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(332) When You Lack Motivation: The Secret of Thought-Action Diffusion

(332) Why Motivation AND Discipline are not enough: Thought – Action Diffusion TheoryIn this episode, I share how to use thought-action diffusion to boost motivation✨ What’s Inside This Episode:🎙️ 00:01 – Introduction to Motivation & Episode Overview ⚖️ 01:00 – The Pain-Pleasure Principle & Intrinsic Motivation 🔄 02:03 – Momentum and Motivation Fluctuations 💪 03:02 – Limits of Self-Discipline 🧠 04:03 – Introducing Thought-Action Diffusion 🔍 05:15 – How Thought-Action Diffusion Works 🚀 06:17 – Overcoming Resistance & Visualization Technique 🌟 08:16 – Practical Strategies: Visualization & Role Models 🌀 10:17 – Detaching from Thoughts & Emotions 🌍 11:15 – Applying Thought-Action Diffusion Broadly 💭 12:04 – The Source of Thoughts & Their Impact ✅ 13:07 – Summary of Thought-Action Diffusion Benefits 📈 14:05 – Building Momentum & Habit Formation 🏋️ 15:05 – Personal Example: Exercise Routine 🎭 15:56 – The “Fake It Till You Make It” Approach ⚖️ 16:49 – Finding Middle Ground for Sustainable Progress 📢 18:04 – Conclusion & Call to Action  💫 About Katie Stoddart:Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, stress management and alignment. Her mission is to create purpose-driven leaders worldwide. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com 🎁 Free Tools & Resources:🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide 🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance 📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/  📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔔 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/ 💌 Sign up for the Friday Focus Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ 📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/ 🔗 Linktree (All Links): https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee  💖 Spread the Love:📢 Share this video with friends or anyone who needs a calm reset!👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more empowering content.✨ Your support helps us grow and keep creating valuable tools for your journey! 🔔 Never Miss an Update:📺 Subscribe now → https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1  

(331) Aslak De Silva: The Blackbelt in Leadership for CEOs

(328) Aslak De Silva: The Blackbelt in Leadership for CEOs In this podcast episode, a seasoned business leader and martial arts practitioner shares how principles from martial arts—such as discipline, presence, and resilience—translate into effective leadership. Through personal stories, he discusses the importance of clear goal-setting, consistent routines, and managing stress. The conversation explores the value of psychological safety, social support, and mental preparation in both business and life. The episode also introduces his upcoming book, Black Belt Leadership, offering practical lessons for leaders. Listeners are encouraged to cultivate self-awareness, steady effort, and positivity on their own leadership journeys.  ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:🎯 00:00:00 – Struggles with goal setting highlight the need for clarity and strong social support.🥋 00:00:48 – Martial arts teaches discipline, resilience, and consistency—key leadership traits.⚖️ 00:01:58 – Defining goals and communicating clearly is essential for balanced leadership.🛤️ 00:03:42 – Discipline beats motivation, just like the “20 mile march” ensures steady progress.🌅 00:06:02 – Morning routines and self-checks build daily discipline and readiness.🏃‍♂️ 00:09:14 – Physical exercise fuels mental clarity and evening rituals support recovery.🧘 00:11:25 – Meditation fosters presence and groundedness across personal and professional life.🔕 00:14:08 – Reducing multitasking and recognizing distractions helps reclaim focus.🤝 00:16:35 – Presence in leadership builds trust, safety, and high-performing teams.🔥 00:19:20 – CEOs handle stress through connection, support, and mental resilience.💪 00:23:33 – Martial arts mindset helps endure stress and adapt in tough moments.📘 00:25:08 – Sneak peek of Black Belt Leadership with real-life stories and structure.🌟 00:26:52 – Personal stories inspire continued growth and enjoyment of the journey.  💫 About Aslak De Silva:With more than 15 years of leadership experience in sales, marketing, and customer experience, Aslak is passionate about creating value for clients, partners, and stakeholders. A dedicated martial artist, he brings the principles of life-long learning and coaching to his leadership approach. He is also a Forbes Business Council Member, a keynote speaker, and co-author of the #1 bestseller Winner's Mindset.  📲   Where to Follow & Connect with David:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aslakdesilva  💫 About Katie Stoddart:Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, stress management and alignment. Her mission is to create purpose-driven leaders worldwide. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com 🎁 Free Tools & Resources:🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide 🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/ 📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔔 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 🎤 Listen to The Focus B

(330) The Productivity Illusion: The ONE thing missing from all productivity advice

