Grace Marshall on the Beauty of Struggle, Healthy Productivity, & the Power of Beliefs

In this episode, guest expert, Grace Marshall helps us appreciate the often overlooked beauty of struggle, revealing how our challenges serve not merely as obstacles but as crucial sign posts, showing us not only where we are going wrong, but where we are poised to make the greatest leaps forward in personal and professional development. We discuss the true meaning of productivity beyond just efficiency, defining success on your own terms, and how best to support yourself and others through emotionally taxing periods of life without giving into the overwhelm. If you're facing professional challenges or personal setbacks, this conversation can give you tools to turn those struggles into strengths, challenge the conventional narratives of productivity and provides a fresh perspective on achieving genuine success in all areas of life. 

Grace Marshall is an award-winning author, speaker and productivity expert who specialises in transforming how organisations approach work, change, and challenge. With over a decade of experience training more than 10,000 professionals across industries, Grace has become a trusted advisor for leaders seeking to build resilient, future-ready teams, with clients like Boots, BT, Sky Media, and others. She has been featured in several publications and her refreshingly human, relatable approach has earned her multiple accolades.

 

SHOWNOTES -

00:00:00 - Episode and Guest Introduction

00:02:13 - The beauty of Struggle and the potential it creates

00:05:05 - Strategies for dealing with repeated failures

00:07:20 - How our beliefs impact our lives

00:12:20 - Uncovering beliefs that keep you stuck

00:18:00 - Growth through learning and accountability?

00:23:25 - Sitting in the discomfort of uncertainty

00:27:28 - Generational differences, resilience, and overwhelming choices

00:36:10 - Value of life experiences

00:39:50 - Supporting others when they’re struggling

00:43:40 - Emotional regulation during periods of crisis

00:47:00 - Importance of our ‘Why’

00:49:30 - Importance of reflection and momentum

00:52:30 - Protecting self-image when facing failure

00:58:00 - Creating Success while taking care of yourself

01:06:35 - Grace’s preferred method to be healthily productive

01:11:11 - Grace’s resources on offer

 

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Website - https://gracemarshall.com/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracemarshall/

 

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