EP2: Embracing Change: Navigating Life's Transitions

Throw Off The Lines - TOTL Podcast

In this debut episode of Throw Off the Lines (TOTL), Stephanie York delves into the complex yet essential topic of change. Drawing from her personal experiences and professional expertise as an executive coach, Stephanie shares her journey of making significant life changes, including ending a marriage, pursuing higher education, and relocating across the country.

Stephanie emphasizes the importance of recognizing when a change is necessary and offers practical steps for making those changes, whether they involve personal growth, career shifts, or improving relationships. She also discusses the fears associated with change, such as the fear of failure and the fear of success, and how these can be navigated with careful planning and resilience.

Tune in to learn how to set and achieve goals, the importance of breaking down large changes into manageable steps, and how to overcome the internal noise that often accompanies the desire for change.

Timestamps:

• 00:23 Stephanie's Personal Journey of Change
• 03:47 Recognizing the Need for Change
• 05:16 Steps to Implement Change
• 07:00 Overcoming the Fear of Change
• 10:59 Setting and Achieving Goals
• 13:53 Practical Examples and Actions
• 25:09 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Key Takeaways:

• Change is not inherently difficult; deciding to change is the challenging part.
• Setting clear goals and breaking them down into actionable steps is crucial for making meaningful changes.
• Fear of change and fear of not changing are two sides of the same coin, and both can be managed with the right mindset and preparation.
• Personal stories and examples highlight how even significant life changes can be navigated successfully.

Key Quotes:

"Change is not hard. Change can be planned for. Deciding to make the change is the hard thing."

"The fear of change and the fear of not changing are two sides of the same coin. It’s the same internal noise saying, ‘I have to change, but I’m afraid to.’"

"When you decide that you want to make a change, you don’t have to tell anybody. You don’t have to set up a flare or decide you’re packing your bags today. But once you know, you know."

"Bravery is deciding to make a change when you need to make one. Fear doesn’t mean you stop. Anxiety doesn’t mean you stop."

"Recognize what changes you want to make, analyze what it will take, and then break it down into actions. Every step you take is a step toward the life you want."