Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms (Rebecca Olson)
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| 31 Jan 2022 | 3 reasons to dream big | 00:24:26 | |
What big goals do you have for yourself? Do you want to make a certain amount of money? Do you want to reach a certain level in your career? Maybe you want to be a stay at home mom. Getting in tune with what it is you really want and then declaring that to yourself is an important part of having a regret free working mom life. In today’s episode I will be talking about declaring your dreams. I will talk about why your brain puts up so much resistance to dreaming and then share three magical things that happen when you allow yourself to say what it is you really want. Topics in this episode:
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| 09 Sep 2024 | Top 4 time management mistakes | 00:28:28 | |
In this week's episode of the podcast, I’m diving into the four "priority thieves" that are secretly sabotaging your time and making it hard for you to truly prioritize what matters most. These sneaky time-stealers are keeping you from unplugging after work, being present with your family, and actually tackling that never-ending to-do list. I’ll break down each one and share how they’re affecting your ability to live the ambitious and balanced life you crave. Get ready for some game-changing insights—you won't want to miss this! Topics in this episode:
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| 02 Aug 2021 | Regaining confidence after motherhood | 00:24:24 | |
Experiencing a dip in confidence after motherhood is normal. Learning to care for an infant is a brand-new experience for most women that leaves them questioning – will I be any good at this? In this episode I will breakdown why confidence wanes after motherhood and give 3 specific ways to increase it. Topics in this episode:• The truth about confidence • What most people think confidence is, when it really is not • Why confidence dips for many women after motherhood • What confident naturally think that allows them to keep moving forward • What to do about those pesky doubts that creep in • Why you should view the glass as half full (it’s not about staying positive) Show Notes:• Join the Ambitious and Balanced Working Mom Collective – This is a group coaching program for working moms looking to create the building blocks to work-life balance. The program teaches you a 5 step process, includes weekly group coaching and a private community of working moms all determined to create a balanced life. Find out more information here: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/collective | |||
| 22 Mar 2021 | The foundation to creating work-life balance | 00:18:29 | |
If you're not feeling really good about you and your work, you're likely not going to feel balanced in life. If you're constantly looking for other people to validate how good you are and what you're doing, you're going to spend too long perfecting things. If you're really hard on yourself and have a lot of negative self-talk, you’re going to waste time and energy in self-judgement and indecision and likely never experience balance. A confident relationship with yourself is literally the foundation for a balanced life. In this episode, I will explain several misconceptions about work-life balance, the truth about what it actually is and the 4 components that make up a balanced working mom life. I will dive deep into the first component, confidence, and share why I think it is the foundation to creating a balanced life. We will cover why knowing who you are and who you are not is vital to being confident and ultimately how true confidence is being able to separate how good you are as a person, mom and worker from how much you accomplish. This is part one of a 4 part series. Topics in this episode:
Want some additional support to creating work-life balance? Check out the Work-Life Balance Formula, a free training where I teach you the exact equation for feeling present at home and happy at work. Click here to sign up: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.net/balanceformula | |||
| 16 May 2022 | How to make work-life balance easier (part 2) | 00:29:07 | |
In today’s episode I am sharing the 2nd step to creating a balanced life: clarity. There are 3 things you need to know: where you are headed in your career, what your day-to-day priorities are and exactly what a regret-free looks like to you. Clarity is the roadmap to a balanced life and it will help you start making confident decisions around how to spend your time and energy with ease. This is step two of a 5 step process. Topics in this episode:
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| 27 Nov 2023 | Holiday mistake #3: Not deciding when to be OFF work | 00:14:09 | |
There are 6 common mistakes that create stress and overwhelm for working moms during the holiday season. During this mini-series I will cover each mistake and teach you how to correct it. In today’s episode I dive into mistake #3: not deciding when you will work and when you will not. Without a clear commitment to NOT work, your brain is going to default to always being available and checking email in all the “in-between” moments. In today’s episode, I explain 3 steps to ensuring you only work during the times you planned. Topics in this episode:
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| 23 Jan 2023 | Making powerful money decisions (with Nicole Stork-Hestad) | 00:52:58 | |
Most of us use the filter “can I afford it?” when making money decisions which leaves us feeling powerless when it comes to buying the life we want. But how much we make and how we spend our money is entirely in our control. In today’s podcast I interview money coach Nicole Stork-Hestad, who shares her mindset around money and money decisions. We talk about how to leverage debt, the discomfort of spending money on ourself and ultimately the mindset that is required to buy the life you dream of living. Topics in this episode:
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| 12 Apr 2021 | The missing link that creates balance: commitment (part 4) | 00:18:16 | |
In this episode, we are going to be talking about the missing link to creating a balanced life: commitment. Most people have some sense of what they need to do in order to create balance, they’re simply not doing it. That is why commitment is so important. When you are committed, you follow-thru, no matter what. In this episode I am going to break down commitment into 4 actionable parts and explain exactly what you need to be doing to achieve the ambitious and balanced life you desire. This is part 4 of a 4 part series on creating work-life balance. Topics in this episode:
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Want some additional support to creating work-life balance? Check out the Work-Life Balance Formula, a free training where I teach you the exact equation for feeling present at home and happy at work. Click here to sign up: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.net/balanceformula | |||
| 11 Sep 2023 | The endless to do list | 00:20:58 | |
You get to decide what you want to think about your to do list. You could decide to think “I’m behind” or “I’m not getting enough done”, which is likely going to leave you feeling inadequate and exhausted or you can choose to think “I’m on top of everything” or “I know what I’m doing”, which will have you feeling successful and accomplished. In today’s podcast, I’m talking about how important your thoughts are when it comes to your to do list. I will walk you through the kinds of thoughts that are not to think and I’ll give examples of exactly what you need to think in order to walk away from work feeling accomplished, successful and satisfied (no matter how many things you checked off the list). And then at the end, I offer one very simple five minute practice to help you get out of “it’s not enough” thinking. Topics in this episode:
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| 13 Jun 2022 | Should I join the Collective? | 00:26:55 | |
In today’s podcast I am walking you through what happens inside the Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms Collective. Over the past several weeks, I’ve taught you the 5 steps to work-life balance and from that series I heard from a number of working moms, asking questions about the The Collective. Today I want to share what happens after you join and all the inside details of the program. Topics in this episode:
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| 14 Nov 2022 | Persistance vs. obstinance | 00:22:33 | |
At some point in your journey to having a fulfilling and balanced working mom life, you are going to feel stuck. You are going to know what you need to do but have a hard time doing it because it feels hard or uncomfortable. That is obstinance. Obstinance is the strong desire for something without a willingness to do the hard thing to make it happen. Today on the podcast, I will talk about the difference between obstinance and persistence, the mindset of a persistent person and I will offer 3 steps to get you unstuck and moving toward your goals. Topics in this episode:
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| 10 Mar 2025 | The flashlight effect: how to break free of negative mindset loops | 00:18:44 | |
