Ever made a vision board… and then totally forgot about it—only to realize years later that half of it somehow came true? That’s exactly what happens to Jill Douka every December when she looks back at her old goals: the same trip, the same moments, even the same “how did this end up in my life?” details.
In this episode, Jill (Master Certified Coach & Director of Global Academy of Coaching) turns that magic into a method. No fluffy “new year, new me” energy. This is a real, simple planning process you can do in one sitting—so you actually follow through when life gets busy and motivation disappears.
You’ll learn how to:
Create your “GPS” (your life direction) so you’re not just wishing
Do a gratitude reset that instantly shifts your energy before planning
Plan the fun first (yes, first)—so your brain wants to work for your goals
Turn your goals into numbers + dates (so they become real)
Build systems that pull you back on track when you fall off
Your only homework: book one 90-minute meeting with yourself this week. Then press play.
Free gifts (links):
Your GPS Vision Exercise: https://www.globalacademyofcoaching.com/pl/2148708093
How to Save 10 Hours Per Week Guide: https://www.globalacademyofcoaching.com/pl/2148703559
Free “Are You Ready to Become a Life Coach?” assessment: link in the comments
In Episode 31, Jill Douka explores what overthinking really is and why it can feel so hard to switch off. Through a powerful personal story, she takes listeners behind the scenes of a major identity shift—moving from a lifelong dance career into a new professional path—and shows how the mind creates fear-based narratives in moments of uncertainty.
This episode is an invitation to recognize the overthinking loop for what it is: a protective mechanism that often keeps you stuck. Jill breaks down how those “what if” thoughts can disappear the moment you take aligned action, and she sets the foundation for practical steps to move from mental spirals into clarity, confidence, and forward momentum.
As a gift you may download for FREE Your Weekly Transformation Plan HERETake the free “Are You Ready to Become a Life Coach?” assessment HERE
In this episode, Jill Douka shares one of the most pivotal moments of her life: a time when everything looked “perfect” on the outside, yet her inner voice kept whispering, “This is not it.” She breaks down what intuition truly is, how it speaks through the body, and why modern science confirms that the heart, gut, and nervous system hold a deep inner intelligence we can learn to trust.
Listeners will discover:
How the body acts as a prediction system long before the rational mind catches up
Why the heart and gut function as powerful intuitive “brains”
How meditation and focused inner work can literally rewire the brain and biology
Three simple, practical action points to start listening to and following intuition today
Grab your FREE GIFTS from Jill!
Download Your Life Vision Exercise https://s3.amazonaws.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/sites/2147603698/downloads/24af82-ffcf-7ac3-1ee6-3407ff1d55_edfb210-dd6d-cbbd-e770-350ac35fd4da_Your_Life_Vision_Jill_Douka.m4a and create your personal GPS for life.
Take the free “Are You Ready to Become a Life Coach?” assessment to discover your strengths, your readiness, and your potential to build a meaningful career in life coaching. https://www.videoask.com/fsp7ifkan
In this powerful episode, Jill Douka MBA, MCC shares a life-changing story from her years managing Olympic Games operations — a moment that taught her how to enjoy every minute, even in the middle of stress, pressure, and tough decisions.
You’ll also discover why people today feel more unsatisfied than ever — even though we have more resources, comfort, and opportunities than any generation before us — and how to finally shift into true satisfaction, presence, and joy.
In this episode, you will learn:
• Why global dissatisfaction is at an all-time high • How to get clear on your life vision (and why clarity = satisfaction) • Why life is always 50/50 — and how accepting this brings emotional freedom • The scientific miracle of your existence and how gratitude transforms your daily life • How to stop reacting from fear and start living with intention • The exact steps to create joy and presence every single day
This episode is your guide to living with more meaning, more awareness, and more appreciation — no matter what is happening around you.
GRAB YOUR FREE RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
• Your Life Vision Exercise (link in the comments)
• Free assessment: “Are You Ready to Become a Life Coach?”
