Our lives are marked by change – sudden or gradual, distressing or exhilarating. Although life-changing transitions may be unexpected, the change cycle itself follows a predictable course. Getting to know its 4 phases can help us navigate change to reach the best outcomes, says master transformation coach Liezl Thom. She also offers helpful insights and practical tips.

If you are new to podcasts, simply click on the arrow to listen to Liezl and Mariette, or on the download button to download the conversation onto your device.

In ep. 87 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, Liezl touches on

• our love-hate relationship with change

• recognising change as a process and knowing which reactions are normal

• the 4 phases of Martha Beck’s change cycle:

1 Death and rebirth – “I don’t know what the hell is going on, and that’s okay”

2 Dreaming and scheming – “There are no rules, and that’s okay”

3 The hero’s saga – “This is much worse than I expected, and that’s okay”

4 The promised land – “Everything is changing, and that’s okay”

• mourning the loss of former identities or situations, sometimes accompanied by depression

• how emotions are very like toddlers

• the significance of “worm soup”

• what it might mean when a woman changes her hairstyle

• the ability to distinguish between fear and excitement

• the secret ingredient of a joyful life.

 In this episode Liezl mentions The last lecture, written by Randy Pausch.

Wondering about Liezl’s background, interests and favourite pastimes? Read more about the person behind the professional.

Are you an empath? Liezl explains what being an empath entails and how to best manage this gift, which sometimes feels like a curse.

Do we really have multiple brains? Liezl explains how to integrate the neural networks in our head, heart and gut.

Liezl offers 5 stimulating steps to help you reinvent specific areas of your life.

Read Liezl’s insights - they can fire you on to move beyond your comfort zone!

Find out how your home environment reflects your inner reality: Liezl explains.

About Liezl

Liezl Thom is a broadcasting journalist, media training consultant, motivational speaker and author from Centurion. She is also a qualified master transformation coach, master multiple brain integration coach, life coach, Neurolinguistics practitioner and Inner Conflict Therapy practitioner. Over the past decade, she has been guiding her clients on their journeys to self-discovery and awakening. Liezl helps people re-evaluate and change the stories they tell themselves about themselves, which liberates them from their fears and limiting beliefs and helps them harness the power of change.

Accolades Liezl has won include Winner of the Woman of Stature Foundation Woman in Media 2022, Global Awards 2021/2022 Winner: Health Coach of the Year, and Mea Markets 2021 African Excellence Awards: Best Life & Transformational Coach.   

Contact details

Website:  www.liezlthom.com

Email address:  info@liezlthom.com

Facebook: Liezl Thom

LinkedIn: Liezl Thom

The free podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful is available on iTunes, Spotify, Player FM and Iono.fm.

Music by Mart-Marie Snyman

Thumbnail image: Unsplash.

Photograph of Liezl Thom: supplied