How to Know When It’s Time for a Change
by Jill Douka MBA, MCC
Have you ever felt that quiet whisper inside you saying, “Something needs to change”?
In this powerful episode, Jill Douka — Master Certified Coach and Director of the Global Academy of Coaching — shares her personal blueprint on how to recognize when it’s truly time for a change and how to move through fear with clarity and courage.
You’ll learn:
Why your brain resists change (and how to rewire it for growth).
The two paths we all face: the sleeping life vs. the awake life.
The key questions to ask yourself to know if it’s time for a shift.
How to handle the voice that says, “You’ll fail,” and move forward anyway.
Why having a clear life vision is your ultimate GPS for transformation.
If you feel “just fine” but know deep down there’s more waiting for you, this episode will give you the clarity and courage to take that next step.
Free Gift: Download your Your Life Vision Exercise — the exact tool Jill uses for herself and her private coaching clients — and get crystal clear on your next chapter. Grab it here : https://www.globalacademyofcoaching.com/pl/2148708093
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— and discover if coaching is your next calling.
Keep Thriving, my beautiful friend. — Jill Douka MBA, MCC
What if reinventing yourself wasn’t about starting over — but about remembering who you really are?
In this powerful episode, Jill Douka MBA, MCC shares how neuroscience, courage, and self-leadership come together to help you create your next chapter — at any age.
You’ll discover the science-backed ways to rewire your brain for growth, redefine success on your own terms, and start embodying the future self you were always meant to become.
Jill also shares her deeply personal story of walking away from a 24-year dance career — exhausted, lost, and ready for change — and how that moment of surrender became the beginning of her greatest reinvention.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
✨ Why your brain is designed to reinvent itself through neuroplasticity — no matter your age or stage of life. ✨ How redefining success based on your values and purpose literally rewires your brain’s reward system for joy and fulfillment. ✨ The powerful visualization practice that programs your Reticular Activating System (RAS) to start noticing new opportunities. ✨ Where to find the people — your Expanders — who already live the life you aspire to, and how to step into their energy. ✨ The neuroscience of courage: why acting before you feel ready boosts dopamine and builds confidence faster than any mindset trick.
Because reinvention isn’t about becoming someone new — it’s about allowing the next version of you to emerge.
Free Gift:
Download your free tool Your Life Vision — a guided meditation and visualization process that helps you get crystal clear on what you truly want in your health, relationships, finances, and lifestyle.
Inside, you’ll discover: ✅ A proven visualization technique that activates your brain’s focus and creativity. ✅ A simple framework to turn your dream into a concrete action plan. ✅ A life-changing exercise used by hundreds of Global Academy of Coaching students to shift from stuck… to free.
Grab it here → https://www.globalacademyofcoaching.com/pl/2148708093
Let’s Connect:
What’s one courageous step you’re committing to after this episode? Share it with Jill in the comments or on Instagram @jilldouka.
If something shifted for you, please share this episode with a friend who needs it. You never know whose life you might change by pressing “share.”
If you’ve ever felt that spark inside you — that quiet voice whispering that you’re meant to help others rise — this is your moment.
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Ready to Lead and Thrive?
What if attracting money wasn’t about luck — but about science?
In this powerful episode, Jill Douka MBA, MCC, shares how neuroscience, energy, and daily habits combine to shape your financial reality.
You’ll discover the science-backed ways to rewire your brain for abundance, release fear around money, and finally open up to receiving with ease.
Jill also shares a deeply personal story of rebuilding from the ground up — and how a simple mindset shift transformed her entire relationship with wealth.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
Why scarcity literally shrinks your brain’s capacity to see opportunities.
How gratitude and visualization activate your brain’s reward circuits for financial success.
The truth about money as energy — infinite, expansive, and abundant like the sea.
The 5-minute “Money & Energy Flow Ritual” that will align your mind, body, and energy with prosperity.
Because abundance isn’t about working harder — it’s about opening your heart, your focus, and your nervous system to receive.
Free Gift:
Download your free tool “What Money Would Like to Tell You” — a guided reflection, gratitude track, and visualization that helps you connect with money’s energy and start attracting with science and soul.
Let’s Connect:
What’s one micro lifestyle change you’re committing to after this episode?
Share it with Jill in the comments or on Instagram @jilldouka.
If something shifted for you, please share this episode with a friend who needs it.
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Ready to Lead and Thrive?
