Doing What Matters Teresa McCloy

On this episode of the "Doing What Matters" podcast, host Teresa McCloy explores the power of connecting the dots in our life stories.
As we approach the end of the year and the holiday season, it's a perfect time to reflect on our experiences and gain insights into ourselves. Teresa shares her own story of a recent vacation with her family and the realization she had about how her father influenced her love for adventure and travel.
She reminds listeners to stay curious about their own stories and to be open to learning more about themselves and their connections.
Teresa recalls a childhood memory of her father buying a small wooden boat and taking the family on trips to the lake. This sparked her love for travel and adventure, which she had always attributed to her father's work ethic.
However, during their recent trip, Teresa realized that her father's desire for adventure and new experiences was just as influential. She connects the dots between her own longing for travel and her father's influence, leading to a greater understanding of herself and her desires.
Teresa emphasizes the importance of reflecting on our stories and making connections. She introduces the "my life map now" tool from oneLife Maps, which helps individuals uncover the value in their life stories and see themselves through new eyes.
By staying open to learning and resolving past hurts or celebrating successes, we can continue to grow and uncover new aspects of ourselves.
Teresa encourages listeners to be curious and approach holiday gatherings with a different perspective, looking for opportunities to gain new insights.
For those who have never documented their story, Teresa suggests checking out oneLife Maps and their series of maps that guide individuals through the process of connecting the dots in their life story.
Teresa also mentions that in the new year, The REALIFE Process will be launching a community with free resources for further exploration of personal stories. By connecting with others and engaging in conversations about our stories, we can deepen our understanding of ourselves and find support and inspiration along the way.
As the holiday season unfolds, she concludes by encouraging everyone to remember that there is value in each person's story and that by connecting the dots, we can find meaning, purpose, and grace in our lives.
 
00:07 Welcome back to the Doing What Matters podcast. Join us in living from rest, not rush.
04:37 Memory and genetic connections shape our behavior.
08:02 Fun memories, small boat, water skiing, fishing. Retirement in Florida.
12:29 Dad's work ethic taught me to play.
14:22 Reflect on story, resolutions, past hurts, adventures.
18:23 New community launching in January, more interaction.
 
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My book, Do What Matters, is now available!
My book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.
 
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In this episode of the Doing What Matters podcast, host Teresa McCloy shares her annual tradition of taking a whole day to plan for the year ahead.
Teresa emphasizes the importance of living from rest, not rush, and how this planning exercise helps to create a life that truly matters. She walks listeners through the step-by-step process of planning for the year and offers practical insights and tips that can be applied to any business or personal life.
Teresa starts by highlighting the significance of community and the power of doing life together. She expresses her gratitude for the listeners who join her on this journey and sets the stage for discussing the planning process for the year ahead.
Using a giant 8 by 5 write-on wipe-off calendar, Teresa and her team spent several hours mapping out the events and appointments for the upcoming year. They color-coded different aspects of their business and marked reoccurring events, vacations, retreats, and marketing activities.
This visual approach allowed them to see the big picture and set the foundation for their plans.
Teresa emphasizes the importance of the "jar of pickles" analogy, where the big rocks are the essential elements that need to be placed in the jar first. By identifying these critical events and aligning them with their vision and goals, Teresa and her team were able to prioritize and ensure that they have a solid plan for the year ahead.
She encourages listeners to order a big calendar to gain a visual perspective and begin the process of mapping out their own big rocks for the year. By taking action now and getting ahead of the planning process, they can enter the holidays and the new year with confidence and a clear direction for their businesses and lives.
Lastly, Teresa provides a sneak peek into an upcoming community platform launch in January.
Listeners are invited to join the community mailing list to be the first to receive updates and access to free content. This new platform will offer resources and support for those who want to live from rest, not rush, and use the real life process framework for creating a meaningful and purposeful life.
In conclusion, Teresa's annual planning tradition serves as a reminder of the importance of intentional and strategic thinking. By dedicating time to plan for the year ahead, individuals and businesses can gain clarity, set priorities, and create a roadmap to success.
So go ahead, order that big calendar, and start filling it with your big rocks for 2024. Your future self will thank you for it.
 
