Do you feel overwhelmed with the sheer amount of work in your life, not just at your job but also in your roles as parent, sibling, spouse, and more? You’re not alone. Burnout is very common, but that doesn’t mean you’re doomed. This week, we’re covering the six factors that cause burnout and how you can address each of them.   What you’ll learn from this episode: The six factors that cause burnout, according to researchers. The antidote to each factor. The role of satisfaction...

Join us this week for a conversation with Kori’s friend and client, Dr. Sara, as she shares about her coaching journey, including landing her dream job 10-15 years ahead of schedule.   What you’ll learn from this episode: Why you should apply for jobs you want even if you think you’re not qualified.  What kind of support you might want in place when you land your dream role. How coaching can help you super speed up your life transitions.  How coaching can show you opportunities that...

It never feels good to let yourself down, but it’s part of life. So let’s have a conversation about how to take care of yourself (and set yourself up to do better in the future) when you find yourself in a sticky situation where you didn’t live up to your own ideals.    What you’ll learn from this episode: 3 key steps for moving through disappointment in yourself. How to have standards without weaponizing your own imperfections. How to like yourself even when you aren’t at the level you...

There’s so much encouragement everywhere to set and maintain boundaries, and I get it. Boundaries can be so helpful for creating your satisfying AF life. And also, not all boundaries are created (or delivered) equally. Tune in this week for the low down on what to do (and what *not* to do) when it comes to setting boundaries in your relationships, career, & more.   What you’ll learn from this episode: What a boundary is and what it’s not. 3 key boundary mistakes to watch out for. How...

You may have heard of triggers, but what about glimmers? While a trigger is a situation in which you’re reminded of a painful experience and may even find yourself in a stress response like fight or flight, a glimmer is a situation in which you feel positive emotions like safety or joy. Identifying and engaging with your glimmers is a simple tool you can use to feel better in the day to day and set yourself up for more satisfaction in the long run.   What you’ll learn from this episode: ...

Shedding your old social conditioning can be a tricky feat, and this can especially true when you come from a high-demand religion. Join Kori and her guest Sara Bybee Fisk for a conversation about how to step away from “shoulds” and into satisfaction, even when you come from a background that deeply ingrained its beliefs into you.    What you’ll learn from this episode: How to question deeply ingrained beliefs and why it might feel so hard to grapple with them What it’s like to design...

No one wants to be a burden, but learning how to ask for help - and receive it - is an essential skill for relationships, the workplace, and more.   What you’ll learn from this episode: How to ask for and receive support. Why receiving support doesn’t make you a burden. Why it’s ok to allow others to do labor or effort on your behalf. How to cultivate reciprocity in your relationships.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/178  

Making friends as an adult is so hard! Or is it? This week we discuss simple, doable steps you can take to make new friends, even if that’s something you literally haven’t done since second grade.    What you’ll learn from this episode: What makes building adult friendships hard and how to overcome it. 4 actions to start taking to make new friends. The exact strategy I used to build new friendships when I moved to Sacramento.    Get full show notes and more information here:...

What’s the secret to the most loving, connected relationships? And how can you create a sense of emotional safety with your person, whether they’re a romantic partner, friend, or family member?   This week’s episode is based on an Instagram reel I shared that went somewhat viral. Learn five things to start doing immediately if you want better relationships right now, and discover doable, fun ways to incorporate these into your life if it initially feels terrible or overwhelming.   Get...

Clair is a global Content Creation and Creative Operations leader, Strategic Advisor, and Community Builder focused on helping clients meet the needs of today’s content velocity. When she first found me, she wasn’t clear on how to take her business to the next level or if she should even be trying.   Hear Clair’s thoughts on working with me, both in a one-on-one capacity as well as in my small group, and the transformations she’s experienced along the way.   Get full show notes and more...

If you’re protecting yourself by keeping your life small and contained as a way of avoiding potential devastation, chances are you feel trapped in a life that feels unsatisfying. The risk of trying and facing rejection is painful. However, the fear of potentially being destroyed by a negative outcome also stops you from experiencing wonder and delight.   Hear what happens when you’re unwilling to be devastated, how to create safety for yourself as you ask for what you want, and how to be...

As a white, queer woman who is a citizen of the United States, I belong to both privileged and marginalized groups. You may also belong to both groups in different ways, and it’s worth questioning the socialization you’ve received on both ends of the spectrum. That’s why, for the purposes of creating a satisfying life and career that’s uniquely designed for you, we’re exploring privileged and marginalized identities this week.   I guide you through privileged and marginalized identities,...

