Rethinking Productivity for Business: Why Doing More Isn’t the Answer with Maria Bowler
Release Date: 06/23/2025
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info_outlineWe’ve been taught that doing more is the key to feeling accomplished. But what if all that striving is actually keeping you stuck? If your days feel like a blur of checklists, deadlines, and pressure to optimize every moment, you’re not alone.
Maria Bowler invites us to rethink our relationship with productivity—not by pushing harder, but by listening deeper. In this episode, she shares a radically different way of working and living—one that’s rooted in collaboration with your inner wisdom instead of constant self-discipline. You’ll walk away with a powerful reframe: that the most meaningful progress doesn’t come from doing more, but from moving in alignment with what really matters.
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Why productivity is a big modern myth.
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How the endless chase for productivity is crushing your creative spirit.
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The secret map to your truest creative self.
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The transformative power of seeing your work as a living relationship.
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How to tap into your natural state as a "maker."
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Ways shame and guilt sabotage your most authentic creative expression.
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The hidden magic in embracing your creative blocks instead of fighting them.
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🟣 ABOUT DARLA LEDOUX:
Hi, I'm Darla, a seasoned business coach with over 12 years of experience. I specialize in supporting heart-centered entrepreneurs to confidently market, sell, and deliver transformative services. As a 'recovering engineer,' I underwent a significant personal transformation to trust my innate magic and transition into the work I've always known was my calling. Trusting my intuition has led me to build a million-dollar coaching business that is vibrant, playful, and deeply meaningful. Let's explore how aligning with your soul's desires can be the most practical step towards elevating your business and living a radiant life.
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