Accountability might sound boring, but it’s one of the mostpowerful hacks for achieving your goals. In this solo episode, host Joan Russell breaks down how accountability takes you from a 10% chance of success to a 95% chance, and the simple questions you can use to stay on track. From group dynamics to the importance of celebrating wins, this episode will inspire you to get clarity, commit, and finally follow through.

🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why accountability dramatically increases your odds of success.
• The difference between women-only and mixed accountability groups.
• Five questions that bring clarity, focus, and momentum to your goals.
• Why celebration matters just as much as achievement.
• How accountability creates structure, support, and follow-through.

🔥Key Takeaways:
“Accountability isn’t boring—it’s actually one of the best hacks for getting things done.”

“You’re 95% more likely to achieve your goal if you committo someone and schedule accountability around it.”

“When you share what you’re working on, how it’s going, andyour next steps, it brings clarity—and clarity creates momentum.”

“If you don’t pause to celebrate your wins, you’ll just moveon to the next thing without realizing you’ve actually accomplished something huge.”

💡 Resources & Mentions:

🎥 Replay of Inspire Empower Achieve’s Accountability Panel Discussion

🌟 Focused Space – goal setting, accountability, and body doubling support

✨ Work with Joan: Book a Free Clarity Session ($200 value!)

✨ Find Joan + The Leap Lounge:
🌐The Leap Lounge: theleaplounge.com
🌐Intuitive North: intuitivenorth.com
📣Instagram: @theleaplounge | @thejoanrussell

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When you’re starting something new, whether it’s launching a business, making a career change, or stepping into life’s unknowns, there’s a lot of pressure to “have it all figured out” from the start. In reality? Most of us are learning as we go.

In this solo episode, host Joan Russell shares the things we need to normalize in order to approach our leaps with more compassion, courage, and staying power. From embracing a beginner’s mindset to navigating the frustrating quiet of “The Void,” this conversation will help you see your journey through a more realistic — and encouraging — lens.

🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why adopting a beginner’s mindset fuels curiosity, growth, and connection.
• How to embrace iteration instead of expecting perfection on your first try.
• Why going viral isn’t always the win it’s cracked up to be.
• How to ride the ups and downs without losing momentum.
• Why an empty event doesn’t equal failure, and what it can teach you.
• How to navigate “The Void” and use it as fertile ground for your next leap.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• “Just because nobody’s 'liking' your content doesn’t mean they’re not watching it.”
• “You may not get it right the first time… you have to test and you have to iterate, and you have to play around with it.”
• “Be careful what you wish for when it comes to going viral.”

💡Resources & Mentions:

• Work with Joan: 1:1 coaching to help you navigate your leap with clarity, confidence, and ease.
• Join The Leap Lounge (San Diego): Bi-weekly in-person gatherings for networking, courage and a support squad for your next move.

✨ Find Joan + The Leap Lounge:

🌐 The Leap Lounge: theleaplounge.com
🌐 Intuitive North intuitivenorth.com

📣 Instagram: @theleaplounge| @thejoanrussell

If you loved this episode, please subscribe, share, or leave a review to help others feel supported in their leaps

In this short solo episode, Joan shares a surprisinglymeaningful story that began with a simple Google Alert - one that unexpectedly reminded her (over and over again) of the reality of death. But instead of spiraling into existential dread, Joan turned it into fuel for how she chooses to live her life, and here’s how you can too.

Drawing inspiration from the Latin phrase Memento Mori(“remember you must die”), Joan invites listeners to reflect on what they truly want their life to look like, not just today, but in the years to come.

If you've ever wondered whether you're playing it too safeor if you're honoring your own version of a bold, beautiful life, this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and choose with intention.

In this episode:

• How a Google Alert on Joan’s name turned into a weekly obituary ritual (!)
• Why “boring” lives can be beautiful, but you still get to choose your own version
• What Memento Mori has to do with your next leap
• A journaling prompt to explore how you want to be remembered
• A reminder that change is constant, and you’re not here to play it safe

Reflection prompts:
- What do you want people to say aboutyou at your funeral?
- What will you do with this one wildand precious life?

Resources & Links:
📸Share your observations and tag us: @theleaploungeon Instagram or use hashtag #theleaplounge
📩Share your journal reflections with Joan: leap@theleaplounge.com

For more inspiration, tools, and events, visit theleaplounge.com or intuitivenorth.com

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