My Freedom Grove Podcast: Recent Episodes
Gretchen Hernandez
If you don't take care of your Mental Health, your business won't matter.
Being a successful entrepreneur depends on a healthy mindset, aligned processes that support your business & life strategy and goals, and being part of a collaborative community of support.
My Freedom Grove podcast sets you up for success with this 3 tiered holistic approach. Get inspired and get moving in your business while taking care of you.
What makes your Product profitable? The obvious answer is to provide a solution to a real world problem for your client. What about the not so obvious factor? Have you considered Partnerships? Do you know what a partnership is? Are you sure that's what it is? Hmmm, there might be something you're missing. My guest, Tarryne West - CEO & Lead Coach at Change One Woman, has something you need to hear. Tarryne has been in business for 13 years helping individuals, small businesses and large corporations. She knows what works. And she's going to let you in on the strategy.
In addition to being absolutely delightful, Tarryne provides incredible insight into the world of Bespoke Corporate Coaching Packages. This is an absolute MUST listen if you are considering a business that supports Business to Business when teams are involved. COME LEARN FROM TARRYNE WEST at the PLATFORM & PROFIT SUMMIT May 1-3rd. She's giving you the framework to create your profitable VIP Day. In this episode we explore:
- Creating a profitable VIP day, the right way
- Creating Products & Leveraging Partnerships
- The Single Most Important Question to Ask in Partnership Pitches
- Equal Value Transfer
- Corporate Programs - a 3 Way Partnership
- The Brilliance & Profit Potential of Diversity in Partnerships
- Get your Free Ticket to the Platform & Profit Summit (30+ industry leaders)
Links from this Episode
- Platform & Profit Summit - get your free ticket to benefit from the wisdom, action plans and journeys of 30+ speakers.
- Changeonewoman.com
- IG -Tarryne West Coaching
- FB - Tarryne West
I missed a huge opportunity my first 2 years of business. Nobody told me about the Facebook Pixel. All the work I put into social media and driving traffic to my website for 2 years gave zero benefit when I went to run Facebook ads. I had to start with a 100% cold audience. I felt so cheated and heartbroken.
We can all agree that a person is more likely to buy from a company they already know about. So, it's not that you can't get results from ads with a cold audience. It's that you can get bigger, better results and your ads can cost less.
I don't want you to miss out. Even if you're not ready to run Facebook Ads, you'll want to install the Pixel. That way, when you're ready for ads, you'll have a nice warm audience. None of your social media effort would have been wasted. But first, do you know what a Facebook Pixel is?
In this episode I'm going to share what the Facebook Pixel is, how you can benefit from it, how to set one up, plus a sneak peak at 1 advanced topic that will help you significantly drive up results and lower cost. In this episode we explore:
- Is your phone really listening to you? Or is it the Pixel?
- What a Facebook Pixel is and how it works
- Tips you can use as a consumer (especially if you want the ads to stop)
- Ways to use the Facebook Pixel to Help Your Business
- How to Set up your Facebook Pixel
- How the Pixel can help you get better, cheaper results.
- Get your Free Ticket to the Platform & Profit Summit (30+ industry leaders, $70k in prizes)
You're running Facebook Ads and getting no Sales. Your first question is always "Is my Ad Working?" and "What should I change?". Or you may be in the all or nothing camp. If you're not getting sales you may decide "Facebook Ads don't work." I get it. It can be frustrating. Plus you're losing money.
That's why you need to know about ad metrics and how to read them. Not only will you know if your ad is working, your data will tell you what needs to change. Even better, some metrics and drilldown features in Meta Ads Manager will help you make your ads more affordable.
Today we're going to have some ad metric fun. Remember, metrics are just neutral numbers. The numbers don't mean anything about us as a person. It also doesn't mean anything about our product/service or business. The number is there to help interpret experiments. Get ready to jot down a few notes. We're diving into ROI, ROAS, Impressions, Frequency, Click Through Rate, Cost per Click, Cost per Result and Click Through Rate (All). You'll walk away know what they are, what targets indicate "its working" and how to use the numbers to lower your ad cost, get more sales and profit. Plus, you'll hear the exciting announcement about the Platform & Profit Summit happening May 1-3rd. Click the link to get your free ticket!
In this episode we explore:
- What are high level metrics and what do you do with them? - ROI & ROAS
- The 6 important metrics for an ad
- Which metric targets mean the ad is "working"?
- Working Ad vs. Optimized Ad to generate profit
- The right time to throw a lot of money at an Ad.
- Special Offer to get click-by-click video guidance to setup run your Facebook Ads.
Facebook Ads are a great way to drive traffic to your website and offers. But how do you get them to work? It comes down to 4 things. Just like a puzzle, Facebook Ads only work if all the correct puzzle pieces are present and they are in the right positions.
In today's episode you'll learn what the 4 magical components are and how to test to make sure they are correct. Once all 4 are correct, you're golden!
Worried you're going to get lost or overwhelmed? I've included the strategy for how to do micro tests on one component at a time. It helps you stay focused, get your results faster and keep your Facebook ad spend small.
If you need an extra boost of energy, mood and clearing of brainfog to get your testing done, I recommend trying Magic Mind's Productivity Shots. It's amazing how 2 ounces of refreshing green juice per day can benefit you and your business! Enjoy a discount of up to 56% off your first subscription of Magic Mind's Productivity Shots by using the special link www.magicmind.com/MYFREEDOM. Plus you can get 20% of your first purchase when you enter the code MYFREEDOM20.
In this episode we explore:
- Ensuring your ad is shown to your Ideal Clients
- Static image, video or carousel...which works best?
- Not great with headlines? Me neither, here's the thing that helped.
- Does your copy have "the connection factor?"
- Why throwing in the towel after 1 Facebook Ad doesn't help your business
- Special Offer to get click-by-click video guidance to setup run your Facebook Ads.
Facebook Ads are a tempting way to get clients. But, will they work for you? You already know they'll be an investment of money. And most likely money is kinda tight because you need clients. That's why you're considering Facebook Ads in the first place.
Before you jump in and pay for ads, it's best to get some education first. You're in luck! During the month of April I'm releasing a 5 episode podcast series all about Facebook Ads. See below for a sneak peak at the upcoming episodes.
In today's episode you'll learn the types of Facebook Ads, the purpose of each type, the approximate cost of each type, and the difference between Cold & Warm audiences.
EVEN BETTER - I'll reveal 2 surprising ways that Facebook Ads can increase your Facebook Business Page following and give you Irresistible Offer Research poll data. Afterall, you don't want to build a product, service or sales funnel offer that nobody wants, right?
Facebook Ads provide Data to Make Decisions. The Data always reveals the Answers to make everything work. You need a Clear Head. That's where Magic Mind's Productivity Shots come in. They help clear the brain fog, bump up your mood and give you energy. Enjoy a discount of up to 56% off your first subscription of Magic Mind's Productivity Shots by using the special link www.magicmind.com/MYFREEDOM. Plus you can get 20% of your first purchase when you enter the code MYFREEDOM20.
In this episode we explore:
- The REAL purpose of Facebook Ads
- The 6 types of Facebook Ads
- Approximate price of each type of Facebook Ads
- How to use Facebook Ads to research your Irresistible Offer before you build it
- How to use Facebook Ads to grow your Facebook Business page following
- Special Offer to get click-by-click video guidance to setup run your Facebook Ads.
SNEAK PREVIEW OF 5 Part Facebook Ad Series (coming throughout April 2024) Ep 192 Should I run Facebook Ads?
Ep 193 The 4 Components that make Facebook Ads Work
Ep 194 How do I know if my Facebook Ads are Working? (Metrics Demystified)
Ep 195 How Does a Meta Pixel help?
Ep 196 Use it or Lose It - Planning & Keeping Track of Facebook Ad Testing Data
How do you keep your "Business Lights" on when you're having a significant energy dip, mental or physical health challenge, or unexpected life whammy?
It happens. You're human. You may wish you felt supercharged every day. But, that's not the human experience.
When you had an employee job, you hoped you had a sick day to use. You'd still get paid and you could rest.
But now you run a business...cue the anxiety and frustration.
WAIT.
NOPE.
REVERSE THAT. CUE THE...COMPASSION
If you have anything other than compassionate thoughts about your energy, your remaining supply will disappear all together.
Instead, let's use compassion, some tips and strategies, and a little secret energy boost to pop you back up. Plus, we'll also reveal some tips & tricks to keep your business running while you take a step back.
Psst....do you know what a Glimmer Window is? You're about to find out.
NEW EXPERIMENT - This podcast is being shared as both a VIDEO and traditional audio file!
In this episode we explore:
- My secret energy booster
- Let's Talk - 3 Terms that give us a common language
- Self Preservation & Business Damage Control - When to Pull Back
- How to Keep The Business Lights On (and what that looks like)
- Generating Glimmer Window
Oh no! This can't be happening! Dang Life Whammies! Just when you got all your ducks in a row, something comes along and knocks them down. Again. And again. What the heck? How are you supposed to run a business when Life Whammies happen? Maybe your business runs differently for a little bit. That's OK. If you don't put your Mental Health first, your business won't matter.
You may get knocked down, but that doesn't mean you stay down. In fact, you may Rise even taller because those Life Whammies were a Catalyst. A Catalyst to Believe New Things.
Get your pen and paper ready. You'll jot down a few things today. I'm going to introduce you to a quick daily practice you can use to evolve into Believing a New Thing about yourself. It's really easy. It's one exercise and 5 questions.
Yes, even that impossible thing you really wish you could believe...you can believe it.
When you believe it, you'll see the path unfold on how to go from Belief to Reality. The first big step is Believing the New Thing.
In this episode we explore:
- Sneak peak of April & May...Facebook Ads!
- Life Whammies and Making Compassionate Space
- Putting Mental Health 1st with a Decision to Believe a New Thing
- Permission for Practical through Delusional Thoughts
- 30 Day Practice to Believe New Things
- From ew Belief to Reality
Tight jaw, heavy chest and tense body = nervous system hijacked by money scarcity.
It happens to everyone. Life whammies happen. As entrepreneurs we get the added bonus of business whammies and sales scarcity.
This episode isn't about how to soothe your nervous system when this happens. This episode is about prevention.
How great would it be if you could just relax? Even better, what if you didn't have to feel this way ever? Perhaps 2024 is the year to finally create your money buckets. Not sure what I mean and how to create them? I'm sharing tips and some special buckets you may have never considered.
Join me as I share a few of my lessons learned from 2023 expensive business experiments and life whammies. Lessons learned always lead to "What would be better next time?" This is the perfect question as we head into the 2024 Business Vision & Plannign workshop. In this episode we explore:
- Lessons learned - expensive business experiments & personal whammies
- Planning experiments and FB ads based on costs
- Business & Personal Money Buckets
- The 3 Types of Business years
- How to bring these concepts in your 2024 Business Vision
Make 2024 The Year IT Happens! This year is full of possibilities. Let's get you ready to recieve all of the abundance. Ever start off the New Year with the same goal you had in previous years? If the goal was not met before, you may be unintentionally bringing in emotional baggage that will slow you down. What you need is something brand new. Something for which you have no evidence about outcome either way. Instead you get to feel wonder and freedom. This episode is going to get those creative juices flowing.
Goals are so much easier when you know all the pieces. Have you allowed the Universe to align you with the right people to get those pieces? I have a couple of tips that will allow inspiration to kick in.
But, are you ready to recieve all of the abundance that's coming your way? At first you might think "Of Course!" But are you really? Let's take a look at these 4 systems. I bet you'll find yourself thinking "Oh wow, I never thought about that before." Exactly. That's why I'm here to help. I can't wait to see what's in store for your 2024!
In this episode we explore:
- The exiliration of doing new things and estabilishing new habits
- Allowing Universal alignment for biggest impact
- Exploring new Thought Communities
- The 4 Systems You need in place to Recieve Abundance
Timestamps
[0:47] Dealt too many cards? Or Gifted with Possibilities? - How a family card game can shift your perspective of what's needed for success.
[2:35] The Best Goals are Exciting and New - Plus No Evidence - Don't let old baggage weigh you down by retrying failed dreams. Shift into curiousity, wonder and excitement of something new. Plus learn about 1 easy tool that will help you establish the habits to ensure your success with the new goal.
[7:10] Allow for Universal Alignment for Your Biggest Impact- You'll be blown away when you experience it. There is at least 1 new connection out there that will completely change the trajectory of your business and life. Are you open to allow this alignment? Where do you start?....listen in, I've got some suggestions.
[14:07] Ready to Recieve? Maybe. But are your Systems?- Abundance happens, especially when you've made space for it and put out the welcome mat. We'll go over the 4 systems to have ready to ensure 2024 is The Year It Happens!
If you find yourself thinking “I wish, I wish, I wish…”, you might actually be unconsciously blocking yourself from achieving what you want in your life and in your business. Let’s get out of the “I wish” way of thinking, and into the “of course” energy.
“Of course I will sign that client.”
“Of course I will meet that business milestone.”
“Of course I will take my vacation to the Bahamas this year.”
To make this shift, you have to lean into the Law of Attraction which means you believe that a certain thing will happen for you. Think of it like “If you build it, they will come.” It’s time to believe it will happen, and get ready for it.
In this episode we explore:
- Manifestation for business success
- How to lean into the “of course” energy
- Making space for your dreams, goals, vision
- Preparing for your manifestations to happen
Have you ever had something happen in your life or your business and thought to yourself, “Wow! What a lucky coincidence!”?
Well, I am here to tell you that I don’t believe in coincidences. I believe in Universal Alignment. The Universe is taking care of you and putting people in your path that you need. (Or putting you in someone else’s path that needs you!)
As we focus on Mindset this month, I want to dive into the four reasons why the Universe aligns people in the right place at the right time. And of course I have some fun stories to go along with each one!
In this episode we explore:
- The importance of making a difference for even just one person
- Four reasons why the Universe aligns people
- How to stay open to the Universe
- Wins in my business when I was open to Universal Alignment
- Support I provided to my clients when I was open to Universal Alignment
Nothing can derail your business faster than a big dip in Self Belief. It happens to all of us. It's human nature. That doesn't mean you have to keep spinning in the dip. Let's get you out of there...now! There are 5 main ways that I create Self Belief. These ways have helped me achieve things for which I had zero evidence that I would be successful. We know that entrepreneurship involves a lot of experimentation. We start from a blank slate. Everything is new. There is very little evidence to prove that everything is possible. That's when Mindset Obstacles sneak in. As you learned in the previous 4 episodes, you can achieve anything with The Clarity Steps. Part of that is resolving...Mindset Obstacles. The Month of December is dedicated to helping you with Mindset Obstacles. It's very fitting. Everywhere you look in December, you'll see the word "Believe". You believed in the magic of the holidays. You can believe in YOU too!
In this episode we explore:
- Allowing yourself to Believe
- Imaging the Metaverse YOU
- Pretty, sparkly Belief Plans
- Baby stepping your way to Belief
- The fun of proving yourself wrong
A day comes when your business is making it, but you feel like something is missing. You’re doing all the things. You’re incredibly busy. Your revenue is good, but it doesn’t justify the amount of time and mental bandwidth you’re using. It’s time to uplevel your business. Highly profitable, established businesses leverage their metrics and processes to optimize their time and revenue.
Every business has 1 critical path that is vital. It’s the 1 process that must work exceptionally well. All other processes and projects support the critical path. For entrepreneurs, the critical path is a sales funnel. In this episode, we’ll apply the “Special Sauce” to your Sales Funnel. Yep, The Clarity Steps are back. With these routine steps you can streamline your time and increase your revenue & profits! What if by this time next year, your business doubled in revenue & profit and your time decreased by half? Anything is possible with The Clarity Steps.
