The Live Into Your Best Life Podcast

Mastering Decisions: The 10-10-10 Method

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In this episode of "Live Into Your Best Life," host Paulie Skaja shares decision-making techniques designed to help listeners navigate various life choices. She introduces the "10-10-10" method, a tool she's used for over 25 years with coaching clients. This technique involves evaluating a decision by considering its impact in three time frames: 10 minutes, 10 months, and 10 years. By envisioning how a decision feels in these intervals, individuals can gain clarity on whether it's the right choice. For example, deciding to sell a house might feel exciting initially, but over 10 months, the market conditions and personal circumstances could change, influencing the decision's appeal. Conversely, choosing not to sell might feel secure at first, allowing for more clarity and stability over time.
 
Paulie also discusses the "coin toss" method, a simpler, more intuitive approach. This involves flipping a coin to make a decision and then paying attention to one's immediate emotional response to the result. If the coin suggests pizza for dinner but the gut reaction is negative, it indicates a different desire. This technique helps individuals align with their true preferences without overthinking. It's particularly useful for straightforward decisions and provides a neutral, judgment-free way to access one's instincts.
 
Both techniques aim to assist listeners in making choices that align with their genuine desires and prevent self-sabotage. Paulie emphasizes the importance of using these tools to live one's best life by making informed, heartfelt decisions. She encourages feedback from her audience and invites them to share their experiences using these methods. As the episode concludes, Paule expresses her hope that these tips will be valuable to her listeners and invites them to subscribe, review, and share the podcast to continue receiving weekly insights.
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Transformative Journeys: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Growth

Special Guest Sheri Cutter
 
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In this episode of "Live into Your Best Life," host Paulie Skaja converses with Sheri Cutter, a seasoned expert in personal development, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), hypnosis, and coaching. With over twenty years in the healing arts, Sheri shares her journey and valuable insights on achieving a balanced and fulfilling life.
Sheri discusses a pivotal moment in her career when she transitioned her physical therapy practice to a cash-based model during the COVID-19 pandemic. This shift, though met with resistance and challenges, was essential for aligning her work with her personal values and finding peace. She reflects on how NLP has significantly impacted her life, particularly in helping her reprogram internal beliefs and achieve greater balance and congruence.
The episode explores the necessity of personal and professional pivots for growth and alignment. Sheri emphasizes that living one's best life requires ongoing self-discovery and realignment, especially when facing internal conflicts or changing circumstances. She underscores the importance of understanding and reprogramming the subconscious mind, which is shaped by early life experiences, to overcome limiting beliefs and foster personal transformation.
Sheri shares her own experience of overcoming a turbulent high school past at Beverly Hills High, attributing her positive turnaround to the strong, supportive reinforcement she received. She discusses how recognizing and changing behavior patterns can lead to significant personal growth and highlights the value of shifting from blame to self-awareness.
The conversation delves into the impact of breathing techniques for managing stress and resetting emotional responses, emphasizing the importance of taking pauses and re-centering oneself. Sheri explains how breathing influences the autonomic nervous system, crucial for managing anxiety and stress.
Sheri also addresses the concept of secondary gains, where individuals may cling to negative patterns for attention or significance. She contrasts this with personal empowerment and growth, drawing on her experiences with hypnosis and coaching to illustrate how deeper emotional work can drive real change.
At the end of the episode, Sheri invites listeners to connect with her through her website at Inbalancewellness.net or via phone +1-530-470-0410 for coaching and hypnosis services, expressing her commitment to helping others achieve transformative results. Paulie wraps up by encouraging listeners to engage with the podcast, continue their personal development journeys, and look forward to future episodes.
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Stop 'Shoulding' on Yourself

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In this episode of "Live Into Your Best Life," host Paulie Skaja delves into the pervasive concept of "shoulding" on ourselves. From a young age, we're often told what we should do, leading us to internalize these external expectations and live our lives accordingly. Paulie challenges us to reconsider the origins of these "shoulds" and explore whether they truly reflect our own desires or are merely echoes of others' voices.
 
