Breaking Free from People Pleasing with Maggie Bjorkquist

Finding Your Fierce

Maggie Bjorkquist is here to have a deep discussion about the intersections of life coaching, personal growth, and spirituality. Maggie shares her journey from feeling grounded during the pandemic to redefining her life's purpose through coaching and spiritual leadership. She talks about her evolution from people-pleasing behaviors to empowering others to find their internal answers, offering a look into the challenges and rewards of mentoring and self-discovery. This conversation makes clear the significance of listening to one's inner voice and the power of saying 'no' to create more fulfilling personal and professional lives.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Road Rage Revelation: A Shift from Anger to Empathy
• 00:01:27 - Meet Maggie: Insights on Servant Leadership and Lifelong Learning
• 00:02:03 - From COVID to Coaching: Maggie's Transformative Journey
• 00:03:11 - Spiritual Guidance: The Role of Direction in Personal Growth
• 00:04:35 - Educating Beyond the Classroom: Community Initiatives and Parenting Programs
• 00:07:50 - Empowerment Through Experience: Cultivating Self-Worth and Agency
• 00:16:50 - The Art of Self-Care: Setting Boundaries for a Healthier Life
• 00:19:34 - The Entitlement Dilemma: Understanding Expectations in Modern Communication
• 00:22:02 - Emotional Insights: Reacting vs. Responding
• 00:23:15 - Learning to Say No: Overcoming People-Pleasing
• 00:24:01 - Mastering Your Time: Making Decisions That Honor Your Needs
• 00:25:10 - Unpacking Self-Worth: Beyond the Need for External Validation
• 00:26:20 - People-Pleaser No More: Strategies for Personal Independence
• 00:30:02 - The Power of Thought: How Our Mind Influences Our Emotions
• 00:32:39 - Reflecting Within: The Importance of Self-Awareness in Personal Development
• 00:38:40 - Concluding Wisdom: Reflecting on Life's Lessons and Future Journeys

Links and Recourse:

• Bjorkquist Coaching

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