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314: Doing Less, Focusing More After Taking a Two-Month Leave with Adrian Klaphaak
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Joy and frustration can be equally motivating. Sometimes joy pulls our focus like a magnet to where it needs to be. On the other hand, sometimes being grumpy and frustrated is a sign we need to pivot in another direction. They both help us understand what roles or activities, or ideas we need to say no to to make sure we have enough space for what we want to say yes to.
Today, Iâm joined by recurring guest host Adrian Klaphaak, who is just returning from a two-month parental leave after welcoming his second child into the world. Weâre talking about preparing for, and returning from, time off; the challenges of parenting while running a business; and working toward sustainable joy and focus amidst it all.
Are you working on a Pivot-in-progress? For guidance on reconnecting with what lights you up and creating an action plan to move forward, check out Adrianâs flagship Career Pathfinder Program and apply promo code PIVOT at checkout.
More about Adrian: Adrian Klaphaak is a coach, purpose guide, entrepreneur, therapist, and founder of A Path That Fits Career and Life Coaching. His coaching approach is holisticâa constant balance between getting results and a quest for meaning and fulfillment. He describes himself as âa deep seeker with a constant itch to make things happen.â
đ 3 Key Takeaways:
- If youâre feeling dread upon returning to work after a break (or even just the weekend), ask: What am I resisting coming back to? See the resistance as a message from a wiser part of yourself telling you something might be off.
- Surrender to the reality of your life, and remember that youâve chosen it, even amongst the challenges. Life is long, if weâre lucky, and no situation lasts forever.
- Sometimes you have to say no and clear space first, before clarity on next steps emerges. Be patient: the biggest dreams take time.
â Try This Next: What do you want to say noâor not nowâto right now?
đBooks:
- Free Time: Lose The Busywork, Love Your Business
- Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One
- Life After College
- The Dirty Life: A Memoir of Farming, Food, and Love by Kristin Kimball
- Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
- Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang
- The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living by the Dalai Lama
đResources:
- Adrian on the web, Yelp, Facebook, LinkedIn
- Course: Career Pathfinder (promo code PIVOT)
- Articles: Startup Parent Substack, Parable of the Trapeze
- Video: Finding Your Calling by a Path that Fits
- Podcast: Startup Parent Podcast
đ§Related Podcast Episodes:
- Pivot x Career Pathfinder Playlist (previous episodes with Adrian)
- 204: Radical Alignment: Getting to Hell Yes with Alex & Bob
- Free Time 166: Crashing into Quiet Time đď¸
- 320: The Beauty of Late Bloomers with Jenna Valovic
â¤ď¸ Enjoying the show? I'd be grateful for a rating and/or review! Even better? Share this episode with a friend :)
đ Get my curated weekly(ish) PivotList newsletter
đť Check out Jennyâs Pivot courses on LinkedIn Learning: Figuring Out Your Next Move, Holding 1:1 Career Conversations With Your Team, Managing Introverts, Coaching New Hires, and Coaching New Managers
đŹ Iâd love to hear whatâs on your mind! Take the Pivot listener survey
âď¸ Submit a question or comment for future episodes
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đ Check out full show notes from this episode with links to resources mentioned at http://pivotmethod.com/314
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Manage episode 358343532 series 1169853
Joy and frustration can be equally motivating. Sometimes joy pulls our focus like a magnet to where it needs to be. On the other hand, sometimes being grumpy and frustrated is a sign we need to pivot in another direction. They both help us understand what roles or activities, or ideas we need to say no to to make sure we have enough space for what we want to say yes to.
Today, Iâm joined by recurring guest host Adrian Klaphaak, who is just returning from a two-month parental leave after welcoming his second child into the world. Weâre talking about preparing for, and returning from, time off; the challenges of parenting while running a business; and working toward sustainable joy and focus amidst it all.
Are you working on a Pivot-in-progress? For guidance on reconnecting with what lights you up and creating an action plan to move forward, check out Adrianâs flagship Career Pathfinder Program and apply promo code PIVOT at checkout.
More about Adrian: Adrian Klaphaak is a coach, purpose guide, entrepreneur, therapist, and founder of A Path That Fits Career and Life Coaching. His coaching approach is holisticâa constant balance between getting results and a quest for meaning and fulfillment. He describes himself as âa deep seeker with a constant itch to make things happen.â
đ 3 Key Takeaways:
- If youâre feeling dread upon returning to work after a break (or even just the weekend), ask: What am I resisting coming back to? See the resistance as a message from a wiser part of yourself telling you something might be off.
- Surrender to the reality of your life, and remember that youâve chosen it, even amongst the challenges. Life is long, if weâre lucky, and no situation lasts forever.
- Sometimes you have to say no and clear space first, before clarity on next steps emerges. Be patient: the biggest dreams take time.
â Try This Next: What do you want to say noâor not nowâto right now?
đBooks:
- Free Time: Lose The Busywork, Love Your Business
- Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One
- Life After College
- The Dirty Life: A Memoir of Farming, Food, and Love by Kristin Kimball
- Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
- Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang
- The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living by the Dalai Lama
đResources:
- Adrian on the web, Yelp, Facebook, LinkedIn
- Course: Career Pathfinder (promo code PIVOT)
- Articles: Startup Parent Substack, Parable of the Trapeze
- Video: Finding Your Calling by a Path that Fits
- Podcast: Startup Parent Podcast
đ§Related Podcast Episodes:
- Pivot x Career Pathfinder Playlist (previous episodes with Adrian)
- 204: Radical Alignment: Getting to Hell Yes with Alex & Bob
- Free Time 166: Crashing into Quiet Time đď¸
- 320: The Beauty of Late Bloomers with Jenna Valovic
â¤ď¸ Enjoying the show? I'd be grateful for a rating and/or review! Even better? Share this episode with a friend :)
đ Get my curated weekly(ish) PivotList newsletter
đť Check out Jennyâs Pivot courses on LinkedIn Learning: Figuring Out Your Next Move, Holding 1:1 Career Conversations With Your Team, Managing Introverts, Coaching New Hires, and Coaching New Managers
đŹ Iâd love to hear whatâs on your mind! Take the Pivot listener survey
âď¸ Submit a question or comment for future episodes
đ§ Make sure youâre subscribed wherever you listen to 'casts
đ Check out full show notes from this episode with links to resources mentioned at http://pivotmethod.com/314
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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