Paulie shares insights on how to shift from feeling obligated to do things to embracing a sense of choice and empowerment. For instance, rather than feeling pressured to take a walk for health reasons, we can reframe it as a personal decision to enhance our well-being. This mindset shift from "I should" to "I get to" can profoundly change our relationship with daily tasks, making them feel more rewarding and aligned with our true goals.
 
Throughout the episode, Paulie encourages listeners to evaluate their routines and habits, questioning if they are genuinely serving their current life ambitions. By pausing and reflecting on whether our actions are in tune with where we want to go, we can free up time and energy for what truly matters to us. This approach can be applied to various areas, from health and wellness to career and relationships.
 
Paulie illustrates how this reframing can transform obligations into opportunities, creating a more positive and enjoyable experience. For instance, instead of feeling forced to connect with certain people, we can choose to invest time in relationships that genuinely enrich our lives. This not only lightens our emotional load but also opens up new possibilities and insights that we might have overlooked.
 
As the episode concludes, Paulie invites listeners to stop "shoulding" on themselves and start embracing what they genuinely want to do. By doing so, we can create a life filled with more joy, freedom, and alignment with our true selves. Paulie also encourages feedback from listeners, inviting them to leave reviews, share the podcast, and subscribe for more weekly inspiration. Until next week, she wishes everyone an adventurous journey towards living their best life.
 

Unlocking the Power of Podcasting

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In this episode of "Live Into Your Best Life," host Paulie Skaja welcomes Karen Roberts, a dynamic podcast producer who specializes in helping coaches and experts design, create, launch, and grow their podcasts. Karen shares her fascinating journey from a spontaneous trip to Ibiza as a young woman, which sparked her love for meeting diverse people and hearing their stories, to living in various European cities and eventually returning to the UK. There, she ventured into the fitness industry, eventually transitioning to the online world of coaching and digital marketing.
Karen recounts how the 2020 lockdown disrupted her plans of launching a speaking career and running live events. This challenge led her to discover her passion for podcasting, which became a perfect fit for her curiosity and love for storytelling. Despite initial struggles and near financial ruin, Karen found her niche in helping others share their stories and messages through podcasts.
She emphasizes the importance of taking action, whether by making bold moves like relocating to another country without a solid plan or taking smaller, consistent steps to build a business. Karen shares insights on how being comfortable can be an obstacle to growth and encourages listeners to embrace change and pivot when necessary.
Paulie and Karen discuss the power of podcasts in providing an authentic platform for coaches to demonstrate their expertise and connect with their audience on a deeper level. Karen explains how she supports her clients not just by providing a platform but by offering comprehensive guidance and strategy to ensure their podcasts effectively drive leads and sales.
The episode highlights Karen's philosophy of saying yes to opportunities, learning from every experience, and continuously evolving. Her story is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the transformative power of following one's passion and purpose. Whether facing job loss or feeling stuck in a comfortable yet unfulfilling career, Karen's journey offers inspiration and practical advice for taking control and creating a fulfilling life and career.
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Master the Art of Saying No

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In this episode of "Live Into Your Best Life," Paulie Skaja delves into the transformative power of saying no. Drawing from personal experiences and client stories, Paulie explores how the inability to decline requests can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction. She reflects on a pivotal moment from her past involving a nonprofit organization, where her generous donations became an expectation and she needed to correct the situation. This experience highlighted the importance of setting boundaries and asserting oneself, even when it feels uncomfortable.
 
Paulie emphasizes that saying no isn't about being uncooperative; rather, it's about maintaining balance and integrity. She recounts how her own journey involved learning to say no or not yet, prioritizing tasks, and assessing whether commitments align with her values and available time. By asking clarifying questions and giving herself time to consider before making decisions, Paulie has found that she can manage her responsibilities more effectively and avoid overcommitting.
 
Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own situations where saying no could lead to better outcomes, both personally and professionally. Paulie shares practical tips on how to handle requests and expectations, stressing that it’s okay to prioritize one's own well-being and to make informed choices about what to take on. The episode wraps up with a reminder to continue making conscious choices that align with living a fulfilling life.
 