In this episode we explore:
- Improving the sales funnel process for your business
- Obstacles I faced in beginning stages of my business
- Using the Clarity Steps to create more time for yourself
- Improving the processes you’re already using
- Eliminating what is not working for you
Consultations are a make or break aspect to many businesses. They are the critical moment to learn what a potential customer really needs and how your product/service is the perfect solution. If you don’t have enough consults or you’re not successfully converting the consults into paying clients, your business will suffer. This episode is for you.
There are tons of people that need your help. But, if your Connection skills are off, you’ll be tempted to keep yourself occupied with busy work. That doesn’t keep a business afloat. I have a special course to share with you. I’ll show you the exact psychology and authentic approach that will get you fully booked.
As for the consult itself, guess what? It’s just a series of process steps. Which process steps you may ask? Why, the Clarity Steps of course! Seriously, this Secret Sauce works on everything!
In this episode I’ll reveal how to use The Clarity Steps as your framework for a Consultation call that converts to a paid client. You’ll learn how to connect with heart, with their exact needs and deliver on what is most valuable to them. The Clarity Steps gives you a Win - Win. A win for them and a win for your business, everytime.
In this episode we explore:
- An off the shelf offer to help you book more consultations
- What a consultation actually is
- What to do before a consultation call
- How to structure the consultation call (using the Clarity Steps!)
- A good idea vs. a valuable idea
- The difference between innovative projects and improvement projects
It’s time to put all your great ideas into motion and create your suite of products and services for your business. And I have the secret sauce that helps you get them all up and running while still prioritizing your mental health.
The Clarity Steps seven-step process is the same framework we talked about in Episode #181 How to Get Client Results. In this episode we are applying that same process to building your cohesive suite of products and services tailor made for your clients’ needs and obstacles.
So get ready to put yourself in the client’s shoes today. You’ll think about where they start and where they hope to go. Then the Clarity Steps will guide you as you build your value ladder and help your clients start to climb.
This is the second of four episodes where I am expressing my gratitude to you, my listeners, by sharing how this “secret sauce” can be used in all areas of your business. Make sure to catch all four episodes in November to learn how The Clarity Steps helps you ensure client results, design your products & services, have successful consultations, and optimize your Sales Funnels. 1 process for unlimited results!
In this episode we explore:
- Why the Clarity Steps is the ONE process you need
- What is a suite of products and services?
- How to build your cohesive suite of products and services
- Creating micro-products and services (what & why)
- Thinking outside the box to give your clients the best experience
No matter what type of client you support in your business, you want them to see the results they came for. Would it sound too good to be true if I told you there is a secret sauce to helping your clients get those results?
Well it’s not! The Clarity Steps seven-step process is the secret sauce. It’s the framework you need to drive client success. Let’s take a deep dive into what the steps are and how they can help guide your clients towards their goals and ensure their mental health remains a priority.
To express my gratitude to you, my listeners, I’m sharing all the ways the “Secret Sauce” can be used in your business. Throughout the month of November you’ll hear episodes about how The Clarity Steps helps you design your products & services, have successful consultations and optimize your Sales Funnels. 1 process for unlimited results!
In this episode we explore
- The 7-step process of the Clarity Steps
- Setting and achieving goals (with examples)
- Overcoming obstacles
- Creating experiments and problem solving
- Using this process again and again
Link from this episode
FREE GUIDE: Achieve Your Goals without jeopardizing your mental health
We all have them. Horror stories about work. They’re funny because they’re true. And they make you cringe, because we’ve all been there, or at least we can relate on some level.
On this special Halloween episode, three of my dear colleagues and friends join me to share Tricks, Treats, and Horror Stories all related to places we’ve worked.
You’ll laugh (glitter during a rainstorm, anyone?), you’ll cringe (oh no! That sensitive email was not meant for THAT person!!!), and you’ll run screaming from the disgusting horror! It was hilarious to share and I hope you have just as much fun listening!
In this episode we explore
- Business horror stories
- Bad bosses and workplace challenges
- Tricks, pranks & workplace culture
- Treats, bonuses, & workplace recognition
- Ewww….the gross stuff that makes you shudder
Links from this episode
Martina Doleshal
overwhelmedtozen.com
martinadoleshal.com
LinkedIn-Martina Doleshal
Mollie Isaccs
LinkedIn-Mollie Isaacs
mollieisaackscoaching.com
Donna Jennings
Facebook-Donna Denton Jennings
donnajenningscoaching.com
IG-@donnajenningscoaching
Increase Revenue, Profit and significantly reduce anxiety and overwhelm by performing Yearly Business Planning every October. Both Established and Startup businesses benefit from this activity. Planning ahead allows you to have a balanced workload and enjoy your life. Your success with business revenue targets is more likely with calendar strategy. This episode shows you how. This episode is your personal workshop to plan out 2024. I take you through 9 steps to plan out your Boulder through Sand activites. Grab your calendar, a delicious cup of coffee, and let's get planning!
- Holidays and Vacations first
- Strategic Offer Timing
- Scheduling Cross Promotion
- Ample Build Time
- Ad timing
This week marks the 100 year anniversary of the Disney Company. It all started with 1 man’s vision. Although today you may be thinking about how to get your Business to work for you, what if this was the start of your 100 year business? How can you set up your business to effect change beyond those you encounter directly? The vision you create today, the mission statement you operate under now––how does that translate to helping more people?
Roberto Candelaria is a Master-Certified Business and Life Coach who thrives on helping people find the money gaps in their business and fix them. But our conversation in this episode goes much deeper than that. Roberto’s perspective on life and business is inspiring. He shares personal accounts of why he accidentally became an entrepreneur and how his vision and his goal of helping 10,000 women and people of color make their first million keeps driving his business forward.
In this episode we explore
- The 100 year business vision
- Tips and strategies to get into it
- The value of a simple mission statement
- Operating the day-to-day while believing in more
- Using corporate sponsorships
- Ways to bring in revenue now (that aren’t corporate sponsorships)
Links from this Episode:
- robertocandelaria.com
- Profitable Community Academy (P.C.A)
- IG: @robertocandelaria
The Social Media conundrum––a strong presence could greatly benefit your business BUT you can’t (& don’t want to) spend ALL your time creating and posting content. Would you love to know exactly what to do on Social Media to get the biggest bang for your buck?
Dawn Ferguson, CEO of Sneaker+Kale, Social Media Coach, and Agency Owner is sharing the four-part process to creating and maintaining a social media strategy that is easy to implement and will take you far in your business.
No more 30+ hours spent each week on creating just a few posts that only get a dozen likes or views! You will love the practical suggestions Dawn has for how to make social media work for you, no matter the stage of your business.
In this episode we explore
- Using processes to streamline Social Media marketing
- The four-part process to creating a social media strategy
- Getting really specific with your ICA (ideal client avatar)
- Using Social Media to grow your business
- What should come first––website or social media
Links from this episode
sneakersandkale.com
Social Media Success Academy
IG @sneakersandkale
Overwhelmed, on edge, snappy, irritable, & reactive. Chronic pain, sensitive to sensory stimuli, trouble sleeping, & daytime fatigue. I’m willing to bet that NONE of these are the reasons you went into business or became a coach. But if any of these describe the way you feel at times (or all the time) then your nervous system is dysregulated!
It is so important to take care of your mind as well as your body, and calming down your nervous system is part of that. And if you can do that, it will help you make a lot of progress in your business and have a better quality of life.
Maureen Kafkis is the Brain BS Coach and creator of the course Mastering Brain BS for the Struggling Coach. This course, and all her work, can help you work on feeling calm, centered, and grounded in your success, no matter the stage of your business.
In this episode we explore
- Nervous system dysregulation
- Feelings and reactions that go deeper than thoughtwork
- Tips for calming the nervous system
- Emotional and mental health in business
- Overcoming fear in business
Links from this episode
thebrainbs.com
thebrainbs.com/forthecoaches
The Brain BS Podcast
The Brain BS Podcast Community
As business owners, we are the go-go-go type. We are always busy and we have a constant to-do list. We are running our business and supporting our loved ones. Our plates feel so full, but we still want to live our lives.
Is it even possible to get it ALL done?
Actually, yes! You can stop feeling overwhelmed and take a systematic approach to all your tasks. Then you can get it all done, and live the life you want.
In this episode we explore
- How to map out the individual pieces
- Figuring out what should take priority
- Create a project plan that keep your priorities in place
- Estimating how much time projects will take
- Fitting it into your schedule
There are some opportunities that you just have that feeling about.
I need to do this.
Now, there are always reasons to say no or put things off. Saying yes might be messy and chaotic. But it also may be just the right thing for you, your business, your clients, and collaboration partners.
In this episode we explore
- When to say YES to opportunity
- What to consider when you’re seizing an opportunity
- Normalizing that things will go wrong and how to roll with it
- Why doing it messy is the right move every time (over no movement at all)
You’ve done it––you’ve networked. You have a whole list of new connections and contacts. You have so many ideas, possibilities, and potential collaborations in mind. It’s so exciting, but also somewhat overwhelming.
So now what? How do you follow up with all these new connections?
Let’s approach the follow up process in a systematic way that helps you handle the overwhelm, remember why you connected with certain people, and stay organized in your follow ups.
In this episode we explore
- Feeling overwhelmed by all the people you networked with
- Other feelings that might come up in the follow up process
- Jogging your memory (& theirs) after meeting so many people
- Getting organized before you begin following up
- Details of a collaboration follow up
For some of us, our people skills got a little rusty during the last 3 years. So networking can strike a little fear in us. Especially in-person networking. Networking and conversation has so many benefits to your business, so it’s time to dust off our [ahem] real clothes, get dressed, and go talk to people!
Jillene Emerich, Leader of the Coaching Posse is here to talk all about networking and all the possibilities connection and collaboration can bring to your business.
In this episode we explore
- Our upcoming (in-person) networking event: Coaching Posse Networking Extravaganza
- Benefits of in-person networking
- Getting out of your comfort zone
- The power of collaborating (even with your competitors)
- How to show up when you are networking
- Tips for networking––before, during, & after an even
Are you at a time in your life or business where you are not moving forward? Are you possibly stopping yourself from going forward because of the fear of failure (or even the fear of success)?
These thoughts have nestled their way into all our minds at one point or another––What if it doesn't work? What if it goes bad? What will “they” think?
If this resonates with you, then I’m here to help you not only resolve these thoughts, but to shift your thoughts and mindset to a place that will set you up for success and move your business forward.
In this episode we explore
- Times when thoughts of failure might creep in
- Ways to resolve the thoughts
- The impact these thoughts have on your business and mental health
- How to process emotions during an end or a pivot
- How to take pieces of a misstep and repurpose what you can
- Setting limits, using data, and adjusting your mindset
Links from this Episode:
The Man in the Arena speech by Brené Brown
Root Cause Fishbone Diagram
How can you have your business running 24/7––without actually working 24/7? Automation is the answer!
Automations and AI can help you streamline your business to run smoothly while you reclaim your time for yourself or for the bigger, more creative things you want to do to scale your business.
Jesse Parker is the creator of Life Coach Operations and an automation architect. Jesse is here to share how to balance your workload and grow your business by getting technology to work for you.
In this episode we explore:
- What is Automation and AI?
- Tips and tricks for automation solutions at different phases of your business
- Specific automation solutions you can implement today
- How to stay authentic with clients within the use of automations and AI
- Using automations with networking
- How to do your own automation audit
Links from this Episode:
lifecoachoperations.com
jesse@lifecoachoperations.com
Facebook Group: Automation Mastery for Life Coaches
One of my business mottos is We Rise Together––which means that when you find that great collaboration with another business, everyone wins. Collaboration is one (of the many) benefits to being an entrepreneur versus an employee.
Not all workplaces promote a sense of working together––not all places are Lollipop Land (my nickname for a GREAT place I worked). As a business owner, you can find collaboration opportunities within your business that help your big ideas come to life and take your business to great places.
In this episode we explore:
- Benefits of Collaboration for your business as a whole
- Collaboration vs. Competition
- Financial Collaboration
- Bandwidth and Skill Collaboration
- Audience Collaboration
- Upcoming Opportunities to Collaborate within your business (in person!)
Links from this Episode
- The Coaching Posse Networking Extravaganza: Sept 8th 12:30pm Sheraton hotel, Dallas, TX
- Come see me in person at The Small Business Expo: August 18th, 10am-5pm, San Francisco CA
- Dr. Sonia Wright’s Lit (*)Lit Club
- Shadowside Leadership Summit
- Job Sharing resource workmuse.com
- Office Space Sharing resource wework.com/solutions
You feel it. That yucky muck that’s slowing down your business. At times you wish you could just scrap your whole team or your customers and start over. Have a fresh start where everything just works. Everyone gets along and does what they’re supposed to do.
You’re swirling in Drama. Drama in your business or personal life has a big impact on you and your mental health. It also impacts your Business Results and bottom line.
So what can you DO about it?
First, understand the roles everyone plays that contributes to the drama (Ugh! Yes…that includes you). Then see the shift and BECOME THE SHIFT that empowers everyone. This episode introduces you to the tools you need. With empowerment, drama is ditched and things get running smoothly in life and business.
In this episode we explore:
- Obstacles that create drama
- Drama Triangle & the roles within
- Empowerment Triangle & the roles within
- Who plays which role in the relationship dynamic
- Where the drama comes from
- Creating a sense of empowerment instead of creating drama
- How to shift your role and still get your “soul burst” of dopamine
https://www.myfreedomgrove.com/https://www.myfreedomgrove.com/Online courses within your business is a way to give your clients access to you 24/7. Today’s topic is the impact an online course can have on your business, and how to increase your revenue with online courses.
There is a good chance you’ve purchased an online course within your own business journey. How did you learn of courses you might have purchased? Did you complete the course? Did your course include a membership or a group component? Providing these experiences for your clients could be what you need to increase revenue within your own business with courses you have already designed or could design to level-up your business.
In this episode we explore:
- Is the market for online courses a growing industry?
- The projected growth for online courses
- What is the percent of people who actually complete the courses they purchase?
- Ways to increase revenue with online courses
- Methods to market your course
- How to help your customers complete your course to the end
Are you feeling overwhelmed with your workload in your business? Are you working extended hours to get everything done? Are you ready to enjoy your life and your business?
It might be time to streamline your business.
Streamlining your business can help you. We are taking a look at your sales funnels and product fulfillment end-to-end process today. First we look at the four big steps of the sales funnel and within each step, how processes can be streamlined to benefit your business and your time.
In this episode we explore:
- Evaluating your end-to-end process to figure out what to streamline
- How the sales funnel connects all the pieces of your business
- The four steps of the sales funnel
- Examples of how to streamline within each step
- How I scaled back from 54 ways to land clients to just 7 that actually worked
Time Stamps
[2:03] The Four Big Steps to a Sales Funnel- Sales Funnels are an excellent way to connect all the pieces in your business. Here are the four big steps to a sales funnel.
[6:10] Step 1: Traffic- Take a look at how you are driving traffic to your website and how you are presenting yourself once they are there.
[10:02] Step 2: Marketing- Marketing refers to how you interact with your potential clients to drive up their desire for your product or service. How can you find your minimum viable strategy?
[11:40] Why I offered 5 masterclasses in one month- You might not need to offer 5 in one month, but I share the reason I did, and the data it provided me.
