<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RachelPillionMountin.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enneagram facilitation and coaching based in Denver, Colorado]]></description><link>https://www.rachelpillionmountin.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:18:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.rachelpillionmountin.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA["What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid?" The Journal Prompt That Helped Me Redesign My Career.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaving my 14+ year corporate job was scary; admitting that I wanted more... that was terrifying. And yet, I knew I needed to listen to that little voice inside. This journal prompt was also challenging because I am afraid of most things. But the insights that came out were powerful for me and helped to clarify my new mission statement.  When I finally wrote down what I was afraid of, I could face those fears head-on. IF I weren't afraid of: other people's opinions failing actually trying,...]]></description><link>https://www.rachelpillionmountin.com/post/what-would-you-do-if-you-weren-t-afraid</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f233507cb0726b2dada46b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:53:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bd627a_fe916f2812e24b108bc638097799e4bc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_853,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel Mountin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Enneagram Hit Me Hard (in a Good Way) and the Noises That Followed]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a Flaming Lips song called "The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song" and though you wouldn’t guess it from the title, the lyrics are quite thought-provoking. I recommend listening to it late-night with a group of friends, dancing in a kitchen on a Thanksgiving-Eve in your 20’s (just pure hypothetical).  The chorus presents us with a key question:     “With all your power…what would you do?”  Years later, that question echoed again when I finally understood my Enneagram type and that much of my...]]></description><link>https://www.rachelpillionmountin.com/post/how-the-enneagram-hit-me-hard-in-a-good-way-and-corresponding-noises</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a186f9cd715e99f6b9a5b54</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:19:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bd627a_6db4718a0b894d3db98cc719a12e84f6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel Mountin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s Up to You: How a Positive Mindset Can Change Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how four words changed my day, then my life. A positive mindset can change everything.]]></description><link>https://www.rachelpillionmountin.com/post/how-a-positive-mindset-can-change-everything</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5669945c0b44b4bb710575</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:26:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bd627a_eda3ac9e38d647a694deddf4bf1c0f55~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel Mountin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Engineer's Take: How the Enneagram Provides a Path to Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to use the Enneagram framework for personal and professional growth - tips from an experienced, corporate professional with an engineering background.]]></description><link>https://www.rachelpillionmountin.com/post/an-engineer-s-take-how-the-enneagram-provides-a-path-to-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a32b2c8921e6f3c0c582f31</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:34:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bd627a_475ad76e81e94abea58ca30e61cf571f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel Mountin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Else Can I Do?: 3 Lessons From Half-Marathon Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Besides bringing the song from Encanto to mind, this idea of completing a challenge and then asking "What else can I do?" has recently been on my mind because of running. I'm training for a half marathon, which, to be clear, is a challenge for me. I enjoy running, but typically only run 3 to 4 miles at a time, on a good day. Signing up for a race gave me a goal and identifying a training plan to follow gave me accountability. More accurately: I set a goal and built an accountability framework...]]></description><link>https://www.rachelpillionmountin.com/post/what-else-can-i-do-3-lessons-from-half-marathon-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f22eccde0223ee0a074af8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:25:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bd627a_90ef64ba2d17438a92c98a7cf925d27a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel Mountin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lessons in Improv and Authenticity: How Improv Comedy Taught Me to Be More (and Also Less) Serious]]></title><description><![CDATA[My heart was racing. My fists clenched. My armpits…gross.  It was opening night for Herding Squirrels, our student improv group’s first real show - in front of actual, paying humans, several of whom we didn’t even know (!). Over the course of the evening, I played a range of characters: a midwestern old woman (somehow my go-to accent), a background cat, and Skittles in a vending machine. Lest you think that this was a normal evening for me, let me take you back. At that time I was a...]]></description><link>https://www.rachelpillionmountin.com/post/lessons-in-improv-and-authenticity-how-improv-comedy-taught-me-to-be-more-and-also-less-serious</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f23758d3f2ae6dd91744bf</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:22:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bd627a_e8b8a252e3fc4c87a922e84a4900d2f9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_392,h_489,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel Mountin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Get to Take the Airport Shuttle: How Our Word Choice Impacts Ourselves and Others]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once upon a time our family traveled with young-ish children (ages 5 and 7). We flew into Chicago late one night after delays and a long day overall. It was around 10pm - basically midnight for children and sometimes their parents too. We were exhausted and ready for sweet, sweet sleep. Then we discovered an unexpected obstacle between us and our hotel beds: we would have to take a shuttle to get to our rental car and then to the hotel. As we navigated the enormous airport, we learned the...]]></description><link>https://www.rachelpillionmountin.com/post/we-get-to-take-the-airport-shuttle-how-our-word-choice-impacts-ourselves-and-others</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ef988ad00855f52b1e7642</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:19:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bd627a_649f0f073afb4db28fb6ed862f284b9f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel Mountin</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>