Struggling with your work? Feel like you’re not hitting the mark? You’re not alone. Today’s chat dives deep into what it feels like when nothing seems to work and how to find your way out.

In Dr. Seuss’s book “Oh, the Place You’ll Go!”, he writes “And when you're in a Slump,

you're not in for much fun. Un-slumping yourself is not easily done.” We’ve ALL been there and no one or nothing can pull you out. It’s an inner struggle that we all go through and must conquer, and to be honest we don’t really have a choice.

In this episode we cover:

• Why some common advice just doesn’t help and what to look out for instead
• Tips on how to step back and see your work differently, gaining new insights that matter
• Simple strategies to better understand your audience, ensuring your work resonates
• How to tackle self doubt head-on, paving the way for more authentic and satisfying work

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Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation and thought “can we just cut to the chase?”

For some people small talk seems like a complete waste of time, a painful variation of the verbal headlock. There are other people who seem to naturally flow through these conversations using them to build relationships with a diverse group of people, while simultaneously keeping their finger on the pulse of what’s happening in their communities.

In today’s episode, we dive deep on these surface level conversations in a way that no one has before. We discuss:

• The ramifications of refusing to engage in them and their evolutionary importance
• How our drives play a direct role in our approach and goals for these interactions
• Tips to manage and mitigate the cognitive load these conversations cost
• Practical strategies for navigating and reaping the benefits from small talk

Today’s episode was made as a result of listener questions and situations attendees at our latest workshop wanted help with. Reach out to us at info@artofcoaching.com or visit artofcoaching.com/question if there’s something you’d like to hear about on the podcast.

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