[14:13] Mapping Out the Customer Journey- Creating a visual of the customer journey can help you avoid overprocessing and find places to insert automation. Automations are a big time saver. Let’s take some of that time back!
[18:00] Step 3: Sales- Sales can happen in a number of different ways. Maybe selling isn’t your strong suit, but finding a way to fine tune this skillset could really benefit your business.
[23:50] Step 4: Product Fulfillment- There are a lot of components included in product fulfillment. Watch out for these examples of ways that waste creeps up in this step.
[31:31] A Summary of Today- I’m summing it all up for you and giving you some details on some of the masterclasses that are available to support you in your business.
If you're overwhelmed or working beyond your normal business hours, this episode is for you. It's time to streamline your business!
Did you know there is a whole business sector focused on helping reduce waste out of a business? Yep. It's called LEAN. I happen to be an experienced, certified LEAN Six Sigma Business Coach. Big corporations don't have to be the only businesses to get "LEAN love". You can have it too. It's your turn.
In this episode I teach you the first LEAN principle and the first area of your business to apply it. You can get immediate relief from doing too much. Streamlining can happen immediately.
When you can recognize the 8 Wastes of Business, you can systematically remove it. This results in less workload, faster...well, everything, less stress and MORE PROFIT.
In this episode we explore:
- The 8 Wastes in Business
- How to See Wastes and Streamlining Opportunities
- Inventory's impact on profit
- Content Creation - Overdelivering value or Overproducing waste?
- Minimum Viable Products & Processes
Links from this Episode
- Come see me in Person August 18th at the Small Business Expo in San Francisco
- Check out my latest 5 Masterclasses
- Identity Shift Masterclass
- Kick Fear of Failure to the Curb Masterclass
- Stop Wasting Time and Money - A Business Experiment Design Session
- Mentally Healthy Business - Masterclass (Resolve Your Emotional Triggers)
- Dream Schedule Masterclass
Your Intimate Life may create obstacles for your professional life. And conversely, your professional life may create obstacles for your intimate life. They're intertwined. Intimate challenges also have an impact on your Mental Health and wellbeing. Unfortunately, women worldwide will just push through and try to deal with things on their own because they don't know who to turn to for support. You'd be surprised how often my clients use their Business Coaching sessions to address intimacy issues. This happens the most during 1:1 sessions with my clients. Afterall, not everyone is comfortable talking about their intimate lives in a Business group setting. What if there was an affordable group setting where women came together to get support for their intimate lives? A place where you can get support from Doctors, Coaches and Specialist about your body, pleasure, sexual health, relationships, orientation, gender, trauma, perimenopause, menopause, religion, creating cultural change and all those things that make us blush and talk in hushed tones. Let me introduce you to Dr. Sonia Wright and her team for the Lit ()Lit Club. The Lit ()Lit Club is a safe place where women can come to create the life that they want. It’s a place where you get to talk openly about your sexual concerns and be heard. There’s no judgment here, no reprimand, no labels. Just acceptance, knowledge, freedom, love. How you do one thing is how you do everything. You'd be amazed how changing one thing in your intimate life will empower you in your professional life. In this episode we explore:
- How Intimacy and Mental Health are Intertwined
- Enjoyment vs. Checking off a To Do list
- Female Anatomy & Pleasure Equality
- Questioning Labels such as Promiscuous
- What happens inside and outside the bedroom when you stop People Pleasing
Learn more about The Lit (*)Lit Club
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Who do you turn to for healing support? A human? Well, yeah. I know that's a weird question. Of course you turn to a human, right? Wait a minute. What about comfort animals? Maybe my question isn't so strange afterall. We know pets offer comfort, campanionship and unconditional love (most of the time anyway). But, what about actual healing? Can they help with that? Horses can. They have a special magic unique to them. My guest, Denise Wilson, felt and witnessed this magic from a young age. Fueled with a passion to help others heal from trauma, addiction and other mental and emotional health issues, Denise founded Freedom Equine Connection in Dixon, California. Denise joins me today to share real life examples of how her organization's horses have helped with a family's House Fire Trauma Recovery, First Responder PTSD, Estranged Relationships, Suppressed Emotions, Autism and Team Building. You'll be amazed by the versatility of horse therapy. In this episode we explore:
- The electromagnetic magic of horses
- Horses heal, even if you don't speak
- Trauma recovery with a 1200 lb healer
- How horses repair relationships and build teams
- Sensory issues and Social anxiety...yep horses help our Autistic loved ones
Change... love it or hate it, it's inevitable. Change is a natural part of life and business. Even when you voluntarily sign up for change, you may experience resistance, unpleasant emotions, and significant delays to getting to your new happy "after". Not only are you facing your own change journey, your change causes a domino effect for others. Their reaction, or your fear of their reaction, may be an additional hurdle to overcome. You have an opportunity to make the whole process easier and faster. When you understand the 7 phases of change, you'll recognize where you are and how you can quickly advance forward. Additionally, you'll also be able to recognize where others are in their change journey. This allows you to support their easier and faster transition. When you master change, your quality of life and business success soar. TIP: Reference the Change Curve visual below as you listen to this episode. In this episode we explore:
- Immediate Change Adoption vs. a Journey
- Your 7 phase change Journey
- Escape Mechanisms to avoid Change
- The Significance of Experimentation
- How to be Unshakable when Others React to Your Change
Have you ever been triggered by your own success? Yes, this is a real thing. Often time we assume we're triggered because something went wrong. What if everything went right and you were still triggered? Welcome to humanity, my friend. This is your human experience, or rather, your human experiment. You get to decide what you want to adjust along the way. The first step is to embrace all your aspects to understand yourself and your needs as a human. The most successful leaders embrace their humanity. They understand that both their light and shadow sides serve a purpose. When embraced, each aspect creates connection, joy, and momentum in their life and business. Even more impactful, when leaders and entreprenuers share both their light and shadow sides, they help others embrace their humanity. This leads to global healing, connection, joy and momentum for all. It's my honor to introduce you to Robin Keesler, the leader of The Shadow Side Leadership Summit. This Summit runs throughout May to support Mental Health Awareness month. With approximately 20 leaders in the Mental Health space, we'll explore all aspects of business and life. Join us to learn what inspired Robin to create this summit, her journey, and how this summit can help you as a Leader in Life and Business. In this episode we explore:
- Mental Health vs. Mental Illness
- Definition and benefits of Light & Shadow Sides
- How Shadow Sides make Better Leaders
- Shadow Side Shifts - when, why and how
- What to expect in the Shadow Side Leadership Summit
Free Registration: Shadow Side Leadership Summit
If you wanted to follow somebody's rules, you would have stayed an employee, right? But you're an Entrepreneur. You have full Creative Freedom.
Are you allowing yourself to do Business Your Way? Or are you slipping into emotional turmoil trying the Guru's system that doesn't work for you. My friend, your Mental Health is more important than anything. Trying to force yourself to follow another person's advice may do more harm than good.
It's time to do Business Your Way. It doesn't mean you have to do it alone. It does mean that you get Freedom of Choice though. Business is made up of a bunch of processes. In fact, everything you do is a process. The beauty of Business Processes is that it starts with you. You describe the steps. Then you experiment with each step until you get it exactly how you want it. Afterall, you are the best person to know what works for you, your business and your clients.
In this episode we explore:
- Your experience doing it "Their Way"
- Why You Would Want to Do It Your Way
- Creating Win-Win Products/Services Your Way
- The Importance of Diversity of Approach
- How to Optimize Your Personalized Sales Process
Does your website represent the quality of your coaching? If you're like many entreprenuers, you're relatively new to designing and building a website. It's intimidating. What's it supposed to look like? What's it supposed to say? Will it work? Like me, you may DIY your website. You experiment with different platforms. You google how to make a website. You look at other websites for examples (although, we all know that can bring up some compare & dispair!) And then there's the tech overwhelm. It's hard enough to learn the basic tech. But, when you don't know how to do online business, you may not even know what tech is necessary. Wouldn't it be great if there was someone that could do it for you? Or at least give you very easy, simple click by click instructions to create a quality website quickly? Magic wand moment! Introducing Jennie Lakenan! (psst...you're in really good hands now). Jennie is the go-to website designer for Life Coaches. She helps you with all of it. DIY, tech lists, website audits and Beautiful done for you websites. Today she's going to answer some of your most pressing questions about what to include in your quality website. In this episode we explore:
- How much personal information to share
- How to show up qualified (even if you're new in this career)
- 1 site or 2 for Therapy & Coaching offers
- Strategy for Multi-Passionate Entrepreneurs & General Life Coaches
- Take the guesswork out of Plug-ins, Design and SEO
How can you solve 2 problems with 1 solution? Create a two sided business model. It's a win -win for everybody. My guest, Molly Rose Speed, did just that. And her solution may be a perfect fit for you! If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or an existing entreprenuer that is ready for a different path, consider being a Virtual Assistant. Did you know you can earn a 6 figure income being a work from home Virtual Assistant? This is a great opportunity for individuals that enjoy the behind scene tasks and want the perks of entrepreneurship. But wait, what about the marketing? It's still a business right? My friend, Molly has a solution for that too. Through the Virtual Assistant Academy and Virtual Assistance Management programs, Molly trains and certifies professional VAs AND gets them placed with clients. That's where the other side of the business model comes in. Entrepreneurs and Business Owners that need help can get paired with their perfect match VAs! Yes, please! Listen in for the option of direct hire vs. an agency. There's a solution for your exact needs! In this episode we explore:
- What tasks are done by a VA?
- Who makes a great VA?
- VA vs. Operational Business Manager (OBM)
- Schedule and Income possibilities
- When to hire a VA and how
What if I told you how to Quadruple Your Business in 6 Weeks, would you do it? This will be a great experiment, won't it?
I know it's possible, because I did it myself in the early days of my business. When it seemed impossible. I know many of you want bigger, faster results than you have right now. So, I'm happy to share. It started when I took a class from my coach on how to Double Your Business in 90 Days. I learned 2 simple things. 2 simple, incredibly frustrating, but needed, things. Now I see these 2 things in a different light. They are not frustrating. In fact, I love them. That's why I want to share them with you.
But, that's not all. Sometimes information alone is not going to cut it. You need motivation. Significant, real motivation. I'm going to let you in on the 1 thing that motivated me enough to get fully booked with 1:1 clients in 6 weeks, quadrupling my business.
In this episode we explore:
- The 7 word sentence that changes everything
- An obvious equation for how to double your business
- The 5 different offers that lead to a sale
- How a $4,000 workshop helped me make $16,000 before I attended it
- An even faster way YOU can get results
Learn More: Evolve- Emerge Business & Wellness Retreat
The #1 thing entrepreneurs tell me they want is Confidence. It's not money. It's confidence. Afterall, it takes confidence to get out there and make money. How can you have confidence with things you've never done before? Or things that make you really uncomfortable? Simple, manifest the confidence.
I know, it doesn't seem simple. That's because many people misunderstand the term manifest to mean "wish". Confidence doesn't happen by wishing for confidence. You already know that. You've tried it enough times. It didn't work. Manifestation involves so much more than a wish. In this episode I'm going to share solid manifestation techniques to create your confidence.
In this episode we explore:
- How Manifestation works
- The energy requirements of manifestation
- How to create the right energy
- The magic of details
- Doing things without 100% confidence
Click here to register for the Get Clarity and Confidence in Your Buisness webinar.
Check out the Evolve - Emerge Business & Wellness Retreat happening May 5-8, 2023
What got you here, won't get you there. Year after year, your business will evolve. It builds upon itself. Both in products/services and in self concept. Sure, you can sit back and let it unfold and reveal itself to you. That can work, but you might not be ready when something important is revealed. This can cause nervous system overload and/or holding back from moving forward. You don't want to miss your big opportunity. Instead, you can evolve Intentionally. With multi-level business planning, you set yourself up for Healthy Success. You establish a rock solid foundation for you and your business. Even better, you resolve emotional triggers that empower you to do business easily. In today's episode we explore the evolution of your Business Model, Self Concept & Capability, Product/Service and Business Processes. The great news - BUSINESS GETS EASIER AND FASTER as you evolve. You'll also be introduced to 1 tool that pulls it all together in a single view. The Business Model Canvas is a 1 page business plan. It's a living document. It's 9 categories plant the seeds of Innovative Thinking to keep your business Relevant, in High Demand and in Business for Life. In this episode we explore:
- The 5 Stages of Business Evolution
- Personal Breakthroughs that Make Business Easy
- The 5 Oops Moments that Evolve your Processes
- How to avoid Growing Too Fast and Failing
- Evolving into High Quality, High Demand Products/Services
DON'T MISS OUT ON THE EVOLVE-EMERGE BUSINESS & WELLNESS RETREAT.
Click here to learn more about the retreat.
Every living thing evolves. Afterall, science tells us its "Survival of the Fittest."
You can survive in any circumstance. You already know how to do it, even if your inner critic is doubting your ability to make sustainable income with your business right now. But what if you want to do more than just survive? What if you would really love to THRIVE? My friend, all it takes is a desire and a decision. That business and lifestyle you thought were only for OTHER people? That can be for you. Really. It can. It's OK to want an elevated lifestyle. In this episode I'm going to share one simple concept that will help you evolve & THRIVE in life and business.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - EVOLVE - EMERGE Business & Wellness Retreat is May 5-8, 2023 at Elk Cove Inn & Spa in Northern California. In this episode we explore:
- Self Evolution for Surviving vs. Thriving
- Elevated experiences as part of a healing journey
- The choice to uplevel
- Benefits for you and your clients from personal evolution
- Evolution - prove to yourself you can do anything
Break the drama and self sabotage in your business by focusing on the Process, Not the Person.
Let me clarify something first. When we design our products/services and processes initially we are 100% focused on the person. We are paying attention to their pain points, desires and requirements for a solution. When we shift to HOW we do our operations, including building and delivering our services, we want to focus on the process. The process needs to work. It has to be effective. This is not a time to blame a person’s character, including your own.
When you focus on the person and their character you lose sight of the process and how to make it effective. If the focus includes blaming, shaming, or compare and despair, a heavy emotional burden is added to that person, and the blamer, which slows down productivity overall.With attention diverted away from the process, many red flags and opportunities are missed. How amazing will it be to have a 100% drama free business that you love, where everything works, and you AND your clients are getting results? Join me in this episode to FOCUS ON THE PROCESS, NOT THE PERSON. In this episode we explore:
- Examples of Process Problems
- Recognizing When You're in a Process
- How to document, understand & communicate a Process
- Adjusting Processes
- When it really is a Person problem and what to do
We all know that Unique Products/Services are the most successful. Nobody wants a cookie cutter approach. Why? Because it often won't work for them. You may have heard other coaches, healers or educators express in frustration..."the client has to do the work to get the results". Let's take a moment to reflect on our experiences being the client. Did you ever get frustrated with yourself for not doing the work? Did you find yourself blaming the program or blaming yourself? Did you know that both are perfect in every way? Most likely, you just encountered a mismatch with your Learning & Doing Style. Fast forward to you as a Product/Service creator in your business. In addition to great sales, you also want a high client success rate, right? My friend, it's time to become aware of the many different Learning and Doing styles. When you know these, you'll be inspired to get creative. Get ready. Your business success is about to skyrocket as you celebrate beautiful, diverse brains! In this episode we explore:
- Why Unmet Needs inspire Unique, Highly Desirable Products
- 12 Learning Styles to consider
- What's right for you? What's right for your clients?
- 13 Doing Styles
- With the right Doing Style, anything can get done!
