The Live Into Your Best Life Podcast

Embrace Change: Navigating Life’s Journey with Clarity and Flexibility

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In this episode of "Live Into Your Best Life," host Paulie Skaja explores the art of planning and flexibility in achieving your goals. Paulie emphasizes the importance of understanding your current situation and clearly defining where you want to go. Using the analogy of planning a vacation, she illustrates that having a detailed plan is crucial for making meaningful progress.
Paulie discusses the need for adaptability as you navigate your journey. Plans may change based on new information or opportunities, and being flexible can lead to better outcomes. Effective communication with those involved in your journey is key, whether they are family members, colleagues, or friends. Keeping everyone informed ensures alignment and support.
In this episode, Paulie also touches on the challenges of communication in the modern world, particularly the pitfalls of relying too heavily on technology. She shares insights from her recent home renovation, highlighting the importance of keeping all parties updated to avoid misunderstandings.
Additionally, Paulie announces her latest book, "Live Into Your Best Life: 52 Weeks of Micro Wins to Help You Transform Your Life," inspired by her podcast and coaching work. Check it out as a resource to help you make positive changes in your life.
Paulie encourages listeners to be honest with themselves about their starting point and to set clear, achievable goals for the near future. Regularly reassessing progress and being open to change are essential for long-term success. She wraps up by reminding her audience to keep their supporters informed and engaged, as accountability and support can greatly enhance success. Connect with Paulie on social media for updates and ongoing inspiration.
Tune in to learn how to navigate your journey with clarity and flexibility, and take actionable steps toward living your best life.
 

What If

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In this episode of Live Into Your Best Life, host Paulie Skaja explores the concept of "what if" and how it can either propel us forward or hold us back. She delves into the impact of naysayers and the internal "what if" scenarios that often paralyze us with fear. Paulie reflects on the idea of "shoulds" from previous episodes, explaining how these are influenced by external expectations rather than our own desires.
Using the metaphor of crabs in a bucket—where one crab's attempt to escape is constantly thwarted by the others—Paulie illustrates how negative influences and self-doubt can prevent personal growth. She encourages listeners to reframe their "shoulds" and "what ifs" by focusing on what aligns with their true aspirations rather than external pressures.
Paulie challenges listeners to consider the positive outcomes of their "what if" scenarios. For instance, if you're contemplating a career change or a new relationship, she suggests imagining the potential success and growth rather than fixating on the risks of failure. By playing out these scenarios, you can better assess their likelihood and impact.
The episode encourages embracing the unknown and taking actionable steps toward your goals. Paulie invites listeners to dream big and explore their potential, urging them to view "what if" as a springboard for possibility rather than a stumbling block.
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Mirror Mirror

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In this solo episode of Live Into Your Best Life, host Paulie Skaja explores the concept of "Mirror, Mirror"—the idea that the behaviors and situations we encounter in others reflect what’s happening within us. Paulie explains how those little frustrations and annoyances, whether during everyday moments like driving or in the workplace, can provide valuable opportunities for self-reflection and growth.
She encourages listeners to pause when feeling triggered and ask, "What can I learn from this?" Recognizing that the behaviors we find irritating in others often mirror our own past actions gives us a chance to improve ourselves. Paulie also reminds us to celebrate when we see these behaviors in others that we've already overcome, as it’s a testament to our personal growth.
The discussion extends to professional settings, where Paulie talks about people who exaggerate or present misleading versions of themselves. Instead of calling them out, she suggests modeling authenticity and relying on real data to inspire others to follow suit. The episode underscores the idea that the reflections we see in others—whether positive or negative—are powerful tools for self-development.
Paulie concludes by encouraging listeners to fully embrace and honor the positive feedback they receive. By recognizing the greatness others see in us, we can continue to grow while also helping others see their own potential.
This episode is packed with practical insights on how to use reflection to foster continuous self-improvement and lead a richer, more fulfilling life.

