Being Boss with Emily Thompson

#336 - Annual Review & Intention Setting with Kathleen Shannon

January 10, 2023

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  • Embracing "magic" in 2022 led to unexpected, significant life and business opportunities, demonstrating that intention can manifest in profound ways beyond subtle synchronicities. 
  • Refining existing offerings and focusing on core strengths, rather than constant expansion, can lead to greater fulfillment and impact, as seen in the evolution of the Braid Method workbook. 
  • Prioritizing mental well-being and reducing digital distractions are crucial for navigating personal and professional challenges, enabling a more grounded and capable approach to future endeavors. 
  • Embracing a 'yes' year can be a powerful mindset shift for personal growth and openness to new opportunities. 
  • Prioritizing self-care and understanding what brings personal joy are essential components of feeling 'boss' and maintaining well-being. 
  • Consciously managing environmental factors like light sensitivity can significantly impact mood and overall comfort. 

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2022 Intentions and Magic
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  • Key Takeaway: Setting a word of the year like ‘magic’ can lead to unexpected, significant life and business opportunities, even if not practiced as intended.
  • Summary: The hosts discuss their intentions for 2022, with Kathleen choosing ‘magic’ and Emily opting for no specific word, reflecting on how their years unfolded based on these intentions.
Refining and Focusing Business
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  • Key Takeaway: Focusing on core expertise and refining existing offerings, rather than constant expansion, leads to greater creative competence and business success.
  • Summary: Kathleen shares her year of ‘focus’ and the value of refining her expertise, while Emily discusses the process of bringing back and updating the Braid Method e-course, emphasizing the importance of iteration and quality over quantity.
Navigating Personal and Business Challenges
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  • Key Takeaway: Prioritizing mental health and reducing digital distractions are essential for overcoming personal hardships and building resilience in business.
  • Summary: Emily details her physically challenging year and the positive impact of disconnecting from social media, while also sharing her journey of seeking therapy and medication for anxiety. Kathleen discusses difficult business decisions and personal relationship conflicts, highlighting the importance of self-work and boundaries.
Looking Ahead to 2023
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  • Key Takeaway: Intentional planning, even with a focus on ‘yes’ and embracing adventure, is crucial for future growth and fulfillment, especially when supported by refined business strategies like SEO.
  • Summary: The hosts discuss their plans and outlook for 2023, including retreats, personal travel, business development for Almanac and Braid, and a renewed focus on SEO as a key strategy for online success.
Word of the Year
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  • Key Takeaway: Choosing a ‘word of the year’ can set a powerful intention, with ‘yes’ representing openness and embracing new experiences.
  • Summary: The hosts discuss their chosen words of the year, with one opting for ‘yes’ to signify an open and embracing approach, while the other leans towards ‘focus’ as a counterpoint.
Feeling Boss
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  • Key Takeaway: Feeling ‘boss’ can stem from both leadership responsibilities and personal agency in understanding and pursuing one’s own joy.
  • Summary: The conversation shifts to what makes each host feel ‘boss,’ encompassing both professional leadership and personal well-being, including managing teams and identifying sources of joy.
Light Sensitivity and Ambiance
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  • Key Takeaway: Managing light sensitivity, particularly with blue light, is crucial for comfort and can be addressed by creating warm, low-level lighting environments.
  • Summary: The hosts delve into their experiences with light sensitivity, discussing the impact of blue light and the benefits of using warm, low lighting, often with timers, to create a more comfortable atmosphere.