Business burnout is real, my friends. In fact, many burntout employees turn to Entrepreneurship to escape business burnout. Once you are actively starting or running your business, the old familiar feeling of burnout may tap on your shoulder. It starts to dawn on you that burnout can happen in any business situation, not just as an employee. You already know, if you don't take care of your Mental Health, your business won't matter. So how do you manage your energy so you don't burn out? Chances are, nobody ever taught you a specific way to budget your energy. Or worse, you didn't want to speak up about energy draining tasks because you feared being judged. Luckily for you, My Freedom Grove, is a safe, open forum to talk honestly about mental health. We learn about ourselves and others instead of judge. How do you budget an intangible thing such as energy? We're going to borrow a lesson from the world of Mental Health. In this episode you'll be introduced to The Spoon Theory. Grab your pen and paper. You'll want to take notes from this episode. You'll be presented with 7 different business tasks and lower energy options. Check out the Link section for all the options shared. In this episode we explore:
- The Spoon Theory
- Individual Differences in Energy Spending
- Burnout Prevention
- Lower Energy Options in Business
- Energy Replenishment
I know, marketing is typically not your favorite part of being an entrepreneur. It's hard to put yourself out there. Plus, the amount of time, effort and sometimes money is overwhelming. All of it feels worth it if it's working. Wait, what does "working" mean? Does it just mean sales? That's what your intent is, right? But what if you don't have sales yet. Does that mean that none of your marketing is working? Should you just throw in the towel and give up? Should you just hire someone to do it for you? Or maybe, you should give up your dream of being an entrepreneur and be a contractor for a company that does the marketing so you don't have to. Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Hold on. It's going to be OK. I promise. There's a lot of your marketing that IS WORKING. You just don't know where to see that evidence. There are many stops a potential customer makes between learning your business exists and making a purchase. Every step has a component of marketing. When you can see the evidence at each step, you'll know what's working and what's not. It's great to discover where things aren't working, because you know exactly where to experiment to get it working. In today's episode I'm going to share those different stops and how to tell if your marketing is working...using data. You knew the data part was coming, right? I got you. It's all going to be OK. In this episode we explore:
- The incremental steps of your customer's journey
- How to know if your marketing is working at each step
- Where to find the answers
- Knowing the next right thing to do to optimize your marketing to create sales
- What it takes to get Paid Ads to work
Believe it or not, people want to hear what you have to say. Although your inner critic may be saying "I'm not an expert", "they're tuning me out", "I need to stay humble", or "this isn't helpful", it doesn't mean any of it is true. In fact, if you listen closely to that inner critic you may recognize it is actually a voice from the past. Somebody else offered you a limiting belief. THEIR limiting belief. You never had to agree to adopt it. Not giving yourself a voice is a painful obstacle. It's one I know all too well. It took a lot of movies, songs and mindset shifts to resolve my obstacle and vanquish my pain. Being an entrepreneur requires using your voice. Not only is your voice critical for marketing, you need it for creating your programs and helping your clients. Your voice becomes somebody else's medicine. They need to hear you. Let's work through this obstacle together, my friend. I got you. In this episode we explore:
- Leveraging movies and songs to move you through the Change Curve of healing
- Recognizing other people's limiting beliefs
- Identifying who will be helped with your voice
- What really makes you an expert
- How and when people Tune In to you
The #1 thing new coaches, healers and educators desire is to feel confident. It's hard to go do something you haven't done before when you don't feel confident. But, did you know? Confidence comes from doing the thing. It's a catch 22. You want to have the confidence before you do the thing. But you won't have confidence without doing the thing first. So now what? This episode shares 3 tips to help you build confidence faster, in a nerve-soothing way. Up for a challenge? It's the quickest way to build up your skills. Learn how to do it quickly and painlessly. In this episode we explore:
- How emotions predict how we show up
- Alternative emotions that are even more effective than Confidence
- How to keep youself safe
- Tiny targeted efforts get you there faster
- A special challenge to kick off 2023
How do you know your Business will be successful in 2023? You take the actions to make it successful, right? Yes, but....how do you get yourself to take the actions without getting overwhelmed? It comes down to emotions. All actions come from emotions. When you feel excited, you'll automatically jump into action. And when you feel intentional, you focus on the actions that give the biggest return on investment. It all starts with an Exciting Business Vision for 2023. When Everything is Aligned, it's magic! Grab your notebook and pen! Get comfy. Put on some brainstorming music. We are going to create your Exciting Business Vision for 2023! In this episode we explore:
- The 2 Layers for an Aligned Vision and Tasks
- Your Ideal Business Day
- Creating Space for Exciting Activities
- Prioritizing Improvement Projects
- The Exciting World of Innovation
Bring your 2022 Business GOLD forward into 2023. Wait, do you know what your Business GOLD was? Do you remember ALL of it? Business GOLD is valuable. You don't want to leave any of it behind. In this workshop style podcast episode I'll help you Harvest Your Business GOLD from 2022. I know, it's right before Christmas. This may not be the right day to do a workshop. But, this is the right time to listen to get the memories flowing.
When you're ready, sit down and listen a second time or use the transcripts. Grab some paper and a pen. Let's Go!
In this episode we explore:
- The 5 important categories of a Business Review
- Why measured goals yield more GOLD
- Product / Service Clarity & Evolution
- The 4 Phases of Sales Funnels
- The 3 types of Money in a Business
- Why a Partridge in a Pear tree is Essential for your Business (lol...just kidding)
Let's be honest. Your love life can derail your business. Divorce, being newly single, being lonely during the holidays, and the ups and downs of dating create a lot of emotional turmoil. That emotional turmoil shows up in your business. Yikes! Your energy is just not the same. Sometimes you show up frazzled, angry, snippy, or start oversharing (it's a turn off to your potential clients). Or worse...you just stop performing your work functions. This is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, right? Well, I've got you my friend. I invited my good friend Sade Curry, the Dating after Divorce coach. She helps with divorce recovery, the full dating journey and preparing for marriage. She takes care of You in all the best ways. You and your business will thrive once you have your love life back in a great place.
In this episode we explore:
- The business impact of breakups, toxic ex's and the dating rollercoaster
- How trauma recovery and dating can happen at the same time with the right support
- Dating Apps & Self Concept
- Dating as a single parent
- Dating with Diversity Values including LGBTQ+ and neurodiversities
Is your business a small fire or an exciting bonfire? Sure a small fire can do the job. It can keep you warm. It's running. It's OK. But a bonfire creates a party! It's a huge draw for new clients. But, it takes effort to create a bonfire. When your business is OK, you may feel a little "meh" about putting in more effort. Afterall, there's nothing wrong with "OK". When you have an idea of a BOLD business goal, but you're lacking the motivation, what do you do? This episode shines the light on 1 of 3 components of Human Motivation and how you can leverage it. What does a Watch, a Playground Plaque and a Yacht have in common? Listen in, you'll be inspired!
Business in general is a balancing act. We're familiar with work life balance. But have your considered Learning and Running a Business balance?
These two competing priorities are more common than you realize. You need to learn a lot to be able to run a business. And you need to run a business to generate revenue now. But how do you do that if you haven't learned everything you need to know?
There's a way to make both a priority at the same time. Take a few minutes to learn these 3 Tips to Balancing Learning and Running a Business. You'll also learn how to avoid "Time Debt".
In this episode we explore:
- Time Blocking for Equal Priorities
- Leveraging Your Ideal Energy
- Avoiding Time Debt
- Indulgent Learning...mmm, so good!
- What to do if you really don't have time to learn
Do you find yourself believing it will take a magic wand to achieve business success? Instant gratification of results would be wonderful. However, if the magic wand draws you in because you think that is the only way you'll have success, I have a different kind of magic to share with you.
Business metric magic is real. (Sorry, the wand is not real. It breaks my heart too.) I know business metric magic is real because I've been using it with companies throughout my career.
It's possible to set Bold Goals and actually achieve them. I've seen it happen over and over again. I've been the coach along side business owners, leaders and teams keeping them objective, experimenting & resolving obstacles, and celebrating with them as they hit their targets.
I also know how people can use metrics to abuse themselves and cause damage to their company. I want to give you a heads up so you don't go down that path.
Business metric magic works. It brings success when you use them correctly. I'm sharing one case study of amazing success to inspire you. If this 1 business owner can do it, so can you!
Make sure to listen all the way to the end. I have an amazing free offer you won't want to miss!
In this episode we explore:
- A case study on the power of Metrics
- How to Achieve Bold Goals
- Evolve to Love Metrics
- Avoiding Self Sabotage
- Metric Targets that bring Revenue
You matter, my friend. You've pushed through your feelings time and time again. You've proven that you can hurt and still get stuff done. But a day will come when a new loss will bring a landslide of emotions that takes you by surprise.
As strong people. we have a belief that we should be able to handle this on our own.
I know, I did that for decades. And it took it's toll. I shoved my emotions down, kept pushing through and piled up a ton of resentment. It had an effect on how I engaged with my business, decreased my productivity and got in the way of being present for life.
All it took was 1 celebrity death to send me spiraling down. It didn't make sense at the time. When my Dad died, it was the catalyst I needed to finally get help.
In this very special episode, I introduce you to my grief coach, Wendy Sloneker. Wendy has a very effective process and personality that helped me finally say "Goodbye to Pain", including a beautiful release of my former self.
Weather you experienced a loss through death, divorce, breakup, estrangement, physical health loss, aging loss, loss of trust or self identity changes, Wendy's process can help you. Are you ready to let yourself matter?
- The Impact of Unprocessed Grief
- 40+ Loss Types that bring grief
- When Resentment is Bigger
- New Loss, Old Wound Patterns
- A Grief Process that Works!
Life is more enjoyable and impactful when we live as our brilliant, authentic selves. Some members of the Queer community face internal and external challenges to living life authentically.
Having a coach, who knows Queer challenges from personal experience, is an ideal support.
MJ, aka Michelle Johnston, is a coach for Queer, Questioning and Trans adults. And guess what? They are also a Priest! As someone that identifies as non-binary trans, MJ is a great example that it's possible for religion to evolve. When you step into self acceptance and self love, your brilliance can change the world.
With the holiday season upon us you may be experiencing an extra layer of stress. Family gatherings and Work parties may bring you face to face with difficult people. MJ has a special holiday program to help you make it through the holidays with your waistline and sanity in tact.
Prepare for a lot of laughter in this episode! MJ knows how to bring the joy!
Worried that ADHD or Anxiety will get in the way of your entrepreneurial success? Well, look no further. You are about to get a great dose of inspiration!
My client, Dr. Sonia Wright, is sharing the secrets to her business success. Learn how Dr. Sonia discovered her ADHD and anxiety superpowers with running not 1, but 2 successful businesses!
As the Midlife Sex Coach for Women and a Pediatric Radiologist, Dr. Sonia got creative with solutions that worked for her. She shares her journey, tips, techniques and tons of inspiration.
- Creating A Business Your Way
- Working with Your Brain, Not Against It
- ADHD & Anxiety Superpowers
- Using Body Doubles and Support Teams
- Evolving Products & Services for Maximum Success
Significantly reduce anxiety and overwhelm by performing Yearly Business Planning every October. Both Established and Startup businesses benefit from this activity.
Planning ahead allows you to have a balanced workload and enjoy your life. Your success with business revenue targets is more likely with calendar strategy. This episode shows you how.
This episode is your personal workshop to plan out 2023. I take you through 9 steps to plan out your Boulder through Sand activites. Grab your calendar, a delicious cup of coffee, and let's get planning!
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One day you will wake up and everything will feel different. A peaceful calm will come over you. You did it. You have a profitable business. Everything works. You achieved your dream.
It may be hard to imagine today. You may feel the emotional storm of overwhelm. There is so much to learn, build and do. Your mind is running around the clock. You wonder if it will ever be possible to feel present in life or with your loved ones again.
It is possible. It gets better. You are making progress. You are moving forward. Your success is inevitable.
Join me for some inspiration and some visualization of your calm & profitable business.
How do you know who to serve with your business? You've probably heard the advice that it is beneficial to niche down. Yet, the decision isn't easy.
What if you felt a calling? A gentle pull or a quiet voice nudging you. What if you listened to it?
That's exactly what happened to my guest, Meagan Skidmore.
Often our struggles are training for our calling. As a member of the LDS church, Meagan found herself at a crossroad when her child came out as LGBTQ+. Her journey of listening, thought work and expansion in her faith proved she could have it all. She can love her child and enjoy her faith.
Now Meagan helps other parents of LGBTQ+ kids of a conservative faith background. Listen in, get inspired, and listen for your calling.
Work stress can be debilitating. If you've ever found youself berating yourself, thinking you are not cut out for your job or business, this episode is for you.
Whether it's the fast pace, heavy workload or ever changing environment, emotional breakdowns may have you running for the nearest bathroom. You do your best to embrace the Work Life Integration your company promotes, but when has it gone too far?
Do you every find yourself wondering how other people hold it together while you struggle? What's the secret? There has to be a way, right?
There is. My guest, Australian Life Coach Michelle Kevill, shares the secret. She specializes in helping high achieving corporate women to love their jobs again.
You don't have to quit your job to feel relief. You don't have to push harder either. In fact, Michelle has proof that doing less can actually get you promoted.
Have you ever had those weeks where your brain keeps shouting “I don’t want to do that?”. Not just for 1 task. I’m talking about almost every task. Even the ones that you really enjoy?
Our brains can be so uncooperative at times, right?
I have a theory. Our brains are listening too much to the Inner Critic. The Inner Critic is very influential. It gets on stage, with your brain watching from the audience. It paints a picture of doom and gloom on everything.
Your brain watches in shock and horror as beautiful pictures are painted over with dark clouds, thunderbolts and emptiness. So of course we don’t want to do the task. Who in their right mind is going to voluntarily sign up for doom and gloom?
What if your Inner Critic's stage time evaporated? How much better would you feel? How much more productive would you be? I have a little trick to teach you called Inner Personas. Get ready to shine with a little help from your friends!
Brainstorming business solutions is a beautiful thing, The innovation can lead to substantial breakthoughs. However, the sheer volume of ideas can be overwhelming.
Conquer overwhelm by making decisions. Decision making doesn't have to be an angst-filled activity that keeps you up at night.
Learn this quick and easy decision making procress that gets you moving quick. This is the perfect process for solopreneurs, entrepreneurs and work teams.
Don't fall back into decision swirl. Your decision was already made. I'll share Decision boards that will help you stay constrained, focused and on your way to achieving your dream.
Ready to make your business workload lighter and easier? This short episode is packed full of easy tools & concepts you can implement in less than an hour. Let's get started!
Who's really responsible for a result? The customer? Or the business that was hired to provide a product/service to achieve the result?
It's a widespread concern all businesses and entrepreneurs face at one time or another.
If you've noticed a theme in both your personal and professional world in regards to Result Responsibility, you don't want to miss this episode!
Coaches, healers and educators have hearts of gold. We always want to help everyone we meet. Even those that don't want help. And plenty of those that want the result, but don't want to put in the time, money or effort.
A trend happens. The golden hearted person shifts responsibility to their plate. The time, money and effort now become their burden. Sure it feels great to deliver a result to another person, but the toll on their Mental Health may be too high a price to pay.
It's time to lovingly break the cycle. Learn how to find the balance between professional helper and codependent human.
Your healing journey can be the next person's medicine. Delivering that medicine in book form has the potential to reach thousands world wide. But, where do you start?
