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You can work all day, check off every box, and still feel behind and it’s not because you’re lazy or unmotivated. It’s because effort doesn’t always equal progress. In this episode of Accountable, I unpack why ambitious, driven people often confuse motion with momentum and what to do when you feel like you’re constantly moving but not getting anywhere.

You’ll learn:
The difference between being busy and being productive
Why clarity, capacity, and commitment (the 3 Cs of my Momentum Method) determine your progress
How to use weekly reflection and tracking to get back on track fast
One powerful question to catch misaligned action before burnout hits

Your Accountable Action: Look at the actions you’ve taken this week. If you repeated them for 100 days, would they get you closer to your goal? If not, it’s time to realign.

Resources Mentioned:
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

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What if the rules you’ve been following your whole life…aren’t actually yours?
In this powerful conversation with business strategist and podcaster Holly Haynes, we talk about what it really means to “unravel” from corporate conditioning and create new rules for your business, your schedule, and your life.

Why she left a 22-year corporate career to build a life-first business
The tiny experiments that helped her break free from old patterns
The two questions she asks herself (and her clients) before making any change
How travel, family rhythms, and white space shaped her new definition of success

If you’ve ever felt stuck in old habits, corporate rules, or external labels that no longer fit, this episode will give you permission, and a process, for creating your own.

Your Accountable Action: Ask yourself Holly’s two questions: Where am I feeling the most stressed? And what’s the simplest way I can make it different?

Want to learn more from Holly? Check out this free workshop about Ditching The Social Drama and building a business on your terms:
http://www.hollymariehaynes.com/a/2148149763/qoAUoLmG

Resources Mentioned:
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

Guest Links:
https://www.hollymariehaynes.com
https://www.instagram.com/thehollymariehaynes

Big goals are hard—especially when your to-do list looks like a Cosco receipt. Get the support and accountability you need at amandamckinney.com/workwithme.

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If you’ve ever wondered why making progress feels so difficult, here’s the truth: change is hard because your brain is wired to resist it. In this solo episode, I walk you through the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, a proven framework that explains the 5 stages we all move through when trying to change habits, pursue goals, or rewrite old stories.

You’ll learn:
Why resistance isn’t failure, it’s part of the process
The 5 stages of change (pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance)
Why relapse is normal (and how to “miss it and move on”)
How to identify where you typically get stuck, so you can get the right support


Resources Mentioned:
HERO Roles Assessment: https://amandamckinney.com/quiz
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

Big goals are hard—especially when your to-do list looks like a Cosco receipt. Get the support and accountability you need at amandamckinney.com/workwithme.

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Being ambitious is a gift but it can also leave you feeling like you’re never doing enough. That’s where gratitude comes in. In this episode of Accountable, I’m breaking down the tension so many high-achievers feel between striving for more and being satisfied with where they are. You’ll learn how to use what I call the Gratitude Glue to bring ambition and satisfaction together and a simple reflection practice you can start today.

We’ll cover:
Why ambition is something to celebrate, not suppress
The science behind gratitude and its impact on stress and burnout
A 3-part reflection process (Accomplishments, Amplifiers, Barriers) to anchor your gratitude and fuel forward progress
How to create harmony between pursuing big goals and enjoying what you’ve already achieved

Resources Mentioned:
HERO Roles Assessment: https://amandamckinney.com/quiz
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book
Study on gratitude lowering stress - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Positive_psychology
Research on gratitude and how it relates to burnout - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/279741437_How_Gratitude_Relates_to_Burnout_and_Job_Satisfaction_in_Mental_Health_Professionals

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Money isn’t just about numbers, it’s about meaning, motivators, and mindset. In this powerful episode of Accountable, I sit down with Megan Hale, former psychotherapist turned fintech founder and creator of Dream Money™. Megan shares her personal journey through business pivots, debt, motherhood, and entrepreneurship and how it all shaped her groundbreaking work around money motivators and building a secure relationship with money.

We cover:
How to identify your personal money motivators (save, earn, get out of debt, give)
Why so many entrepreneurs chase arbitrary numbers (like 6 or 7 figures) and still feel unfulfilled
What it looks like to meet with your money daily (and how it can change your life)
How her Dream Money software makes financial strategy accessible for every entrepreneur

You're Invited!
Megan and I are hosting a webinar to go deeper on this topic so you can get crystal clear on your numbers, consistently pay yourself and manage money with intention, not stress. It's free and happening on October 7th.

Sign up for free at https://amandamckinney.com/events/
*Replay will be available after live webinar

Resources Mentioned:
HERO Roles Assessment: https://amandamckinney.com/quiz
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

Guest Links:
https://dreammoney.co
https://instagram.com/meganhaleco
https://instagram.com/dreammoneyco
Wild & Holy Radio Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2jcHI4So5AFAh6G1Xk9S4E
Wild & Holy Radio Podcast, Money Series Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0gcNP74y3wA6KVKseF0hd0?si=a33c700c2faf4293

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Ever wonder how Navy SEALs, Olympic athletes, and top executives keep going when everything around them feels like chaos? Performance psychologist Dr. Amy Athey has worked with some of the world’s most elite performers and in this conversation, she breaks down the exact 3-step process they use to move forward in high-stakes moments. This isn’t just for athletes or CEOs, it’s a system anyone can use when life feels overwhelming or change feels hard. Because taking care of yourself is a business strategy and progress doesn’t have to mean pushing harder.

Resources Mentioned:
HERO Roles Assessment: https://amandamckinney.com/quiz
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

Guest Links:
Website - https://www.atheyperformance.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dramyathey/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyathey32/
X - https://x.com/AmyAthey
Quotable Podcast Interview -
https://quotablemediaco.com/sustainable-leadership-the-psychology-of-performance-with-dr-amy-athey/

Big goals are hard—especially when your to-do list looks like a Cosco receipt. Get the support and accountability you need at amandamckinney.com/workwithme.

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When Taylor Swift said, “You should think of your energy as if it’s expensive, as if it’s a luxury item. Not everyone can afford it,” the internet went wild. And for good reason because we needed to hear it. In this solo episode of Accountable, I break down how to apply Taylor’s wisdom beyond relationships and criticism, into your everyday goals, projects, and business tasks.

You’ll learn:
How to do an Energy Audit
The difference between “luxury tasks” and “cheap tasks”
Why being busy isn’t the same as being productive
Simple steps to protect your energy so it moves you toward your real goals


Resources Mentioned:
HERO Roles Assessment: https://amandamckinney.com/quiz
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

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Welcome to Part 3 of our 3-part series on accountability. In this episode, I’m joined by my client Amy Bors, a successful business owner who manages nearly 200 employees and over 6,000 units in her property management company. On paper, everything looked incredible but inside, Amy felt buried by busywork, drowning in emails, and losing her joy for the work she once loved. That’s when she invested in paid accountability through coaching.

In this episode, Amy shares:
Why she realized she couldn’t “do it all” anymore (and didn’t have to)
The small but powerful changes (like eating lunch!) that gave her back energy and focus
How paid accountability created space for joy, peace, and new growth in her life and business
The questions she asked herself before saying yes to investing in support

Resources Mentioned:
HERO Roles Assessment: https://amandamckinney.com/quiz
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

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