If this episode shifted something inside you, share it with someone who needs it. And if you feel inspired, Jill would be grateful for your 5-star review — it helps more beautiful souls discover the Global Academy of Coaching Podcast.
Keep Thriving, beautiful friend.
In this transformative episode, Master Certified Coach Jill Douka reveals the science and structure behind creating calm, focused, and joyful mornings — even for busy mothers and high achievers. Drawing on 20 years of coaching experience, Jill explains why a chaotic start triggers stress hormones for up to 12 hours, reduces cognitive performance, and increases emotional reactivity… and how intentional preparation can completely shift your day, your energy, and your productivity.
Listeners will learn Jill’s signature 5-step method for designing a morning that truly supports the woman, mother, leader, and professional they want to be — from planning Sundays with clarity, to streamlining household logistics, to prioritizing wellness and beauty routines, to preparing the night before, and establishing digital boundaries that protect the brain from constant interruption.
This episode is a practical, science-backed guide for anyone ready to replace overwhelm with peace, focus, and flow.
Download the free Weekly Planner PDF
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If this episode inspires you to explore whether coaching is your next step, take the free assessment: “Are You Ready to Become a Life Coach?” — link in the comments.
Keep Thriving.
jill
Here is your Spotify description for Episode 27, written fully in your voice—clear, warm, motivational, and aligned with the tone of the episode:
Spotify Description – Episode 27: How to Return to Your Power in Minutes
My beautiful friend, this episode is unlike anything I’ve ever shared on the podcast.
I felt deeply called to record this Inspiration Self-Boost for you—a guided activation designed to reconnect you with your inner strength, your resilience, and the truth of who you really are.
This is the exact process I use with my private clients and with myself whenever I need to return to my power in minutes.
It’s here for you to access anytime—when you feel overwhelmed, when you forget how far you’ve come, or when you simply need a moment of grounding and clarity.
Come back to this recording whenever you need a reset.
Let it remind you that you are capable, unique, powerful, and meant for everything you desire in this life.
If this episode supports you, please share it with someone you love and let me know in the comments.
It means the world to me to hear what resonated with you.
Keep Thriving,
Jill Douka, MBA, MCC
What if you could release control… and finally trust that everything in your life is unfolding exactly as it should?
In this heartfelt episode, recorded right after the Creative Women Forum in Saudi Arabia, Jill shares a story of gratitude, alignment, and the deep peace that comes when you learn to trust the timing of your life.
You’ll discover:
Why science says people who trust experience greater happiness and resilience.
Six powerful ways to live in trust — from taking your dreams seriously to embracing the “not yet.”
How to stop rushing, start flowing, and know that you are enough right now.
Your next step is simple but life-changing:
Download your free “Make Dreams Happen” postcard — the tool Jill and her clients use to get inspired for their next chapter. Download it here: https://www.globalacademyofcoaching.com/pl/2148717731
And if your heart whispers that you’re here to help others rise, create change, and lead with purpose…
Take the free “Am I Ready to Become a Life Coach?” assessment and find out if this is your next calling. You can take the free test here: https://www.videoask.com/fsp7ifkan
Keep Thriving, my beautiful friend.
How to Know When It’s Time for a Change
by Jill Douka MBA, MCC
Have you ever felt that quiet whisper inside you saying, “Something needs to change”?
In this powerful episode, Jill Douka — Master Certified Coach and Director of the Global Academy of Coaching — shares her personal blueprint on how to recognize when it’s truly time for a change and how to move through fear with clarity and courage.
You’ll learn:
Why your brain resists change (and how to rewire it for growth).
The two paths we all face: the sleeping life vs. the awake life.
The key questions to ask yourself to know if it’s time for a shift.
How to handle the voice that says, “You’ll fail,” and move forward anyway.
Why having a clear life vision is your ultimate GPS for transformation.
If you feel “just fine” but know deep down there’s more waiting for you, this episode will give you the clarity and courage to take that next step.
