The Sophie Carefull Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sophie Carefull
An informal solo podcast about all things self-doubt and self-belief for introverted creative business owners.
This is for you if you've ever tried to force yourself to use a marketing method that doesn't feel right, just because it's being touted as THE way to do it. A tiny pep talk to remind you that it's your business, your rules - you get to choose!
Thanks so much for listening!
Come and say hello on Instagram @sophiecarefull_coaching or check out my website sophiecarefullcoaching.com
Feeling a bit "bleugh" about returning to Instagram after some time offline this summer (or any break from posting)? These 9 mindset tips (from a Certified Self-belief Coach) will help you get back online with more ease and self-compassion.
Thanks so much for listening!
Come and say hello on Instagram @sophiecarefull_coaching or check out my website sophiecarefullcoaching.com
This spontaneous episode is for you if you've been feeling like "nothing's working" in your business. I help you look at 2023 as a whole, and remind you how proud you should be of yourself!
I could have gone into a lot more detail about the hideous things going on in the world, but this was intended to be a very short and off-the-cuff episode (focusing on you!) so please don't take my omission of those details as ignorance or flippancy.
Details of the new year workshop I mention briefly at the end: https://sophiecarefullcoaching.com/store
Thanks so much for listening!
Come and say hello on Instagram @sophiecarefull_coaching or check out my website sophiecarefullcoaching.com
[This was originally recorded as a video for YouTube, so please ignore us referring to that!]
📣 If you want to learn more about how to land opportunities, Bridie’s upcoming group programme PR Confident will walk you through the building blocks of promoting yourself through PR: https://subscribepage.io/FvD4gW 📣
A conversation between PR and visibility coach, Bridie Hinson from Why You Create, and Self-belief coach for introverts, Sophie Carefull.
We talk about:
- What kinds of PR opportunities are available to small businesses
- What small business owners need to have in place before they start seeking press/visibility opportunities
- Why identifying what makes you unique as a small business owner is so important
- The kinds of results business owners can expect to see from a strategic approach to PR
- The role of confidence in marketing, self promotion and visibility
- How you can begin to get more comfortable with being visible as a business owner
- Some steps you can take to develop your self-trust and self-belief
- The impact of having solid self-belief on your PR strategy and overall business success
We mention:
Liz Mosley's Podcast - https://www.lizmosley.net/podcast
Hannah Isted - https://www.hicommunications.co.uk/
Find out more about us:
Bridie's Website - https://www.whyyoucreate.com/
Bridie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whyyoucreate/
Sophie's Website - https://sophiecarefullcoaching.com/
Sophie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sophiecarefull_coaching/
Thanks so much for listening!
Come and say hello on Instagram @sophiecarefull_coaching or check out my website sophiecarefullcoaching.com
It's not what you think! Listen in to find out the most important skill you can develop or hone this year as you grow your business.
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Come and say hello on Instagram @sophiecarefull_coaching or check out my website sophiecarefull.co.uk
This is for you if you're struggling to get back into your regular marketing activities after the Christmas break (or any time away), or you're waiting for the perfect thing to say.
Hope it helps you take the first step!
Thanks so much for listening!
Come and say hello on Instagram @sophiecarefull_coaching or check out my website sophiecarefull.co.uk
Thank you to Liesbeth @fotofolies for these questions about getting into creative flow for posting on social media. Find her beautiful photography work here.
If you like the sound of the workshop I refer to (all about how to do social media marketing your way), you can purchase the replay here from the Shop on my website.
Thanks so much for listening!
Come and say hello on Instagram @sophiecarefull_coaching or check out my website sophiecarefull.co.uk
So many brilliant creative business owners get all tangled up trying to figure out the "right way" to do things in business. This episode is my argument for why that's not the best use of our energy, and what we can do instead to get the results we want.
Book a free chat with me to see how I could support you to grow your business in 2023.
Thanks so much for listening!