Embracing the Journey: Navigating Grief and End-of-Life

Special Guest Angie Kyllo
 
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In this episode of the Live Into Your Best Life podcast, host Paulie Skaja welcomes Angie Kyllo, a former colleague who has transitioned from project management in the medical field to becoming a certified end-of-life doula. Angie shares her inspiring journey, which began about a year ago after hearing a podcast about end-of-life doulas. Her personal experience with her husband's terminal illness highlighted gaps in hospice care, prompting her to seek a role where she could offer more comprehensive support.
 
Angie explains the role of an end-of-life doula, emphasizing the importance of providing personalized support to individuals and families as they approach death. This support includes both practical tasks and emotional guidance during and after the dying process. Her personal experience with loss deeply influences her approach, focusing on continuing support beyond the immediate aftermath of death.
 
The discussion highlights how Angie's project management skills—such as listening, organizing, and coordinating—have seamlessly translated into her doula work. She envisions integrating these skills further and hopes to teach others to become doulas while advocating for more open conversations about death in society.
 
Paulie reflects on her own experiences with grief, sharing how support from a priest helped her family cope with her mother's passing. Both Paulie and Angie stress the importance of recognizing and addressing ongoing grief rather than assuming it ends with the funeral. They discuss how grief can resurface unexpectedly and how societal norms sometimes overlook the ongoing need for support.
 
The episode also touches on preserving family stories and memories as a way to honor loved ones. Angie and Paulie share personal anecdotes about maintaining connections with deceased family members through storytelling. They emphasize the value of end-of-life planning and organizing important documents ahead of time to ease the burden on loved ones.
 
Finally, the conversation offers advice on approaching sensitive topics like end-of-life planning with family members and highlights the benefits of involving an end-of-life doula. They encourage listeners to embrace change, follow their own paths, and honor their true selves, concluding with information on how to connect for further support and advice.
 
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Mastering Decisions: The 10-10-10 Method

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In this episode of "Live Into Your Best Life," host Paulie Skaja shares decision-making techniques designed to help listeners navigate various life choices. She introduces the "10-10-10" method, a tool she's used for over 25 years with coaching clients. This technique involves evaluating a decision by considering its impact in three time frames: 10 minutes, 10 months, and 10 years. By envisioning how a decision feels in these intervals, individuals can gain clarity on whether it's the right choice. For example, deciding to sell a house might feel exciting initially, but over 10 months, the market conditions and personal circumstances could change, influencing the decision's appeal. Conversely, choosing not to sell might feel secure at first, allowing for more clarity and stability over time.
 
Paulie also discusses the "coin toss" method, a simpler, more intuitive approach. This involves flipping a coin to make a decision and then paying attention to one's immediate emotional response to the result. If the coin suggests pizza for dinner but the gut reaction is negative, it indicates a different desire. This technique helps individuals align with their true preferences without overthinking. It's particularly useful for straightforward decisions and provides a neutral, judgment-free way to access one's instincts.
 
Both techniques aim to assist listeners in making choices that align with their genuine desires and prevent self-sabotage. Paulie emphasizes the importance of using these tools to live one's best life by making informed, heartfelt decisions. She encourages feedback from her audience and invites them to share their experiences using these methods. As the episode concludes, Paule expresses her hope that these tips will be valuable to her listeners and invites them to subscribe, review, and share the podcast to continue receiving weekly insights.
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Transformative Journeys: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Growth

Special Guest Sheri Cutter
 
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In this episode of "Live into Your Best Life," host Paulie Skaja converses with Sheri Cutter, a seasoned expert in personal development, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), hypnosis, and coaching. With over twenty years in the healing arts, Sheri shares her journey and valuable insights on achieving a balanced and fulfilling life.
Sheri discusses a pivotal moment in her career when she transitioned her physical therapy practice to a cash-based model during the COVID-19 pandemic. This shift, though met with resistance and challenges, was essential for aligning her work with her personal values and finding peace. She reflects on how NLP has significantly impacted her life, particularly in helping her reprogram internal beliefs and achieve greater balance and congruence.
The episode explores the necessity of personal and professional pivots for growth and alignment. Sheri emphasizes that living one's best life requires ongoing self-discovery and realignment, especially when facing internal conflicts or changing circumstances. She underscores the importance of understanding and reprogramming the subconscious mind, which is shaped by early life experiences, to overcome limiting beliefs and foster personal transformation.
Sheri shares her own experience of overcoming a turbulent high school past at Beverly Hills High, attributing her positive turnaround to the strong, supportive reinforcement she received. She discusses how recognizing and changing behavior patterns can lead to significant personal growth and highlights the value of shifting from blame to self-awareness.
The conversation delves into the impact of breathing techniques for managing stress and resetting emotional responses, emphasizing the importance of taking pauses and re-centering oneself. Sheri explains how breathing influences the autonomic nervous system, crucial for managing anxiety and stress.
Sheri also addresses the concept of secondary gains, where individuals may cling to negative patterns for attention or significance. She contrasts this with personal empowerment and growth, drawing on her experiences with hypnosis and coaching to illustrate how deeper emotional work can drive real change.
At the end of the episode, Sheri invites listeners to connect with her through her website at Inbalancewellness.net or via phone +1-530-470-0410 for coaching and hypnosis services, expressing her commitment to helping others achieve transformative results. Paulie wraps up by encouraging listeners to engage with the podcast, continue their personal development journeys, and look forward to future episodes.
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Stop ’Shoulding’ on Yourself

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In this episode of "Live Into Your Best Life," host Paulie Skaja delves into the pervasive concept of "shoulding" on ourselves. From a young age, we're often told what we should do, leading us to internalize these external expectations and live our lives accordingly. Paulie challenges us to reconsider the origins of these "shoulds" and explore whether they truly reflect our own desires or are merely echoes of others' voices.
 
Paulie shares insights on how to shift from feeling obligated to do things to embracing a sense of choice and empowerment. For instance, rather than feeling pressured to take a walk for health reasons, we can reframe it as a personal decision to enhance our well-being. This mindset shift from "I should" to "I get to" can profoundly change our relationship with daily tasks, making them feel more rewarding and aligned with our true goals.
 
Throughout the episode, Paulie encourages listeners to evaluate their routines and habits, questioning if they are genuinely serving their current life ambitions. By pausing and reflecting on whether our actions are in tune with where we want to go, we can free up time and energy for what truly matters to us. This approach can be applied to various areas, from health and wellness to career and relationships.
 
Paulie illustrates how this reframing can transform obligations into opportunities, creating a more positive and enjoyable experience. For instance, instead of feeling forced to connect with certain people, we can choose to invest time in relationships that genuinely enrich our lives. This not only lightens our emotional load but also opens up new possibilities and insights that we might have overlooked.
 
As the episode concludes, Paulie invites listeners to stop "shoulding" on themselves and start embracing what they genuinely want to do. By doing so, we can create a life filled with more joy, freedom, and alignment with our true selves. Paulie also encourages feedback from listeners, inviting them to leave reviews, share the podcast, and subscribe for more weekly inspiration. Until next week, she wishes everyone an adventurous journey towards living their best life.
 

Unlocking the Power of Podcasting

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In this episode of "Live Into Your Best Life," host Paulie Skaja welcomes Karen Roberts, a dynamic podcast producer who specializes in helping coaches and experts design, create, launch, and grow their podcasts. Karen shares her fascinating journey from a spontaneous trip to Ibiza as a young woman, which sparked her love for meeting diverse people and hearing their stories, to living in various European cities and eventually returning to the UK. There, she ventured into the fitness industry, eventually transitioning to the online world of coaching and digital marketing.
Karen recounts how the 2020 lockdown disrupted her plans of launching a speaking career and running live events. This challenge led her to discover her passion for podcasting, which became a perfect fit for her curiosity and love for storytelling. Despite initial struggles and near financial ruin, Karen found her niche in helping others share their stories and messages through podcasts.
She emphasizes the importance of taking action, whether by making bold moves like relocating to another country without a solid plan or taking smaller, consistent steps to build a business. Karen shares insights on how being comfortable can be an obstacle to growth and encourages listeners to embrace change and pivot when necessary.
Paulie and Karen discuss the power of podcasts in providing an authentic platform for coaches to demonstrate their expertise and connect with their audience on a deeper level. Karen explains how she supports her clients not just by providing a platform but by offering comprehensive guidance and strategy to ensure their podcasts effectively drive leads and sales.
The episode highlights Karen's philosophy of saying yes to opportunities, learning from every experience, and continuously evolving. Her story is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the transformative power of following one's passion and purpose. Whether facing job loss or feeling stuck in a comfortable yet unfulfilling career, Karen's journey offers inspiration and practical advice for taking control and creating a fulfilling life and career.
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Master the Art of Saying No

