From Predictable to Purpose-Driven | Rachel Spekman

Summary In this episode, Rachel Spekman — known as the “coach of coaches” — explores what it takes to break free from a predictable life and build a future aligned with your values. She shares practical strategies for identifying the gap between where you are and where you want to be, from making one-degree shifts to understanding the difference between comfort, stretch, and panic zones. Rachel and Anthony discuss the sacrifices, mindset shifts, and daily practices that transform frustration into growth, and how small, intentional changes can unlock a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Special Guest Rachel Spekman is a coach, educator, and founder of Made for More Coaching. With two decades of experience in business and personal development, she helps clients move from being soul-drained to soul-aligned by focusing on intentional choices, financial clarity, and consistent action. Her approach combines coaching, therapy principles, and startup-tested strategies to help individuals and teams create futures beyond the predictable path. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Rachel Spekman and Coaching Philosophy 00:05 - Breaking Free from a Predictable Life 00:38 - The Importance of Recognizing What Needs to Change 01:29 - Balancing Personal Aspirations with Family Responsibilities 02:55 - Understanding the Concept of a "Good Heart" 07:24 - Making Calculated Risks and Incremental Changes 09:59 - Navigating Career Transitions Responsibly 11:34 - The Power of Financial Planning and Personal Values 14:40 - Teaching Children About Personal Growth and Empathy 16:58 - Generational Shifts in Awareness and Communication 20:00 - Reconnecting with Your Soul in Professional Life 22:05 - Embracing Your Unique Path and Overcoming Fear 25:06 - The Importance of Not Taking Things Personally 27:50 - Controlling Your Narrative and Emotional Responses 32:41 - The Control Circle Exercise: Understanding What You Can Influence 38:29 - Creating a Personal Map for Future Goals 43:49 - Overcoming Structural Barriers to Personal Growth 49:14 - Closing Remarks and How to Connect with Rachel RACHEL'S INFO: Website: https://rachelspekman.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelspekman/ Podmatch: https://podmatch.com/guestdetail/madeformorecoaching PODCAST INFO: Website: https://FutureFactory.live Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SsZRdrvWTUs1QY6Zu1sU6 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-factory/id1659895549 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/207e04aa-11a1-4b28-964a-148608422a49/future-factory   FUTURE FACTORY SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurefactorypodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FutureFactoryFF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurefactorypodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/futurefactorypodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futurefactorypodcast?_t=8ZIxAf4Orra&_r=1 ANTHONY'S SOCIAL: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/anthonyamunategui/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthony.amunategui.3 Find great guests at PodMatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/futurefactorypodcast