Free Gift: Download your Your Life Vision Exercise — the exact tool Jill uses for herself and her private coaching clients — and get crystal clear on your next chapter. Grab it here : https://www.globalacademyofcoaching.com/pl/2148708093
If this episode inspired you, please share it with a friend who’s ready for a change and leave a 5-star review. Your feedback helps more people discover the Global Academy of Coaching Podcast.
Ever felt that spark that you’re meant to help others rise? Take the free “Am I Ready to Become a Life Coach?” assessment linked here Take the free assessment here
— and discover if coaching is your next calling.
Keep Thriving, my beautiful friend. — Jill Douka MBA, MCC
What if reinventing yourself wasn’t about starting over — but about remembering who you really are?
In this powerful episode, Jill Douka MBA, MCC shares how neuroscience, courage, and self-leadership come together to help you create your next chapter — at any age.
You’ll discover the science-backed ways to rewire your brain for growth, redefine success on your own terms, and start embodying the future self you were always meant to become.
Jill also shares her deeply personal story of walking away from a 24-year dance career — exhausted, lost, and ready for change — and how that moment of surrender became the beginning of her greatest reinvention.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
✨ Why your brain is designed to reinvent itself through neuroplasticity — no matter your age or stage of life. ✨ How redefining success based on your values and purpose literally rewires your brain’s reward system for joy and fulfillment. ✨ The powerful visualization practice that programs your Reticular Activating System (RAS) to start noticing new opportunities. ✨ Where to find the people — your Expanders — who already live the life you aspire to, and how to step into their energy. ✨ The neuroscience of courage: why acting before you feel ready boosts dopamine and builds confidence faster than any mindset trick.
Because reinvention isn’t about becoming someone new — it’s about allowing the next version of you to emerge.
Free Gift:
Download your free tool Your Life Vision — a guided meditation and visualization process that helps you get crystal clear on what you truly want in your health, relationships, finances, and lifestyle.
Inside, you’ll discover: ✅ A proven visualization technique that activates your brain’s focus and creativity. ✅ A simple framework to turn your dream into a concrete action plan. ✅ A life-changing exercise used by hundreds of Global Academy of Coaching students to shift from stuck… to free.
Grab it here → https://www.globalacademyofcoaching.com/pl/2148708093
Let’s Connect:
What’s one courageous step you’re committing to after this episode? Share it with Jill in the comments or on Instagram @jilldouka.
If something shifted for you, please share this episode with a friend who needs it. You never know whose life you might change by pressing “share.”
If you’ve ever felt that spark inside you — that quiet voice whispering that you’re meant to help others rise — this is your moment.
Take the free assessment “Am I Ready to Become a Life Coach?” and discover if this is your next chapter. Grab it here → https://www.videoask.com/fsp7ifkan
Ready to Lead and Thrive?
What if attracting money wasn’t about luck — but about science?
In this powerful episode, Jill Douka MBA, MCC, shares how neuroscience, energy, and daily habits combine to shape your financial reality.
You’ll discover the science-backed ways to rewire your brain for abundance, release fear around money, and finally open up to receiving with ease.
Jill also shares a deeply personal story of rebuilding from the ground up — and how a simple mindset shift transformed her entire relationship with wealth.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
Why scarcity literally shrinks your brain’s capacity to see opportunities.
How gratitude and visualization activate your brain’s reward circuits for financial success.
The truth about money as energy — infinite, expansive, and abundant like the sea.
The 5-minute “Money & Energy Flow Ritual” that will align your mind, body, and energy with prosperity.
Because abundance isn’t about working harder — it’s about opening your heart, your focus, and your nervous system to receive.
Free Gift:
Download your free tool “What Money Would Like to Tell You” — a guided reflection, gratitude track, and visualization that helps you connect with money’s energy and start attracting with science and soul.
Let’s Connect:
What’s one micro lifestyle change you’re committing to after this episode?
Share it with Jill in the comments or on Instagram @jilldouka.
If something shifted for you, please share this episode with a friend who needs it.
