Unlocking Growth: Overcoming Shame, Stress, and Embracing Your Strengths

Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Taylor Jacobson, Founder and CEO of Focusmate. He highlights the importance of embracing collaboration, asking for help without shame, and gives tools for overcoming procrastination. In today’s episode, we discuss: . Embrace Being a Beginner. Don’t be afraid to start something new, even if you're not great at it initially. The only way to improve is through consistent practice, and giving yourself permission to have a “shitty first draft” is crucial for growth. Ask for Help Without Shame. Embrace collaboration by asking others for support or to simply keep you company while you work. Recognize that asking for help is a strength, not a weakness, and can boost productivity and focus. Prioritize Tasks That Energize You. Focus on doing tasks that bring you energy and passion, and don’t be afraid to delegate the ones that drain you. Asking for help not only lightens your load but allows others to shine in their strengths. Guest Bio: Taylor is on a mission to heal the culture of fear and shame around productivity and help people give their gifts with love and confidence.  Focusmate offers a supportive online community where open-minded people can experience the joy of getting things done together. To date, Focusmate has hosted over 9 million co-working sessions for members in over 170 countries worldwide.  Taylor Jacobson's work and perspectives on productivity, authenticity, and the future of work have been featured in publications such as The New York Times, BBC, NPR, GQ, CNN, and more. Website: https://focusmate.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorjacobson/  Belinda’s Bio: Belinda is a sought-after Leadership Advisor, Coach, Consultant and Keynote speaker and a leading authority in guiding global executives, professionals and small business owners to become today’s highly respected leaders. As the Founder of BelindaPruyne.com, Belinda works with such organizations as IBM, Booz Allen Hamilton, BBDO, The BAM Connection, Hilton, Leidos, Yale School of Medicine, Landis, and the Discovery Channel. Most recently, she redesigned two global internal advertising agencies for Cella, a leader in creative staffing and consulting. She is a founding C-suite and executive management coach for Chief, the fastest-growing executive women's network. Since 2020, Belinda has delivered more than 72 interviews with top-level executives and business leaders who share their inner journey to success; letting you know the truth of what it took to achieve their success in her Notable Leaders Radio podcast. She gained a wealth of expertise in the client services industry as Executive Vice President, Global Director of Creative Management at Grey Advertising, managing 500 people around the globe. With over 20+ years of leadership development experience, she brings industry-wide recognition to the executives and companies she works with. Whether a startup, turnaround, acquisition, or global corporation, executives and companies continue to turn to Pruyne for strategic and impactful solutions in a rapidly shifting economy and marketplace. Website: Belindapruyne.com Email Address: hello@belindapruyne.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindapruyne  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotableLeadersNetwork.BelindaPruyne/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/belindapruyne?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindapruyne/