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Is it time to accelerate your growth - right across your life? Career, relationships, health, wealth! Bottom line, are you ready to claim your next level? In The Growth Moment with your coach Amy K Musson, find what YOU need to reach your full potential. Amy is the master at picking out the challenges, big aha's and in the moment tools and handing them to YOU as you listen to her coach guests who run the gamut from C-suite execs to college students. Experience the power of coaching unfolding in real time and get the gems waiting just for you. Tune in to discover what YOUR growth moment will be today. Episodes drop the 1st and 3rd week each month!

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July 8, 2026Episode 8819 min

88 The Best Feedback Tool Ever - With Just Amy!

I'm always looking for tips & tools to have more impactful conversations - especially when it comes to giving and receiving feedback. I can't tell you how many clients stumble in this area - avoiding a discussion OR getting all judgy/making assumptions OR glossing over a critical issue that needs resolution. Less helpful, more harmful. If YOU wish to improve your skill in engaging with your fellow humans & driving change - this episode is for you. I have a tool called Situation - Behavior - Impact to share. You get to practice with your own scenario & walk away more empowered personally & professionally. Check out the folks behind the SBI model - The Center for Creative Leadership - tons of great resources. Are You Ready For Your Own GROWTH MOMENT? My purpose as a coach is to help unlock your full potential. Connect with me on LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube or visit The Growth Moment website , or email me at amyk@amykcoaching.com. Go here to learn about all the ways to coach with me including 1:1, workshops and my transformative group coaching.

June 8, 2026Episode 8713 min

87 Are You Bracing or Embracing? - With Just Amy!

Are you bracing or embracing? Whether it be responding to a company layoff, a health diagnosis, the political news of the day or someone asking if they can share some feedback with you! By definition, bracing is about making something rigid, stronger or more resistant. Embracing is to accept willingly or enthusiastically. Quite the difference in approach. This episode is for you if you wish to consider where an embrace might be more powerful than a brace. Pick a life area or situation where you wish to more fully meet & engage with reality. Let's COACH and access even more of your full potential. SOLO EPISODE: Just Amy K! MORE RESOURCES: Are You Ready For Your Own GROWTH MOMENT? My purpose as a coach is to help unlock your full potential. Connect with me on LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube or visit The Growth Moment website , or email me at amyk@amykcoaching.com. Go here to learn about all the ways to coach with me including 1:1, workshops and my transformative group coaching.

May 15, 2026Episode 8612 min

86 Inner Critic Holding You Back? - With Just Amy!

The Inner Critic. Saboteurs. Gremlins. No matter the name, HAVE they been lurking around lately? Tripping you up and holding you back from YOUR future? These guys are persistent and insidious. AND, as one of my favorite clients recently said, the Inner Critic often gets loudest right before growth. I have found this to be true, over and over, for myself and for others. So, I decided it's high time for a call to action - take back control & toss the Critic out of the room. I promise you, life is so much better when the chatter and noise of self doubt is silenced and you are free to GROW. SOLO EPISODE: Just Amy K! MORE RESOURCES: Here is Margaret Weniger's book! Broken: Designing Careers In A Flawed & Outdated System These past Growth Moment episodes are also useful! #33 Inner Critic 101 #1 Overcoming the 800 Pound Inner Critic - Coaching Scotty M. The classic book Taming Your Gremlin I like this article - it hits on how you can create more self compassion, understand your inner critic A Surprising Way To Quiet Your Inner Critic A TED talk by Steve Chapman "This Talk Isn't Very Good" Are You Ready For Your Own GROWTH MOMENT? My purpose as a coach is to help unlock your full potential. Connect with me on LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube or visit The Growth Moment website , or email me at amyk@amykcoaching.com. Go here to learn about all the ways to coach with me including 1:1, workshops and my transformative group coaching.

