Personal Story Coach

In this conversation with certified transformational and wellness coach Alex Howard, we talk about Alex's own transformative journey as well as some of what she sees as key issues for the men she encounters personally and professionally. With a colourful and unique background spanning the globe, Alex is on a mission to make a vibrant impact. From athlete to website designer, from genetics research to building a children's charity, from personal struggle to wellness, her journey has shaped her passion for coaching and transformation. Combining mindfulness, brain science and coaching mastery, she empowers individuals to find connection, confidence, and spark for life. As the Founder of Mind, Mood ALIVE! and the Bright Minded community, she brings a wealth of expertise and dedication to her work as a Certified Transformational Life and Wellness Coach. Beyond her professional roles, she is also a wife, mother of two boys, relentless optimist, and a big-time believer in people and their boundless possibilities. You can find Alex at www.mindmoodalive.com. #personalgrowthjourney #menswellbeing #mensmentalhealth For more information on what I'm up to and what I offer, go to https://personalstorycoach.com where you can see more about the three main ways you can work with me. 1. The Conscious Men's mastermind helps men in midlife and later who want to deepen, broaden, and connect with their spirituality cultivate an ecosystem of spiritual practices so they feel more grounded and connected to the world and the people around them. 2. 1:1 coaching and spiritual direction, regardless of gender. 3. The Personal Story Coach Program: In just 6 months, I help men who feel stuck find and embrace courage so that they live fully, taking advantage of every opportunity available to them, without being defeated by their fears or regrets. The program covers grief, anger, fear and a number of other topics and includes a community of like-minded men who encourage, support and challenge one another. While visiting my website you can also read my blog and sign up here to join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hcFUlf#menswork #personalstorycoach #personalgrowth #mensmentalhealth #masculinitycrisis #masculinity #motivation #masculinitypodcast #socialchange #men'scoaching #men'scoachingprograms #coaching #menswork #personalgrowthanddevelopment #onlinelearning #helpformen #mindset #mindsetmentor #mastermindgroup #masterminds #onlineclasses #psychotherapyformen #psychotherapy #ScottRSwanson #millennials #millennialmen #menswellbeing #personalgrowthjourney

In this conversation with psychotherapist, artist, and philosopher, Dr. Larry Green, Larry notes that, in our current context of social change, the social and psychological containers that helped men function well in earlier times have disappeared. It is up to men to do now for themselves what they can no longer rely on society to do for them: create an ecosystem that supports them enough to allow them to show up as real servants of our common life. You can learn more about Larry's art and psychotherapy through his website (https://larrygreen.ca). Larry can be contacted at [email protected]. #mensmentalhealth #masculinity #socialchange For more information on what I'm up to and what I offer, go to https://personalstorycoach.com where you can see how you can work with me. In addition to a paid mastermind group for men and private coaching regardless of gender, I have a program where, in just 3 months, I help men who feel stuck find and embrace courage so that they live fully, taking advantage of every opportunity available to them, without being defeated by their fears or regrets. The program covers grief, anger, fear, and a number of other topics and includes a community of like-minded men who encourage, support, and challenge one another. While visiting my website you can also read my blog and sign up here to join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hcFUlf

Making decisions around careers can be anxiety producing on many levels: - What do you do with your life when you don't know what to do with your life? - What do you do if you choose a career path and then find out you don't like it? Career coach, podcaster, YouTuber and pastor, Jenn Swanson, shares some of her insights around careers: choosing them, getting into them, changing them, loving them - you name it. You can find Jenn on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CareersbyJenn or through her website: https://www.careersbyjenn.com. With nearly 600 videos and shorts on her channel, there's lots of content to choose from. You might want to check out "Breaking the Job Hate Cycle" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-UlqcPyrfU How To Stand Out at Work: 7 Tips for Career Advancement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKgXGqjz9V4&t=2s Top 5 Best Job Search Strategies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eJumrcAr5Q Get a list of job questions to ask at the end of a job interview here: https://mailchi.mp/careersbyjenn/25-excellent-questions-to-ask-at-the-end-of-a-job-interview #careercoach #careeradvice #employment For more information on what I'm up to and what I offer, go to https://personalstorycoach.com where you can see how you can work with me. In addition to a paid mastermind group for men and private coaching regardless of gender, I have a program where, in just 3 months, I help men who want to feel more in control of their life in the face of an unpredictable world find belonging, courage and clarity about the kind of men they want to be without feeling defeated by their fears or regrets. The program covers grief, anger, fear and a number of other topics and includes a community of like-minded men who encourage, support and challenge one another. While visiting my website you can also read my blog and sign up here to join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hcFUlf #employment #coaching #coach #menscoaching #menswork #personalstorycoach #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #millennials #fear #jobsearch #careerchange #onlineclasses #onlineearning #mastermind #ScottRSwanson #onlinecoaching #onlinemastermind #mastermindalliance #mastermindmentors #helpformen #mindset #stress #stressrelief #jobinterview

In this podcast, we explore the limitations of the common advice to manage stress through a few simple techniques. While these techniques, such as exercise, meditation, and time management, can be helpful in some cases, they often fail to address the root causes of stress and may even add more pressure to an already overwhelmed individual.  We discuss why stress is a complex and multifaceted issue that requires a personalized approach, including addressing both our physical and mental state, as well as the narrative frameworks we use to make sense of the world.  If you've been struggling with stress and feeling like the typical tips and tricks aren't cutting it, this podcast is for you. We'll provide practical insights and actionable steps to help you tackle stress in a more holistic and sustainable way. So, tune in to learn why "six ways to manage your stress' won't cut it," and what you can do instead.

In this episode, we explore the complex relationship that many men have with their fathers and provide tips and strategies for improving that relationship. Whether you're looking to mend a broken relationship, deepen an existing connection, or simply gain a better understanding of your father, we have the insights and advice you need. This video offers practical guidance that can help you take your relationship with your father to the next level. 

Now, near the beginning of the new year, is a great time to look back over the last "chapter," and ask "What am I grateful for?" Then, looking ahead to the next chapter, ask "What do I want to happen? Who do I want to be?" Connected to this looking forward is the question, What is yours to do? 

Suffering is not something to be glorified or tolerated, but it is a natural part of the human experience. How we approach suffering and the way we choose to interpret it allows suffering to be something that can serve us. It depends on the story we choose to tell ourselves.

After years of telling myself I didn't have anything worth sharing in this format, I've decided to change that story. No script. No edits. No polish. Because we all have something to say.