This week, I’m sitting with the concept of waiting to respond — a strategy from Human Design that has challenged and changed me in unexpected ways. I share the story of how I went from skeptical outsider to reluctant-but-curious explorer after a reading with a trusted friend cracked something wide open in me. This idea — that I’m not meant to initiate, but to respond — brought up a lot of resistance at first. But the more I sat with it, the more it began to feel like a much-needed invitation: to stop pushing, to stop striving, and to begin co-creating with something larger than myself. This isn’t a how-to episode. It’s a reflection on the discomfort of waiting, the courage it takes to pause, and the possibility that opens when we stop trying to control the timing of our lives. I also share how this strategy is shaping my own regenerative path — not just in work, but in life. Next steps: Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) for weekly reflections on pursuing a regenerative worklife. Join me for a Wild Coaching (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife/coaching) session. Visit my website: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/ Listen to related episodes: EP7: Pause is a Career Power Move (Regenerative Unsticking Point with Shweta) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/pausing-is-a-career-power-move) EP15: Rethinking What it Means to Thrive Through Truly Sustainable Careers (Interview with David Ko & Richard Busellato) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/rethinking-what-it-means-to-thrive-through-truly-sustainable-careers) EP36: Tending, Not Tactics: A Regenerative Approach to Growing Your Business (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/a-regenerative-approach-to-growing-your-business) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This episode is for anyone feeling stuck, scattered, or second-guessing themselves on their journey toward purposeful work. Alisa shares what she’s seeing come up most often as people work through the Purposeful Income Path—plus five powerful lessons that can help anyone stay grounded, focused, and moving forward (even when life is messy). You’ll learn: Why your financial goal might be too big or abstract—and how to fix it How to clarify boundaries that actually support your transition What kinds of distractions can derail you—and how to stay on track Why trying to follow multiple ideas at once keeps you stuck The importance of making a meaningful promise to yourself (and keeping it) If you’ve been bouncing between options or struggling to commit to one direction, this episode will help you refocus your energy and keep putting one foot in front of the other. SPECIAL OFFER: Get Personal Feedback on Your Path (Ends July 31!) Until the end of July, Alisa is offering personal feedback on your completed Purposeful Income Path. When you submit your path, she’ll review it with insights drawn from 15+ years as an entrepreneur and advisor to hundreds of impact-led startups. Spot misalignment Strengthen your boundaries Uncover joyful, realistic income options Get the Purposeful Income Path now: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/purposeful-income-path Read the Blog: Five things leading you astray and how to stay on your path (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/five-things-leading-you-astray-and-how-to-stay-on-your-path) Listen to related episodes: EP38: Three ways to care for yourself as you build your regenerative business (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/three-ways-to-care-for-yourself-as-you-build-your-regenerative-business) EP37: Why You Need a More Meaningful Financial Goal (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/why-you-need-a-more-meaningful-financial-goal) EP34: The most JOYFUL conversation about marketing I've ever had! (Interview with Natalia Sanyal) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/the-most-joyful-conversation-about-marketing-ive-ever-had-interview-with-natalia-sanyal) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what went right (and what didn’t) during the launch of my Purposeful Income Path. The launch has been beautiful from the outside — people are working through the framework out in nature, and some have already sent in their completed workbooks. But internally? I lost sight of a core principle I teach in both my 1:1 coaching and this mini-offer: Boundaries. Even when you're building something regenerative and purpose-driven, it’s easy to fall into unsustainable habits — especially if you’re excited and creative. I share exactly what happened when I let my own boundaries slip, what I’ve learned, and how I’m resetting. This is a vulnerable one — and I hope it helps you avoid trading one form of burnout for another. Want to define your own regenerative income path — without the hustle? Download the Purposeful Income Path and get my personal video feedback when you complete your workbook by July 31. Get the framework + July bonus here: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/purposeful-income-path Next steps: Book a Discovery Call (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife/discovery) to learn more about Regenerative Career Coaching Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) for weekly guidance to help you quit corporate and build a successful regenerative career. Visit the website: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/ Listen to related episodes: EP40: This changed my business! Introducing the Purposeful Income Path. (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/this-changed-my-business-introducing-the-purposeful-income-path) EP37: Why You Need a More Meaningful Financial Goal. (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/why-you-need-a-more-meaningful-financial-goal) EP34: The most JOYFUL conversation about marketing I've ever had! (Interview with Natalia Sanyal) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/the-most-joyful-conversation-about-marketing-ive-ever-had-interview-with-natalia-sanyal) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This episode is an excerpt from a live Q&A I hosted to celebrate the launch of The Purposeful Income Path—and one of the most powerful questions I received: “Not making money is something that can be frightening. It freezes my brain. I procrastinate a lot. Do you have any tips when panic arises to direct your mind back to action?” If you’re stepping into regenerative work and find yourself second-guessing every move, wondering if you’ll ever make enough money doing something that truly matters—this is for you. In this episode, I share: Why so many of us get stuck in fear, even if we’ve been successful in the past The real reason you might feel like you're procrastinating (and why that’s probably not true) The game-changing shift I made when I stopped chasing multiple income ideas and committed to one clear path The story of how I created the Purposeful Income Path framework—alone at a hotel breakfast table, asking myself seven questions that changed everything If you’re frozen in indecision, overwhelmed by options, or doubting whether you can make money doing regenerative work, I hope this helps you come back to calm, clarity, and commitment. Find your path: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/purposeful-income-path Next steps: Book a Discovery Call (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife/discovery) to learn more about Regenerative Career Coaching Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) for weekly guidance to help you quit corporate and build a successful regenerative career. Visit the website: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/ Listen to related episodes: EP40: This changed my business! Introducing the Purposeful Income Path. (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/this-changed-my-business-introducing-the-purposeful-income-path) EP37: Why You Need a More Meaningful Financial Goal. (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/why-you-need-a-more-meaningful-financial-goal) EP34: The most JOYFUL conversation about marketing I've ever had! (Interview with Natalia Sanyal) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/the-most-joyful-conversation-about-marketing-ive-ever-had-interview-with-natalia-sanyal) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

After 15 years as an entrepreneur, I thought I knew how to make money. But when I stepped into the unknown of regenerative work, everything shifted—my confidence, my focus, even my relationship with value. I was spiralling. In this episode, I share the simple framework that helped me find my way: seven questions I scribbled down over breakfast during a solo retreat. It changed the trajectory of my business and now I'm sharing it with you—because it bloody well works. You’ll hear: — Why even highly experienced professionals get stuck when shifting into regenerative work — The seven-question framework that helped me find clarity and momentum — What’s included, who it’s for, and why it works — How to access it (and why now’s the moment to do it) Discover the Purposeful Income Path here: regenerativeworklife.com/purposeful-income-path (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/purposeful-income-path) (And join the waitlist NOW for a 50% launch discount.) Next steps: Book a Discovery Call (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife/discovery) to learn more about Regenerative Career Coaching Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) for weekly guidance to help you quit corporate and build a successful regenerative career. Read the Blog: Introducing the Purposeful Income Path (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/this-changed-my-business-introducing-the-purposeful-income-path) Visit the website: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/ Listen to related episodes: EP37: Why You Need a More Meaningful Financial Goal. (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/why-you-need-a-more-meaningful-financial-goal) EP23: Crafting a Resilient Ecosystem for Meaningful Work (Regenerative Sticking Point with Sara) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/crafting-a-resilient-ecosystem-for-meaningful-work-regenerative-sticking-point-with-sara) EP10: Three Easy Ways to Make Money While Pursuing Your Regenerative Career (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/three-easy-ways-to-make-money-while-pursuing-your-regenerative-career) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

