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Despite the fat furphy we've been fed, there's no ‘one way’ or ‘right way’ to do life, and nor is there a ‘one size fits all’ approach to success and fulfillment. The Against The Grain podcast is for the jaded woman who is done feeling discontent with her lukewarm life and can sense her inner rebellion rising. The woman who knows she is meant for more. She's ready to courageously ditch the rule book and willingly take action to lead a life that is different to what's expected. A life that en ...
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19 - The Power Of Planning: Why It’s Crucial In Crafting Incredible Events
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Having the vision for an incredible retreat and deciding you’re ready to run one, is one thing. Actually planning and preparing your in-person event is another thing entirely. Before you get to step into the limelight and play host to your retreat attendees, at least 90% of your time, effort & energy will be consumed by all of the planning and orga…
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18 - Nailing Your Vision & Vibe: Your Recipe For Retreat Success
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EVERYONE wants to run a retreat, you can see that from the bazillion retreats available. But not everyone does it well. There's A LOT to consider when facilitating in-person events, and trying to plan and organise it all yourself can very quickly become overwhelming. Hot tip from a professional planner [AKA: me!]… if you intend to deliver a popping…
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17 - 5 Surprising Reflections From Navigating Big Life Changes
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Over the span of my lifetime I've journeyed through a heap of change and have been handed a tonne of teachings along the way. And while most of the big changes I've endured have been intentional, absolutely my choice, some of them haven't ended as I would've wished. Yet all of them, positive or not, have been memorable! Every change we encounter im…
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16 - The Point Of Purpose And Why It's Vital To ‘Living The Dream’
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“Off To Live My Dreams” It sounds like a slogan splashed across the mug you gift to your colleague on their last day working together right? Even though you wish the very best for them, you know they're probably not going to end up living their dream in their new company and role. I mean does that reality even exist? Well it did for me! In my 30’s …
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15 - Choosing Change: Why I’m Sold On Retreats
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Do you ever wonder what people mean when they say retreats hit different? How? Aren’t they just an indulgent holiday that’s been organised for people with deep pockets desperate to get away from it all? Not entirely true... sure the bulk of the organising and planning has been done on a retreat allowing you to lounge back and relax... But the diffe…
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14 - The Rise Of Retreats: Why They’re The Perfect Vehicle For Positive Change
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Once upon a time going on a holiday and sipping cocktails poolside was the remedy prescribed to help us escape and reset. But not anymore. It’s no longer enough. People are craving more. No longer simply seeking mojitos and massages, they are seeking CHANGE. While there are various tools and techniques to build self-awareness and take charge of you…
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13 - The 4 Things You Want To Get Right When Running A Retreat
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Ask any professional planner what it really takes to prepare, plan and put on an awesome event and they’ll tell you it’s a freakin’ lot. Whether it’s a conference or a concert, a fete or fundraiser, a rodeo or a RETREAT, there's lots of blood, sweat and tears that go into pulling off a successful event. Events in general are complex to plan and han…
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12 - How To Lead Yourself In 2024: What’s Out & What’s In
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How is it that we skip into the new year feeling pumped and with the greatest of intentions yet it doesn’t take long at all, sometimes just a few weeks, to notice we’re not keeping those promises we made to ourselves? We’re not leading our life as we had initially intended, and we’re now casually being swept along by society… again. In this episode…
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11 - The Reason Your Goals End Up Dead & Buried By February (and how to change that)
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Did you know most New Year’s Eve resolutions are on life support by January 15th… and completely dead and buried by February? Which makes me wonder, now that we’ve entered February, how ALIVE are your 2024 goals and aspirations? Are you still eagerly pushing forward with them, or have you fallen out of sync and already experiencing the wobbles? It’…
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10 - My 2024 Vision & How I'm Bringing It To Life
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There's something refreshing about a new year… don't you think? Maybe it's the sense of permission we feel to start over, to call in something great, or to make a change to something. It's like we get to wipe away the haze that's clouded our vision throughout the year, and with fresh eyes we once again can see the opportunities and possibilities in…
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09 - Dealing With Changes That Don't Go To Plan
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It can be both courageous and impressive when you bravely bite the bullet and make a big change in your life. When you finally make that bold move. And it can also be tough, really tough, to then have things go to shit and it doesn’t work out as you had hoped or expected. On this episode of Against The Grain I’m discussing the dilemma of dealing wi…
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08 - 15 Signs It’s Time To Make A Change: Part 3
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Welcome to the third and final installment of this 3 part mini series 15 Signs It's Time To Make A Change. It’s the end of the year and it’s a time when many of us are thinking about next year and contemplating the changes we’d like to see happen. But you might be feeling cautious at the moment, wondering if NOW really is the best time to take acti…
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07 - 15 Signs It’s Time To Make A Change: Part 2
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Welcome to the second episode of this 3 part mini series where I share with you 15 Signs It's Time To Make A Change. EVERYONE’S life could use a little change. But, it can be HARD to know when it’s the best time to make a change. On today’s episode of Against The Grain I reveal another 5 fairly common, but often overlooked signs that scream IT’S TI…
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06 - 15 Signs It’s Time To Make A Change: Part 1
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I’m a big believer that your ability to recognise when change is calling, and your willingness to change, plays a huge part in whether you reach your full potential and live out your best life. But, it can be HARD to know when it’s the best time to make a change. Am I right? If you're nodding along here then this 3 part mini-series, designed to hel…
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05 - 3 Beliefs Blocking You From Making Change & Moving Forward
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How it is that you can be right on the edge of making change but then you back out last minute? You never take the leap. Have you ever wondered what it is exactly that is blocking you from blasting forward? Well hold onto your hats guys because I’m about to serve this to you straight. It’s your bullshit beliefs! Yep, I'm talking about the way you s…
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04 - Why “Having It All” Is An Outdated Concept
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You're often told "having it all" looks like the luxury lifestyle - a mansion with all the modern toys, sailing in Seychelles, private parties, Louboutin loafers and Hermes handbags. But what if I told you, you've been lied to? That the shiny shit that smothers Instagram isn’t a real replica of success. In this episode of Against The Grain we’re di…
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03 - The Success Formula: 4 Elements To Build A Soul-Driven Successful Life
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What if I told you that YOU have the power to shape your own success story and to do it in a way that feels good to you? No more being caught up in the rat race and the endless pursuit of chasing and consuming. Would you want to know how? In this episode I share my personal formula for building a soul-driven successful life. I call it my 4 P’s of S…
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02 - Embracing Self-Leadership: The Key to Living Life on Your Terms
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In this episode we’re deep diving into Self-Leadership and why this skill, yes it’s a skill, is so important to us pursuing the lives we desperately yearn for. You’ll come to understand how self-leadership differs from regular leadership, because there's a misconception that they are one and the same thing. They're not! You’ll also learn why it’s t…
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01 - The Art Of Change: My Journey of Boldly Pursuing Change as a Choice
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Welcome friends to the very first episode of Against The Grain. Thank you so much for tuning in. I'm so happy to have your support here and super chuffed to be able to connect with you in this new way. This opening episode is where I share a bite-sized bit of my story and what you can expect listening to Against The Grain, the podcast. So hey there…
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Welcome to Against The Grain. A podcast centred around self-exploration, leadership, lifestyle change and soul-driven success. Your host Louise Fuster, is a self-leadership coach, retreat facilitator and skilled practitioner in the art of change. And her mission is to help you expand your capacity to adapt to change, and guide you towards leading y…
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