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Designing Your Future Self Podcast

Designing Your Future Self Podcast

By: Andrea C. McLean
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What if the only thing standing between you and the career and life you were meant to lead is the story you've been telling yourself? Designing Your Future Self is the podcast for professionals and executives who are ready to stop playing small and start stepping boldly into their next level. Each episode is built around one powerful theme, one proven strategy, and one actionable assignment to help you close the gap between where you are and where you deserve to be. Season 2 is built entirely around The S.O.A.R. Method® — a coaching framework designed to help you Shift Your Mindset, Overcome Your Challenges, Activate Your Plan, and Reflect and Refine your path forward. Across 52 episodes, we tackle the mindset work, leadership strategies, and career tools that high-achieving professionals need to advance with confidence, influence, and intention. Topics include limiting beliefs, executive presence, leadership advancement, sponsorship, strategic influence, promotion readiness, and designing the future self you were always meant to become. Your host, Andrea C. McLean, is an Executive and Career Coach, Founder of ACM Coaching Group, creator of The S.O.A.R. Method® and The F.L.A.P. Method®, and award-winning author of Decide to Be Your Future Self. With 35 years of global corporate leadership experience, Andrea brings real-world insight, warmth, and deep expertise to every conversation. New episodes every Wednesday. Ready to go deeper? The Promotion Ready Leader Workbook is available now for $47 at andreacmclean.com/promotion-readyAll rights reserved. Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Breaking Free from Limiting Mindsets

    Breaking Free from Limiting Mindsets
    Mar 25 2026
    Is there a story you're telling yourself about what's possible in your career that might not actually be true? In this first episode of Season 2, we're starting with the most important conversation I could think of: limiting beliefs. I'll walk you through where they come from, three powerful questions to identify the ones quietly running in the background of your career, and a four-step framework to break free and replace them with something more accurate and more empowering. Because the gap between where you are and where you deserve to be isn't a skills gap, it's a belief gap. Your assignment is waiting at the end of the episode. Ready to take this work deeper? The Promotion Ready Leader Workbook walks you through the mindset work, strengths diagnostic, and 90-day action plan to position yourself for your next promotion — available now for $47 at andreacmclean.com/promotion-ready
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    12 mins
  • Navigating Transitions - Thriving Through Career Changes

    Navigating Transitions - Thriving Through Career Changes
    Jul 31 2025
    Career transitions can feel both exciting and daunting. Whether you’re stepping into leadership, changing industries, or starting a new path, the right mindset and strategies can turn uncertainty into growth. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to embrace a growth mindset to approach change with resilience Ways to leverage your transferable skills and reframe your experience Why building a support network accelerates your transition Practical tips to manage uncertainty and stay focused on what you can control Key Takeaway: Career transitions are opportunities to reset and grow. With the right approach, you can redefine your journey and step into new roles with clarity and confidence. Action Step: Define one clear goal for your next career chapter, identify at least three transferable skills that support it, and reach out to one mentor, colleague, or contact who can guide you. Highlights: 00:41 Navigating Career Transitions 02:03 Embracing a Growth Mindset 02:40 Leveraging Transferable Skills 03:30 Building Your Support Network 04:19 Managing Uncertainty During Transitions 05:04 Action Plan for Career Transitions 05:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Resources & Links: Follow me on social media for more personal growth tips @andreacmclean Read the blog post: Navigating Leadership Pivots in the Workplace: Steer Your Team to Success https://acmcoachinggroup.com/navigating-leadership-pivots-in-the-workplace-steer-your-team-to-success/
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    7 mins
  • Own Your Wins - The Power of Authentic Self-Promotion

    Own Your Wins - The Power of Authentic Self-Promotion
    Jul 17 2025
    Self-promotion isn’t bragging—it’s about sharing your value and making your contributions visible. In this episode, I’ll show you how to confidently promote yourself without feeling awkward or insincere. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why self-promotion matters – visibility, impact, and inspiring others How to reframe your mindset so it feels authentic, not boastful Strategies to share your achievements through storytelling and the right platforms Ways to stay genuine by acknowledging collaboration, gratitude, and challenges Key Takeaway: Self-promotion is a career growth tool. When done with authenticity, it builds trust, inspires others, and ensures your hard work is recognised. Action Step: Identify one recent win, clarify its impact, and choose a platform—team meeting, social media, or a one-on-one—to share it this week. Highlights: 00:42 The Importance of Self-Promotion 01:57 Strategies for Authentic Self-Promotion 03:40 Leveraging Multiple Platforms 04:29 Being Authentic in Self-Promotion 05:24 Practical Exercise and Conclusion Resources & Links: Follow me on social media for more personal growth tips @andreacmclean Read the blog post: Unlocking Opportunities: How to Cultivate Your Personal Brand for Career Sponsorship https://acmcoachinggroup.com/unlocking-opportunities-how-to-cultivate-your-personal-brand-for-career-sponsorship/
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    7 mins
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