When US Senator Kohl decided he would not seek re-election, Darcy Luoma, who has been working with him for 12 years, had a huge decision to make. Her family, friends, and colleagues assumed she would stay working in the political field, but she had other plans. Darcy felt the need to start her own business, put herself out there, and create a legacy. Using her experience and knowledge, she started her own coaching and consulting company, becoming one of America's most highly credentialed coaches.   Darcy Luoma is the Founder and CEO of Darcy Luoma Coaching & Consulting. She is the Creator of Thoughtfully Fit and author of the book with the same name; she is also a Master Certified Coach, Professional Speaker, Author, and Dynamic Facilitator. She helps people and companies stop wasting time and energy dealing with frustrating problems to focus on what they do best. Darcy specializes in team building, leadership development, improving communication, and working through conflict positively.  In this episode, we talk about Darcy's journey into coaching and consulting, the Thoughtfully Fit method, and how what she teaches to others saved her in one of the most challenging moments of her life. Darcy kindly shared some nuggets from her book and valuable insights on how to train our thinking process to react appropriately in extreme situations.   Tune in to Episode 291 of Becoming Your Best, and learn the secrets of being thoughtfully fit, less reactive, and more creative.   Some Questions I Ask: Darcy, if you don't mind, tell us about your background (2:53) How did you set yourself up so that you could ultimately be successful? (6:12) Let's talk about your new book. Give us the background on it; how did you come to write it? (8:27) Can you give us an example of using the Thoughtfully Fit method? (13:55)  In This Episode, You Will Learn: A bit of Darcy's background (3:04) Conquering her inner trash talk. The story behind Darcy's company (5:27) Using the Thoughtfully Fit method to save herself (10:35) Three questions to ask ourselves before reacting (21:14) What to expect from the Thoughtfully Fit training (24:35)  Resources: Darcy Luoma Coaching & Consulting website Darcy Luoma Coaching & Consulting Facebook Book: Darcy Luoma - Thoughtfully Fit: Your Training Plan for Life and Business Success  Connect with Darcy: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter  Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: support@becomingyourbest.com  Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.