Inquiring Minds: How To Harness the Power of Reflective Inquiry for Growth and Transformation
Do you know what it means to look inward and figure out who you are? In this episode of the Get a G.R.I.P. podcast, titled "Inquiring Minds: How To Harness the Power of Reflective Inquiry for Growth and Transformation," Coach Elix and co-host Steven Macek talk to author Donna Karlin about her new book. Their lively discussion covers Donna's inspiration to write her book and how listeners have the freedom to make their own personal inquiry.
Meet Coach, Author, and Free Spirit Donna Karlin
Five-time podcast guest Donna Karlin is no stranger to bettering herself through self-reflection. She covers this topic in-depth in her latest book, "Inquiring Minds Want to Grow: Harnessing the Power of Reflective Inquiry for Growth and Transformation." Donna brings her own personal insights from her 40-year life coaching career into the book in hopes of teaching others how to transform themselves by looking inward.
Embrace Your Flaws for a Brighter Future
If you're unfamiliar with the term "flawsome," it's time to change your thinking. Donna uses the word to enforce the idea that everyone has flaws and is awesome. When you are overly critical of yourself, you lose sight of what makes you special and can't accept who you are.
The key to a successful reflective inquiry is keeping this in mind. Embrace your imperfections, and remember that, as scary as this can be, the payoff is well worth it.
Maintain Your Personal Freedom and Avoid "Identity Theft"
Do you find yourself living the way someone else thinks you should instead of following your own path? Many people suffer from this concept of identity theft, which Donna explains is fitting a mold for how others expect you to be instead of honoring your own story. This can take many forms, such as:
Working in an unfulfilling career path
Changing yourself to please a romantic partner
Living in a way that makes you unhappy because of what others think
Throughout her book, the experienced coach and consultant poses questions that force you to think about how life evolves when you're a victim of this concept versus when you're able to break free from it. The main purpose of these questions is to slowly unveil the many layers of yourself until you reach your raw form.
Connecting with Donna Karlin
The G.R.I.P. Method
G.R.I.P. stands for "Greatness Requires Intention & Purpose," and many who have followed this method can attest to that. This strategy helps people find their goals, inspirations, and visions and execute them with clear intentions through planning, purpose, and integrity. It works with science and psychology to make dreams a reality.
It is a roadmap that guides you through struggles and hardships, with the final destination being the life you want to lead or the changes you wish to make. The G.R.I.P. Method offers a plan to go from fear to freedom and helps you break away from where past attempts did not work.