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In this week's episode of the podcast, I’m sharing a game-changing tool to break free from negative mindset loops that keep you stressed, overwhelmed, and stuck in the “not enough” cycle. It’s called the Flashlight-Floodlight Effect, and it will shift how you see yourself, your work, and your life. I’m walking you through 3 real-life examples so you can apply this right away. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re always behind, this episode is for you. Topics in this episode:
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| 22 Jul 2024 | Balance foundations: Finding clarity in daily life | 00:21:23 | |
In this week's podcast episode, we're tackling the power of clarity in balancing work and life. As busy ambitious working moms, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with competing priorities. I'll share how gaining clear insight into your daily and long-term goals can help you manage your time better and reduce stress. Don’t miss out - tune in to discover how clarity can transform your life! Topics in this episode:
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| 21 Nov 2022 | Love your current life | 00:24:41 | |
The fastest way to get to the balanced and fulfilling working mom life you desire is to love your current working mom life. When you need something to change, you feel dependent on it for happiness. When you feel satisfied and happy with the life you already have, you feel more confident in yourself and your ability to navigate through any changes you desire. In today’s episode, I am explaining why the fastest way to make a change is to love your life without it changing. Topics in this episode:
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| 22 May 2023 | 8 must-have beliefs to unlock balance | 00:25:44 | |
There are 8 core beliefs that will unlock your ability to feel balanced. No matter how much you accomplish, no matter how much time you spend with your kids and no matter what anyone else thinks, when you are able to hold onto these 8 core beliefs, no matter what, you will be able to prioritize yourself and your family without compromising your career. Today on the podcast, I am diving deep into these 8 beliefs and why they are such an important part of creating balance. Topics in this episode:
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| 30 Aug 2021 | From Feeling Lost to Following a Dream (with Laura Hardie) | 00:47:24 | |
Laura graduated from coaching a year ago and took everything she learned to finally leave a job that she no longer enjoyed to follow her dream. She shares about how pivotal naming her purpose was in the journey, how overcoming perfectionism was essential and what it took for her to invest in her future happiness. Laura highlights several coaching tools that were essential in her journey and names one particular practice that brought control and clarity. Topics in this episode:• How knowing your purpose brings clarity and changes the happiness game • What you need to believe for success to be inevitable. • How perfectionism is about being comfortable and how going after dreams is never comfortable. • The importance of observing your thoughts but not always believing them • A single practice that helps manifest life goals Show Notes:• Learn more about Laura’s work at https://www.redbarnwriter.com • Join the Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms Collective – This is a group coaching program for working moms looking to create the building blocks to work-life balance. The program teaches you a 5-step process, includes weekly group coaching and a private community of working moms all determined to create a balanced life. Find out more information here: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/collective | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | Listener question and answer (part 1) | 00:33:44 | |
On today’s episode I am answering 3 listener questions: How do you and your ambitious spouse BOTH make strides in your careers at the same time without neglecting the family? How do you stay confident even when there is a gap in your resume? How do I get my friends and coworkers to focus on the mindset of balance? Topics in this episode:
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| 06 Jan 2025 | Pursue a meaningful life in 2025 (not just a happy one) | 00:25:14 | |
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re kicking off the year by exploring the difference between happiness and meaningfulness, and why for ambitious working moms like us, happiness alone just isn’t enough. We’ll dive into why so many of us feel stuck despite having it all, how to define what a meaningful life really looks like, and the three actionable steps you can take to pursue lasting impact and joy. Trust me, this episode is the perfect inspiration to start 2025 with purpose and clarity. You don’t want to miss it! Topics in this episode:
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| 09 Aug 2021 | The Secret to Prioritizing Yourself | 00:18:30 | |
Self-care is an important part of staying sane as working moms and yet for many women it is extremely hard to do. We just simply aren’t the priority. In this episode I will share the secret to unlocking how to prioritize yourself. There is just one thing that separates women who are able to prioritize themselves and women who are not. Topics in this episode:• The truth about what it takes to prioritize yourself • Why not just knowing you should prioritize yourself is enough • Why what you believe about yourself is important to self care • What some women believe that unlocks their ability to prioritize themselves • 5 powerful beliefs that lead to you saying no, taking time for yourself and other forms of self-care Show Notes:• Episode 5 – Human Value vs Accomplished Value • Join the Ambitious and Balanced Working Mom Collective – This is a group coaching program for working moms looking to create the building blocks to work-life balance. The program teaches you a 5 step process, includes weekly group coaching and a private community of working moms all determined to create a balanced life. Find out more information here: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/collective | |||
| 17 Jan 2022 | What makes you a great mom? | 00:25:06 | |
If you were to write a resume for yourself as a mom, what would be on it? What would be your strengths, what would be your successes, how would you describe yourself as a worker? In today's episode we’re talking about you as a mom, specifically your beliefs about yourself as a mom. When you take the time to name who you are as a mom and what makes you good, work and mom life stop feeling so at odds with one another. Today, I am going to teach you a framework for thinking about yourself as a mom, called your mom-concept, that focuses on your innate strengths and will help your brain rebuild confidence in yourself as a mom. Topics in this episode:
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| 04 Oct 2021 | When family responsibilities all fall on you (with Maggie Reyes) | 01:04:49 | |
In this interview with Marriage coach Maggie Reyes, we discuss what to do when it feels like you are handling all the household responsibilities. We discuss how to talk to your spouse about sharing the family load, why it all seems to fall to you in the first place, and debunk the patriarchal idea that women are better equipped to manage the house. Topics in this episode:
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| 27 Jun 2022 | Creating balance as a lawyer (with Olivia Vizachero) | 00:56:36 | |
Is it true there are industries where balance is just impossible? To answer this question, I interviewed, Olivia Vizachero, founder of The Less Stressed Lawyer. She and I dive straight into talking about the challenges of creating balance in an industry that rewards overworking. We speak about what it takes to create balance, specific decisions that need to be made along the way, mindsets that open up the possibility of balance and the nitty gritty of creating boundaries. Topics in this episode:
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| 18 Apr 2022 | The right way to go about a career change | 00:15:05 | |
Career happiness is an important part of creating work-life balance. And for many working moms, this leads them to consider making a change in their career. But change feels scary and they got lost in the options and the “what-ifs”. The reason for this, is because they are going about the career change in the wrong way. As a coach for working moms I have a specific method I use to help my clients take the guessing game out of the job search and in today’s episode I am going to share it with you. Topics in this episode:
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| 01 Jan 2024 | The motherhood identity crisis (rebroadcast) | 00:25:18 | |
The motherhood identity crisis is the internal questioning that happens after you start having kids. “Who am I?” and “What do I want?” are fundamental questions that need to be answered in order for you to continue operating as an ambitious woman. In today’s podcast I am sharing with you two reasons why women experience an identity crisis after becoming a mom and what they can do to help themselves through it. Topics in this episode:
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| 13 Feb 2023 | Let's celebrate! | 00:26:47 | |
Why is celebrating so hard for ambitious women? In today’s episode, I discuss my personal challenges with celebrating but why it is so important to do anyway. I will share the latest research on celebrating and how it helps create natural motivation and good feels toward yourself and your job and give you some very practical ways to make celebrations easy and fun…oh and…did I mention we will celebrate this being our 100th episode? Topics in this episode:
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| 12 Jun 2023 | How to unplug during a vacation in 3 steps | 00:19:20 | |
Are you committed to being completely offline during your vacations? Because here’s what I can guarantee, being offline and actually giving your brain a rest from work is not going to happen unless you commit and plan for it. In today’s podcast I’m walking you through the 3 steps that are required to have a completely unplugged vacation. Topics in this episode:
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| 14 Aug 2023 | Thoughts about yourself as a mom (part 3) | 00:30:35 | |
Believing “I am doing it right” and “I’m giving them enough” are two essential beliefs for ambitious and balanced working moms. You need to be feeling like you are making right choices for your family, and you need to feel like you’re spending enough time with your kids. It’s about rightness and enoughness. This is part 3 of a 4-part series on the thoughts that you have about yourself and today we’re focusing on the 2 essential thoughts you need to have about yourself as a mom. Topics in this episode:
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| 23 Oct 2023 | Stop saying “This shouldn’t be hard” | 00:22:31 | |
Nobody promised ease in life. Nobody said being a working mom, a parent, a partner, finding work-life balance, getting a fulfilling job or putting up boundaries would be easy. So what would happen if you dropped that expectation and moved into radical acceptance that things are meant to be hard? In today’s podcast, I’m sharing how when you stop fighting the “hard” in life, you open up to problem solve differently so you reach your goals faster and with more ease. Topics in this episode:
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| 23 Aug 2021 | Feeling unmotivated at work? | 00:23:24 | |
Your purpose in life and your job are not one in the same, but they are deeply connected. Your career must feel purposeful if you are going to create a balanced life. In this podcast I will talk about the journey to discover my life’s purpose and how it informed my career decisions. I will breakdown 5 truths about your purpose and discuss what you need to do if your career has lost its motivation. Topics in this episode:• Why do women often seek their purpose after having kids? • How is a lack of motivation and purpose connected? • What to do if your job doesn’t feel purposeful • 5 truths about purpose and career • Your current job must feel purposeful to create work-life balance • What to do if your job feels unmotivating Show Notes:• Join the Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms Collective – This is a group coaching program for working moms looking to create the building blocks to work-life balance. The program teaches you a 5-step process, includes weekly group coaching and a private community of working moms all determined to create a balanced life. Find out more information here: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/collective | |||
| 06 Feb 2023 | How to quickly get out of “default mode” | 00:34:52 | |
Have you ever caught yourself scrolling when you should be laser focused on a project? Or checking email while also playing a game with your kids? Or doing 1 last task when trying to get out the door? How do you correct course when you catch yourself doing the thing you are not supposed to be doing - in other words, living in default mode. In today’s episode, I share a tool to help you move out of “default mode” so you can make intentional progress toward your goals. It’s called: A protocol. I will explain how this tool works, when to use it and exactly what you’ll need to make it the most effective. Topics in this episode:
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| 28 Nov 2022 | What to do if you are not in a family friendly job | 00:23:41 | |
If you feel held back or stuck in your career because you are a mom and you are not in a family friendly company, you have 3 options: stay, fight or leave. The problem is all these options feel hard. In today’s podcast I breakdown exactly what to do if you find yourself in a company that is not family friendly. I walk you through your options and help you determine exactly which one is right for you. Topics in this episode:
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| 09 May 2022 | The first step to creating work-life balance | 00:22:34 | |
Balance is a feeling. It is not found in a perfect set of circumstances, it is found inside your body. This is an important distinction to make because the process to creating balance isn’t found in changing your job or working less hours, it’s found in you. You are in control of creating a balanced life and it is only possible when you are feeling confident in yourself and your work. This is part 1 of a 5 part series covering the proven 5 step process I teach inside, The Ambitious and Balanced Working Mom Collective. Topics in this episode:
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| 07 Mar 2022 | How to make big decisions | 00:20:25 | |
We all want big things in our life. We want jobs that are fulfilling, careers that are meaningful and lives that feel balanced. But when it comes to making decisions to go after those big things, that’s where women get stuck. In today’s podcast, I’m talking about why women get stuck in indecision. I’ll share about why it took me so long to make the big decision to become a coach and how I was able to overcome all the fears that came with making a big change. At the end, I will give you the one belief that is essential when making big decisions. Topics in this episode:
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| 14 Feb 2022 | 3 things you must know about your purpose | 00:21:08 | |
Women want to feel fulfilled in their job, especially if they are going to leave their baby to go do it. For many women, motherhood is a transition where the question “What is my purpose?” resurfaces as they manage the push and pull of work and motherhood. But there are a lot of misconceptions about defining your purpose. When you truly understand what your purpose is and what it is not, it becomes a tool that motivates you in what you already do and also becomes a guide to new opportunities. Topics in this episode:
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| 27 Jan 2025 | Why being intentional isn’t enough: The fastest way to achieve work-life balance | 00:25:44 | |
In this week's episode, I’m diving into why all the books, tools, and tips you’ve collected on work-life balance haven’t quite clicked yet - and the missing link that will change everything. You’ll hear real stories of working moms who’ve gone from burnout and regret to feeling calm, confident, and fully present in their lives. If you’re tired of wishing for balance and ready to actually experience it, this episode is for you. Let’s make 2025 the year you master work-life balance once and for all! Topics in this episode:
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| 18 Nov 2024 | Lost in motherhood? How to reclaim your purpose and presence | 00:28:04 | |
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m diving into a topic so many ambitious women wrestle with but rarely talk about—the motherhood identity crisis. Becoming a mom can flip your world upside down, leaving you questioning who you are, what you want, and if the career you’ve worked so hard for still aligns with the life you want to lead. I’m sharing my own experience of feeling lost after having kids, stories from my clients, and the transformative results they’ve achieved by navigating this identity shift with intention. If you’ve ever felt torn between your goals and your family, or like you’re failing at everything despite giving it your all, this episode is for you. Let’s explore how to regain your sense of purpose, calm your mind, and reclaim your power to make life feel intentional again. You don’t want to miss this one! Topics in this episode:
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| 20 Dec 2021 | Choose your perspective | 00:13:32 | |
There are many different perspectives you can have of your year. Some of them will leave you feeling dissatisfied and disappointed, and others will leave you feeling inspired and proud. Which perspective you choose is up to you. Perspective is a choice and as you look back on 2021 I want you to feel good about what you achieved and who you were. In this episode I will help you actively cultivate a perspective of your year that makes you feel good and leaves you feeling satisfied. Topics in this episode:
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| 28 Aug 2023 | The “do something luxurious” challenge | 00:27:48 | |