April 8, 2026Episode 8531 min

85 Don't Stay On The Sidelines - Growth Spotlight Molly Waggoner

Boy, do I have a true growth moment kind of gal on the show today. Fierce, courageous and determined to live to the fullest, Molly Waggoner. She shares TWO pivotal life moments. Ones that fundamentally changed her trajectory and reconnected Molly to her true self. I am personally inspired by these stories - no wonder that Molly's business is called Live Inspired and includes coaching, writing, speaking & podcasting. I want YOU to lean back and think about YOUR pivotal moments. As you listen to Molly's, notice what clicks or resonates, any ahas and hear the invitation for YOU to live inspired! MY GUEST: Molly Waggoner Follow Molly on Instagram: @liveinspiredpodcast @liveinspiredcoaching @liveinspiredlife Molly Waggoner is an author, podcaster and life coach. Her "Live Inspired" brand is based on Molly's personal mantra and philosophy for living. Live Inspired is the discovery of and taking action towards living a life that is inspiring and purposeful. Many people wait for a time or a mood to Live Inspired. They make excuses like, "It's not the right time," or "I need to wait for (this or that) to start." Living Inspired starts NOW, amidst the busyness, stuckness, "bad" timing, and messiness of life. Living Inspired starts the moment you realize it's not too late. It's the realization that everything you need to Live Inspired is already inside of you waiting to be discovered and actualized. Living Inspired becomes your organizing principle, your North Star. When you Live Inspired, you inspire others and give others the permission to live freely, powerfully, without apology. Molly embodies her Live Inspired philosophy in her life and work. On her podcast, she interviews people who are living inspired or aspire to be, and explores this philosophy in her writing and life coaching. Are You Ready For Your Own GROWTH MOMENT? My purpose as a coach is to help unlock your full potential. Connect with me on LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube or visit The Growth Moment website , or email me at amyk@amykcoaching.com. Go here to learn about all the ways to coach with me including 1:1, workshops and my transformative group coaching.

March 4, 2026Episode 8414 min

84 Compassionate Accountability - With Just Amy!

Compassionate Accountability. Two words that don't always go together. It can be HARD to find the balance between one side - understanding … forgiving … supporting versus the other side - holding standards … responsibility … follow through. Whether in career, relationships, finances, parenting AND especially with yourself. Most of us fall on one side or the other. The problem is that compassion can slide into excusing or enabling. Accountability can shift into performance policing or shaming. My intention is for you to walk away today with a great Both/And – a new perspective truly combining human compassion with strong accountability. Let's go! SOLO EPISODE: Just Amy K! MORE IDEAS: These past episodes are also useful! #23 Lead With Love (8 min) & # 43 Easy, Breezy Accountability In the episode, I give examples of what the compassionate accountability combo can actually look like. I promised to include more in the show notes - here you go! #1 The High Performer Version "Compassion helps me recover. Accountability helps me rise. Together they make me resilient." #2 The Helper/Enneagram 2 Energy "Compassion keeps me connected. Accountability keeps me honest. Together they protect my boundaries." #3 The Tough Leader "Compassion reminds me people are human. Accountability reminds us we have a mission. Together we build trust." #4 The Self-Critical Achiever "Compassion softens my inner voice. Accountability strengthens my follow-through. Together they create disciplined self-love." #5 The Parent "Compassion says you are loved no matter what. Accountability says your choices matter. Together they build capable adults." #6 The Marriage/Partnership Frame "Compassion keeps us safe. Accountability keeps us growing. Together we stay intimate." #7 The Justice-Oriented/Values Driven Person "Compassion honors context. Accountability honors impact. Together they protect dignity." #8 The Enterepreneur "Compassion lets me pivot without shame. Accountability makes me execute without excuses. Together we build momentum." #9 The Spiritual Frame "Compassion recognizes our shared humanity. Accountability honors our personal agency. Together they awaken maturity." #10 The Straight-Talking Version "I can understand you — and still expect more from you." Are You Ready For Your Own GROWTH MOMENT? My purpose as a coach is to help unlock your full potential. Connect with me on LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube or visit The Growth Moment website , or email me at amyk@amykcoaching.com. Go here to learn about all the ways to coach with me including 1:1, workshops and my transformative group coaching.

February 9, 2026Episode 8310 min

83 BE loved - With Just Amy!

BE loved. This episode isn't about self love or being more LOVING to others. Today is about a willingness to BE loved. Why am I bothering? Because I hold a deep & lasting belief in the power of love, personally & professionally. Love opens doors, it creates new perspectives & possibilities, it changes hearts & minds. This episode is short & very sweet - I invite you to relax & listen with love. SOLO EPISODE: Just Amy K! THE SCOOP: You get two awesome closed eye, meditative kind of moments to increase your capacity to receive LOVE. To BE loved. My hope is this episode fills YOU up so that you are able to give more love, to be IN love and to lead with love. Right across your life. If you need some more love, try these episodes. #42 The Love Bomb & #23 Lead With Love . Are You Ready For Your Own GROWTH MOMENT? My purpose as a coach is to help unlock your full potential. Connect with me on LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube or visit The Growth Moment website , or email me at amyk@amykcoaching.com. Go here to learn about all the ways to coach with me including 1:1, workshops and my transformative group coaching.