You are in for a special treat today. Newly published author, Aditi Ramchandani, is here to share all the details with you.
Aditi is celebrating a milestone in this episode. This is the day her book "The Self-Care Habit" landed in bookstores Worldwide.
Aditi not only shares her personal journey healing from stress induced Bell's Palsey and Depression, she also shares her book writing and publishing journey.
Be sure to check out the section about the 3rd way to become a Published Author. This may just be your missing piece to making your dreams come true!
Niche. I can hear the collective groan when I say this word.
It brings up worry and fear. It seems like the wrong thing to do. Yet, the evidence that it creates successful businesses is everywhere.
Working with one segment of the population, on one specific issue creates crystal clear messaging and easy sales.
Ok, so you may have decided to get on board with it, but then the "Niche Drama" pops up. And getting really clear becomes one of the hardest tasks of your life.
That's because you don't have an easy process to do it. In this episode, I take you though the 5 Easy Steps to Refine Your Niche.
Get your paper and pen. This is an audio workshop. Let's get it done!
We all know the emotional struggle of relationships ending in our personal life. Emotional peace comes faster when we apply the concept "people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime".
Most successful businesses include cultivating relationships with their customers. This can create a haziness as to when the service is "done". It might even stir up emotions.
Designing your service processes using the reason, season, lifetime concept not only creates clarity, it provides emotional freedom.
Clearly defined, repeatable service processes are essential for Quality Services, Scalability and a chance to step away for a Vacation. Thinking of hiring a substitute or employees one day? How will they know what to do? Yep. Service processes. Here's how you get started.
Parent guilt can be a daily, heart wrenching obstacle for your business. You have a responsiblity to create an income to take care of your family. But when they constantly interrupt you or need your attention during work hours, what do you do?
It's a chicken and egg scenario. Which comes first? And what about your needs?
It may feel hopeless, but it's not. This is a solvable dilemma.
Although, it can't be turned off overnight, it can be resolved, one interruption at a time.
As a working mother of 5, I faced this head on over the past 2 decades. As a work from home entrepreneur, it was essential to resolve this obstacle. In this episode I'm sharing 6 tips to help you get to working schedule bliss.
You can create a win-win schedule. You can have your needs met. You can get your work done to create your target revenue. And you can enjoy your family and get their needs met.
When I started my entrepreneur journey, I was totally overwhelmed. There were so many things to learn and do, I didn’t know where to start. After a few online courses and unsuccessful website design experiments, I felt lost and defeated quickly because it “didn’t work”. I exerted a lot of effort, and there wasn’t a payoff.
I didn't really understand how all of the different business pieces were connected. In fact, I didn't even know what all of the different pieces were or the skills I’d need. I needed a 50,000 foot view to understand the “lay of the land” so I could make sense of it all. That’s where a Sales Funnel and fulfillment map came in.
Having a high-level sales funnel is the backbone of your business. It's what gives it all of the structure. You can see how all the efforts fit together to create a calm, planned, predictable business. You'll know exactly what to do, how to do it and ensure your business is sustainable and profitable. (Psst…it will also help you get to take vacations).
There’s a myth that sales funnels are confusing and complicated. Not always. In this introduction to Sales Funnels, I break it down into easy to understand concepts. In my new course Smooth and Scalable - an Introduction to Sales Funnels, I make it even easier to get the big picture and choose what will work best for you.
There is no wrong way to get started in business, all ways are the right way. You pick whatever works for you and whatever means you have for getting started.
I love using a Lean Value Canvas as a living document to keep you anchored in the process. It keeps evolving as you investigate and make adjustments of your experiments.
Everything that you do is giving you more information about what works and what doesn't work for all nine of the sections. Today’s episode is all about skipping the business plan development process, and jumping into Lean Business Development with tons of experiments.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Becoming an entrepreneur
- The Lean Approach to Business Development vs the business plan model
- The 9-part-holy-grail of the Lean Value Canvas
- Customer Segment
- The Problem
- The Solution
- The Unique Value Proposition
- The Unfair Advantage
- Revenue Streams
- Channels
- Key Metrics
- Cost Structure
One thing that can create an emotional storm faster than anything is Enrollment Numbers. Coaches’, Healers’ and Educators’ business depends on enrollment numbers. How can you resolve this emotional storm before it even starts?
Some people get excited about numbers. For others it makes them sick to their stomachs. A number is just a neutral thing. Our thoughts about the number are what create our feelings.
It’s true, you put in so much time and effort into preparing your offerings. Whether it’s a product, workshop, program, or one-on-one, it takes so much prep work to get ready! You want high enrollment numbers.
If you’re worried about low enrollment numbers or experienced low enrollment numbers, this is for you. Self defeating thoughts about the number will create negative feelings and subsequent actions that will stall or sabotage your business.
Growth mindset thoughts about the number will create productive feelings and actions that will help your business.
There’s gold in small numbers (even 0).
In today’s episode I share 2 concepts that will set your business up for long term success.
If you truly believed in yourself, what would be possible for you and your business?
Would you feel confident approaching big companies and pitching high ticket services? Would you allow yourself to be visible and offer your services often? Would you release your ghosts of business past and step into your greatness with your rock star service?
Would you be willing to reduce the scope of your services and set a higher price based on the new concentrated value? Would you get up on stage and let your voice be heard?
Self Belief sounds good. But how do you actually get it? Through experimentation, evidence and mindset shifts.
In this episode I celebrate the Self Belief breakthroughs 3 of my amazing clients had and the business result benefits that followed. I want you to have breakthroughs too! I’m sharing the details of their experiments to inspire your experiments.
Come get inspired. Your self belief mindset shifts are closer than you think.
Think about the last time you were frustrated working with a service provider or using their product. It can be completely maddening to hit an obstacle in your user experience. Tech problems alone may have made you want to throw your computer out the window. Sometimes these experiences are so bad you're driven to ask for a refund and leave a bad review.
Now, let’s flip it around to you, the business owner.
The last thing you want are bad customer experiences, reviews and refunds. You put a lot of effort into creating your products and services. That kind of feedback can go right to the heart. It doesn’t have to be that way.
Beta testing your products or services ensures a high quality customer experience. It’s easy to have great customer reviews when everything flows smoothly. Let me share my professional Beta testing experience with you so you can create the best possible experience for your customers.
Podcasting has been one of my favorite things about creating my business. I get to set all of my own rules. I get to talk about the subjects that are most important to me. I get to have interviews and bring people on so that we can learn about things in other people's worlds. We can learn new techniques.
Everybody gets to have a voice, and this is your chance. Imagine all of the possibilities of what you could do with the podcast.
My guest, Kara Gott Warner, is going to teach you all about how to get your podcast up and running. She even has a really great program where she takes care of all of the tech setup for you. It’s called Podcast In A Day, it makes this an easy thing for you to do.
You have a message to share with the world. You can make such a huge impact by using your voice. Let's get you started!
When starting a business, it's kind of hard to wrap your brain around Return on Investment.
Your passion is high in the beginning. You have so many ideas. You want to do it all. Then when the sales start rolling in, the excitement fuels you to sell even more.
Overwhelm was present the whole time. But now the intensity is off the charts.
That's were LEAN comes in. LEAN businesses focus on doing the smallest effort for the biggest payoff. All of the large, successful companies do it. It's how they can be in business for life.
As a certified LEAN Six Sigma coach, I helped companies with thousands of employees streamline their businesses. I can help you too.
This episode is geared toward solopreneurs and small business owners in the first few years of their business.
Using easy to understand scenarios, you'll experience some mindset shifts on why you would want to do less.
Then I'll share 5 of the first places to start.
You and your business are important. Stop shooting yourself in the foot with your heart of gold.
Just because you know how to do everything, doesn't mean it is good for your mental health. You are allowed to do less and have a big payoff. You're worth it!
Today my dad passed away from cancer. It was a really heavy week. Instead of pushing through to create a new podcast episode, I am honoring my mental health. Replaying the episode from when my aunt passed away feels like the best thing to do.
Grief is a healthy emotion when a loved one passes. It doesn't mean it feels good. Because it doesn't. When grief is witnessed, the healing begins.
Topics:
#1 What to do with triggered memories
#2 Allowing a healthy mix of emotions
#3 Getting support from others
Confidence, or lack thereof, impacts the quality of your life, business and relationships.
We all know building confidence is an inside job. At times we hold ourselves back with fears of other people judging us for being too confident. There's a big difference between confidence and arrogance. You my friend, are not wired to be arrogant. You have too big of a heart for that.
Discovering and building your confidence can only lead you down a road of good Mental Health.
Confidence building can be personal. It can be intimate. Really, it's just for you. For your benefit.
My guest, Colleen Brewer - owner of ColeB photography, uses her background in psychology and her highly developed skills in intimate photography to help you discover your authentic self confidence. She shares client stories of how boudoir photography is a life changer at any age, gender, orientation or disability.
I have a special bond with this guest. She's my sister. And an incredibly inspiring entrepreneur. She shares her story of how her life journey as an employee took an abrupt turn with the unexpected, debilitating disabilities called Complex Reginal Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Hear her inspiring story of how a disabled single mom created a business to fit her life.
Let your business shine with PRIDE! (psst....get out of the business closet!)
Entrepreneurs experience fear of exposure, insecurities and uncertainty, especially as they start a business. It's a new change. Often, it is a new identity. Fear of rejection and judgement is at an all time high.
This episodes explores similarites of "coming out" in the LGBTQ+ community. Although everyone's experience is different, all humans go through a change curve.
Accelerate your progress through the change curve so you can finally get to the celebration! Life is so much better when you're celebrating!
Personal LGBTQ+ coming out stories of my ex-fiance in college, my son, my husband, my daughter and myself are bound to inspire you and give you a different perspective on other people's reactions.
Being the Real You in life and business may bring you more support than you can imagine!
There are millions of people in the United States and billions throughout the whole world experiencing an emotional crisis.
It's been a rough couple of weeks, even a rough month, with everything that's been happening in the United States. I want to address this because I know how painful it is for everybody that sees the gun violence unfolding.
I really believe that we all have the capability to contribute to the solution to this problem by developing human connections. Creating safe and vulnerable spaces for other people in our lives, even strangers, can have an enormous butterfly effect of healing and make a greater impact than we even intended.
It’s not always the easiest things to do, you may not have the right words to say, but connection is a great place to start. I'm here to teach you how.
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Are you connected with the right people? If you find yourself struck with an obstacle or feeling lackluster in your innovation and strategy ideas, it might be time to create some new connections.
Human connection not only benefits our mental health and resiliency, it benefits business health.
Connection provides the missing pieces of the puzzle, next level mindset shifts, different perspectives and all the data points to create a clear picture. Problem solving and innovative solutions reach new heights..
Want to create something bigger than yourself? Your connections will open the door for collaborations and synergies to magnify your impact.
Opportunity is waiting. What connection will you create?
It's time for you to shine. You were born to be amazing. But your inner critic thinks there's something wrong with you.
Enough is enough.
All those aspects of your personality that you think are flaws are actually your strengths.
My guest, Taylor V, introduces you to your Human Design.
One of the best business investments you can make is learning about yourself.
When you know yourself, you can create the most desirable experiences for your clients that they can't get anywhere else.
Entreprenuers will have inevitable success by packaging & offering their unique magic.
Together we help you explore how Human Design can help you find the Yin to your Yang for next level success.
Your potential clients need your services and products. So why does it feel so uncomfortable to let them know your business exists? Or to share about how you can help them?
This discomfort is more common than you realize. Many entrepreneurs experience this. Especially if they created their own intellectual property and processes.
It all comes down to the value you think you provide. When you apply the Value Mirror concept, you'll understand what is clouding your vision.
Use this 1 shift to change everything. The value will become crystal clear. And you won't be able to stop yourself from telling potential clients about your business and what you offer.
Our personal relationships can completely derail our business or our professional lives. Sometimes that is the obstacle and we need to spend some time and actually work on that so that we can have the success in our businesses and in our professional life. In today's episode, I’m joined by Maggie Reyes a life coach and modern marriage mentor who specializes in helping driven, ambitious, women, create the marriages of their dreams without waiting for their partners to change or adding more work to their lives. She's the creator of the Marriage MBA program. It's a six-month mentorship in creating a successful marriage using principles from positive psychology, cognitive science, and simple coaching tools that you can learn today and apply tomorrow. Maggie shares incredible tools and mindset techniques to work through any type of relationship. It could be your marriage, business partner, co-worker, friend, or family member. These relationships and connections are so important. Coming to the relationship with love and curiosity can lead to incredible energy and revival of a relationship setback.
Not everybody loves metrics. I happen to be a metrics junkie. I love metrics. Your metrics can work like a heat-seeking missile to pinpoint exactly what you need to work on so that you can achieve your goals!
Last week 23 Businesses that started from scratch, received Million Dollar awards from a Company that was started from scratch by 1 woman. What did they all have in common? They used metrics to make business decisions. Much like digging for gold, trying to hit a slot machine jackpot, or even wrestling with a knotted hose (all really great stories shared on today’s episode), the anticipatory anxiety and frustration of overcoming business obstacles can be a mental health barrier. It can also distract you from your wins. Your business metrics, and even your personal growth metrics, can help show you the progress of how far you’ve come and point you in the direction of where you should go next.
Your journal can be there for you when you need it the most. Often times we need a safe place to share our most honest thoughts and feelings.
Writing & Life Coach, Jen Laffin, addresses initial concerns you may have that block you from journaling.
Feel the freedom that comes with self expression. Experience the objectivity of words on paper as you begin a journey of self discovery.
Whether you have healing or big dream creation on the horizon, journaling is your best first step.
Jen also shares tips for how to use your journal to prepare for crucial conversations and showing up as the next version of yourself.
Also learn how your journal can set you up for success starting a new business and doing social media marketing.
Relationship struggles can derail your business and professional life. AND your business can derail your personal & professional relationships. Of course, the easiest way to resolve tension is to sever your professional or personal relationships. But, I know you don’t want to do that. The Clarity Steps provides the framework to make your relationships work for both of you.
Your needs and their needs are equally important. This structured approach gives you both a voice and time to listen to each other. With a unified vision, you design experiments to create win-win solutions.
The only thing that gets in the way of achieving your unified vision is mindset obstacles or process obstacles. We have tools to help you resolve all of it.
Imagine how much better your business & life will feel when your relationships are working peacefully.
The best solutions are created when you bring diversity to the table. You see, nobody is good at everything, but everyone is good at something. When you leverage the experience, education and approach of multiple people, you discover all of the pieces that work for you, your evolutionary journey, and your business. As an employee or a business owner, you can create Tag Teams for your clients too. You may have to shift a few fixed & scarcity thoughts to growth & abundance thoughts to experience the full benefit. I’m off to The Life Coach School’s annual Mastermind event to discover more Tag Team partners. Get ready for even more connections to accelerate your progress on your most important goals!
This episode is inspired by the highly popular celebrity musician Todrick Hall. After attending his concert, I was in awe watching his entrepreneurial spirit. As an unsigned musician, Todrick Hall built his celebrity status and built his music career as an entrepreneur using grass roots efforts. Not only that, with his generous heart he creates opportunities for LGBTQ+ dancers and our community.
If Todrick can create something so successful and impactful, why wouldn’t you?
There are so many ways to get super creative in this digital world. What are the skills you already have? What knowledge do you have that you can build a revenue stream on?
The possibilities to make an impact in this world are endless. By packaging up your knowledge and skills in different creative business models, you can generate an income source for yourself and even go beyond that and create opportunities for others.
