Spaciousness, Stillness & Self-forgetfulness: The Path to Inspiration with Danielle Baldwin

Описание: In this episode of I’ll Meet You There, host Paige Nolan sits down with executive coach and author Danielle Baldwin for a thoughtful conversation about the relationship between inspiration and motivation—and why we need both. Together, they explore how inspiration acts as a pull toward purpose, while motivation becomes the push that helps us keep going when clarity fades or challenges arise.

Paige and Danielle reflect on why inspiration can feel elusive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, and why it can’t be forced. Drawing from Danielle’s work and her book Sparking Greatness, the conversation highlights three conditions that invite inspiration to emerge: spaciousness, stillness, and self-forgetfulness. They discuss how creating space, quieting distraction, and shifting attention beyond the self can reconnect us with what truly matters.

Touching on leadership, burnout, and the experience of losing sight of one’s “why,” this episode offers grounded insights and gentle reminders that inspiration often shows up in ordinary moments—when we slow down enough to notice.


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KEY TAKEAWAYS
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00:02 - Understanding Motivation and Inspiration
02:58 - Danielle's Journey to Executive Coaching
11:34 - The Dynamics of Inspiration: Understanding the Psychological Frame
22:40 - The Importance of Connection in Community
28:56 - Inspiration and Self-Forgetfulness
35:42 - Navigating Overwhelm and Burnout in Leadership
40:48 - Navigating the Helium Hand: Finding Your Own Space
54:25 - Finding Spaciousness During Overwhelm
57:40 - The Journey of Inspiration and an Invitation

MEMORABLE QUOTES
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""Because what happens is when we get overblown, like we think that we're like doing this great thing and we show up crappy. And so all this help and love and we're doing it for all these other people and we're not showing up --- 'cause we're empty."
"The easiest way that I describe motivation and inspiration is inspiration is the pull and motivation is the push. ""

CONNECT WITH GUEST
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Website - https://www.daniellebbaldwin.com
Facebook - @danielle.b.baldwin
LinkedIn - @danielle-bruno-baldwin
Instagram - @_dbbaldwin

ABOUT I'LL MEET YOU THERE
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Life is not about knowing more – it’s about being present to your lived experience. We often believe the answers will come when we acquire more knowledge. However, there is a knowingness that can be found right where we are. When we trust the wisdom in life itself, the path forward is revealed. Maybe we are just here to share and experience the journey together.

Join Paige Nolan each episode as she engages in heart-centered conversations exploring the highs and lows of living what matters. If you’re ready to connect more deeply with the beauty in everyday life, then this is the show for you!


ABOUT PAIGE NOLAN
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PRODUCTION CREDITS
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Music by Boyd McDonnell - https://21southmusic.com/
Cover art photography by Innis Casey - https://www.inniscaseyphoto.com/
Podcast production & marketing by North Node Podcast Network - https://northnode.co/