The Greg McKeown Podcast

34. What's Essential: An Essential Intervention with Elena Aguilar

Jan 18, 2021

Elena Aguilar, a writer, coach, and educator dedicated to team development and racial justice, joins the discussion to share her journey of balancing passion and business. She reveals the struggles of maintaining creativity under financial pressure while pursuing impactful writing. The conversation delves into the courage required to step outside comfort zones and the importance of actionable steps for personal development. Elena also highlights the significance of nurturing passion projects and how they can foster resilience and self-expression.

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Intro

2min

Navigating Creative and Commercial Tensions

20min

Exploring the Journey of Resilience Through Writing

3min

Navigating Unique Ideas and Strategy Shifts

2min

Courage Beyond Comfort

6min

Taking Action: The Power of Accountability in Goal Setting

2min

Nurturing Passion Projects Through Writing

8min

How do you navigate a journey where your true calling and highest contribution is distracted by a parallel yet necessary path? Elena Aguilar shares her passion and goals in writing and the challenges involved in that pursuit. She and Greg explore the vulnerability around courage, and discuss practical, actionable steps to move forward.

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Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse
Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Avi Gandhi, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson
Co-Produced by Paul Dizon

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