Lauren Nicole Peters and Mark England dive deep into the power of storytelling, the impact of our internal voice, and the transformative art of coaching. Mark shares his wealth of experience and insights on what he calls the "inside story," and how naming and confronting our internal voice can significantly influence our personal and professional lives.

Together, Lauren and Mark explore the nuances of building a successful education company that transcends traditional coaching by focusing on transformation and excellence. They discuss techniques for extracting personal stories and how confronting challenging stories can foster personal growth.

Lauren reflects on her podcasting experience, admitting to the struggles and learning that come with the journey. The parallels between podcasting and martial arts training become a metaphor for the commitment and courage required to succeed in any endeavor.

The episode concludes with an impactful quote from Alan Watts on the significance of mindful thinking and the artfulness of coaching as a transformative practice.

Episode Takeaways:

• The art of storytelling is crucial in creating connections and establishing a professional identity
• Recognizing and managing our internal voice can lead to significant personal empowerment
• Coaching is a practice that involves asking questions, getting your breath involved, and not just providing answers or opinions
• The Enlifted method is a dynamic coaching tool that can be applied in various professional and personal contexts
• The importance of challenging ourselves, confronting fears, and persisting through moments of self-doubt in speaking and building your personal brand

Links:

• Listen to Mark’s “Get Enlifted” podcast here
• Learn more about the Enlifted Coaching Method Certification here
• Follow Enlifted Coaches on Instagram @enliftedcoaches
• Follow Lauren Nicole Peters on Instagram @femininedevotion

Chapters:

00:00 Give presentations, go on shows, make impact.

03:05 How to start extracting your stories from scratch.

07:19 Facing fears and confronting scary stories.

11:49 Embracing the long process of uncovering your stories.

13:20 Struggling to find satisfaction in your speaking performance.

17:37 What is that thing called the “inner voice”?

21:30 Mark’s podcast production process BTS

24:33 How to work together as a team successfully

28:46 The problem with “Well, my therapist said…”

31:06 Stuck breath causes various physical and mental symptoms

34:42 Mark’s commitment to the higher purpose

37:30 Certifying coaches, helping clients overcome victim mentality

39:17 What is the Enlifted Coaching Method?

Keywords:

Storytelling, Personal Branding, Speaking, Keynote Speaker, Speaking Coach