The Life Coach School Podcast With Brooke Castillo

Who do you think you are?   Have you ever asked yourself that seriously?   Most people have an idea, a story, about who they are and that narrative creates their identity. However, narratives are not absolute truths and you have way more power over yours than you think.   In this episode, you’ll learn what a personal narrative is and why learning how to control yours is one of the most important skills you can cultivate. I walk you through an exercise in uncovering your narrative, in deciding what you want your life and your story to be about, and an exercise in seeing the contrast that all humans naturally have.   You are the main character of your life, so how will you write your story?     What You Will Discover:   Why learning how to control your narrative is so important. How people with similar circumstances can have vastly different lives. Why personal narratives are not absolute truths. The power of an “I am” thesis. An exercise to uncover your current narrative. &

When faced with a big change, your brain isn’t going to like it.   Brains like certainty and stability, not the unknown.   So when I announced this would be the last year of Get Coached, many of the students inside had thoughts about what this change would mean for them.   And I get it.   Coaching and teaching inside these containers has been so rewarding and amazing.   And, I cannot wait to see my students surpass me in achieving their impossible goals and in being an example of what’s possible.   In this week’s episode, you’ll learn why you 100% have the ability to surpass your teachers and why you might want to. Hear why leveraging what your teacher knows is helpful, but depending on yourself to embrace change and facilitate growth matters more.     What You Will Discover:   Why every student can surpass their teacher if they want to. A more useful way to view your teachers. The benefits of being part of different communities. How to become the leader you’re l

How do you talk to yourself when you’ve done something wrong?   Maybe you miss a putt in golf or you mess up at work.   In these moments, it is so common to beat ourselves up. To get angry and berate ourselves as if that will ensure we don’t mess up again.   However, most of the time, what we say to ourselves is not actually what we need to hear.   In this episode, learn how to interpret what you really need to hear in tough moments in order to keep moving forward. You’ll hear how to be the best coach you can be to yourself, and how to provide the level of support you need to show up the way you want to.   What You Will Discover:   Why it’s so common to beat ourselves up when we make a mistake. What we think talking negatively to ourselves accomplishes. One of the secrets to living a conscious life. How to show up as the best coach for you. An exercise to practice speaking to yourself the way you need.     Featured on the Show: instagram.com/lifecoachschool/ instagra

Growth, whether it be personal or in our businesses, feels uncomfortable.   It just does.   Pushing your limits and seeing what you are capable of comes with some discomfort.   However, some people don’t let themselves even attempt to grow because they’ve decided they would rather have peace over discomfort.   My guest this week, like so many of you listening, was willing to disturb her peace in order to grow, and the results have been tremendous.   Stacey Boehman is not just one of my favorite people on the planet, she’s also a Master Business Coach for life coaches with multiple highly successful programs. Her journey of going from selling mops in department stores to running an 8-figure business is insanely inspiring, and you can be sure that it came with a lot of discomfort along the way.   Tune in this week as Stacey and I explore the choice many people think they have to make between growth and peace, and why hiding from your dreams doesn’t automatically mean you feel peace

Newer entrepreneurs work just as hard as the more experienced entrepreneurs, but their results are not the same.   Why?   Tune in this week to learn about the difference between busy work and result work and how you can start creating new results in your life. I encourage you to try new things, see what works and doesn’t work, and change directions if necessary. Remember, if you’re not winning, you’re learning!

If you are a woman who struggles with people pleasing, with making conscious decisions that are solely for you, with the idea of creating wealth, listen in.   I’m joined by the one and only Kara Loewentheil, author of Take Back Your Brain: How a Sexist Society Gets in Your Head--and How to Get It Out.   In this fascinating conversation, Kara and I explore the ways men and women are socialized throughout history, how this socialization impacts how we show up in our lives, and what we can do to take back our brains.  

Through the teachings of a lot of amazing leaders, reading all the self-help books, and my own introspection, I came to understand the importance of thought work.   Through thought work, you can access your highest consciousness and make decisions that create the results you’ve always dreamed about.    In this episode, I share what thought work truly is, how it works, and how mastering it is one of the most freeing experiences a human can have.  

The Life Coach School Podcast is turning 10.    This journey has been a testament to the power of consistency and re-deciding.    Join me as I reflect on the importance of acknowledging your progress, embracing change, and giving yourself permission to evolve. Plus, I'm revealing some exciting updates about the future of the podcast and how you can continue to grow with me.  

