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From Insight to Action: Dodging Self-Sabotage and Taking the Big Leap

May 28, 2025 • Jill Marshall • Season 1 • Episode 24

In this episode, Jill Marshall weaves together Jungian theory and insights from her podcast series, "The Download," with Gay Hendricks' transformative book "The Big Leap" to create a cohesive action plan. Learn how to harness these combined lessons to overcome self-imposed barriers of self-sabotage and step confidently into your genius.

Discover how these hidden barriers can prevent you from reaching your true potential and how to navigate through the zones of incompetence, competence, excellence and genius. Learn about the archetypal influences and synchronicities that guide your journey towards individuation and wholeness. This episode provides a holistic approach to personal growth, inviting you to embrace your innate genius and spark your creative, intuitive heroine’s or hero’s journey.

00:00 Welcome to Wise Woman and Wordsmith

00:34 Introducing 'The Big Leap' by Gay Hendricks

03:01 Exploring the Four Zones of Functioning

06:26 Understanding the Upper Limit Problem

08:25 The Four Hidden Barriers

13:22 Recognising Synchronicities and Taking the Leap

15:50 Mapping Your Journey to Genius

18:23 Final Reflections and Next Steps

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