COACHED with Coach Keren (Keren Eldad)

Welcome to a warm call-in show to answer your questions on how to stay FOCUSED – which seems especially pertinent in light of the Covid crisis.

Focus or the ability to stay focused – which is to stay committed and passionate and on task - is a key element to success, according to many researchers, and according to superstars like Warren Buffet. Now, this is often a challenge for people, but in the era of working of home or of ongoing strife – such as a job search, in times of a pandemic – it may be even more challenging.  

To help keep every day fulfilling, even during this time of uncertainty I answer today’s callers' questions and give you some critical tips to staying focused and motivated. 

Book Recommendation: The Myth of Stress, by Andrew Bernstein. Download here: www.andrewbernstein.com 

We're going to talk about a topic that I take very seriously, and that's how to stop working all the time. I know that this is truly going to serve many of you out there. A massive mindset shift needs to happen in order to stop the glorification of busy. We need to go from "I have to do this" to "I get to do this." Once we create that transformation in our mindset, we can finally reply to our inner calling. I answer questions about becoming more efficient and easily being productive. Lastly, I reveal how you can finally find your true purpose and tap into your deepest passions.

In This Episode:

• [02:30] How to create an outstanding quality of work.
• [04:15] Question: I wanted to know what tools you would recommend in becoming more efficient? 
• [08:40] Question: How can I continue to get work done and feel productive easily rather than pushing so hard?
• [15:15] The word purpose sounds like a big deal, but it’s not. I reveal how you can find your purpose. 

Key Takeaways:

• The solution to untangling from overwhelmed to moving into better time management is understanding the difference between motivation and inspiration. 
• To feel less overwhelmed, you need to get clear on your priorities.
• People who work two jobs do not make enough money to thrive in our country. Working harder doesn’t make you more successful – remember that. 
• It is time to tap into a passion rather than grit or perseverance. Then, tap into the greatness of what you are becoming rather than to the object of your pursuit.

What if you finally reach your biggest career or life goal, but don’t feel as excited as you thought you would?

On the fourth episode of the Coached Podcast’s new season, Coach Keren is joined by guest host Christopher Chandler to answer YOUR questions on the midlife shift, on change in general, and on the experiences surrounding personal grief. Chris is a superstar integrative nutrition health and wellness coach and instructor who experienced his own “Crisis to Awakening” moment on his life journey when at the age of 23,  he lost his father. 

Together, Chris joins Keren to give insight and guidance to two callers with dynamic but relatable questions surrounding lackluster feelings after reaching monumental life goals,  and honoring a desire to change our lives even when from the outside - our lives look pretty great to others. 

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IN THIS EPISODE

• [04:46] Chris shares the grief experience that shifted the trajectory of his life’s path.
• [07:41] Keren introduces the first question from Dev, an author who just published her book.  Dev’s question is: why doesn’t she feel happy and satisfied now that she has reached an awesome goal?
• [08:46] Christopher defines trauma regarding life experiences: “trauma is simply an experience you had where you didn't have the coping skills to truly express how you're feeling”
• [17:03] Keren welcomes the second question from Kara who has called in asking for advice on how to make a big life change though it may come with the cost of upending her existing circumstances.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Trauma doesn’t necessarily happen surrounding grief, it can be caused by everyday experiences if you don’t have the tools to cope with the situation.

• You have everything you need, and life is urgent. Don’t wait until tomorrow to live the life you want.
• Comfort zones are meant to be blown up, don’t stay within the comfort zone if it is not serving you.

GUEST BIO:

Chris Chandler is a husband, friend, brother, uncle, nutrition and joy coach, Master SoulCycle instructor, and a Regional Vice President with Arbonne International.  Chris is certified through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. He offers 1:1 coaching where he helps clients feel nourished in all aspects of their life. He also does motivational and educational speeches at conferences and seminars.

LINKS:

Christophers Website

Kereneldad.com

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Are you feeling un-empowered because the dreams of your younger self have not been achieved? 

It’s not too late – YOU get to choose how you live the second half of your life. The world is still your oyster but this time around you have the wisdom that comes with age. When you pair your wisdom with your dreams – you will be unstoppable! 

In the eighth episode of the Coached Podcast’s new season, Coach Keren is joined by the impressive Jade Sheppard to answer YOUR questions on the midlife shift. Jade is the President, Owner of Gideon USA, Malibu Popoyo, Scarlet Society, and Fermenteria. Not only is she a serial entrepreneur, but Jade is also the mother of three and a bona-fide adrenaline junkie. 

Together, Keren and Jade dive into what a midlife shift means and looks like through the lens of awakening, excitement and eagerness for more - as they answer caller’s questions. You will not want to miss this one.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [02:32] Keren defines the midlife crisis as the loss of our identity,  revealed often through a change in physical circumstances, and notes that at this halfway point in life, people tend to re-evaluate their lives.
• [05:25] Keren introduces a book by author James Hollis – The Midlife Passage from Misery to Meaning in Midlife. She quotes a powerful passage from the book: “if we realize that the assumptions by which the person has lived his or her life are collapsing, that the assembled strategies of the provisional personality are de-compensating, that a worldview is falling apart, then the thrashing about is understandable.
• [07:08] Keren introduces Jade Sheppard, who talks about her new business Scarlet Society, and their goal: to normalize women’s sexual health and wellness after 40. Jade created this company following her divorce when she felt unsupported and uninspired by what was out there in the market for women's sexuality in the second half of their lives
• [14:46] Jade discusses how she found her midlife crisis to be an awakening -  more of a blessing than something negative, setting the tone for the discussion with callers.
• [16:53] We hear from the first caller, Cindy, who feels sad because none of her dreams have been fulfilled. 
• [22:10] Keren and Jade answer Cindy’s question, and encourage Cindy to live her life for HER, giving suggestions on how to take one step at a time towards her goals which will yet be fulfilled.
• [25:43] Our second caller, Lila, explains that she has gone back to work and now that she is earning an income she has had a shift in her marriage dynamic. Her husband is not being supportive and has been treating her poorly, making her unhappy. She is wondering if this is a midlife shift.
• [28:58]Jade encourages Lila to take a deeper look, to dive deeper and see if the belittling and berating have been going on for longer than she has noticed. She asks Lila a powerful question – “if this was your child going through this situation, what would YOU tell her to do”
• [29:27] Keren asks Lila another powerful, thought-provoking question, “What would you do if you were not afraid?”. She explains that there is a certain level of fear that will keep us entrapped in a situation that may not be serving us, and that heeding that question may clarify for Lila what needs to be done. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• It is common for people to re-evaluate their lives at midlife, and this reckoning may give way to make dramatic changes if one ends up placing the blame on their career or spouse, etc instead of going inward. 
• The reckoning may shift your relationship with yourself for the better, but otherwise, your age doesn’t define your life. As long as you are alive and healthy, there is still time to accomplish your goals and life aspirations.
• If you are feeling stuck or unhappy in a situation, but are afraid of...

Remember the old cheers theme song? It started – making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got….  