If you’ve ever felt that spark inside you — that quiet voice whispering you’re meant to help others rise — it’s time.
Take the free assessment “Am I Ready to Become a Life Coach?” and discover if this is your next chapter. Grab it here.
When my daughter Joy was three months old, something happened that changed my life forever. It made me realize that health isn’t a luxury — it’s our greatest responsibility.
In this powerful final episode of the Global Academy of Coaching Podcast, we dive into what it truly means to be healthy — not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
You’ll learn:
✅ The 4 pillars of lasting health: Nourish, Move, Sleep, and Think.
✅ The shocking health crisis data across Europe — and how small daily choices change everything.
✅ My personal routines, detox rituals, and performance hacks inspired by Medical Medium and Bryan Johnson.
✅ How to train your thoughts to support your body’s healing and vitality.
This isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress, energy, and balance.
Free Gift:
Download Your Daily Health Checklist — a beautiful, science-backed guide with the exact daily habits that keep you energized, focused, and calm.
Download Your Daily Health Checklist
Ready to go deeper? Get my new book How to Break Free from Burnout — your step-by-step roadmap to restore energy, set boundaries, and reconnect with your purpose.
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I’d love to know:
What’s one small change you’re committing to after today’s episode?
Share it in the comments or DM me — I read every message.
If this episode inspired you, please share it with a friend and leave a 5-star review. Your feedback helps this message reach more people who need it.
And if you’ve ever felt that spark — the sense that you’re here to help others rise — take the free “Am I Ready to Become a Life Coach?” assessment
Let’s explore your next chapter together.
Until next time…
Keep Thriving, my beautiful friend!
— Jill Douka MBA, MCC
Master Certified Coach | Director, Global Academy of Coaching
Feeling drained, detached, or one tough week away from quitting?
This high-energy episode is the reset helping professionals have been waiting for. Host Jill Douka, MBA, MCC—Master Certified Coach (top 4% globally), five-times bestselling author, and Founder of the ICF-accredited Global Academy of Coaching—shows psychotherapists, psychologists, and therapists how to break free from burnout and reignite passion, purpose, and peace.
Learn about:
A crisp breakdown of what burnout really is (beyond “I’m tired”) and how to spot it early.
The 3 Keys framework that turns exhaustion into momentum: Awareness without shame, Reconnection with passion and purpose, and a Designed transition to a sustainable practice.
Fast, practical rituals and boundary scripts that protect energy and restore clarity—starting today.
Take the next step and accelerate your transformation:
Buy the ebook: “How to Break Free from Burnout.” This is the complete roadmap with exercises, journaling prompts, and a 7-day reset tailored for helping professionals. Start implementing, not just listening. Purchase Link https://globalacademyof.mysamcart.com/-burnout-/
2. Download Jill’s free Vision Exercise, a guided meditation that helps you uncover what you truly want in life. Grab it HERE.
3. Take the “Are You Ready to Become a Life Coach?” quiz to see if coaching is your next step. Do the quiz HERE.
About the host:
Jill Douka, MBA, MCC is a two-time TEDx speaker and the Founder of the Global Academy of Coaching (ICF Level 1 & Level 2 Accredited), where top-tier faculty train high achievers to become exceptional, ethical coaches and leaders.
If this episode hits home, share it with a colleague who needs it and leave a 5-star review—so more professionals can find the tools to thrive.
In this inspiring episode, Master Certified Coach and bestselling author Jill Douka MBA, MCC explores what it really means to create the life you desire — and why the foundation of that life is freedom: freedom of health, freedom of finances, and freedom of time.
Drawing from her own journey and powerful stories of her students, Jill shows how lasting change is possible at any age or stage of life. She explains why mindset is the starting point, how dreaming again reactivates the brain’s Reticular Activating System (RAS), and how simple tools like mind mapping and Jack Canfield’s “Rule of 5” can turn big visions into reality through consistent daily action.
Listeners will walk away not only inspired but equipped with practical, science-backed steps to design a life aligned with their deepest desires.
Free resources:
Download Jill’s free Vision Exercise, a guided meditation that helps you uncover what you truly want in life. Grab it HERE.
Take the “Are You Ready to Become a Life Coach?” quiz to see if coaching is your next step. Do the quiz HERE.
Have you ever found yourself in a job that looks perfect on the outside — success, stability, admiration from others — but deep inside, something feels off?