 

Unlocking Career Success

Special Guest Tom Auld 
In this episode of "Live into Your Best Life," host Paulie Skaja chats with Tom Auld, a versatile professional whose career spans roles such as banker, software engineer, project manager, consultant, and trainer. Tom's journey was notably shaped by a significant layoff at a local company during his internship at age 21, influencing his career approach to emphasize small teams, continuous improvement, and paying it forward.
Since 2014, Tom has focused on revolutionizing consulting by integrating training, implementation, and consulting into a dynamic 12-week program. His expertise in adult learning techniques informs his agile methodology training courses. Tom and Paulie reflect on their careers, favorite jobs, and the importance of finding work fulfillment. Notable moments in Tom's career include his impactful time at Daugherty Business Solutions and a realization at the University of Minnesota about the importance of being close to the actual work.
Tom's consulting philosophy is centered on adding value, continuous improvement, and helping clients see and address their blind spots. He discusses the challenges and rewards of coaching, emphasizing that true coaching involves guiding clients to make their own informed decisions rather than just giving advice. His method involves presenting clients with comprehensive data to support their decision-making.
The episode highlights Tom's emphasis on understanding how different people process information and make decisions. He stresses the importance of adapting communication styles to fit others' needs, which is crucial in coaching. Tom talks about the satisfaction of seeing clients become self-sufficient, likening it to "Nanny McPhee-ing" oneself out of a job.
Emotional intelligence, shaped by personal relationships and parenting, plays a significant role in Tom's coaching approach. He shares how his family dynamics have fostered patience and varied viewpoints, enhancing his ability to guide others. Tom also discusses the balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application, critiquing traditional consulting methods for being overly theoretical. He advocates for a hands-on approach where teams solve real problems in iterative cycles, gaining skills and confidence through practical experience.
Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own career paths and consider how early interests might inform their professional lives. Tom's journey from sports to coaching exemplifies how early passions can evolve into fulfilling careers. For those interested in coaching, agile methodologies, or team development, Tom offers resources and training programs focused on practical results and sustainable change. Continuous learning and adaptability are key themes, ensuring methods remain relevant and effective.
Listeners are invited to connect with Tom via LinkedIn or discover more about his groundbreaking consulting and training offerings on his website AuldConsultingLLC.com and reach out to him directly at Tom@AuldLLC.com..
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Mastering Your Journey: Unveiling the Truth About Coaching

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Welcome to "Live Into Your Best Life" with your host, Paulie Skaja. In this episode, Paulie delves into the nuanced world of coaching, separating the wheat from the chaff in an industry flooded with self-proclaimed experts. Drawing on her own journey from soccer mom and IT problem-solver to certified coach and agile expert, Paulie shares insights into what makes a quality coach and how to find the right fit for your personal and professional development needs.
 
Paulie emphasizes that coaching isn't just about certifications; it's about practical experience, deep personal growth, and a commitment to continuous improvement. She recounts her early knack for problem-solving and leadership, which eventually led her to formal training in various coaching methodologies like NLP, HNLP, hypnosis, and EFT. Her expertise isn't limited to theoretical knowledge but is grounded in years of hands-on experience in leadership roles and enterprise transformation.
 
Central to Paulie's coaching philosophy is the idea that a good coach not only guides but empowers clients to find their own solutions. This approach, honed through her diverse career and personal experiences, underscores her belief that effective coaching requires a blend of training, real-world application, and genuine connection with clients.
 
Throughout the episode, Paulie encourages listeners to critically evaluate potential coaches, emphasizing the importance of aligning personal goals with a coach's expertise and style. She challenges the misconception that coaching is a one-size-fits-all solution, stressing the need for a trusting relationship and shared vision for growth and transformation.
 
Paulie invites listeners to consider what aspects of their lives they want to improve and offers practical advice on how to navigate the search for a coach. Whether it's enhancing wellness, navigating relationships, or achieving professional goals, Paulie advocates for coaches who not only have the right credentials but also the personal experiences that resonate with their clients' journeys.
 
As the episode concludes, Paulie leaves listeners with a call to action: take the first step in your personal growth journey. Reflect on what you truly want to achieve, research potential coaches diligently, and don't hesitate to schedule introductory conversations to gauge compatibility and fit.
 
