Hello and welcome to the final episode in our series, “Riding the Waves.” This has been an exploration to find what becomes available to us when we hold big ideas, big feelings, and big problems a little more lightly. So far, Juanita Molano Parra and I have looked at the issue through the lens of the following questions:

-Where should I start?

-What should I do?

-What if I fail?

-What now?

In this final episode, we bring it all together by asking “What do I know?” Juanita and I have really enjoyed sharing and bouncing ideas off of each other as a way to determine why these big things can be so challenging, what gets in the way of progress, and, ultimately, what opens up for us when we add some mindfulness to our approach.

Thank you so much for joining us on this journey. Your time, your care, and your attention mean more to me than you know!

And a big, very special THANK YOU to Juanita for her time, her knowledge, her insight, and her friendship. It’s been a blast!

Be sure to listen next time as "Don't Cut Your Own Bangs" continues to navigate the messy middle between where we are and where we want to be.

JUANITA MOLANO PARRA, MBA, PCC

Juanita is an engineer and MBA turned certified life and leadership coach. Originally from Colombia, she worked in multinational corporate finance and later started her own coaching business—training new coaches and partnering with organizations to transform culture and leadership from within. Her business, Jump Coaching, helps leaders live authentically, lead with purpose, and turn their dreams into reality. Juanita lives in Indianapolis with her husband, their daughter, and two cats.

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Welcome to the penultimate episode in our series, “Riding the Waves,” in which Juanita Molano Parra and I examine what comes up, what opens up, and what becomes available when we hold big ideas, big feelings, and big problems a little more lightly.

Join Juanita and me as we consider “What Now?” As with the other questions in our series, this prompt helps us find a way to work through the big, challenging things and deal with what gets in the way of progress. Here are a few observations from our discussion:

-Asking “what now?” can introduce confusion or fear of consequences.

-Be present. Assess how you feel and what you’re experiencing at this moment.

-What’s happening now is not necessarily urgent. Consider taking a pause.

-Simply being in the now can help lighten your grip on big things.

Thank you for listening and be sure to tune in next time for the final episode in our series. Your time, your care, and your attention mean more to me than you know!

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JUANITA MOLANO PARRA, MBA, PCC

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It seems counterintuitive to actually loosen your grip on something that you care about. But, that’s what Juanita Molano Parra and I are examining in our series, “Riding the Waves.” We’re looking at what comes up, what opens up, and what becomes available when we hold big ideas, big feelings, and big problems a little more lightly. Can this technique help us navigate rough emotional waters?

As a way in, Juanita and I pose several questions that indicate how we approach and manage “big things.” This episode continues our breakdown of “what’s at stake?” Stakes can be both inspirational and paralyzing. We explore how stakes motivate (and demotivate) us, share what gets in the way of progress, and use real-life examples to provide context. Here are a few thoughts from our discussion:

Do we create unrealistic expectations when we use educational information to measure our success?

How can we balance self development with the pitfalls of perfectionism?

Using how-to resources for growth and development can be constraining, but “enlightenment will always taste of freedom.” (A quote of a quote.)

Best practices can provide a sense of permission in the face of risk.

Possibility is the flip side of risk, and possibility can be filled with beauty, magic, and joy.

Join us next time as our series continues. Thank you for listening!

JUANITA MOLANO PARRA, MBA, PCC

Juanita is an engineer and MBA turned certified life and leadership coach. Originally from Colombia, she worked in multinational corporate finance and later started her own coaching business—training new coaches and partnering with organizations to transform culture and leadership from within. Her business, Jump Coaching, helps leaders live authentically, lead with purpose, and turn their dreams into reality. Juanita lives in Indianapolis with her husband, their daughter, and two cats.

Jump Coaching - www.jumpcoaching.co

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Email - juanita@jumpcoaching.co

DANIELLE IRELAND, LCSW

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