If you’ve left the corporate world (or plan to) and you’re starting to explore regenerative work, there’s one thing that blocks even the most motivated people: You guessed it… money. How do I make enough to support myself and my family? How do I do that without selling out — or burning out? Where do I even start? These questions can stop you before you’ve even begun. But the money blocks don’t stop there. Because money is a big fat paradox in the world of regenerative work. On the one hand, it's emblematic of the old, extractive systems we’re trying to move away from. On the other, most of us still need it to survive. And if we’re honest, we’d like to do more than just survive — we want to thrive. We want to believe it’s possible to experience financial abundance and build meaningful, life-giving careers and businesses. But… is that just a fantasy? Can it be done? Should it be done? So many questions — and that’s exactly why I want to create space to talk about it. Because here’s what I believe: Money itself isn’t the problem. It’s our relationship with money — and what we choose to do with it — that makes the difference. Money can be a force for good when we bring a conscious, values-led mindset to it. It can bring focus, drive, energy, and discipline to our work — and help us multiply the positive impact we want to have. So how do we get there? How do you start? How do you get past the fear? How do you build a healthy, empowering relationship with money? These questions matter — and I’m opening up space to explore them. 👉 I’m hosting a live Q&A on Money and Regenerative Work 🗓 Thursday 3 July at 7pm UK time 🎟 Submit your questions + register here: http://bit.ly/4eiYLXu Let’s talk money — with honesty, curiosity, and a vision for something better. Next steps: Book a Discovery Call (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife/discovery) to learn more about Regenerative Career Coaching Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) for weekly guidance to help you quit corporate and build a successful regenerative career. Visit my website: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/ Listen to related episodes: EP37: Why You Need a More Meaningful Financial Goal (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/why-you-need-a-more-meaningful-financial-goal) EP25: What Is Your Corporate Salary Costing You? (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/what-is-your-corporate-salary-costing-you) EP17: Stop Stressing About Money: A Financial Plan for Your Purpose-led Career (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/stop-stressing-about-money-a-financial-plan-for-your-purpose-led-career) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

When you’re building a regenerative business, it’s easy to focus on all the doing — the strategy, the content, the offers. But none of it happens without you. And if you’re not looking after the human behind the work, the work itself starts to wobble. In this high-energy solo episode, I share 3 powerful (and slightly unconventional) ways to look after yourself while taking big, bold steps in your regenerative career: ✅ How to shift your energy before you start working ✅ Why you need to be your own over-the-top cheerleader ✅ How to celebrate every single scary step (and why it matters) This one’s part pep talk, part practical toolkit — all rooted in the belief that your wellbeing isn’t a side note… it’s the foundation. 🛠️ Ready to move from scattered effort to focused, values-aligned income? My new tool — The Purposeful Income Path — is designed to help you make aligned money decisions without burning out or selling out. If you’d like early access (and a special launch offer), just email me at alisa@regenerativeworklife.com (mailto:alisa@regenerativeworklife.com) and I’ll make sure you’re the first to know when it's ready. Next steps: Book a Discovery Call (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife/discovery) to learn more about Regenerative Career Coaching Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) for weekly guidance to help you quit corporate and build a successful regenerative career. Visit the website: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/ Listen to related episodes: EP37: Why You Need a More Meaningful Financial Goal. (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/why-you-need-a-more-meaningful-financial-goal) EP34: The most JOYFUL conversation about marketing I've ever had! (Interview with Natalia Sanyal) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/the-most-joyful-conversation-about-marketing-ive-ever-had-interview-with-natalia-sanyal) EP14: Three Fears Holding You Back From Purposeful, Regenerative Work (and How To Overcome Them!) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/three-fears-holding-you-back-from-purposeful-regenerative-work-and-how-to-overcome-them) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Most people set financial goals that sound sensible… but feel totally flat. “Replace my salary.” “Make enough to survive.” “Hit 6 figures.” But when your goal has no real WHY behind it, it’s hard to stay motivated — especially when you’re building a career rooted in purpose, impact, or regeneration. In this short solo episode, I’ll walk you through: Why abstract financial goals create resistance The difference a meaningful, motivating goal can make A few personal examples from my own path A simple exercise to help you feel focused and clear I hope that this episode helps you to set a financial goal that actually feels good — one that energises you, reflects your values, and helps you take action with confidence. This episode is the foundation of a new tool I’ve created — The Purposeful Income Path — coming very soon. If you’d like early access, email me (http://regenerativeworklife.com) and I’ll make sure you’re the first to know when it's ready. Next steps: Book a Discovery Call (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife/discovery) to learn more about Regenerative Career Coaching Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) for weekly guidance to help you quit corporate and build a regenerative business. Visit the website: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/ Read full transcript: Why You Need a More Meaningful Financial Goal (http://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/why-you-need-a-more-meaningful-financial-goal) Listen to