Best Priscilla Pfeiffer Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 102: Assumptions Exposed: Stories from the Stage and the Serpent 10:41

9M ago10:41

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Picture this: a sneak peek behind the curtains of my performances with the incredible python, Elvis. Weaving tales of unpredictability that stole the spotlight on stage. As we unravel the narratives from both the stage and the serpent's perspective, you'll uncover the profound lessons learned when assumptions are thrust into the spotlight. Although…

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Ep.101: Creative Minds Need Rest Too 6:21

3y ago6:21

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Burnout. Overwhelm. Restlessness. It happens to the best of us! It was happening to me, and what better time to talk about it than when I'm in the midst of it?! In this episode I share 3 super quick easy tips you can do in the midst of a restless mind in 60 seconds or less... because who needs more "things" to do when you're tired as hell and overw…

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Ep.100: Top 3 Greatest Hits 18:51

3y ago18:51

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CELEBRATION! It's episode 100!!! **Insert popping champagne sound effects** What does one do for the 100th episode? Heck if I know, so I decided to take a trip down memory lane, a throwback to YOUR favorites. So sit back, grab some popcorn, grab a glass of wine, or whatever it is you do when you listen to podcast, and enjoy! Thank you for being a d…

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Ep.99: The Next Level of Success w/ Vaughan Liddicoat 55:49

3y ago55:49

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Vaughan Liddicoat is a professional Ballroom dancer, studio owner, entrepreneur, speaker, coach, investor and content creator from Australia. His unique methods will help you create the best version of yourself, live out your purpose, and follow your own destiny. Vaughan is a 4-Time World Professional 10-Dance Representative for Australia & Profess…

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Ep.98: False Obstacles - The Goal Killer 10:33

3y ago10:33

10:33

As creatives our imagination runs wild with possibilities, with ideas, moving head first into the unknown … but it also runs wild with the obstacles we create that hinder us for taking some leaps into our biggest goals and dreams. In this episode: Whats a false obstacle and how to identify it, Areas you probably haven’t even thought of that you, mi…

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Ep.97: Keys For Your Next Creative Project 13:04

3y ago13:04

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I recently did a huge project I've been working on for months and thinking about much longer than that. Seeing it come to fruition felt incredible, but in the process is when we're tested. Our patience is tested, our mindset is tested, our limiting beliefs are tested, and certainly our perfectionism tendencies are tested. Being fresh in the midst o…

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Ep.96: Bridging The Creative Gap w/ TJ Walsh 41:53

3y ago41:53

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Today's guest, TJ Walsh, BFA, MA (b. 1985) is an: Artist, Psychotherapist, and Higher Education Administrator in Philadelphia. TJ received his BFA from the University of the Arts, Philadelphia. Received his MA in Counseling Psychology at Eastern University, Saint Davids, PA. Prior to his work in higher education administration and mental health, Wa…

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Ep.95: Mind, Body, & The Final Applause w/ Tammy Wise 36:02

3y ago36:02

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Tammy Wise is a former Broadway dancer turned Tao minister and is a widely respected mind-body fitness expert, owner of BodyLogos, Inc., author of The Art of Strength: Sculpt the Body ~ Train the Mind, and creator of the The Mind Body Adventure App. Tammy was voted the Best of Fitness by Time Out New York (twice!) and has blogged for and appeared i…

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Ep.94: The Paradigm of Pivots w/ Sincerely Tam 30:07

3y ago30:07

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As we evolve and grow as individuals, we can outgrow our current careers, hobbies, and desires. Some choose to stay where they're at because it's comfortable, and some choose to make the leap. Today's guest shows us the latter as she continually grew in her career to keep herself challenged and continually asking the question, "What would my future…

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Ep.93: Guarding Your Time 8:19

3+ y ago8:19

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You ever have a long list of to-do's, commitments to yourself and others that you've made, confident you can do it all in a day... then you get half of it done? It might be the result of not guarding your time! In this episode: Guarding your thoughts Guarding time with toxic people Putting attention into priorities Why it's so important to cancel t…

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Ep.92: The Power Of Momentum and How To Get It Back 13:24

3+ y ago13:24

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Ep.91: The Power Of Momentum and How To Get It Back I recall so many times that my momentum came to a screeching halt, though injuries, shows closing, and for many through the recent lockdowns. It can be difficult to get the pendulum swinging again after it’s come to a complete stop. In this episode: 4 easy steps to pick up momentum, Setting health…

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Ep.91: Using Creative Criticism To Your Advantage 12:57

3+ y ago12:57

12:57

Using Creative Criticism In Your Benefit Who gets to tell you if your work is good enough? What gives someone the right to judge if a piece of art is deemed worthy or not? Art is subjective to the viewer, and can muddle the waters for the view the creator takes on his/her creations. In this episode: How to use criticism to your advantage The part r…

