How to Establish Boundaries That You Need

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How to Establish Boundaries That You Need

Melissa Bloom, Founder of Full Bloom Coaching, stops by to talk about how we have more agency than we think we do in most situations.

Jill Consor Beck

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Melissa

Nov 16, 2023

Transcript

[Estimated reading time: 1 minute, 55 seconds.]

Background

Introducing Go Long’s inaugural special guest star, Melissa Bloom. She is the founder of Full Bloom Coaching and we met when I was a client of hers.

We stayed in touch after I left my previous role. When I told her about Go Long, she became one of the early supporters.

One of the themes I hear from clients on a regular basis is around establishing boundaries. This goes for both personal and professional lives. As I started thinking this through, I thought of Melissa and her work with executives. Some of the exercises she went through with me really helped me in this area.

About Melissa

Melissa founded Full Bloom Coaching to focus her organic strengths and passions where she can make the greatest impact. Built on a three-pillared foundation, Melissa’s practice leverages her training in Neuroscience, Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness, allowing her to successfully serve a wide variety of individuals, and to effectively address the unique range of needs within each. Through this highly customized and human-centered approach, Melissa expertly guides her clients to new professional heights with authenticity, approachability, empathy, and humor.

Melissa holds a BA from The College of William and Mary and a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology from The University of East London. She is a Certified Brain-Based Coach from the NeuroLeadership Institute, and an ICF (International Coaching Federation) accredited Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Certified Mindfulness Instructor (CMI). Melissa has also completed certificates in Applied Neuroscience and Brain Health, March 2019; and Neuroscience Coaching, June 2022. This is all after a successful 20-year career in tech.

With the holidays rapidly approaching, Melissa was the perfect guest to kick things off. I’m really grateful for her insights and for her time in getting this endeavor off of the ground.

NOTE: This podcast does not establish a provider-patient relationship and is for informational purposes only. Before starting any kind of wellness program, always check with your own medical team first.

Quick Takeaways

Melissa: Define what good looks like and be proactive about making those conditions happen. Celebrate the wins. Most people do not take enough time to do that, but you’re worthy of those wins.
Jill: Making changes in your life can feel uncomfortable. It may feel as though you’re taking a step back. But you’re investing in yourself. Communicate to the people in your life where they can help.