Do you ever find yourself using self-defeating sentences? Do you even recognize when you're doing it? I’m sure you’ve felt the effect of Imposter syndrome as you search for a new job, crippling anxiety before heading to an event, or overwhelm when looking at your task list. It all starts with a sentence.
Business owners know the familiar feeling of dread when setting pricing. Will people only want free service? Will they think my price is too high?
Our thoughts and sentences have the power to manifest as our reality. You want a different reality? Use a different sentence. Keep your sentences in check by using a mirror technique. With a few simple word changes, you can have the results you DO want.
Confused about what to offer your clients? With all of the options available, you may find your head spinning. You know above all, you just want to help your customer.
To get your business up and running, and making a profit, a little structure will help you out.
Build your product portfolio based on what your customer needs to be successful. Create a win-win for both of you. They get results. You get clear revenue streams.
Learn how you can leverage the Customer Journey and The Clarity Steps to make it happen.
Have you ever been terrified to do a speaking event, presentation, or even just networking? People want to connect with you on a human level. When you're approachable and accessible, people are attracted to you like a magnet.
It takes a lot to get up in front of that many people. But it also takes a lot to get comfortable even just talking with two.
Today’s guest, Lisa Braithwaite, helps corporate employees and entrepreneurs to get comfortable with every type of presentation and with all sizes of audiences, including social media. You don't wanna miss your big break!
Organizing your stuff can be quite triggering. Even just figuring out where to start the process can be so overwhelming. I'm grateful that Tracy Hoth from Simply Squared Away is here on the podcast today to help with all of it so that we can actually get through it. Not only are we talking about managing clutter, letting go, and maintaining it, but Tracy also shares how our mindset impacts our ability to sort, purge, assign homes, and maintain the content in our business and life. How much better will you feel when your home and business are clutter-free and organized?
I hope you got some inspiration to create a great space for yourself. You deserve to feel good!
If you get triggered after seeing a Yelp review or hearing “Hey, can we talk?” from your customer, employer or partner, this episode is for you. You don’t have to be caught in an emotional storm with your mind reeling about possible mistakes you made, your defense mechanisms bubbling over with anger, or suffering from a tight chest and stomach cramps. Toltec wisdom teaches to not take anything personal. Doing so only creates suffering. That holds true with feedback.
To have peace and success, objectivity is key. Your success is waiting. You just have to find the success requirements within the feedback.
The Universe will conspire to connect you with your ideal clients when you choose to show up as your authentic self and do the things that align with your values.
I invited Stacey Uhrig back to share how Relationship Marketing proved to be her winning approach as an entrepreneur for 20+ years.
Relationship Marketing is about making real connections and caring about people. It isn't limited. Relationship marketing is also about helping other businesses. Can you image that you can increase your flow of clients by taking the time to get a cup of coffee with another business owner? When you curate a community of people that want to help each other, the dots get connected. Business & Life get a lot more peaceful.
Then you realize just how abundant the Universe really is.
Creating new business processes, including marketing, requires learning and experimenting. Not only are you doing experiments to find what works, you are also experimenting with different teachers. It’s tempting to dismiss an experiment quickly and say “It didn’t work”. Or to use “it didn’t work” as an escape clause to avoid the discomfort of learning and trying again.
There is so much gold to discover such as specific do’s and don’ts for your process, your learning style, your development needs, and value alignment.
Use this 1 super quick exercise so you don’t “throw the baby out with the bathwater.”
Tired of doing rush jobs? Burnt out working overtime and sacrificing your dream goals and family time? Are you overcompensating in your process because someone didn’t do the thing they were supposed to do?
When you are the one with the big heart, it’s easier to take on the work just to calm the other person’s stress.
However, the impact on your Mental Health is undeniable.
It’s time to reframe and retrain. Use these 2 tools and 1 mindset technique to create stress free, smooth processes so everybody wins.
This world needs you and the contribution you have to offer. People are depending on you. Many heart driven entrepreneurs and employees feel compelled to exert time and energy above and beyond healthy limits. The desire to meet the end goal is intense. Sometimes your inspirational thought communities role model success, but their means may not be right for you. What if it was possible to guarantee you meet your end goal AND enjoy a healthy journey?
Seek diversity of thought and approaches to determine your best path.
You're amazing at helping others with their projects and developing them. It feels like the right thing to do...all of the time. Until it doesn't feel good anymore. It's exhausting. At times it feels lonely and painful to be on the backburner. Your inner critic starts telling you lies like you don't deserve better or it's selfish to consider your own needs.
My friend, stop.
Doing Project Me can be a life saver in more ways than one for you and your business.
Join LeAnn Austin and me as we share our real mindset shifts, including faith & universe based, that gave us permission to start loving ourselves.
The new year always feels great. It's a fresh start. You’re thinking about your dreams. You just can't wait to take on the world. What if you had a way that you could guarantee that you would always make all of your dreams come true?
The Clarity Steps system is a seven-step process to achieve dreams. It works for personal dreams as well as small and large business dreams.
But wait, there’s more…learn how the work you do using The Clarity Steps can be repurposed to help your clients and generations to come.
New Year’s Resolutions created out of shame or disdain never work. Negative feelings generate actions that feel like punishment. You won’t stick to punishing yourself. Goals created out of love will generate the results you want. What if your undesirable personality traits, such as I’m not organized, I’m not smart, I can’t handle things, I hate my body, were not true? What if the complete opposite were true? Learn two techniques that will help you get the vital mindset shifts you need to achieve your goals with love.
Are you ready to celebrate your goals? What business, personal and relationships goals were top of mind for you in 2021? As you celebrate this holiday season, raise a glass to celebrate YOU! You deserve to be proud of everything you accomplished. You did way more than you even realize. Break out of the false construct of 1 year goals and black and white thinking. When you break it down into incremental steps and shift your focus to everything that’s working, you’ll be blown away by how far you’ve come.
When your favorite mindset and business tools are not getting you the breakthrough you need now, it might be time to add in a new modality. That’s what I did. I shifted working from my conscious mind to my unconscious mind with the help of Stacey Uhrig. Stacey Uhrig uses Rapid Transformational Therapy to discover your core belief created in childhood that may be holding you back. With a safe method of hypnosis, she helps you redefine the core belief (on your terms) so you can get unstuck. If you’re willing to be suggestible, you can have any result you want.
What if you offered just one thing? Would you feel like it was enough? How many times have you found yourself way over doing it in your business or Christmas gift giving, just to have it backfire? It’s time to take a peek at your mindset. Becoming aware of what drives you is eye opening. Simple changes in thoughts can bring you even better results, if you let it.
See the world from alternative examples where simplicity yielded abundance. Everything you desire is closer than you think. You just have to see the evidence.
Rejection stings. But it doesn’t have to. As a business owner or employee you can use customer No’s as a wonderful learning opportunity. Each interaction with a potential customer is an experiment. You will always learn something: A pattern, a skill, a new way of communicating. Using the 5 phase Customer Journey framework and an assessment of Ready, Willing & Able helps you pinpoint the exact steps to take to get a Yes.
Step away from shaming yourself and step into objectivity to know what is right for your customer and build trust.
Do you ever find yourself suffering after a conversation with a friend, family member or business acquaintance? In the moment you may have felt confident in what you said or did. It felt right. Yet, your relationship seems more strained than ever. Self doubt starts to creep in. Were you really right? Is it possible that you were both out of integrity? Being out of integrity will eat you up.
Use this 1 simple tool to evaluate your part. If you discover you were out of integrity, use the steps provided to clean it up.
When you are back in integrity, harmony is restored to your mental health and your relationships.
Some moments from our past still cause us to suffer today. It's amazing how a seemingly simple past event (or perhaps traumatic event) creates significant blocks in relationships or business today. These mindset obstacles pop up repeatedly, pretending to be helpful. But they're not. The thoughts we had about those events kept us safe in the past, but are no longer serving us.
In this episode, you’ll decide if your willing to rewrite the past to help you today. I'll share with you the traditional steps to do this. I'll also share my recent experience with hypnosis and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT).
Your future is a beautiful blank canvas. When you have emotional freedom, it's so much easier to create what you really want.
Throughout your business lifecycle you will always ask yourself “Am I doing the right thing?” As an entrepreneur, it’s so easy to fall into compare and despair. Other businesses seem to be doing so much better. Stop it, my friend. Shaming yourself like that is only going to slow you down.
Let me introduce you to the concept of Benchmarking. Benchmarking allows you to see options. It allows you to get innovative. It's all about choice. You get to pick and choose the things that are right for you and your clients.
In this episode, I share my benchmarking from a recent 4 day business workshop specifically for coaches. Learn some of the options used by Coaches with businesses making $300k - $15M. All of the businesses were built on their own terms being their authentic selves.
You are an amazing entrepreneur and service provider. The contribution you have to make is more valuable than you realize. Your potential client pool is much larger than you can imagine. When you are doing business in a silo, your prospects seem limited. Expand your reach and impact through Business Circles: communities of service providers supporting similar customers. You have the ability to “fit” in more business circles, help each other and provide more help to the world.
When we link together, anything is possible.
Future You can do amazing things and have a wonderful life. The impact and value you’ll bring is very needed. Let’s make Future You a reality.
Prepare for fun. You get to dream in this episode. You even get your very own Genie!
It’s a little bit of Woo. Don’t worry...this version of Woo is backed by science you can see. In fact, you already learned it in Physics class.
Learn how to leverage Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion to let the Universe work in your favor. Be a different version, best version or favorite version of you.
Overwhelm and stress quickly overtake your confidence when you don’t know how to make your business work. Distrust and frustration pop up with colleagues and clients when you are not on the same page,
It doesn’t have to be like that. There’s an easier way. Create visible business processes.
Get the details out of your brain and onto paper.The you can organize, optimize and plan.
Business success comes with clarity of who's doing what, when, where, how, and why. Confidence soars when you show up like a pro.
Are you really staying in a Comfort Zone? You hear it all the time. Get out of your comfort zone and chase your dreams.
Today I challenge your thinking about that. I don’t believe you are staying in a comfort zone at all. Rather, you are staying in a Discomfort Zone.
Don’t believe me? You better tune in. I bet you’ve never thought about it this way before.
Courage isn’t just about chasing dreams.
Your courage creates your comfort zone. Want to have a business or life with “Real” Comfort Zones and no Discomfort Zones? Let’s get started!
Starting any new job is a recipe for instant overwhelm. How are you supposed to do everything if you have never done it before?
As an employee, you’ve experienced on the job training. Many companies spend time optimizing their training programs to get employees up and running as fast as possible.
Well designed plans decrease overwhelm by staggering out the different training aspects.
Leverage this practice as an entrepreneur. Get your business up and running faster by reducing your time to competency.
Tame the emotional roller coaster of entrepreneurship by learning how to make the money work.
No matter what phase of business you’re in, money is always present.
Learn some simple concepts and calculators to answer the 3 most common questions all entrepreneurs have:
- How can I afford to quit my job and start a business?
- What price should I charge?
- How do I ensure my business is sustainable and profitable?
Get the numbers out and visible. When you can objectively see them, it becomes about the numbers, not about you as a person.
You are a whole person with a lifetime of wisdom and challenges.
We are always on a journey. As we enter into our 40s-50s there is a natural shift. We all go through it. Some challenges naturally resolve, others do not.
You’ve tried a lot of self improvement and business building along the way. But there’s still some lingering stuff starting to leak out.
It might be time to try some different modalities. My guest, Sarah Grace Powers, introduces you to the power of Tapping (EFT), Inner Child & Quantum Physics work.
As a bonus, she also shares her wisdom from over 20 years as an Entrepreneur.
Your business and life may be harder than it is for most people if you live with Social Anxiety.
Social anxiety affects 3 of the 5 Essential elements of wellbeing: Career, Social & Community.
As an employee, you may find jobs that limit your exposure to other people. But, it also limits your job opportunities.
As an entrepreneur, you’ll struggle to start your business, grow your business, meet customers and make sales.
As an individual, loneliness may bring about additional emotional pain. Or the panic attacks may become so severe, you can’t function.
This episode provides safe steps for reducing Social Anxiety. I include a case study of my 12 year old autistic daughter and her panic attack after a bullying incident.
You’re one of the most responsible people I know. You spent your life being resilient. You know how to get things done.
Even when you’re in pain.
I’m holding up the mirror with love: Your pain is affecting the quality of your business. It’s also affecting your relationships and your mental health.
I know you’ll be a successful Entrepreneur. You’ll get your business working. It’s a given.
You’ll be able to do it faster and easier when you are out of pain.
I care about you. I brought in an expert. Betsy Jensen is a Body & Mind Life Coach, with a lived experience with chronic disease and 20 years experience as a physical therapist. She resolved her chronic pain through meditation, yoga and mindset work.
Allow yourself her help. We can get back to business after we take care of you first!
Entrepreneurs face struggles when they start a business. Finding clients can be frustrating and discouraging.
You didn’t leave your corporate job just to get burnt out in your own business and have zero income.
Work smarter, not harder. Ensure every step of your client pipeline is yielding a good return on investment (ROI) of your time, money and effort.
Learn 4 effective strategies for finding clients that want what you offer. Ensure you factor in the 2 tips that will increase your chances every time.
It’s time for you to shine and live life to the fullest being authentically you.
Listen, we know how uncomfortable it is to drop the safety shackles of conformity. How will you keep yourself safe from the haters?
My guest, Carlos Delaplaya - Self Expression & Life Coach, shares his journey of becoming fully self expressed and having his own back in the hospitality industry.
The world is waiting for your style, energy and special sauce. People are searching for you. Experience feeling alive, free and wanted.
Diversity of thought creates the best solutions. Allowing freedom of thought between conservatives and liberals creates harmony in families, friendships and business.
We are all human. We all deserve to enjoy our lives and be fully expressed.
But it’s not comfortable to do that in today’s climate. With the right mindset, you can create comfort with anyone.
Guest Caroline Bjorkquist, shares her wisdom and best tips, including cheese. What does cheese have to do with tough conversations? Listen in to find out!
Amplify your impact and change the world. Explore the option of delivering Speaking and Coaching programs for corporations.
My guest shares how their experiences as a Non-Binary human and parent to a special needs child added strength and insight to their coaching ability.
2SLGBTQIA+ have a higher rate of suicidal ideation. Jay shares how a psychiatric hospital became a life changing turning point.
Join in the warmth of a friendship built on collaboration, shared values and the fun of talking business models.
Where’s the fun?
All your life you imagined the dream life of having kids. When that transition point came, it wasn’t exactly a dream. The challenges, advice and criticism brought on depression (or made it worse).
You want to pull yourself out of it, but how?
Health & Life Coach, Susan Scollen shares her journey and how creativity, integrative nutrition & fun were the key to changing her life.
Join in love & laughter as we share creative ideas to inspire you to go after your passion and have a life you enjoy.
It’s time to get noticed with content marketing. Your voice, story and knowledge have been hidden away for too long!
Design your platform with your clients’ learning style and your human design in mind.
Yong Pratt is a podcast and Content Gold Mining Expert. She shares her secrets to calm overwhelm by repurposing content, automation, creative ways to enlist help, and solopreneur work life balance.
You won’t want to miss her preview of industry trends for podcasting and how to Amplify Your Awesome.
Price drama can leave you swimming with indecision for months. You can't make any revenue from your products & services until you make a decision.
Your heart just wants to help people. You would do this work for free.
You worry that the people you want to help won’t be able to afford your help. Or worse yet, they won’t think it is worth it. Your inner critic whispers that you are not worth it.
