Fulfillment Equation

Alexandra Eidens and Erin on Growth Mindset and Embracing a Big Life

What a treat to have the opportunity to learn from growth mindset expert, Alexandra Eidens! Alexandra is Founder and CEO of Big Life Journal, a world traveler and mom to two young boys. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to adopt a growth mindset, the importance of defining our beliefs and how we get to choose what our own "big life" looks like. As Alexandra describes, when you identify who you want to be, claim that to the world, and define what you believe in, you actually have the power to make it become your reality. This is what it looks like to have a Big Life! Alexandra gives some practical tips and examples of how to bring growth-minded thinking into daily living. Check out how she helps me re-frame some of my thinking around life as an entrepreneur! We also talk about living a nomadic life and travelling the world with kids.
Finally, together we build Alexandra's equation: 20w + 21k + 14f + 7c + 2fr + 7le

Mark Walton and Erin on Curiousity, Values and Creating White Space (Part 2 of 2)

The conversation with my long-time mentor and friend, Mark Walton, continues in this Part 2 episode.  Together we talk about the importance of curiousity and the power of a common set of values.  Mark also shares some of the best leadership advice he's ever received.  We then set out to build Mark's equation, and reflect on how he can use the equation to build in the white space he needs now in order to support the design of his equation in the future.  It's a great demonstration of how the equation can be a helpful tool during transitional periods in life!
Mark's equation: 60p + 30k + 10i + 2m

Mark Walton and Erin on Purpose, Intuition and Authentic Leadership (Part 1 of 2)

This is Part 1 of the incredible conversation I have with one of my long-time mentors and friends, Mark Walton.  Mark's wisdom and leadership never cease to amaze me, and as usual he's left me with lots to think about!  Together we dive into topics like how to stay grounded during times of uncertainty, and the inextricable relationship between purpose, contribution and identity.  Mark describes what authentic leadership looks like and why it's important to surround yourself with people who are smarter and different from you.  Finally, Mark helps me consider how our accumulation of experiences coupled with trusting our intuition can build confidence.

Erin on Flexing Your Week (Unique Equation: Step 4)

Once you’ve built your equation and put it into a daily practice, you’ll need to know how to flex your week. This episode covers Step 4 of the Unique Equation process by describing how to master the balance between discipline and agility. "Flexing" is about understanding how to adjust the clusters in your equation mid-flight during the week so that you end the week feeling fulfilled.  In this episode, we'll cover the power of zooming out and how exactly to flex your week.  We'll also learn how flexing can help support your ability to say no to things and firmly keep you in charge of your time.

Joanne Pattison and Erin on Adventure, Fun and Building Community

In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with one of the loveliest people you’ll ever meet, Joanne Pattison.  Joanne helps me better understand intentional community building and we talk about how community can help reinforce the practices around your own unique Fulfillment Equation.  Joanne and I also talk about staying healthy, having fun, fostering a sense of adventure and how these three can all work together.  Finally, we touch on the transition to retirement and finding fulfillment along the way. 
Together we build Joanne's equation: 8f + 15e + 7v + 10n +3le + 4c + 7r

Omar Khan and Erin on Pursuing Financial Independence

While money isn't everything, there is certainly a component of finding freedom that involves financial independence. In this week's podcast, I am talking to Omar Khan, a leader in the financial services industry and co-owner of Theta Trading, a financial education company. As Omar says of financial independence: "It's about putting yourself in a position to be able to own your own time and do what you want to do". In our conversation we touch on the topics of financial literacy, how buying stuff doesn't buy fulfillment, and the relationship between discipline and regret. Omar also gives practical tips and tricks on increasing your revenue and on teaching your kids financial literacy to prepare them for adulthood.
Finally, together we build Omar's equation: 10W + 2g + 2k

Chris Herbert and Erin on Connection, Conversation and Community

In this week's episode with Chris Herbert (entrepreneur, professional marketer, former squash pro and expert community builder), we uncover the importance of connection and conversation, and how fundamental they are to our needs as humans. As Chris says, community is in our DNA! We talk about building relationships, what it means to be part of a community and finding moments of joy in shared experiences. We also dig into how technology can help or hinder community building. Overall, Chris breaks down how to foster networks by describing how "frequency builds familiarity, familiarity builds trust", and why community is such an important factor for fulfillment.
Finally, together we build Chris's equation: 7W + 7s + 7d + 14lr + 4sq +21tv

Erin and Josh on Atlantic Canada Travel

One of our recent "life travel" adventures involved a 2-month trip to Atlantic Canada.  This episode of the podcast is a complement to the travel blogs posted on the Fulfillment Equation website.  In this episode, my husband Josh and I do a rapid fire walk-through of our favourite places to go, things to see and yummy eats from each location on our trip in order to give you ideas and inspiration for your own trip to the Maritimes.

Erin on Putting Your Equation Into Practice (Unique Equation: Step 3)

Now that you've built your equation, the most important step is putting it into practice!  This episode covers Step 3 of the process by describing the small habits you can adopt in the morning, throughout the day and in the evening to use your equation to maximize joy in daily living.
(Note: Listeners will want to check out Step 1 (Brainstorming and Organizing Your Word Cloud) and Step 2 (Building Your Equation) before listening to this episode).

Karen Grant and Erin on Transitioning to Retirement and Just Saying Yes

In this episode, I am talking with Karen Grant who is a lover of nature, travel, a full life and also happens to be a legend in the Canadian angel investing world.  She shares with me her experience of transitioning from a busy, urban work life to a rewarding, rural, retired life and how fulfillment can transform during periods of change.  We also talk about travel with kids and "just saying yes" to new opportunities.
Together, we build Karen’s equation: 2W/V + 3s + 3o + 7p + 7l