Episode 104

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12th Sep 2024

104. Embracing Discomfort for Personal Growth, Systematic Goal Setting, and Overcoming Fear of Failure with Erin Jensen and Bhavana Chilukuri

What if embracing discomfort was the key to unlocking your greatest achievements? Join us as we challenge conventional wisdom on goal setting with Erin and Bhavana from the Most Self-Improved podcast. Together, we uncover the transformative power of stepping outside your comfort zone, learning from failures, and supporting one another's journey to personal growth. With a blend of humor and heartfelt insights, we share what it truly means to be a "goal baby" and why we’re all passionate about self-improvement.

In this episode, we also share the realities of running an online coaching business and the pitfalls of quick-fix masterminds. Bhavana sheds light on her systematic approach to categorizing and pursuing goals across different aspects of life. We emphasize the importance of understanding how achieving specific goals can impact your life, helping to prioritize meaningful objectives.

Lastly, we tackle the fear of failure and the discomfort of not being immediately good at new endeavors. Through personal stories and practical advice, we highlight the significance of persistence and setting manageable goals to overcome initial discomfort. We discuss the emotional connections tied to personal goals, and as we wrap up, we celebrate the importance of acknowledging weekly wins and reflecting on lessons learned, encouraging continuous progress toward your aspirations. Don't miss this inspiring conversation that promises to elevate your goal-setting game! 

In this episode, you will learn about:

  • The transformative power of embracing discomfort to achieve personal growth and success.
  • How stepping outside your comfort zone and learning from failures can lead to lasting change.
  • The significance of supporting others on their journey to self-improvement.
  • Insights into running an online coaching business and avoiding quick-fix solutions.
  • A systematic approach to categorizing and prioritizing goals across different life aspects.
  • The emotional connections tied to personal goals and their impact on motivation.
  • Practical tips for overcoming the fear of failure and persisting through initial discomfort.
  • The importance of acknowledging small wins and reflecting on lessons learned to sustain progress.

Highlights

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The Power of Goal Setting

10:14

Embracing Failure in Goal Setting

19:49

Mastering One Element at a Time

26:08

Normalizing Discomfort and Growth

34:12

Consistent Progress in Goal Achievement

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About the Podcast

Elite Achievement
A leadership and execution podcast for financial advisors and firm leaders
Elite Achievement with Kristin Burke

You’re a financial advisor. Your calendar is booked with back-to-back client meetings. You have a vision to grow your firm. You’re not sure if you have the right team in place. You’re holding on to work you know you should be delegating. You want to spend more time doing complex planning and working with your best clients, but you’re still trying to deliver for every client in your book.

At the end of the day, you’re still the one driving the revenue.

Or…

You’re leading a team of financial advisors or a firm. You’re responsible for growth, but don’t produce the results yourself. They come through the people you recruit, develop, and retain. And many of them aren’t traditional employees, which means you’re leading as much through influence as you are through expectations and accountability.

Your calendar is full, but your time doesn’t always feel well spent. You start the day with a plan, and it quickly shifts as people come to you with questions, challenges, and decisions that need your input.

You’re constantly balancing competing priorities. Attracting and bringing in new talent. Launching and developing new financial advisors. Supporting career advisors as they continue to grow. Having difficult conversations when someone isn’t performing. Protecting the culture and keeping everyone aligned to the vision.

At the end of the day, you’re still accountable for the results.

Different roles. Same challenges.

How do you create clarity around your vision and get others aligned to it?

How do you focus on the right priorities when everything feels important?

How do you develop people and hold a high standard of performance?

How do you lead effectively while still driving results?

This is the work of Elite Achievement.

A leadership and execution podcast for financial advisors and firm leaders who are building and scaling a firm and being challenged to lead at a higher level as success becomes less about your individual effort and more about how you lead.

Kristin Burke brings over 20 years of industry experience and works closely with financial advisors and firm leaders as they build firms, develop people, and navigate the challenges that come with growth.

Elite Achievement is about setting a bold vision, executing consistently, and becoming the kind of leader capable of building a legacy.