(330) The Productivity Illusion: The ONE thing missing from all productivity adviceIn this episode, I share the one productivity aspect that is always missing in all productivity content. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:🎭 00:02 – The Illusion of Productivity 🧩 01:05 – The Missing Piece: The 'What' 🔁 02:09 – No Magic Formula: Trial and Error 🎯 03:04 – The Challenge of Choosing Tasks ⏳ 03:57 – Urgency vs. Importance 📊 04:51 – Tracking and Reviewing Deep Work 🗓️ 05:50 – Monthly and Weekly Reviews 🕳️ 07:11 – Blind Spots of Productivity🚫 08:13 – The Productivity Illusion 🧭 09:03 – Aligning Tasks with Vision 🛠️ 10:09 – How to Make Productivity Tools Effective 📢 11:02 – Closing and Call to Action 💫 About Katie Stoddart:Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, stress management and alignment. Her mission is to create purpose-driven leaders worldwide. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com 🎁 Free Tools & Resources:🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide 🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance 📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/  📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔔 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/ 💌 Sign up for the Friday Focus Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ 📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/ 🔗 Linktree (All Links): https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee  💖 Spread the Love:📢 Share this video with friends or anyone who needs a calm reset!👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more empowering content.✨ Your support helps us grow and keep creating valuable tools for your journey! 🔔 Never Miss an Update:📺 Subscribe now → https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1  📜 Important Information:⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Please do your own research before applying any information. We are not responsible for any outcomes related to the use of this content. © Copyright Notice: All content is owned by The Focus Bee. Sharing and embedding links is allowed with proper attribution to our YouTube channel. 🔍Keywords:  🔖Hashtag:   

(329) The Greatest Hack to Just Start When You Are Feeling Stuck!

(329) The Greatest Hack to Just Start When You Are Feeling Stuck!In this episode, I share the greatest hack for getting started when you are feeling stuck, so that you can gain that momentum to kick off any project you have meaning to do for years! ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:🌀 00:00 - Feeling Stuck and Common Advice 🧱 01:04 - Chronic Suffering and Inaction 🔥 02:23 - Turning Chronic Pain into Motivation 🔮 03:40 - The Five-Year Visualization Hack ⚖️ 04:58 - Balancing Pain and Gain 💥 06:12 - Pain as the Stronger Motivator 🛑 07:21 - Stop Numbing, Start Feeling 💗 08:20 - Forgiveness and Moving Forward 📢 09:23 - Closing and Call to Subscribe💫 About Katie Stoddart:Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, stress management and alignment. Her mission is to create purpose-driven leaders worldwide. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com 🎁 Free Tools & Resources:🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide 🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance 📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/  📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔔 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/ 💌 Sign up for the Friday Focus Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ 📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/ 🔗 Linktree (All Links): https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee  💖 Spread the Love:📢 Share this video with friends or anyone who needs a calm reset!👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more empowering content.✨ Your support helps us grow and keep creating valuable tools for your journey! 🔔 Never Miss an Update:📺 Subscribe now → https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1  📜 Important Information:⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Please do your own research before applying any information. We are not responsible for any outcomes related to the use of this content. © Copyright Notice: All content is owned by The Focus Bee. Sharing and embedding links is allowed with proper attribution to our YouTube channel. 

(328) Business Success is 80% Psychology - Here's Why

(328) Business Success is 80% Psychology - Here's WhyIn this episode, we explore the powerful link between personal psychology and business success. Emphasizing that mindset and self-awareness outweigh strategies, we look at personal stories and client examples to illustrate how beliefs, emotions, and leadership behaviours shape business outcomes. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:🧠 00:00 - The Psychology of Success vs. Strategy 🪞 01:18 - Self-Reflection and Leadership Patterns 👥 02:21 - Team Dynamics as a Mirror 🔁 03:13 - External Circumstances vs. Internal Patterns 💼 04:11 - Business as a Reflection of Inner State 🧩 05:16 - How Thoughts Create Reality 🔍 06:12 - The Power of Expectation and Perception 🎯 07:30 - Priming and Filtering Experiences 📊 08:35 - Impact of Expectations on Business Outcomes 🔓 09:41 - Shifting Beliefs to Change Results 🌅 10:46 - Visualization and Backward Analysis 💬 11:59 - Emotions, Actions, and Results 🧘 12:57 - Awareness and the Limits of Control ❤️‍🔥 13:56 - The Challenge and Value of Inner Work 🌱 15:01 - Self-Compassion and Sustainable Growth 📩 16:01 - Invitation to Connect and Closing💫 About Katie Stoddart:Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, stress management and alignment. Her mission is to create purpose-driven leaders worldwide. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com 🎁 Free Tools & Resources:🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide 🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/ 📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔔 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/💌 Sign up for the Friday Focus Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/🔗 Linktree (All Links): https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee 💖 Spread the Love:📢 Share this video with friends or anyone who needs a calm reset!👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more empowering content.✨ Your support helps us grow and keep creating valuable tools for your journey! 🔔 Never Miss an Update:📺 Subscribe now → https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 📜 Important Information:⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Please do your own research before applying any information. We are not responsible for any outcomes related to the use of this content. © Copyright Notice: All content is owned by The Focus Bee. Sharing and embedding links is allowed with proper attribution to our YouTube channel.