The Intentional Mind ™ Podcast - Design Your Life & Work Around What Matters Most

Ang Barnard | Career Coach | Intentional Mom | Keynote Speaker
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Do you want to do work you love while being present for the people you love? Have you been searching for a podcast that keeps it real about the challenges of building a meaningful career while creating a life that actually feels good? Maybe you've been successful on paper, but something still feels off. You know you're meant for more, you just aren't quite sure what that looks like yet. Welcome to The Intentional Mind Podcast, a show for people who know they're meant for more and want to design their work and life around what matters most. I'm Angela Barnard (aka Ang), a keynote speaker, career alignment coach, systems nerd, and momma of two! Each week, we have honest conversations about what's working, what's not, and what we're doing about it. You'll find practical tools, simple systems, and mindset shifts to help you create work that energizes you and a life that reflects what matters most. We'll laugh a lot, keep it real, and hopefully leave you feeling a little less alone and a lot more confident about your next step. Together, we'll talk about: • Creating meaningful work that aligns with your strengths, values, and the season you're in • Designing your life intentionally through practical systems, habits, and energy management • Faith, purpose, and making decisions with greater clarity and confidence Let's create a life we're excited about, one that aligns with who we are, what matters most, and the impact we're here to make!

  1. 4d ago

    7 Signs You've Outgrown Your Current Way of Working (The Before Picture)

    272 - In this episode, I'm sharing seven signs that you've outgrown your current way of working. Maybe you've been feeling more drained than energized. Maybe work that used to feel meaningful doesn't anymore. Or maybe you've simply been sensing that the way you've been working no longer fits the life you're trying to build. This isn't about making a rash career move or quitting your job tomorrow. It's about paying attention to what your life, energy, and values might be trying to tell you. Before you can intentionally design work that fits who you are today, you first have to recognize what's no longer working. Think of this episode as the "before" picture. I'd love your help. I'm currently designing a new Career Alignment program, and I'm looking to have a handful of short Career Alignment Conversations with people who feel like they've outgrown their current way of working. If that sounds like you, I'd love to hear your story. Your insights will help me create something that's genuinely useful for people navigating this season. You can schedule a conversation here: https://tidycal.com/angbarnard/career-alignment-conversation Thank you so much for being part of this process. Connect with Ang: Instagram: @angbarnard Website: angbarnard.com Email: angmbarnard@gmail.com Love the show? If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who might need it, and leave a review. It helps more people find the show.

    17 min

  2. Jun 18

    Should I Want More? What's Really Right for Me?

    271 - Should I Want More? Have you ever felt pressure to pursue something simply because everyone around you thinks you should? Maybe it's growing your business, taking on more clients, earning more money, climbing higher in your career, or saying yes to opportunities that look great on paper... But what if more isn't always the goal? In this episode, I share a recent reflection on the tension between outside expectations and personal vision. We'll talk about how easy it is to get pulled into someone else's definition of success and why it's important to regularly pause and ask: What do I actually want? We'll explore the difference between growth and alignment, how to discern whether an opportunity is truly yours to pursue, and why staying connected to your values, season of life, and God-given vision matters more than keeping up with everyone else. If you've ever found yourself wondering whether you should be doing more, building more, or wanting more, this episode is a reminder that success isn't about following someone else's path. It's about having the courage to follow your own. Connect with Ang: Instagram: @angbarnard Website: angbarnard.com Email: angmbarnard@gmail.com

    15 min

  3. Jun 9

    Am I Falling Behind? The Tension Between Motherhood and Ambition

    270 - Have you ever felt like everyone else is moving ahead while you're just trying to keep up? Recently, I found myself overwhelmed by the realities of working motherhood—juggling childcare, household responsibilities, work, business goals, and the never-ending mental load that comes with trying to do it all. But beneath the stress was a deeper fear: Am I falling behind? In this episode, I share a mindset shift and biblical perspective that brought me peace, renewed my energy, and reminded me that God is not limited by my timeline. We'll talk about the tension many working moms face between ambition and motherhood, trusting God's timing, and why this season may not be delaying your future, it may actually be preparing you for it. If you've ever felt torn between the work you're called to do and the people you're called to love, this episode is for you. What if you're not falling behind? What if you're being formed? Connect with Ang: Instagram: @angbarnard Website: angbarnard.com Email: angmbarnard@gmail.com

    20 min

  4. May 26

    The One Thing That Helps You Stop Feeling Behind All the Time

    269- Maybe you've been craving more peace, more joy, or just a little less chaos in your day-to-day life. But instead of feeling calm and clear, you feel like you're constantly trying to keep up. There are always dishes to do, emails to answer, errands to run, meals to plan, goals to chase, and somehow you're supposed to remember all of it while also being present for the people you love. If you're ambitious, you probably have a list of things you'd like to improve too. Your health. Your finances. Your home. Your business. Your relationships. And while it's easy to assume the answer is more discipline, more motivation, or better time management, what if the real solution is something much simpler? A system. In this episode, I'm sharing a story that reminded me just how important systems are and why they might be one of the most overlooked keys to creating more peace, joy, and freedom in our lives. Because anything we do repeatedly deserves a system. And when we don't have one, we end up carrying the mental load ourselves. In this episode, I talk about: • Why so many of us feel overwhelmed even when we're doing our best • The hidden cost of making the same decisions over and over again • How a simple system can reduce stress and create more peace • Why motivation isn't the answer to recurring problems • The connection between systems, energy, and mental load • Areas of life that may be asking for more structure right now • Questions to help you identify where a new system could make life easier If you've been feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or frustrated that life feels harder than it needs to, this episode is an invitation to stop carrying everything in your head and start creating systems that support the life you want to live. Connect with Ang: Instagram: @angbarnard Website: angbarnard.com Email: angmbarnard@gmail.com

    17 min

  5. May 12

    What Happens When You Finally Trust Your Intuition?