Tune in to "Live Into Your Best Life" for more episodes packed with actionable insights and honest discussions about living your best life. Remember, the journey to personal growth and fulfillment is ongoing, and Paulie Skaja is here to guide you every step of the way. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and continue the adventure of self-discovery and improvement. Until next time, embrace the opportunity to live into your best life.

Transform Your Life: Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt with Hypnotherapy and Intentional Actions

Special Guest Joshua Peters
 
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In this episode of "Live Into Your Best Life," host Paulie Skaja interviews Joshua Peters, a hypnotherapist and coach from Minneapolis. Joshua specializes in helping clients find inner strength and confidence to overcome anxiety, fear, and self-doubt, enabling them to move forward in all areas of their lives. He also hosts the "Super States" podcast, where he interviews experts in trance and personal development.
 
Joshua shares his journey into hypnotherapy, starting with his life in a small town, where he worked a soul-crushing job and dealt with a failing marriage. His transformative experience began with attending a Landmark Forum, a weekend program that uses NLP-type language and mindset reframing techniques. This experience helped him realize that the meaning of life is what we make of it and sparked a series of life-changing decisions, including quitting smoking, finding a new job, and eventually getting a divorce.
 
Joshua's path led him to discover sideshow acts like fire eating and bed of nails, which taught him to move past fear and step into uncomfortable situations. This period of self-discovery and empowerment was crucial for his personal growth. He later moved to Minnesota to be with a new partner, balancing his time between his children and his new life, thanks to the help of a hypnotist who helped him overcome his fears.
 
Inspired by the effectiveness of hypnosis, Joshua mentored with a hypnotist and began helping others with similar issues. By 2018, he went full-time with his hypnotherapy practice. Paulie and Joshua discuss the importance of peeling away layers of trauma and self-doubt to reach personal transformation, highlighting that the journey may take time but is ultimately rewarding.
 
Joshua enjoys working with creative individuals and those who are self-motivated, as they tend to engage deeply with the process and see significant results. He emphasizes the importance of making conscious choices and letting go of burdensome elements of one's life to move forward and live fully. Joshua recounts his journey of letting go of his past life, symbolized by an act of physically throwing rocks into a dumpster and leaving everything behind. He emphasizes the importance of intentional actions and planning, detailing how he gave a six-month notice at his job to align with his future aspirations, which culminated in selling his house and making a clean break from his old life in August 2018.
 
Joshua reflects on the significance of being in alignment and how it facilitated his steps toward personal growth and fulfillment. He uses the analogy of a map, suggesting that while a straight path from point A to point B is ideal, life often requires navigating through various hubs where everything clicks into place.
 
The conversation shifts to Joshua's podcast, which he started as a way to network and discuss topics that intrigued him but were outside the norm. The podcast allowed him to connect with interesting people and explore new ideas, further aiding his personal and professional growth. He shares how the podcast became a tool for self-expression and stretching his comfort zones.
 
The episode concludes with Joshua offering practical advice on taking action, even if it's small steps, to start making changes in one's life. He encourages listeners to break routines and try new things to build momentum for change. Joshua also provides information on how listeners can connect with him through his website and a special email transformation program designed to help people clear out mental blocks and achieve transformation without significant financial investment.
 
Paulie wraps up by thanking Joshua for his transparency and authenticity, emphasizing the power of storytelling in personal transformation. She encourages listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the podcast to continue receiving valuable insights and support on their journey towards living their best lives.
 
