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  • 19: How to Find Community Online and Pivot Your Business During a Tragedy with Raimonda Jankunaite

    19: How to Find Community Online and Pivot Your Business During a Tragedy with Raimonda Jankunaite
    2020/11/09
    “I can do anything when I’m all in.” - Raimonda Jan   Raimonda is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, mentor and founder of the Women in Business Club, a global platform for entrepreneurial women. She helps female founders and entrepreneurs to establish themselves as the go-to authority and become visible online. Raimonda helps women build a solid business strategy that gives that clarity and sense of direction to achieve their goals, so they can enjoy more consistent income in their business and have more freedom in their lives.       Show Notes   Entrepreneur, step-mum and wife-to-be, Raimonda talks about the many hats she wears, both at home and at work, that fill up her plate. [02.15]    Handling everything by making sure you’re more organized than ever. [03.10]    The value of a positive mindset, and the difference checking in on yourself can make. [04.12]    A proactive response to preventing stress. [05.41]    Turning pressure into opportunity, and the beginning of a virtual summit. [06.29]    A change of perspective. [09.53]    Raimonda’s motivation for building an international platform female empowerment. [11.08]    Tips for finding a community online.  [14.13]    The importance of flexibility and agility in reacting to the current situation, and the unexpected benefits of building a community. [17.01]    Raimonda gives us the low down on what it means to be successful, an accomplishment of which she’s most proud, what she’s most looking forward to in the run up to the end of the year, the advice she’d give to her younger self, and her favorite book. [21.45]    Learn more about Raimonda   Get in touch with Raimonda on womeninbusiness.club or via social media platforms, as Raimonda Jan.
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    25 分
  • 18: How to Handle Bouncing Back From Rock Bottom By Starting a Business with Karen Morales

    18: How to Handle Bouncing Back From Rock Bottom By Starting a Business with Karen Morales
    2020/11/06
    Intention: “I release the need to know how things will happen  and I focus on what I want instead.”     Karen Morales is a former Fortune 500 ad agency executive and expert in resilience. She dealt with a debilitating disease, divorce, and single parenting of small children… all while growing a 7-figure business.       Show Notes   ·      Single mom, Karen Morales gives us a quick peek into a typical day in the life of an entrepreneur, where every day is different. [01.14]    ·      Handling it all by prioritizing self-care, and making appointments for oneself the same way one would for a client. [02.12]    ·      Not a schedule person by nature, Karen talks about how having a creative mindset that’s not fixated on time or the way things are done can assist with managing stress and overwhelm. [03.44]    ·      What to do (instead of beating yourself up) when the signs of stress and overwhelm are that you slip on the core things that make you feel like your best self, causing life to snowball out of control.  [05.21]    ·      A year in which every aspect of Karen’s life felt cosmically challenging, how she turned it around, and in her first year of business hit seven figures in revenue, as well as the driving force behind it all. [07.04]    ·      Setting the first initial goal. [13.57]    ·      Dreaming bigger, and the power of personal relationships in making those dreams a reality. [15.20]    ·      The problem with utilizing strategies that work for other people. [18.39]    ·      Saying no to things that go against your values, even when they seem like opportunities. [22.39]    ·      Helping companies make progress, and the other things that set Karen (and Marketing Magnet) apart from other marketers. [26.48]    ·      The story behind the name: Marketing Magnet. [30.27]  ·      Living with mobility challenges, and a nod to Peloton. [33.54]    ·      What’s next for Marketing Magnet. [37.17]    ·      Rapid-fire answers from Karen about what it means to feel successful, an accomplishment of which she’s most proud, what will keep her up at night after this interview, and her favorite book. [38.44]        Learn more about Karen   Head on over to Karen’s website, http://www.marketing-magnet.com, and sign up for some inspiring emails.
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    41 分
  • 17: How to Handle Being Different with Darlene Hawley