Stop the drama. Get inspired and get ready to make decisions. We need your business to be viable.
Don’t waste your time creating something people won’t buy.
As heart led entrepreneurs we want to help people stop suffering and be able to achieve their dreams.
The intent is great. But will it create a viable business?
Throwing spaghetti at the wall to see if it sticks is great for rapid experimentation. But if your customers are craving watermelon, you missed the mark completely.
Customer research can make or break your business. Show your customers, and your business, some love by collecting data.
Rapid experimentation creates successful businesses.
Traditional business development starts with a Business Plan. It’s a lot of research before opening the doors. Perfectionist tendencies and no proof that the plan works, makes this unappealing.
The Lean Value Canvas provides a framework that supports your Business Model and Planning while giving you the flexibility to experiment. Building the airplane as you fly it isn’t for everyone. But, it's the fastest way to figure out a business that works.
Are you inspired to start your own business? You know you have a skill set, perspective and experience that you can use to make a huge impact.
Do you know how to start a business? Don’t let fear or confusion stop you. This episode will provide a roadmap.
Entrepreneurs and Intrapreneurs (employees in a company creating innovative products, services and programs) have a similar business building journey.
Learn the 10 high level steps in the Entrepreneur’s Journey and how Mindset fits in.
Summer is here. It’s time to feel alive again! With pandemic restrictions lifting, you have the opportunity to incorporate fun activities into your business offering.
If you don’t have a business up and running yet, this may be the perfect time!
Your potential customers are looking for something to do. Plus, social anxiety is a new challenge people are facing. You can help them with both.
Learn the 5 basic things needed to run a business. Enjoy some ideas to get your creative juices flowing.
Your thoughts create your feelings. When you find yourself having a limited supply of positive feelings it is a strong indicator that your mindset needs a refresh.
Thought communities, basically all of the people in your life, influence the thoughts and beliefs in your mindset.
When you open yourself up to meeting new people, with different thoughts and beliefs, your mindset possibilities are unlimited. Discovering a new perspective can make your life amazing!
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You’re an incredibly responsible person. You are very good at what you do. Others admire you.
And ask you to do more. Or you just offer. And why not? You are amazing at all of this! And so many people need your help. It feels so good to save the day!
Until that one day you experience health consequences. You know you need to do less. Your internal tug of war is creating a moral dilemma. What’s the right thing to do?
If you decide to let go, will you be able to live with yourself?
When you can recognize grief for what it is, your healing will begin.
Grief is more prevalent than we realize. It’s felt in life changes, divorce, personal growth, entrepreneurship and of course loss of a loved one.
There is no wrong way to grieve. This is a core message shared by my guest Patti Schmoock, Confidence after Grief Coach.
After the loss of her son Aaron to suicide, Patty felt 6 years of deep depression. Learn how a class about Chocolate, and a trip to Belize changed her life and revealed her purpose.
What becomes possible when you do what you say you are going to do?
How would your relationships be different if you held your boundaries and respected your values?
How would you be different as an entrepreneur if you didn’t fall for the wrong offers?
Honoring your word to yourself is not easy. It’s a conscious choice and a continued practice.
Making it harder are these 4 common pitfalls.
With a few simple mindset shifts, it gets much easier. Get ready to trust yourself like never before.
Nothing can set off anxiety more than having to deal with difficult people. They exist in our personal and professional relationships as well as community interactions.
How can you be unshakable around difficult people? Hint...it’s not to just accept their behavior. Just because their defense mechanisms were triggered, doesn’t mean you have to suffer.
With these 3 techniques and 1 mindset shift, peace, love and happiness are in your control.
This episode can make all the difference in the world.
As the coaching industry grows, you may feel yourself drawn to it.
People everywhere need extra support for building their capabilities, learning how to do things and handling their mental health challenges.
Some people get into coaching just to make money. That’s not who I work with. Not as a Coach Developer. Not as a client.
I only work with coaches that truly want to help others. Every human goes through a Hero’s Journey with hardships. The best coaches use their Hero Journey and continue into The Coach’s Journey.
Now more than ever, employers are noticing the effects of Mental Health challenges at work.
Businesses are in business to support their customers and make profit. Why would they WANT to support employee mental health?
These 10 Business Metrics contribute to profit. They are directly influenced by Mental Health Challenges. Resolving the challenges ensures the metrics are pointed in the right direction, keeping your business successful.
Learn about new industry options that will help you & your employees.
The worst feeling in the world is helplessness. Not knowing what to do, how to do it and not being capable.
When unexpected events happen, we experience failure. This is normal, we didn’t know to prepare for it.
Unfortunately, it brings feelings of helplessness. To relieve the emotional discomfort, the blame game starts. Energy is misdirected at a scapegoat, instead of solving the actual problem.
Apply this simple children’s game to turn it around, have everyone growing, and feeling empowered.
Inspiration to start a business is everywhere. Perhaps you dabbled with a few entrepreneur ideas.
Then you go to work. It’s a paycheck. You used to love it. But now, it’s just dread. The work stress, team dynamics, lack of promotion, and don’t even get you started about your boss!
Quitting brings freedom. Then fear sets in. Are you really willing to give up the steady paycheck, insurance and learn all the things?
Sit back. Breathe. Let’s look at all the stuff to help you make the best decision for yourself.
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I see you struggling with overwhelm & confusion. Things seem so big and complicated. You ask yourself how will I ever pull this all together. There's not enough time. Maybe you should just quit.
No.
That’s not it.
It’s not you.
It is just a bunch of process obstacles.
Processes are just steps. They exist in life, relationships, and business. Entrepreneurs create and evolve them all the time.
It’s not personal, it’s just a process. Come on, I’ll show you how to see them and get relief.
There are only 2 things standing between you and your most important goals. Mindset obstacles and Process obstacles. That’s it.
If you’re not getting the results you want, stop beating yourself up. It doesn’t mean that you can’t have those results. It doesn’t mean anything about you as a person.
If just means you encountered an obstacle. Obstacles can be resolved.
Seeing the effect mindset obstacles create, is eye opening. Hear 6 examples impacting authenticity, relationship and business goals.
You are a legacy in the making. The impact you can have now and for future generations is unlimited.
The internal journey required may feel overwhelming and confusing. It doesn’t have to be.
Using The Clarity Steps, you can break it down to tiny, manageable steps that are just right for you.
Your personal evolution journey is your own. On your own timeline. It’s there waiting for you.
Kamala Harris says she is “The First, Not the Last”. The door is open. Come get inspired and learn how.
Excited to have the freedom of starting your own business?
It sounds great. Full flexibility. Full creative license to do what you want.
And then it hits you...what am I supposed to do each day?
As an employee, your tasks and routines were defined for you.
Now you are staring at a blank slate. Panic and overwhelm start to set in.
Don’t worry, I got ya. A Google Calendar vision board and The Clarity Steps will help you design and live your dream life & business while putting your mental health first.
Your dreams are waiting for you to live them.
It is too easy to get lost in the excitement and confusion of a goal.
You get what you measure. That is the secret to your clarity & traction.
Where do you start? What do you measure? How much do you measure? What if measuring brings up boredom or anxiety?
Don’t worry, I got ya. This episode is full of examples to help you measure what matters to you most, including your feelings.
Set yourself up for success in life, relationships and business.
Your future has yet to be written. You are standing before a fresh page in the next chapter of your life. Do you continue with life as it has been?
Or are you ready to create something new? A new version? Or a completely new, never been seen before possibility?
A blue sky vision goes beyond a New Year’s resolution. It empowers you to go big and think about your life, relationships and business holistically.
Just because you haven’t lived this new version yet, doesn’t mean it isn’t possible!
You have infinite creative license! Let’s do this!
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You may be ready to kick 2020 to the curb. Good riddance, right?
That’s a way to end it. But it doesn’t give you closure.
Things come to an end. A year, a relationship, a job, a project or other chapter of life. It may have ended painfully.
It’s tempting to jump into the next thing because we assume it will feel good. But, you may find yourself repeating the same painful cycle.
Getting complete on something ensures a fresh start. Set yourself up for success with this one simple exercise.
In years of great strife come life changing decisions. 2021 is your year for decisions.
What will it be? Better Health? Feeling better emotionally? Pursuing your purpose and saying goodbye to corporate life?
What if you could have all of that? This is what my guest, Jeffery E. Berger, calls Abundant Optimum Wellness.
Listen in to learn how Jeff reversed his Type 2 Diabetes, eliminated his depression, drastically reduced his anxiety and made the transition into being a successful entrepreneur.
The holiday season can be a time of anxiety, rushing and sadness.
Rarely do we take the time to give ourselves a gift.
Finding time for ourselves can seem impossible. There is so much to do. So much pressure to do more than ever.
I want to not only give you a gift. I also want to grant you permission to use this time to receive your gift.
This gift will bring instant relief to your anxiety. Instant relief to any strife you may be feeling.
This is the simple gift you never knew was so valuable.
You see people acting up. The discomfort is unbearable. Is it bad behavior? Or a psychological defense mechanism?
All humans use defense mechanisms to keep themselves safe. These actions can help, interfere or wreak havoc in our lives.
Defense mechanisms trigger defense mechanisms in other people, creating a potentially unending cycle of emotional pain and escalation.
How do you stop the cycle? How do you keep each other safe?
How do you bring down the heat?
Focus on the pain, not the actions.
The worst thing that happened to you may be the best thing to happen.
It doesn’t feel that way when life happens. Obstacles to feeling better and achieving goals happen.
You miss a valuable opportunity by ignoring the obstacles in your life, relationships or business.
It may look like an undesirable rock. But it is really your gold. Possibly your diamond.
The secret to your amazing life may be staring you right in the eye. These 2 mindset shifts will help you see it for the opportunity that it is.
It seems like some people have their whole life together naturally. Were they born having everything they needed to have a great life? No.
Many happy, successful people started off having it rough and had setbacks along the way.
There’s always a crossroad where you get to decide: do I want to be upset about life? Or do I want to create a life I desire?
Today's guest shares how growing up without a traditional family life, having a pulmonary embolism and a heart attack made him the positive person he is today.
It happened again. Something really good popped up in your Facebook feed that you just had to have. A new course, a new gadget, a preview to the next Netflix binge worthy show.
You got derailed from your goal plan.
Your goal is really important to you.
But this thing, this shiny object, it seemed worthy of your time.
Don't get discouraged. Shiny Object Syndrome is more common than you think.
This episode will help you know how to manage the urges and stay on track when temptation pops up again.
The worst kind of unexpected thing can happen...death of a loved one. You don’t want it to be true. But it is.
It’s painful. It’s overwhelming. What do you do next?
This is what I faced last week when my Aunt Mary passed away from Covid.
Several of the members of the Men’s Feelings Matter community also experienced loss of loved ones within the same few weeks.
I’m sharing my experience, and the help I had along the way, in hopes of helping others and honoring my Aunt Mary.
Grief is part of healing.
2020 The Year of Disruptions. So much has come in sideways this year. How much can you handle?
The changes and tough stuff are too big to ignore.
What if Covid hits your family?
Trying to stuff it all down is going to backfire. It is time to take care of you.
How do you protect your mental health when life comes in sideways?
Simplicity might be the best thing for you. I got you.
Your goals are important and so are you. Obstacles are always going to pop up. That is just the nature of doing something new.
When you focus energy on experiments, you’ll resolve the obstacles and clear your path. Achievement of your goal is easy and inevitable.
You can just run with the experiment idea and try whatever. But your progress may be haphazard. You deserve to have maximum progress.
Designing your experiments will give you that. This episode shows you how. And, we’re going to have some fun with it.
Do you feel called to change the world? It’s possible. Each act of courage creates a butterfly effect nobody can anticipate.
When my guests had to hide their authentic selves, BY LAW, allies stepped up. Laws were changed to pave the way for safety, authenticity and inclusion.
In 2011 Dan and Gary became the United States first legally married same sex military couple.
They are the allies now, paying it forward by changing the world, so others can live their authentic lives. Get inspired. You can change the world too.
Your intentions are really good. You honestly want to help the other person. Yet, every time you try, it backfires.
What gives? Why is this always happening?
An underlying dynamic is at play. It is more common than you realize. Mindsets are being influenced in unintended ways leading to unnecessary drama.
Becoming aware of this dynamic, and it’s healthier alternative, empowers you to have vibrant relationships.
Are you ready to get curious, so you can make the switch?
How many days out of the month do you feel judged?
Maybe the better question to ask is how many days did you not feel judged?
What would it feel like if judgement was erased from your life all together?
Other people’s words, actions and body language can send you into a spiral of judgement and unnecessary suffering.
Learn how to harness the power of your brain to dissolve the feeling of judgement and live a life you enjoy.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: The Unshakable program is now open for enrollment!
Can you imagine going through life being told you don’t exist?
Sexuality is confusing enough. Imagine being a young kid being attracted to both boys and girls. Yet, everywhere you turn, you get the message that it is not possible to like both.
September 23rd of every year is Bisexual Visibility Day. It is the day to reflect on the very real existence of the “B” in LGBTQ.
Join my guest, to hear his story of growing up invisible, his coming out story, and his new take on life.
It is time to celebrate your authentic self!
That’s it! I quit! This is too hard. I can’t do it.
How many times have you said that to yourself? Was it about a job, a relationship, a big dream?
I get it. The path from point A to point B is not easy. Add “Just do it” and “No excuses” on top and you have a recipe for crippling shame.
There is a better way. An easier way. A way that puts your mental health first and keeps you moving forward.
Once you make this one mindset shift and implement this easy routine, you will be unstoppable in all aspects of life.
It's so easy to allow comparison to send us into a shame spiral that prevents us from taking action going forward on our journey. Comparison is inevitable. We don't live on this planet all by ourselves. We're all just trying to figure out how to do this thing called life.
We go out looking for ideas. Sometimes ideas will just come and present themselves to us, whether we wanted it or not.
What your brain does with these ideas can mean the difference between progress or pain.
You get to choose. Comparison can be your best research or your worst nightmare.
Learn 3 techniques to transform your comparison critic into your best friend.
(4:04) Why does my brain do this? Take a quick peak at 1 psychological defense mechanism and why it gets triggered.
(7:58) How HGTV dream shows can send you in a spiral of shame or kick start you into action.
(14:02) Promotions happening all around you at work, but not for you. Now what?
(20:47) Building your business website - yikes! How to help yourself relax and be productive instead of giving up and going back to bed.
(27:02) Comparison when you are a high performer and your team mate is not pulling his weight.
(33:01) Who will ever want me? The shame game when you are single or divorced.
If you stay stuck in the comparison shame game, you're always going to be in the victim chair and you're never going to be able to move forward.
What would it be like if you left your corporate job and went all in on starting your own business?
The creative freedom would feel great right? You get to create your own schedule and your own rules. No need to worry about workplace dynamics.
Complete freedom.
What's stopping you?
Fear of the unknown, failing, the learning curve, money...all of this comes up.
1 full year after leaving corporate to be an entrepreneur calls for celebration and a Lessons Learned session. Join me as I share 7 of the best lessons I learned.
Are you facing a transition point in your day job? Job loss, loss of morale, or facing a physical or mental health challenge may feel like doom and gloom.
You have the opportunity to live your purpose and create your legacy. You get to light your own soul on fire.
When my guest, Fred Brown, faced a life with cancer, he knew his old way of living wasn’t going to work anymore.
He decided to change the world and create a legacy with music. Listen in for some inspiration and great tips in the music industry.
Your mind is incredibly powerful. You can create anything you want. You also can create a life that keeps you limited and frustrated.
