Episode Description
In this episode, I sit down with Monica M. Henderson to explore what it really means to chart your course in everyday life. Monica shares her daily practice of “chart before you start,” which she lovingly calls her foreplay for the day, and how working with her personal seasons and sojourns helps her focus without forcing productivity.
We talk about internal versus external timelines, why many personality systems feel too static for dynamic people, and how honoring your natural rhythm supports clearer decision making, better leadership, and more enjoyable work. We close with Monica’s definition of aligned leadership, a simple practice you can try today, and an invitation to her upcoming Life Alignment Immersive Experience.
We Talk About
What it means to chart before you start your day
Why your personal “month” does not always begin on the 1st
How personal seasons and sojourns support focus and clarity
The difference between being unmotivated and being in a restorative phase
Parenting, permission, and becoming a Charting Your Course household
Why dynamic people need dynamic tools
Self-advocacy as a foundation for aligned leadership
A simple starting point called the “just statement”
About Today’s Guest
Monica M. Henderson is a genius activator, coach, and collaborative partner who helps people lead from energetic alignment rather than pressure or performance. Her work blends humor, deep insight, and real world application to support sustainable growth and self leadership.
What’s Next with Monica
Monica invites you to join her Life Alignment Immersive Experience, a seven hour interactive experience designed to help you realign your life, clarify your intentions, and leave with practical next steps. Expect laughter, movement, insight, and meaningful connection.
Thank you for being here. Whether this is the first time we are meeting, or you’ve been walking this path with me for a while, I’m glad you’re here. Until we meet again, keep charting your own course. And don’t forget, just be you, boo!
Episode SummaryIn Episode 2, I’m bringing the Charting Your Course framework into real life. I want you to understand what it is, what makes it different, and how to start using it in a practical way. We talk about the difference between information, knowledge, and wisdom, and why this framework keeps pointing you back to yourself. I’ll also share the simplest way to “chart your course” by creating your Personal Seasons Calendar, plus a big-picture walkthrough of the seasonal cycle using my annual expedition and mountain-climb metaphor. Most importantly, we ground it in a truth that changes everything: your energy is always shifting, and your strategy can work with that.In this episode, you’ll hear about:
Why Charting Your Course is practical and usable
Information vs knowledge vs wisdom, and why lived experience matters
How the framework becomes “yours” the more you use it
What it means to “chart your course” (Personal Seasons Calendar)
How astrology is used for the date calculation only
Why “New Year, New You” and quarterly planning can feel misaligned
Motivation as an energy that waxes and wanes
The seasonal map: Emergence, Expansion, Examination, Integration (Embodiment)
The mountain metaphor and why integration comes before action
Key takeaways:
This framework is reflective, not prescriptive
Your unique timing matters, and your energy will keep shifting
Planning gets easier when it matches your actual rhythm
Document your insights when clarity is high so you can use them later
There is an integration phase between clarity and action
If you have questions you want me to answer on the podcast, please send them my way. Your curiosity helps shape future episodes.Chart Your Course (Personal Seasons Calendar): https://www.atmaitri.com/chartingyourcourse/personalseasonscalendar
Submit a question: regyna@atmaitri.com
Episode Summary
In this episode, I’m sharing my perspective on aligned leadership and the philosophy behind the Charting Your Course system. I walk you through my inside-out, you-first approach to living, leading, and building, and why alignment functions as the strategy rather than a supporting element. This episode sets the foundation for how I think, how I work, and what you can expect from this podcast moving forward.
What We Explore in This Episode
What the Charting Your Course system is and how it operates as a way of life
The you-first, inside-out approach to leadership and development
Why alignment shapes decision making, relationships, and impact
The question “Who am I becoming?” and how it guides growth
The role of timing, energy, and natural ways of knowing
The difference between collaboration and co-creation
Key Takeaways
Alignment creates clarity, confidence, and momentum
Leading from power within changes how you relate, work, and create
Understanding who you are becoming supports better decisions over time
About This EpisodeThis first episode establishes the philosophical foundation of the podcast and introduces alignment as the lens through which leadership, growth, and impact are explored. It’s designed to orient you to the way I approach self-leadership and to create a shared context for future conversations.Connect With MeFramework: Charting Your Course
Website: https://www.atmaitri.com/chartingyourcourse
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/regyna-curtisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/atmaitri/
Welcome to Charting Your Course!
In this trailer, host Regyna Curtis shares what it means to chart your own course and why impactful leadership begins with YOU. You’ll get an introduction to the heart of the Charting Your Course system and the inside-out approach to leadership, personal development, and entrepreneurship that guides this podcast.
This show is for motivated, multi-passionate visionaries who are ready to honor their unique process, trust their inner wisdom, and create businesses that feel like home while expanding their impact.
New episodes drop on Wednesdays, offering midweek inspiration, honest conversations, and practical insight to support aligned leadership and sustainable growth.
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Impactful leadership begins with YOU.
Don’t forget, just be YOU, boo!
Learn more about the Charting Your Course system: www.atmaitri.com/chartingyourcourse