#81 How to Make the RIGHT Decision for You with Decision and Life Coach Jessica Ell

Genea and life coach Jessica Ell discuss the art of decision-making.

They explore the impact of choice, discussing why people often stick to the status quo despite a nagging feeling to change. The conversation touches on key concepts such as imposter syndrome, fear of failure, and the influence of societal expectations.

With practical examples and personal anecdotes, Jessica shares insights on overcoming indecision, considering lower-stakes options, and ultimately creating a life that aligns with one's true values.

Whether you're an entrepreneur facing a pivotal choice or just looking to improve your decision-making skills, this episode offers valuable strategies to feel empowered and happy with your choices.

 

Podcast: 

00:00 Introduction to Making a Change

02:21 Welcome to Be the Wolf

02:57 Meet Jessica L.: Life Coach and Author

03:36 The Pain of Indecision

05:08 Jessica's Journey: From Law School to Life Coaching

07:46 The High Stakes of Career Decisions

11:05 The Turning Point: Choosing Not to Go to Law School

12:24 The Entrepreneurial Leap

13:25 Performance-Based vs. Purpose-Driven Identity

20:57 The Mist of Unease: Recognizing Misalignment

22:10 Emotional Triggers in Decision Making

26:47 Instant Gratification and Decision Making

27:23 The Power of Making a Change

28:11 Overcoming Self-Doubt

28:41 Opportunities and Choices

31:30 Finding Creative Solutions

32:29 The Magic Wand Question

33:56 Lowering the Stakes

36:03 Sacrifice and Reward

38:52 Aligning with Core Values

40:47 Fear and Decision Making

46:49 Testing Options and Lowering Stakes

50:22 Final Thoughts and Resources

Connect to Genea:

Free Guide - Grow Your Business and Love Doing it with the 3 secrets the business gurus NEVER talk about: http://bethewolfgift.com/

Website: http://bethewolfnow.com/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/geneabarnes 

Connect to Jessica:

Get a copy of her book “Now What?” for free: https://jessicaell.com/nowwhat 

Need help with a hard decision? Go here: https://jessicaell.com/decide 

Website: https://jessicaell.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicaell/

Podcast “Ill-Advised”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ill-advised-with-jessica-ell/id1707964517  

 

About Jessica:

Jessica Ell is a Martha Beck life coach who helps people make hard decisions, especially the choice to

walk away from something that's good on paper.

It started with her choice to walk away from a scholarship at a top ten law school because she couldn't

"get to yes" with the decision to go.

 

Since then, her career has included owning a successful real estate office, running communications at a

frontier technology startup, and publishing murder mystery novels on the side.

Now she helps other people make seemingly "ill-advised" decisions that lead them straight to the lives

they're meant to live.