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Megan Hottman, an attorney and professional cyclist, is on a journey of self-discovery as she nears her 40th birthday. In this thought-provoking discussion, she shares her reflections on finding personal purpose and creating a meaningful legacy. They explore the difference between societal expectations and true passions, the impact of personal connections, and the fear of judgment. Megan emphasizes the need to write for oneself and highlights the importance of storytelling in leadership, reminding us to prioritize what truly matters in our lives.

A single insight can take a lifetime of searching, or as you'll hear, sometimes a life-changing insight can come in less than 5 minutes! Rich’s guest today is Marli Watt. Marli is the Vice President of an International Pharmaceutical Company which manufactures products for very rare diseases. She's a very accomplished leader and heads up an international team of 60 people. She wanted Rich to help her get clarity on what's next for her but she quickly found out that clarity is not what she needed.. In today’s episode: Making it a priority to create space for yourself The importance of taking care of yourself For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

There is no boss more demanding than the one who sits in our seat. It can be quite intense to be an entrepreneur, especially when you have a burning drive to succeed. Rich’s guest today, Erin, is caught between the age-old struggle of when to be patient and when to hustle. Erin is a former Director at two different billion-dollar technology companies. She is making the transition from the high energy corporate world with benchmarks and people of similar mindset around, to the world of being an entrepreneur where she will be out on her own with only with no one else to hold her accountable. It can be scary to leave a familiar environment to head out into the unknown, even if it is killing you, but if you adjust correctly, you can succeed. Remember, what got you here won’t get you to where you need to go next.  In today’s episode: What we tend to underestimate and overestimate as humans The moment-by-moment decision of patience vs. hustle Making sure you have the right support network when going out on your own Responding to a calibration issue when shifting the mindset Tracking warning signs of burnout Setting the bar higher for recreation to nurture yourself Keeping the same mindset, even in the absence of certainty Letting things unfold in the moment-to-moment Erin’s experience simmering in the hot seat When to er towards the side of inaction and sit in the discomfort For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

Parissa, an advisory board member at a female-founded AI startup, opens up about her journey from corporate success to coaching. She highlights the struggle of self-doubt and the concept of having 'new coach smell.' The conversation dives into overcoming limitations, the importance of empathy in coaching, and how to view goals as starting points rather than endpoints. Parissa also shares insights on the critical soft skills needed in business, emphasizing the power of self-reflection and the richness gained from challenging moments.

Feeling stuck is never a good place to be, whether it is physically or stuck in life. Today, Rich is talking to his client, Scott, a situation just like this. Scott still has his ‘dream’ corporate job, serving as the Director of Leadership Development at a multi-million dollar corporation, with consulting gigs and coaching on the side. However, due to life circumstances, Scott has become trapped at that job and is looking for a way out. Rich wants to give Scott an insight into what life can look like for him and his daughter if he can balance his life and escape that feeling of being stuck. The problem with the rat race is that even when you win it, you’re still a rat. Create some white space on your calendar; that’s where the miracles occur! In today’s episode: What changed everything for Scott as it relates to his career Recognizing the difference between conventional and exponential success Developing an exit strategy by finding a way to do more work in less time Setting an example of a balanced life for your children Creating more white space on your calendar for more creativity How life can change so dramatically when you break away from “stuck” Conducting a thorough audit of your calendar Deciding what or who your “yes” is so that you know when to say no Crafting out your ideal average day For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

The podcast explores topics such as finding one's purpose in life, addressing trauma, struggling with guilt and independence, facing fear and overcoming trauma, and finding one's voice as a writer.

Rich Litvin, a coach to some of the most successful people in the world, shares his insights and challenges the thinking of high performers. Surrounding oneself with interesting people is crucial. Coaching Olympic athletes, Hollywood directors, and presidential candidates, Rich offers a unique perspective.