Over the years, I’ve seen how we can lead ourselves into dead ends when it comes to change. There are some ways we think about change that are actually pretty unproductive and not really useful.. and are also common patterns.

So, in this episode, I want to share a few of the ways we get blocked. Anything sound familiar? Getting to know how you sabotage or position yourself in dead ends is helpful to figure out how you're going to get out.

I’ve also seen - and experienced firsthand - how change is navigated more successfully. How we can frame changes in our lives to be less terrifying or stressful and more fun, creative and adventurous. (Really!) But that's in the next mini-episode.

I know I was squirming in my chair in recognition while recording this one.

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EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION is produced by Courtney Kaplan.

Website: Iconic Leadership Coaching.

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Music by Midwest Got It (IG: midwestgotit)

Today’s episode is different - it’s called: Change is here. But I don’t wanna.

I wanted to share thoughts about dealing with professional change when you’d rather freak out.

On the pod, I interview people who are choosing new paths. But many folks that didn’t make a decision, but have faced a layoff, downsizing, health crisis or other change that perhaps they didn’t plan for or expect.

Today, I share 6 things to help you reconnect, and start moving forward when parts of you really want to fall apart.

Books about change:

• Transitions, William Bridges - This is a classic. Whenever I refer this book online, I get comments that folks love it.
• The Search, Bruce Feiler - inspiring case studies of people making changes.
• The Good Enough Job, Simone Stolzoff - he has another one called How Not To Know which sounds like another helpful book that I look forward to reading.
• Mindset. The new Psychology of Success, Carol S. Dweck - counters our false ideas about how we tend to think people are “naturally” good at things.

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EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION is produced by Courtney Kaplan.

Website: Iconic Leadership Coaching.

Follow me on IG @iconicleadershipcoaching

Connect on Linked in @courtney-kaplan

Music by Midwest Got It (IG: midwestgotit)

Have you thought about launching your own product? I know I have.

My guest today, Anna Bloom, has worked as a design leader at AirBnB, Facebook, and Cash App. In 2021, she took a leap to launch her own thing while still working full-time. Anna shares what it takes to get a physical product on the shelves and what keeps her going during difficult times.

PS Quick note, this isn’t a sponsored podcast. (But I am a huge fan of Anna and Lococo)

PPSS She offered listeners a one-time 10% off discount when you shop lococomagic.com Code: ICONIC10

Website: LOCOCO Magic

IG: @lococo_magic

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EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION is produced by Courtney Kaplan.

Website: Iconic Leadership Coaching.

Follow me on IG @iconicleadershipcoaching

Connect on Linked in @courtney-kaplan

Music by Midwest Got It (IG: midwestgotit)