How to Set Kick-Ass Goals & Build True Resilience With Carrie Williams
In this episode of Resiliency The Podcast, hosts Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with award-winning keynote speaker, author, and executive coach Carrie Williams. Carrie shares insights from her book Eyes on the Prize: A Kick-Ass Guide to Setting and Achieving Great Goals and introduces her powerful Willingness Spectrum, a tool for understanding how open and committed we are to change.
š” Youāll learn:
- Why resilience starts with mindset and willingness
- How to move from reluctant to committed willingness
- The difference between motivation vs. discipline in goal achievement
- Why SMART goals donāt work ā and what to try instead
- How aligning with your values leads to purpose-driven success
If youāve ever struggled to set and actually achieve your goals, or wondered how resilience can fuel transformation, this episode is for you.
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Connect with Carrie Williams
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriewilliamscoach/
- Learn more about her coaching: https://www.rainshadowcoaching.com/
- Carrieās book: https://www.rainshadowcoaching.com/eyes-on-the-prize
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- Jenn Quaderās Website: http://jennquader.com
- Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/
- Jenn Quaderās Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k
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Contact Dr. Kelly Culver:
- Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/
- Dr. Kelly Culverās Website: http://drkellyculver.com
- Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/
- Dr. Kelly Culverās Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV
š Produced by A.L.L. Inc., AuntieLouLou Productions & The Culver Group
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Resiliency and Guest Background
02:06 Defining Resiliency and the Willingness Spectrum
06:25 The Shift from Hollywood to Coaching
12:28 Redefining Goals Beyond the SMART Model
18:59 The Role of Motivation vs. Momentum
22:02 The Dangers of Comparison in Personal Growth
26:08 The Perils of Comparison
30:22 Navigating High Performance and Self-Doubt
33:51 The Resilience of Mushrooms
39:11 Finding Gifts in Adversity
41:54 Embracing Imperfection and Self-Compassion
Creators and Guests
Host
Dr. Kelly Culver
Dr. Kelly Culver holds the worldās first doctorate of resiliency, having received her PhD in strategic resilience from the Paris School of Business. She is a seasoned global leader with 34 years of experience as a founder, director, entrepreneur, strategist, and executive coach.
Host
Jenn Quader
Jenn Quader is an American CEO, TEDx speaker, vocalist, writer, poet, and musical theatre enthusiast. Her personal mission is to empower the next generation of confident communicators by sharing her voice in the global movement toward empathetic and human-first business leadership.
Producer
Asef Quader
Asef Quader is a writer, producer and director based in Orange County, California. A 20-year marketing and advertising expert, his passions surround bringing stories of resiliency to lifeā¦ along with eating good food and drinking good wine.
