This is the final episode in Season 2 of the podcast. And today I’m talking about your Hero’s Journey.

The Hero's Journey is a template that helps writers create a compelling story. It was made popular by Joseph Campbell in his book The Hero With a Thousand Faces.

There are three high level stages to the Hero’s Journey: 1) Departure, 2) Initiation, and 3) Return. On the episode I walk through each stage and discuss how you can apply the hero’s journey to your business.

Plotting your Hero’s Journey in business can help you:

• Find the inspiration and motivation to start/keep going.
• Understand where you are right now.
• Accept and reframe obstacles in your path.
• Accelerate insights and growth.
• Know when and how to seek help.

Listen in and discover which stage you’re in and what you need to do to keep moving forward in your Hero’s Journey.

• The three stages and 12 steps in the Hero’s Journey.
• What you need to do to progress from stage to the next.
• Why we need mentors, allies, and helpers when we start out on a new adventure.
• The difference between the Hero’s Journey and the Heroine’s Journey.
• Why I resonate more with the Heroine’s Journey and where I’m focusing my personal growth.

• The Problem With Today’s Success Culture
• The Art Of Surrender And Manifestation (where my coach interviews me)
• Introvert Superpowers: Empathy
• Introvert Superpowers: Intuition

This week I have a special treat for you – I’m interviewed by my own coach, Anneka Reece. We discuss the art of surrender and how letting go of control helps you manifest what you want in life.

Anneka is a Health and Mindset Coach who specializes in alcohol free living and manifestation. She supports clients through her one-to-one coaching package, monthly membership, and immersive 6-week Sober and SoulFULL group coaching programme, guaranteed to release any FOMO you have around letting go of alcohol.

We dive into topics relating to alcohol, manifestation, and the art of surrender. I share some big manifestation stories from my life including how I met my husband and the birth of our second child.

Listen in and discover how you can start practicing the art of surrender to enjoy your dream life.

• How letting go of alcohol opens up a new level of freedom and awareness in your life.
• The importance of balancing feminine and masculine energy to manifest the life of your dreams.
• Why surrender is key to releasing any negative control patterns.
• How gratitude helps you release the reins and trust more in life.
• Some of the biggest manifestations in my life that came from surrendering control.

To find Anneka online or to book in with her for a free Discovery Call to assess your needs, you can find her through the below channels:

• www.coachingbyanneka.co.uk
• stan.store/Coachingbyanneka
• Insta: @coachingbyanneka
• Tik Tok: @coachingbyanneka_official
• Email: thrive@coachingbyanneka.co.uk

This week we explore another introvert superpower: empathy. The English word empathy was first used in 1908. It’s a translation of the German term einfühlung, which literally means “in-feeling” or “feeling into”.

Empathy is a natural human ability, yet it’s one that has largely been lost. As children, we are taught to value reasoning over feeling. We learn to suppress or deny our emotions. This reduces our ability to experience our own and other people’s feelings.

However, empathy can be a superpower – especially in business. The ability to appreciate how your clients feel about your marketing and products leads to superior customer experiences. Which in turn can generate accelerated business growth.

At the end of the day, we’re all humans sharing the same highs and lows. Understanding this and bringing it into our work will help us create a more compassionate and resilient business world.

• The surprising origins of the term “empathy”.
• Why empathy has become a lost art in the modern world.
• How to develop empathy as a superpower.
• Why it’s important to maintain boundaries while practicing empathy.
• How empathy can help you create loyal fans and a more impactful business.

Podcast episodes:

• Introvert Superpowers: Intuition
• Introvert Superpowers: Contemplation

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