    17: How to Handle Being Different with Darlene Hawley
    2020/10/20
    I invite you to set this intention with me for this episode: “When I honor my true self, I shine.”   Darlene Hawley is a mother, wife, connector and dream builder. She is also a Brand & Business Clarity Coach and the founder of DarleneHawley.com. She helps ambitious, heart-centered online entrepreneurs who are struggling with building a successful personal brand and business. They’re afraid to share their unique life story but know they need to stand out if they want to build an authentic and profitable online business. She helps them build a solid brand foundation so they can share their message with the world, attract dream clients, and have the impact, freedom, and flexibility they desire.     Show Notes   Mom of four, volunteer and business owner, Darlene talks about how full her plate really is. [01.32]   Handling everything by allowing the ebb and flow (and some harmony) in both your business and your life. Including a word on using a calendar for scheduling. [03.10]   The importance of flexibility and the awareness of when it’s not an emergency as a tool for handling stress and overwhelm. [04.57]   Finding the balance between crazy working hours in retail management and being a mom. When change becomes necessary. [08.48]   A moment of awakening - how the devastating loss of her mother led Darlene to leave retail and to start her own company. [14.07]   Ways to celebrate the life of one who’s passed away. [21.41]   Storytelling, and why it matters. [23.22]   How Darlene as a business coach, helps people tell their stories. (TOP TIP: Create a story bank!)[24.09]   The content you create, and how you want your brand to make people feel. [28.45]   Showing up as your most authentic true self, and other ways Darlene wants people to feel when interacting with her brand. [31.09]   How to both take care of yourself and still do all the things. [32.43]   Choosing to see your life from a different perspective. [34.40]   Some fun, quick answers from Darlene on what it means to feel successful, an accomplishment of which she’s most proud, what she’s looking forward to this year, and a piece of advice that she’d give to her younger self. [35.40]
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    40 分
  • 16: How to Handle Being an Overachiever Through the Art of Undoing with Erika Gerdes

    16: How to Handle Being an Overachiever Through the Art of Undoing with Erika Gerdes
    2020/10/12
    I invite you to set this intention with me for the episode: “Facing your fears doesn’t make you more fearful, it allows you to show up with more impact.”   Erika is an authenticity development and executive leadership coach, speaker, and writer. She is also the designer of The Art of Undoing, a powerful practice that helps people unlock their full potential and embrace their authenticity and unique impact. Erika spent 12 years at Google with the last 3+ years as a Global Business Leader where she led the partnership with one of Google’s largest global partners. She left at the height of her career, as a single mom with 2 small kids, to pursue her mission for helping people be audaciously authentic and impactful.     Show Notes   ·      Entrepreneur and single mom, Erika explains a little about her VERY full plate. [01.27]    ·      Handling everything by giving yourself permission to not be able to do everything, with a note on the value of treating self-care as foundational. [02.23]    ·      Elements of self-care. [04.36]    ·      Re-checking your thoughts for ‘shoulds’ as a means of dealing with overwhelm. [06.12]    ·      A racing mind as a symptom of overwhelm, as well as the power of being the observer. [07.19]    ·      Leaving Google, a move towards making an impact, and the creation of the Art of Undoing.  [09.46]    ·      The pressure of a work transition as a single mom. [13.16]    ·      A means for stress relief, advice on learning how to have fear, without letting fear have you.  [16.37]    ·      The Art of Undoing. [17.32]    ·      How you can use awareness to get unstuck from your self-imposed limitations. [23.37]    ·      Journaling for beginners (or advice for writer's block). [26.59]    ·      The future of work as people move away from doing, towards being. [29.26]    ·      The results of the Art of Undoing. [31.46]    ·      Rapid fire answers from Erika on what it means to feel successful, an accomplishment of which she’s most proud, what she’s most looking forward to this year, what will keep her up at night after this interview. [33.39] 
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    37 分
  • 15: How to Handle Perfectionism by Not Doing Everything Yourself with Suzy Cater, Ph.D.

