Finding Direction
408 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 143 ratingsFinding Direction is a podcast where we help people who feel lost in life find direction. We interview the most passionate and fulfilled people and reverse engineer their life and get strategies, tactics and actionable steps our audience can apply to find direction.
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Episode 351: The #1 Thing You're Doing Wrong: How Ignoring Others' Plans Can Lead to Fulfillment With Laura Gassner Otting
April 04, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 48.7 MBOn this episode of the Finding Direction Podcast, I chat with Laura Gassner Otting, a bestselling author, catalyst, executive coach, and keynote speaker. Laura shared her journey, including her time as a presidential appointee to Bill Clinton, a law school dropout, and founder of a successful search firm. We discussed topics such as ignoring others' plans for your life, the necessity of big pivots, and the challenges of success. Laura also shared her perspective on finding direction in life,...
Episode 350: Rewriting Your Story: How Changing Your Narrative Can Transform Your Life
March 30, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I talk about the power of changing the story we tell ourselves about who we are. I share my own experience of realizing that I had been telling myself a story of being shy and introverted, which had shaped my entire life. However, I decided to create a new story for myself, one where I was incredible with people and a leader in my own life. This shift in my narrative changed everything for me, and I encourage listeners to examine the stories ...
Episode 349: Man on Fire With David Mehler
March 28, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week on the Finding Direction podcast I chat with David Mailer, creator of Man on Fire, a company that empowers men to live fulfilling lives. David shares his journey from being a successful chiropractor to becoming a masculine leader and discusses the importance of vulnerability and living in one's heart. He explains the three fundamental pillars of Man on Fire and the two invisible forces that control why people do what they do. David encourages men to face their fears and use them as...
Episode 348: The Power of Creating A Schedule: Tips and Strategies for a Successful Week
March 23, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I discuss the importance of creating a schedule to achieve goals and live a fulfilling life. Personally, I have a routine for creating a weekly schedule that works well for me, but I encourage listeners to design their own schedules based on their preferences. Having a schedule is crucial to saving time and staying focused on tasks, while also allowing for flexibility in adjusting the schedule. I cannot stress enough how important it is to ta...
Episode 347: Finding Happiness: A Deep Dive Into Life's Ups & Downs With Jenn Lim
March 21, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 55.7 MBIn this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I interview Jen Lim, founder and bestselling author of Beyond Happiness and CEO of Delivering Happiness. We discuss the importance of values, purpose, and deep conversations in finding happiness and fulfillment in both personal and work life. Jen shares her personal journey and experiences, and offers practical exercises and insights to help individuals on their journey towards happiness and purpose. We also discuss the importance of self-car...
Episode 346: 10x Your Productivity: Strategies for Working Smarter, Not Harder
March 16, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this solo episode of my podcast, Finding Direction, I discuss ways to increase productivity and work smarter in various areas of life. I encourage you to focus on the 20% of tasks that bring 80% of the results and to delegate or eliminate the rest. Let's break down the "three D's" of productivity: Do it, Defer it, and Delegate it. Ask yourself what you want to do, not just what you need to do, in order to find joy and passion in your work. I want to offer you words of encouragement to tak...
Episode 345: How to Work From Your Happy Place With Belinda Ellsworth
March 14, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 36.7 MBOn this episode of the podcast, I chat with Belinda Ellsworth, a sales trainer and personal development expert, who shares her experience of pivoting her business during the pandemic and realizing that she was not living the life she wanted. She talks about how she went through a grieving period and eventually got clear on what she really wanted, which led her to focus on monetizing her podcast and launching a subscription box. Belinda emphasizes the importance of being disciplined, steppin...
Episode 344: 3 Ways to Build Momentum In Your Life Immediately
March 09, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this podcast episode, we discuss three ways to build momentum in life. I cannot stress enough the importance of momentum and I encourage you, to reminisce on a time when you felt you had momentum in your life. Let's dive into the first way to build momentum, which is to implement a practice called "capturing three wins a day." The second way is to start with one thing, and the third way is to take care of other parts of life. By taking small steps in other areas of your life, you can slow...