In this powerful episode, Jill Douka MBA, MCC — Master Certified Coach and Director of Global Academy of Coaching — shares her own turning point story from Santorini, where she realized that success without fulfillment is not enough.
You’ll discover:
Why research shows most people will change careers 5–8 times in their lifetime.
Gallup’s latest data on why only 1 in 5 people worldwide are engaged at work.
The 5 proven steps to change your career without wasting years in trial and error:
Get clarity on your WHY.
Audit your skills and passions.
Build a transition bridge through education, coaching, or side projects.
Surround yourself with the right support — your Career Squad — and protect yourself from dream stealers.
Take the first courageous step, even in fear.
To support you even further, you can get your free PDF Guide: “5 Steps to Change Your Career WITHOUT Making Mistakes” Click here
You can also take the free test: Are you ready to become a life coach? and find out if this is your next chapter. Click Here
This episode will give you both the inspiration and the practical roadmap to begin your journey.
Keep Thriving,
Jill Douka
What if working harder was the slowest path to financial freedom?
In this episode, I share my personal journey — from burning out as a professional dancer working 10-hour days and barely covering expenses… to completely shifting my mindset, quadrupling my income in just three years, and building lasting financial freedom.
You’ll also hear shocking truths:
57% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck (even many earning 6 figures).
1 in 3 Europeans couldn’t survive even a short-term income shock.
In countries like Greece and Romania, households are spending more than they earn.
But here’s the good news: you don’t have to stay stuck.
I’ll walk you through 5 simple steps to financial freedom, inspired by my mentor Robert Kiyosaki. You’ll learn how to:
Rewire your mindset about money
Take control of your cashflow (and grab my free tool The Money Flow Formula)
Leverage good debt and eliminate bad debt
Acquire assets that generate passive income
Scale, diversify, and protect your wealth
This episode will shift the way you think about money forever.
Your freedom starts here.
Grab here the Money Flow Formula: https://www.globalacademyofcoaching.com/pl/2148705065
Are you ready to Become a Life Coach? Here is the free quiz:🔗 https://www.videoask.com/fsp7ifkan
What would you do if you could take 35 days of vacation and still grow your business?
In this episode, Jill Douka MBA, MCC reveals the secret: it’s not luck, it’s learning how to master the only thing we can never get back — our TIME.
Inside, you’ll discover:
Why trading time for money is a trap — and what to do instead
The simple formula to calculate how much your time is really worth
The truth about multitasking (and why it secretly drains your brain)
How mono-tasking + calendar blocks can unlock your focus, freedom, and joy
This is not just another productivity hack — it’s a mindset shift that can change how you live the next 2000 weeks of your life.
Action Steps from this Episode:
Calculate your hourly worth and protect it fiercely — delegate everything beneath it.
Mono-task like a pro: set calendar blocks for your work, family, and fun, and focus on just ONE thing at a time.
Grab your free gift: 5 Ways to Save 10 Hours per Week → https://www.globalacademyofcoaching.com/pl/2148703559
Your time is your life. Use it wisely, playfully, and with purpose.
What happens when life throws every possible challenge your way—and keeps going? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Master Certified Coach Jill Douka opens up about a year that tested her spirit beyond anything she imagined. From devastating personal losses to professional pressure and financial hardship, Jill shares the raw truth about what it really takes to keep moving forward when everything feels like it’s falling apart.
She reveals the mindset shifts, resilience hacks, and spiritual practices that helped her not only survive—but thrive.
You’ll learn:
✔️ Why resilience isn’t something we’re born with—and how to consciously build it
✔️ The 50/50 principle that every high achiever needs to hear
✔️ How doing hard things—like being the slowest in her triathlon team—actually strengthens your soul
✔️ The GPS secret Jill teaches at her retreats to keep your life on track
✔️ Why having a vision is non-negotiable when everything else crumbles
Whether you’re in a season of grief, confusion, burnout—or simply need inspiration to keep going—this episode is a must-listen.
🎧 Free Tools Mentioned:
➡️ Are You Ready to Become a Life Coach? Free Quiz
➡️ Create Your Life Vision Exercise
This is your reminder: even in your darkest moments, there is a light waiting within you. And it’s stronger than you think.
Have you ever felt the quiet ache of knowing something—or someone—was holding you back, even if you loved them?
In this powerful episode, Jill shares the moment in Hyde Park when she realized she needed to let go of a relationship she deeply cherished, not because there wasn’t love, but because it was time.
