Listen "Direct Your Spotlight"
Episode Synopsis
Imagine you’re watching a play.
And the theater has a spotlight operator — someone who directs a beam of focus on the appropriate dialogue or action at any given moment.
This focus isn’t the only thing happening — other scenery, other characters — but it’s the most useful thing happening. The focus is on the thing that moves the story forward.
Our brains have this spotlight ability — to focus on one thing amid myriad possibilities.
And today on the podcast, we’re talking about how to use this spotlight to move your story forward.
Thanks for listening.
Hungry for more of the things we talk about on this podcast? Visit mimigordon.com to find articles, classes, and other resources. Or to schedule a free 60-minute consultation to talk about working with me as your coach. You can also find me on Instagram @mimigordoncoaching.
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Original music by Amir Sberlo | Never Bored
Photograph by Vivian Johnson
Design by Deena Rutter
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
And the theater has a spotlight operator — someone who directs a beam of focus on the appropriate dialogue or action at any given moment.
This focus isn’t the only thing happening — other scenery, other characters — but it’s the most useful thing happening. The focus is on the thing that moves the story forward.
Our brains have this spotlight ability — to focus on one thing amid myriad possibilities.
And today on the podcast, we’re talking about how to use this spotlight to move your story forward.
Thanks for listening.
Hungry for more of the things we talk about on this podcast? Visit mimigordon.com to find articles, classes, and other resources. Or to schedule a free 60-minute consultation to talk about working with me as your coach. You can also find me on Instagram @mimigordoncoaching.
Help other people find exactly what they’re looking for — take two minutes to rate and review Joyful Leader. Give the podcast 5 stars and a one-sentence (or more) review. I appreciate you in advance. And so will the people who find the show. (Find the show in Apple Podcasts from your phone, and scroll to the rate/review section below the episodes.)
Original music by Amir Sberlo | Never Bored
Photograph by Vivian Johnson
Design by Deena Rutter
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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