Self Leadership and Giving Yourself Permission with Amanda Flisher

On this episode of If Money Were Easy, we'll be diving deep into the fascinating yet challenging topic of self-leadership and "giving yourself permission." Our guest today is Amanda Flisher, who shares a captivating analogy that perfectly captures the process of pursuing our goals – from sitting on the dock, yearning for the future, and taking that brave step into the unknown. We discuss the importance of understanding ourselves, giving ourselves permission to be authentic, and making decisions based on our personal values and desires. Amanda also shares insight into how she helps individuals discover their strengths through tools like Strengths Finder (now called Clifton Strengths), and how these strengths play a pivotal role in redefining success and fulfillment in our careers. Whether you're in a corporate job contemplating a role change or simply wanting to better understand yourself, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and join us! For additional resources, information, and a full transcript of the episode, visit our website. To access our podcast disclosure information, visit this page. What You'll Learn in this Episode: How to start exploring self-leadership and find authenticity The challenges we face in giving ourselves permission Why giving ourselves permission can be essential How to find your purpose and not follow someone else's A useful analogy to discuss life changes and why it can be such a challenge How to redefine success and change your narrative How to empower yourself and others through knowing your strengths The importance of leaders knowing and understanding themselves How to positively impact your team by defining your own strengths first Resources Mentioned on the Show: Strengths Finder - The Clifton Strengths Assessment AmandaFlisher.com    Stay Connected: Connect with Amanda Flisher on LinkedIn and Instagram Join the Abacus community by connecting with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and on LinkedIn Connect with Mary Beth on Twitter, Instagram, and on LinkedIn Connect with Neela on Twitter, Instagram, and on LinkedIn