The Universe Is Hiring: Finding Purpose and Taking Action with Anniston Riekstins
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In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with leadership coach and author Anniston Riekstins to talk about purpose, personal growth, and the mindset shifts that help people take action in their lives.
Anniston shares the inspiration behind her book The Universe Is Hiring and explains why many people spend years consuming personal development content without actually applying it. The conversation explores how self-awareness, service, and small intentional actions can create real change.
Ryan and Anniston also discuss how discovering your unique strengths and leaning into what truly lights you up can open new opportunities—both personally and professionally.
Topics Covered
• The concept behind The Universe Is Hiring • Why personal development only works when you apply it • Re-thinking your relationship with time and priorities • The “authentic self-resume” exercise for discovering your strengths • Overcoming fear and self-doubt when pursuing purpose • Why fulfillment comes from growth and progress • How service can shift your mindset and create momentum • Empowering individuals within organizations
Connect With Guest & Host
Anniston Riekstins
Author — The Universe Is Hiring Co-Host — The InPowered Life Podcast
Instagram: @annistonblairriekstins
Podcast: The InPowered Life Podcast
Book: The Universe Is Hiring: Discover the Role You Were Born to Fill
Ryan Alford
Host — Right About Now
Website: ryanisright.com
Instagram: @ryanalford
Raw Description
<p class="text-node">In this episode of <strong>Right About Now</strong>, Ryan Alford sits down with leadership coach and author <strong>Anniston Riekstins</strong> to talk about purpose, personal growth, and the mindset shifts that help people take action in their lives.</p><p class="text-node">Anniston shares the inspiration behind her book <em>The Universe Is Hiring</em> and explains why many people spend years consuming personal development content without actually applying it. The conversation explores how self-awareness, service, and small intentional actions can create real change.</p><p class="text-node">Ryan and Anniston also discuss how discovering your unique strengths and leaning into what truly lights you up can open new opportunities—both personally and professionally.</p><h2 class="heading-node"><strong>Topics Covered</strong></h2><p class="text-node">• The concept behind <em>The Universe Is Hiring<br></em> • Why personal development only works when you apply it<br> • Re-thinking your relationship with time and priorities<br> • The “authentic self-resume” exercise for discovering your strengths<br> • Overcoming fear and self-doubt when pursuing purpose<br> • Why fulfillment comes from growth and progress<br> • How service can shift your mindset and create momentum<br> • Empowering individuals within organizations</p><h3 class="heading-node"><strong>Connect With Guest & Host</strong></h3><h3 class="heading-node"><strong>Anniston Riekstins</strong></h3><p class="text-node">Author — The Universe Is Hiring<br>Co-Host — The InPowered Life Podcast</p><p class="text-node">Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annistonblairriekstins/</p><p class="text-node">Podcast: The InPowered Life Podcast</p><p class="text-node">Book: The Universe Is Hiring: Discover the Role You Were Born to Fill</p><h3 class="heading-node"><strong>Ryan Alford</strong></h3><p class="text-node">Host — Right About Now</p><p class="text-node">Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://ryanisright.com">https://ryanisright.com</a></p><p class="text-node">Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford">https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford</a></p><p class="text-node"><br></p>
Show Notes
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with leadership coach and author Anniston Riekstins to talk about purpose, personal growth, and the mindset shifts that help people take action in their lives.
Anniston shares the inspiration behind her book The Universe Is Hiring and explains why many people spend years consuming personal development content without actually applying it. The conversation explores how self-awareness, service, and small intentional actions can create real change.
Ryan and Anniston also discuss how discovering your unique strengths and leaning into what truly lights you up can open new opportunities—both personally and professionally.
Topics Covered
• The concept behind The Universe Is Hiring • Why personal development only works when you apply it • Re-thinking your relationship with time and priorities • The “authentic self-resume” exercise for discovering your strengths • Overcoming fear and self-doubt when pursuing purpose • Why fulfillment comes from growth and progress • How service can shift your mindset and create momentum • Empowering individuals within organizations
Connect With Guest & Host
Anniston Riekstins
Author — The Universe Is Hiring Co-Host — The InPowered Life Podcast
Instagram: @annistonblairriekstins
Podcast: The InPowered Life Podcast
Book: The Universe Is Hiring: Discover the Role You Were Born to Fill
Ryan Alford
Host — Right About Now
Website: ryanisright.com
Instagram: @ryanalford
Raw Description
<p class="text-node">In this episode of <strong>Right About Now</strong>, Ryan Alford sits down with leadership coach and author <strong>Anniston Riekstins</strong> to talk about purpose, personal growth, and the mindset shifts that help people take action in their lives.</p><p class="text-node">Anniston shares the inspiration behind her book <em>The Universe Is Hiring</em> and explains why many people spend years consuming personal development content without actually applying it. The conversation explores how self-awareness, service, and small intentional actions can create real change.</p><p class="text-node">Ryan and Anniston also discuss how discovering your unique strengths and leaning into what truly lights you up can open new opportunities—both personally and professionally.</p><h2 class="heading-node"><strong>Topics Covered</strong></h2><p class="text-node">• The concept behind <em>The Universe Is Hiring<br></em> • Why personal development only works when you apply it<br> • Re-thinking your relationship with time and priorities<br> • The “authentic self-resume” exercise for discovering your strengths<br> • Overcoming fear and self-doubt when pursuing purpose<br> • Why fulfillment comes from growth and progress<br> • How service can shift your mindset and create momentum<br> • Empowering individuals within organizations</p><h3 class="heading-node"><strong>Connect With Guest & Host</strong></h3><h3 class="heading-node"><strong>Anniston Riekstins</strong></h3><p class="text-node">Author — The Universe Is Hiring<br>Co-Host — The InPowered Life Podcast</p><p class="text-node">Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annistonblairriekstins/</p><p class="text-node">Podcast: The InPowered Life Podcast</p><p class="text-node">Book: The Universe Is Hiring: Discover the Role You Were Born to Fill</p><h3 class="heading-node"><strong>Ryan Alford</strong></h3><p class="text-node">Host — Right About Now</p><p class="text-node">Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://ryanisright.com">https://ryanisright.com</a></p><p class="text-node">Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford">https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford</a></p><p class="text-node"><br></p>