Exploring the host's approach to collaborations, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and autonomy in decision-making, and the significance of engaging in collaborations that nourish the soul. The podcast discusses the value of service-centered collaborations, self-trust, and discernment in business choices.
Approach collaborations with a service-centered mindset, focusing on supporting others' work and worthy endeavors.
Prioritize collaborations that align with personal values, bringing intrinsic joy and genuine connection.
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Approach Collaborations with a Service-Centered Mindset
When considering collaborations, the podcast host emphasizes the importance of adopting a service-centered mindset rather than a self-interested approach. She shares personal experiences collaborating with individuals whose work she deeply respects, focusing on supporting and promoting worthy endeavors rather than solely seeking personal gain.
Build Confidence in Your Expertise for Independent Projects
The episode discusses the tendency of new practitioners to collaborate due to lack of confidence in carrying projects themselves. The host recalls instances where individuals hesitated to lead projects individually, highlighting the importance of trusting one's expertise and being self-reliant to maximize growth and self-discovery.
Prioritize Authenticity and Mutual Benefit in Collaborations
The host emphasizes the significance of genuine interest and mutual benefit in collaborations, advising against participating in collaborations as mere favors. She suggests filtering collaboration requests based on intrinsic joy and genuine connection, prioritizing engagements that align with personal values and offer mutual fulfillment.
There is no right or wrong way to approach collaborations, but I’ve observed many people making decisions around collaborations and seen some red flags.
This week, I share my thoughts on collaborations and reasons for doing them, and how I filter the invitations for collaborations that I receive.
Discover the importance of going in with a spirit of experimentation and only doing collaborations that nourish your soul, versus doing them for the sake of exposure or people pleasing.