“Showing Up” at the Shore: Marcy Axelrod on Thriving in Life, Work, and Rye Beach

Beachside Banter w/Bee

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Episode Summary:
In this episode of Beachside Banter with Bee, we dive into the transformative power of "Showing Up" with bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and management consultant Marcy Axelrod. Marcy’s book, How We Choose to Show Up, has helped thousands of people deepen their connections, enhance their experiences, and bring more meaning into their lives. Drawing from over 20 years of research and experience in Wall Street, Silicon Valley, and the corporate world, Marcy shares powerful insights on how neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral economics can shape our daily choices and long-term success.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What it really means to "Show Up" and why it’s a game-changer for your life and career.
• How Marcy’s research has transformed personal and professional growth for thousands.
• The science behind our decision-making and how we can harness it to live more fulfilling lives.
• The role of curiosity, intention, and self-connection in thriving.
• Why major corporations like HP, SAP, and Cisco have embraced Marcy’s insights for innovation and leadership.
• Practical steps to start Showing Up today!

About Our Guest:
Marcy Axelrod is a bestselling and award-winning author, a 2X TEDx speaker, and a recognized expert in human performance and business strategy. Her book, How We Choose to Show Up, is a #1 Bestseller and recipient of the prestigious Hayakawa book prize. With a background at Lehman Brothers and experience working with global tech giants, Marcy integrates cutting-edge research with real-world application to drive personal and organizational growth.

Her work has been featured in Forbes, Psychology Today, and The Marketing Journal, and has earned praise from professors at Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Columbia, and Cornell.

Timestamps:

00:20: Introducing Marcy Axelrod

02:51: What “How We Choose to Show Up” is Really About

14:40: How Do I Show Up Better for Myself & for Everyone Else?

25:20 What Inspired Marcy to Go Down this Route

34:20 Why We Have 2 Attention Systems and Why It’s a Big Deal

38:40 How We Can Find Marcy’s Book

41:35 What Does ‘Paradise’ Mean to Marcy

Connect with Marcy:

• Website: https://choosetoshowup.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcy?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name
• Book: How We Choose to Show Up

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Chapters

1. “Showing Up” at the Shore: Marcy Axelrod on Thriving in Life, Work, and Rye Beach (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Marci Axelrod (00:00:13)

3. The Three Roles of Showing Up (00:01:08)

4. Moving Along the Continuum of Presence (00:07:28)

5. Breaking Free from Being Barely There (00:15:30)

6. How Beach Experiences Shape Our Awareness (00:25:11)

7. Two Attention Systems and Finding Balance (00:34:57)

8. Creating Paradise Through Natural Design (00:40:24)