All Episodes 187: Amy Kemp | Building Success Through Habitual Thinking
187: Amy Kemp | Building Success Through Habitual Thinking
Chris Beane chats with Amy Kemp, a strategic coach and business owner, about her journey in leadership and her new book, 'I See You.' Amy shares her insights on building success through habitual thinking and strategic communication. Dive into the episode to learn how you can transform your mindset and lead with confidence.
Amy Kemp is here to shatter your illusions about growth and success. In our conversation, Amy unpacked how those pesky subconscious habits that served us in one phase of life can hold us back from achieving more. She’s the author of "I See You" and founder of The Habit Company – her mission: transforming thought patterns so you can unlock your full potential.
Survival Mechanisms Gone Rogue
Let's get this out there - our brain is a survival machine. It stores all those fight-or-flight moments to keep us safe from threats, real or imagined. But here’s the kicker: once we've graduated beyond needing those defenses for daily survival, these subconscious habits can turn against us.
Amy explained it beautifully:
“These I always say to my if if you're one of, like, my people, that I work with, you'll know exactly what that means. Because if you could have you already would have. I mean, the hard work is not your problem.”
Imagine grinding away at a goal only to hit an invisible ceiling. It's infuriating, but Amy revealed it's likely these subconscious habits standing in the way of progress:
“...you can't outwork your thought habit. These I always say to my if if you're one of, like, my people, that I work with, you'll know exactly what that means. Because if you could have you already would have.”
The Power of Seeing Yourself
If there's a silver lining, it’s in the transformative power of awareness and self-reflection. Amy’s new book "I See You" is more than just words on paper; it's an invitation to be seen. To understand yourself deeply and know you're not alone in your struggles.
Amy shared how this concept was born from a pivotal moment:
“My husband and I had our annual meeting with our financial adviser… If you want to achieve the goals that you have outlined here, there’s only one problem. You’re not making enough money.”
This realization propelled Amy to dive deep into her subconscious, uncovering patterns that were holding her back.
The Key Insight: Internal Growth Fuels Success
One of the most profound takeaways is that your professional success can't outpace your personal growth. If you're pushing yourself without addressing emotional or psychological barriers, you'll hit a wall:
“Imagine training for a marathon with an injured leg... While it feels really slow, it will be slower if you out pace your growth.”
This isn’t about limiting yourself; rather, it’s understanding that true lasting success happens when both worlds align.
The Habit Finder: A Step into Self-Discovery
Want to start unlocking those subconscious blocks? Amy offers a free assessment on her website - the Habit Finder. It's a powerful first step in recognizing and addressing those mental patterns holding you back.
Final Thoughts
Reflecting on our conversation, I'm reminded of something crucial: true transformation isn’t about quick fixes or overnight success stories. Real growth comes from deep work, self-reflection, and being open to change.
As Amy said:
“The deeper internal work sometimes goes to the bottom of the budget pile. But no investment I've made has had a better return than the investments I've made in growing myself.”
To all my listeners: if you're hitting that ceiling or feeling like something's holding you back, take a deep breath and start looking inward. It’s okay to invest time and effort into understanding yourself - because ultimately, unlocking your full potential is worth every moment.
Let’s keep pushing past those invisible barriers, one conscious step at a time.
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