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Today, we dive into part three of our interview with Sarah Elkins. Sarah is a communications coach, Gallup certified S.F. coach, Keynote speaker, author of the title Your Stories Don’t Define You, and Podcast Host of the same title.In this episode, we talk about how you can take the initial steps you need for your transformation, self-reflection, and understanding of the people who have done bad things to you.[00:01 – 07:29] Opening SegmentActionable steps you can take to start that change in your lifeGet a critical view of yourself and what you’re good atFind people you can ask, “what’s the magic I can bring?”Take assessments to help you uncover your patternsEnneagram Test[07:30 – 13:47] Self-ReflectionThe self-reflecting stageListen to the internal messages that are coming outKnow that the bad things that people projected on you didn’t happen because of youSarah tells us a story from when she was in 7th grade.[13:48 – 22:01] Closing SegmentWhat are your goals for the next year?“Promote my book.”“My ultimate goal is to work with more teams to help people like their jobs again.”What would be the new you say to the old you?“Stop worrying about how other people’s behavior and things reflect on you.”What is something that you can tell our audience that can help them in tough times?“Where ever possible, spend some time outdoors.”Sarah’s book recommendations:It’s Time to Sell by Chris SpurveyBrave Leadership by Kimberly DavisPeter and the Starcatchers by Dave BarryInk Heart by Cornelia FunkeLeviathan by Scott WesterfeldGrab a copy of her book, “Your Stories Don’t Define You. How You Tell Them Will” on bookshop.orgConnect with Sarah online. See below for the links.Tweetable Quotes:“Patterns, I think, are the key to shifting your life and making a transition or transformation successful.” – Sarah Elkins“Stop worrying about how other people’s behavior and things reflect on you. Stop worrying about those things, and just do what feels right. Don’t be shy. Don’t live with regrets.’’ – Sarah Elkins“I really believe that there are times when distraction is the key to getting through the really tough times.” – Sarah ElkinsYou can connect with Sarah on LinkedIn and Twitter. Visit her website http://elkinsconsulting.com/ to learn more.Surviving to Thriving is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, Knight Protection Services employs a diverse group of former law enforcement officers and military veterans of the highest integrity, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ (https://knightprotectionllc.com/).For More Information About Surviving To Thriving: http://tothriving.org/ (http://tothriving.org/).