"I Grow Through What I Go Through When I Choose To."

WORDS MATTER with Deanna Ley

Growth doesn’t just happen - it requires a choice. In this episode of WORDS MATTER, Deanna Ley, The Catalytic Coach, shares the personal evolution of one of her most meaningful quotes: “I grow through what I go through when I choose to.”

Deanna dives into how adding “when I choose to” transformed the quote from passive to powerful, emphasizing the role of intentionality in growth. She also explores how shifting from why questions to what and how questions creates space for curiosity, action, and solutions.

Through relatable stories and practical tools, Deanna unpacks how this mindset shift can help us navigate challenges, release guilt and shame, and move forward with purpose.

What Listeners Will Learn:
• Why growth requires intentionality and curiosity.
• How why questions keep us stuck and what/how questions lead to clarity.
• The power of reframing inner dialogue to focus on solutions, not blame.
• Three practical steps to embrace curiosity and take action in difficult moments.
• How to transform obstacles into opportunities for growth.

Memorable Quotes:
• “Growth doesn’t just happen—it requires a choice.”
• “You grow through what you go through when you choose to.”
• “Curiosity takes judgment out of the equation and creates space for growth.”

This episode invites listeners to shift their mindset, reframe their challenges, and embrace the power of intentional growth.

Your WORDS MATTER, because YOU MATTER.
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