01:59 Plan for next year, fill calendar with events.
04:49 Schedule and events organized, color-coded for efficiency.
09:59 Bringing everything together to serve clients.
11:47 Calendar organized, confidence to move forward.
18:01 Summary: Use calendar to plan and prepare.
21:26 Join now for free content in 2024.
 
IMPORTANT LINKS:
https://www.therealifeprocess.com/
https://www.therealifeprocess.com/join
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Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success!
CLICK HERE to watch the 15-minute documentary film where you’ll hear Teresa’s story, how the REALIFE Process® began and developed, plus how our Certified Facilitators are using the Process in the work that they do.
 
My book, Do What Matters, is now available!
My book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn

In this episode of Doing What Matters, host Teresa McCloy dives into the importance of building meaningful relationships and creating intentional spaces for connections in our lives. As a believer, entrepreneur, and recovering workaholic, Teresa shares her personal journey of living from rest, not rush. She reminds listeners that if they're tired of the constant grind and crave a settled and meaningful life, they're in the right place.
Teresa reflects on her recent travels and experiences, highlighting the importance of choosing how we spend our time. She emphasizes her preference for avoiding the word "busy" and instead focuses on making intentional choices that enrich and fulfill her. During her travel, she led a retreat for her church's core leadership team and spoke at a community event in Florida. Teresa recognizes the value of stepping outside of our comfort zones and seeking new relationships and connections.
One of the key insights Teresa gained from her recent experiences is the danger of becoming siloed in our own circles. She encourages listeners to approach relationships with open hands and to be intentional about nurturing connections in various areas, such as family, friends, work relationships, community, and long-term friendships. She shares her own journey of expanding her network and the joy she found in connecting with new people. Teresa also emphasizes the importance of nurturing these relationships and being open to where they may lead.
Teresa acknowledges that loneliness is a prevalent issue in today's work culture, especially for those who work from home or are entrepreneurs. She encourages listeners to be proactive in seeking connections and not falling into isolation. She shares her personal approach of regularly reviewing her calendar and intentionally making time for people blocks. Whether it's family, friends, colleagues, or new connections, Teresa believes that healthy relationships are vital to a fulfilling life.
In conclusion, Teresa invites listeners to join the new REALIFE Process Community, an online space where like-minded individuals can connect, access resources, and support one another in living a more purposeful and intentional life. She explains that the community will cater to various interests, from entrepreneurship to spiritual formation, and will provide opportunities for deepening connections and finding support in a community setting. Teresa concludes by reminding listeners to be open to the extraordinary moments that arise from personal connections and to keep seeking meaningful relationships.
 
01:20 Practical tools, inspiring stories, community, restful living.
04:55 Shorter time in business mastermind, lost friend, seeking new relationships.
09:19 Seeking pre-determined time for meaningful relationships.
13:23 Reconnecting with old friends brings joy.
17:21 Build great, healthy communities. Join RealLife Process Community.
19:27 Join the new Real Life Process community.
 
IMPORTANT LINKS:
 
https://www.therealifeprocess.com/
https://www.therealifeprocess.com/join
 
Coach Certification Link
https://www.therealifeprocess.com/
 
Become a REALIFE Process® Certified Coach!
 
FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar
Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!
 
Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values Assessment
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Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success!
CLICK HERE to watch the 15-minute documentary film where you’ll hear Teresa’s story, how the REALIFE Process® began and developed, plus how our Certified Facilitators are using the Process in the work that they do.
 