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In this episode of "Live Into Your Best Life," Paulie Skaja delves into the transformative power of saying no. Drawing from personal experiences and client stories, Paulie explores how the inability to decline requests can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction. She reflects on a pivotal moment from her past involving a nonprofit organization, where her generous donations became an expectation and she needed to correct the situation. This experience highlighted the importance of setting boundaries and asserting oneself, even when it feels uncomfortable.
 
Paulie emphasizes that saying no isn't about being uncooperative; rather, it's about maintaining balance and integrity. She recounts how her own journey involved learning to say no or not yet, prioritizing tasks, and assessing whether commitments align with her values and available time. By asking clarifying questions and giving herself time to consider before making decisions, Paulie has found that she can manage her responsibilities more effectively and avoid overcommitting.
 
Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own situations where saying no could lead to better outcomes, both personally and professionally. Paulie shares practical tips on how to handle requests and expectations, stressing that it’s okay to prioritize one's own well-being and to make informed choices about what to take on. The episode wraps up with a reminder to continue making conscious choices that align with living a fulfilling life.
 
 

Unlocking Career Success

Special Guest Tom Auld 
In this episode of "Live into Your Best Life," host Paulie Skaja chats with Tom Auld, a versatile professional whose career spans roles such as banker, software engineer, project manager, consultant, and trainer. Tom's journey was notably shaped by a significant layoff at a local company during his internship at age 21, influencing his career approach to emphasize small teams, continuous improvement, and paying it forward.
Since 2014, Tom has focused on revolutionizing consulting by integrating training, implementation, and consulting into a dynamic 12-week program. His expertise in adult learning techniques informs his agile methodology training courses. Tom and Paulie reflect on their careers, favorite jobs, and the importance of finding work fulfillment. Notable moments in Tom's career include his impactful time at Daugherty Business Solutions and a realization at the University of Minnesota about the importance of being close to the actual work.
Tom's consulting philosophy is centered on adding value, continuous improvement, and helping clients see and address their blind spots. He discusses the challenges and rewards of coaching, emphasizing that true coaching involves guiding clients to make their own informed decisions rather than just giving advice. His method involves presenting clients with comprehensive data to support their decision-making.
The episode highlights Tom's emphasis on understanding how different people process information and make decisions. He stresses the importance of adapting communication styles to fit others' needs, which is crucial in coaching. Tom talks about the satisfaction of seeing clients become self-sufficient, likening it to "Nanny McPhee-ing" oneself out of a job.
Emotional intelligence, shaped by personal relationships and parenting, plays a significant role in Tom's coaching approach. He shares how his family dynamics have fostered patience and varied viewpoints, enhancing his ability to guide others. Tom also discusses the balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application, critiquing traditional consulting methods for being overly theoretical. He advocates for a hands-on approach where teams solve real problems in iterative cycles, gaining skills and confidence through practical experience.
Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own career paths and consider how early interests might inform their professional lives. Tom's journey from sports to coaching exemplifies how early passions can evolve into fulfilling careers. For those interested in coaching, agile methodologies, or team development, Tom offers resources and training programs focused on practical results and sustainable change. Continuous learning and adaptability are key themes, ensuring methods remain relevant and effective.
Listeners are invited to connect with Tom via LinkedIn or discover more about his groundbreaking consulting and training offerings on his website AuldConsultingLLC.com and reach out to him directly at Tom@AuldLLC.com..
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