#59 More Energy - Working Genius with Karyn Macfarlane

Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

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Do you ever wonder why sometimes you can work at a job and feel completely burnout one day and completely energized the next?

In this episode my guest, Karyn Macfarlane is going to give you some new language to describe and understand how you can find more energy throughout the day in your work and in your home.
Karyn, a coach and the wife of a performing artist, shares her journey of becoming a coach to support spouses of professionals, inspired by her own experiences. She talks about the unique challenges faced by spouses of musicians, akin to those in athletics, and how coaching helped her realize the importance of sharing her insights. She then walks us through the "Working Genius" model created by Patrick Lencioni and his team.
Working Genius identifies six areas of work necessary for any project: Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, and Tenacity (WIDGET). We discuss each stage, its significance, and how different people thrive in different areas. They highlight how recognizing one's own and others' working geniuses can enhance productivity and satisfaction in both personal and professional life. The episode emphasizes the model's practicality, its alignment with Catholic faith, and its ability to reduce frustration and burnout by helping individuals focus on their strengths and understand their areas of frustration.
As always, we end this epsisode with a quick prayer tip.

Connect With Karyn

• Working Genius Daily Check-In - great to see how WIDGET shows up in your day.
• Working Genius Handout/Descriptions PDF
• Connect on IG @karynmacfarlane
• Connect on LinkedIn

Connect With Kylie

• Email Kylie for 1:1 summer coaching details! [e-mail]
• Book a free Confidence and Clarity Call HERE
• Follow along on IG for live prayer, reflection, coaching, and inspiration. @kyliemhein
• FREE Download - Daily Examen for Every Temperament

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