#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/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneabarnes/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethewolfnow  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geneabarnes 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.