To create a HAPPY work environment, it takes a strong top down and bottom up approach. It takes creativity and presence of mind. It takes clear communication and clear expectations.

You can have it. You can be the one to start it. There are many things you can do to make a sustainably happy organization. Here are some ways to get started: 

1. Hang with Happy Personalities

2. Play together

3. CARE. 

Finally - BE Positive 

Focus on the positive.

That doesn’t mean that you should ignore the things that need to be improved on, it just means that when you are looking for the solution you will lead them to it. And in the meantime, you will be a lot more fun to be around. 

Anyone can have a happy workplace if you take the time to make it a happy workplace. 

Quote: "Most of us would rather kill ourselves than be, particularly if who we think we are keeps dying. Many of us do." – Brad Blanton, Radical Honesty

In this deeply introspective episode, Keren discusses imposter syndrome, self-deception, and the anxiety around hiding our true selves. Inspired by Brad Blanton’s Radical Honesty, she emphasizes that to stop feeling like a fraud, you must stop behaving like one. With stories and sitcom references, this episode explores the toll of lies, encouraging listeners to commit to authenticity.

Tool of the Day: An Integrity Cleanse – a weeklong exercise in total honesty with yourself and others.

Referenced Books/Media:

• Radical Honesty by Brad Blanton

Modern Family (TV show reference)

Welcome back to another special episode – this time welcoming my extraordinary guest and friend, the best-selling author of “Ketotarian,” “The Inflammation Spectrum,” and “Intuitive Fasting,” and the host of the new podcast: The Art of Being Well, Dr. Will Cole. In today's episode, we're joining forces to share and discuss his thoughts about the backlash he suffered against his book, Intuitive Fasting, and how he dealt with the criticism and harsh words he faced on social media. Through the story of what happened, I talk to Dr. Cole about what he has learned from the experience, and how we can deal with criticism and taking accountability versus accepting shame, or shaming, as any form of legitimate means for creating change. 

Tune in as Dr. Cole speaks about the importance of compassion and acceptance and for his top tips to staying “in the arena” and delivering your best work and honest message - no matter what.

In This Episode:

• [05:25] Dr. Cole talks about the backlash he received from his book, “Intuitive Fasting,” and how he achieved a place of real peace with and through the ordeal.
• [08:15] Learn about what Intuitive Fasting is, why it’s not restrictive, and how it can inspire you to listen to your body.  
• [12:20] Listen to the story of how Dr. Cole came to thank the people that tried to silence him because it just made his presence more firm and his reach farther-reaching. 
• [18:15] Dr. Cole and I help you deconstruct how you can choose which feedback to take and which feedback not to take.
• [24:15] Why you need to be flexing your mindfulness muscles every single day, and a few excellent ways to do so. 

Key Takeaways:

• Root yourself in your intention. To rise above criticism, stay mindful and be gentle with yourself by recognizing if your intention was not to harm and was truly earnest.
• Shame feels like rejection. Social media shame feels like the possibility of collective rejection. You have to learn to identify this feeling and stop it in its tracks. To do so, first:  go inward and realize that nothing crazy is going on. That way, you can recognize that you will be okay and work through the details from a calm place. 
• Rely on a squad of people who have been in your shoes and can lend you a much greater perspective.
• Find the perspective of gratitude to ground yourself. Appreciation is like empathy: it dissolves the stinging effect of shame. 

In this episode, we're going to talk about taking a leap, or more specifically when and how to know that you can transition from a career to the next or from a situation to the next and so on and so forth. 

Are you ready?  

• Be brave
• Be resourceful 
• You're going to have to jump. And I call that the principle of knowing that you don't know what you don't know.
• At the end of that leap there always lies possibility.
• When you see water around your feet on the Titanic you might still feel like your vision ahead is unclear.
• Once you get clear on the fact that this here is a dead end for you and you get over the illusion that it's comfortable so yay, you're gonna be able to see the possibilities ahead and there are many.
• Focus on the possibilities and the excitement of going towards positivity rather than narrowly accepting what is confining yourself and feeling stuck
• You deserve to live with passion. You deserve to rock the career of your dreams and to have a nice friendly environment around you.

There will always be options and possibilities no matter what age or career field you are in.  In order to survive you will need to develop something that helps you stomach plot twists and take leaps because the leaps are no longer an option anymore.

There's a great book that I want to recommend for everybody out there. It's called When To Jump by Mike Lewis.

Life doesn't get better you get better. ~Joan Rivers

The key to managing other people is to add more value with them in mind.

Influence works through adding value in a way that is directed towards and influenced by the other.

Suggestions about navigating hierarchies and organizations and how to get your ideas heard by the right people 

Ask yourself...if you had a magic wand what would you like to see happen in your organization in six months. If you're the person asking these questions then you're the person that people want at the meetings. You're the one who makes people think about what they need and you're gonna help people think through these things.

Continue to be a value by doing what you're already doing. You're already generating ideas. You're already being proactive. You're already working on improving yourself and sharpen your skills

Everybody can be happy in life and at work. And I believe that everyone should. 

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Quote: "Kathy I’m lost," I said, though I knew she was sleeping. "I’m empty and aching and I don’t know why…" – Simon & Garfunkel, America

In this episode, Coach Keren Eldad explores the haunting feelings of emptiness and loss that often come with high achievement. With reference to Alexander Hamilton's "residual sadness of the driven man" from Ron Chernow's biography and the concept of "the cave you fear to enter" by Joseph Campbell, Keren breaks down why overachievers often feel like they’re endlessly striving yet remain unsatisfied. Through deeply personal stories and historical examples, this episode unveils why wealth and success often fail to fill the void.

Tool of the Day: A “Dream Map” to clarify what true happiness would look like in all areas of life.

Referenced Books/Media:

• America by Simon & Garfunkel (song)
• Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
• Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari (quoted from The Adam Grant Podcast)
• Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (film)

On today's episode I'll talk to you about The Power of Accepting YOURSELF.

Self acceptance contains the wisdom and the growth you truly desire. It is my personal belief that self-acceptance is the key to swapping that paltry and endless pursuit of money and status- for real success that actually feels good to us. In my work, I have found no single concept or understanding more conducive to your authentic freedom.

Quote: "If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free; if our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed." – Martin Luther King Jr.

This episode dives into the pervasive fear of losing financial security, even among the wealthy. Keren highlights the scarcity mindset, loss aversion from psychologists Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman, and the role of childhood trauma in shaping our financial fears. Through relatable examples, Keren reveals how this mindset traps people, showing that only by confronting these fears can we enjoy our wealth.

Tool of the Day: Start a “Wealth Consciousness” reading list, with top recommendations like You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero.

Referenced Books/Media:

• Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (concept of loss aversion)
• You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero

Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street (Netflix documentary)

In this episode, we are going back to the professional realm to talk about one of my favorite executive coaching subjects, networking. For anyone trying to get ahead in life but who believes they are not a great networker, listen in as I reveal the best ways to muster up the energy and motivation to network and make authentic connections that will serve you in life and business. Plus, I answer questions from callers, and Kristy Hurt tells a story about how she has created a powerhouse network upon which she founded her dream business at the end of the show.