    15: How to Handle Perfectionism by Not Doing Everything Yourself with Suzy Cater, Ph.D.
    2020/10/08
    Suzy Cater, Ph.D., is a visionary expert in conversion copywriting and messaging, who helps women entrepreneurs use the power of words to get noticed, adored, and fantastically paid for the work they most love doing WITHOUT holding back or censoring themselves.   When she's not crafting career-changing website copy and email sequences for her high-profile clients, you can find Suzy chasing after her baby daughter, visiting family & her alma mater Oxford in the UK, or binge-watching Great British Bake-Off episodes. Suzy has been published in numerous academic reviews, worked as a Teaching Fellow and prize-winning researcher at NYU, and now resides just outside of New York City.      Show Notes   ·      Suzy paints a picture of a plate that is filled with the running of her business, AND life with a new baby daughter. [01.46]    ·      Learning to outsource as a means of handling everything. [02.41]    ·      Being flexible and building recovery time into your business to account for unpredictability. [05.24]    ·      Two types of stress you may feel when you’re self-employed, and the different ways that they present. [06.21]    ·      An overwhelming situation, and a leap of faith that paid off. [10.40]    ·      Relieving stress by being an advocate for yourself. [15.16]   ·      Finding your voice – what Suzy has learned from researching the voices of other writers. [16.15]    ·      Perfectionism and academia. [19.28]    ·      Ways that burnout can manifest. [21.20]    ·      The transition from academia to entrepreneurship, and the perspective that other people’s stories can provide. [25.50]    ·      Suzy’s Conversion Copy tips: get clear on your messaging, reframe your story, be really clear on who you want to talk to! [27.49]    ·      Don’t be afraid to share social proof. [32.33]    ·      Advice for working moms on perfectionism. [33.51]    ·      Some rapid-fire answers from Suzy on what it means to feel successful, an accomplishment she’s most proud of, what she’s looking forward to this year, what’s going to keep her up at night after this interview, and her favorite book. [36.10] 
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    39 分
  • 14: How to Handle Raising Kind and Caring Children as a Busy Parent with Maria Dismondy

    14: How to Handle Raising Kind and Caring Children as a Busy Parent with Maria Dismondy
    2020/09/29
    “You’ve got this.” “You’ve got this.” “You can handle hard things.” “You’ve got this.”   - Maria Dismondy   When Maria was a little girl she was teased for her curly hair and favorite lunchbox fare, spaghetti in a hot dog bun.   Many moons later, these and other real-life moments continue to fuel what is now her critically acclaimed children’s book writing career. Maria has penned nine books that feature stories with topics ranging from anti-bullying to overcoming adversity, to friendship trials and tribulations, and beyond.    Maria is dedicated to empowering those around her through her roles as author, teacher, public speaker, community leader and friend. Maria is intentional about making each day count and lives in southeast Michigan with her high school sweetheart husband, three kids and two pet snails.     Show Notes   ·      Author, business owner, and busy mother to three young children, Maria talks us through her full plate. [02.40]    ·      A great tactic for being able to handle everything. [03.34]    ·      The importance of flexibility, and how to use it to manage stress. [03.52]   ·      The physical sensation of anxiety, and how to help with it. (TOP TIP: Gratitude!) [05.10]    ·      Turning pressure into an opportunity. [05.50]    ·      The value of quiet time. [07.22]    ·      Themes from Maria’s book - Sunnyside Upbringing. A month by month guide to raising kind and caring kids. [08.26]    ·      Value based parenting. [11.43]    ·      Tips that parents can use to catch themselves when they are stressed and frustrated. [13.43]    ·      Partnering with your partner. [15.50]    ·      Quick wins for parents to do right away. [17.21]    ·      Modeling problem-solving skills for your children. [21.55]    ·      What Maria hopes parents will feel after reading her book. [23.30]    ·      Changing habits in your own time. [25.25]    ·      When everybody focuses on their own strengths. [26.59]    ·      Maria’s speaking gigs, and questions that come up repeatedly. [27.34]    ·      Where writers could find information about getting published. [30.48]   ·      [31.52] Some rapid-fire answers from Maria about what it means to feel successful, an accomplishment she’s most proud of, what she’s most looking forward to this year.
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    37 分
  • 13: How to Handle Change in Life's Third Act (Retirement) with Maeve O'Byrne, M.A.

