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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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.
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.
23Feb

Episode Seven: Positive Psychology Meets Ambitious Procrastination: Your Guide to Happiness

In this episode of The Ambitious Procrastinator, Petra shares insights from positive psychology and personal experiences to help you overcome procrastination and align your actions with your ambitions. She explores the importance of positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishments in shaping a fulfilling life. By focusing on small daily habits and embracing self-appreciation, we can cultivate a positive mindset, learn how to make friends with our procrastination habits, and attract more goodness into our lives.
26Jan

Episode 3: How to Ignore the Critics and Bet on Yourself

In this episode of The Ambitious Procrastinator, host Petra Kolber dives into the art of procrastination and how it holds us back from achieving our dreams. Through five common situations that often hold us back, Petra encourages her audience to bet on themselves and believe in their abilities. She emphasizes the importance of not letting the fear of judgment or failure hinder progress. Instead, she urges listeners to focus on the impact they can make and the value they can bring to others.
6Jul

Episode 17: Moments

This short episode is a Part 2 from last weeks show, Episode 16. Landing in Paris just two weeks ago to a heatwave, construction, and no Air Conditioning, it was time to quickly make a Plan B and then another plan B. Life is a...
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28Jun

Episode 16: What Was, Was Is, and What May Be

This catch-up episode comes to you from Paris, France. Part one, of two episodes that were recorded just before, and right after the first heatwave of 2022 hit Europe. Travels can teach us so much, about ourselves, about life, and about our blind spots. It...
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12Apr

Episode 12: Getting Lost Versus Feeling Lost

In this solo episode I talk about the difference between getting lost versus feeling lost. When we are traveling and lose our way, we can always pull on outside sources such as a GPS or kind stranger to help us find our way home. However...
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