The Intentional Mind ™ Podcast - Design Your Life & Work Around What Matters Most

273 - To be clear, we're talking about using ChatGPT to align your work with the  lifestyle you want to have, not using it for resume stuff. I'm sharing five of my favorite ways to use ChatGPT to create more clarity, confidence, and alignment in your career, many of these I use with my own coaching clients who I'm helping transition into doing work they love that fits the season they're in. If you're trying to figure out what kind of work actually fits you, prepare for important meetings, make sense of what energizes you, or simply think more intentionally about your next chapter, these prompts are super helpful. I'd love your help. I'm currently doing research for my next career alignment program and am looking for people to interview to help me best design my next program. I'd love to interview anyone who may "look successful on paper," but feels like they have outgrown their current way of working and want to figure out what is next for them and how to start doing work that is more aligned with the lifestyle they want to have. If that's you, you can schedule a conversation below:https://tidycal.com/angbarnard/career-alignment-conversation Thank you so much for being part of this process. Connect with Ang: Instagram: @angbarnard Website: angbarnard.com Email: [email protected] Love the show? If this episode gave you a new way to think about your career or about ChatGPT—share it with a friend and leave a review. It helps more people discover the show.

272 - In this episode, I'm sharing seven signs that you've outgrown your current way of working. Maybe you've been feeling more drained than energized. Maybe work that used to feel meaningful doesn't anymore. Or maybe you've simply been sensing that the way you've been working no longer fits the life you're trying to build. This isn't about making a rash career move or quitting your job tomorrow. It's about paying attention to what your life, energy, and values might be trying to tell you. Before you can intentionally design work that fits who you are today, you first have to recognize what's no longer working. Think of this episode as the "before" picture. I'd love your help. I'm currently designing a new Career Alignment program, and I'm looking to have a handful of short Career Alignment Conversations with people who feel like they've outgrown their current way of working. If that sounds like you, I'd love to hear your story. Your insights will help me create something that's genuinely useful for people navigating this season. You can schedule a conversation here:https://tidycal.com/angbarnard/career-alignment-conversation Thank you so much for being part of this process. Connect with Ang: Instagram: @angbarnard Website: angbarnard.com Email: [email protected] Love the show? If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who might need it, and leave a review. It helps more people find the show.

271 - Should I Want More? Have you ever felt pressure to pursue something simply because everyone around you thinks you should? Maybe it's growing your business, taking on more clients, earning more money, climbing higher in your career, or saying yes to opportunities that look great on paper... But what if more isn't always the goal? In this episode, I share a recent reflection on the tension between outside expectations and personal vision. We'll talk about how easy it is to get pulled into someone else's definition of success and why it's important to regularly pause and ask: What do I actually want? We'll explore the difference between growth and alignment, how to discern whether an opportunity is truly yours to pursue, and why staying connected to your values, season of life, and God-given vision matters more than keeping up with everyone else. If you've ever found yourself wondering whether you should be doing more, building more, or wanting more, this episode is a reminder that success isn't about following someone else's path. It's about having the courage to follow your own. Connect with Ang: Instagram: @angbarnard Website: angbarnard.com Email: [email protected]

270 - Have you ever felt like everyone else is moving ahead while you're just trying to keep up? Recently, I found myself overwhelmed by the realities of working motherhood—juggling childcare, household responsibilities, work, business goals, and the never-ending mental load that comes with trying to do it all. But beneath the stress was a deeper fear: Am I falling behind? In this episode, I share a mindset shift and biblical perspective that brought me peace, renewed my energy, and reminded me that God is not limited by my timeline. We'll talk about the tension many working moms face between ambition and motherhood, trusting God's timing, and why this season may not be delaying your future, it may actually be preparing you for it. If you've ever felt torn between the work you're called to do and the people you're called to love, this episode is for you. What if you're not falling behind? What if you're being formed? Connect with Ang: Instagram: @angbarnard Website: angbarnard.com Email: [email protected]

269- Maybe you've been craving more peace, more joy, or just a little less chaos in your day-to-day life. But instead of feeling calm and clear, you feel like you're constantly trying to keep up. There are always dishes to do, emails to answer, errands to run, meals to plan, goals to chase, and somehow you're supposed to remember all of it while also being present for the people you love. If you're ambitious, you probably have a list of things you'd like to improve too. Your health. Your finances. Your home. Your business. Your relationships. And while it's easy to assume the answer is more discipline, more motivation, or better time management, what if the real solution is something much simpler? A system. In this episode, I'm sharing a story that reminded me just how important systems are and why they might be one of the most overlooked keys to creating more peace, joy, and freedom in our lives. Because anything we do repeatedly deserves a system. And when we don't have one, we end up carrying the mental load ourselves. In this episode, I talk about: • Why so many of us feel overwhelmed even when we're doing our best • The hidden cost of making the same decisions over and over again • How a simple system can reduce stress and create more peace • Why motivation isn't the answer to recurring problems • The connection between systems, energy, and mental load • Areas of life that may be asking for more structure right now • Questions to help you identify where a new system could make life easier If you've been feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or frustrated that life feels harder than it needs to, this episode is an invitation to stop carrying everything in your head and start creating systems that support the life you want to live. Connect with Ang: Instagram: @angbarnardWebsite: angbarnard.comEmail: [email protected]