Episode 343: Becoming Your Own Best Friend With Lisane Basquiat
March 07, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 44.8 MBLisane Basquiat is the founder of Shaping Freedom, a personal growth company. She also owns Hera Hub Carlsbad, a female-focused and gender-inclusive community which is a co-working space and business accelerator. She is now a master practitioner of neurolinguistic programming and mental and emotional release, among many others. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️Taking inventory on why you’re doing what you’re doing in your life right now. ◾️The power of becoming your best friend. ...
Episode 342: Making A Career Change: 5 Things You Can Do When You’re Ready For Change
March 02, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 23.6 MBMaking A Career Change: 5 Things You Can Do When You’re Ready For Change ◾️Make a mindset shift. ◾️Take inventory and find your ‘ikegaya’. ◾️Start asking people around you. ◾️Ask yourself ‘If I could wave a magic wand and do anything with my life, what would I do?’. ◾️Make and create a shitty plan. Stu’s IG - @stumassengill
Episode 341: Therapy with Tanya Cole-Lesnick
February 28, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 39.5 MBTanya Cole-Lesnick is a psycho-therapist and coach who has been in this field since 1995. Her focus is helping people to clear energetic clutter so they can focus on what matters to them. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️The self-talk that may be holding you back. ◾️All things therapy. ◾️How to clear energetic clutter in your life. ClearEnergeticClutter.com
Episode 340: Finding Your “Why” & Implementing It In Your Life
February 23, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 16.4 MBFinding Your “Why” & Implementing It In Your Life ◾️Understand what is a ‘why’ in general. ◾️Go through the 7 levels of ‘why’ and get your core ‘why’. ◾️Ask yourself where is one area of your life where you need to apply your ‘why’. Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-direction/id1457921981
Episode 339: Finding Your Moxie and How to Break Through Your Fears with Lizz Carter Clark
February 21, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 51.1 MBLizz Carter Clark is an international speaker, television and film actress, best-selling author of the book ‘How to Find Your Moxie’, and founder of the non-profit College Moxie. You can see her in episodes of Baby Daddy and Jane the Virgin, and movies such as The Bad News Bearers and School of Scoundrels. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️What is moxie ◾️How to find your moxie. ◾️The truth about what fear really is in your life and how to break through it. @thelizzcarter
Episode 338: 3 Signs You Should Leave Your Career NOW & Start Looking For New Options (& The #1 Thing To Start The Process)
February 16, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 19.1 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we discuss how leaving a career is not an easy decision, but it's important to prioritize your happiness and well-being. You want to start looking at if there are more negatives than positives in your work, if you keep saying to yourself, "it will get better," and listen to the signs your body might be giving you. It's important to take action and start exploring new opportunities, even if it's just researching online or talking to people in different fields. ...
Episode 337: Navigating Autism & Becoming Your True Self With Cheryl
February 14, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 33 MBCheryl is a content creator on Instagram and Tiktok who advocates for autism and educates people on all things autism. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️What it’s like to have autism. ◾️What you can do if you or someone you know has autism. ◾️Why you have to step up into your true authentic self. @_thislineismine
Episode 336: 11 Questions To Grow Your Self Awareness
February 09, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 32.8 MB11 Questions To Grow Your Self Awareness ◾️What kind of person do you want to be today? ◾️If you had a magic wand, how would your life be better in 3 months? ◾️What matters most in your life? And what are you doing about it? ◾️What is your definition of happiness? ◾️What are you scared of? ◾️When did you last push the boundaries of your comfort zone? ◾️What do you love about your life? ◾️What do you want more of in your life? ◾️Are your actions mostly guided by love or fear...
Episode 335: How to Process Your Emotions & Discover What’s Next In Your Life With Luke Iorio
February 07, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 61.3 MBLuke Iorio is a mindfulness and soulfulness coach & advisor. He is also host of the much talked about podcast ‘On This Walk’. Luke was also previous president and CEO of the Institution for Professional Excellence and Coaching. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️The power of leaning into your emotions. ◾️How you can live a life of many depths. ◾️How to get closer to your inner wisdom. On This Walk Podcast onthiswalk.com Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.app...