Come and say hello on Instagram @sophiecarefull_coaching or check out my website sophiecarefull.co.uk
I used to think that I could "get confident" by reading loads of books on the subject. What actually turned out to make all the difference was much more than just that.
This episode also covers why you don't need to expect yourself to be fearless to try things, and what true self-belief actually is (hint: it's not deluding yourself into thinking everything will work out perfectly).
Thanks so much for listening!
Come and say hello on Instagram @sophiecarefull_coaching or check out my website sophiecarefull.co.uk
So many brilliant creative business owners are sitting on a mountain of knowledge because they're afraid what they have to share is too obvious or not "valuable" enough. Not on my watch!
Listen to this episode if you're feeling stuck in a rut with your social media marketing and would like a prompt to get sharing again, without the pressure you've been putting on yourself.
Thanks so much for listening!
Come and say hello on Instagram @sophiecarefull_coaching or check out my website sophiecarefull.co.uk
Listen to this episode if there's something you want to do differently in your business, but you feel like you can't because of the "rules."
This tiny question might just free something up for you. I hope it does!
I also talk briefly about why I'm so glad I decided to do this whole podcast thing "backwards" :D
Thanks so much for listening!
Come and say hello on Instagram @sophiecarefull_coaching or check out my website sophiecarefull.co.uk
If you are someone who can overthink each and every social media post you create - or find yourself not wanting to post at all because the pressure for it to perform well is just too much - this episode is for you.
It's totally normal for us to get sucked into checking our social media stats, but this can lead to a less-than-fun experience on these platforms (and you deserve to have a fun experience - it's your curated online home after all!).
Try this simple reframe and see if it helps you take the pressure off and enjoy it more :)
Thanks so much for listening!
Come and say hello on Instagram @sophiecarefull_coaching or check out my website sophiecarefull.co.uk
A couple of simple tricks to help networking-type situations feel less painful for introverts and those of us who feel socially anxious.
All credit to Marsha of yesyesmarsha.com for inspiring this episode and for reminding me that the things we share on the internet can have a way longer-lasting impact than we may ever realise.
Will you try this tip next time you're in a work or social networking situation? Let me know how you get on!
Thanks so much for listening!
Come and say hello on Instagram @sophiecarefull_coaching or check out my website sophiecarefull.co.uk
This one's for you if you'd like to find and connect with more of your ideal clients and customers on Instagram (particularly relevant for e-commerce businesses in the run-up to Christmas, but also crucial for service-based businesses with events, workshops or courses to promote all year round.)
I recommend doing a quick audit of your profile to check that all these things are in place, to ensure you're making the most of this brilliant free marketing tool.
Thanks so much for listening!
Come and say hello on Instagram @sophiecarefull_coaching or check out my website sophiecarefull.co.uk
Thanks so much for listening!
Come and say hello on Instagram @sophiecarefull_coaching or check out my website sophiecarefull.co.uk
Warning - this seems to be much louder than my first episode! So please check your volume before you hit play, especially if using headphones :) I'm trying my best to improve the audio quality every time, I'm learning lots as I go!
Today's episode is about one possible explanation for why you still haven't done that thing that's been on your list for months (spoiler alert: it's not because you're lazy or incapable).
More chats about procrastination coming soon. Thanks so much for listening!
Come and say hello on Instagram @sophiecarefull_coaching or check out my website sophiecarefull.co.uk
Four and a half years ago, I had the idea to start my own podcast. Today, I published the first episode!
Listen in to hear a bit more about why it took me so long, and what I'm giving myself permission to do to make it work for me this time.
Featuring my rescue dog snoring next to me (only audible at times, thanks to Audacity!). The sound quality will improve for future episodes.
Big thank you to Ruth Ridgeway for inspiring me by launching her own podcast in the simplest way possible last week! Why don't we let it be easy like this more often?
Come and say hello on Instagram @sophiecarefull_coaching or check out my website sophiecarefull.co.uk
Thanks so much for listening!