Category: Unfolding Thought

In this third business meditation of the Unfolding Thought series, Eric Pratum guides you through a Visioning exercise—a powerful tool for clarifying your goals and aligning your actions with your aspirations.

Visioning is more than setting goals. It’s about creating a vivid mental picture of your future and using that clarity to make intentional decisions today. Through this guided exercise, you’ll explore your desired future, identify the milestones needed to achieve it, and uncover the first actionable steps to start your journey.

Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or someone looking to bring focus and purpose to your work or life, this episode will help you harness the power of a clear vision.

Mentioned in the Episode:

• The importance of imagining your future in vivid detail.
• How to identify the milestones that bridge the gap between today and your long-term goals.
• Why aligning your actions with a clear vision can lead to greater success and fulfillment.

Links:

Start at the beginning of the series:

• On the website: https://unfoldingthought.com/unfolding-thought/
• YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-WyDzPVJzUqWSGGIM0lSxqk4T-TBmsrQ
• Or by searching for Episode 4, titled Unfolding Thought, in your podcast platform of choice.

Visit the Unfolding Thought website: https://unfoldingthought.com/

Join the Conversation:

Have thoughts or questions about this episode? Reach out to Eric at eric@inboundandagile.com or connect on social media.

In this second business meditation of the Unfolding Thought series, Eric Pratum introduces the Immunity to Change X-Ray, a framework developed by Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey to uncover the hidden barriers preventing meaningful change.

The Immunity to Change framework reveals how unconscious fears and competing commitments hold us back, even when we’re motivated to improve. Through a guided exercise, you’ll explore your own commitments, uncover the big assumptions driving them, and learn how to test these beliefs to unlock progress.

Whether you’re a manager, parent, or someone striving to make lasting changes in your personal or professional life, this episode will help you take meaningful steps forward.

Mentioned in the Episode:

• The four steps of the Immunity to Change X-Ray: Commitment to Change, Identifying Competing Commitments, Exploring Big Assumptions, and Testing Assumptions.
• How unconscious fears and competing commitments block progress.
• Practical questions to help you uncover and challenge limiting beliefs.

Links:

• Learn more about the Immunity to Change X-Ray on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immunity_to_Change

Start at the beginning of the series:

• On the website: https://unfoldingthought.com/unfolding-thought/
• YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-WyDzPVJzUqWSGGIM0lSxqk4T-TBmsrQ
• Or by searching for Episode 4, titled Unfolding Thought, in your podcast platform of choice.

Visit the Unfolding Thought website: https://unfoldingthought.com/

Join the Conversation:

Have thoughts or questions about this episode? Reach out to Eric at eric@inboundandagile.com or connect on social media.

In this first business meditation of the Unfolding Thought series, Eric Pratum introduces the GROW framework, a simple yet powerful tool for clarifying challenges and taking actionable steps forward.

GROW—an acronym for Goal, Reality, Options, and Way Forward—is widely used by coaches and managers to empower individuals, foster accountability, and generate meaningful solutions. Through a guided exercise, you’ll have the opportunity to apply GROW to your own challenges, uncover new possibilities, and identify your next steps.

Whether you’re a leader, manager, or simply looking to gain clarity in your personal or professional life, this episode will help you unlock the power of focus and intentionality.

Mentioned in the Episode:

• The four phases of GROW: Goal, Reality, Options, and Way Forward.
• How GROW empowers individuals and fosters commitment to solutions.
• Practical questions to uncover challenges, explore options, and commit to action.

Links:

• Learn more about GROW on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GROW_model

Start at the beginning of the series:

• On the website: https://unfoldingthought.com/unfolding-thought/
• YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-WyDzPVJzUqWSGGIM0lSxqk4T-TBmsrQ
• Or by searching for Episode 4, titled Unfolding Thought, in your podcast platform of choice.

Visit the Unfolding Thought website: https://unfoldingthought.com/

Join the Conversation:

Have thoughts or questions about this episode? Reach out to Eric at eric@inboundandagile.com or connect on social media.

In this introductory episode of Unfolding Thought business meditations, Eric Pratum shares what makes this series of episodes different and why it might be just what you need to spark new ideas and gain actionable insights.

Designed for busy professionals, these short, focused meditations offer a unique opportunity to explore new concepts, strategies, and ways of thinking in just 10 minutes a day. Whether you’re commuting, preparing for your day, or taking a quiet moment to reflect, these sessions provide practical tools and thought-provoking exercises that you can adapt and apply immediately.

If you’ve ever started a business book but struggled to finish, or if you’re looking for concise, impactful ways to grow as a leader and thinker, this series is for you.

Mentioned in the Episode:

• The purpose and structure of Unfolding Thought.
• Why short meditations can be more effective than lengthy books or training sessions.
• The focus on exploration, reflection, and actionable insights for busy professionals.

Links:

• Learn more: https://unfoldingthought.com
• Contact Eric: eric@inboundandagile.com

Join the Conversation:

Have thoughts about this episode or ideas for future meditations? Share them with us on social media or email Eric at eric@inboundandagile.com.