Episode 334: The Power of Experimentation & How To Get Unstuck
February 02, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 28.2 MBListen to this episode if: ◾️You’re doing something where you don’t feel like you have an empowering future. ◾️You’re not growing and you’re not learning at what you’re currently doing. ◾️You are growing yourself and devolving as a human being. Stu’s IG - @stumassengill
Episode 333: Career Burnout & How To Do Something About It With Suzanne Monroe
January 31, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 36.6 MBSuzanne Monroe is the founder of the International Association of Wellness Professionals and the director of the IAWP’s Holistic Wellness Certification and Training Program. She is aiming to help people reawaken their purpose and find a career they love, and has reached over 11.5 million people last year alone for this. Suzanne is also an author and podcast host of ‘Live Well Dream Big’ In this episode, we talk about: ◾️Career burnout. ◾️3 specific signs to know if you’re burned ou...
Episode 332: 5 Ways To Influence Your Unconscious Mind
January 26, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 28.8 MB5 Ways To Influence Your Unconscious Mind ◾️Identify an area in your life where your unconscious mind might be holding you back. ◾️Create a set of affirmations. ◾️Write down the success that you want in your life. ◾️Practice visualization. ◾️Using brain entrainment by binaural beats. Stu’s IG - @stumassengill
Episode 331: The Law of Attraction, Finding Your Gift & Aligning Your Thoughts, Feelings & Actions with James Arthur Ray
January 24, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 68.1 MBJames Arthur Ray is the author of 6 internationally best-selling books, including New York Times bestseller ‘Harmonic Wealth’. He was also co-author and contributor to ‘The Secret’. James has also worked with over 1 million people from 145 countries through his audios, videos, coaching, and live events. He has also appeared numerous times on The Today Show, Larry King Live, Oprah, and many others. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️How James lost everything at the age of 55. ◾️How J...
Episode 330: The Formula To Happiness
January 19, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 14.3 MBThe Formula To Happiness ◾️LC = BP ◾️Life Condition = BluePrint Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-direction/id1457921981
Episode 329: Not Settling For Less & Creating Your Life Vision With Jordan Tarver
January 17, 2023 21:00 - 39 minutes - 46.3 MBJordan Tarver is an editor at Forbes and is the author of the book ‘You Deserve This Sh!t’. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️How Jordan’s solo trip to Europe taught him how to live his life. ◾️Why a solo trip may be what you need. ◾️How to start a side project and turn it into a full-time career. @jordantarver jordantarver.com
Episode 328: How to Become a Super Communicator & Create Deep Connection With Anyone You Desire
January 12, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 27.2 MBHow to Become a Super Communicator & Create Deep Connection With Anyone You Desire ◾️Make eye contact when you communicate with someone, and smile. ◾️Remember people’s names. ◾️Understand that the best communicator is not the best talker, but the best listener. ◾️Use the acronym F.O.R.M. ◾️Find a common ground of interest with that person. Stu’s IG - @stumassengill
Episode 327: You’re Not Alone: I Get Interviewed About Finding My Direction & The System I Created To Do It
January 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBTune in as Stu gets interviewed by Zach Westerbeck, who is a mental health advocate and the host of the You’re Not Alone Podcast. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️Stu’s journey of going through cancer to feeling lost in his life up to building a business. ◾️A system you can use in your own life if you’re feeling lost. ◾️Mental health and Stu’s journey with it. @zach_westerbeck
Episode 326: 4 Pieces To Create Your Identity For 2023
January 05, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 24.2 MB4 Pieces To Create Your Identity For 2023 ◾️Understand the power of identity. ◾️What are 3 professional and personal goals you have for 2023? ◾️What would your identity be if you want to achieve your goals? ◾️Condition your new identity. Stu’s IG - @stumassengill
Episode 325: Taking Care of Today With Kotaro Umeda
January 03, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 28.7 MBKotaro Umeda is a professional soccer player, author, and public speaker. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️The mindset to becoming a professional athlete. ◾️The power of focusing on TODAY. ◾️How you can make your 1-day dream a reality. @kotaro13umeda
Episode 324: 1 Word That Will Change Your Entire Life
December 29, 2022 09:03 - 16 minutes - 19.4 MB1 Word That Will Change Your Entire Life ◾️What’s one word that would positively influence your life in 2023? Stu’s IG - @stumassengill
Episode 323: Discovering & Living Your Truth With Satya Lights
December 27, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 46.8 MBSatya Lights is a multiple disciplinary healing artist. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️How you can build a better relationship with yourself. ◾️How you can start to find your truth. ◾️The one piece of advice Satya would give to her 16-year old self to guide her for the rest of her life. @satyalights
Episode 322: Making 2023 The Best Year Yet - Goal Setting & The Secret to Achieving Your Goals
December 22, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 29.4 MBMaking 2023 The Best Year Yet - Goal Setting & The Secret to Achieving Your Goals ◾️Create an ultimate vision for your life. ◾️Use powerful language. ◾️Get clear on your ultimate purpose. Stu’s IG - @stumassengill
Episode 321: Stop Being Reasonable With Your Life & Do This Instead With Cole Rogers
December 20, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 48.8 MBCole Rogers is the founder of School of Man, an organization that builds real men through raw and real vulnerability in order to crack the code to have it all. He is also a husband and father of two who has a goal to leave people better after they have an interaction with him. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️How you can create an ethos for your life. ◾️Why you should be unreasonable for what you want in your life. ◾️How to start being vulnerable, and how to ultimately turn it i...
