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!

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Episode #86 Courage vs. Comfort

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. 

Episode #85 Time to Competency in Your Business Role

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.

Episode #84 Making the Money Work

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.

Episode #83 Wise Women Use Multiple Coaching Modalities

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.

Episode #82 Working Through Social Anxiety

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!

Episode #81 Resolving Chronic Pain

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.

Episode #80 How to Find Clients

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.

Episode #79 Authentic Self Expression in Life and Business

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!

Episode #78 Harmony in a Politically Divided World

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.

Episode #77 Non-Binary Coach Transforms Corporate Culture

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.

Episode #76 Creating Fun in Life & Business after Postnatal Depression

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.

Episode #75 Content Marketing by Design

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.

Episode #74 Price Drama

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.

Episode #73 Customer Research

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.

Episode #72 Design & Plan Your Business

You deserve to live a life you can actually enjoy. Throughout your life you have collected thoughts, both helpful and unhelpful, in your mindset. These thoughts were always optional. In fact, when these thoughts are causing your anxiety, depression or frustration, it is time to evict them from your mindset. Welcome to My Freedom Grove where you can learn and apply Mindset Management so you can free yourself from anxiety, depression and frustration. You have the ability to make a big impact on this world. You don’t have to suffer while you do it. My strong friend, we can get better, together.

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