related episodes: EP34: The most JOYFUL conversation about marketing I've ever had! (Interview with Natalia Sanyal) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/the-most-joyful-conversation-about-marketing-ive-ever-had-interview-with-natalia-sanyal) EP23: Crafting a Resilient Ecosystem for Meaningful Work (Regenerative Sticking Point with Sara) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/crafting-a-resilient-ecosystem-for-meaningful-work-regenerative-sticking-point-with-sara) EP22: Stop Letting Money Decide— Start Purposeful Work You Love TODAY (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/stop-letting-money-decide-start-purposeful-work-you-love-today) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Today’s episode begins in a rain-soaked woodland, the first drops falling after weeks of dryness. It’s a moment of relief—for the land and for me. Just after finishing a wild coaching session with a client, I’m walking among the trees, reflecting on a question that’s been showing up for both of us: What do you do when you’re doing all the right things in your business, but the results just aren’t showing up? In this episode, I share a simple but powerful metaphor that helped us both: tending a vegetable garden. When we’re building something regenerative—whether it’s a business, a creative offering, or a career—we can plant, water, weed, and enrich the soil. But we cannot force the vegetables to grow on demand. I explore: Why trying to force results in your business often leads us back to extractive, manipulative tactics How capitalism teaches us to equate effort with immediate outcomes—and why that mindset doesn’t hold up in regenerative work The importance of patience, faith, and trusting the invisible growth happening beneath the surface How to focus on what you can do: planting seeds (like offers and invitations), tending relationships, and nurturing your creative ecosystem If you're in a season of slow or invisible growth, this episode is your invitation to step back, breathe, and trust in your garden. You are doing more than you know. And with time, the results will come. Email me at alisa@regenerativeworklife.com (mailto:alisa@regenerativeworklife.com) to book your own wild coaching session, or check for availability updates on my Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alisa_murphy/). Next steps: Book a Discovery Call (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife/discovery) to learn more about Regenerative Career Coaching Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) for weekly guidance to help you quit corporate and build a successful regenerative career. Visit the website: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/ Listen to related episodes: EP34: The most JOYFUL conversation about marketing I've ever had! (Interview with Natalia Sanyal) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/the-most-joyful-conversation-about-marketing-ive-ever-had-interview-with-natalia-sanyal) EP28: Five Reasons Why You Should INVEST in RADICAL Career Change (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/five-reasons-why-you-should-invest-in-radical-career-change) EP23: Crafting a Resilient Ecosystem for Meaningful Work (Regenerative Sticking Point with Sara) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/crafting-a-resilient-ecosystem-for-meaningful-work-regenerative-sticking-point-with-sara) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Finally the conditions were right for recording the podcast in the wild! Join me for an episode sat by a woodland stream, bathed in birdsong and providing a banquet for midges. Today I explore my deepening relationship with nature in recent years, how it is led by a childlike wonder and has inspired me to re-center play in my work. I reflect on the ways in which ego - certainly my ego! - can hold us back from regenerative work that brings us joy and satisfaction. If internalised captialism, deep-rooted fears and unhelpful beliefs are blocking your regenerative path, listen in for a simple journaling exercise to listen to and release these blockers. The episode finishes with one of my favourite poems, a poignant reminder to do what we love, however we can. 00.24: Play with me 08.18: How ego holds us back from regenerative work 19.56: Your one wild and precious life This is the last week to sign up as an early-supporter for my audio course, where I'll share a library of playful invitations to connect with nature and unleash the wild within. Message me by Friday 16th May if you would like to take part (all details in the episode). Next steps: Book a Discovery Call (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife/discovery) to learn more about Regenerative Career Coaching Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) for weekly guidance to help you quit corporate and build a successful regenerative career. Visit the website: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/ Listen to related episodes: EP33: Immersing in Nature / Being Instead of Doing in Business / Creative, Energetic and Playful Offers (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/immersing-in-nature-being-instead-of-doing-in-business) EP28: Five Reasons Why You Should INVEST in RADICAL Career Change (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/five-reasons-why-you-should-invest-in-radical-career-change) EP23: Crafting a Resilient Ecosystem for Meaningful Work (Regenerative Sticking Point with Sara) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/crafting-a-resilient-ecosystem-for-meaningful-work-regenerative-sticking-point-with-sara) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.