Business decision making paralysis has a way of slowing entrepreneurial momentum. In this episode, Selena reveals why overthinking keeps even the smartest business owners stuck—and shares practical strategies to break free from analysis paralysis and make powerful, aligned decisions.

You’ll learn:

• Why your intelligence can become your biggest business obstacle

• How unconscious programming and fear disguise themselves as “strategy”

• The simple practice to interrupt overthinking and move into action

• Real client stories of transformation

• How to find your intuition in Business

Ready to stop spinning your wheels? Listen now and discover how to move from stuck to unstoppable.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: What is business decision making paralysis?

02:30 – Why intelligence becomes a trap

05:45 – The unconscious programming behind indecision

08:15 – How fear disguises itself as strategy

10:30 – Breaking free from analysis paralysis

12:45 – Strategies for powerful, aligned decisions

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Business Meditation Guide: https://offers.selenawoodward.com/meditation-guide

• Join the Goals Breakthrough Course: https://selenawoodward.com/goal-setting-course-online/

• Book a Free Strategic Clarity Call: https://links.selenawoodward.com/widget/booking/CZF6PbYxxdsW1yxV9l4F

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He went from living on just $20 a week in one of the world’s most expensive cities… to flying first class and running a thriving business. In this episode, Payman Lorenzo shares how listening to his intuition and following his gut led him to podcasting — which literally saved his life and became the bridge to growth, connection, and purpose.This episode is part of Business Alignment in Action: Real Stories of Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs — a playlist sharing powerful conversations with business owners who’ve kicked massive goals by trusting their intuition and aligning strategy with purpose.Today I sit down with Payman Lorenzo, Founder & Host of Leaders With a Heart. His journey proves that even when you hit rock bottom, trusting your intuition can open the door to new opportunities, global connections, and thriving success.✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:👉 Why podcasting is about intuition and relationships, not just numbers.👉 How your biggest struggles can become your greatest business assets.👉 The surprising way following your gut creates business breakthroughs.💡 Perfect for you if:✔️ You’ve been getting the same intuitive nudge repeatedly but haven’t acted on it yet.✔️ You’re curious about podcasting but don’t know where to start (or how to make it profitable).✔️ You need a reminder that your biggest struggles can become your greatest business assets.✔️ You’re ready to stop forcing strategies that don’t feel aligned and start trusting your gut.✔️ You want proof that combining soul-led intuition with smart strategy actually works.✔️ You’re going through your own “dark night of the soul” and need inspiration to keep going.

Want clients from your speaking, not just applause? This episode shows you how to get speaking gigs and turn them into a simple client attraction strategy.

Selena sits down with speaking coach Leisa Reid to unpack practical ways entrepreneurs can find the right rooms, design talks that lead somewhere, and decide when paid speaking gigs are worth it. You’ll hear how Leisa’s first ten-person talk turned into long-term clients and why you don’t need a huge stage to make a big impact.

You’ll learn:

• How to get speaking gigs as an entrepreneur
• Designing your talk backwards so the call to action is clear
• When to pursue paid speaking gigs vs strategic unpaid gigs
• How to handle “speaker’s kryptonite” and show up with confidence

watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/exHOMODFrCk

show notes: https://selenawoodward.com/blog/how-to-get-speaking-gigs-that-attract-clients-interview-with-leisa-reid/

resources mentioned:

• Leisa’s free guide: https://getspeakinggigsnow.com/tips
• Leisa on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getspeakinggigsnow/
• Leisa on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leisareid/

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more from selena: free 3-step magnetic messaging formula — https://offers.selenawoodward.com/3-step-magnetic-message-forumula-bizcoachselena

· goal setting course — https://selenawoodward.com/goal-setting-course-online/

· goals playlist — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSU1oO5PLPjhlWLDBSDz4qZFEKZ7d5UCB

Are you running your business with intention, or just reacting to everything around you? In this episode of Inner Business, I reveal the hidden growth blocks that keep entrepreneurs stuck in reactivity and share three mindset shifts to stop giving away control. You’ll learn:

• The subtle but powerful difference between being at effect and being at cause.

• How “shoulds” and unexamined habits sneak into your strategy.

• Why trusting your body over overthinking is a game changer for clarity and courage.

• Three mindset shifts to help you lead with intention instead of reaction.

• Real‑world examples of moving from effect to cause with clients.

This is the kind of episode that invites you to pause, take inventory, and remember that you are the creator of your experience—not a passenger to your calendar, the algorithm or anyone else’s expectations.

🎧 Resources:
• Grab the free Business Meditation Guide at selenawoodward.com/business‑meditation‑guide.
• Prefer to watch? The video version is at https://youtu.be/AJFKvq5ndZ0.
• Explore the full video series playlist at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSU1o0SPLPjgsDGJNaJ3Nk4HacjkAKZ.
• Adelaide listeners: join me at the next Soulful Business Circle on Tue 26 Aug (9:45 am–12 pm, Seaford Community Centre) — book at selenawoodward.com/soulful‑business‑circle‑seaford.