January 22, 2026Episode 827 min

82 Nothing Is More Important Than ______ - With Just Amy!

Nothing is more important than _______________. That's your job today - to fill in the blank. Because nothing IS more important than clarity on what really matters to YOU. When all is said and done, you have limited hours on this planet. So, knowing what you are truly here to DO and BE can make the difference for a life well lived. And I WANT that life for you. So, let's get after it. SOLO EPISODE: Just Amy K! THE SCOOP: I use 'fill in the blank' sentences quite liberally as a coach. There is something about an empty space that triggers the brain to fill it in. Especially if you say the sentence out loud - the words often naturally flow. My favorite is: Nothing is more important than ___________. I want you to know what REALLY matters. This is vital information! Clarity gives you permission to change your focus and flow IMMEDIATELY. Align yourself with the essential, clear away the distractions and noise inside and outside. Yet another tool in your kit! You can use this shortcut to truth anytime and anywhere. This sentence is transformational - you can get a direct message from YOU in a heartbeat. Use it when you are overwhelmed, unsure, faced with a decision, trying to prioritize, have a meaningful conversation. Clarity is a superpower. If you found this episode useful & want additional insight try episodes #49 Your Bottom Line , #18 The Truth Is or #13 What Do You Want? Are You Ready For Your Own GROWTH MOMENT? My purpose as a coach is to help unlock your full potential. Connect with me on LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube or visit The Growth Moment website , or email me at amyk@amykcoaching.com. Go here to learn about all the ways to coach with me including 1:1, workshops and my transformative group coaching.

December 13, 2025Episode 8112 min

81 Reflection & Celebration - With Just Amy!

This is the moment! A time to reflect AND celebrate your experiences, learning, growth and insights. Whatever the catalyst - the end of another year, a milestone, a life phase - today we create SPACE to lean back and ponder deeply. I will ask the questions, you have the answers. It's also a chance to CELEBRATE lest you take your doing & being for granted. This is how we leverage it all and light the way forward. SOLO EPISODE: Just Amy K! THE SCOOP: Here are all of the prompts to aid your reflection & celebration. What do YOU see? What stands out? What does that tell you? Where and when did you feel most alive? Why? Who or what drained you? Left you flat? When were you really disappointed? What strengths or qualities emerged or were enhanced? When did you take a risk? What do you regret? What are you proud of? What did you learn? How did you grow? I celebrate ______________! Are You Ready For Your Own GROWTH MOMENT? My purpose as a coach is to help unlock your full potential. Connect with me on LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube or visit The Growth Moment website , or email me at amyk@amykcoaching.com. Go here to learn about all the ways to coach with me including 1:1, workshops and my transformative group coaching.

November 19, 2025Episode 805 min

80 Giving Thanks - With Just Amy!

Giving thanks is ALWAYS deeply satisfying, powerful and generally a best practice. It falls under the gratitude umbrella, but I think it has an extra, next level quality. You are GIVING thanks - you are in action, you are transferring/sharing the gratitude. Good for the giver, GREAT for the receiver and likely to lead to more. So, in honor of the tradition of Thanksgiving, I invite you to GIVE thanks! SOLO EPISODE: Just Amy K! Are You Ready For Your Own GROWTH MOMENT? My purpose as a coach is to help unlock your full potential. Connect with me on LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube or visit The Growth Moment website , or email me at amyk@amykcoaching.com. Go here to learn about all the ways to coach with me including 1:1, workshops and my transformative group coaching.

October 20, 2025Episode 7912 min

79 FACE vs Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn - With Just Amy!

Fight, Flight, Freeze and Fawn. Such powerful survival mechanisms! They literally can save your life. But do you ever jump to those default reactions even when the situation is NOT life threatening? The problem is those automatic reflexes aren't always appropriate in daily life - they bypass the rational, strategic part of your brain. What if you could FACE the stressful moments instead - CALM, centered, strong, able to find fresh approaches. Let's expand your options for more thriving, not just surviving! SOLO EPISODE: Just Amy K! THE SCOOP: It happens to most of us - going into fight, flight, freeze or fawn for not so serious circumstances. A rush of adrenaline around a contentious political issue. Ducking out of the room when you see that person who owes you money. Freezing up when the boss blames you for the missed deadline. Trying to appease everyone when an argument breaks out at the dinner table. Here is a quick reminder of what each of these looks and feels like: Fight: your back goes up, you lean into aggressive, primed to push back Flight: you are ready to run, move away from the event or the person, avoid Freeze: you get quiet, still, even go a bit numb Fawn: this one is less well known, but basically you move into please & appease mode "Face" is a new option. Think of it as a posture you select, literally & figuratively. CHOOSING to lean in and orient towards what's triggering you, rather than being hijacked by reflex. Strong, grounded, relaxed and open. Breathing deeply and easily. Face is about looking forward! ALIVE, fully present and able to tap into your true superpower - your creativity, ability to consider a variety of ideas and experiment. Listen in to dial up YOUR ability to FACE your challenges. Are You Ready For Your Own GROWTH MOMENT? My purpose as a coach is to help unlock your full potential. Connect with me on LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube or visit The Growth Moment website , or email me at amyk@amykcoaching.com. Go here to learn about all the ways to coach with me including 1:1, workshops and my transformative group coaching.