In This Episode:

• [03:30] Networking isn’t a bad word! There are many benefits of having a network.
• [06:35] The best ways to muster up the energy and the motivation to network and make authentic connections.
• [09:15] Sonia from New York: how do you recommend getting started with The Dream 100?
• [16:30] Lauren from Brooklyn: how do I keep the faith that money will come when historically it hasn’t?
• [24:35] How I Live With Enthusiasm by Kristy Hurt.

Key Takeaways:

• Know your value and be authentic whenever you are networking – it will be the fastest way to make connections.
• When networking, be curious and ask genuine questions about the people you are getting to know.
• Don’t keep score when networking – relationships are not finite things, so keeping score won’t help your relationship thrive. Double your sales by following The Dream 100 Strategy.

IN TODAYS EPISODE: 

This episode is going to inspire you shake you up and give you some reasonable tips that you can immediately take action with.

Let's address reality.

We are the principal ones who are making ourselves overwhelmed. We're spending two hours a day on social media. We check our phones. One hundred and fifty times a day. And you corporates and all the rest of us spend about 25 percent of our day answering emails.

Start here by not beating yourself up for where you are. And by acknowledging what you really want instead. What you really want is to learn what you can do about the situation. AND I'M ABOUT TO GIVE YOU THE FUNDAMENTAL keys to help you stop feeling that annoying anxiety of so much to do so little time and more.

Isn't it true that we all work from home and so we all have a work life balance problem?

Define your working hours. I personally work no more than five hours a day. You might work out how many hours are right for you to work and carve those out and then just make those your hours no more. You have to know when to start your personal life. Otherwise you are never going to stop working with the devices today.

Manage your work and your time and to get stuff done. Make a to do list and don't just make a list like everybody does that just spews out everything that needs to get done.

In this episode of the Coached Podcast, Coach Keren sits down with two leaders, Hooman Yazhari and Yasmin Nouri - two entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, and people who are genuinely going forward in life. 

This episode uncovers how to quit playing small, have the audacity to live a big life, and live to the fullness of your potential. 

Many people think that a big life is not a possibility. However, you can turn those limiting beliefs around. Tune in as Hooman and Yasmin reveal how to embrace the endless possibilities that are rightfully yours even when you're scared, introverted, or confused.

In This Episode:

• [04:40] It takes audacity to live a life that feels really good to you. Hooman and Yasmin reveal how audacity plays a role in their lives.  
• [12:15] How being the child of immigrants adds an extra layer of audacity to your journey. 
• [21:35] Can introverts claim a disadvantage when it comes to audacity for going as far as they want?  
• [27:50] Everyone will have an opinion of you; blast past the discomfort that people will judge you. 
• [32:10] It is 100% worth it to go for a BIG life. 

Key Takeaways:

• When public speaking, the audience wants you to succeed. So, get out there and give it your best shot. 
• Audacity is about connecting to your WHY. You don’t necessarily need to have confidence; you need to have passion. 
• Other people’s opinions will not phase you as much when you are tuned into your passion. 
• Find the right tribe around you that will push you to the next level.

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Is it true that it's lonely being at the top? Tracy Holland joins the show to talk about themes related to success. Tracy isn't just at the top; she is the top - Tracy is an entrepreneur extraordinaire, serial entrepreneur and founder of Potential to Powerhouse, and the mother of three. Tracy explains why loneliness will depend on your perspective in both your life and in business. After all, we are what we think. Plus, Tracy reveals what it's like to grow the business of your dreams while being a devoted mother of three. Tune in as Tracy and Keren explore various ways to challenge yourself on your journey to growth, success, and happiness.  

In This Episode:

• [02:35] Why being lonely at the top depends on your perspective.  
• [06:30] Yes, it’s possible to grow the business of your dreams while being a devoted mother.  
• [12:05] You came to this planet to specifically do something – keep reminding yourself what that is. 
• [15:00] The reasons that you need to challenge yourself in order to grow into greatness. Plus, Tracy reveals how she loves to challenge herself. 

Key Takeaways:

• Learn how to cultivate consciousness: allow mindfulness to bring you peace in life and business.  
• Your life will unfold exactly how it’s supposed to – there’s no place you need to race to next. 
• The secret to your success and happiness is lowering the expectations that you have for yourself. 
• Make sure to challenge yourself and ask three ‘intimidating’ people for help. 

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Today we are going to talk about marriage. We are also going to talk about love and fear (fear of loss, fear of rejection), love and equality and Love and happiness. We will talk about the need for Recognition and validation. And we are going to talk about power dynamics. This episode will be a delight for everyone.

This is the final episode of this series on the Midlife Awakening, recapping the lessons and the many principles we covered in the series. It's titled: "Your New Life Is Going to Cost You Your Old One" - which should already give you a glimpse of what to expect. You will see that though your reckoning with this life stage will (100%) involve real grief, that it will also be well worth it.

I hope that this series will help you to navigate your mid-life shift or any other challenges you might be facing. Let our team know how you loved the series by leaving us a 5 star review, subscribing, or commenting/ emailing us back.

This season was truly a labor of love, inspired by my new TEDx Talk: Pray for a Midlife Awakening, and my way of sharing with you the joy and wonder I have found in this phase.

LINKS:

Kereneldad.com.

Schedule a consultation with Coach Keren:

calendly.com/kereneldad

In the middle of the COVID 19 crisis, during which we have all become exceedingly familiar with a new virus as with economic depression terms like “furlough,” the poignant term “white privilege” has been thrown into the mix, too, seemingly overnight. This episode answers just one of the many questions you have sent, explains white privilege, offers to proactively tackle the demise of privilege in order to evolve past white privilege

Mentions: Book: Dare to Lead, by Brene Brown

and

Documentary: 13th, a 2016 American documentary by director Ava DuVernay.

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You're in for a treat because we're about to talk about boundaries, not healthy boundaries, not clear boundaries, just boundaries. Now, why have I removed the adjectives? Because boundaries are just an essential thing that everybody needs, PERIOD. They are necessary for healthy relationships and critical for a healthy life. In fact, the most compassionate people in the world have compassion because they have and maintain clear boundaries. Tune in as I give loads of tips on creating boundaries. Plus, I answer this question from a caller: how can I avoid being a pushover while maintaining a respectful relationship?

In This Episode:

• [01:00] Why we need boundaries for healthy relationships and healthy lives. 
• [03:05] The two premises you need to understand before learning about boundaries. 
• [07:40] Veronica from Texas: how can I avoid being a pushover while maintaining a respectful relationship? 
• [14:30] Andy talks about what it's like to be going through a massive inner and external change. 

Key Takeaways:

• For most of us, boundary building is a relatively new concept that we didn’t learn in school. 
• Sadly, we have been conditioned to lower our boundaries in all facets of our life. 
• Having healthy boundaries means knowing and understanding what your limits are and giving accordingly. 
• Personal agency is the idea that you and you alone are responsible for your thoughts, feelings, and actions. 

Coach Keren Eldad is back with a brand new season of the Coached Podcast! This season will be entirely dedicated to one type of pivot: the midlife crisis. We are taking your questions on how to navigate the big changes that occur or signal this stage transition. 

The ride itself might be rough, but Coach Keren is here to help you get to the other side. And, in this first episode, Coach Keren is going to talk about why a midlife crisis might just end up becoming a midlife AWAKENING. 

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [03:25] What is the midlife crisis and why PRAY for one?

• [07:33] What you can look forward to learning in this mid-life crisis mini series
• [11:00] What habits, patterns, or beliefs are dragging you against this change rather than towards embracing this new stage of life - and what questions should you start asking yourself to turn it around?

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• Midlife doesn’t have to be the gloomiest part of life. Instead, it can be a time of self discovery and reinvention. 
• Like all challenging times and moments in our life - this too can serve as a catalyst for change. It isn’t always easy, but the midlife crisis can launch us into a new and better path: a second act!

RESOURCE LINKS

Kereneldad.com

https://kereneldad.com/resetretreat/

Schedule a consultation with Coach Keren:

BIO:  

Just as clients hire her to help them gain that support - a sherpa to your Everest-level climb, to expand their self-awareness, uncover their blindspots and get to their next level, the Coached podcast aims to do exactly the same. It is to take the inner journey work, which can be stuffy and heavy, and make it simple, actionable and enjoyable.

QUOTES: 

“We are afraid to talk about change - especially talking about a massive change like this one (the midlife crisis). In fact, we like it even less because it makes us extremely vulnerable.”

“We all have blind spots, friends. Everybody does. That's why coaching is so invaluable.”

“Going to the next level is primarily about identifying; where are the blind spots still looming?"

On today's NEW episode of the COACHED podcast, we're going to answer one major and repeating question:

If you don't yet have everything you want - what's the story you're telling yourself about the holdup?

Think about it. Do you ever think or say the following:

• It's easier for others to get ahead
• They had a head start
• They inherited money.
• They married rich
• It's hard to find a job after kids
• It's impossible to find well-paying paying clients
• I'm too busy to follow my dreams
• I already have too much on my plate as it is
• I'm not like those who are successful

If that's the pattern of thinking that's governing your life, those thoughts are going to cross over and cross your wires. In turn, those crossed wires are going to keep you stuck.

In this new episode, I offer you three steps that will start to get you out of this.

You can switch, pivot or quit - and you can change your story anytime and under any circumstances.

Change your story. Change your life. It's that simple. I hope you will join me on the episode. As always, if you love it - please give us five stars and subscribe. I have lots more awesomeness coming your way!

This episode of the Coached podcast is about the pain and glory involved in embracing change - for anyone who is currently going through a life transition, a company transition and even a major event, such as the loss of a loved one. Answering a caller who asks how to move through grief as we grow out of an old identity, Coach Keren explains why it’s so hard, what the four specific costs are to change that hold us “hostage,” and gives you actionable tips so that you can always surmount these challenges immediately.

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IN THIS EPISODE:

• [01:30] The pain of change is many times the pain of the shedding of an old identity.
• [03:30] Change is frightening, mainly because it means uncertainty - and uncertainty is the hardest pain for humans to endure. Here’s why.
• [05:40] Another challenge? Many times, the people around you will judge you for changing. 
• [09:50] There is actual hardship in going through something new - but it’s not what you think.
• [11:50] Though the loss of identity may have kept you from taking a big leap, you can overcome this limit into the broadest realms yet in your life. We will show you how.  

Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. 

#Change #Grief #Identity #Loss #Pain

Quote: "You don’t need to worry about progressing slowly, you need to worry about climbing the wrong mountain." – James Clear

The final episode addresses the disillusionment of climbing the “wrong mountain.” Keren explains how to break free from the fear of sunk costs and the societal conditioning that traps us in unfulfilling lives. She encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability, seek help, and cultivate lives that reflect their true desires.

Tool of the Day: Ask for help. Share your struggles with a trusted confidant or coach to break out of isolation and regain a sense of connection and clarity.

Referenced Books/Media:

• James Clear quote on the importance of climbing the right mountain

Books and References Mentioned Across Episodes

• GILDED: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More by Keren Eldad
• America (song) by Simon & Garfunkel
• Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
• Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
• Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
• Radical Honesty by Brad Blanton
• You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
• Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
• Northwestern University 2023 Commencement Speech by J.B. Pritzker
• Burn Book by Kara Swisher
• Modern Family (TV show)
• Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
• Michael Jordan’s famous quotes and career insights
• James Clear on climbing the right mountain

Get More Resources

To dive deeper into these themes, order GILDED at BreakFreewithGilded.com or visit KerenEldad.com for coaching opportunities and to book a free consultation.

Quote: "'Whenever I'm about to do something, I think, 'Would an idiot do that?' and if they would, I do not do that thing." – Dwight Schrute, The Office

In Episode 3, Keren discusses the arrogance and judgment that can come with success. Examining intellectual arrogance, she introduces lessons from Kara Swisher’s Burn Book and Governor J.B. Pritzker's viral commencement speech on cruelty as an “idiot detector.” By looking at iconic figures in tech, we see how ego and perceived superiority can disconnect high performers from empathy, kindness, and self-awareness.

Tool of the Day: Loosen your grip on mental arrogance by recognizing the impact of kindness and empathy on your relationships and influence.

Referenced Books/Media:

• The Office (TV show, Dwight Schrute quote)
• Burn Book by Kara Swisher
• Dare to Lead by Brené Brown (mentioned)
• Northwestern University 2023 Commencement Speech by J.B. Pritzker

How do we remain results-orientated without feeling like we are making sacrifices or that the process is unsustainable? Today’s episode was created in response to an inspirational submission by our good friend, Adam Fried, for our regular segment, “How I live with Enthusiasm”. In response, I discuss the conquest of goals, with a twist. Additionally, for you, I will elaborate on my 5 tips to living supercharged with enthusiasm and how you can squash your goals without squashing your soul.

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In this episode of our Midlife Awakening season of the Coached Podcast, the courageous Jody Lavoie joins Coach Keren Eldad to share her story of grief and growth. 

After an employee killed Jody’s husband at their place of business, in addition to waking up to the horror of the tragedy, she was forced to contend with a future that looked nothing like she had planned. Faced with the unthinkable, she decided, in an instant, not to choose defeat, but to step up. 

In one fell swoop, Jody went from being a stay-at-home mom to running a multi-million dollar business, solo parenting three daughters, and juggling new legal, financial, and household-related issues - succeeding above and beyond even her own expectations. Having taken this experience and merged it with a career as a certified professional coach, Jody talked to us about grief, about purpose and about reimagining your life.

