The leaders with the strongest teams aren’t reading more business books. They’ve mastered 5 simple habits that happen behind closed doors. Here’s what they are.

Self-awareness and emotional intelligence aren’t interchangeable—one is the foundation of knowing yourself, the other is the application that creates leadership influence. Discover why leaders need both capabilities and how to bridge the gap between internal clarity and external presence for sustainable leadership effectiveness.

Most leaders develop emotional intelligence randomly instead of systematically, which is why they still feel reactive under pressure despite reading books and attending workshops. Discover the 5 Dimensions of Impact Intelligence that turn self-awareness into leadership effectiveness through a strategic, house-building approach to personal development.

Hey Friend! Are you watching good people disengage or leave your team? Seeing departments operate like separate islands instead of one cohesive unit? The problem isn't your strategy or your people—it's that you're leading through your own lens instead of seeing things through theirs. After two decades of guiding executives through team dynamics, I can tell you the leaders who master this aren't the ones with the most experience. They're the ones who understand that every person on their team has a different operating system. And once you learn to see through their lens, everything changes. 💬 "People don't leave hard work. They leave leadership that doesn't see them." Want to Go Deeper? Ready to get clear on your next leadership move? Book a Leadership Strategy Call—your blueprint to clarity, confidence, and impact. 👉 TamiMarieCoaching.com/call 🔑 Key Takeaways: Surface-level leadership manages behaviors and asks "What are they doing wrong?" instead of "Why is this showing up?" Pattern-level leadership understands motivations and starts asking curious questions about the why behind behaviors Identity-level leadership unlocks each person's unique design—like giving every chef the right tools instead of forcing everyone to use the same saute pan The cost of lens-blindness includes high turnover, siloed departments, and losing your best people to organizations that actually see them Strategic questioning transforms resistance into engagement: "What's your thought process here?" beats "Why won't you just do what I asked?" every time ✨ The One Thing You Don't Want to Miss: ➡️ When you have to repeat yourself three times to get through to a team member, that's not a process problem—it's a lens problem. Stop forcing your approach and start seeing their brilliance. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Next time someone on your team pushes back or seems disengaged, resist the urge to explain your position. Instead, ask: "What's your thought process here?" or "What are your concerns?" Then actually listen to understand their lens. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: "Which team member am I trying to force into my way of working, and what might they need instead to bring their best?"   Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to:✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message!✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader’s Purpose podcast.✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! Ever feel like you're checking all the boxes but still spinning your wheels? Like your team is busy but not actually getting anywhere meaningful? You're not behind, and you're definitely not lazy—but something's clouding your clarity and making you second-guess every move. After two decades of leadership coaching, I've discovered one of the most overlooked reasons high-capacity leaders feel scattered: time focus. It's not about productivity—it's about perspective. And once you understand yours, everything shifts. 💬 "The leadership you're called into requires alignment between your identity, your focus, and your action."   Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take. 👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz   🔑 Key Takeaways: Past-focused leaders (Types 4, 5, 9) bring wisdom and context but can get stuck overthinking what was instead of moving toward what's next Present-focused leaders (Types 1, 2, 6) excel at immediate problem-solving but risk burnout from carrying everyone else's urgency as their own Future-focused leaders (Types 3, 7, 8) drive momentum and vision but may skip vital steps by outrunning discomfort instead of processing it The strongest teams integrate all three time perspectives—past wisdom, present awareness, and future vision working together Your compass problem isn't calendar management—it's understanding which lens you're unconsciously leading through and learning to access the others ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ You're not trying to fix your time focus—you're learning to leverage it. The goal isn't to become someone else; it's to understand your natural orientation and intentionally access what you're missing. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Identify your time focus this week. Are you stuck fixing the past, controlling the present, or outrunning toward the future? Then ask yourself: "What perspective am I missing right now?" and intentionally lean into it. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: "What would change if I stopped operating from urgency and started leading from alignment?" Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to:✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message!✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader’s Purpose podcast.✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! Ever catch yourself thinking you need to have it all figured out before stepping into bigger leadership? I recorded this episode twice (tech crashed the first time—apparently even I don't have all the answers about equipment!) because this message hit me so hard on a Sunday drive. If you're waiting for complete clarity before you lead, you're actually disqualifying yourself from being the leader your team needs most. Want to Go Deeper? Ready to lead with clarity instead of confusion? Book a Leadership Strategy Call—your blueprint to navigate uncertainty with confidence and finally step into the leadership identity you're called to embody. 👉 TamiMarieCoaching.com/call 🔑 Key Takeaways: You don't need to be the smartest person in the room—you need to embrace that you're not and surround yourself with people who know what you don't Curiosity beats certainty every time—model "I don't know, let's find out" instead of pretending to have answers you don't have Leadership isn't about having all the answers—it's about having the right people and being willing to learn alongside them Your people already know you're new—authenticity builds more trust than fake expertise ever will   ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ The ASK Framework: Accept that not knowing is data (not failure), Seek input from people who see what you can't, and Keep moving while you're learning. Don't stop to figure it all out—learn as you lead. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: In your next team meeting, ask "What am I missing here?" instead of pretending you have all the context. Watch how your team responds when you model curiosity over certainty. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: "What question have I been afraid to ask my team because I think I should already know the answer?" Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to:✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message!✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader’s Purpose podcast.✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! You're not someone who makes decisions from panic or pressure…you're someone who leads with intentional clarity and purpose. But sometimes that clarity feels a little cloudy, doesn't it? If you're nodding your head right now, this episode is exactly what you need. Today we're talking about the mirror test and why it's a complete game-changer for leaders who are ready to stop second-guessing themselves and start leading from their true identity.   💬 "Self-awareness isn't a destination—it's a practice. And the leaders who commit to the practice are the ones who actually change the game." ~Tami Imlay Want to Go Deeper? Ready to get clear on your next leadership move? Book a Leadership Strategy Call—your blueprint to clarity, confidence, and impact. 👉 TamiMarieCoaching.com/call  🔑 Key Takeaways: Strategy without self-awareness is expensive chaos—you can't navigate what you can't see clearly The best leaders aren't the ones with perfect instincts—they're the ones who catch themselves when they go off course Leading from reaction instead of intention costs you team trust, consistency, and burns you out fighting the same patterns The Mirror Test using the 3 C's gives you a simple framework to recalibrate in real-time: Catch, Clarify, Choose Every decision point is a choice—serve your leadership mission or serve your ego (both are human, but only one builds the future) ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ The Netflix story perfectly illustrates what happens when a leader chooses to build the future instead of protecting the past. Reed Hastings lost 800,000 subscribers in the short term, but he knew streaming was the wave of the future—and he made decisions from identity, not impulse. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Practice the Mirror Test this week using the 3 C's. Before your next big decision, ask yourself: What's really driving this? Does this serve my leadership or my ego? What would the leader I'm becoming choose here? Even if you make the same choice, slow down the process and let your heart, gut, and mind catch up with each other. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: "When do I default to control, people-pleasing, or avoiding hard conversations? What patterns am I noticing without judgment—just as data?" Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to:✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message!✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader’s Purpose podcast.✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! Ever feel like you're stuck in the hamster wheel of good intentions? You know what you should do as a leader, but somehow you keep falling back into the same patterns. Whether it's avoiding difficult conversations, letting your workout routine slide, or saying yes when you mean no, the cycle feels endless. Today we're talking about how to break free from behavior-based changes that don't stick and start building from the inside out. Because here's the truth: Rome wasn't built in a day, but it also wasn't built by accident. 💬 "You don't need more forced discipline. You need a clearer identity." ~Tami Imlay Want to Go Deeper? Ready to get clear on your next leadership move? Book a Leadership Strategy Call—your blueprint to clarity, confidence, and impact. 