Episode 84

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16th Oct 2026

Follow the Energy: The Secret to Creating a Life That Lights You Up

What if the secret to creating a life you love isn’t about doing more, but about learning to follow your energy?

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own journey and sharing one of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned: Your energy is your greatest asset, and what lights you up is worth paying attention to.

From a life-changing Outward Bound wilderness adventure to the unexpected twists and turns that have shaped my life and career, I’m sharing how learning to trust what energizes me has opened doors to incredible opportunities, deeper connections, and a greater sense of purpose.

We’ll explore the emerging concept of Energy Intelligence™, why your energy matters more than you might realize, and how the things that naturally excite, inspire, and energize you can be powerful clues to the life you’re meant to create.

Because here's what I believe: You don't have to have it all figured out to take the next step. Sometimes, you just have to follow the energy.

If you've been feeling stuck, drained, disconnected, or simply wondering what's next, this episode is an invitation to get curious about what makes you feel most alive, reclaim your power, and start creating a life that feels as good as it looks.

I'm also sharing a little sneak peek into what's coming next, including some exciting ideas around The Energy Lab and the future of this podcast!

My hope is that you walk away with one powerful question: What lights me up, and what might be possible if I gave myself permission to follow it?

Let's dive in!

Marli Williams is an international keynote speaker, master facilitator, and joy instigator who has worked with organizations such as Nike, United Way, Doordash, along with many colleges and schools across the United States. She first fell in love with transformational leadership as a camp counselor when she was 19 years old. After getting two degrees and 15 years of leadership training, Marli decided to give herself permission to be the “Professional Camp Counselor” she knew she was born to be. Now she helps incredible people and organizations stop waiting for permission and start taking bold action to be the leaders and changemakers they’ve always wanted to be through the power of play and cultivating joy everyday. She loves helping people go from stuck to STOKED and actually created her own deck of inspirational messages called StokeQuotes™ which was then followed by The Connect Deck™ to inspire more meaningful conversations. Her ultimate mission in the world is to help others say YES to themselves and their big crazy dreams (while having fun doing it!) To learn more about Marli’s work go to www.marliwilliams.com and follow her on Instagram @marliwilliams

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