Episode 320: 10 Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself As We Wrap Up 2022 & Enter 2023
December 15, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 33.4 MB10 Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself As We Wrap Up 2022 & Enter 2023: Have you started planning for 2023? What things went great in 2022? What did NOT go great in 2022? What did I learn from this, and how can I use it to improve in 2023? What were 3 magic moments that you had in 2022? What is something you could celebrate that you accomplished in 2022? What was something that truly filled you up in 2022? How can you incorporate more of that in 2023? What did you hate in 2022...
Episode 319: Becoming a Slave to Your Habits & Creating a Never Give Up Mentality With Adam Duran
December 13, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 46.6 MBAdam Duran is a marathon runner who has ran 75 marathons at the age of 56. He is also the author of the book ‘Live Life on Purpose’, and is also a former professional in the law enforcement world. In this episode, we talk about: Going from the wrong side of the track to creating a life on purpose. How you are a slave to your habits, and how to become a slave to the correct habits. Creating a never-give-up mentality. adam-duran.com [email protected] @adam._duran ‘Live ...
Episode 318: Why You Need to Have the Courage to Fall in Love With Yourself
December 08, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 20.7 MBWhy You Need to Have the Courage to Fall in Love With Yourself You are the only person you are going to spend your entire life with. Although you may uncover some unpleasant things, you will uncover 10x more beautiful things that you do love about yourself. You will actually start to enjoy being with yourself. Your happiness levels in every area of your life will increase. Stu’s IG - @stumassengill
Episode 317: Reclaiming Your Passion After Losing It All with Mikey Taylor
December 06, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutes - 58.1 MBMikey Taylor is a former professional skateboarder, the founder of Saint Archer Brewing, president of Commune Capital which is a company created by individuals who are seeking financial freedom through real estate investing. In this episode, we talk about: What it’s like to lose the thing that you were most passionate about in life, and it wasn’t your choice. How you can come back from losing your passion. Investing, and investing with a ‘why’. @mikeytaylor
Episode 316: Increasing Your Energy Meter
December 01, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 26 MBIncreasing Your Energy Meter Energy consumption. Energy expansion. Stu’s IG - @stumassengill
Episode 315: How To Find or Create Your Dream Job With Mitch Matthews
November 29, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 59.4 MBMitch Matthews is an entrepreneur, success coach, and founder of the podcast ‘DREAM. THINK. DO.’. He is also the author of the book ‘Dream Job Redefined: The New Rules for Creating a Career That Matters and Doing Work That You Love’. In this episode, we talk about: How to set yourself up for a career that you love. How to create or find a dream job. The biggest pitfalls that people in their 20s and 30s are making. mitchmatthews.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drea...
Episode 314: 5 Pieces to Build Your Morning Routine
November 24, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 33.7 MB5 Pieces to Build Your Morning Routine Gratitude Connection Closed eyes Add in some writing Talk to yourself Devi Prayer - https://youtu.be/BUlcMJjboEo Stu’s IG - @stumassengill
Episode 313: Hypnotherapy, Leveraging the Power of The Unconscious Mind & Designing A Life with AJ Yager
November 22, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 48.7 MBAJ Yager helps people move out of their patterns of suppression and into their patterns of connection. He has also been a trained and certified Neural Linguistic Programmer for over 10 years. AJ has also been a certified hypnotherapist for 8 years. He is an Amazon best-selling author and podcast host. In this episode, we talk about: How you can start using the power of your unconscious to rapidly speed up the progress in your life. How you can start to use hypnotherapy to create a l...
