Listen "Ep. 100 - Guest Host, Ken Li: Top Life Coaching Tools & Insights + What You Should Do First"
Episode Synopsis
What would you share if you had just 45 minutes to offer someone a few tools that might stick with them for life?That’s the question that sparked this special 100th episode.When I was invited to speak to my daughter’s high school class, I asked myself:What are the mindset tools I wish I’d known earlier?The ones I return to again and again — in my life & in coaching others.And the ones I’d want students to walk away with — the kind that cut through personal growth noise & get to the root of things faster.That reflection became a class handout (linked in the show notes).Which led to a rich, ongoing conversation with my friend & fellow coach, Ken Li.And eventually — this episode.If you remember Ken from Episode 65, you know why I was excited to bring him back. He’s a career & confidence coach, a trusted friend, & someone I deeply respect — not just for what he teaches, but for how he lives it.Together, we each share three coaching tips that have helped us & our clients make meaningful, lasting change.The kind of insights that: • Shift how you see yourself • Help you turn longstanding obstacles on their head • Give you something tangible to work with and apply todayWhether you’re starting out or starting over, this episode will help you reconnect with what excites you, expand what feels possible, & reimagine your path forward.I asked Ken to host this one — and the conversation he leads us through is rich, expansive, practical, & refreshingly fun.We hope you enjoy.Key Moments:06:05 How we came about this topic09:10 Process for selecting our top choices10:10 Start with "What is the good life?"14:10 Kari's 1st: The importance of awareness as it leads to choice20:30 Ken's 1st: Mindset Before Tactics | Before Starting Any Project, Don’t Forget This27:50 Ken's 2nd: Choosing the mindset of falling in love with the unknown | Fall in Love with the Unknown35:55 Kari's 2nd: Adopting first principles thinking42:10 Kari's 3rd: Learning the skill of silencing mental chatter47:15 Relationship between negative thinking & cortisol; toll of chronic stress on body48:00 fMRI visualization to silence chatter54:50 Ken's 3rd: Define your own standard | I Finally Figured Out What This Maxim Means; Ditch Perfectionism, Dolly Parton Style; How Do You Know if Your Writing is Good?1:00:00 Bonus tip: Design your life from your dreams, not your fears.Connect With Ken Li:WebsiteLinkedInEmail: [email protected] 1:1 Coaching with Kari:WebsiteEmail: [email protected] In This Episode:HS Class Handout (referenced in intro)
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