Are you running your business with intention—or just reacting to everything around you?
In this episode of Inner Business, I’m exploring the subtle but powerful difference between being at cause and at effect—and why that shift is a game changer for your energy, clarity, and results.

We’ll talk about the hidden habits that keep entrepreneurs stuck in reactivity, the deeper reasons we struggle with control, and how to start leading your business from a more grounded, embodied place.

✨ You’ll hear:
• What it really means to be “at cause” in business
• 3 mindset shifts that help you lead with clarity and courage
• How to spot the “shoulds” that sneak into your strategy
• The power of trusting your body over overthinking
• How this shift shows up in real conversations with clients

This is the kind of episode that invites you to pause, take inventory, and remember: you are the creator of your experience—not a passenger to your calendar, the algorithm, or anyone else’s expectations.

🎧 Mentioned in this episode:
Get the free Business Meditation Guide → https://selenawoodward.com/business-meditation-guide
Watch this episode on YouTube → https://youtu.be/AJFkvq5ndZ0
Explore the full video series playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSU1oO5PLPjgsDGDAJN63jNk4HaqkuAKZ

💫 Ready to get back in the driver’s seat—without burning out your nervous system?
Join us for the next Soulful Business Circle (Adelaide-based)
📍 Tue 26th Aug | 9:45am–12pm | Seaford Community Centre
Book your seat → https://selenawoodward.com/soulful-business-circle-seaford

If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t stay consistent in business — even when you care deeply, have a clear vision, and genuinely want to follow through — this episode is for you.

In this opening episode of the Cause and Effect series, we go beyond surface-level productivity hacks to explore the deeper reason your momentum keeps stalling. You’ll learn about a quiet mindset pattern that may be sabotaging your progress without you even realising it — and how to shift back into clarity, alignment, and forward movement.

✨ You’ll hear:

• Why inconsistency is actually a symptom (not a flaw)

• The subtle difference between being at Cause vs at Effect

• How to know when you’re handing your power to external forces

• What it’s really costing you when your strategy doesn’t stick

• The first step to reclaiming traction without burnout or pressure

Whether you’ve been stuck in a start-stop cycle or just feel like business has been running you instead of the other way around, this conversation will help you re-anchor your energy, your intention, and your leadership.

🎧 Mentioned in this episode:
→ Blog + show notes: ⁠https://selenawoodward.com/blog/why-cant-i-stay-consistent-business/⁠
→ Watch the full YouTube playlist: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSU1oO5PLPjgsDGDAJN63jNk4HaqkuAKZ⁠
→ Book a clarity call: ⁠https://links.selenawoodward.com/widget/booking/CZF6PbYxxdsW1yxV9l4F⁠
→ Join the Soulful Business Circle (Adelaide): ⁠https://selenawoodward.com/soulful-business-circle-seaford/⁠

Are you leading your business from soul — or just following what you think you should be doing?

In this episode of Inner Business, I’m joined by Sacred Leadership Guide Jennifer Regular to explore what it truly means to lead with soul and reclaim your inner authority. We talk about intuitive strategy, conscious leadership, burnout recovery, and the daily rituals that help you reconnect to your mission.

✨ You’ll hear:

• How to tell if you’re out of alignment (and what to do about it)

• The difference between your “best” self and your highest self

• The “pass-I-on” reframe that transforms passion into purpose

• Why soul care is more powerful than surface-level self-care

• How to integrate intuition into your strategy (without losing structure)

Jennifer also shares her story of walking away from a stable career to follow a deeper calling — and how she now supports leaders around the world in doing the same.

Whether you're feeling burnt out from chasing strategies that don’t fit, or you're ready to lead with more energy, clarity, and truth… this conversation will meet you right where you are.

🎧 Mentioned in this episode:

• Jennifer’s audio bundle: Intentional Living for the Awakened Leader → https://insighttimer.com/jenniferregular

• Follow Jennifer on Instagram → https://instagram.com/lighting.the.path

• Watch Selena on Jennifer’s podcast → https://youtu.be/ztYwEe5byzU?t=571

Ready to align your business with your higher purpose?
Book a free strategic call → https://links.selenawoodward.com/widget/booking/CZF6PbYxxdsW1yxV9l4F

🎧 Spotify Description (under 4,000 characters)

What if soul is the business strategy you've been missing? In this episode, I'm joined by Camille L. Miller — 3x bestselling author, founder of the Soul Professional Movement, and global business strategist — to explore how leading with authenticity and alignment creates lasting impact. We talk burnout, legacy, intuition, and why being fully yourself might be the most powerful move you make in business.

🎧 Full show notes: https://selenawoodward.com/soul-led-business-success
🌐 Learn more about Camille: https://www.soulprofessional.com
📘 Camille’s Books: https://www.soulprofessional.com/books
✨ Download the 3-Step Messaging Guide: https://offers.selenawoodward.com/3-step-magnetic-message-forumula-bizcoachselena