    13: How to Handle Change in Life's Third Act (Retirement) with Maeve O'Byrne, M.A.
    2020/09/21
    “Every new chapter of life is a story we get to write.” - Maeve O’Byrne     Maeve has lived a life of constant change, navigating three continents, five countries and having four different careers to date. With over 25 years of experience in leadership roles, including serving as President & CEO of the Hospital Foundation on Vancouver Island during which she was able to build 2 social enterprise businesses that diversified the Hospital Foundation’s revenue and generated over half a million dollars in gross profit year over year while she was there. Maeve brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her coaching practice.   She is a sought after speaker on topics such as Succession Planning; Management; Unconscious & Implicit Bias; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Retirement & Transition; and Resilience. She has spoken at the ICF Converge Conference, the Association of Coach Trainers and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.   Maeve has a proven track record of helping companies increase employee engagement, boost morale, and improve productivity.   Certified Executive Coach (ICF) and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC). She received her credentials through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the preeminent accrediting body for coaching professionals. Certified Mentor Coach through L-Con Global, received her level 101 & 202 Transactional Analysis certificates, and is a LEADS 360 debrief and performance planning coach through the Canadian Council of Health Leaders. Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies.     Show Notes   ·      [01.58] With no day that’s the same as another, Maeve gives a run down of everything that she’s juggling. (Top Tip: Maeve manages it all by setting her schedule on a Sunday night for the week ahead!)   ·      [03.13] The value of planning ahead to allow for unexpected things to pop up.   ·      [03.38] Making time for yourself, a day a week without electronics, and allowing time every day to do something creative.    ·      [04.54] How stress and overwhelm can make Fibromyalgia symptoms worse.   ·      [06.00] Juggling a demanding job along with single parenting, deteriorating health and the need to redefine what’s important.   ·      [07.09] The wake up call that became a gift.   ·      [08.25] Meditation, reflection and journaling as stress relievers, with a note on prioritizing self, changing habits, and learning to say no.   ·      [10.39] All about the third act.   ·      [13.03] Maeve’s journey to helping people transition into the third act.    ·      [14.58] Some challenges that people face as they enter their third act.   ·      [18.06] Fear of change.   ·      [19.35] Finding clarity in the next phase of your life.   ·      [20.39] Steps YOU can take to bring clarity for years to come.   ·      [25.14] The importance of a Living Will.   ·      [30.48] New habits and a plan to move forward.   ·      [32.23] Maeve’s own transition into the third act.   ·      [33.15] Quick answers to the questions of what it means to feel successful, an accomplishment Maeve is most proud of, what she’s most looking forward to this year, advice she’d give her younger self, and her favorite book. Find out more at handleeverything.com
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    38 分
  • 12: How to Handle Overwhelm as a Working Parent with Kelly Donahue, Ph.D.

    12: How to Handle Overwhelm as a Working Parent with Kelly Donahue, Ph.D.
    2020/09/15
    “Small changes do make a big difference.” - Kelly Donahue     Kelly Donahue, PhD is a clinical health psychologist, mind-body coach, mom, entrepreneur, and recovering Type A perfectionist. She has spent more than a decade immersed in mind-body health research, teaching, writing, and individual and group work with clients. Kelly is passionate about empowering clients to practice essential self-care strategies that reduce overwhelm and stress which helps to heal depression and anxiety. Her training in behavioral medicine, clinical psychology, holistic nutrition, coaching, and mind-body medicine helps her clients create real, lasting change.     Show Notes   ·      Working mom, Kelly talks about the diverse list of both professional and personal roles that fill her plate to the brim. [02.20]    ·      Handling everything with systems, a prioritized list of to-do’s, a paper calendar, and being clear on your values. TOP TIP: Ask for help when you need it! [04.27]    ·      Adding a realistic number of priorities to your calendar, and the importance of scheduling downtime. [06.47]    ·      When the first signs of stress and overwhelm are irritability, anxiety, and the use of distractions, and how to combat it by slowing down, and questioning your thoughts. [07.49]    ·      Being clear on your WHY, and turning a demand for your services into an online course, converting pressure into opportunity.  [10.10]    ·      Individual work vs. Group work [12.29]   ·      The role that technology plays in building community and connecting people. [13.49]   ·      Nature, activity and water for stress relief. [14.38]    ·      Definitions of self-care, and the value of practicing it BEFORE you get stressed. [16.30]    ·      Dad guilt, your busy life, and how you can start a self-care practice, plus a note on the art of habit stacking. [19.09]    ·      Self-talk and how you can create an awareness of your thoughts by slowing down and being mindful. [23.46]    ·      Takeaways from Kelly’s book, Everyday Self-Care: Your Proven, Holistic Guide to Feeling Better. [28.13]    ·      Turning insight into action, and how you can tell whether you’ve successfully changed a habit. [29.08]    ·      The value of therapy. [32.30]   ·      Kelly’s quick answers to the questions of what it means to feel successful, an accomplishment of which she is most proud, what she’s most looking forward to this year, and what’s going to keep her up at night after this interview. [34.22] 
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    39 分