Ep 80: Focus Forward: Lessons from Four Years of Curiosity and Connection (ft. Sean Potts)
Thu Feb 05 2026
Hi everyone! I announced it in the last episode, but in case you didn’t catch it, this will be my last Focus Forward episode so I thought we could dive a little into the experience of doing a podcast and share some of what we’ve learned. First, I want to take a moment to reflect on what I’ve come to understand after hosting this show for the past four years, and what I hope you carry with you from Focus Forward. Then, I’ll share a recording of a conversation Sean Potts, our editor and producer, and I had talking about the show and what it was like for us to build it from the ground up. There’s also a fun blooper reel at the end before our final outro.
I truly hope that Focus Forward has helped you feel less alone, more informed, and more willing to ask for help when you need it. Learning about yourself is not a weakness. It’s one of the first steps toward meaningful change.
Thank you so much for taking time out of your days to listen over the past four years - There aren’t really words that express the feelings I have about this experience. Just know that I’m grateful for every one of you. I also want to thank the staff and leadership at Beyond BookSmart for supporting me over the years. I’ve forged friendships that will last a lifetime.
Here are some of the resources we have available for you if you’d like some additional support:
Executive Function Coaching for Students; beyondbooksmart.com/students
Executive Function Coaching for Adults: worksmartcoaching.com
Learn More About Our MAP Program: map.worksmartcoaching.com
Executive Function Workshops for Educators: braintracks.com
Executive Function training for companies: worksmartcoaching.com/training
I’d love to stay in touch, so feel free to reach out via email, which is hchoi@beyondbooksmart.com (I’ll still be coaching) still have my Beyond Booksmart email as I’m still coaching for them)
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Hi everyone! I announced it in the last episode, but in case you didn’t catch it, this will be my last Focus Forward episode so I thought we could dive a little into the experience of doing a podcast and share some of what we’ve learned. First, I want to take a moment to reflect on what I’ve come to understand after hosting this show for the past four years, and what I hope you carry with you from Focus Forward. Then, I’ll share a recording of a conversation Sean Potts, our editor and producer, and I had talking about the show and what it was like for us to build it from the ground up. There’s also a fun blooper reel at the end before our final outro. I truly hope that Focus Forward has helped you feel less alone, more informed, and more willing to ask for help when you need it. Learning about yourself is not a weakness. It’s one of the first steps toward meaningful change. Thank you so much for taking time out of your days to listen over the past four years - There aren’t really words that express the feelings I have about this experience. Just know that I’m grateful for every one of you. I also want to thank the staff and leadership at Beyond BookSmart for supporting me over the years. I’ve forged friendships that will last a lifetime. Here are some of the resources we have available for you if you’d like some additional support: Executive Function Coaching for Students; beyondbooksmart.com/students Executive Function Coaching for Adults: worksmartcoaching.com Learn More About Our MAP Program: map.worksmartcoaching.com Executive Function Workshops for Educators: braintracks.com Executive Function training for companies: worksmartcoaching.com/training I’d love to stay in touch, so feel free to reach out via email, which is hchoi@beyondbooksmart.com (I’ll still be coaching) still have my Beyond Booksmart email as I’m still coaching for them)