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Ep.90: Indecisive? The Power of Decision Making 14:14

3+ y ago14:14

14:14

Analysis paralysis has been following me around for a long time, I never really understood how much making minor decisions affected my success in all areas of life. The power to make a decision quickly without the need for approval is an important skill to practice and if our you're like me, you weren't born with it. In this episode: How to practic…

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Ep.89: Clutter, Clarity, and Creativity 10:25

3+ y ago10:25

10:25

What kind of creative would you consider yourself to be? A cluttered one who swears that the clutter helps your creativity? Or the tidy creative who feels most productive when your environment is clean? I've definitely been both extremes! In this episode: Subtle shifts you can implement today to un-clutter How your environment effects your energy W…

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Ep.88: Identity - More Than Just a Dancer 10:21

3+ y ago10:21

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You know the feeling of the possibility and inevitability of not being able to perform some day? Or maybe for you its the possibility of getting fired or losing someone. What would you do? In this episode: Preparing for the inevitable shifts without it destroying you, Using your current successes as stepping stones, The courage needed to explore ne…

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Ep.87: Tenacious Past, Resilient Future 11:22

3+ y ago11:22

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As artists sometimes we lose sight of our resilience. We wake up to work when no one is watching, we dance through the pain, our capacity to show up when it hurts, to willingly attend opportunities that we’ll be rejected day in and day out, we keep going in spite of failure. In this episode: Taking the superpower of our inner bred grit, How to pack…

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Ep.86: Resistance... What's Stopping You? 15:02

3+ y ago15:02

15:02

Resistance likes to rub elbows with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, fear, and it's cousin, procrastination. Resistance rears its ugly head just when the project at hand is about to hit the finish line. Heck, I had this entire episode outlined and right before I was about to record, resistance wanted me to take a nap. Lol yea, I get it. In this ep…

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Ep.85: Distorted Body Image & Rose Colored Glasses 18:26

3+ y ago18:26

18:26

Production shows can demand strict standards for how a dancers body looks. This can also cause problems later on when dancers are no longer in the productions show, causing the standards to spill into other aspects of our lives... even when it comes to setting goals. Never feeling "enough." Regardless if you're a dancer/performer or not, you likely…

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Ep.84: How To Tame Your Fear 10:01

3+ y ago10:01

10:01

I brought my husband, James Pfeiffer, on to share some principles he's found to be helpful on the topic of fear. He shares some relatable stories and tips he does in his day-to-day to prevent the grip of fear from ruling his decisions and life. In this episode: What perfectionism has to do with fear, Practical steps when faced with fear, Some hard …

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Ep.83: Imagination vs. Logic... Where Creativity Goes To Die 20:08

3+ y ago20:08

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The beginning stages of creation and imagination are fragile. Brand new ideas haven't had a chance to take root which is why it's so important to know where logic plays a role in that delicate time. In this episode: Why too much logic or risk mitigation too early in the creative process will kill your creativity, When to insert logic and when commo…

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Ep.82: Pursuing Your Next Idea... Just GO - w/ Chris Ruggiero 37:15

3+ y ago37:15

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Keeping that open mind of learning and growth through each current path can accidentally open up intrigue into new possibilities, setting you on a new path or purpose. Today's episode is a creative discussion with Chris Ruggiero! Chris is a content creator with a diverse background onstage, on camera, and behind the scenes. His "One Man Variety Sho…

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Ep.81: A Single Dance Step In The Stage Of Life 9:04

3+ y ago9:04

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I would have never thought what a single dance step done correctly or incorrectly for that matter would teach me. As I reflect on aspects of life that pull from what we do on stage vs the patterns we create off the stage, I recognize the subtle shifts that need to occur. The subtle shifts that need rehearsal over and over just like our dance steps.…

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Ep.80: Shining Your Light In Muddied Waters 11:05

3+ y ago11:05

11:05

During my travels to Jamaica last week, and taking a social media break, I was given the chance to step back, absorb, and observe. I discovered some enlightening parallels to our every day activities that I couldn't wait to share with you. In this episode: Why toxic people can prevent your shining light, and how to stop them in their tracks, How ou…

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Ep.79: Your Phone Is Making You Less Creative 13:30

3+ y ago13:30

13:30

Is it possible that these constant sound machine distraction devices are actually making us less creative? Sure, we can get a lot done on our smart phones, but are they making us less smart in the process? In this episode: How to do a phone detox and why it's important, Tips for that red notification number above your email (the one that drives you…

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Ep.78: Mindfulness For Creativity 14:13

3+ y ago14:13

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Does mindfulness meditation help or hinder our creativity? It might surprise you to learn that the various types of mindfulness exercises can actually make a difference depending on the stage of your creative process. In this episode: Which meditations to do when it’s time to explore ideas, Which one to do when it’s time to quiet the hectic, How to…