How often do you find yourself setting a goal, and then not following through?   Some people don’t even bother setting a goal in the first place because they just don’t believe they can truly achieve it.   There is so much magic in the evolution that comes with working on a goal, and it all starts with a thorough cultivation of it. Find out why simply writing down your goal isn’t enough, why you might be getting discouraged by your dream, and how to experience the real magic of big goal setting.  

One of the things that has helped me more than anything else during hard times is walking.   Having a walking practice has brought me more peace and calm than I could have ever imagined, and I encourage everyone I know, including all of you, to start one.   This week, hear all the benefits I’ve experienced from having a consistent walking practice, the types of walks my practice includes, and some tips for making the most of your practice.  

For many people, especially women, the idea of spending time alone brings up uncomfortable feelings.    However, as my guest Alessia Tenebruso shares, the benefits of exploring yourself through alone time far outweigh the discomfort.   If you’re curious about traveling alone, even if it’s just to your local hotel for a night, this episode is a must-listen. Alessia shares why the idea of solo travel is so intimidating, how to deal with the discomfort, and all the benefits you’ll experience when you do this for yourself.   

One of the best ways to build emotional strength is through entrepreneurship.   You start doubting your doubt. You develop the courage to do hard things.   And it all starts with feeling your feelings on your entrepreneurial journey.   Listen in this week to hear the four most important negative business emotions to feel and the four most important positive business emotions to generate. Once you can master these emotions, your level of self-love, emotional strength, AND business success will amaze you. Tune in to find out how.  

Writing down your thoughts is a powerful way to understand them and the effects they are having on your life.   Sure, you could spend days thinking about a problem.   Or you could write your thoughts down and find clarity, awareness, and healing in the process.   Tune in this week as Journaling Coach Ashley R. Wright shares the power of journaling, the benefits of writing down your thoughts, and why doing so empowers you to free yourself from whatever is holding you back.  

What happens when you are taking action, but not getting the results you want?   That’s where an action audit comes in.   Using the scientific method and two other concepts I talk about in this episode, you can analyze why your actions are not creating the results you want and adjust. I share how to conduct an action audit yourself, and the biggest difference between those who get their desired results and those who don’t.

One of the least useful emotions we have is regret.   It usually comes after we’ve made a decision. Sometimes the decision was made a minute ago and sometimes it was made 10 years ago.   However, you don’t have to let regret stop you from moving forward.   Listen in this week to learn about the two types of regret we typically experience, and how to stop letting regret keep you stuck. I share a concept that set me free from my regret, why I don’t beat myself up when I feel regret, and how you can use your regret as an opportunity for progress.

When your work contributes to your mission, it is a very powerful place to be.   You focus on creating value for the world, and that value comes back to you.   That’s how I feel about the year ahead, and I want you to join me in that space.   Tune in this week to learn how to have the best year yet. I share what’s coming up at The Life Coach School in our programs, the brand new value we are creating there, and a concept you can use to spark ideas for how to make this year your best year yet.  

Success doesn’t always come quickly, but when it does, it makes everyone stop and ask what that person is doing differently.   My guest this week is one of those people.   Cayla Horey is a certified life coach who made six figures in the first year of her coaching business.   Tune in this week to hear Cayla’s incredible story of fast success, what it took to get to where she is today, and how you can use her story as inspiration for your own success. 

One thing all successful people have in common is that they can do hard, really well.   But the word “hard” is incredibly subjective, so what is hard?   Tune in this week to learn about the stages of success and where learning how to do hard things comes into play. This episode gets you thinking about what hard means to you, how willing you are to experience it right now, and the kinds of challenges you need to overcome to get to where you want to go.

When we set a goal, it’s easy to think that the best part will be achieving it. We imagine what life will be like when we finally get what we’ve been working so hard for.   Despite what you might think right now, the process is the point.   Listen in as I share how being in the early stages of goal achievement differs from the later stages or even from the subsequent goals you set. You’ll learn about the rarely-discussed downsides to achieving your goals, and why it’s so important to take time to be proud of what you’ve accomplished so far.

Most people would generally agree that being empathetic, generous, and kind-hearted makes you a good person.   But is that true? And, who says?   In this episode, I explore what it means to be a good person. Find out why the socially accepted traits of being good aren’t always good for you or the world, what being a good person could mean to you, and how to live your life by your own definition.