Inside, you’ll discover:
Why holding on to what no longer serves you is costing you your health, energy, and joy (with scientific proof)
How to tell the difference between true perseverance and fear-based attachment
The 5 questions that will help you decide what to release and what to keep
A simple but life-changing exercise: The List of Annoyances
How to start letting go without guilt, resentment, or self-betrayal
If you’re feeling stuck, heavy, or afraid of the unknown, this episode is your invitation to create space—for peace, for freedom, and for the life you’re meant to live.
Listen now and begin the process of releasing what no longer fits.
You deserve a life that feels light and true.
Want to see if you are Ready to Become a Life Coach? Here is the Quiz: https://www.videoask.com/fsp7ifkan
I was in one of the most luxurious suites in Santorini.
The view? Breathtaking. A private pool in the room.
I had everything—success, love, health.
And yet… I was silently sobbing.
Why?
Because I couldn’t feel any of it.
That moment was the beginning of a deeper journey: learning how to live in real, lasting joy.
In this heartfelt episode, I open up about that turning point—and share the 4 keys that transformed my life from empty to meaningful.
Inside, you’ll discover:
✔️ Why joy isn’t a luxury—it’s a biochemical necessity
✔️ How to find your life’s GPS (your WHY)
✔️ The science behind the link between loneliness, depression, and joy
✔️ A 2-minute daily practice that rewires your brain for gratitude
✔️ Why failing forward might be the key to your happiness
✔️ How to audit your relationships and protect your energy
Whether you’ve been quietly struggling… or you’re just ready to feel more alive, this episode is your invitation to come home to joy.
Listen now and let’s walk this path—together.
Keep Thriving,
Jill
Episode 13: How to Set Boundaries by Jill Douka MBA, MCC
What happens when you say "yes" while your soul screams "no"?
You betray yourself. And over time, it adds up.
In this powerful episode, I share a moment that shook me—taking care of my sick family, leading a high-level workshop, skipping meals and workouts—and realizing I had failed to do what I teach every day: set boundaries.
Whether you're a people-pleaser, a high achiever, or someone who struggles to say "no," this episode will change the way you see your time, your energy, and your worth.
Here’s what we explore:
Why people-pleasing is not kindness—it’s fear-based control
The science behind subconscious scorekeeping and burnout
What happens in your brain when you suppress your needs
Three practical boundary-setting strategies to protect your peace
Why “No” is a full sentence (and how to say it without guilt)
You’ll also hear a personal story from my driving lessons that explains the emotional art of finding your edge—gently, and with grace.
This isn’t about pushing people away.
It’s about making space for the life you deserve.
Tune in now and learn how to set boundaries that align with your truth—so you can show up fully for those you love, without abandoning yourself.
Until then, keep Thriving,
Jill Douka
Do you ever feel like a fraud—even when you’re winning?
You're not alone. An estimated 70% of high achievers experience Imposter Syndrome at some point in their lives. And today, we’re talking about how to turn that fear into fuel.
In this raw and honest episode, Jill shares her personal story of walking out of one of the most prestigious entrepreneur programs in the world—feeling completely out of place—and how she came back in, stronger than ever.
You'll learn:
The neuroscience behind Imposter Syndrome—and why it’s actually a sign of growth
Five science-backed tools to transform fear into power
The brain regions that activate when you feel like a fraud (and how to calm them)
Why journaling your wins builds lasting confidence
Why confidence doesn’t come first—it comes after you act, again and again
From triathlon races to top-tier masterminds, Jill opens up about showing up even when she felt like the least qualified person in the room.
If you’ve ever doubted yourself, compared your progress to others, or feared being “found out,” this episode will help you reframe that fear into a catalyst for personal and professional expansion.
Listen now and take one small step toward seeing yourself as you truly are: whole, capable, and worthy of your success.
Here’s a powerful and engaging Spotify episode description for Episode 11: How to Be More Productive by Jill Douka MBA, MCC:
Episode 11: How to Be More Productive
by Jill Douka MBA, MCC
Do you feel scattered, overwhelmed, or like you’re spinning your wheels but not getting anywhere?
You’re not alone—and there’s nothing wrong with you. You don’t have a productivity problem. You have a clarity problem. And this episode is your turning point.
In Episode 11 of the Global Academy of Coaching Podcast, Master Certified Coach Jill Douka dives deep into what really holds us back from being productive—and it’s not laziness. It’s a lack of connection to our WHY, unclear priorities, constant digital distraction, and weak discipline habits.