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Highlights from this Episode:

• [02:50] Jody shares her remarkable story: from grief to transformation. 
• [05:02] Keren discusses the stages of the grief process. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance
• [13:27] Jody shares how she built her second act and new business:  “Widows in the Workplace”. 
• [16:35] Jody shares how you can find inspiration in life after loss, seeing the other side even as an opportunity for rebirth, reawakening, and rediscovery of who you are.

Key Takeaways:

• Grief stands on its own, but does share a few key elements with the Midlife Crisis. A midlife crisis can feel like grief in the beginning stages, but like grief, there can be beauty on the other side.
• Grief, like the midlife crisis, can turn your weakest moments into your greatest success by sharing your experience with others in a similar situation.

Quotes: 

“I believe the grief process requires radical acceptance. Everyone should have a safe place to speak candidly without judgment or shame because it’s a messy path to move forward”. – Jody LaVoie

Links: 

Website: https://www.jodylavoiecoaching.com/jody-lavoie-widow-coaching

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodylavoie/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/widowsintheworkplace/

Instagram: @widowsintheworkplace

Bio:

Jody is a widow and two-time breast cancer survivor, who has taken her life experiences to guide other women who have found themselves in a similar situation to rediscover themselves with renewed clarity and joy for what is next in their lives. Jody is the former CEO of the non-profit Female Strong and the Young Entrepreneurs Academy Chicago. Female Strong offers hands-on programs, mentorship and experiences that build confidence in middle and high school girls that enables them to be future leaders of tomorrow.

Jody is an active member of the Young President’s Organization (YPO) and is on the board of the Sheila A Doyle Foundation to support others that have experienced homicide.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of...

Have you stopped trying to achieve your goals because you think you’ve missed the window? Spoiler alert - there is no window! It is never too late to be the best version of yourself!

In the sixth episode of the Coached Podcast’s new season, Coach Keren is joined by guest host Greg Scheinman to answer YOUR questions on the midlife shift. Greg is a Performance Coach, Speaker, Author & Creator of The Midlife Male Podcast & Newsletter.

Together, Greg and Keren use their life experiences to weigh in on the vulnerable questions asked by today’s callers. Today’s episode focuses on aging, but contrary to popular belief, aging doesn’t have to be something we dread – it can be something to look forward to if you embrace the changes with love and see each day as an opportunity.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [00:00:26] Keren introduces the topic of change, and how it can be extremely hard for people to accept
• [00:05:24] Keren discusses a psychoanalyst’s description of the midlife crisis. The midlife crisis is a spiritual crisis, a profound inflection point in our life that has 5 stages of development: Accommodation, separation, liminality, reintegration, and individuation
• [00:07:45] Keren welcomes Greg to the show. Greg introduces us to his book that came out Nov 1, 2022, called: “The Midlife Male: A No-Bullshit Guide to Living Better, Longer, Happier, Healthier, and Wealthier and Having More Fun in Your 40s and 50s (Which Includes More Sex ... and What Guy Doesn't Want That?)
• [00:15:17] Keren and Greg hear from the first caller, Tim. Tim confides in the pair that he feels self-conscious about his physical changes since turning 40.
• [00:24:19] Greg discusses being consistent with small positive changes, and that over time those cumulative changes will add up to success.
• [00:30:41] Keren and Greg hear from Caroline; she courageously confides about wondering if there is more to life and, she feels like she is too far behind to ever catch up.
• [00:41:58] Keren gives Caroline advice on her issue, she urges her to listen to the whisper. She tells Caroline to go on an inner journey, to find out who she is and why she’s done what she’s done, and also why she wants what she wants.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• It is never too late to live the life of your dreams on your terms
• Middle age happens to everyone – it is involuntary but if you embrace the change it can be beautiful and empowering
• Make small changes every day (ex. walking every day for 30 minutes) all your small changes will add up like compound interest to make a big beneficial difference
• Even if it seems hard, you must keep moving forward because regret is poison, and it will not get you anywhere. Keep looking forward with enthusiasm!

LINKS:

• Website: http://www.themidlifemale.com/
• IG: @gregscheinman
• Get Greg’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Midlife-Male-No-Bullshit-Healthier-Wealthier/dp/1637554176
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In this episode of Coached with Keren, Keren sits down with two leaders, Erica Franko (Senior Manager, Accenture) and Larry Perkins (CEO, SierraConstellation Partners), and talks about the ground-breaking concept of Servant Leadership.

Servant leadership is a leadership philosophy in which the goal of the leader is to serve. This is different from traditional leadership where the leader's main focus is the thriving of their company or organizations. A servant leader shares power puts the needs of the employees first and helps people develop and perform as highly as possible.

The creation of a cohesive, positive team comes from leadership that’s collaborative and trusting - and so, depends on understanding this philosophy. Keren discusses these aspects with experts Larry Perkins and Erica Franko, and how they cultivate these leadership qualities and positive relationships in their own aspects of work, to make this concept practical and actionable for YOU.

In This Episode:

• [01:25] Introducing Servant Leadership and how it creates cohesive, positive teams.
• [02:10] The danger of displaying dominant, aggressive behavior as your leadership style and how that will affect your working relationships.
• [4:44] Introduction of guest panelists, Larry Perkins and Erica Franko and their backgrounds.
• [11:00] How to begin: get some insight into your behavior as you work with others in your business.
• [18:36] The importance of taking the time to recharge your batteries and evaluate how you’re doing in the process of becoming a better leader.
• [25:24] Larry’s book, Don’t Be a Stranger is about networking. It is also about Servant Leadership, and we explore the connection here between the two.
• [29:04] The key to Servant Leadership: shifting your focus to others by asking how you may serve them and how you can make yourself useful will be a game-changer.
• [32:35] How you can lean into your strengths and harness those leadership superpowers today.

Key Takeaways:

• Leadership is about clarity, connection and service beyond yourself.
• Servant leadership is about putting the company and organization above yourself for the greater good of the people and all involved.
• It’s not always about what you are producing or achieving in your business, but how you are also impacting the people around you.
• Being a servant leader helps you grow, evolve, and adapt into the leadership types that a business or people need.
• Having self-awareness will allow you to step into the role of a true servant leader as things change.
• Letting go of perfection is a big step in knowing that wherever you are and whatever state you’re in you can still lead and inspire people.
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I don’t mind telling you I am really excited for this one because first of all, I love love and love helping people find love. According to the last US census – 53% of us adults are single – so this one is for 123 million people out there and many more. Secondly, I am excited to talk about this because the truth is always revealed even during executive coaching that if love and intimacy ain’t working, ain't nothing working. I’m sure many of you out there feel me today. Finally, I want to give you all this episode because my online coaching program Date with Enthusiasm has by now helped dozens find true love and manifest a soulmate and a family. If that is what YOU want then for you, here is today’s episode.

“You are not trying to convince them of anything. You’re trying to show them how you’re going to make their lives easier. There are no favors involved. It’s a win-win for everybody.” – Mark Cuban

Welcome to today’s episode of COACHED. Today, we will be talking about destigmatizing sales so you can sell with enthusiasm and stop feeling so icky about it.

What do you think about when you hear the word SALESPERSON?

