In this episode, I dive into Antidote #6 from my book, "Inner Brilliance, Outer Shine" which is about offloading excess baggage.

Key Topics Covered:

• I share personal stories from my coaching practice, highlighting how emotional baggage can hold us back in both our work and personal lives.
• I introduce you to Havening, a technique that has transformed not only my clients' lives but mine too.
• I explain the science behind Havening, how it was developed, and why it's my go-to tool for helping people release limiting beliefs and emotional pain in order to transform performance and personal lives.
• I also guide you through the process of identifying the root causes of recurring patterns and emotions, especially those that stem from childhood.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Introduction to the podcast and Estelle Reed
• 01:04 – What is “offloading excess baggage”?
• 03:00 – Real-life stories of overcoming emotional baggage
• 06:23 – The science behind emotional baggage (ACE study)
• 10:49 – How to identify and release limiting beliefs
• 16:06 – What is Havening and how does it work?
• 27:43 – What to expect from Havening
• 39:14 – Summary and key takeaways
• 41:56 – Preview of next episode and closing

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If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share it with someone who might benefit. For free resources, to join the SHINE Coaching Programme or to apply for a discovery call, visit www.EstelleRead.com

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice.

In this episode of the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast Idive into Antidote #5: Navigate to Destination Joy.

Discover how to move from feeling stuck or overwhelmed tofinding true fulfilment in work and life. Through real-life stories, practical strategies, and personal reflections, I share how setting a clear vision, aligning your goals with your values, and taking small, consistent steps can help you reach your own ‘Destination Joy.’

Start charting your course to a more joyful, purpose-driven work-life.

Key Topics:

• The difference between vision and mission, and why both matter.

• Real-life coaching stories, including Jennifer’s journey from “Destination Grim” to “Destination Joy.”
• The dangers of drifting through life on “autopilot” and how to become the captain of your own ship.
• The pitfalls of fantasising about outcomes without taking action, supported by neuroscience research.
• The importance of setting specific, measurable, relevant, and time-bound (SMRT) Goals.
• How to break down big goals into manageable tasks and the power of accountability.
• The role of values and purpose in aligning your goals and vision.
• Personal anecdotes about vision boards, serendipity, and making congruent life decisions.
• What the science says about how to increase your chances of goal attainment.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction & podcast overview

03:28 – Chapter 5: “Navigate to Destination Joy”

03:58 – Jennifer’s story: from stress to joy

07:32 – Why vision needs action (research insights)

08:31 – Small steps and resilience

11:09 – Vision vs. mission; being congruent

13:20 – Overcoming self-sabotage

16:41 – Aligning vision with family and values

19:07 – Setting and writing down goals

21:11 – Breaking goals into tasks; accountability

28:54 – Visualising and drawing your goals

30:16 – Summary and key action points

31:17 – The SHINE Coaching Programme and free resources

32:03 – Closing and next episode teaser

Listen on your favourite podcast platform or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EstelleRead

Connect with Estelle Read:
If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share it with someone who might benefit. For free resources, to join the SHINE Coaching Programme or to apply for a discovery call, visit www.EstelleRead.com

Thanks for listening to the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast!

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice.

I’m reading Chapter 4: Align Towards Your Stars from my bestselling book, Inner Brilliance · Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress. I’m sharing all 10 chapters from my book as a way to support your summer growth and personal development.

The goal of this chapter is to help you tune into every thing that is brilliant about you and important to you, so that you are super-powered towards what makes you shine. In this episode, we’ll explore:

• What happens when our shine is dulled.
• What makes you amazing: your strengths.
• How to accept and understand nature-based weaknesses.
• How we can ‘fix’ nature-based weaknesses.
• How to recognise when your stars align.
• What happens when we overdo our strengths.
• Working out what’s important to you: your values.
• What happens when we are misaligned with our values.
• The different types of values: towards and away from values.
• The consequence of over-doing values.
• Understanding your purpose

I have permission from my publisher to read most of my book aloud. If you'd like to access the parts I’ve omitted, you can download the accompanying workbook and journal here: https://estelleread.com/resources/

Here’s to your shining!

Estelle x
Bestselling Author, Coach & Speaker
Connect & access free resources here: https://linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice.