The Courage to Thrive: Recent Episodes
Amber Grace
Women start businesses for a variety of reasons, freedom, flexibility, innovation, legacy, and purpose. And many women do so in combination with employment and motherhood. They know the odds, they understand the risk of failure, they appreciate the risk of burnout, yet they show up with courage. The kind of courage that guarantees they survive, the kind of courage which ensures they thrive. This podcast is designed to celebrate female entrepreneurs, and in particular the courage shown by women in their first year of business. And how do you celebrate such extraordinary individuals? You hand them the microphone and give them the opportunity to share their story. Join Amber, Business Mindset Coach and Founder of Second Steps for weekly interviews with female entrepreneurs. They'll share their trials and triumphs which will inspire you, uplift you, and cause you to consider how courage supports you in your personal or professional life.
If you have a new business and you've been wondering:
- Why am I not getting any clients?
- When will I start making money?
- Is this business a waste of time?
Then this episode is for you!
Tune in to discover 4 essential steps you'll want to action to take your business from endless trial and error to serving real clients, making actual money, and achieving your business goals.
PLUS get your FREE copy of my must-have workbook HOW TO SELL MORE when you're starting out!
Download the FREE workbook HERE
Join the FREE Facebook Group, The Startup Salon HERE
Visit the website HERE
In this episode, I interview special guest, Health Coach, and Business Coach, Brynn Gestewitz.
And it's through our conversation, I make the discovery that it takes navigating through your first year as an entrepreneur - feeling the nerves, the excitement, the discomfort - making the best mistakes, and experiencing incredible growth - to really recognise when you are in alignment with your business.
And Brynn defines this moment of alignment beautifully as one where you come to know who you are, know what you really want to be doing, know you are enough, and most importantly know WHY you've chosen your business path.
And once you reach this space... Everything in business and in life just seems to make sense.
Show Notes
Get Brynn's e-book The Dream Maker - www.DreamMakerEbook.com
Join me in The Startup Salon - https://bit.ly/TheStartupSalon
Starting a new business can be scary.
And most entrepreneurs have a fear of failure.
Although this is natural, it is uncomfortable, and in its extreme, fear of failure can stop you pursuing your business dream.
Typically, we aim to overcome fear of failure by trying to get rid of the fear.
In this episode I talk about a simple yet effective strategy to minimise the risk of failure, and as a result, heavily reduce the fear - so you can take your next steps toward startup success with ease.
Show Links
Take the "Am I ready to launch in 2022" Quiz?
Visit the website here
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Join The Startup Salon online community here
Join me for a chat with Special Guest, Successful Entrepreneur, Soulful Mindset Coach, and My Dear Friend, Jen Parker.
Together we explore Jen's first year in business at Real Vision Life Coaching, the choices, the emotions, the lesson's learned, the aspirations, and the "Really, what was I thinking?!" moments.
In this conversational journey, Jen and I discover that, even if we could do it all over again, we wouldn't change a thing, because sometimes you've just gotta go through the challenges, overcome the obstacles, and figure out who the hell you are, if you want to make it in business.
Find out about Jen Parker and her 12 month soulful mindset coaching membership here.
Follow Jen on Facebook here.
And follow me, Amber Grace, Business Mindset Coach, on Facebook here.
When starting out in your new business, it's easy to get hooked on having a concrete plan to take you from where you are to where you want to be. Spend enough time and energy on planning and you'll create a wall you feel you need to climb in order to reach your goal.
In this episode, I talk about shifting your focus, spending less time on planning and more time on sales activities and being adaptable and agile, so you turn the wall into a bridge. Then I share how you can use a range of different strategies to cross the bridge, while appreciating the journey you take to get to the other side.
If you enjoy this episode, and you're a woman who has just started out in business, I'd love you to join my FREE online community.
Inside you'll get daily pro-tips, weekly live trainings, tools and resources, and opportunities to promote your business. You can join the group here.
Join me for an unscripted, unedited "fly-on-a-wall" look at MY first year as a female entrepreneur.
I tell all, including how my desire to make an impact had me working 21 hours a day, how I took on the role of "Marketing Department" and against all odds, won! And, how I came to realise the Moment of Doubt; when you question if it's all worth it, is actually one of the most pivotal moments in any entrepreneurs journey.
Whether you're just starting out in business, you're in the thick of your first year, or you feel like every year feels like your first - there's bound to be something in this episode which will inspire you to make your first year your best .
LINKS
If you loved the show, you'll want to be part of my online community. Inside you'll be surrounded by courageous women all bravely thriving in their first year of business.
Plus you'll get weekly training, daily pro-tips, opportunities to promote your business, and all my offers for when you're ready to take your next step.
Join me here https://bit.ly/firstyearfemaleentrepreneurs
A cute little introduction to the podcast created in celebration of female entrepreneurs, and in particular the courage shown by women in their first year of business.
Join your host, Amber, Business and Mindset Coach and Founder of Second Steps, every Wednesday evening for a brand new guest, who will inspire you with their story of courage, surviving their first year as an entrepreneur.
And if you're a first year female entrepreneur, check out Amber's Free Online Community.
“You’re not good enough”
“You’ll never be smart enough, successful, or happy”
“People are always laughing at you!”
I take it you’ve met your inner critic. That little voice in your head who stops you from doing what you want. Sure, she means well. She wants to protect you. The only problem, she can’t tell the difference between a school of sharks and an audience of prospective clients. She thinks you need protecting from everything.
The good news? In today’s episode I help you make the choice between letting your inner critic lead your life, or taking back control and living life on your terms.
Links and resources:
- FREE 3-Part Guide “Self-Care isn’t Selfish”: GET YOURS HERE
- ABOUT SECOND STEPS: secondsteps.com.au
- FOLLOW: @secondstepsau
Like most people, you probably do a pretty good job of making time for others and caring for loved ones. All this care for others, often means you’re probably forgetting to make time for the most important person in your life: You.
And I hear you, when other people need you, the idea of self-care seems selfish doesn’t it?
In today’s episode, I have some hard truths you need to hear and I'm also sharing with you six tips for incorporating self-care into your busy routine with ease.
Links and resources:
- FREE 3-Part Guide “Self-Care isn’t Selfish”: GET YOURS HERE
- ABOUT SECOND STEPS: secondsteps.com.au
- FOLLOW: @secondstepsau
Whether it be studies, career, parenting, relationships, living arrangements, financial situation, or even health and wellbeing, it’s not uncommon to end up living a life because you felt the need to follow a certain path at the time, or because you thought others had expectations of you.
Through sharing my own story, I give you the clues to determine if you're living a life of circumstance. And if you think you are, the reassurance that it IS possible to shift to a life more aligned with you and what you want...your dream life.
Resources and Links
- FREE Dream Life Discovery Session: BOOK HERE
- THE WEBSITE: secondsteps.com.au
- Follow on FACEBOOK: @secondstepsAUS
- Follow on INSTAGRAM: @secondstepsau
Dwelling on the past may be unhelpful, but looking back at the past, with intention and purpose, is actually beneficial.
This kind of thinking, known as reflection, is exactly what I talk about in this episode of The Courage to Thrive.
There are many reasons why you might want to reflect, but I’ll be honing in on how reflection can help you gain clarity. And who doesn’t want a little more clarity in times like these, when we’re surrounded with so much change.
Links & Resources
- Book your FREE Dream Life Discovery Session here
- Learn more about Second Steps here
- Follow Second Steps on Instagram here
Uncertainty is all around you, even more so today. Whether it be the global pandemic, the economy, or your personal finances, health, or relationships, you are often uncertain about what lies ahead in life. Yet, just like me, you likely crave security and control over your life.
How do you get more comfortable with uncertainty? In this episode you’ll discover my top 4 tips to help you navigate uncertainty without stress, anxiety, or overwhelm, so you can get back to living the life you want.
Links and resources:
- FREE Back to Being You Sample Session: BOOK HERE
- VISIT MY WEBSITE: secondsteps.com.au
- JOIN THE FREE ONLINE COMMUNITY: Your Best You
- FOLLOW: @secondstepsau
Habits become such a part of our subconscious or play out on autopilot that we don’t always realise that we have them.
When you acknowledge and get to know your habits, you’re taking the first step to putting a stop to them. And this is exactly what I’ll cover in today’s episode, the final episode for season one.
Links and resources:
- VISIT MY WEBSITE: secondsteps.com.au
- JOIN THE FREE ONLINE COMMUNITY: Your Best You
- FOLLOW: Facebook @ secondstepsAUS
Unless you’re living in a comfy cocoon, judgements are a part of your everyday life. Whether they be judgements of yourself made by you or judgements towards you from others, judgement can be pretty difficult to avoid.
And as difficult as it can be for some to accept a compliment, what can be even more crippling, especially if not dealt with effectively is criticism.
If you’ve ever wished you had a better way to deal with criticism, you need to tune in, because in this episode I share how you can effectively deal with criticism, as in without letting it crush your confidence.
Links and resources:
WEBSITE & FREEBIES: secondsteps.com.au
FOLLOW: Instagram @secondstepsau
ONLINE COMMUNITY: https://bit.ly/SetbacksToSolutionsGroup
Self-worth is hugely powerful and a lack of self-worth can have an enormous impact on you, your wellbeing, and your life in general.
It’s because of this, that I think it’s such an important conversation to have. That and the fact that if you’re anything like me, you don’t tend to have conversations such as this over coffee with friends.
So grab a cuppa, sit back in your favourite chair, and let’s talk about how you can improve self-worth with one of my favourite strategies.
Links and resources:
- EMPOWERED TO THRIVE ACADEMY: https://secondstepsonline.com/empowered-to-thrive
- WEBSITE:secondsteps.com.au
- FOLLOW: Facebook @ secondstepsAUS
- ONLINE COMMUNITY: https://bit.ly/SetbacksToSolutionsGroup
When problems arise in your life, whether individually or in waves, you typically have three choices:
1. Ignore the problem and hope it solves itself
2. Manage the problem alone and risk ineffectiveness or exhaustion
3. Work with a professional and solve your problem with more perspective and tools
In this episode of The Courage to Thrive, I explore each option and reveal what it's like to work with a Life Coach and Why you may wish to work with a Life Coach.
Links and resources:
MASTER YOUR LIFE WORKBOOK: https://bit.ly/FREE_MYL_WORKBOOK
WEBSITE: secondsteps.com.au
FOLLOW: Facebook @ secondstepsaus
ONLINE COMMUNITY: https://bit.ly/SetbacksToSolutionsGroup
What would need to change in your life for you to really thrive?
Have you spent time getting to know your problems?
Are you familiar with your true reality?
Is facing your reality too difficult, too time consuming, too overwhelming, leaving you to claim "everything" needs an overhaul?
If you embark on a journey to thrive without really knowing where you’re at, what you need or want to change, what needs to be different, it’s unlikely you will accomplish your mission.
In this episode I reveal why it's so important to evaluate your true reality in order to overcome obstacles and begin to thrive in life.
FREEBIES:Master Your Life Workbook Download it FREE here ABOUT SECOND STEPS:View the website and services hereFOLLOW:Facebook | InstagramOUR ONLINE COMMUNITY: Join Setbacks to Solutions
Does it ever feel like you’re the only one living a luke-warm life? Do you ever feel envious as you scroll your way through social media? Do you ever wonder why everyone else seems to have it all and be able to keep it all together?
If you answered yes to all or any of these, chances are you’re in a state of survival.
In today’s podcast, I share with you the difference between surviving in life and truly thriving and leave you with a choice to make about how you wish to live your life.
Links and resources:
VIEW WEBSITE & DOWNLOAD FREEBIE: secondsteps.com.au
FOLLOW: Facebook @ secondstepsaus
One of the unhelpful coping strategies I found the most challenging (not impossible) to let go of was self-harm.
And let me tell you, when I share my secret, when I reveal how I overcame my go-to band-aid-technique, which had served a purpose in my life for almost three decades, you, like everyone else I’ve told, will likely laugh.
So, how do you shift from a strategy that feels like it’s working and has become so deeply ingrained?
Join me as I reveal all in an “air your dirty laundry” style episode which will encourage you to take the next step in your journey from surviving to thriving in life.
Links and resources:
FREEBIES: https://secondsteps.kartra.com/page/Opt105
WEBSITE: secondsteps.com.au
FOLLOW: Facebook @ secondstepsaus
Is there something you shy away from? Is it something that always ends up at the bottom of your to-do list?
In this episode, I share my challenges with confidence and how a lack of confidence has seen me avoiding certain tasks like the plague. In doing so, I uncover the key differences between self-worth and self-confidence and reveal how taking small steps to improve confidence can also have a positive impact on self-worth.
If you’ve ever stepped back from something you know will benefit you or you’ve ever found yourself wondering why your high self-esteem doesn’t translate into confidence; the kind of confidence that sees you saying “yes” to more of the things you want in life, this episode is for you.
- FREEBIES: https://secondsteps.kartra.com/page/KOq93
- WEBSITE: secondsteps.com.au
- FOLLOW: Facebook @ secondstepsAUS
Ever had one of those moments where you drive from one destination, arrive at another, and are left wondering how you even got there?
These types of events may happen sporadically, but for some of us it can feel more like “last time I checked, I was 31 and all of a sudden I’m 40!”
If you don't want life to pass you by, then you need my 4-step process to stop living life on autopilot.
Want to know more about switching from autopilot to a more mindful, productive, healthier life?
>>CLICK HERE<< to book your FREE Stop the Struggle Session.
When you’re going through a difficult time, the one thing you want is for things to be different. You’re desperate for things to change, for life or at least a situation or how you’re feeling to get better.
Isn’t it often the case though that this level of change seems to require so much energy, so much effort, that it feels just about impossible?
So what can you do? Where do you start? How do you manage to make that mountainous change that seems impossible?
In this episode I share a story about a 2 minute shower which helped me discover the answer to each of these questions.
Visit the websitesecondsteps.com.au Join my 5 Day Confidence Booster Here
Welcome to The Courage to Thrive!
This podcast will take you on a journey from surviving to thriving.
Each week I’ll share educational snippets, personal stories of my own, and stories shared by others about the steps taken to shift from a place of surviving to one of truly thriving.
I'm Amber and as a Business Owner, Life Coach, and someone with lived experience of recovery from mental illness, I am absolutely passionate about helping individuals find their path in life.
I invite you to join my FREE 5 Day Confidence Booster, where over 5 days I’ll share tips and techniques, direct to your inbox, to help you let go of fear of judgement and create a more confident version of you.
Click Here to Sign Up!Visit my websitesecondsteps.com.au