My book, Do What Matters, is now available!
My book, Do What Matters, is

Welcome back to another episode of the Doing What Matters podcast! I'm your host, Teresa McCloy, and I am thrilled to have Kathy Goller joining me today.
Kathy Goller helps people who are stuck, stale, or starting something new, to get confident about their strengths and clear about what matters most so that they can live with purpose and make a greater impact on those they serve.
With 20+ years of personal and leadership development experience, Kathy accompanies individuals and activates groups with deep listening, powerful questions, and creative processes. Based in Western New York and serving nationally and internationally, Kathy founded Teal Horizon Coaching LLC in 2022 to help others lead their whole lives with purpose.
In this episode, Kathy shares her inspiring journey from feeling adrift after losing her job during the pandemic to discovering her passion for coaching and presenting. She believes that self leadership is not just about making intentional decisions but also about leading oneself according to values and priorities. Kathy's expertise lies in using tools like the CliftonStrengths assessment and the Enneagram to support her clients in developing their self leadership skills.
During the conversation, Kathy emphasizes the importance of self leadership in effectively leading others. She highlights a personal experience from her teenage years that had a profound impact on her own leadership development. This experience revealed to her the power of intentional leadership and ultimately shaped her career path.
Kathy also discusses her coaching business, TL Horizon Coaching, and how she helps her clients overcome overwhelm and get unstuck. She introduces the concept of self-leadership as a core element in creating a rule of life. In addition, Kathy shares her plans for new offerings in the future and the exciting launch of a community where she and other coaches will be available to provide resources and support.
Join Teresa McCloy and Kathy Goller as they delve into the realm of self-leadership and discover how leading oneself can unlock wholeness and purpose. Stay tuned for more extraordinary moments in ordinary days, and make sure to catch the next episode of the Doing What Matters podcast.
 
00:02:42 Pandemic led to career change, coaching practice.
00:07:04 Common journey, loss of routines and friends, rebuilding
00:10:37 Focus and avoid distractions in business growth.
00:14:22 Investment, business model, apply principles, project limitation.
00:16:12 Business model focuses on smaller groups.
00:19:18 Teal represents self-leadership, wholeness, and purpose.
00:24:38 Self leadership is foundation for wholeness/purpose.
00:27:24 Group leadership skills rely on self-leadership.
00:31:00 Overcome overwhelm with free training videos.
00:33:38 Launching new community in 2020, join now.
 
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https://www.therealifeprocess.com/
https://www.therealifeprocess.com/join
 
Coach Certification Link
https://www.therealifeprocess.com/
 
Become a REALIFE Process® Certified Coach!
 
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Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success!
CLICK HERE to watch the 15-minute documentary film where you’ll hear Teresa’s story, how the REALIFE Process® began and developed, plus how our Certified Facilitators are using the Process in the work that they do.



My book, Do What Matters, is now available!
My book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productiv

In this episode of the "Doing What Matters" podcast, host Teresa McCloy delves into the importance of community and announces an exciting new development.
Teresa shares her upcoming launch of the REALIFE Process Community, a place for listeners to connect and engage with one another. She invites listeners to be among the first to join by signing up at https://www.therealifeprocess.com/join.
Reflecting on her own journey, Teresa explores the concept of doing big things. She shares her personal experience of standing in a courtroom to speak at a personal development event, a powerful moment that highlights the impact of her son's story on her life.
Teresa emphasizes the significance of taking small steps towards big goals and asks listeners to consider the big thing they are meant to do. Drawing inspiration from the book "Ten X is Easier Than 2 X" by Dan Sullivan, Teresa encourages listeners to identify the unique big thing that only they can accomplish.
She reflects on the release of her own book, "Do What Matters: Live From Rest, Not Rush," and the small steps she took to bring it to fruition. Teresa prompts listeners to think about the small step they can take today towards their own big thing.
As the episode concludes, Teresa reminds listeners of the power of community and the support available in the REALIFE Process Community. She invites them to be a part of this journey together and emphasizes the transformative potential of pursuing and accomplishing their big things.
 