How many times have you uttered “That’s not possible” or “That’s how we’ve always done it”? Perhaps you really believe there is only one way of living or doing things.
Just because a belief is in your mindset doesn’t mean it is true. And it doesn’t mean it has to be permanent.
If you have a burning desire for a different life, let’s start redefining what is possible!
How much time have you spent on quick fixes or ignoring an emotional problem, hoping it will just go away? The build up of emotional pain can damage your self confidence, relationships and business.
Feeling better is closer than you think. Fixed mindset thoughts and beliefs cause unnecessary suffering. Once you know how to switch to Growth mindset thoughts, you will finally feel better.
Learn the easy 5 step process that will help you regain your composure, confidence and happiness.
What makes one person more likely to grow and flourish than another?
When you are feeling pain or discomfort, chances are some fixed mindset thoughts have been triggered.
When you are feeling alive and energetic, you have growth mindset thoughts activated.
When was the last time you explored your mindset? Perhaps you are suffering needlessly.
Did you know that your good intentions can influence a fixed mindset in others? And lead to suffering for both of you?
Ready to check out what you have under the hood?
I thought I was doomed to live with depression and anxiety my whole life. My coping mechanisms and medication were backfiring.
Why did life have to be so hard? 30 years of suffering, I was done. Fed up. Ready to let go.
I made one last small question to the universe. Is there an easier way of living?
The answer was yes. Clues were revealed to me. I learned and implemented. I evolved into a different version of me. It worked.
An easier life without suffering...or a least a whole lot less suffering. This is my journey.
What becomes possible when we see people, just like us, doing the things we always wanted to do?
It paves the way. It lets us know there is a spot for us too.
What are the hard parts, for you, to step into the spotlight? To even be the first one, like you, to be visible?
What support do you need to make it through the hard parts?
My guest shares the essential support that made it possible for him to enjoy life, be visible, and help others in the Dance, LGBTQ and BIPOC communities.
The world needs you to be visible. Are you willing?
You don’t have to spend your life feeling alone. Have you ever been in a room full of people and still felt alone?
It may be because you haven’t found your right people. Or it could be because you have built up walls for your own self protection.
Today’s guest shares how he made the decision to not be isolated anymore. He went on to create opportunities for himself and others to have deep, meaningful connections in Australia.
Grab a warm cup of coffee and enjoy the comfort of being together.
My strong friend, you have one life to live. Do you want to spend it being disrespected?
Fear of losing a job, a relationship or a customer may lead to not enforcing consequences for boundary violations. But, do you really want people around you that are not going to respect your boundaries?
You are worthy and lovable. Would you like a life full of people that see you that way too and treat you well? Then tune in to hear this one simple concept that will change everything for you.
Do you know the 3 major buckets of value that are most important for a business to succeed?
You can become a valuable business, business owner or employee by knowing and supporting these 3 value buckets.
Not supporting each value bucket is a recipe for struggle, disengagement and ultimately loss. Loss of employment, loss of customers, loss of good employees, loss of mental health and potentially, the loss of the business.
You deserve to thrive in business. Let’s get your efforts focused on delivering the right value.
Have you ever noticed how some people seem to have magnetic attraction? They can just walk into a room and people are drawn to them?
Sure, some of it may have to do with appearance. But, there is something more. They have a particular energy and charisma.
What if you could have that? How would your life be different? In this episode you’ll learn some of the secrets to having magnetic attraction in your personal, work and business owner life.
There comes a time in each person’s life where they feel like they don’t fit in. Celebrating your differences and authenticity is a developed skill.
What if you felt like you didn’t belong at home or at school? Fellow Mindset Coach, Nel Peralta Jr., shares his story of living between two cultural & socioeconomic worlds while becoming aware of his sexuality.
Nel experienced the power of coaching at age 15. He now dedicates himself to helping others embrace their self love, confidence and leadership.
Life gives us challenges. It takes something special inside to create a meaningful destiny out of it.
My guest, Caribbean Chef Herbert Henry, had to say goodbye to his home and beloved career in St. Lucia to seek critical medical care in another country for his daughter who was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder that left her wheelchair bound.
This was not the life he expected. Depression crept in, but it was not the final result. He tapped into his creative side to create his new destiny.
The people of the United States are in pain. Protests and divisiveness are prevalent and increasing. We may have thought we had peace at one time. But, we were diverting our attention and not acknowledging the problems that existed.
When a problem exists, and is not resolved, it gets bigger. And creates more problems. The collection of problems gets so big until it can not be ignored anymore.
In this episode I share my emotional journey as I evolved this week and finally acknowledged the problem and my part in it.
Everyone carries an emotional load of varying weight. To lighten the load there are two high level approaches. One is to resolve the items and move them off the plate. The other is to add pure joy. Pure joy acts as a helium balloon that lifts us up. But what is pure joy?
Join me in this episode as I share the distinction between Joy and Pure Joy. Hint: only Pure Joy is guaranteed to lighten the emotional load. Then experience the delight of Unexpected Joy and get inspired by where to find it.
What makes a real man? Is it the money they make? Is it beer and football? If they like to cook or keep a clean house, does it mean they are not a man?
Judgments are flying all over the place. When can a human just exist as a human? When will the man bashing end?
As women’s roles evolved over the decades with women’s liberation and equality strides, it created a new set of questions and fears.
Join me as I share thoughts on defining modern human roles and the balance in relationships.
People with big hearts may experience dangerous work addiction. Long hours and extreme levels of stress can lead to stroke, heart attack, unhealthy insulin levels and possibly suicide.
When in the grips of work addiction, an individual is unable to recognize there is something wrong. They feel they are doing everything right for their team, their customers, their community or for their family.
It is up to us to watch out for each other. Learn the signs, symptoms and how to intervene to keep our heroes safe and healthy.
Advocacy for those without a voice is one of the best things you can do. We saw the healing power of the #MeToo movement for Women. Now it is time to give the same support to men.
If you think women had a hard time coming forward, imagine how hard it is for a man. There is disbelief that it can happen to a man. There are additional identity fears when the perpetrator was another man.
Author and artist, Brian Cardoza, is sharing his story to help the healing of other men. He is a beacon of hope.
To those suffering in silence...we are here for you.
About to lose your temper with someone for their behavior? You had the right idea with how to help the person grow, but you made this one mistake…
Take a breather and learn this 1 shift that will guarantee change...without damaging your relationships or anybody’s mental health.
Besides, if you are just trying to help people, why should you be labeled the Bad Guy and have to live with regret? Let me help you discover some techniques that work and bring you peace & love with the other person.
Is that person going to hurt me? They are acting really weird. I don’t know what to do. I’m scared.
Individuals with Schizophrenia may experience psychotic episodes when exposed to extreme stress. The first occurrence usually doesn’t happen until adulthood.
This Pandemic is piling on stress in ways we haven’t experienced before. We are already seeing folks in public experiencing psychosis, with heartbreaking consequences.
How can you minimize the risk of a psychotic episode? What should you do if you find yourself in the presence of someone in the middle of one?
We’ve got you taken care of with this week’s special guest Dale Walsh.
Special Note: This episode is dedicated to Steven Taylor
Everywhere we turn there is a new trigger with this Pandemic. Being sheltered together for months on end, while being triggered is no fun. It is hard enough dealing with your own emotional triggers. The dynamic of multiple people and their triggers can result in fireworks and permanent relationship casualties.
It doesn’t have to be that way. Your relationship can not only survive, it can thrive. Now is the time to learn some new skills, show each other empathy and advocate for yourself and your relationship. You guys are worth the effort!
You told everybody of your great big dream. They all cheered for you. It felt so exhilarating! And then the weight of if all fell on your shoulders.
There is so much to learn. There is so much to do. This is so hard. Overwhelm, dread and fear washed over you. You have moments where everything feels clear and doable. And then it doesn’t anymore.
My friend, I’ve got you. All of those feelings are normal. And they won’t last forever. But they can keep you stuck. Let me share a different approach that will have you making progress everyday and having a constant supply of wins.
Your dream is doable. You are 100% capable of making this happen!
Does your body image hold you back from stepping into the spotlight? You know you have something special to offer the world. It will help so many people. But, the thought of being seen makes you step back, right?
My friend, you are exactly who this world needs! It is not your body image that is holding you back. It is your thought about your body image. It is time to switch out some thoughts. The world is waiting for you. Let’s get you ready for it!
Big events in life make us start to question who we want to be. As strong people we tend to put everybody else first. That doesn’t give much time for self care and reflection.
Life experiences formed who we are and how we show up in the world. Is that who you really are? Is that who you really want to be?
For anyone feeling it is time for a big personal change, this episode is for you. These 7 questions may seem simple. If you are really ready for personal evolution, you’ll want to spend some time crafting the answers.
It’s hard to feel calm when the whole world is experiencing a crisis. There is a lot of change being thrown at us all at one time. It is normal to feel uncomfortable and even scared. It is part of being human and processing change.
Comfort comes from knowing what to expect. Then you can plan for it. It gives you back some control over your life. Today we’ll explore how we adjust from one way of life to another, how to feel calm about it and how to enjoy today’s holiday. Today is Saint Patrick’s Day after all.
I’ll also share 2 techniques that will reduce the intensity and duration of the uncomfortable feelings that come with change.
As a bonus, you are invited to join free support calls this week. Instructions for how to join are at the end of the podcast.
As much as we wish life could be perfect and without tragedies and challenges, it isn’t. Adversities happen to every single person. In the age of social media we can get discouraged by seeing the highlight reel of people’s lives. We start to think we are the only one struggling. But, that’s not reality.
What happens when someone is brave enough to share their struggles?
They start a movement. They become a beacon of hope to those that have felt so isolated. They give permission to other people to be human. To feel their feelings and express themselves. They start a ripple effect of massive healing. They bravely step into their Purpose.
Please join me in welcoming David Aguilera. He shares his journey of losing his brother to suicide, his experiences with Autism and being a mental health and disability advocate, using social media and writing to make a difference.
You’ve heard people talking about a journey. What the heck does that mean? Are you on one and don’t even know it?
This one tool will help you understand it all and bring you peace knowing that we all go through it. Applying it to your Journey of Self Value will be thought provoking and life changing.
In this episode you’ll learn
- The 7 stages of your journey
- How to identify where you are
- One mindset shift to get unstuck
- Tips to grow your self value
Remember, no matter where you are...keep going! You’re worth it!
Believing negative self thoughts can be devastating throughout a person’s life. Recognizing the origin of these thoughts and knowing they are optional is an Emotional Intelligence skill underdeveloped in many. This is especially true for children.
Eli Alsdorf created the comic Alex Gojo to help children and adults talk about these hard topics.
In this episode you’ll hear directly from Eli
- The importance of validating feelings
- Humanizing people & our inner gremlins
- Numbing the pain vs. talking about it
- Self Acceptance
New journeys may leave you caught up in a tornado of confusion. Advice and new opportunities grab your attention and derail you quickly. The unending effort and emotional turmoil leaves you overwhelmed and exhausted. Progress stalls and you contemplate giving up.
My friend, it doesn’t have to be that hard.
My 7 step Clarity Process has worked for me and my clients on all sized dreams. Empathic listening is the key! Clarity & traction materialize before your eyes and you will be on your way to achieving your dream!
How could your life be better by living authentically you? By hiding our true selves behind a mask we are subjecting ourselves to anxiety and depression. And, we are denying the world the impact we can make just by being ourselves.
In this episode we’ll explore:
- The masks we wear
- The wonderful possibilities that open up from dropping the mask
- Why we wear masks
- Facing our fears easily
- How to face the world unmasked
Experience the Freedom of being the REAL You! We can’t wait to meet you!
Sharing your story of mental health challenges paves the way for other people to get help and survive. I am proud to introduce you to Erik Foster. He is a retired volunteer first responder and PTSD survivor.
Erik shares his story
- How his PTSD started
- His experiences
- How his wife convinced him to get help
- The network of care providers that helped
- Actionable exercises you can try to help with PTSD, Anxiety or Depression
- His Ride to Survive to help others
Please join me in this moving, inspirational story.
Speaking up for ourselves or saying No can feel uncomfortable. Concerns over how the other person will react and feel about us, keeps us silent. We just want to be liked, loved and appreciated.
In this episode we’ll explore how lack of boundaries creates more negativity in our relationships.
You can actually grow love by setting boundaries.
This episode guides you through exercises to define your boundaries and with whom. Then provides the 3 elements of a boundary conversation that will work for everyone.
Here they come again, those toxic people in your life. You can feel the dread building up inside of you.
What if you were immune to the toxicity? Imagine yourself being completely unshakable around any person. This type of emotional freedom is completely possible for you.
In this episode you’ll learn
- How to recognize toxicity
- When to Stay or Go
- 2 Techniques to be unshakable
Note: If you are being physically hurt or threatened, it is not a mindset issue. You need to leave and get safe, my friend.
2020 can be the year you change the trajectory of your life!
Have you been dreaming of something bigger, better and more meaningful for your life? Courage to do it comes from inspiration & intention and is completely doable!
Join me as I share my journey from depression laden corporate success to going “All In” to
- Live an Enjoyable Life by the Ocean
- Living my Purpose - Helping people find their Emotional Freedom
- Creating something BIG (Retreat, anyone?)
Your life is waiting for you to step into it!
Want to talk with me about your aspirations? Schedule a free 30 minute call
Fearing other people’s reactions to your mental wellness struggles makes your struggle worse.
Being prepared & emotionally ready for the conversation dissolves this fear.
You have the strength to speak up for yourself & get what you need. With this Podcast and 7 Step Checklist, you will have the practical steps to make it happen!
→Communicate your Struggle
→Communicate your Needs
→Without Shame
→Without Losing Credibility
Bonus: Mental Health Conversation Checklist www.myfreedomgrove.com/podcast-4.
Podcast Time Markers for easy reference
[2:19] Benefits of a Mental Wellness Conversation
[6:09] Pause & Get Ready
[13:18] Your Power & Responsibility
[20:44] Clear Intent Gets the Result You Need
[23:50] Know & Choose Your Audience
[28:37] Approach & Tips for Success
[36:13] Set & Honor Boundaries
[39:19] The Conversation (starts, stops & reschedules)
Disrespect and inconsideration are causing frustration levels to build to the point of exploding. You just want to feel calm. This 1 mindset management skill provides amazing, calming results at work and at home.
Defuse any type of situation, even
- During an emotional explosion
- Dissolve your frustration before you get to your breaking point
- Prevent the frustration before it even starts
Bonus: 2 downloadable tools and detailed examples to help you get started at www.myfreedomgrove.com/podcast-3.
Your life going forward is a Beautiful Blank Canvas. You can create any life that you want and feel any way that you want. You deserve all the best tools.
Rule Books are Mindset tools used to keep you safe and give you all the steps for the Pursuit of Happiness.
But, they can also keep you stuck in misery, creating the same painful picture each time.
Tune in to learn how to rewrite your rule books so you can design a life you love.
Want more? Check out our latest FREE Course:
Free Yourself from Anxiety with Mindset Management
Your brain is doing the job of processing the world. But, when you’re operating with a Mindset full of outdated or unhelpful thoughts, you will suffer.
You have the power to think anything you want so you can feel the emotions you want to feel. Anxiety, Depression and Frustration can become a thing of the past. You are invited to learn how you can use Mindset Management to give yourself freedom from suffering. Welcome to the first podcast from My Freedom Grove.
Check out our latest FREE Course: Free Yourself from Anxiety with Mindset Management