Leave a Review:
If this episode inspired you, Jill would be incredibly grateful for your 5-star review.
It helps more amazing souls discover the Global Academy of Coaching Podcast.
The more love we receive, the more visibility we get — and the more lives we can touch.
Ready to Lead and Thrive?
If you’ve ever felt that spark inside you — that quiet voice whispering you’re meant to help others rise — it’s time.
Take the free assessment “Am I Ready to Become a Life Coach?” and discover if this is your next chapter. Grab it here.
When my daughter Joy was three months old, something happened that changed my life forever. It made me realize that health isn’t a luxury — it’s our greatest responsibility.
In this powerful final episode of the Global Academy of Coaching Podcast, we dive into what it truly means to be healthy — not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
You’ll learn:
✅ The 4 pillars of lasting health: Nourish, Move, Sleep, and Think.
✅ The shocking health crisis data across Europe — and how small daily choices change everything.
✅ My personal routines, detox rituals, and performance hacks inspired by Medical Medium and Bryan Johnson.
✅ How to train your thoughts to support your body’s healing and vitality.
This isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress, energy, and balance.
Free Gift:
Download Your Daily Health Checklist — a beautiful, science-backed guide with the exact daily habits that keep you energized, focused, and calm.
Download Your Daily Health Checklist
Ready to go deeper? Get my new book How to Break Free from Burnout — your step-by-step roadmap to restore energy, set boundaries, and reconnect with your purpose.
Grab your copy here
I’d love to know:
What’s one small change you’re committing to after today’s episode?
Share it in the comments or DM me — I read every message.
If this episode inspired you, please share it with a friend and leave a 5-star review. Your feedback helps this message reach more people who need it.
And if you’ve ever felt that spark — the sense that you’re here to help others rise — take the free “Am I Ready to Become a Life Coach?” assessment
Let’s explore your next chapter together.
Until next time…
Keep Thriving, my beautiful friend!
— Jill Douka MBA, MCC
Master Certified Coach | Director, Global Academy of Coaching
Feeling drained, detached, or one tough week away from quitting?
This high-energy episode is the reset helping professionals have been waiting for. Host Jill Douka, MBA, MCC—Master Certified Coach (top 4% globally), five-times bestselling author, and Founder of the ICF-accredited Global Academy of Coaching—shows psychotherapists, psychologists, and therapists how to break free from burnout and reignite passion, purpose, and peace.
Learn about:
A crisp breakdown of what burnout really is (beyond “I’m tired”) and how to spot it early.
The 3 Keys framework that turns exhaustion into momentum: Awareness without shame, Reconnection with passion and purpose, and a Designed transition to a sustainable practice.
Fast, practical rituals and boundary scripts that protect energy and restore clarity—starting today.
Take the next step and accelerate your transformation:
Buy the ebook: “How to Break Free from Burnout.” This is the complete roadmap with exercises, journaling prompts, and a 7-day reset tailored for helping professionals. Start implementing, not just listening. Purchase Link https://globalacademyof.mysamcart.com/-burnout-/
2. Download Jill’s free Vision Exercise, a guided meditation that helps you uncover what you truly want in life. Grab it HERE.
3. Take the “Are You Ready to Become a Life Coach?” quiz to see if coaching is your next step. Do the quiz HERE.
About the host:
Jill Douka, MBA, MCC is a two-time TEDx speaker and the Founder of the Global Academy of Coaching (ICF Level 1 & Level 2 Accredited), where top-tier faculty train high achievers to become exceptional, ethical coaches and leaders.
If this episode hits home, share it with a colleague who needs it and leave a 5-star review—so more professionals can find the tools to thrive.
In this inspiring episode, Master Certified Coach and bestselling author Jill Douka MBA, MCC explores what it really means to create the life you desire — and why the foundation of that life is freedom: freedom of health, freedom of finances, and freedom of time.
