In this episode, I share a surprising yet powerful technique to help you make tough decisions with more clarity and confidence: checking in with your future self. Instead of getting stuck in overthinking or weighed down by your brain’s negativity bias, imagining yourself a year from now can shift your perspective and reveal the choice that truly aligns with your values and vision.

We’ll explore why your brain is wired to focus on fear and obstacles, how connecting to your future self helps you break free from that bias, and the simple question that can cut through confusion in the moment.

If you’re standing at a crossroads—whether in your career, creativity, or personal life—this episode will give you a practical tool to move forward with courage, clarity, and trust in your path.

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In this energizing conversation, I sit down with Goldie Chan to explore how introverts can harness the power of personal branding without feeling like they have to “perform” as extroverts. We unpack some of the biggest misconceptions about introversion, why self-awareness is the cornerstone of an authentic brand, and how even the smallest stories you share can create meaningful connections.

Goldie shares insights from her upcoming book, Personal Branding for Introverts, and offers practical strategies for building a brand that feels true to who you are. Together, we talk about reframing self-promotion as service, the role of storytelling in shaping how others experience you, and how to embrace your unique narrative to strengthen both your personal and professional life.

If you’ve ever resisted the idea of “personal branding,” this episode will shift your perspective—and give you actionable ways to share your voice with confidence and authenticity.

In this episode, I explore the messy, essential phase of reinvention through the story of James Dyson, who created 5,127 prototypes before finally inventing the vacuum that changed everything. We’ll talk about why the “goo” stage of reinvention is unavoidable, how clarity emerges through action (not just thinking), and the mindset shifts that can help you keep going when progress feels slow.

I’ll share practical strategies for navigating your own prototyping season—like counting actions instead of outcomes, measuring progress backwards, celebrating small wins, and reconnecting to your bigger why.

If you’ve been feeling stuck or doubting whether your efforts matter, this episode will remind you that every small, imperfect action is a step toward what’s next.

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