Last week I challenged my client, Lindsay, to do something luxurious. Something that felt a little excessive (maybe even a little irresponsible). As a high achiever, her brain was stuck in trying to make the most of her time and I wanted her to focus less on productivity and more on doing things that simply felt good. She accepted my challenge and in today’s episode I am offering the same challenge to you. You deserve to live a life of luxury, a life of great comfort! I will give you several ideas that Lindsay and I came up with and share more about what this challenge is and how irresponsibility, guilt and a lack of worthiness are getting in the way, and then what to do about them. Topics in this episode:
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| 22 Apr 2024 | Listener question and answer - feeling undervalued | 00:25:06 | |
In today's podcast episode, I tackle the challenging topics that resonate deeply with many of you. I delve into listeners questions on the struggles of feeling undervalued at work, the complexities of networking, and the harsh realities of the motherhood penalty. It's a packed episode filled with heartfelt inquiries from the Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms community, highlighting the universal challenges and offering guidance on how to navigate these tough situations with confidence. Whether you're dealing with workplace issues or personal development hurdles, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice. Topics in this episode:
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| 04 Jul 2022 | Following through with your boundaries | 00:19:15 | |
The only thing getting in the way of you following through with your work-out, or leaving work on time, or not checking email or logging back on at night, the only thing getting in the way of you holding your boundaries…is an emotion. Emotions are what drive all our actions (or inactions) and when you learn to actually feel an emotion, rather than avoid it or judge it, holding your boundaries will get immensely easier. In today’s episode I walk you through exactly what it takes to follow-through with the commitments and boundaries that will help you feel balanced. Topics in this episode:
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| 07 Jun 2021 | Enoughness | 00:24:42 | |
In today's episode we're going to talk about enoughness. This is the belief that you are enough and that you're doing enough. A balanced life is a life where you don't constantly feel like you should be doing more. A balanced life is a life that doesn't feel like you're lacking anything. A balanced life is a life of enough. So today I'm going to focus on three “not enough” thoughts that are causing imbalance and then teach you how to turn those around so that you can begin to create balance by feeling enough. Topics in this episode:
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| 03 May 2021 | Navigating the work to home transition | 00:20:28 | |
In this episode, I am going to talk about creating a work-to-home transition. This is the moment of the day that is the most crucial to creating work-life balance. It's that moment where the demands of your family meet the exhaustion of your workday and you can set yourself up to feel connected and present by creating a short 10-minute transition routine. I will be breaking down the 4 parts of a good transition, explain why each are important and then give examples for each. Topics in this episode:
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| 08 Apr 2024 | Everything to everyone all at once (with Kim Nguyen) | 00:52:58 | |
In this episode, I sit down with Kim, my coaching client to talk about managing a successful career and being a devoted mom. We dive into how society often expects us to be everything to everyone all at once, the importance of truly being present in both our professional and personal lives, and how coaching turned out to be a lifesaver for her in navigating a balanced life. Kim shares her personal journey of how coaching opened her eyes to what's genuinely important and taught her to be at peace with the balancing act of career and family life. This episode all about shaking off the guilt, discovering what really drives us, and making choices that allow us to thrive in our careers while being a present and connected mom. Topics in this episode:
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| 01 Apr 2024 | Stop rushing | 00:23:43 | |
“Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go!” or “Come on, come on, come on!” these are familiar phrases when rushing through daily life, particularly as a working mom. Although every working mom can relate, rushing is completely optional. There is a physical, mental and emotional impact that a “rushed” life has that takes away from the calm, present and joy-filled experience of everyday life and there is a way you can avoid it. In this episode, I dive deep into the mindset behind this hurried life, dissecting how our day-to-day hustle shapes our interactions and well-being and how, in the end, we bring this upon ourself (yikes!). I will also dive into 3 steps to help you shift from the relentless chase against time to a more controlled and present approach to life's demands. Topics in this episode:
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| 16 Jan 2023 | 5 must-have mindsets that create balance | 00:23:58 | |
On today’s episode I am sharing 5 must-have mindsets if you want to create a life that feels balanced because a life a life that feels balanced starts in your mind. We like to think that if we just control how much we work or when we check email, that magically we will feel more present and content, but in reality, our mindset is the first thing that needs to change. These 5 simple mindsets are what will allow you to actually shut down your work-brain with your computer, to be present and focused when you are with your family and they will allow you to schedule in time for just YOU. Topics in this episode:
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| 27 Sep 2021 | Do’s and Don’ts to Increasing Confidence After Motherhood | 00:44:47 | |
Building off of last week’s episode on growing your confidence, in today’s podcast I am giving you access to the first day of a 4-day training I offered called 3 Confidence Building Strategies for Working Moms. In day 1 of the training I give an overview of why so many working moms feel a dip in confidence after they become moms and give you the do’s and don’ts of trying to regain it. Topics in this episode:
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| 25 Mar 2024 | The 75/25 rule (stop wasting time overpreparing) | 00:30:11 | |
In this episode I introduce the "75/25 rule," where you make it a goal to ONLY be 75% ready for meetings, presentations, or talks with clients, instead of stressing out to get everything perfect. I will explain why going beyond 75% preparedness often doesn't pay off in terms of the extra time and energy spent. In this episode I will discuss the downsides of overpreparing, like missing out on quality time with family or personal hobbies because you're too caught up in work details. When you are not aiming for 100% preparedness, you can save yourself from feeling stressed and make room for the things in life that make you happy. At the end of the episode, I will offer 3 tips to adopt the 75/25 rule in your daily routine. I will share stories from working moms who've strived for only 75% preparedness and found a better balance between their work and personal lives. Topics in this episode:
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| 26 Jun 2023 | Stay-at-home mom envy | 00:19:19 | |
Do you ever wish you could be a stay-at-home mom? Or maybe you don’t wish to be home with your kids ALL the time, but you just wish you could work less hours and be home with them more? I call this stay-at-home mom envy. In today’s podcast, I share about my own experience of stay-at-home mom envy and share with you the truth about where it comes from and why it pops up. Topics in this episode:
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| 06 Jun 2022 | You don’t need more time to feel balanced (part 5) | 00:16:55 | |
If you cannot create more hours in a day, in order to achieve balance, the only two things you can do are: learn how to achieve more in less time and change the way you think about time. Because in a balanced life, the time you have feels like “enough” and you feel at peace with the ways you are spending it. In today’s podcast I am going to challenge the way you think about time and give you 3 necessary shifts in your mindset on time. This is step 5 of a 5-part series on creating sustainable work life balance. Topics in this episode:
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| 09 Mar 2021 | Welcome to Ambitious & Balanced Working Moms! | 00:01:48 | |
This is a show for working moms who want to balance their ambitious career goals with their life as a mom. Being a career-driven woman is hard and confusing after having kids but each week, Certified Professional Life Coach Rebecca Olson will share bite-size stories, tips and strategies to help you regain your confidence, make decisions you trust, and create a positive mindset that supports the ambitious life you want to live. Rebecca remembers how challenging it was after returning from maternity leave and will teach you how to be both productive at work and present with your family. If you never want to choose between your career and being a great mom, you’ll find answers and support right here. Learn more at rebeccaolsoncoaching.com. | |||
