It’s no secret that I’m a fan of Michael Neill.
He introduced me to the Three Principles, a spiritual understanding that has made my life more enjoyable than ever been, and continues to do so. His work inspired my stories like this one and this one.
In case you’re not familiar, Michael is an internationally known coach, teacher and best-selling author, deeply respected in the coaching world.
(You can hear my full-on gush about Michael at the beginning of this podcast episode where he was my guest.)
So when Michael gave me a nickname, I paid attention.
First he called me a “loveable geek.” (I take that as a supreme complement.) But then he named what he thought could be the title of my autobiography.
Inappropriately Joyful.
I really like that one. I said it first, sharing about being my unapologetic self after years of believing my bubbly energy was somehow “inappropriately joyful.”
It captures the essence of how life feels to me, an effervescent, relentless joy, as if it’s always laughing.
I’ve used Inappropriately Joyful in my bio before. But is it a proper tagline for my business?
The other day I asked the Great Chatsby (aka ChatGPT) to identify a blind spot, based on what he knows about me. This is what he said:
“You consistently aim to create transformative, playful, and deeply meaningful experiences for others — but you sometimes underplay or delay fully claiming your own visionary identity as the bold architect of those experiences.
Your playful offers and creative formats show originality and humor. But you often frame them as “for the client” or “for fun” — rarely as a signature expression of your own visionary approach to life and business.
You’re often inviting others in quietly through conversations rather than stepping onto a bigger stage with a bold, compelling presence.
What might open up if you treated your creative instincts and playful ideas not just as tools for others’ transformation, but as the core expression of your public identity — even your brand?”
Aw shit, Chatsby. You nailed it.
I find it easier to highlight the co-creative magic that happens with my clients than to claim my own role as a catalyst. But now I’m playing with the idea of stepping out more boldly with a tagline that could help me express what I’m truly up to.
Something like:
Catalyst for creatives who are making the impossible possible
Not bad, but it could use more magic. Calling myself the “Soulful Sorceress” or “Playful Priestess” is too woo, even for my taste.
Alas, I must reject them all. *sigh*
In the meantime, I’ll enjoy just being me without applying any labels or brand archetyping. Somehow, I think these things will find their way to me if they’re meant to be.
But I am curious…
What tagline would you use to describe what I do?
There’s no prize this time (sorry, no turkey rides of mystery gifts today) other than the joy of word-smithing or the satisfaction of helping me express the heart of my word. But I would surely love to know what you think.
Reply below or message me and share the brilliance of what you see. 🙏🏼
Yours in love and play,
Steph
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