Good Steward Coaching has been deeply influenced by a range of experts who challenge the status quo and encourage us to live with more intention. These voices—whether in personal finance, career growth, or mindfulness—help us rethink how we approach money, work, and well-being.
Meal prepping can save you some major cheddar! If you’re a beginner, this is a great technique to explain how to do it.
Prep key ingredients in bulk like grains and proteins on Sunday. Each day, you can make a fresh component to customize meals and keep things interesting. This method saves time, money, and helps avoid eating out, while giving you flexibility throughout the week.
Learning how to meditate means accepting that our minds won’t go quiet the moment we sit and close our eyes. So if we can’t just clear the mind on-demand, how are we ever going to relax? In this animation Headspace co-founder, Andy Puddicombe likens the practice of meditation to sitting by the side of a road, with instructions to watch the traffic. How do we stop ourselves getting caught up with the thoughts? It’s a question of perspective.
Is “doing the most” always the best? Headspace coach Neca offers advice to a self-described overachieving employee on how to preserve mental and emotional well-being by setting healthy boundaries and learning to let go of an “I can do it all” mentality. This can help reduce stress and prevent burnout.
Learn from Good Steward’s head coach on what it means to be a great first time manager! Hear about practical steps and mindset to win.
Erika explores about how making the most money she ever made still didn’t give her the happiness she thought she’d have. Money can’t buy you the time back to do the things you dream of.
Dave Ramsey’s documentary Borrowed Future reveals how student loans are the only loans an 18-year-old can get for hundreds of thousands of dollars—with no income or collateral. Worse, unlike other debt, student loans can’t be erased through bankruptcy, leaving many trapped for decades.
Don’t borrow your future—there’s a better way.
1. Save $1,000 for Your Starter Emergency Fund
2. Pay Off All Debt (Except the House) Using the Debt Snowball Method
3. Save 3–6 Months of Expenses in a Fully Funded Emergency Fund
4. Invest 15% of Your Household Income Into Retirement Accounts
5. Save for Your Children’s College Fund
6. Pay Off Your Home Early
7. Build Wealth and Give Generously
💬 You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone.
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Spending less benefits your wallet, home, and the planet. It saves you money, reduces waste and overproduction, and keeps clutter out of your space. Being intentional with your purchases means fewer impulse buys and more room—physically and financially—for what truly matters.
Save money. Cut clutter. Help the planet. It’s a win-win-win.
The Minimalist Game helps you clear clutter and make extra cash by selling, donating, or tossing items daily (1 on Day 1, 2 on Day 2, etc.). Selling unused stuff not only frees up space but can also kick-start Baby Steps 1-3—building your emergency fund, paying off debt, and saving for the future.
Less stuff. More money. Faster progress. Why not start today?
In The Power of Vulnerability, Brené Brown shows that vulnerability is a source of strength, not weakness. By being open and authentic, we build trust, deepen connections, and foster growth. Embracing vulnerability allows for courage, creativity, and resilience, helping us form meaningful relationships and face challenges with greater confidence.
In The Ideal Team Player, Patrick Lencioni identifies three key virtues that make up an ideal team member: humble, hungry, and smart. Humble team players put the team first, avoiding ego and focusing on collective success. Hungry players are self-motivated and eager to contribute. Smart team members have emotional intelligence, understanding how to interact with others effectively. Together, these qualities help individuals thrive in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
In The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni highlights five obstacles that hinder team success: absence of trust (lack of vulnerability), fear of conflict (avoiding healthy debates), lack of commitment (unclear decisions), avoidance of accountability (not holding each other responsible), and inattention to results (prioritizing individual goals). Overcoming these fosters stronger, more effective teams.
Being a great leader doesn’t mean accommodating your employees’ every need. In this episode, Headspace coach Neca helps an overwhelmed boss learn how to effectively communicate boundaries to workers while still keeping the door open.
There’s a bit of curiosity, wonder, and delight that comes from meditating with Beginner’s Mind. You allow yourself to enjoy the experience without any preconceptions or assumptions, with no idea what you’ll find or what the outcome will be. It’s a freeing, nonjudgmental exploration of the mind.
Noting is a techniques to help you train your mind. Rather than trying to create calm by stamping out thoughts or feelings, this simple strategy helps us to acknowledge them before returning to the object of focus.
Are you trying too hard? We're often taught in life that the more effort we put in, the more we'll get out. It turns out meditation is the exception to that rule.