s what I learned in the process.

5 Tips to Kick-Start Your Career Plan (Plus Free Toolkit) (E17)

In this week’s episode, I dive deep into improving your career and professional growth trajectory. We’ve talked a lot about personal growth so far – whether it’s losing weight, managing stress, or decluttering your space – and now I want to encourage you to spend time on your professional growth as well. You’re a multi-faceted person who balances work and life, professional and personal, and this podcast wants to help in all areas.