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Ep.77: Your Impact On This World 11:20

3+ y ago11:20

11:20

Do you ever feel like you're not making an impact like you could/should be? Like you have more to give inside you that stirs you to make a difference and you feel like you've missed the mark? Let me tell you my friend, I have too, and I bet that you are making an impact more than you could possibly realize. In this episode: Turning what you can't d…

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Ep.76: What Is Your Creative Spark 8:28

3+ y ago8:28

8:28

What constitutes as a creative spark? It's something we feel and know deep down, and it can be difficult to describe but where words can't explain, our art speaks volumes. In this episode: Why Spark Your Inner Podcast was born, What that inner spark is, How my pain became my purpose, Discovering new passions beyond the stage. “To every man there co…

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Ep.75: The 5 Stages of Creation 13:15

3+ y ago13:15

13:15

Ideas are a gift, and we love when a solid one lands in our heads, but it can feel like torture when the ideas keep coming and the ideas aren't being created. The biggest burden to a creative mind is an over abundance of ideas without a means or ability to create them. It causes a hamster wheel effect of a perpetual circulation of imagination that …

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Ep.74: Self Care & Burnout 7:10

3+ y ago7:10

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I used to kind of chuckle at the term self care thinking it was a given, until a mirror was held up and revealed a type of self care I was neglecting. In this episode: How seemingly minuscule tasks can represent a limiting belief, What part creativity plays in self care, How our problem solving tendencies can become a problem. The burnout effect an…

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Ep.73: Artists Don't Belong In Boxes 9:52

3+ y ago9:52

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We don’t belong in boxes, LET ME OUT!! Our varying personas on and off the stage can be confusing to most people (even to us sometimes.) Society wants to put everyone into a box or label, It can give us that feeling like we don't belong in any give group or "box" which can be both confusingly maddening and comforting at the same time. Oddly enough,…

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Ep.72: Doomsday Habits & Self Talk 12:07

3+ y ago12:07

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Have you ever encountered things you don’t want to do and talk yourself out of? Or you feel an utter sense of doom and gloom? Or maybe you’re avoiding a phone call because you just know what the outcome will be? These 3 scenarios are interconnected in our minds and this episode tackles how to identify this doomsday habit and what to do about it. Wh…

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Ep.71: Awakening That New Passion Within 8:27

3+ y ago8:27

8:27

Is there a magic button somewhere that can help discover what I'm meant to do? No. Sorry to break it to you. But I have discovered some ways to help explore, experiment and cultivate new possibilities to find the hidden spark within. In this episode: Exploring child like curiosity, Becoming a master at even things that seem odd or silly, How to bec…

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Ep.70: Perfectionism In All The Wrong Places 8:19

3+ y ago8:19

8:19

What's that BIG goal for you? The pie in the sky dream that keeps getting pushed further and further away? Or maybe the goal is in close proximity but its still not done? For you maybe its a new choreography piece, an artistic painting masterpiece, or maybe its a book you want to write. You know its IN YOU to create but something keeps getting in t…

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Ep.69: Don't Wish Away 2021 8:28

3+ y ago8:28

8:28

How many times in 2020 did you say, "when is this year going to be over?!" I know... me too. It’s been a wild ride. As you are likely just starting your goals or resolutions, you have the choice to choose to make your day or allow your day to make you. In this episode I talk about ways to navigate and adjust the sails as storms may come smack dab i…

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Ep.68: Growing Up In The Circus w/ Nicoll Dominguez 28:55

4y ago28:55

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Buckle your seats and grab some popcorn, we’re about to enter the “Big Top!” Nicoll Dominguez, aka Nicky D, is a 5th generation circus performer, 23 years old, born in Venezuela, does a variety of aerial acts and grounds acts, has worked in big shows in Las Vegas like Criss Angel the Supernaturalist, V Theater at Planet Hollywood, Purple Rain at Tr…

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Ep.67: Twas The Night Before Christmas Poem 3:48

4y ago3:48

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It's technically the night before, the night before Christmas but it's jolly and happy and we can all use that! What better time to read this beautiful classic, "Twas the night before Christmas." It was originally written by Dr. Clement C. Moore in 1781 in Chelsea Square, New York. Dr. Moore wrote it to give to his Children for Christmas. The rest …

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Ep.66: BAH-HUMBUG - Don't Be A Scrooge 8:18

4y ago8:18

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As mush as we hate to admit it we've all got a little Ebenezer Scrooge in us. We all have tendencies that don't look so pretty when when you look back on them. Join me in spreading more Cheer and Joy this holiday season, regardless of all that craziness going on out there, we can choose to not be a Scrooge. “It is a fair, even-handed, noble adjustm…

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Ep.65: A Ballerina Follows Her Heart w/ Natacha Bachour 21:44

