61. Pursing a life you really want with Julie Littlechild

In this episode, Julie Littlechild, a speaker, author, researcher, and founder of AbsoluteEngagement.com, shares her journey, blending courage, motivation, and personal evolution.  She delves into the distinction between courage and motivation and emphasizes the importance of constantly pivoting to evolve. Julie reflects on how physical, personal, and financial courage have played out in her life and that sometimes, taking small incremental steps wasn't enough; she needed to shake things up and take bold action to get the desired results.  She highlights how her efforts, grit, and motivation have been vital in achieving many milestones. However, she admits her relentless focus and dedication to getting things done has, at times, come at the expense of taking care of herself. Julie is a seasoned and highly sought-after speaker in the Wealth Management Industry. Even though she admits that being on stage is not her comfortable place, she continues to show up and use the platform to drive the success of her business and inspire so many others. She's the real deal. Julie's gift is finding patterns in data and analyzing the stories they reveal. This passion, her love of writing, and her intense curiosity led her to uncover a framework for designing a business and life you truly want, captured in her book, "The Pursuit of Absolute Engagement." This is a riveting conversation with a remarkable woman who continues to evolve, pivot, and redefine what's possible by giving life all she's got.   What You'll Learn: The difference between courage and motivation. The importance of shaking things up when incremental steps are not hitting the mark. Understanding that pivoting is not a failure but an evolution. The downside of relentless productivity. Overcoming the discomfort of public speaking to keep showing up. The value of reframing thoughts when doubt creeps in. How visualising the end goal can pull you forward. Identifying patterns in data and interpreting the stories they tell. A practical framework for pursuing the life you want or resetting when you're off course. Confronting the fear of a blank slate and redefining yourself.   Get a copy of Julie’s book: The Pursuit of Absolute Engagement - Intentionally Design a Business That Supports the Life You (Really) Want to Live       As the CEO and Founder of Absolute Engagement, Julie Littlechild is a recognised expert on the drivers and evolution of client experience, client engagement and referral growth. She is responsible for: designing the firm's strategic vision and product roadmap, conducting on-going investor and advisor research, driving firm growth and representing the company on conference stages around the world.    Get in touch with Julie Littlechild: Website: Absolute Engagement    LinkedIn: Julie Littlechild       A big shout out to the amazing team at Fernwood Fitness in Mordialloc. If you want to move your body and up the ante with your fitness, go see the awesome team lead by Kim Bullock at Fernwood Fitness  - A Women’s only Pilates, yoga and small group training studio in the beautiful beachside suburb of Mordialloc (VIC). With over 70 classes a week and an inclusive community, your health and wellness goals will be sorted.    If we’re not connected, let’s do it: Website: Kim Payne   www.kimpayne.com.au LinkedIn: kimpayne9rok Instagram: kimpayne_9rok   Facebook: KimPayne9Rok