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Impact Ready
Have you ever felt like you had great potential but couldn't get to your next level? Harness the power of your impact with “Impact Ready”. Hosted by Steph Saffer, mindset coach, speaker, entrepreneur, and acupuncturist, this podcast is your guide to elevating your impact and sparking meaningful change. Dive into insightful discussions on ownership and the power of your energy, and unlock actionable strategies to create a ripple effect of exponential results. Get ready to impact.
Episodes
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76. The Happiness Advantage
In this episode, Steph explores the complex and often elusive concept of happiness. She discusses the paradox of striving for success while feeling…
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75. Break Apart the Armor
In this episode, Steph reflects on her recent experience at a live event with her mastermind group, where speakers shared deeply personal and vulnerable…
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74. Get to the Root (Stop Chasing Branches)
In this episode, Steph talks about "getting to the root". She discusses the importance of identifying root causes in various aspects of life, like in health…
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73. The Novelty Phase
In this episode, Steph discusses the 'novelty phase' that often accompanies new endeavors, highlighting the initial excitement and motivation that can fade…
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72. How Much Do You Give?
In this episode, Steph explores the complexities of giving and helping others, particularly in relationships where the recipient may not be ready or willing to…
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71. Why You're Not Taking Action
In this episode, Steph discusses the importance of taking action not just at the start of the year, but throughout the entire year. There is a powerful formula…
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70. The Complaining Crisis
In this episode, Steph talks about the "crisis of complaining" and how it affects us and the people around us. She references Wayne Dyer's famous quote, "When…
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69. The 7-38-55 Rule
In this episode, Steph talks about a famous rule around communication called the 7-38-55 rule. She emphasizes that effective communication goes beyond words…
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68. It's All About Your Story
In this episode, Steph explores the profound impact of the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape our perspectives and emotions. Through the example of a…
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67. I Am the Bottleneck
In this episode, Steph discusses the concept of personal bottlenecks, drawing from a coaching client's experience. The conversation explores how individuals…
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66. Year in Review: The Top 5 Tactics for Personal Growth
In this episode, Steph reflects on the new year and shares the top 5 tools and ideas from the podcast in 2024 that have helped listeners and clients achieve…
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65. The Most Controversial Episode of 2024
In this episode, and in honor of the coming new year, Steph discusses the most controversial episode of the last year for the Impact Ready podcast. It was Ep.6…
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64. Why Negative Thinking is Good
In this episode, Steph explores the complex relationship between negative and positive thinking, challenging the notion that one must choose between the two…
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63. Regret: A Sneaky Form of Perfectionism
In this episode, Steph describes another sneaky form of the Perfectionist saboteur...regret. She discusses how our inability to let things go and feel stuck in…
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62. Anticipation is Joy
In this episode, Steph examines the sentiment, “So much of our joy comes from anticipation of an event, not the event itself.” This came as a result of…
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61. How Do I Know if This is Meant for Me?
In this episode, Steph reflects on the question she asks herself all the time: How do I know if this is meant for me? She discusses the idea that the best…
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60. Start/Stop Energy
In this episode, Steph discusses the concept of 'start-stop energy,' a frustrating cycle where individuals experience momentum in their goals or projects, only…
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59. The Power of Your Why
In this episode, Steph discusses the absolute power of understanding your personal why and how it influences your ability to create a fulfilling life. She…
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58. Hold It Loosely
This episode, Steph describes the transformative power of "holding it loosely" or letting go. She discusses how resistance to reality can lead to pain…
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57. Why We Have to Do Hard Stuff
In this episode, Steph discusses the importance of embracing hard things in life as a pathway to building resilience and confidence. She emphasizes that these…
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56. The Appreciation Filter (A Different Take on Gratitude)
In this episode, Steph talks about appreciation and gratitude from a different angle. She discusses the strange cynicism surrounding gratitude, the contrast…
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55. Growth is Exhausting - Debunking the Myth
In this episode, Steph discusses a common sentiment from clients: "Growth can feel exhausting!" This is regarding the process of practicing personal growth and…
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54. Change Your State
In this episode, Steph describes the power of "changing your state" as a technique to interrupt negative thought patterns. She emphasizes the importance of…
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53. Why We Need the Wind - Lessons on Resilience
In this episode , Steph delves into the concept of resilience, exploring its importance and the ways to cultivate it in our lives. She describes lessons from…
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52. Navigating the Holidays
In this episode, Steph discusses the complexities of navigating the holiday season, addressing both the joy and stress that can accompany this time of year…
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51. Your Highest Belief of Yourself
In this episode, Steph discusses the value of investing in yourself, whether it's your time, energy or resources. Why? Because we can only rise to the highest…
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50. "Glad to Be Here" - Lessons from the Blue Angels
We are celebrating 50 episodes of Impact Ready! Steph reflects on the journey of the podcast and draws inspiration from the Blue Angels after watching their…
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49. The Power of Being Prepared
In this episode, Steph discusses one of the key pillars to being able to have significant impact in life: being PREPARED. She describes how preparation…
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48. The 4 Levels of Learning (and Our Unrealistic Expectations)
One of the biggest sources of struggle for people is their unrealistic expectations. In this conversation, Steph describes the "levels of learning", a series…