| 03 Jan 2022 | Enoughness (rebroadcast) | 00:26:13 | |
There are three beliefs that are at the foundation of work-life balance. I am enough. I am doing enough. I am good enough. These three beliefs make up the Enough Triad. When you believe you have done enough, you stop working late. When you feel like you are good enough, you stop needing to please everyone. And when you believe you are enough, you stop trying to prove yourself. At the core of all imbalanced behaviors is one of these three beliefs and in this episode, I'm going to talk about the inverse of each of them and how they create the foundation of an imbalanced life. In this rebroadcasted episode, I invite you to consider making “enoughness” your new year’s resolution. Topics in this episode:
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| 31 May 2021 | 5 Secrets to Living in the Present | 00:24:14 | |
In this in this week's episode I’m focusing on what it takes to be present. A balanced life is a present life. You want to be present for all the milestones that your kids will meet. You want to be present for the successes that you experience in your job. You want to experience all of the joy that comes from the life that you're creating. Oftentimes ambitious working moms struggle with being so present because we are doers and we go go go, so in this episode I want to breakdown exactly what being present means, the two most common things that take us away from being present and then give you 5 very practical strategies for becoming a present working mom. Topics in this episode:
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| 08 Nov 2021 | Should you quit your job? | 00:25:27 | |
After becoming a mom, I wrestled with the idea of quitting my job but felt trapped in golden handcuffs. I needed to feel sure that quitting was the right move, but I never felt 100% certain. It took a year of soul searching to feel the inner peace to finally quit and in today's podcast I’m sharing how I got there. Topics in this episode:
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| 28 Feb 2022 | Making decisions you feel certain about | 00:23:39 | |
Your brain craves certainty when making decisions. It wants to know you’re getting it “right”. But often times that feeling of certainty can feel illusive, almost magical, and certainly not anything you can control. But certainty is just a feeling, and like any other feeling, it comes from the way you think. In today’s podcast I’m sharing with you how to cultivate certainty when making decisions, there are just 4 things you need to know. Topics in this episode:
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| 10 Apr 2023 | Don't lower your standard | 00:16:09 | |
You don’t need to lower your standards in order to create work-life balance and you don’t need to settle for B+ work. Instead you need to reprioritize; to trade off being available to your coworkers to being available to your family. To trade off feeling 100% prepared for every meeting and presentation to being 75% prepared and trusting yourself for the rest. In today’s podcast I will share with you why reprioritizing is not lowering your standard and walk you through several examples of what needs to be reprioritized in order to feel balanced. Topics in this episode:
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| 26 Jul 2021 | Unplug from work in 4 easy steps | 00:40:50 | |
Learning to unplug and turn off your work brain at the end of a workday or on a weekend is an important skill when creating a balanced life. Our brains crave rest and unplugging from email and notifications is one of the easiest ways to achieve that. But, of course, it is much harder said than done. Unplugging from work is not easy for many ambitious women and so in this episode I will dive into why unplugging is important, what gets in the way of unplugging and then give you a 4-step process for how to unplug. Topics in this episode:
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| 04 Dec 2023 | Holiday mistake #5: Not having a plan for when things get off track | 00:14:53 | |
There are 6 common mistakes that create stress and overwhelm for working moms during the holiday season. During this mini-series I will cover each mistake and teach you how to correct it. In today’s episode I dive into mistake #5: not having a plan for when you feel stressed and overwhelmed. Things will not always go according to plan during the holidays. At some point you will find yourself off-track feeling stressed out in ways you don’t want. This is to be expected and it’s not a big deal as long as you anticipate it and have a plan to get yourself back on track. Topics in this episode:
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| 01 Nov 2021 | Does your job need to be fulfilling to create balance? | 00:25:19 | |
We spend over a third of our awake life working. So, having a job that you want to go to every day is important, but is it necessary for creating work-life balance? If it is true , then you might just be chasing a perfect set of circumstances that will never exist. In this podcast I will share why a fulfilling job is NOT in fact required when creating a life that feels balanced and talk you through what is necessary instead. Topics in this episode:
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| 13 Nov 2023 | 7 ways to redirect your “not enough” thoughts | 00:30:05 | |
Everyone has “not enough” thoughts. These are the thoughts that sound like, “you’re not doing enough”, “you’re not good enough” or “you should be further ahead”. They are thoughts that make you think you are failing, behind or an imposter. In today’s podcast I will teach you 7 ways to redirect these thoughts. I will also explain the origin of these thoughts and the impact they have when you don’t redirect them. Topics in this episode:
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| 19 Dec 2022 | The home-to-work transition | 00:33:43 | |
Today on the podcast I’m sharing exactly what you need to do in the first 15 minutes of your workday to be the most productive and effective with your time. I call it a home-to-work transition. This is time you set aside to prepare your head and heart for the workday ahead so that as soon as you start, you feel focused, present and ready to hit the ground running. There are two parts in a good home-to-work transition, and I will break down each of them and give you lots of examples of exactly how to do it. Topics in this episode:
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| 15 Apr 2024 | Listener question and answer - falling back into old habits | 00:31:13 | |
In today's episode, we are doing a listener question and answer. We are diving into questions that you submitted via email or social media. Today, we are covering questions around what happens when you simply do not have enough time to get everything done and how you handle all of the overwhelm that comes with that. We will talk about what happens when you slip back into cycles of over prioritizing work and scheduling over times of self care. And lastly, we will dig into compromising on parenting boundaries and what to do when your kid just wants to eat fruit snacks for breakfast! This is going to be a two part series, and next week we are going to be covering additional questions that were submitted from listeners just like you. So be sure to hit the subscribe button and tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts. Topics in this episode:
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| 06 May 2024 | How to end the "shoulding" (with Marilen Abbago) | 00:52:33 | |
In this episode of the podcast, we delve into overcoming the burden of 'shoulding'—that nagging feeling of always having to meet certain expectations. I chat with my client Marilyn about how this constant pressure was dictating her life choices, causing stress and preventing her from being present with her family. Throughout our coaching, we explored identifying these intrusive thoughts and finding strategies to pivot away from them. Marilyn shares her journey of shifting from feeling overwhelmed by obligations to embracing a more balanced, fulfilling life as a working mom. Topics in this episode:
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| 19 Jul 2021 | Welcome Disappointment | 00:17:54 | |
Disappointment is not what you think it is. It's not something you want to avoid, it's not something that says you're doing something wrong, it's not something that indicates you're not good enough or you're not capable. Disappointment is actually in an emotion that ambitious women experience when they go after big things. It's an emotion that we actually want to have around because it tells us we're on the right track. In this podcast I want to help you learn to normalize and welcome disappointment while loving yourself through the process. Topics in this episode:
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| 24 Jul 2023 | Defining a metric of success | 00:20:47 | |
