Awareness is an important part of personal growth. But awareness alone doesn’t create change. In this episode of Beautiful Work Beautiful Life, cohosts Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin explore what happens after we recognize that something in our lives no longer feels right. Whether it’s a relationship, a job, an old pattern, or simply a sense that we’re living out of alignment, awareness is the beginning of the inner work—not the end. They talk about learning to listen to discomfort as a wake-up call, accepting what is without judgment or resistance, and getting curious about what we want instead. Laurel Holland shares her Inner Power Wheel and the practices that help move us from awareness into conscious choice, release, grief work, healthy boundaries, intuition, and ultimately, living more intentionally from the inside out. They also explore why this work can’t always be rushed. Sometimes the temptation is to fix the external circumstances as quickly as possible. But when the inner work remains unfinished, we often carry the same patterns with us into the next job, relationship, or chapter. Moving beyond awareness requires patience, curiosity, self-compassion, and a willingness to stay with what we discover long enough to create something different. In This Episode: Why awareness is the entry point to change, not the change itself. How discomfort can become a wake-up call rather than something to avoid. The role of acceptance, conscious choice, release, grief, boundaries, and intuition in inner transformation. Why taking inventory helps us understand the patterns and choices that brought us to where we are. What can happen when we change our external circumstances before doing the inner work underneath them. Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. What am I aware of in my life right now that doesn’t feel right or aligned anymore? Instead of immediately trying to change it, what might happen if I simply allowed myself to get curious about it? What patterns, choices, expectations, or experiences contributed to where I am today? What am I ready to release—and what might I still need to grieve, forgive, or make peace with? If I weren’t simply trying to get away from what I don’t want, what would I consciously choose instead? Links/Books mentioned: Live Your Inner Power, the Journal by Laurel Holland Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. You can learn more about Laurel, her books, and work she does at www.liveyourinnerpower.com. Laurel Boivin is a leadership coach, speaker, and workshop facilitator. Founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, Laurel works with high-performing professionals and mission-driven organizations to shift from achievement to alignment, helping them connect deeply to purpose, lead with confidence, and create environments where people thrive. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. You can learn more about Laurel and the work she does at www.fluxflowcoaching.com. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com.
