Eryn and L' Shawn focus on goal-setting and planning for 2026. They discuss challenges around creating intentions and navigating personal and professional goals. Eryn shares her struggles with motivation and clarity, while L'Shawn offers insights on using flash-forward exercises and asking reflective questions to clarify priorities. They explore the importance of external accountability, the value of stillness, and the wisdom that can be found in being stuck. The conversation highlights the benefits of working with a coach to gain perspective and support in setting and achieving goals.

In this podcast episode, L' Shawn and Eryn share their experiences from an impromptu retreat in Denver after their planned trip to Idaho Springs was canceled due to power outages. They discuss how they pivoted to embrace spontaneous experiences, including a visit to a Nordic bathhouse, dining at an Indian restaurant, attending a dueling piano bar, and exploring the Denver Botanic Gardens. Throughout their adventures, they learned valuable lessons about the importance of flexibility, taking risks, embracing vulnerability, and finding meaning in unexpected experiences. The episode highlights the power of hope theory and the idea that sometimes unplanned events can lead to richer, more meaningful experiences than carefully planned ones.

L'Shawn and Eryn explore themes around asking for help, particularly during the holidays and when managing personal and professional responsibilities, with L'Shawn sharing her experiences about seeking support for her daughter's medical needs. The conversation concludes with discussions about the challenges of seeking help during times of grief and loss, emphasizing the value of authentic support and creating space for others to express their needs

L' Shawn and Eryn discuss prioritization and letting go in the context of goal-setting and client work. They explore personal approaches to setting priorities, emphasizing the importance of aligning tasks with values and managing time effectively while acknowledging the challenges of balancing various aspects of work and life. The discussion concludes with practical suggestions for achieving clarity on priorities, including reflection techniques, visualization methods, and the value of seeking external feedback and coaching support.

Eryn and L'Shawn discuss the challenges of burnout, particularly during the fall to winter period, and explore strategies for prevention and management. They examine the role of coaching in addressing burnout through various techniques and systems, while acknowledging the importance of balancing structure with flexibility in personal and professional life. The conversation concludes with discussions about managing the holiday season effectively while maintaining well-being, including setting boundaries and finding ways to incorporate rest and reflection.

L'Shawn and Eryn discuss the theme of letting go, exploring how it applies to organizing life, reassessing commitments, and focusing on personal values. Eryn mentions L'Shawn's upcoming transition to Executive Director at the Family Learning Center and explores the relationship between authenticity and letting go. L'Shawn discusses the challenges of imposter syndrome and managing expectations. The conversation concludes with reflections on embracing mystery and change, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion, grace, and being open to new possibilities during times of growth and transition.

Eryn and L'Shawn interview Morgan Holliday, the owner of Morganize It, a professional organizing service that helps clients manage life transitions and declutter their spaces. Morgan shares her personal journey and business philosophy, emphasizing trust-based client relationships and the "burn the boats" concept, while discussing her approach to professional organizing and the importance of complete commitment to projects without backup plans. Find out more about Morgan here: https://www.morganizeit.net/

Eryn and L'Shawn review Season 6's themes of trust, relationships, and healing, while noting their podcast's evolution toward more technical and professional coaching perspectives with improved interview quality. The discussion concludes with personal reflections on growth, confidence, and relationships.