Episode 312: The Power of Association
November 17, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 18.8 MBThe Power of Association Do an association audit. Stu’s IG - @stumassengill
Episode 311: Changing Directions In Life Is Your Greatest Superpower with Tom Fishman
November 15, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 60 MBTom Fishman is the CEO of the company Starts With Us which is bridging the gap to bring people together. He also previously worked at MTV and did some work with Facebook. Tom also has a background in physics. In this episode, we talk about: The black belt move when you’re making a professional transition. The 3 C’s that Tom implements at Starts With Us which can help you elevate your life. One powerful question that when you ask it to yourself, can change the course of your life i...
Episode 310: My 9 Biggest Takeaways From Spending 50+ Hours With Tony Robbins Over 4 Days
November 10, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBMy 9 Biggest Takeaways From Spending 50+ Hours With Tony Robbins Over 4 Days You must set a higher standard for yourself and what you’re truly capable of. Become best friends with uncertainty. Proximity is everything. The power of going all-in on one thing. Praise yourself and celebrate every ounce of progress in your life. Let the record show that you won or that you lost, and not that you did not swing the bat. Self-doubt kills more dreams than anything else. High-energy p...
Episode 309: Happiness Isn’t Spelled With An “I” With David Meltzer
November 09, 2022 03:56 - 45 minutes - 42 MBDavid Meltzer is founder of the show ‘Office Hours with David Meltzer’, co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing, philanthropist, keynote speaker, and host of his own podcast ‘The Playbook’. In this episode, we talk about: David’s journey and how oftentimes money is the wrong target. The secret around what happens when you are consistent. How you can start living in your truth. @davidmeltzer www.dmeltzer.com [email protected] 949-2982905
Episode 308: 4 Benefits To Starting NOW & How To Kill Procrastination
November 03, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 27.7 MB4 Benefits To Starting NOW & How To Kill Procrastination If you don’t start right now, it may never happen. It’s never going to feel easier to start. There’s never a right time to do something in our life. You get the benefits immediately. Stu’s IG - @stumassengill
Episode 307: Letting Go & Filling Up With Simon Mainwaring
November 01, 2022 13:35 - 34 minutes - 40.7 MBSimon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, podcaster, best-selling author, and founder of the company We First In this episode, we talk about: What a wake-up call can do for you in your life. What letting go can do for you in your life. The biggest lesson Simon learned about living a purposeful life, which took him 20 years to learn. Simon’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Lead-We-Business-Revolution-Future/dp/195329569X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UNX4P06Y260&keywords=lead+wi...
Episode 306: Moving From A Fixed Mindset To A Growth Mindset
October 27, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 13.2 MBMoving From A Fixed Mindset To A Growth Mindset Catch yourself over the next couple days when you are in a fixed mindset. Push yourself into a growth mindset. Understand that if you make the shift to how you can be better, everything in your life will shift. Stu’s IG - @stumassengill
Episode 305: Moving From A Conditioned Mind To A Full Potential Mind With Matt Hogan
October 25, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 43 MBMatt Hogan has an endless fascination and devotion to the path of self-mastery. He also helps others reclaim peace, power, love, and freedom both in their personal and professional lives using a variety of disciplines including leadership technology, cutting-edge coaching tools, and philosophical approaches. In this episode, we talk about: How putting a bullet in Matt’s head at the age of 18 ended up saving his life. Owning the desire that you may have sitting inside of yourself tha...
Episode 304: FEAR: What It Is & How To Break Through It
October 20, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 25.8 MBFEAR: What It Is & How To Break Through It Practice gratitude. Acknowledge the fear as it comes into your life. Use these tools to break through fear. Stu’s IG - @stumassengill
Episode 303: The Power of Being Resilient & Being Authentically You With KJ Christensen
October 18, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 47.1 MBKJ Christensen is a speaker, author, former photographer, and executive coach. In this episode, we talk about: How you can begin to be resilient when times get tough. How to become an authentic person throughout all the areas of your life. Why you should start loving yourself more. kjchristensen.com
Episode 302: The Power of Being Uncomfortable
October 13, 2022 08:00 - 20 minutes - 24.7 MBWhy you should start to get uncomfortable The only true growth in your life occurs outside your comfort zone. It gets you out of the hypnotic rhythm. It’s going to increase fulfillment and happiness in your life. Stu’s IG - @stumassengill