[00:03:07] Join our email list for updates.
[00:05:28] Speaking in courtroom about son's impact.
[00:09:33] Big thing: Discovering your unique purpose and potential Small step: Taking action towards your big thing.
[00:13:18] Stuck in writing, reached out for help.
[00:16:43] WHO blessed and coached me through my book, made it make sense, and brought joy.
[00:18:08] Celebrating book success, planning for second book.
[00:22:07] Join our new community to discuss and connect.
 
IMPORTANT LINKS:
 
https://www.therealifeprocess.com/
https://www.therealifeprocess.com/join
 
Coach Certification Link
https://www.therealifeprocess.com/
 
 
Become a REALIFE Process® Certified Coach!



FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar
Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!



Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values Assessment
Ready to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.



Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success!
CLICK HERE to watch the 15-minute documentary film where you’ll hear Teresa’s story, how the REALIFE Process® began and developed, plus how our Certified Facilitators are using the Process in the work that they do.



My book, Do What Matters, is now available!
My book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.



Join the Community!
Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.



Check out our YouTube Channel!
Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.



Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:
Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy
Instagram - teresa.mccloy
LinkedIn - teresamccloy



About Teresa McCloy:
Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process® and an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She partners with her clients as a coach, consultant, and professional speaker to discover how to do what matters in their life and

Welcome back to the "Doing What Matters" podcast with your host, Teresa McCloy! In this episode, Teresa delves into the topic of finding stillness amidst the chaos of life and the benefits it brings.
As a believer, entrepreneur, and recovering workaholic, Teresa understands the desire to live a more meaningful and restful life. Join her on this journey as she shares practical tools, inspiring stories, and expert insights to help us stay on the path to what truly matters.
Teresa begins the episode by sharing a personal reflection on the importance of stillness. Inspired by a story from her mentor, Ruth Haley Barton, Teresa's "jar of river water" symbolizes the need for stillness in our lives.
She discusses the challenge of finding calm in chaos and why it is crucial for our well-being. Teresa also addresses the misconception that stillness means doing nothing, explaining that it is about quieting our minds, finding inner peace, and being present in the moment.
In exploring the benefits of stillness, Teresa emphasizes how it serves as a counterbalance to the external rush and demand that overwhelms our brain, body, and emotions. She explains that stillness provides an opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with our inner wisdom and discernment.
Teresa highlights the importance of self-compassion and deep breathing techniques in finding clarity and gaining perspective. As a believer, she references the scripture that invites us to be still and know God.
Listen and join Teresa on this insightful episode of the "Doing What Matters" podcast as she guides us on the path to practicing the benefits of stillness and living from a place of rest, not rush.
 
[00:00:07] Living from rest, not rush podcast journey.
[00:03:43] Resonated with story of finding calm, chaos.
[00:08:03] Engagement in stillness practices reduces overwhelm.
[00:10:43] Importance of stillness and its deeper benefits.
[00:13:47] Regulate emotions with stillness in office chair.
[00:19:35] Discover impact, connect, bring calm, stillness. Build community, launch content. Extraordinary moment in the stillness.
[00:21:32] Back next week, living from rest, doing what matters
 
IMPORTANT LINKS:
https://www.therealifeprocess.com/
 
Coach Certification Link
https://www.therealifeprocess.com/
 
Become a REALIFE Process® Certified Coach!
 
FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar
Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!
 
Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values Assessment
Ready to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.
 
Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success!
CLICK HERE to watch the 15-minute documentary film where you’ll hear Teresa’s story, how the REALIFE Process® began and developed, plus how our Certified Facilitators are using the Process in the work that they do.
 
My book, Do What Matters, is now available!
My book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.
 
Join the Community!
Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.
 
Check out our YouTube Channel!
Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.
 
Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:
Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy
Instagram - teresa.mccloy
LinkedIn - teresamccloy
About Teresa McCloy:
Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process® and an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Feder