Lauren Best on Attitude, Preparation and The Power of Voice

Episode 34

On this Episode of Fulfillment Equation


This week, I’m talking to talented musician and published poet, Lauren Best. As an experienced vocal coach, Lauren talks about the power of voice and how singing is a gateway to many of the fulfillment foundations – things like relaxation, movement, connection to others, connection to our bodies, intuition, etc. Whether you’re wanting to sing or build some other skill, Lauren has some great insights and advice that applies to all of us.

We take a deep dive to discover that attitude is a product of mindset and energy (attitude = mindset x energy) and that preparation is a combination of managing your expectations and doing the work (preparation = expectations + effort). We also discuss the importance of “3 P’s”: preparation, presence and purpose.

One of my favourite parts of the conversation was building Lauren’s equation together:

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About the Guest

As an experienced musician and a published poet, Lauren Best knows a lot about finding her voice and has worked to help others find their voices as well. Lauren’s music has been heard coast to coast since her debut album release in 2011, and she’s collaborated across genres and art forms with work in music, poetry, theatre, film and digital media. She was Owen Sound’s Poet Laureate from 2017-2019 and her latest book of poems is called “Just Leaves”. Lauren has a podcast called “Lauren’s Best” in which she focuses on reclaiming your creativity, reawakening your voice and connecting with courage. She is also a mother and an avid nature lover.

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