How do you define success and how do you measure it? If success is based on your achievements, then it will always have you striving to do more. If it is based on feeling happy, then it will have you trying to control everyone and everything. In today’s episode I share why it’s important to define success FOR YOU and determine a simple metric to ensure you stay on track. Topics in this episode:
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| 05 Jul 2021 | Freedom From Mom-Guilt in 3 Steps | 00:22:35 | |
This week on the podcast we are addressing the #1 thing working moms need freedom from: guilt. Guilt is the emotion that shows up when you feel you aren’t a good enough mom. Most working moms never question guilt. They assume that they don’t have any control over it. So today we are going to take a stand against guilt. I will address what guilt actually is, where it comes from, how to create your own criteria for determining if you are a good mom and then a simple 3 step process to help free you from guilt whenever it decides to drop in. Topics in this episode:
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| 19 Sep 2022 | The truth about people pleasing | 00:23:04 | |
People pleasing is a behavior that prevents women from experiencing work-life balance. It causes them to say yes to too many things, to not delegate, to work late and always be available. People pleasers don’t want anyone else to feel disappointed and so they avoid conflict at all costs. But people pleasing isn’t really what you think. In today’s podcast, I’m sharing the truth about people pleasing, what you’re actually trying to avoid by people pleasing and 2 things you need to do to stop the people pleasing behaviors. Topics in this episode:
Show Notes & References:In 6 months you can stop people pleasing and start controlling your schedule, presence and energy. Click here to schedule a free call and learn more about coaching: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book Don’t forget to leave a rating and review to help spread this resource to other working moms! | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | 4 tools to calm down your brain (with Cathy Sullivan) | 00:49:32 | |
As a working mom your brain is likely always "on". You are constantly thinking about the things that need to get accomplished and the decisions that need to be made. For my client Cathy, these constant to-do’s, the second-guessing of herself, the need to make sure she bought the right products and was always prepared…this constant chatter in her head was preventing her from being happy and present in the way that she wanted. In coaching, Cathy learned several tools to help manage all of the thoughts in her head and the overwhelm that came with it and on today’s podcast she is sharing her top 4. Topics in this episode:
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| 19 Feb 2024 | Being raised by a stay-at-home mom | 00:23:21 | |
What happens if you were raised by a stay-at-home mom (and that is not what you have chosen to do) or the way you see other working mom’s balance life is not working for you? When you want to do things differently than your parents or peer group and you have no examples on how to do it, there are two specific questions your brain needs you to answer to ensure you are making the right decision and there will be no regrets. Your brain is craving direction and in today’s podcast I walk you through exactly what you need to do in order to feel clear and confident in your decision to work and to live regret-free. And I’ll also cover what it takes to be an amazing parent despite not having more time with your kids. Topics in this episode:
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| 15 Nov 2021 | Managing Imposter Syndrome | 00:48:33 | |
Nicole felt like an imposter in her job. Even though she had been at her company for over a decade, her brain continued to tell her that she wasn’t good enough. She was convinced the only way to manage life as a working mom was to pull back in her career. But in coaching, she learned how to step back from the imposter voice and shift it into something positive. She started naming and believing what made her exceptional as an employee, mom and human and her confidence increased. In this episode, Nicole shares several tools that helped her manage her imposter thoughts and create a balanced and fulfilling working mom life. Topics in this episode:
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| 04 Nov 2024 | Two years later: the coaching lessons that stuck (with Kelly Luttinen) | 00:49:35 | |
In this week’s episode, I chat with Kelly, a former client who shares how coaching helped her stop compartmentalizing emotions, find balance, and become a stronger leader. She reveals her favorite tool, “Thought Adoption,” which shifted her mindset and gave her confidence in both work and motherhood. If you’re curious about the lasting impact of coaching, this episode is for you! Topics in this episode:
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| 17 Feb 2025 | Feel Good in Your Body (with Laura Conley) | 00:35:02 | |
I have a super exciting episode for you today working moms. I’m diving into a powerful and much-needed conversation with fellow coach and friend, Laura Conley, who helps moms lose weight for the last time - without dieting, calorie counting, or excessive workouts. We’re not just talking about how to fit health into your busy life, but more importantly, what it takes to feel good in your body. If you've ever had a running mental dialogue about your weight, what you're eating, or how your clothes fit, this episode is for you. We’re unpacking the mindset, the body connection, and the real reasons behind your health goals - so you can break free from diet drama and finally feel amazing. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one! Topics in this episode:
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| 06 Sep 2021 | You’re a Better Mom Because You Work | 00:24:53 | |
You are a better mom because you work, your kids are better because you work and your work is getting a better employee because you're a mom. These three core beliefs are at the heart of achieving an ambitious and balanced life. In today’s podcast I will breakdown how each of these three beliefs are true and give detailed evidence for why and how to start believing them. Topics in this episode:
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| 05 Dec 2022 | Becoming a confident decision maker (with Amanda Yan) | 00:46:14 | |
Amanda wanted to make more confident decisions. She is a working mom of 2 and was passionate about her job but she had an overactive brain that constantly told her she wasn’t doing enough or she was doing it wrong. She came to coaching to end the second guessing. She wanted to learn how to trust herself and her priorities. In this interview we discuss exactly what it took for Amanda to become a confident decision maker. Topics in this episode:
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| 18 Oct 2021 | The Truth About Creating Boundaries Between Work & Home | 00:24:00 | |
Family is your #1 priority, but are you actually prioritizing them? Is your work getting your best self while your family gets the leftovers? In this episode I’m spilling the truth about what a boundary is and what it takes to create them between work and home. There are 3 things that are keeping you from holding to your boundaries, people pleasing, perfectionism and hyper-doing and I will explain what it takes to overcome each of them. Topics in this episode:
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| 15 May 2023 | Caring for yourself on a hard day | 00:22:52 | |
Hard days happen. It’s something that we have to accept as human beings. But hard days don’t have to derail you. You can still be productive, efficient, and kind even when you’re not having the best day. In today’s episode, I want to share with you 3 key things you can do to help care for yourself on a hard day so that you can still show up as the mom, leader and person you want to be. Topics in this episode:
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| 28 Oct 2024 | Career vs. motherhood - who will win? | 00:27:39 | |
In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm tackling the real, unfiltered challenges that ambitious working moms face at the crossroads of career and family. I share surprising stats and heartfelt client stories that might feel all too familiar, plus practical, real-life strategies you can actually use to manage both worlds. From navigating the “mom identity crisis” to building confidence and staying on track with your goals, this episode has everything you need to feel empowered and clear on your path forward. Trust me, you won’t want to miss it! Topics in this episode:
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| 26 Aug 2024 | 3 step roadmap to an ambitious and balanced life {+ exciting announcement} | 00:36:07 | |
In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm excited to walk you through the Ambitious and Balanced process, where I break down the three key steps that are essential for creating a balanced life as a working mom. I'll guide you through each step, revealing the exact process I'll be using in my upcoming group coaching program, Ambitious & Balanced. Plus, I’m sharing all the juicy details about this program. So if you’ve been craving a life where you’re calm, confident, and truly in control, you won’t want to miss this episode! Topics in this episode:
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| 24 Oct 2022 | Get back on track in 2 minutes or less | 00:27:52 | |
What do you do when you realize you are doing the very thing you don’t want to do? For example, you are distracted on your phone when with your kids, unable to shut down your work brain, saying yes to too many things, yelling at your kids or logging back on at night. How do you get yourself back on track? In this episode I am sharing 8 tools that take 2 minutes or less to help you reset so you can quickly get back on track toward balance and happiness. Topics in this episode:
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| 27 May 2024 | The paid family leave crisis (with Orli Cotel at Mom's First) | 00:52:24 | |
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On this week’s episode of the podcast, I chat with Orli Cotel from Moms First about the urgent need for systemic changes to support working moms. We dive into the shocking fact that one in four women return to work just two weeks after giving birth due to the lack of paid family leave, and we cover the importance of advocating for better workplace policies, cultural shifts, and legislative changes. Orli shares personal stories and practical steps for driving change, making this episode a must-listen for anyone passionate about supporting working moms. Topics in this episode:
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| 05 Apr 2021 | The link between your brain and balance (part 3) | 00:14:39 | |
Your brain is so powerful, that your thoughts are like a self-fulfilling prophecy. They will either move you forward or hold you back. Which means, you have to be able to control what's going on in your brain if you want to have an ambitious and balanced life. In this episode we will be focusing on the third component that creates balance: a controlled mind. What we feel stems from what we think. The literal words that go through your head are what create sensations or feelings in your body. So if you want to feel balanced, you have to think thoughts that create a feeling of balance. In this episode, I am going to teach you how your thoughts are connected to your emotions, the most common thoughts that create imbalance and exactly what you should be thinking instead. This is part 3 of a 4 part series on creating work-life balance. Topics in this episode:
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Want some additional support to creating work-life balance? Check out the Work-Life Balance Formula, a free training where I teach you the exact equation for feeling present at home and happy at work. Click here to sign up: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.net/balanceformula | |||
| 26 Apr 2021 | Success is not dependent on time | 00:18:27 | |
In this episode, I am going to talk about why you don’t need more time to be successful. That actually, success has nothing to do with time. Our brains only think we need “more time” to be successful because we’ve never pushed ourselves to think otherwise. I will break down the way a balanced person views success and explain exactly how they are able to achieve more in less time. Success does not define you. Who you are as a person has nothing to do with being successful. You are a good mom, wife & worker despite your outward successes. When you believe this, you are free to achieve, try, take risks, say no, do all the things because it doesn’t define who you are. And when you believe that success is not dependent on time you will begin to push your brain to think more creatively so you reach the desired outcome in shorter periods of time. Topics in this episode:
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| 26 Feb 2024 | The pivot moment | 00:23:17 | |
The pivot moment is the moment you realize you’re about to say yes to something you don’t want to, or you’re feeling anxious about an upcoming presentation even though you’re prepared. It’s the moment you feel your anger rising at your kids that usually results in yelling., or the moment you feel the urge to log back on to work even though you know the best thing is to rest. It's the pivotal moment where you have a choice. You can either keep thinking, feeling or doing what you’re doing (which won’t result in what you want) or you can change course. In today’s episode I’m talking why learning how to navigate the pivot moment it is one of the most powerful things you can do as a working mom and I will share what it takes to create an effective pivot. Topics in this episode:
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| 29 Nov 2023 | Holiday mistake #4: Not expecting big emotions | 00:11:03 | |
There are 6 common mistakes that create stress and overwhelm for working moms during the holiday season. During this mini-series I will cover each mistake and teach you how to correct it. In today’s episode I dive into mistake #4: not expecting big emotions. During the holidays, there will be more meltdowns for both you and your kids. It’s to be expected. Everyone is off rhythms and there is simply more expectations and demands on everyone. In this episode I share why it is vital for you to expect big emotions and create a plan to compassionately handle them. Topics in this episode:
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| 30 May 2022 | Creating and sticking to boundaries (part 4) | 00:21:05 | |
Boundaries are the decisions you make to either protect (or not protect) the things that are most important to you, things like time with your family, date nights, rest and working-out. Every day you make decisions to either honor those priorities and keep them safe, or not. In today’s podcast, I help you understand exactly what it takes to prioritize the things that matter most and I explain the 3 most common breaks in your boundary. This is step 4 of a 5-part series on creating sustainable work life balance. Topics in this episode:
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| 31 Oct 2022 | How to not fail when pursuing your dream (with Sara Federschmidt) | 00:53:37 | |
Sara is following her dream! After being out of veterinarian school for just one year, she will be opening her own clinic. But this dream may never have happened, had it not been for coaching. Over the course of 6 months Sara learned to trust herself and end the constant internal questioning. She stopped thinking she needed the perfect plan to execute her dreams and instead learned to lean on her own knowledge, instincts and confidence. Today, Sara prioritizes time to herself, workouts and time with her family, despite all the busyness of starting up a clinic. In this interview, Sara shares some the mindsets and tools she learned, and still uses, since coaching that helped her overcome the fear of going out on her own while still maintaining work-life balance. Topics in this episode:
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| 25 Sep 2023 | How to let go of how others feel | 00:25:23 | |
“I don’t know how to make him happy. “I don't want her to cry.” “I need to make sure she understands.” “I don’t want them to feel disappointed.” “I want them to feel like I care.” What do each of these thoughts have in common? They have you trying to control how someone else feels, which is actually something that is never in your control. In today’s podcast I talk about why you should stop trying to make other people feel a certain way and why it's OK to let people feel any emotions (even the icky ones). Topics in this episode:
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| 19 Aug 2024 | Balance foundations: How to control your mental energy | 00:27:00 | |
In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm tackling how to regain control over your energy as a busy working mom. We all know how exhausting it can be to juggle everything, but today, I'm sharing 2 powerful tools to help you reclaim your mental and physical energy. This is the last step in my 3 step process, if you're tired of feeling drained and overwhelmed, you won't want to miss this episode! Topics in this episode:
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| 04 Sep 2023 | How to feel certain | 00:20:47 | |
It’s very uncomfortable for your brain to be in uncertainty. To not know. To be unclear on the answer. To not be sure that something is right. When you feel uncertain and are unable to make a decision, you start to feel stuck and your brain experiences tunnel vision (where it hyper focuses on the problem). In today’s podcast I am talking about what to do when you feel uncertain. There’s a magical question I ask my clients, when they’re in a state of not knowing (in other words uncertainty) that helps get them out of the problem so they can think clearly and make powerful decisions to move forward without guilt or anxiety. Tune in to learn more about how it works. Topics in this episode:
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| 16 Aug 2021 | How to Develop Self-Compassion | 00:28:48 | |
