The Illusion of Control

Laurel Boivin discusses the illusion of control, particularly relevant during the busy end-of-year months, where the need to control comes from, and what it causes. She shares her struggle with control, highlighting a recent personal experience, and offers suggestions to let go of control.

1:28 The inspiration for this episode

2:44 Laurel introduces herself and her podcast cohost, Laurel Holland

3:23 Where the need for control comes from

4:32 Laurel shares a recent experience when she realized she was not in control and had to let go

6:31 The downside of trying to control situations and relationships

8:19 Suggestions for letting go of control

Links/Books mentioned - Gifts of Imperfection, Your Guide to a Wholehearted Life, by Brené Brown

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and to Laurel Holland is [email protected]

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience greater fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.