Did you think up, or even write down, some words? Were any of these negative, maybe along the lines of “aggressive”, “pushy”, “cheesy”, “dishonest”…even “sleazy”?

No matter what comes to your mind, let me tell you – you better shift your perspective. Because that sales person – even if you have a title that has nothing to with sales – is YOU. If you are running your own business, if you are in any prime position in your company, or you are on the way up anywhere - and you are – you are a salesperson. So start by shifting your focus.

In the seventh episode of the Coached Podcast’s new season, Coach Keren is joined by guest host Greg Scheinman for the second time to answer YOUR questions on the midlife shift. Greg is a Performance Coach, Speaker, Author & Creator of The Midlife Male Podcast & Newsletter.

Today, Greg and Keren thoughtfully advise two callers who are wondering if they are too old to find love, or too old to find their life’s purpose. They give insightful answers and suggestions on how to love ourselves, how to turn inward, and how to create a life of fulfillment and meaning. When you start doing things that light you up daily you will be living a life of purpose – cumulatively. 

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [03:36] Keren discusses how the midlife shift can be compared to adolescence – and how you can turn stagnation and purposelessness into healing.
• [04:03] Keren welcomes Greg Sheinman back to the show – they recap the last episode and discuss the vulnerable and relatable questions from the previous callers
• [07:15] The first caller, Breanna, opens up about how first of all she loves herself, but second of all, she is feeling self-doubt because her boyfriend broke up with her for a younger woman. She wants to know how to feel empowered in this situation.
• [11:51] Keren empowers Breanna and validates her feelings by telling her, “ love yourself enough to understand that he is not for you because he is not appreciating all the magnificence of you. There are no deal breakers in real love.”
• [18:34] The second caller Mattius talks about the anxiety of finding his purpose at 46. Greg explains that the secret is to live positively. Not everyone has a “calling”, but doing things that we enjoy or things that make us feel good daily will add up cumulatively to create a life of fulfillment.
• [23:58] Keren discusses the word: “purpose.” Purpose is doing anything that creates fulfillment and meaning. Flow is anything that you are doing that makes you lose all sense of time.
• [25:50] Keren gives tips on how to find out what lights you up, what you are obsessed with, and what will help you to live a happy life full of purpose.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The Midlife crisis can be compared to adolescence in that it can be a turbulent time with acting out, extreme behaviors, and rage against change – instead we should be turning inward, processing what is happening, and evolving.
• When you love yourself and live your life being honest and true to yourself – you will find a partner suited perfectly to you. There is no time frame for finding love, you can find who is perfect for you at 42 or 60.
• Your age doesn’t have to dictate who or how you are – you can be an old 40-year-old or a young 60 year old; it is all in the way you carry yourself. How you live, how you operate, and how you execute. Is there vibrance in your face, in your eyes, in your body? How you live is up to you.
• If day in and day out, you start choosing the things that light you up from inside that you're obsessed with, that you would do if nobody paid you, you will certainly be living a life of purpose.

LINKS:

• Greg's Website
• IG: @gregscheinman
• Get Greg’s book here

Join Coach Keren for a conversation with Lydia Fenet that will raise your public speaking game. Lydia is the Lead Benefit Auctioneer at Christie’s Auction House, she’s a keynote speaker represented by CAA and she is the author of the fantastic book, ‘The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You’ which was published by Simon & Schuster and was optioned for TV/Film by New Form Entertainment in February 2020. This talk, between two professional speakers, is about just that: the business of speaking. If you have always wanted to speak clearly and coherently and mesmerize the room, if the thought of talking coherently in front of a group is nerve-racking, or even when you just want to brilliantly be able to give a toast in front of family or the next time you have to present to your team at work – you will learn how to be at ease, be prepared, and wow the crowd.  

In This Episode:

• [04:05] There is no such thing as being naturally good at public speaking. Here’s what there is instead.  
• [07:00] Lydia Fenet’s main tips for really delivering a phenomenal talk.
• [16:00] How to master and even use your adrenaline to as an asset for your performance. 
• [20:50] The key to delivering a great talk: storytelling, and how to do it right. 
• [25:45] The magic of rehearsal and practice and how you will become a master at speaking.   

Key Takeaways:

• If you’re nervous about public speaking, don’t be afraid to share and be vulnerable. Audiences love authenticity and everyone wants to see you succeed. 
• Mistakes will happen; use them by working them into your talk instead of being afraid of them.
• Channel the adrenaline that you get when you walk out on stage - the adrenaline is serving you. 
• The best way to get out ahead of a great talk? Know your first lines cold. That way, you can get onto the stage in a relative state of control.

LYDIA FENET is Global Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships and Lead Benefit Auctioneer at Christie’s Auction House. She has led auctions for more than six hundred organizations and raised over half a billion dollars for nonprofits globally. Lydia is a keynote speaker represented by CAA and travels internationally speaking to groups about unlocking their sales potential and empowering their teams in the workplace. She was named one of New York’s most influential women by Gotham magazine and has been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and Crain’s, and has appeared in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair and Town & Country. Her widely acclaimed book, ‘The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You’ was published by Simon & Schuster and was optioned for TV/Film by New Form Entertainment in February 2020. Lydia is currently writing The Most Powerful Girl in the Room is You. You can follow her auctions, antics, and anecdotes on Instagram: @LydiaFenet.

Links Mentioned:

Lydia’s Website: https://lydiafenet.com

Lydia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lydiafenet

Welcome to a special PANEL edition of the Coached podcast. Our conversation addresses a topic pertinent to your mindset and to a cultural moment: sadly, it addresses the pandemic's pushing women into making a massive sacrifice and leaving the workforce en masse, losing not only of their pay check but in many cases, sabotaging their own self-actualization.   

In light of the moment, tune in to enjoy an honest conversation by women hell-bent on rising to the top, and why you must consider rejoining the workforce and creating an empire. The question submitted for today's show is such a big matzo ball that I've invited prominent professionals to join me. Tune in as we chat about the importance of mindset during these challenging times with Lindsay Costigan, Head of Western Region Prime Finance Sales at BNP Paribas, and Agathe Benhamou, founder of The Woman Society in France. 

In This Episode: 

• [05:20] Every single day is a challenge during the pandemic; it’s a matter of finding the balance and setting boundaries.  
• [10:20] Why it matters to take care of yourself first.  
• [18:00] Be a good example to your children + find space to be you!  
• [21:35] The reason that women should start trusting men a little bit more.  

Key Takeaways: 

• While working at home, you need to set boundaries with your children, spouse, partner, and work. 
• As a busy woman, you need to outsource as much as you can.  
• You have to take care of yourself first before you can take care of others.  
• Start trusting your husband to do more things around the house; that way, you can take the pressure off of yourself.  

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In this episode of Coached Podcast, host Keren Eldad delves into the paradox of overachievement—how external success can often mask deeper struggles of dissatisfaction, insecurity, and inner turmoil. Using the tragic story of Brandon Miller as a backdrop, Keren explores how ambition, perfectionism, and materialism can trap individuals in what she calls “gilded cages.” Drawing on personal anecdotes, literature, and pop culture, Keren offers insights on overcoming scarcity mindsets and embracing true joy.

