“Protecting your energy is really important. If you feel like you’re getting sucked into other people’s success and spending so much time and energy focusing on that rather than actually focusing on your own stuff, then it’s time to do things a little bit differently.”
Welcome to today’s Facebook and LinkedIn Live session with Elizabeth Willetts and her guest, Lindsey Roberts. Today’s discussion is important, as many of us can feel discouraged or even envious when it seems like our peers or competitors are making significant strides in their careers or personal lives. Lindsey is a life coach and the founder of Goal Digger Coaching. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in helping individuals define and achieve success on their own terms. She has experienced both the highs and lows of success throughout her career.
After working in corporate marketing and branding for 12 years, Lindsey experienced a breakdown in 2019 that caused her to reevaluate her priorities and redefine what success meant to her. This journey led her to retrain as a coach, and Lindsey now helps others do the same.
During today’s conversation, Lindsey will share her insights and practical tips on defining success on your own terms, even when others appear to be leaping ahead. She’ll also discuss the importance of periodically reassessing our goals and values and how this can help us stay on track and progress towards our desired outcomes.
So sit back, relax, and get ready to learn how to define success in a way that is meaningful and fulfilling to you.
Key Highlights
[00:00:06] Introduction to today’s guest, Lindsey Roberts, talking about how to define success when it feels like others are leaping ahead
[00:01:20] Background on Lindsey, what her business does, and how she got involved in her business
[00:02:18] Comparing herself to others during the breakdown
[00:06:13] Situations that make people go to Lindsey
[00:08:46] How people can define their own values
[00:10:46] Lindsey’s advice to somebody who feels quite stuck and is feeling quite triggered by seeing other people moving ahead
[00:15:05] The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People references the importance of focusing on what you can control and what you can’t control
[00:17:37] How to deal with triggering questions on societal expectations
[00:20:22] Lindsey’s advice on making wrong decisions unknowingly
[00:24:14] How Lindsey helps people identify values and definitions of success so they can achieve that
[00:26:46] How to connect with Lindsey
Notable Quotes
- I talk about this stuff because it is important for people to feel like they don’t have to be like everybody else to be successful. Having your way of doing things and your own path is completely okay.
- It’s important to realise that success doesn’t have to be a linear path. It’s okay to take steps sideways or even backwards at times. It can be challenging to accept this mindset shift, as it requires unlearning the traditional definition of success and redefining it to align with your personal goals and values.
- Protecting your energy is really important. If you feel like you’re getting sucked into other people’s success and spending so much time and energy focusing on it rather than your own, it’s time to do things a little differently.
- We develop a fixed mindset when we focus too much on things we can’t control, such as other people’s actions and reactions. Instead, by focusing on what we can control, we develop a growth mindset and open up new possibilities.
- Sharing my story through conversations with different people helps them see that if I can do it, they can do it too. It plants a seed in their mind that can grow, and that’s where I can offer my support
Resources
Investing in Women Flexible Working Job Board: Investing in Women
To connect with Elizabeth:
Facebook: Facebook
LinkedIn: LinkedIn
To connect with Lindsey:
LinkedIn: LinkedIn
Website: The Goal Digger Coaching