Drawing from her own journey and powerful stories of her students, Jill shows how lasting change is possible at any age or stage of life. She explains why mindset is the starting point, how dreaming again reactivates the brain’s Reticular Activating System (RAS), and how simple tools like mind mapping and Jack Canfield’s “Rule of 5” can turn big visions into reality through consistent daily action.
Listeners will walk away not only inspired but equipped with practical, science-backed steps to design a life aligned with their deepest desires.
Free resources:
Download Jill’s free Vision Exercise, a guided meditation that helps you uncover what you truly want in life. Grab it HERE.
Take the “Are You Ready to Become a Life Coach?” quiz to see if coaching is your next step. Do the quiz HERE.
Have you ever found yourself in a job that looks perfect on the outside — success, stability, admiration from others — but deep inside, something feels off?
In this powerful episode, Jill Douka MBA, MCC — Master Certified Coach and Director of Global Academy of Coaching — shares her own turning point story from Santorini, where she realized that success without fulfillment is not enough.
You’ll discover:
Why research shows most people will change careers 5–8 times in their lifetime.
Gallup’s latest data on why only 1 in 5 people worldwide are engaged at work.
The 5 proven steps to change your career without wasting years in trial and error:
Get clarity on your WHY.
Audit your skills and passions.
Build a transition bridge through education, coaching, or side projects.
Surround yourself with the right support — your Career Squad — and protect yourself from dream stealers.
Take the first courageous step, even in fear.
To support you even further, you can get your free PDF Guide: “5 Steps to Change Your Career WITHOUT Making Mistakes” Click here
You can also take the free test: Are you ready to become a life coach? and find out if this is your next chapter. Click Here
This episode will give you both the inspiration and the practical roadmap to begin your journey.
Keep Thriving,
Jill Douka
What if working harder was the slowest path to financial freedom?
In this episode, I share my personal journey — from burning out as a professional dancer working 10-hour days and barely covering expenses… to completely shifting my mindset, quadrupling my income in just three years, and building lasting financial freedom.
You’ll also hear shocking truths:
57% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck (even many earning 6 figures).
1 in 3 Europeans couldn’t survive even a short-term income shock.
In countries like Greece and Romania, households are spending more than they earn.
But here’s the good news: you don’t have to stay stuck.
I’ll walk you through 5 simple steps to financial freedom, inspired by my mentor Robert Kiyosaki. You’ll learn how to:
Rewire your mindset about money
Take control of your cashflow (and grab my free tool The Money Flow Formula)
Leverage good debt and eliminate bad debt
Acquire assets that generate passive income
Scale, diversify, and protect your wealth
This episode will shift the way you think about money forever.
Your freedom starts here.
Grab here the Money Flow Formula: https://www.globalacademyofcoaching.com/pl/2148705065
Are you ready to Become a Life Coach? Here is the free quiz:🔗 https://www.videoask.com/fsp7ifkan
What would you do if you could take 35 days of vacation and still grow your business?
In this episode, Jill Douka MBA, MCC reveals the secret: it’s not luck, it’s learning how to master the only thing we can never get back — our TIME.
Inside, you’ll discover:
Why trading time for money is a trap — and what to do instead
The simple formula to calculate how much your time is really worth
The truth about multitasking (and why it secretly drains your brain)
How mono-tasking + calendar blocks can unlock your focus, freedom, and joy
This is not just another productivity hack — it’s a mindset shift that can change how you live the next 2000 weeks of your life.
Action Steps from this Episode:
Calculate your hourly worth and protect it fiercely — delegate everything beneath it.
Mono-task like a pro: set calendar blocks for your work, family, and fun, and focus on just ONE thing at a time.
Grab your free gift: 5 Ways to Save 10 Hours per Week → https://www.globalacademyofcoaching.com/pl/2148703559
Your time is your life. Use it wisely, playfully, and with purpose.
What happens when life throws every possible challenge your way—and keeps going? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Master Certified Coach Jill Douka opens up about a year that tested her spirit beyond anything she imagined. From devastating personal losses to professional pressure and financial hardship, Jill shares the raw truth about what it really takes to keep moving forward when everything feels like it’s falling apart.