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47. The Impact of Phones on the Brain, Sleep and Time
We all know how pervasive our phone use is, right? In this episode, Steph discusses the significant impact of phone usage, particularly at night, on…
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46. Bring the Data, Not the Drama
In this episode, Steph talks about the power of this statement: "Bring the data, not the drama." Humans are often bringing a skewed perspective to the table…
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45. Getting Out of "Stuck"
In this episode, Steph discusses the common feeling of being stuck in life, often described as being on a hamster wheel. She explores the core human needs for…
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44. Three Powerful Words: I Am Responsible
In this episode, Steph discusses the transformative power of the phrase 'I am responsible' and its impact on leadership, personal growth, and team dynamics…
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43. Where Focus Goes Energy Flows
In this episode, Steph discusses the importance of focus and mindset in creating a powerful impact in our lives and the lives of others. She emphasizes how our…
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42. It's Difficult to Find a Strong Person with an Easy Life
In this conversation, Steph shares a sentiment we've all heard before: It's difficult to find a strong person with an easy life. She describes how the…
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41. Why Your Impact Matters
In this episode, we discuss why it matters that you have powerful impact in the world. Steph discusses the two main reasons: our deep need for meaning and…
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40. Understanding Confidence & How To Have It
We all know what confidence looks like, and we all want more of it, but how do we actually get it? In this conversation, Steph explores the multifaceted, and…
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39. What's Really Behind the All or Nothing Mindset
In this conversation, Steph explores the pervasive issue of all or nothing thinking. We call it by many names: all or nothing mindset, black and white…
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38. It's Not Failure, It's Growth
In this episode, we discuss the concept of failure, and create distinctions about what often feels like failure versus signs of growth and progress. Steph…
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37. Lessons on Impact from Urgent Care
In this episode, Steph shares a poignant story from her teenage years about a time when her mom demonstrated the power of personal impact during a visit to…
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36. How Good Do You Want to Feel on a Scale of 1 to 10?
In this episode, Steph discusses the significance of understanding one's personal motivations, or 'whys', in achieving goals and maintaining engagement in…
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35. Choosing Small Rewards Over Big Rewards
In this episode, Steph discusses how we often choose small, immediate rewards over significant, long-term achievements and explores the psychological comfort…
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34. The Roles We Perform in Life
In this episode, Steph explores the concept of performing in our lives and the impact it has on our well-being and fulfillment. She discusses the gap between…
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33. Nobody's Coming to Save You
In this episode, Steph asks the question "where are you hiding and where are you playing small." She describes a time in her life where she felt these very…
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32. You're a Leader
In this episode, Steph discusses the concept of leadership and how everyone has the potential to be a leader in their own lives. It's not about your work role…
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31. Time to Start Taking Action
In this episode, Steph discusses the importance of taking action and provides insights on how to beat the action paralysis. She describes three reasons why we…
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30. The Gap to Close
In this episode, Steph describes the "gap to close"... closing the gap between our current reality and the life we desire. This gap exists in two forms: the…
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29. Coaching...I Won't Tell You What To Do
In this episode, Steph explains coaching...what it is and what it isn't. Coaching is becoming popular worldwide as people recognize the power of a strong…
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28. This is Your Greatest Asset...Your Health
In this episode, Steph talks about your greatest asset in your life...your health. She shares her personal journey and experiences with health crises…
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27. The When/Then Trap You Fall Into
This episode discusses the 'when then' trap, which is the tendency to believe that achieving a certain goal will bring the desired feelings. It's one of the…
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26. Why You Don't Want to Set Goals
In this episode, Steph discusses the fear of setting goals and the resistance that comes with it. It's all about the voice in our head that says "I don't want…
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25. The One About Bodybuilding
In this episode, Steph shares her perspective on her wife's bodybuilding journey and the insights she gained from witnessing the dedication, discipline, and…
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24. Build Your Scaffolding for Resilience
In this episode, Steph discusses the concept of scaffolding as a support network that helps you feel more supported in your life. She explores the importance…
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23. Choose Your "Hard"
In this episode, Steph discusses the common sentiment of 'it's too hard' and the emotions behind it. But if everything is some kind of hard, why wouldn't you…
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22. It's Not Too Late For You To Make Change
In this episode, Steph debunks the idea that it is too late for you to make changes in life. One of the most common fears for people is that they won't be able…
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21. Problem Energy vs. Solution Energy
In this episode, Steph discusses the concept of problem energy versus solution energy. The game-changing insight for her? It is impossible to find a solution…
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20. Remember..."I Asked For This"
In this conversation, Steph Saffer discusses the feeling of overwhelm and stress that many people experience in their lives. How one phrase, "I asked for…
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19. I Stopped Saying "Busy"
This episode builds on the previous episode "The Language of your Life" and refers to how you talk about your life and the words you use. Steph shares how she…
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18. My Top 5 Health Hacks
Steph discusses her top five health habits that have helped her maintain great vitality and energy consistently. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on…
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17. Discover Your Saboteurs
This episode explores the topic of saboteurs, which are the inner critics and negative self-talk that can sabotage us. Saboteurs are learned stories that we…