Topics Covered:

• The tragic story of Brandon and Candice Miller: A moral fable of hidden struggles behind a gilded lifestyle.
• How the pressures of overachievement create internal conflict and contribute to mental health challenges.
• Insights from Keren’s book GILDED: Break Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More.
• The Overachievement Paradox: Why outward success often leads to inner discontent.
• Shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset for greater fulfillment.

Books and References Mentioned:

• Keren Eldad's Book:
• GILDED: Break Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More
• Get your copy at: www.KerenEldad.com or (BreakFreewithGilded.com).
• Matthew Perry:
• Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing
• Perry’s memoir, reflecting on his own struggles with addiction, success, and inner conflict.
• Truman Capote’s Swans:
• Inspired by the television series Feud: Capote vs. the Swans.
• Explores Capote’s relationships with high-society women and the metaphor of the swans—people who appear graceful but struggle underneath.

Themes Discussed:

• The Overachievement Paradox:
• How high achievers can feel trapped by their own success, leading to dissatisfaction and strained relationships.
• Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindsets:
• How scarcity thinking can fuel overwork and insecurity, and how adopting an abundance mindset opens doors to joy and freedom.
• Materialism and the Pressure to Appear Perfect:
• Insights into how outward success—especially on social media—can mask inner struggles.

Tools & Practices Mentioned:

• Questioning Your Worldview:
• Ask: Do I see the world as friendly or hostile?
• Shift from scarcity to abundance by challenging fear-based assumptions.
• Decision-Making Practice:
• In moments of stress, ask yourself:
• “Where am I coming from—fear or excitement?”
• If the feeling is fear, pause before moving forward.

Episode Highlights:

• Brandon Miller’s Story
• A tragic example of hidden struggles behind a glamorous lifestyle.
• Explores themes of debt, depression, and the toll of maintaining appearances.
• Personal Story from Keren’s Coaching Journey:
• A client hesitated to attend an Ivy League reunion due to societal pressures around financial success.
• The Importance of Self-Awareness and Inner Work:
• Identifying dissatisfaction and reframing success on your own terms.

Thank you for listening to Coached Podcast!

Stay tuned for the next episode in the Secret Thoughts of Superstars series.

In this first episode we kick off the season talking about the topic: how to believe in yourself and get past Imposter (also spelled "Impostor") Syndrome. Your beliefs about yourself and your capabilities do affect your actions. Oprah Winfrey, Mindy Kaling, Howard Schultz, Tom Hanks and Natalie Portman are just some of the many people who have had a face-to-face battle with the infamous psychological pattern known as Imposter Syndrome - hindering their own belief in themselves. 

In this episode, I talk about what Imposter Syndrome is, what it isn't, and how you can get out of it if you find yourself identifying with it. We'll help you get clear about what exactly is blocking you so that you can start making a lack of confidence, insecurity, or self-doubt, a thing of the past, and believe in yourself. Click the link below to listen to the episode.

• [02:31] A caller seeks advice for identifying self-sabotage behaviors. 
• [07:42] Real tips to help you identify and get around your patterns of self-sabotage. 
• [11:09] Meeting uncertainty with curiosity; how you manage your emotions and overcome anything. 
• [12:04] Hear Coach Keren's Mom's story of beating cancer: how she let go of the attitude of defeat, and approached difficulty with faith and gratitude. 

• Stop thinking that you are in your own way and approach yourself with a little more curiosity, a little more compassion.
• Write down what you're missing out on, potentially what big success is alluding you by committing to your self-sabotaging tendencies.
• Identify your triggers to re-claim your control and get ahead of it.
• Focus on mindfulness, soothe yourself back to a state that is less likely to be reactive.
• Next time you think you messed up, know that you have the power to turn it around

On today’s episode we are going to talk about impatience, and we are also going to talk about the antidotes – perseverance, passion and faith.  Who couldn’t use a dose of those, right? 

In today’s world, we all want it all and we want it now. But trust me on this one – you are not ready for it all and you would not get all the benefits out of what you want if you received the end results half-baked. Listen in to realize, through our caller's questions, that impatience itself disconnects you from the joy of the journey and all its amazing moments and lessons - and how you can stop succumbing to it and re-connect to your greatness.

In This Episode:

• [01:08] The perseverance behind the making of “The Queen’s Gambit”
• [02:25] Founders of Pfizer and Moderna – their setbacks and their success 
• [07:48] How impatience disconnects from the joy of the journey 
• [09:54] Psychological tips that will help overcome frustration 
• [15:43] Two secrets to having grit and faith
• [18:41] Story of growth through failure

Key Takeaways:

• Nothing great ever came to being without struggle 
• Be patient in the journey – no one wants a half-baked cake
• Don’t beat on something that already hurts; latch onto appreciation, find a way to ease and soothe yourself. 
• Our goal is not to achieve stuff; our goal is to be the best version of ourselves.

Resources:

“The Queen’s Gambit” on IMBD https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10048342/

Welcome to a very special episode of Coached, created to support you during the 2020 Covid Crisis. In this episode, are talk about how to find your purpose and pivot your career. We’ll cover how to find a new job and about how to keep business – and sales – moving. We also talk about fear and loneliness amidst this uncertainty and isolation. Above all, we talk about how to bloom where we are planted and serve hope for all of you out there. 

Books mentioned in today’s episode:

• “Life’s Greatest Question,” by Tom Rath
• “Dark Horse,” by Todd Rose and Ogi Ogas
• “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Steven R. Covey
• “The Shift,” by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
• “Dare to Lead,” by Brene Brown

Get Coached on the call-in podcast designed for YOU! Sometimes you just want to ask someone for solid advice. Each week, Coach Keren Eldad, world class personal and executive coach will answer your questions on any pressing issue affecting you. You get coached through individual challenges around money, success, relationships, love, parenting, politics, personal development and more. COACHED provides you counsel and support  in creating the results you really want in your life. You’ll also get inspired by people just like you telling their stories of how they overcame similar obstacles and got to the other side to live life with enthusiasm!

Meet Coach Keren. Listen to her solve real problems with will people.

As a business coach, Keren Eldad (“Coach Keren”) is a trusted advisor to industry-leading executives and superstar entrepreneurs who are setting records at the top of their fields. Since 2016, these powerhouses have sought Keren out to help them make significant breakthroughs in the profitable growth of their business while revitalizing their energy and defining the meaning of their entire lives. Over the last three years, Keren has developed a measurably impactful and streamlined executive coaching process to do this.

Motherhood is the biggest gamble in the world. ~Gilda Radner

As a new mom, you have a lot of parenting decisions to make. Are you going to breastfeed or not? Are you gonna go sleep or not? Are you going back to work or are you staying home with your children?

Often the advice or the suggestions that come from other people are about these very things and they're completely unsolicited. In fact, they usually make you feel guilty or uncertain.