She reveals the mindset shifts, resilience hacks, and spiritual practices that helped her not only survive—but thrive.
You’ll learn:
✔️ Why resilience isn’t something we’re born with—and how to consciously build it
✔️ The 50/50 principle that every high achiever needs to hear
✔️ How doing hard things—like being the slowest in her triathlon team—actually strengthens your soul
✔️ The GPS secret Jill teaches at her retreats to keep your life on track
✔️ Why having a vision is non-negotiable when everything else crumbles
Whether you’re in a season of grief, confusion, burnout—or simply need inspiration to keep going—this episode is a must-listen.
🎧 Free Tools Mentioned:
➡️ Are You Ready to Become a Life Coach? Free Quiz
➡️ Create Your Life Vision Exercise
This is your reminder: even in your darkest moments, there is a light waiting within you. And it’s stronger than you think.
Have you ever felt the quiet ache of knowing something—or someone—was holding you back, even if you loved them?
In this powerful episode, Jill shares the moment in Hyde Park when she realized she needed to let go of a relationship she deeply cherished, not because there wasn’t love, but because it was time.
Inside, you’ll discover:
Why holding on to what no longer serves you is costing you your health, energy, and joy (with scientific proof)
How to tell the difference between true perseverance and fear-based attachment
The 5 questions that will help you decide what to release and what to keep
A simple but life-changing exercise: The List of Annoyances
How to start letting go without guilt, resentment, or self-betrayal
If you’re feeling stuck, heavy, or afraid of the unknown, this episode is your invitation to create space—for peace, for freedom, and for the life you’re meant to live.
Listen now and begin the process of releasing what no longer fits.
You deserve a life that feels light and true.
Want to see if you are Ready to Become a Life Coach? Here is the Quiz: https://www.videoask.com/fsp7ifkan
I was in one of the most luxurious suites in Santorini.
The view? Breathtaking. A private pool in the room.
I had everything—success, love, health.
And yet… I was silently sobbing.
Why?
Because I couldn’t feel any of it.
That moment was the beginning of a deeper journey: learning how to live in real, lasting joy.
In this heartfelt episode, I open up about that turning point—and share the 4 keys that transformed my life from empty to meaningful.
Inside, you’ll discover:
✔️ Why joy isn’t a luxury—it’s a biochemical necessity
✔️ How to find your life’s GPS (your WHY)
✔️ The science behind the link between loneliness, depression, and joy
✔️ A 2-minute daily practice that rewires your brain for gratitude
✔️ Why failing forward might be the key to your happiness
✔️ How to audit your relationships and protect your energy
Whether you’ve been quietly struggling… or you’re just ready to feel more alive, this episode is your invitation to come home to joy.
Listen now and let’s walk this path—together.
Keep Thriving,
Jill
Episode 13: How to Set Boundaries by Jill Douka MBA, MCC
What happens when you say "yes" while your soul screams "no"?
You betray yourself. And over time, it adds up.
In this powerful episode, I share a moment that shook me—taking care of my sick family, leading a high-level workshop, skipping meals and workouts—and realizing I had failed to do what I teach every day: set boundaries.
Whether you're a people-pleaser, a high achiever, or someone who struggles to say "no," this episode will change the way you see your time, your energy, and your worth.
Here’s what we explore:
Why people-pleasing is not kindness—it’s fear-based control
The science behind subconscious scorekeeping and burnout
What happens in your brain when you suppress your needs
Three practical boundary-setting strategies to protect your peace
Why “No” is a full sentence (and how to say it without guilt)
You’ll also hear a personal story from my driving lessons that explains the emotional art of finding your edge—gently, and with grace.
This isn’t about pushing people away.
It’s about making space for the life you deserve.
Tune in now and learn how to set boundaries that align with your truth—so you can show up fully for those you love, without abandoning yourself.
Until then, keep Thriving,
Jill Douka