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Unveiling Your Iterative Journey: Embracing Growth and Overcoming Challenges

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Welcome to "Live Into Your Best Life" with your host, Paulie Skaja. Today's episode delves deep into the iterative journey of personal growth and self-discovery. Paulie invites us to reflect on the recurring challenges we face, whether in our careers, relationships, or personal development.
Paulie shares insights gained from coaching sessions where individuals feel stuck, revisiting familiar obstacles. Often, these moments reveal deeper layers of complexity or new dynamics at play. It's a reminder that growth is ongoing—we continually refine our responses to life's challenges, whether launching a business, navigating relationships, or advancing in our careers.
Paulie emphasizes a crucial perspective shift: sometimes, the issue isn't us; it's the dynamics with others. Drawing from personal and professional experiences, he illustrates how perceived conflicts can stem from external pressures or others' insecurities rather than personal shortcomings.
She introduces a powerful exercise: viewing situations from multiple perspectives—ours, theirs, and an outsider's. This technique fosters empathy and understanding, helping resolve misunderstandings and diffuse tensions. It's a tool to unravel complexities and discern if the issue lies within us or in external dynamics.
Throughout the episode, Paulie encourages authenticity and self-awareness. She challenges us to honestly confront lingering issues that might hinder our progress, advocating for a deep dive into our blind spots and emotional triggers.
Analogizing life's challenges to ascending a spiral staircase, Paulie reframes repeated struggles as opportunities for growth at higher levels of understanding and resilience. She shares personal victories where confronting and overcoming recurring challenges led to personal breakthroughs and professional advancements.
Acknowledging that personal growth involves continuous learning, Paulie invites listeners to embrace curiosity and gratitude. She encourages us to seek lessons even in challenging interactions and to practice forgiveness and closure where needed, allowing us to move forward unburdened by past grievances.
In closing, Paulie extends a message of empowerment. She urges listeners to persist in their iterative journey towards living their best lives, emphasizing that each moment offers a chance for improvement and self-discovery. With grace and humility, she reminds us that perfection isn't necessary—only a commitment to ongoing personal evolution.
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Empowering Careers: From Childhood Dreams to Leadership Catalysts

Special Guest Lauren Neal
 
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In this insightful episode, Paulie chats with Lauren Neal, a project management expert and author, about her journey of self-discovery, career development, and her mission to help women feel valued in the workplace. Lauren shares personal anecdotes, professional experiences, and valuable lessons from her book Valued at Work.
Lauren begins by reminiscing about her childhood, particularly how a comment from her dad calling her "my little engineer" and a toy elephant with wheels sparked her interest in problem-solving. This early encouragement set her on a path toward engineering and project management, even if she didn't realize it at the time. Her story emphasizes the importance of recognizing and nurturing innate skills from a young age.
Reflecting on her high school years, particularly her involvement in the yearbook committee, Lauren explains how she quickly rose to the position of co-editor. This role required her to integrate various components like photography and page layouts, which unknowingly developed her project management skills. These early experiences have continued to influence her career.
Transitioning to her professional life, Lauren discusses how her love for solving problems and integrating solutions naturally led her to project management. She highlights the themes running through her life and career, demonstrating how early interests and skills can shape our professional paths.
Delving into the inspiration behind her book, Valued at Work, Lauren shares her frustration with feeling undervalued and invisible in male-dominated environments. Encouraged by her partner and motivated by a book proposal challenge, she decided to write a book to help women in similar situations. She found that many women shared her feelings of invisibility and undervaluation at work, prompting her to create a narrative approach featuring two male characters discussing real experiences of women in STEM fields.
Lauren explains how she used real stories from interviews and LinkedIn posts to build the book's narrative, aiming to make it both engaging and relatable. The characters, Marcus and Steve, represent common archetypes in the workplace, allowing readers to see different perspectives on inclusion and leadership.
Lauren's book has received positive feedback, particularly from women who feel validated by the experiences shared. Men who have read the book have also found practical ideas to implement in their organizations. Lauren emphasizes the importance of recognizing everyone's value and fighting the natural impulse to favor those who are similar to ourselves.
In her speaking engagements and through her Leadership Catalyst program, Lauren aims to help teams become more inclusive, self-organizing, and effective. She encourages listeners to network, find their passions outside of their day jobs, and share their experiences with trusted individuals to realize they are not alone in their feelings.
Lauren concludes by advising listeners to connect with her on LinkedIn, where she is active and shares her insights. She underscores the importance of carving out elements that are truly oneself and not tying one's identity solely to a 9-to-5 job. The episode wraps up with a reflection on Lauren's journey from a little girl inspired by a Lego set to an advocate for workplace inclusion and leadership development.
 
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