    268- In this episode, I’m sharing a vulnerable story about a situation I knew deep down I should have left sooner. The signs were there. The tension was there. My intuition kept whispering to me that something wasn’t aligned… but I stayed longer than I should have because part of me was still trying to make it work, justify it, or settle for what was in front of me. And honestly? I think so many of us do this. We ignore the quiet nudges. We talk ourselves out of what we know. We convince ourselves that asking for more is unrealistic, selfish, or too risky. But what I’ve realized is this: when you finally trust your intuition and believe that more is possible for your life, relationships, career, peace, energy, or future… you start making decisions differently. And that’s when new possibilities begin to open. In this episode, I talk about: The signs I saw but ignored Why we often stay in misaligned situations longer than we should How fear, comfort, and scarcity can cloud intuition What happened when I finally listened to myself Why believing for “more” changes what you allow, pursue, and create The peace and alignment that come from trusting yourself again If you’ve been feeling a quiet nudge that something in your life needs to change, this episode is your reminder that your intuition is there for a reason. Sometimes the life you actually want starts the moment you stop settling for what you don't want. Connect with Ang: Instagram: @angbarnard Website: angbarnard.com Email: angmbarnard@gmail.com

    18 min

  6. Apr 30

    You’re Not Off Track—Your Mind Is (How to Realign and Get Results)

    267 - You’re not off track… but your mind might be. In this episode, I’m sharing a recent moment where I caught myself feeling disappointed and when I really looked at it, it wasn’t just the situation. It was the story I was telling myself about it. And that story? It wasn’t aligned with who I actually want to be. This is where so many of us get stuck, not because we’re not capable, but because we’re not working with our mind in a way that supports the results we want. In this episode, I break down a few simple but powerful “rules of the mind” that shape how we think, how we show up, and what we ultimately create in our lives. When you understand these, you can start to shift out of patterns that keep you stuck and move toward what you actually want with more clarity, intention, and confidence. If you’ve been feeling off, frustrated, or like you’re not seeing the progress you expected, this episode will help you realign and start getting results in a way that actually works. Connect with Ang: Instagram: @angbarnard Website: angbarnard.com Email: angmbarnard@gmail.com

    20 min

  7. Apr 21

    Feeling Off and What Your Life "Data" Is Trying to Tell You

    In this episode, Ang shares a simple shift that’s been changing how she approaches her days, her decisions, and her energy: looking at the data in your own life. Not in an overwhelming way. Not by tracking everything or trying to optimize every second. But by paying attention. To your energy. To your patterns. To what actually makes you feel better… and what doesn’t. Because when you start noticing what’s already there, you stop guessing and start making decisions that actually support how you want to feel. Inside this episode, you’ll hear: Why feeling “off” is often feedback, not something that’s wrong with you The small patterns in your day that are quietly shaping your energy Why doing all the “right” things can still leave you feeling drained How to use your own life as data to make more aligned decisions A simple way to start paying attention without overcomplicating it This isn’t about creating a whole new system. It’s about noticing what’s already working… and what’s not. And using that awareness to lead your energy instead of reacting to it. Connect with Ang on Instagram @angbarnard or shoot her an email at angmbarnard@gmail.com or angbarnard.com

    23 min

  8. Apr 15

    Have You Been Comparing? Wishing You Were Farther Along? (Reminder For You)

    265 - Have you found yourself comparing your life to someone else’s and wishing things were different… or that you were farther along? If so, this episode is for you. In this episode, Ang shares a simple reflection on comparison and how it can quietly pull you out of alignment with your own life. This is your reminder that you are exactly where you’re supposed to be and that might be the shift you need to move forward with more peace and confidence. Connect with Ang on Instagram @angbarnard or shoot her an email at angmbarnard@gmail.com or angbarnard.com

    10 min
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Do you want to do work you love while being present for the people you love? Have you been searching for a podcast that keeps it real about the challenges of building a meaningful career while creating a life that actually feels good? Maybe you've been successful on paper, but something still feels off. You know you're meant for more, you just aren't quite sure what that looks like yet. Welcome to The Intentional Mind Podcast, a show for people who know they're meant for more and want to design their work and life around what matters most. I'm Angela Barnard (aka Ang), a keynote speaker, career alignment coach, systems nerd, and momma of two! Each week, we have honest conversations about what's working, what's not, and what we're doing about it. You'll find practical tools, simple systems, and mindset shifts to help you create work that energizes you and a life that reflects what matters most. We'll laugh a lot, keep it real, and hopefully leave you feeling a little less alone and a lot more confident about your next step. Together, we'll talk about: • Creating meaningful work that aligns with your strengths, values, and the season you're in • Designing your life intentionally through practical systems, habits, and energy management • Faith, purpose, and making decisions with greater clarity and confidence Let's create a life we're excited about, one that aligns with who we are, what matters most, and the impact we're here to make!

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