Episode 39: Settling

In this episode, Bill and Marty discuss the phenomenon of settling in various aspects of life. They explore how people often accept less than they want in relationships, careers, and personal satisfaction. By diving into concepts like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and self-leadership, they share strategies for not settling, understanding personal desires, and generating oneself to achieve a fulfilling life. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Leadership Coaching 00:33 Settling for Less in Life 03:03 Exploring Life Domains 03:36 The Role of Self-Care and Fun 04:12 The Influence of Relationships and Profession 05:23 The Concept of Sacrifice 06:05 Challenges in Marketing and Networking 15:23 Negotiation and Internal Conflict 24:29 The Importance of Not Settling 25:53 Personal Story: Settling for Less 28:35 Changing Attitudes and Finding Opportunities 30:33 The Key to Not Settling: Self-Generation 31:28 Clarity and Preferences in Decision Making 33:35 Marketing and Self-Trust 36:05 Relationships and Realistic Expectations 40:56 The Power of Self-Expertise 45:07 Authenticity and Connection 46:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ━━━━━━━━━ Links and Resources: • Related article: Settling - https://www.billtierneycoaching.com/blog/settling • Internal Family Systems - https://ifs-institute.com/ • Bill Tierney Coaching - https://www.billtierneycoaching.com/ • Listening is the Key, Dr. Kettelhut’s website - https://www.listeningisthekey.com/ • Marty’s new book, Leadership as Relation - https://amzn.to/3KKkCZO • Marty’s earlier book, Listen… Till you Disappear - https://amzn.to/3XmoiZd