Today's moms shaming culture can be off the charts. And the reason is it's because not only is it coming from our family and close people, it's literally coming from strangers on social media. 

A new poll just found that a majority of American mothers are being judged. Some online and some in person. In fact, C.S. Mots, a children's hospital at the University of Michigan, conducted a national poll surveying about 500 moms of kids 5 years and younger, and they were all asked if they'd had their parenting questioned. 61% responded they've been criticized for their child rearing decisions.

Listen and hear top three tips to end your dealing with the mom shaming right now.

Listen and hear top three tips to stay mindful and control the urge to criticize or disapprove of others

What if your life looks perfect on the outside, but on the inside you just want MORE?

On the fifth episode of the Coached Podcast’s new season, Coach Keren is joined once again by guest host and superstar coach Christopher Chandler to answer YOUR questions on the midlife shift - and within this context, about the question of all questions: what is my life’s purpose?

Together, Chris and Keren passionately advise a caller who is feeling resentful and suffocated with her life, even though her life looks perfect on the outside and relay the very steps each of them has taken to unleash their true passion and next passion in life - and what YOU can do, too, for the magic to unfold in your life. 

In the episode, above all the case is made that suppressing your desires will take a lot more energy than it would take to live honestly and authentically, honoring your desires and honoring your purpose. If this sounds like it might be just what you need today, we hope you’ll tune in.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [00:02:50] Keren and Christopher revisit episode 4, and discuss the key takeaways from that last episode, touching on happiness and satisfaction. 
• [00:06:22] Personal agency: what is it - and how do we get it?
• [00:09:29] The hosts take the first call, from Danny, in California, who is struggling with a feeling of purposelessness. 
• [00:10:21] Chris and Keren discuss: Why is being honest with ourselves so hard? And how does NOT being honest with ourselves result in a feeling of purposelessness?
• [00:16:44] Keren and Chris demonstrate how to dig deeper so you can find out what is keeping you out of alignment with your purpose.
• [00:20:04] In closing, Keren posits that you are right to be scared of asking for more, because your new life may cost you your old one. But, though it may be scary, leaning into a life of meaning and into your calling is always worth it.  

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• To change our lives into the life we are dreaming of we must first be completely honest with ourselves. This is much easier said than done. 
• It might be easier to leave well enough alone. But if you are not living your life honestly - living your life the way YOU want to live it -  it will a lot more effort to hold up the farce than it will be to live honestly and authentically
• In “going for it,” you will find that your new life may cost you your old one. 
• Still: be honest, be truthful, be real, and be genuine. And ask yourself, “What makes you happy? And “what gets you excited?”

LINKS:

Website: https://christopherjacobchandler.com/

Instagram: @christopherjacobchandler

Christopher's Soul Cycle

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GUEST BIO:

Chris Chandler is a husband, friend, brother, uncle, nutrition and joy coach, Master SoulCycle instructor, and a Regional Vice President with Arbonne International. Chris is certified through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. He offers 1:1 coaching where he helps clients feel nourished in all aspects of their life. He also does motivational and educational speeches at conferences and seminars.

Nothing comes out of the blue. It comes out of the oblivion- Esther Hicks

If you haven't been as successful or as successful as you dream of becoming, it might be because of a few things.

First you may just be starting out. So, if you're taking score too soon chill out and stick with this. If it's been a while though... there might also be a question of timing at play. You're going to see in life we meet the right circumstances when we're ready for them. We aim to get you ready. So just keep at it.

One of the most common limiting beliefs is, "I don't think I can make money doing this thing that I love" or "I don't think I can make that much money doing this thing that I love". Your dreams are not ridiculous and they are as profitable as you want them to be.

You are as good as you think and your desires are pointing you in the right direction even the most insane direction. 

Our guest for the second episode in this series is Ivy Slater, CEO of Slater Success; a boutique training, consulting and coaching company. Ivy joins Coach Keren to talk about her own midlife crisis to awakening story, that all started with a breakdown in a Starbucks line, and through her moment of reckoning at the realization that her dreams of becoming a dancer had somehow ended in a career in printing. From there, Ivy pivoted, and she shares how she navigated this monumental change and how she got to where she is today. 

This season will be entirely dedicated to the midlife crisis and turning it around into the best time of your life. Join as we answer your questions on how to navigate the big changes that occur or signal this stage transition. The ride itself might be rough, but Coach Keren is here to help you get to the other side. 

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [02:25] Ivy shares her story of crisis to awakening
• [10:00] If you’re faced, too, with career stagnation - here’s how to do a career change right
• [15:04] How to find your support team through the midlife crisis and leaning on them

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• Sometimes, we have to break down in order to build up new and better things
• Talk to everyone you know and do “Market Research” when you are thinking about change during a midlife crisis.  From changing careers to partners, you might be surprised at what you find if you take the time to sort through
• Midlife doesn’t have to be scary- it can be a huge catalyst for change
• Finding people around you who tell you the truth and support you is the greatest asset on this journey

RESOURCE LINKS

Slatersuccess.com

Her Success Story | Podcast on Spotify

Her Success Story | Apple Podcasts

Kereneldad.com

https://kereneldad.com/resetretreat/

BIO:  

Ivy Slater is the CEO of Slater Success, a boutique training, consulting and coaching company focused on growth strategies and leadership development for high-level, service-based businesses. Ivy is a professionally certified business coach, speaker, internationally bestselling author and podcast host. She's scaled her own two businesses to multiple 6 & 7 -figures and speaks nationwide on the topics of leadership, sustainable growth and the value of relationships. In 2020, she was a recipient of a Power Women of New York and of Long Island award, presented by Schneps Media.

QUOTES: 

“When we're full down, the greatest strength is in the pulling of ourselves back up.” -Ivy Slater

“We are very unwilling to burn it all to the ground and then essentially be left naked as we pivot into our next phase, but it has to be done in order to bridge that gap between where you are and where you are going next.” -Keren Eldad

Quote: "Turn your wounds into wisdom." – Oprah Winfrey

Coach Keren tackles the crippling fear of failure that paralyzes so many overachievers. She introduces a reframe for viewing failure not as an endpoint but as a stepping stone. With examples from history, including J.K. Rowling and Michael Jordan, Keren shows how adopting a growth mindset helps us embrace learning from mistakes.

Tool of the Day: Embrace a Growth Mindset by setting goals that focus on joy, not perfection.

Referenced Books/Media:

• Harry Potter series (rejection journey of J.K. Rowling)
• Michael Jordan (career anecdotes)

Are you ready to start over? Let’s do it! In this episode, Coach Keren is joined by Kristy Gayton, an Entrepreneur, Productivity Expert, Podcaster and like Keren - a woman who started all over. 

Starting over is a scary and exciting topic; hear how Kristy has been starting over in every aspect of her life, learn about the importance of pivoting and reinventing yourself, and glean advice on how you can do it, too. In fact, you will realize how necessary it is as you aim and strive for more. 

Visit KerenEldad.com