In this episode of the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast Idive into Antidote #5: Navigate to Destination Joy.

Discover how to move from feeling stuck or overwhelmed tofinding true fulfilment in work and life. Through real-life stories, practical strategies, and personal reflections, I share how setting a clear vision, aligning your goals with your values, and taking small, consistent steps can help you reach your own ‘Destination Joy.’

Start charting your course to a more joyful, purpose-driven work-life.

Key Topics:

• The difference between vision and mission, and why both matter.

• Real-life coaching stories, including Jennifer’s journey from “Destination Grim” to “Destination Joy.”
• The dangers of drifting through life on “autopilot” and how to become the captain of your own ship.
• The pitfalls of fantasising about outcomes without taking action, supported by neuroscience research.
• The importance of setting specific, measurable, relevant, and time-bound (SMRT) Goals.
• How to break down big goals into manageable tasks and the power of accountability.
• The role of values and purpose in aligning your goals and vision.
• Personal anecdotes about vision boards, serendipity, and making congruent life decisions.
• What the science says about how to increase your chances of goal attainment.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction & podcast overview

03:28 – Chapter 5: “Navigate to Destination Joy”

03:58 – Jennifer’s story: from stress to joy

07:32 – Why vision needs action (research insights)

08:31 – Small steps and resilience

11:09 – Vision vs. mission; being congruent

13:20 – Overcoming self-sabotage

16:41 – Aligning vision with family and values

19:07 – Setting and writing down goals

21:11 – Breaking goals into tasks; accountability

28:54 – Visualising and drawing your goals

30:16 – Summary and key action points

31:17 – The SHINE Coaching Programme and free resources

32:03 – Closing and next episode teaser

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