{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"417 Being Fully Present","description":"417 Being Fully Present   Being present for those in your life can be a difficult matter at times, yes we can be in the same room as them, but it is far more meaningful to be there for them emotionally which can triple the difficulty of a situation. Which is why it is important to take a step back and to take stock of your emotions before responding, so that you can be your best self and not one that lectures or reacts with anger. In today\u2019s episode Sarah Elkins and Phil Friedman discuss the importance of patience, empathy, and seeking one\u2019s one fulfillment in life that is not tied to a career nor who we associate ourselves with.    Highlights Do you tie your identity to others? At times, understanding and gentleness is far better than a lecture.  Are you an observer of your own life? How do you treat yourself when you aren\u2019t at your best?  How do you find satisfaction day to day?   Quotes \u201cIt\u2019s one thing to observe emotion in somebody else, for me I can\u2019t observe it that same way in myself.\u201d \u201cThere are so many things to write about and so little time.\u201d \u201cIf I worried about everything that could go wrong, since half of the things that could go wrong don\u2019t go wrong, then I\u2019ll spend my life being worried about things that half the time will never happen.\u201d    Dear Listeners it is now your turn, When have you had an experience where you didn\u2019t recognize your emotion until after the fact? Is there something you can do, a strategy you can use to try to be more aware in the moment of where your emotions are coming from? Maybe it\u2019s an angry reaction, an angry response to something that should have been a more empathetic response, but in the moment you were fearful for the safety or the health of the person in front of you.  And, as always, thank you for listening.    About Phil As a former university professor and college instructor, I spent years helping students think clearly and write with purpose. I also created and led North America\u2019s first fully certified two-year post-secondary program in boatbuilding and boatyard management, experience that honed my skills in curriculum design, educational program development, and mentoring learners at every stage. . Alongside my teaching, I\u2019ve written, edited, and published more than 2,000 feature articles for major print and digital media channels. That experience helps me guide writers not just to overcome resistance, but also to approach their craft with the mindset and skills that lead to real publication. . My coaching style is supportive and judgment-free. I meet writers where they are and help them silence their inner critic, build strong writing habits, and trust their unique voice. Whether you\u2019re writing for personal fulfillment, launching a blog, or aiming to get published, I\u2019ll help you take the next step with clarity and confidence. During 30+ years in the marine industry, I\u2019ve worn numerous hats \u2014 as a marine marketer and ghost writer, boating magazine writer\/editor, yacht designer, boatbuilder, marine operations and business manager, marine industry consultant, yacht surveyor, and industry educator. I\u2019m also trained and experienced in interest-based negotiation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution for parties in the marine business sector. In a prior life, I taught logic and philosophy at university. Be sure to check out Phil\u2019s LinkedIn and Facebook! As well as Port Royal Group, Port Royal Marketing, and Social Philosophy and The Art of Boatbuilding!   About Sarah "Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision." In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I\u2019ve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don\u2019t realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they\u2019re sharing them with. My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home. The audiobook, Your Stories Don\u2019t Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available! Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana. Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview! ","author_name":"Your Stories Don\u2019t Define You, How You Tell Them Will","author_url":"http:\/\/elkinsconsulting.com","html":"