Subscribe to the Learn Something New(sletter) and you'll receive actionable, practical tips right in your inbox to try on a new personal or professional development concept. It's going to be fun. A former design researcher/strategist/consultant turned executive leadership and career coach, now I partner with badass folks to reorient their relationship with work and hang out on the edge of growth while they sort out what they want, and what they need.
How to level-up and get more done (and no, we're not waking up at 5am)
Here we are! Another edition of the Learn Something New(sletter)!
Did I ever tell you how much I frikkin love these? It’s a wild amount of effort to research new topics and theories, reflect, and bring forward my favorite learnings that you can apply right now to your (work) life.
Taking a moment for gratitude that it’s been such a pleasure to share this stuff with you. I love to nerd out on it! Enough being a mush, let’s get on with it.
I first heard about Who Not How from Leah Gooch who runs Four Minutes a Day (sign up to receive her Monday meditations right in your inbox!) and it’s been a bit of headtrip.
💡 Biggest whoa moment: Switch from “How can I accomplish this” to “Who can help me achieve this?” That’s basically the entire book’s purpose. And it’s wild.
So often we’re stuck in our zone that we forget we don’t have to do it all ourselves. At work, home, with friends and family - we’re able to shift out of “I have to do it all!” into “Who can help me do this more effectively?”
Are you already struggling with this? “I like to do it myself! How else will I learn?!” You say.
In response to that, I’ll offer this quote from the book:
It’s simple. You’re beginning to recognize where your energy and desires should be focused towards. Of course you can do it all yourself. It just may take more time, and a couple more tries to get it right. And yet, it’s also perfectly okay to decide to delegate the things that aren’t your superpowers, or desired superpowers.
🌱 Put it into practice now: Select something that’s been plaguing you with procrastination or avoidance. Who could help you achieve that task? Even if it’s something you enjoy doing. Give yourself freedom to let someone else do it. Surgeons don’t perform surgery on themselves - unless absolutely necessary, right? Just because you can do all those things doesn’t mean you have to.
Some ideas if you’re feeling overwhelmed to go from Goal > Who
- Get in better shape > Find a personal trainer or a free youtuber you jive with
- Start meditating > Sign up for Leah’s emails, download InsightTimer and listen to a pre-recorded guided meditation, join an in-person mindfulness session near you
- Snag a promotion > Identify and connect with your advocates - whether that is your manager, a senior leader, or colleague to talk about your intentions and get aligned on how to get you there
- Switch industries > Reach out to someone who you’re slightly connected with for a 15-minute coffee chat. Come prepared with questions, and ready to offer your own support, too.
- Get clear on how to craft a more value-aligned approach to work and life > Set up a discovery call with me!
We want to do everything ourselves.
There’s power in choosing to find the support we need.
If you’re looking for a partner in crime to help you get closer to a value-driven approach to your unique life… reach out. I’d love to be that WHO for you. It’s hard to do that type of work by ourselves or with folks who have their own opinions of what you should be doing.
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Until next time,
Rikki
Hey hey! I'm Rikki Goldenberg (she/her) and I'm an executive leadership and career coach who helps cool people create a relationship with work that's aligned with their values and desires.
I work with established folks: leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs who are navigating shifts and changes and want to partner with someone who'll help them hang out on the edge of growth - without pushing them off the ledge.
Together we create actionable plans, get stuff done, all without taking ourselves too seriously.
With a background in human-centered service design research, product marketing and consulting, I love to leverage my breadth of experiences from start-ups to fortune 500s to bring unique perspectives and learnings.
Click here to learn more about how we can work together and find me on Instagram and LinkedIn!
🔍 Dive deeper:
Read the book yourself: Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork
Check out their Impact Filter to help you get clear on the support you need: Impact Filter
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Subscribe to the Learn Something New(sletter) and you'll receive actionable, practical tips right in your inbox to try on a new personal or professional development concept. It's going to be fun. A former design researcher/strategist/consultant turned executive leadership and career coach, now I partner with badass folks to reorient their relationship with work and hang out on the edge of growth while they sort out what they want, and what they need.
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