What are you allergic to? I don’t mean physically. I mean emotionally, intellectually, or in any other way. Experts will often tout one way of doing something as being better than others, but they don’t take into account everyone’s preferences or metaphorical allergies.   For you to create a deeply satisfying life, it’s your job to become aware of what you are allergic to and then decide how you want to handle it. In this episode, I help you see what your own metaphorical allergies are,...

Drinking alcohol is a topic I’ve personally been deeply coached on and one on which I often coach my clients. In a world where alcohol is both celebrated and frowned upon, you’re not alone if changing this habit feels like an uphill battle. So this week, I’m inviting you to question the narratives you hold about drinking alcohol.   Hear the benefits and drawbacks I’ve experienced from going alcohol-free for periods, what to do if you want to change your drinking habits, and why judgment and...

Whether it’s something as mundane as getting sick or bigger surprises that throw a spanner in the works, we know that things don’t always go according to plan. That’s why a wildly satisfying life must include rest and recovery. This means taking care of the reality that presents itself, even if it’s not what you would prefer.   Hear what rest and recovery looks like for me right now, why it’s worth considering the options available to you, and how to include rest and recovery as an...

As humans, we have some power, control, and sway over certain outcomes in our lives. However, powerful as we may be, there will undoubtedly be things that are outside our sphere of influence. While we often talk about how to use the power we do have to fuel the lives we want, it’s time to discuss the other side of the coin. This is where the concept of surrender comes in.   Learn why turning to the idea of surrendering in moments of stress or frenzy can be helpful to you, and how to use...

Oftentimes when we’re working towards a goal, we catch ourselves doing other non-goal-related things. Whatever your preferred flavor of distraction may be, it’s undeniable that it gives us a sense of enjoyment in our lives. While distraction might be taking you further away from your goal in the moment, the truth is it can be used on purpose, and this is what I’m offering you this week.   If you want to design your life with awareness and intention, move yourself closer to your goals, and...

As humans, we all make decisions that give us instant gratification in the moment, even if we know there will be consequences to deal with in the future. This is a super common headspace to be in, but it’s also an active choice we make. Rather than being in conflict with and feeling animosity towards your future self, this week, I’m inviting you to befriend your future self.   So what’s your relationship with your future self? Are you setting them up to have a great day, week, month, year,...

How are you saying goodbye to 2023? Is it a loving and appreciative goodbye for all the amazing things you experienced and created this year? Is it a bittersweet one? Whether you’re ready to recreate the success you’ve experienced in 2023, or want a wildly different future in 2024, you get to choose.   Join me this week as we say goodbye to 2023, say hello to 2024, and envision everything we want to welcome in as we close this chapter.    Get full show notes and more information...

There’s this romanticized idea that other people should just know what we want and read our minds. We think that’s better in some way than making direct requests, negotiating for more of what we want, or setting and honoring boundaries. However, it is not other people’s jobs to mind-read. And refusing to use your words is creating a ton of unnecessary suffering.   So what do you want that you’re absolutely committed to not asking for, and why? Join me this week to hear how refusing to use...

What does your most ideal, dreamy AF Holiday season look like? The Holidays bring with them a number of common stressors, but you are ultimately in control of your experience.   I'm sharing my tried-and-true formula for enjoying the holidays, and the great news is that it also applies to any situation you’re facing. If you’re ready to cultivate more of what you want this holiday season and savor the delight you’ll create as a result, tune in this week to find out how.   Get full show...

If you want to have magical relationships that feel satisfying this holiday season and beyond, but aren’t sure where to start when it comes to giving and receiving, you’re in the right place. Tune in to find out how to use the concept I share in this episode to foster deeper connections, and my top tips for creating a stress-free gift-giving-and-receiving experience.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/163

No matter the feeling, whether positive or negative, the emotional landscape of your life offers so much wisdom. However, you can’t access it if you aren’t fluent in its language. Whatever it is you’re chasing, what you’re really pursuing is a bodily sensation. This is why developing body fluency is vital.   Join me on this episode to learn why body fluency is the secret to feeling truly satisfied, how to begin building a deeper relationship between you and your emotions, and what you’ll...

Most of us would identify as experts at anticipating problems. We expend a lot of our time and energy thinking about what could go wrong, or how something could be challenging. This is a powerful skill that’s part and parcel of creating your dream life, but it’s also one that can be extremely limiting when left unquestioned.   Living a satisfied AF life is about pursuing and achieving big goals, but it’s also about enjoying every moment without being constantly terrorized by your brain. If...