👉 TamiMarieCoaching.com/call   🔑 Key Takeaways: Identity beats willpower every time — Motivation has a two-week shelf life, but "I am someone who..." statements create lasting transformation The Two-Day Rule changes everything — Missing once is human; missing twice builds a different story (and identity) Your brain doesn't register negatives — When you say "I'm not someone who skips the gym," your brain hears "skip the gym" Link habits to purpose, not just performance — Move from "I have to" to "I get to because it's who I'm becoming" Let identity drive action, not emotion — Emotions are a 90-second thermometer, not your decision-making system ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ The Three Bricks to Build Identity That Sticks: Speak to who you ARE (not who you're not), link it to purpose (not just performance), and let identity drive action (not emotion). This is how you go from trying to change behaviors to embodying the leader you're meant to be. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Choose ONE identity statement that starts with "I am someone who..." and ties to your leadership vision. Write it down, anchor it to your deeper purpose, and implement the Two-Day Rule. Watch how quickly your actions align when your identity leads. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: "Who am I becoming as a leader, and what would that version of me do in this situation?" 🧠 SHINE™ Framework Connection: Before you can lead others with conviction, you need crystal-clear awareness of who you are and who you're becoming. Most leaders try to fix behaviors without addressing identity, which is why change feels so hard. When you see yourself clearly as the leader you're meant to be, your actions naturally follow.   Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to:✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message!✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader’s Purpose podcast.✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! Have you ever said, “It’s just something I do” when someone complimented you on a skill or strength? I know I have. For a long time, I overlooked the things that came naturally to me—thinking they didn’t really count because they felt easy. But what if that ease is actually the clue to your zone of genius? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story (inspired by a sweet question from my kids) and a powerful conversation with a client who realized she’d been dismissing the very thing that made her magnetic. If you’ve ever downplayed your strengths or struggled to see what makes you different, this episode is for you. Let’s take a closer look at what you’re carrying so naturally... and maybe, just maybe, stop calling it “nothing.” You’re not behind—you’re just starting to see it clearly.   💬 “Your ease might be someone else’s breakthrough.” ~Tami Imlay Want to Go Deeper? If you’ve been circling your calling or second-guessing your next move, it’s time to stop trying to figure it out alone. Let’s cut through the noise together. In a 1:1 Leadership Strategy Call, we’ll map out your next bold step with clarity and confidence—so you can lead with purpose, not pressure. 👉 Book your call now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/call 🔑 Key Takeaways: Just because it’s easy for you doesn’t mean it’s easy for others. That might be your zone of genius. Leadership blind spots often come from what we assume is “normal.” Three leadership assumption traps to avoid: The Normalization Trap: Thinking everyone thinks and acts like you. Strength Blindness: Dismissing your gifts because they come effortlessly. The Perception Gap: Seeing only from your lens limits your impact. Self-awareness isn't self-indulgent—it's a leadership skill. You don’t have to carry it all. Leading is about cultivating clarity, not making clones. ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ You may be overlooking your most powerful leadership strengths simply because they come naturally. Recognizing and owning what comes easy could be the key to unlocking your next level. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Start noticing the things others praise you for but you tend to downplay. Write them down. This week, choose one to name, own, and use with intention. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: What feels effortless to me…and why might that be more valuable than I’ve given it credit for? Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to:✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message!✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader’s Purpose podcast.✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! Have you noticed how hard it’s become to trust anything lately? From AI-curated content to contradictory leadership advice, it’s no wonder leaders are spinning in self-doubt. In today’s episode, I unpack the invisible but costly impact of the Trust Recession—and how it’s not just about the world “out there”… it’s about how it’s eroding your ability to trust yourself. This one is a gut check. 💬 “If we can't trust ourselves, how are the people we lead going to trust us?” Want to Go Deeper? It’s time to say yes to clarity, confidence and leading from the inside out. Book your Leadership Strategy Call today!  tamimariecoaching.com/call   🔑 Key Takeaways: We are living in a Trust Recession—externally and internally. Constant information overload leads to decision paralysis and self-doubt. Outsourcing decisions to culture or “the experts” erodes your clarity and leadership. Real leadership requires self-trust rooted in identity, not approval. Your internal compass can be recalibrated—but it starts with slowing down and listening in. The SHINE™ Framework is a roadmap to reclaim your clarity, confidence, and purpose. ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ Self-trust isn’t a personality trait—it’s a leadership strategy. If you’re leading from a place of imposter syndrome, chaos, or second-guessing, it’s time to recalibrate your inner compass. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Audit your last three big decisions. Were they made from alignment or autopilot? Then ask yourself: What would I have chosen if I trusted myself fully? 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: Where in my leadership am I outsourcing wisdom instead of anchoring into my own? Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to:✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message!✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader’s Purpose podcast.✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! We rarely talk about grief in leadership—but we should. Grief isn’t just about loss through death. It shows up in promotions, career pivots, team shifts, unmet goals, and changes in identity. Whether it’s visible or not, unresolved grief impacts how we lead, how we connect, and how we make decisions. In this deeply personal and powerful episode, I walk you through the real, often hidden ways grief can shape (or derail) your leadership—and how facing it might just be your boldest next step. 💬 "If you're feeling numb, reactive, or like you've outgrown your life—but you're not sure why—unresolved grief could be quietly writing the script."   Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take. 👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz 🔑 Key Takeaways: Grief isn’t just about losing people; it’s also about losing identity, dreams, routine, confidence, and connection. Leaders often carry unresolved grief that leads to over-functioning, poor decision-making, emotional numbness, or team dysfunction. Unresolved grief quietly erodes leadership clarity, self-awareness, and authentic connection.Grieving with intention creates wisdom, depth, and presence that transforms your leadership. You don’t need to unpack everything at once, but naming your grief is the first step toward alignment.   ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ Unprocessed grief impacts every decision you make—even when you don’t realize it. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Take 15 minutes this week to identify a “quiet grief” you’ve been carrying—a dream, identity, or routine you lost but never acknowledged. Write it down, name it, and consider what wisdom it left behind. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: What loss (big or small) is still quietly influencing how I lead, show up, or make decisions—and what do I need to release to move forward? Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to:✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message!✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader’s Purpose podcast.✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Discover the five types of leaders people avoid—and the five traits that make leaders magnetic, memorable, and truly impactful.

Hey Friend! You know that strange moment when you’ve done everything “right”—hit the goals, earned the respect, built the reputation—and yet… it feels off? Like the version of success you’ve created doesn’t quite fit who you are anymore? That’s what we’re unpacking in this first official episode under the new podcast name, A Leader’s Purpose. And if you’ve ever felt like you were wearing armor that looked good but wasn’t built for you, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about how to move from the pressure to perform into the power to lead with clarity and conviction.   💬 “Success without self-awareness isn’t leadership—it’s performance.” Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take. 👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz   🔑 Key Takeaways: You can outgrow a version of success and still honor what it taught you. High performance without self-awareness creates friction and burnout. Misalignment shows up as exhaustion, overthinking, and disconnection. You don’t need more titles—you need internal clarity on who you are now.True leadership begins with understanding your identity, not just managing others. ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ If it looks like success but feels off, it’s not you—it’s misalignment.  The armor that got you here may no longer fit the leader you’re becoming. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Take 5 minutes to identify one area of your life or leadership that feels “off.” Ask yourself: Am I leading from alignment or just performing a role that no longer fits? Then commit to one small step this week to reconnect with what feels like you. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: Where am I still performing for a version of success I’ve already outgrown? What would it feel like to lead fully as me—not the version others expect? Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to:✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message!✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader's Purpose podcast.✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! This episode has been on my heart for a while—and it’s finally time. I’m sharing something big today: a shift, a stretch, and a step into who I’ve become and who I believe you are becoming too. If you’ve ever outgrown a version of yourself or felt that quiet whisper that it’s time for more... you’re not alone. This rebrand isn’t just about me—it’s about the space we’re creating together. Let's talk about what’s changing, why it matters, and how you are invited into this next season with me. 💬 “It’s not just a new name. It’s a new outfit for the voice I’ve grown into.” Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take. 👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz   🔑 Key Takeaways: Growth doesn’t mean the past was wrong. Like a child outgrowing a T-ball bat or clothes that no longer fit, this rebrand reflects natural, necessary growth—yours and mine. The podcast is evolving from The Full Weight of Joy to A Leader’s Purpose. This new season focuses on leadership identity, legacy, and impact for purpose-driven leaders ready for more. You don’t have to prove your worth to lead well. It’s time to lead with clarity, not pressure—and to live a life that feels as good as it looks. This isn’t just a rebrand—it’s a recalibration. You’re invited into a deeper conversation about how to lead from within, integrate your whole self, and live out your purpose boldly. Success isn’t your whole story. The next chapter requires new tools, new questions, and new alignment—and you’re ready for it. ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ “This rebrand is not about leaving something behind. It’s about stepping into what fits you now.” If you’ve outgrown a dream, role, or version of success, this episode is your permission slip to evolve. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Take inventory this week: Where are you still swinging with a “T-ball bat” when it’s time to step into the big leagues of your calling? Name one area where you’re ready for deeper alignment and bolder leadership—and what needs to shift to support that. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: "What version of success have you outgrown—and what version of yourself is waiting to be seen? Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to:✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message!✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find The Full Weight of Joy podcast.✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you!

Hey Friend! Have you ever booked a vacation, binge-watched a show, or “treated yourself” just to numb out from your life? You’re not alone—but that’s not self-care. That’s escape. In this powerful Summer Redux episode, we explore the difference between true whole self-care and self-triage—that frantic urge to escape your life instead of build one you love. Tami shares how subtle avoidance habits sneak in, what signs to watch for, and how to create a rhythm of rest and restoration before burnout takes over. This conversation will challenge how you think about your routines, responsibilities, and rest. It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing what actually fills your cup. If you’re craving peace, presence, and purpose—this one’s for you.   💬 “You can’t escape your way into peace. You have to create a life you don’t want to run from.” “Rest is not the opposite of productivity. Escape is.” “You’re not avoiding because you don’t care—you’re avoiding because you care too much and don’t know how to refill.”   Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take. 👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz   🔑 Key Takeaways: Escape Mode ≠ Self-Care When you feel the need to escape your life—through TV, travel, social scrolling, or numbing behaviors—you’re not resting, you’re surviving. That’s self-triage, not restoration. The Warning Signs Are Subtle at First Avoidance of simple tasks, overwhelm that never lifts, short-lived relief from “treat yourself” activities—these are all signs that your self-care might actually be escapism in disguise. Whole Self-Care Fills, Not Patches True self-care is proactive, consistent, and sustaining. It doesn’t “fix” the pain for a moment—it helps prevent the crash altogether. Whole self-care includes things like mindfulness, movement, stillness, community, and values-based decisions. Balance Isn’t Equal, It’s Intentional Your energy won’t be split 50/50 in every season. Balance means knowing what you need right now to stay grounded and joyful—and intentionally adjusting your rhythm to support that. Small Shifts → Big Results One boundary. One intentional no. One nourishing action instead of a numbing one. That’s how you start building a life you don’t want to run from. Your cup doesn’t need to be perfect—it just needs to stop leaking. ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ Taking care of yourself should be a practice you incorporate every day…not as escape plan (let’s not chuck it all and move to Bali). 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Check in with yourself this week: Are you numbing or nourishing? Make one small shift from avoidance to intentional care. Bonus: Start a “whole self-care” list to remind yourself what truly refuels you. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: Where in your life are you using “rest” to escape instead of to restore? What would change if you got honest about what you really need? Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to:✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message!✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find The Full Weight of Joy podcast.✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey friend— If last week’s episode stirred something inside you and you realized, “Yep, I’ve been living out of alignment,” then today’s episode is for you. As I wrapped up recording that last one, I realized I never shared the how. This one is your reset kit. Two simple acronyms—FUN + JOY—that’ll help you realign with what truly matters without guilt, pressure, or needing to overhaul your entire life. This is about moving forward with intention, grace, and (yes!) a little bit of fun. Grab your notebook or just listen in your car while you breathe a little deeper and remind yourself: you get to choose how this next chapter feels.   Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take. 👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz   🔑 Key Takeaways: The “FUN” Framework for recentering: Forgive yourself and others Uncover why you became misaligned Nurture the people and values that matter most The “JOY” Framework to infuse meaning daily: Jumpstart your journey daily Optimism over obstacles Yield to your yes—with discernment Why your inner work and outer work are both essential—and how to stop treating one like an interruption How a simple calendar boundary can shift your emotional bandwidth and align your actions with your core values ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ How to use the “FUN” and “JOY” frameworks as grounding tools anytime life feels off-kilter or priorities feel blurry. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Take 10 minutes to walk through the FUN + JOY check-in. Forgive yourself, uncover what pulled you off track, and nurture what matters most. Then choose one joyful action that helps you live aligned today—not someday. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: “What boundaries, beliefs, or busywork need to shift for me to live with more fun and joy this season?” Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to:✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message!✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find The Full Weight of Joy podcast.✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! You ever hit one of those moments where you realize, “Wait… how did I get here?” This episode was recorded during one of those seasons. When life felt loud, work was rewarding, but something felt off. It’s raw, it’s honest, and it’s a reminder that even when we’re walking in purpose, we can drift from what matters most. If you’ve felt out of alignment lately—or like your calendar isn’t matching your convictions—I think this one will speak straight to your soul. Let’s reset together. 💬 "Your family is not an interruption to your purpose. They are your purpose." Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take. 👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz   🔑 Key Takeaways: You can love your work and still be out of alignment The most important people in your life deserve your presence, not just your productivity It’s easy to confuse external impact with internal purpose Just because something is working doesn’t mean it’s worth the cost You are allowed to recalibrate before it becomes a crisis ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ Your values are worth pursuing. You get to decide what is the most important element in your life- and you don’t have to feel guilty about it. If you don’t decide, life will decide it for you and you most likely won’t like it.  💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Look at your current rhythm and ask yourself: Who gets your best energy—and who gets what’s left? Then choose one small shift this week to realign your time with your true values. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: Where in my life have I been confusing “purpose” with performance? And what would it look like to let my values lead again? Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to:✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message!✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find The Full Weight of Joy podcast.✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! Welcome back to The Full Weight of Joy. This summer, I’m creating space to breathe, reflect, and prepare for what’s next—both for the podcast and for my new program, The Clarity Code. So, over the next few weeks, you’ll hear some of the most powerful and most-played episodes that still speak right to the season we’re in. Today's episode is one of those. It’s about giving yourself permission to start again—not from scratch, but from a deeper, wiser, and more aligned place. Whether you're rebuilding rhythms, resetting priorities, or just tired of holding it all together, this message is for you. So grab your tea (or your journal), and let’s dive in. 💛   💬 “You're not starting over—you’re starting again, with more wisdom, more clarity, and more grit than before.” Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take. 👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz   🔑 Key Takeaways: Starting again is not a setback—it’s a strategy for sustainability Systems and habits aren’t failures when they break; they’re just asking to be realigned Disruption (like a lost week or broken rhythm) is an invitation to pause and ask: what still works for me? You have the authority to rewrite the story in any moment, including today Success isn’t perfection—it’s consistency in getting back up and realigning with your values   ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ Starting again doesn’t mean you failed—it means you’re still in the fight for the life you know is possible. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Brain dump your “first steps.” Write down 5 things you can do today to restart what matters most—without worrying about being perfect, caught up, or polished. Then… just take one. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: Where in my life do I need to give myself permission to start again, without shame? Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to:✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message!✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find The Full Weight of Joy podcast.✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! This episode is more than just a moment of remembrance—it’s an invitation to realignment. Memorial Day carries deep meaning for me, not only as a veteran and widow of a fallen hero, but as someone who has walked through the fire of grief and come out the other side with a sharper sense of purpose. In this episode, I’m inviting you into a conversation about life, legacy, and the kind of leadership that matters most. Whether you wear a uniform or not, your life leaves an imprint. Today, we pause to reflect on what kind of legacy we’re living—and how to make sure it aligns with the calling God placed in us.   💬 "You don’t need a title to lead or a platform to make an impact. Your legacy is being built by how you live today." ~Tami Imlay Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take. 👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz   🔑 Key Takeaways: Though Memorial Day is about honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, it is also a call to live with intention, service, and gratitude You don’t have to wear a uniform to lead a life of meaning There’s a difference between managing your life and truly living it Legacy is built through aligned actions, not distant dreams Gratitude grounds us in the present, reminds us how far we’ve come, and reveals what still matters ✨ Gratitude Practice Challenge: Write a letter to someone who has impacted you deeply Reflect on how you’ve been shown favor this yearThank your past self for not giving up Share a lesson from a hard season with someone else who needs to hear it Gratitude shifts us from performance to presence. From doing to being. From striving to becoming.   💡 The Real Question Isn’t What You’re Doing—It’s What You’re Living For. Let this episode be a reset. A chance to breathe. To remember what matters. To honor those who came before you—and to walk boldly in your own God-given assignment.   📝 Journal Prompts for Reflection: What do I want to be remembered for? What legacy am I building through my leadership (at home, at work, or in my community)? Where do I need to realign my actions with my deeper purpose?What lesson have I learned from a hard season that I never want to forget? What would I thank my past self for enduring, surviving, or overcoming?   Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to:✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message!✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find The Full Weight of Joy podcast.✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey Friend! Most people walk into conflict like it’s a battlefield. They’re reactive. Defensive. And often unclear about what they’re even fighting for. But what if conflict could become a catalyst instead of a collapse? In today’s episode, I share 3 things you need to cultivate before conflict even begins—whether it’s at work, at home, or in your own mind. If you’ve ever left a conversation feeling frustrated, misunderstood, or drained… this episode is for you.   💬 "You can’t control the conflict—but you can control who you are when you walk into it." ~Tami Imlay   Want to Go Deeper? Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take. 👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz   🔑 Key Takeaways: Why preparing for emotional tension is more important than preparing for what to say How humility shifts everything in a high-stakes conversation What self-mastery has to do with managing tension and being misunderstood Knowing your triggers and desired outcome will protect your peace The real reason most conflict spirals (hint: it’s not what they said—it’s how you responded) 💡 The H.T.O. Conflict Prep Model™ Before any tough conversation or high-stakes decision, ask yourself: H – Humility: Am I walking in with the belief that I don’t know everything? T – Triggers: What could cause me to react instead of respond?O – Outcome: Am I aiming to protect the relationship or secure a result? ✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss: ➡️ ➡️ Conflict isn’t the enemy—unexamined identity is. When you know your values, triggers, and communication blind spots, you walk into every room with clarity and grounded confidence. 💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it: Think of a conversation you’ve been avoiding. Ask yourself the H.T.O. questions—and choose to respond instead of react. Then take one courageous, prepared step forward. 📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection: “Where am I letting my reactions lead, instead of my values?” Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to:✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message!✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find The Full Weight of Joy podcast.✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛 Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025