4y ago21:44

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Natacha began her professional dance career at the age of 17, as a Corps de Ballet member with Ballet Arizona. It was there that she had the opportunity to dance ballets such as Serenade, Copelia, Pequita, Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, sleeping Beauty, Divertimento No. 15, and many more. Her television credits include The 82nd Annual Academy Awards …

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Ep.64: How To Not Lose Your Mind At The Holiday Party 11:00

4y ago11:00

11:00

Ahhh the most wonderful time of the year, hot cocoa, Santa, and awkward family moments. Here's some uplifting nuggets that will hopefully help to navigate the upcoming family or work holiday gatherings. In this episode: How to keep your sanity and your feelings in check when you're just trying to help. How to use the irritations as indicators of st…

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Ep.63: Operation Gratitude 8:57

4y ago8:57

8:57

Can I just say, I'm so grateful for you?!! As we approach a Thanksgiving that will look very different for so many of us, I want to take this moment to thank you, from the bottom of my heart, I'm so grateful for every single one of my listeners. You're awesome!! My hope is that wherever you are, whoever you're with or not able to be with, I want yo…

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Ep.62: Dancing Through Obstacles & Injuries 6:25

4y ago6:25

6:25

An athletes worst nightmare... an injury. I just never thought it would happen to me, at least so soon. I share a quick glimpse into some pivotal moments facing dread, bitterness, and impactful lessons. I recognize the many pivots so many are faced with right now so I'm working on something exciting to help others so they don't have to go through w…

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Ep.61: Huge Goals & Dreams That Feel Out Of Reach 9:24

4y ago9:24

9:24

It might be a goal you're working on, it might be a new creative hobby you've taken on, it might even be cleaning out your garage... regardless of the task(s) at hand, it might feel so big that it seems near impossible or out of reach. This episode goes step by step into: The process of beginning this goal/dream/or task The process of improvement w…

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Ep.60: Entering the Twilight Zone Dimension of Mind 12:10

4y ago12:10

12:10

Have we entered the Twilight Zone? It sure feels like it lately! This episode puts politics aside so you can take a breather for a few minutes. I paint a picture of the middle ground between shadow and substance, things and ideas (I'm quoting the intro to the Twilight Zone theme here) But hopefully help to navigate some of this crazy climate after …

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Ep.59: Masks & Costumes of Transition & Hats of Possibility 12:46

4y ago12:46

12:46

Halloween is coming, and as we put on our costumes and masks, I couldn't help but think of another type of mask we often put on. These happen often during transitions and new beginnings. The transitions in life can be overwhelming, and make us feel like we're losing ourselves in the process of becoming. The transitions can be having a baby, startin…

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Ep.58: Train Your Inner Coach - How To Get Your Head In The Game 12:50

4y ago12:50

12:50

Anyone else have an aversion to working out? I sure do. I'm a professional at talking myself out of it and pretending to distract myself with less important things or justify why I've worked out enough this week. **insert eye roll** I found some tricks this week that actually helped to keep my head in the game and add some excitement to finishing t…

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Ep.57: Let's Be Kind - The Ripple Effect of Impact 8:28

4y ago8:28

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You'll never be able to measure the impact you make in this world! Crazy thought if you think about it. In this episode I talk about the ripple effect of kindness and how seemingly insignificant tasks can help one another. Also, if you're a batman fan, you'll appreciate this and my horrible Batman impression, yea I went there, all for you!! haha Ca…

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Ep.56: They Discourage Your Dreams & Abandoned Their Own 12:48

4y ago12:48

12:48

Sometimes the people we care about most don't relate to our level of excitement that we have about the things we're so passionate about. Some times we're met by discouraging words by those very people that we would have hoped to be the MOST understanding and supportive. In this episode I talk about a time I went into a downward spiral of doubt when…

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Ep.55: The Applause Poem 4:05

4y ago4:05

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I'll never forget a tour I was on, the MC thanked the incredible audience at the end of the show by saying, "Applause is food for the performer, thank you for the banquet." Those words lingered for me and painted a picture of what the applause truly represents for us. Contrary to what many may believe, the applause is not to stroke our ego, our per…

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Ep.54: How to Prevent A Robot From Replacing You 14:23

4y ago14:23

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An estimated 20 million jobs will be replaced by robots by 2030! That's frightening, but it doesn't have to be if you play your cards right and get ahead of it. In today's episode I go over: Things to think about in your current career and how to future pace it How creativity will become the greatest asset How to shift your perspective from starvin…

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Ep.53: Perfectly Imperfect Perfectionism 13:56

4y ago13:56

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Raise your hand if you’re a perfectionist! (Raising my hand.) Sometimes perfectionism can be crippling to the potential of our life’s work. It can stop us from showing the world the very thing we were meant to create. In this episode: The difference between Inner Creative Chaos vs Outer world environment What perfectionism actually is Easy encourag…

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