Tune in this week to discover the importance of self-compassion. Instead of beating yourself up and stuffing your emotions away when you fail, feel inadequate or face hardship, I will teach you how to treat yourself with kindness. There are two cycles women get stuck in when they feel inadequate, and I will explain how to identify and ultimately get yourself out of them so that you can keep moving forward without all the lingering emotion. Topics in this episode:• As I reflected on my recent birthday, the top lesson I learned that changed everything. • Why we get into the beat-up cycle and can’t seem to let go of our failures. • What happens when you ignore your actual feelings and thoughts and how to avoid it. • How self-compassion and being ambitious are connected. • What exactly is self-compassion? • A 3-step process to develop your own self-compassion process Show Notes:• Join the Ambitious and Balanced Working Mom Collective – This is a group coaching program for working moms looking to create the building blocks to work-life balance. The program teaches you a 5-step process, includes weekly group coaching and a private community of working moms all determined to create a balanced life. Find out more information here: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/collective | |||
| 01 May 2023 | 3 strategies to increase productivity | 00:27:09 | |
Many ambitious women think, “If I could just get a little more done, then I could feel calmer and more present.” It feels like the solution to feeling more balanced is having a shorter to-do list and learning to achieve more in less time. And it is true! Having less on your list helps alleviate stress and anxiety. It helps end overwhelm so you walk away from your workday feeling productive and satisfied (which is very important in creating a balanced life). In today’s episode, I decided to get super practical and walk you through my top three strategies to being more productive. You ready? Let’s get to it! Topics in this episode:
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| 09 Dec 2024 | Balancing life through the holiday hustle | 00:26:54 | |
In this week's episode of the podcast, we’re diving into the ultimate holiday dilemma: how to have it all - the magic, the joy and the rest, without the stress and burnout. I’ll share the secret to creating a holiday season you’ll actually look back on with pride and happiness, plus actionable tips to prioritize what matters most, let go of the rest, and stay connected to what you truly want this season. If you’re craving a holiday filled with joy, presence, and balance, you won’t want to miss this episode! Topics in this episode:
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| 02 Dec 2024 | Breaking the seven-year itch and rekindling joy | 00:33:52 | |
In this week's episode of the podcast, we're diving into the "seven-year itch," but not in the way you're thinking. It's not about your marriage—it's about your life. You know that phase where things feel a bit stale and rinse-and-repeat? I’ve been there, and so have many of my clients. I’m sharing the 5 key areas of life to focus on so you can fall in love with your life again—without making drastic changes. Ready to wake up excited about your day? This is your episode. Topics in this episode:
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| 11 Jul 2022 | Living for the weekend | 00:24:07 | |
Living for the weekends is a sign of imbalance. It says that you are not finding enough rest, rejuvenation, and satisfaction in your everyday life. It’s a sign that your brain and body need a much needed “break”. But in a balanced life you are not constantly needing a break because there is a healthy balance between work and rest. In today’s podcast I break down the four reasons you are living for the weekend and explain what you need to do to break the cycle. Topics in this episode:
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| 07 Feb 2022 | What to do when you feel overwhelmed | 00:21:12 | |
Let’s talk about overwhelm. Overwhelm doesn’t just happen to us. It’s an emotion our brain uses to communicate important questions. When we see overwhelm as a sign to stop and talk to our brains about what is causing the overwhelm, we can learn how to leverage it, instead of feeling bogged down by it. In this episode I will walk you through the 3 steps to leveraging overwhelm so you can feel more free, confident, and energized (ya, know…sort of the opposite of overwhelmed). Topics in this episode:
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| 08 May 2023 | Shifting your mindset (with Meredith McCay) | 00:38:32 | |
Can you really create balance with only changing your mindset? For most working moms, it feels like a lot more needs to shift other than your thoughts, but for my client Meredith, a mindset shift was what really made a difference. Her circumstances are almost exactly the same and yet she is out of survival mode, feeling engaged and present with her kids AND the changes feel completely sustainable. How did she do it? She changed her thoughts. Listen in as she shares more of her coaching journey and the mindset tools that really made a difference. Topics in this episode:
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| 17 Jul 2023 | 4 tools to calm down your brain (with Cathy Sullivan) rebroadcast | 00:51:00 | |
As a working mom your brain is likely always "on". You are constantly thinking about the things that need to get accomplished and the decisions that need to be made. For my client Cathy, these constant to-do’s, the second-guessing of herself, the need to make sure she bought the right products and was always prepared…this constant chatter in her head was preventing her from being happy and present in the way that she wanted. In coaching, Cathy learned several tools to help manage all of the thoughts in her head and the overwhelm that came with it and on today’s podcast she is sharing her top 4. Topics in this episode:
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| 22 Nov 2023 | Holiday mistake #2: Not creating a specific plan | 00:15:11 | |
There are 6 common mistakes that create stress and overwhelm for working moms during the holiday season. During this mini-series I will cover each mistake and teach you how to correct it. In today’s episode I dive into mistake #2: not creating a specific plan to achieve the holiday experience you want. To ensure you are successful this holiday season, all the tasks, activities and rest time must be scheduled into your calendar. In today’s episode, I explain how to calendar your holiday plan with ease so the holidays feel easy and doable. Topics in this episode:
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| 20 Feb 2023 | Advocating for yourself | 00:20:09 | |
Advocating for yourself is a skill. It is something that you can learn and practice. Advocating for yourself creates confidence, motivation and helps you have effective conversations with your boss. In today’s episode, I am sharing 4 tips to effectively advocate for yourself and I will share the most common reasons women find it challenging. Topics in this episode:
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| 16 Dec 2024 | Presence over presents: the secret to joy during the holidays | 00:26:26 | |
In this week’s episode, I’m diving into the secret to experiencing joy during the holidays: being truly present. If you’re tired of rushing through the season, juggling endless to-do lists, and feeling like you need a vacation from your vacation, this episode is for you. I’ll share a powerful way to think about presence, practical tips to calm your mind, and how to finally enjoy the magic of the holidays without the stress. Tune in to discover how to align your mind and body, so you can create meaningful, joyful moments this season and beyond! Topics in this episode:
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| 19 Apr 2021 | Your value isn't found in your career | 00:16:39 | |
In today’s episode I'm going to be addressing one of the most important topics to creating balance in your life: your value. Essentially your worth. As we become adults, we learn that our value has a lot to do with both the quality and quantity of our output – our accomplishments - but that isn’t really where our true value lies. Our value lies in something much deeper than that, and as you begin to realign your value away from your career & accomplishments, you’re going to have a much easier time creating a balanced life. If your value isn’t found in your career and your accomplishments, where is found? In simply being you! Your value is found in the core pieces of who you are. I call this your human value. In this episode I am breaking down the difference between your accomplished value and your human value and explaining why it is important to shift the way you see your value. Topics in this episode:
Show Notes:Want some help aligning your value to the core of who you are? Book a free breakthrough call and let’s begin the process of building up your confidence and human value. Schedule your call here: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book Want some additional support to creating work-life balance? Check out the Work-Life Balance Formula, a free training where I teach you the exact equation for feeling present at home and happy at work. Click here to sign up: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.net/balanceformula | |||