772 - Distraction as Enlightenment | Reclaiming Imagination | Podcasting as a Path to Service | Freedom From Judgment

In this episode, I bring you something that’s been on my heart to recreate for years. Inspired by the spontaneous, powerful moments I used to have during the Clubhouse era, I’ve launched a new live format called "How May I Serve You Today? Ask Me Anything."

The idea is simple: I open a Zoom room, stream it live on Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn, and invite people to jump in for real-time, unscripted conversations. Just like the Clubhouse rooms I used to host, my intention is to hold space for deep coaching, authentic dialogue, and transformational moments in full view of a live audience. This is what I love most about coaching: witnessing the miraculous in everyday moments. Now, I get to bring that to you in podcast form.

This episode features four unique conversations, each with its own flavor and insight:

Conversation 1 – Ramon: Distraction as Enlightenment | Time Stamp 00:11:30

Ramon Ray, motivational keynote speaker and event host asked how to stay focused when a flurry of possibilities tugs at his attention. Together we:

• Clarified his personal definition of distraction as “not being focused on a single task for a meaningful amount of time.”
• Explored how repeated distractions can signal mis-alignment, tasks that belong in someone else’s zone of excellence, not his own zone of genius.
• Reframed procrastination as feedback rather than failure, helping Ramon see that some tasks may simply need to be delegated or dropped.

Listen for: A practical mindset shift that turns every interruption into a cue for deeper self-inquiry and better task design.

Conversation 2 – Curtis: Re-awakening the Power to Dream | Time Stamp 00:37:18

Long-time listener Curtis joined to envision life after retirement. He struggled at first, so I invited him to “play make-believe.” Once he let his imagination lead, an inspiring vision unfolded:

• Curtis is guiding a bus tour across Europe, Abbey Road photos in London, the Isle of Wight Festival, Disneyland Paris, Normandy beaches, and more.
• The exercise linked childhood memories of GI Joe adventures to present-day possibilities, proving his imaginative muscles are still strong.

Listen for: A repeatable prompt you can use to help clients (or yourself) move past “I don’t know” and paint a vivid future.

Conversation 3 – DeLyn: Launching a Grief Podcast without Perfection Paralysis | Time Stamp 01:12:21

DeLyn, an educator and grief advocate, has several episodes recorded but hasn’t published due to fear and tech concerns. Together we:

• Identified her top blockers—perfectionism, intro/outro music, editing, and a self-imposed August 30 National Grief Awareness Day deadline.
• Reframed “perfect” to mean “the best I can with what I have right now,” reducing her fear score from a nine to about a three.
• Offered simple launch logistics (Buzzsprout hosting, minimalist artwork, optional music) and reminded her that an unpolished but heartfelt episode serves more people than silence.

Listen for: Practical tips for shipping creative work even when your inner critic demands studio-level production.

Conversation 4 – Mark: Releasing a Lifelong Fear of Judgment | Time Stamp 01:47:04

Mark arrived carrying a visceral fear of sending invoices to clients, a pattern that traces back to ridicule on his first day of kindergarten. Our dialogue centered on:

• Using The Four Agreements, especially “Don’t take anything personally” and “Don’t make assumptions” as daily practice.
• Viewing critics and trolls as mirrors that reveal hidden internal triggers, turning them into unexpected allies.
• Recognizing the physical release of fear (a “lightness in the chest” and tears) as evidence that old stories are d