Welcome To The Show

It is 2024 and I am back with a mission: To help Ambitious Procrastinators match their actions with their ambition and move their doubts into high velocity drive. New episodes release each Friday.

What to Expect

Short, Actionable Episodes: Expect solo episodes around 15 minutes long, packed with strategies and tips to combat procrastination.

Monthly Interviews: Once a month, I’ll bring on guests who have successfully navigated their procrastination to achieve remarkable things.

Below is a recap of my previous shows:

The Age of Possibility: Episode 1-18. I started a new channel in 2022 for a short lived but heartfelt series. This show was for anyone who felt there is more time behind them than ahead, but especially women who were ready to kick it up a notch.

Your Yes Life Now: Episode 100 to 110. What does it take for us to say “Helz Yes” to our own lives and dreams? Solo shows and guest interviews to help you live your “Yes” and “Best” life each and every day.

The Business of Fitness: Episode 78 to 99. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast, you are in fitness full-time, part-time or none of the time, I know you will leave feeling inspired, motivated and ready to create income as you share your impact.

The Perfection Detox: Episode 1 to 77. Based on my first book, these conversations are designed to help you Tame Your Inner Critic, Live Bravely and Unleash Your Joy.

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28Jun

Episode 16: Hard Decisions: Quit, Start Over, Compromise, or Keep Going

In this episode, Petra shares her personal experience with the 75 Hard program and discusses the importance of knowing when to compromise, when to keep going, and when to start over. She highlights the significance of aligning our actions with our values and goals, even if it means making compromises, and emphasizes the need to trust our instincts and make decisions that serve our best possible future. She provides five reflective questions for you to consider, focusing on identifying non-negotiable habits, areas where flexibility is acceptable, past experiences that shaped boundaries, distractions that affect self-discipline, and daily routines for building self-discipline.
7Jun

Episode 15: Time ROI: Investing In What Truly Matters

Use this episode to walk and listen as you reassess your daily routines, identify time-wasting habits, and make intentional choices to create a more fulfilling and balanced life. Click here to learn more about the 4K poster mentioned in the show. Enter Petra as you...
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17May

Episode 14: The Confidence Circle: How to Trust Yourself and Take Action

I encourage you to listen to this show as you walk. In this podcast episode, I talk about confidence and share personal experiences of lacking confidence in the past. We discuss the six pillars of self-esteem by Nathaniel Brandon, emphasizing the need for self-acceptance, self-responsibility, self-assertiveness, and living consciously and purposefully to enhance confidence and tools that you can use to take inspires action - before you think you are ready. Toward the end of the show, I ask five empowering questions to help you tap into your inner coach. There is music and time for you to reflect built in so you can use the power of movement to help you strengthen your confidence muscle.
10May

Episode Thirteen: Navigating the Sunk Cost Fallacy: When to Hold On and When to Let Go

In this episode of The Ambitious Procrastinator, Petra explores the concept of the sunk cost fallacy and how it influences our decisions. She shares personal experiences of holding onto things longer than necessary due to past investments and I discuss how this fallacy affects various aspects of our lives, from relationships to projects. Petra leaves you with several high-powered questions designed to help you reevaluate your current choices and consider if you are holding onto things based on past investments rather than future benefits.
26Apr

Episode Twelve: Second Thoughts, The Art of Changing Your Mind

This Episode is sponsored by The Catalyst Community, a membership for Ambitious Procrastinators in Mid-Life. To learn more visit Petrakolber.com/join In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of changing our minds. Changing your mind is not a weakness. It’s a sign of strength...
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29Mar

Episode Eleven: When to Ride and When to Wait

In this episode of The Ambitious Procrastinator, I share a metaphor of surfing to illustrate how we can navigate through life's challenges and opportunities. Drawing inspiration from observing surfers at Redondo Beach and watching the documentary series "100 Foot Wave," I discuss the importance of seizing opportunities, taking action, and having faith in ourselves.
15Mar

Episode Ten: How to Trust Yourself: Mastering Self-Trust for Unstoppable Progress

In this episode, Petra shares her experience of trusting herself during a recent photo shoot and highlights the importance of self-trust. She teaches you how to build your inner trust by using the acronym T.R.U.S.T. T stands for truth, R for respect, U for understanding, S for self-awareness, and T for time. Trusting in ourselves and our potential is essential for achieving our dreams and moving forward in life with confidence and purpose.
8Mar

Episode 9: From Stalling to Soaring: Growth Mindset Strategies to Defeat Procrastination

As the host of The Ambitious Procrastinator podcast, I dive into the power of having a growth mindset in relation to procrastination. In this episode I discuss the difference between mindset and mindfulness, emphasizing how our outlook on life can either propel us forward or hold us back. I introduce the concepts of fixed mindset and growth mindset, inspired by the work of Carol Dweck and I highlight the key characteristics of each mindset and provided five thought-provoking questions for listeners to reflect to help their own mindset and create potential areas for growth. I emphasized the importance of self-perception, resilience in facing challenges, embracing feedback, commitment to goals, and redefining success and failure. I encourage listeners to take control of their mindset, acknowledging that it is never too late to change and tap into their full potential.
1Mar

Episode Eight: The ABC’s of How to Turn Negativity into Possibility

In this episode, I guide you through a powerful framework to transform negativity into possibility. I emphasize the impact of beliefs on our actions and how disputing irrational thoughts can lead to positive change. By exploring activating events, irrational beliefs, and their consequences, we uncover the power of challenging negative beliefs. Through personal anecdotes and practical steps, I encourage you to shift your mindset and embrace a future filled with positivity and potential. Join me on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment as we navigate through the ABCs of turning negativity into opportunity.