Discovering your “Big Thing,” a conversation with author Jeff Patterson.
Brief summary of show: In this conversation, I got to reconnect with Jeff Patterson, a former college friend who has become an author and coach. Jeff shares his journey from Hollywood to finding his true calling of helping others discover their big thing. We discuss the importance of slowing down and creating space, as well as practical tips for doing so. Jeff explains his work coaching successful individuals and the challenges they face in finding fulfillment. He also shares the life-changing experience he had while climbing Mt. Aconcagua and how it led to the creation of his book, 'The Big Thing Effect.' We get the advice for finding one's big thing and embracing the journey. Listen in as we talk about: 03:29 Jeff's Journey in Hollywood and Awakening to His True Calling 06:03 The Importance of Slowing Down and Creating Space 08:07 Practical Tips for Slowing Down and Creating Space 13:11 Coaching Successful Individuals and Helping Them Find Their Big Thing 14:18 Challenges Faced by Successful People and the Need for Clarity 15:36 The Journey of Writing the Book and the Life-Changing Experience on the Mountain 17:06 Jeff's Experience Climbing Mt. Aconcagua and the Awakening it Brought 21:51 Finding Your Big Thing and Overcoming Fear of Failure 23:41 The Ever-Evolving Nature of the Big Thing 28:42 Advice for Finding Your Big Thing 32:17 Letting Go of Expectations and Embracing the Journey 34:05 The Importance of Being and Who You Want to Become Notes from Natalie: Sign Up for Natalie’s Newsletter : https://marvelous-designer-6863.ck.page/fd348899af Seeking Health: www.natalietysdal.com/favorites Before you go on Camera: https://www.natalietysdal.com/mediatraining Podcast Launch Guide: https://www.natalietysdal.com/mediatrainin Anti Burnout Worksheet: https://marvelous-designer-6863.ck.page/b6d4b2c9d2 Connect with Natalie 🎙 Listen to the Podcast! https://link.chtbl.com/tdlFA4aN 👉 Connect with Natalie! Website: https://www.natalietysdal.com 🤓 Read the Blog! https://www.natalietysdal.com/blog 🎥 Watch the show on video! https://www.youtube.com/ntysdal 📧 Email me! hello@natalietysdal.com 💥 Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ntysdal/ 💥 Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NatalieTysdal/ 💥 Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ntysdal 📌 Follow me on Pinterest! https://www.pinterest.com/ntysdal/ 📞Leave me a voicemail (online) https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/328568/5/7bxm9ye0bim4xyj0 Connect with Jeff on Instagram: Buy Jeff’s book: The Big Thing Effect