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Being ambitious is a gift but it can also leave you feeling like you’re never doing enough. That’s where gratitude comes in. In this episode of Accountable, I’m breaking down the tension so many high-achievers feel between striving for more and being satisfied with where they are. You’ll learn how to use what I call the Gratitude Glue to bring ambition and satisfaction together and a simple reflection practice you can start today.

We’ll cover:
Why ambition is something to celebrate, not suppress
The science behind gratitude and its impact on stress and burnout
A 3-part reflection process (Accomplishments, Amplifiers, Barriers) to anchor your gratitude and fuel forward progress
How to create harmony between pursuing big goals and enjoying what you’ve already achieved

Resources Mentioned:
HERO Roles Assessment: https://amandamckinney.com/quiz
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book
Study on gratitude lowering stress - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Positive_psychology
Research on gratitude and how it relates to burnout - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/279741437_How_Gratitude_Relates_to_Burnout_and_Job_Satisfaction_in_Mental_Health_Professionals

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Money isn’t just about numbers, it’s about meaning, motivators, and mindset. In this powerful episode of Accountable, I sit down with Megan Hale, former psychotherapist turned fintech founder and creator of Dream Money™. Megan shares her personal journey through business pivots, debt, motherhood, and entrepreneurship and how it all shaped her groundbreaking work around money motivators and building a secure relationship with money.

We cover:
How to identify your personal money motivators (save, earn, get out of debt, give)
Why so many entrepreneurs chase arbitrary numbers (like 6 or 7 figures) and still feel unfulfilled
What it looks like to meet with your money daily (and how it can change your life)
How her Dream Money software makes financial strategy accessible for every entrepreneur

You're Invited!
Megan and I are hosting a webinar to go deeper on this topic so you can get crystal clear on your numbers, consistently pay yourself and manage money with intention, not stress. It's free and happening on October 7th.

Sign up for free at https://amandamckinney.com/events/
*Replay will be available after live webinar

Resources Mentioned:
HERO Roles Assessment: https://amandamckinney.com/quiz
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

Guest Links:
https://dreammoney.co
https://instagram.com/meganhaleco
https://instagram.com/dreammoneyco
Wild & Holy Radio Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2jcHI4So5AFAh6G1Xk9S4E
Wild & Holy Radio Podcast, Money Series Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0gcNP74y3wA6KVKseF0hd0?si=a33c700c2faf4293

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Ever wonder how Navy SEALs, Olympic athletes, and top executives keep going when everything around them feels like chaos? Performance psychologist Dr. Amy Athey has worked with some of the world’s most elite performers and in this conversation, she breaks down the exact 3-step process they use to move forward in high-stakes moments. This isn’t just for athletes or CEOs, it’s a system anyone can use when life feels overwhelming or change feels hard. Because taking care of yourself is a business strategy and progress doesn’t have to mean pushing harder.

Resources Mentioned:
HERO Roles Assessment: https://amandamckinney.com/quiz
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

Guest Links:
Website - https://www.atheyperformance.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dramyathey/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyathey32/
X - https://x.com/AmyAthey
Quotable Podcast Interview -
https://quotablemediaco.com/sustainable-leadership-the-psychology-of-performance-with-dr-amy-athey/

This episode is sponsored by Prive, a clean, woman-owned haircare brand that’s transformed my thick, wavy, frizzy hair. I’m now air-drying with confidence thanks to their Curl Cream, Smoothing Solution, and Vanishing Oil. Plus, 1% of every purchase supports women overcoming abuse and homelessness. Take the Hair Quiz and use code GIRLRACER50 for 50% off your first order at priveproducts.com.

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When Taylor Swift said, “You should think of your energy as if it’s expensive, as if it’s a luxury item. Not everyone can afford it,” the internet went wild. And for good reason because we needed to hear it. In this solo episode of Accountable, I break down how to apply Taylor’s wisdom beyond relationships and criticism, into your everyday goals, projects, and business tasks.

You’ll learn:
How to do an Energy Audit
The difference between “luxury tasks” and “cheap tasks”
Why being busy isn’t the same as being productive
Simple steps to protect your energy so it moves you toward your real goals


Resources Mentioned:
HERO Roles Assessment: https://amandamckinney.com/quiz
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

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Welcome to Part 3 of our 3-part series on accountability. In this episode, I’m joined by my client Amy Bors, a successful business owner who manages nearly 200 employees and over 6,000 units in her property management company. On paper, everything looked incredible but inside, Amy felt buried by busywork, drowning in emails, and losing her joy for the work she once loved. That’s when she invested in paid accountability through coaching.

In this episode, Amy shares:
Why she realized she couldn’t “do it all” anymore (and didn’t have to)
The small but powerful changes (like eating lunch!) that gave her back energy and focus
How paid accountability created space for joy, peace, and new growth in her life and business
The questions she asked herself before saying yes to investing in support

Resources Mentioned:
HERO Roles Assessment: https://amandamckinney.com/quiz
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

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Welcome to Part 2 of our 3-part series on accountability. Sometimes, all it takes is saying your idea out loud to the right people. Today I’m joined by Nancy Moore, speaker, podcaster, and event host, whose peer accountability group helped her turn a “maybe someday” idea into 11 successful events attended by 459 people (and counting).

We talk about:
How peer accountability differs from personal and paid support
The moment Nancy’s idea shifted into action
Why your peer group needs to share your drive (even if they’re on different paths)
The simple, brave step you can take today to find your own peer support

Resources Mentioned:
HERO Roles Assessment: https://amandamckinney.com/quiz
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

Guest Links:
Website: nancymoore.co
Instagram: nancymoore.co & sharingpassionandpurpose

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Welcome to Part 1 of our 3-part series on accountability, inspired by my research (Ep. 43). In this first conversation, I’m joined by my friend and brand strategist, Danait Berhe, who shares how she leaned on personal accountability and AI during one of the biggest transitions of her life, returning to work after maternity leave.

Danait opens up about:
Why she turned to AI to get an honest view of her time and capacity
The ABC Week method she created to work with her energy instead of against it
How she stayed focused on what mattered most, even when she had just a few hours a week to work
Her litmus test for when it’s time to seek outside accountability

If you’ve ever wondered whether personal accountability can actually work, or how to make it work in a messy, real-life season, this episode will give you tools and encouragement to try it for yourself.

Resources Mentioned:
HERO Roles Assessment: https://amandamckinney.com/quiz
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

Guest Links:
Danait's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danaitbg/
Danait's Website: http://danaitbg.com/

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Most women believe they can hold themselves accountable but the data tells a different story. In my latest research with 116 women entrepreneurs, 81% said they prefer self-accountability tools like planners or lists…but only 6% said it actually works.

That’s what I call The Accountability Gap No One Talks About.

In this episode, I’m breaking down my research results that includes data related to personality assessments including the Enneagram, Myers Briggs, Four Tendencies and Human Design. Plus I share my brand new HERO Roles assessment that shows you how you naturally approach goals, where you get stuck, and the kind of support that actually helps you finish what you start.

Take the HERO Roles assessment here: http://amandamckinney.com/quiz

You can see a visual of the research results here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xhPb23gqYeAR186umFtoGipCwoRYKUVY/view?usp=sharing

Resources:
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book