Inside this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Why you're not unproductive—you're unclear on your WHY
✅ How just removing your phone can reclaim +2 hours of focus
✅ The neuroscience behind “scroll addiction” and attention collapse
✅ How to build discipline like a muscle (with proven science to back it up)
With hard-hitting stats from Harvard, Stanford, and the University of Texas, this episode is packed with research-based strategies and real-life stories to help you stop procrastinating and finally take back your time.
🎧 Listen now and walk away with practical tools to:
Get clear on what matters
Focus without burning out
Build habits that stick
Your goals are waiting. Let’s go.
What if your health is the greatest act of self-leadership?
In this powerful episode, Jill Douka invites you to take radical responsibility for your well-being—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Sharing personal stories, hard truths, and science-backed data, she breaks down the 3 habits that can transform your health:
✅ Why most heart disease is preventable—and what’s really killing us
✅ How to reprogram your beliefs about food, movement, and your body
✅ Why your thoughts can literally make (or break) your health
✅ The hidden ways stress, sugar, and self-criticism are holding you back
This episode isn’t about fear—it’s about freedom.
It’s not about perfection—it’s about awareness.
And it’s your reminder that the time to care for your body, mind, and spirit is now.
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Email at info@globalacademyofcoaching.com
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Episode 9: How to Create Meaningful Relationships
with Jill Douka, MBA, MCC
In a world where loneliness is on the rise—with 1 in 3 Americans regularly feeling alone and 61% of young adults reporting deep isolation—it's more important than ever to learn how to create relationships that truly matter.
In this powerful episode, Jill Douka, Master Certified Coach and founder of the Global Academy of Coaching, breaks down why meaningful relationships aren't just a luxury—they're a necessity for mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
You’ll discover:
The shocking statistics behind the global loneliness epidemic
How chronic disconnection impacts your health, from heart disease to anxiety
Why self-awareness is the foundation of all fulfilling relationships
The 7 principles from Jill’s bestselling book Create Love that will help you form deeper, more authentic connections
How to release past pain, communicate consciously, and build relationships rooted in purpose and vision
If you're ready to upgrade your relationships—from romantic to professional—this episode will give you the clarity, courage, and tools to do it.
Listen now →
Are you exhausted from worrying about what everyone thinks of you?
Are you tired of holding back, second-guessing yourself, and stressing over every opinion that comes your way?
In this raw, unfiltered episode, Jill Douka, Master Certified Coach and founder of the Global Academy of Coaching, shares two powerful personal stories that reveal how she learned to stop giving a f----k—once and for all.
From a spa in Maui to the launch of her YouTube channel, Jill dives into how she stopped letting other people’s opinions dictate her self-worth
Inside this episode, you’ll discover:
Why we’re wired to care about others’ opinions—and how to break free
The truth about rejection and why it feels like physical pain (University of Michigan study)
How to identify the opinions you’re obsessing over—and let them go
4 practical, life-changing strategies to reclaim your power and stop giving a f----k
If you’re ready to stop living for everyone else and start living for yourself, this episode is your permission slip.
Listen now and take back your power
Are you constantly saying, “I’ll do it later”—but later never comes?
In this empowering episode, Jill Douka dives deep into the real reason we procrastinate—and it’s not laziness. You’ll meet Kate, a GAC student overwhelmed, stuck, and dubbed the “Queen of Procrastination”… until Jill asked her one life-changing question.
✨ Inside this episode, you’ll discover:
Why procrastination is often a clarity problem (not a discipline one)
The surprising neuroscience behind why we delay
4 powerful, practical strategies to reclaim your focus and follow-through
How to rewire your brain using vision, routine, and emotional connection to your goals
If you’re tired of putting your dreams on hold, this episode will help you get out of your own way—and take action like never before.
Listen now and take your power back.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & wherever you tune in.
What if feeling better wasn’t about “fixing” yourself—but embracing all of you?
In this deeply personal episode, Jill shares her own story of grief and healing after pregnancy loss—and reveals the three powerful strategies that helped her move from despair to peace.
You’ll learn:Why chasing constant happiness keeps us stuck
What science says about the brain’s negativity bias
How to process emotions using tools from the CREATE Coaching Model
Why nobody can make you feel anything without your permission
This episode is your invitation to feel fully, reclaim your power, and lead yourself with compassion—no matter what you’re going through.
Tune in now and begin your journey toward real emotional freedom.
