Whether you’re interested in re-organizing and renovations or you just love a good reality TV show, you’ve likely followed many of the TV shows about organizing since the early 2000’s, from Neat with Hellen Buttigeig in Canada to Mission Organization, Clean Sweep, and Enough Already, which featured today’s guest, Australian-born Peter Walsh. In this episode, you'll hear all about the staggering amount of clutter that the average Australian has in their home and how the pandemic has influenced people to declutter and restore their homes, with Space Invaders at the forefront of helping them to declutter and restore their homes. We touch on the role of overwhelm in preventing people from making a change, and why Peter chooses to talk about a different family situation with a different type of clutter on each episode. Peter tells us about the underlying themes that run through clutter: trauma, abuse, and isolation, and why organizers must deal with them in order to help people declutter. Next, we explore how clutter tells the story of your life and why he believes that the role of an organizer is spiritual. He shares his policy to honor emotional treasure, offer people options when it comes to financial treasure, and the tension that exists between design and organization in every show. We get real about the discrepancy between what is presented on TV and online and what is possible for you, before taking a moment to celebrate television’s role in inspiring an increasingly sophisticated audience. Peter delves into his 20 years of experience and how this has enabled him to complete so much in just two days, as well as telling a powerful story about an experience he had with Oprah, which highlights that, at heart, we are all the same. We hope you join us to benefit from Peter’s wealth of knowledge and experience today!   Key Points From This Episode: Peter’s journey, starting with Clean Sweep, and now with Space Invaders. [00:02:48] The staggering amount of clutter that the average Australian has in their home. [00:03:26] How the pandemic has influenced people to declutter and restore their homes. [00:04:07] The role of Space Invaders in helping people to declutter, renovate, and upcycle. [0:04:13] The feeling of being overwhelmed that stops people and how to overcome this. [00:05:25] Why every episode focuses on different family situations and types of clutter. [00:05:46] The underlying themes that run through clutter: trauma, abuse, and isolation. [00:06:35] Why you must deal with the underlying issues in order to help people declutter. [00:07:03] Peter’s role guiding clients through a process of dealing with their things. [00:08:20] How your clutter tells the story of your life. [00:08:34] The shared root between ‘organic’ and ‘organizer’ and the implications this holds. [00:10:01] Why Peter believes that organizers are agents of the spiritual. [00:10:42] Finding the treasures in your home as an important part of downsizing. [00:13:34] His policy to honor emotional treasure and offer options for financial treasure. [00:15:56] Lucas’s role in hunting for treasure while Peter tries to get rid of clutter. [00:17:49] The tension that exists between design and organization in every show. [00:18:47] The discrepancy between what is on TV and online and what is possible for you. [00:20:21] The role of television in inspiring today’s sophisticated audience. [00:20:30] Why Peter enjoys being an executive producer on Space Invaders. [00:23:01] How Peter’s 20 years of experience have set him up to achieve a lot in two days. [00:27:03] Peter’s favorite story, while Oprah was renovating her house. [00:28:39] Why the stuff we own has power, and that we are all the same, at heart. [00:29:00]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Peter Walsh on Twitter — https://twitter.com/PeterWalsh Peter Walsh on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/PeterWalsh/ Peter Walsh on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/peterwalshorganizer/ Peter Walsh on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7pBDyC68uihwKtEpjaZOrw Peter Walsh Design — https://peterwalshdesign.com/ Space Invaders — https://9now.nine.com.au/the-block/space-invaders Let it Go: Downsizing Your Way to a Happier Life  — https://www.amazon.com/Let-Go-Downsizing-Richer-Happier/dp/059313589X NAPO — http://napo.net/join NAPO Podcast — https://napopodcast.com

Stand Out

TV Show Influence on the Organizing Industry (EP.85)

As organizing and productivity professionals, communication is intricately tied into every part of our lives, whether we are speaking to clients, creating content online, or presenting and speaking at live events. So the sooner we can improve our communication skills and be the best at delivering our message, the better for everyone! Leveling up in this way will immediately lead to getting more work, and the work being more impactful, so we are very happy to welcome leadership communication expert Hope Timberlake, to share her wisdom on this vital subject! Hope is a speaker, trainer, and author, whose new book, Speak Up, Dammit will be available for purchase in October of 2021. Hope is dedicated to elevating the voices of women and the underrepresented in leadership, and her passion for persuasive messaging, relationship building, and executive presence, is empowering and hugely inspiring! In our chat today, Hope talks about sharing facts not favors, stating the bottom line on top, embracing the pause, and building confidence in your abilities. She runs through many helpful concepts and thought-provoking observations, and listeners can expect to come away with a renewed sense of agency for all of their future communications. So for all that and more, listen in with us today, on Stand Out!   Key Points From This Episode:   [00:02:47] The story behind Hope's book title and her main inspiration to write it. [00:05:08] First steps for developing your message to best reach an audience. [00:08:27] Important conversations in today's evolving professional landscape. [00:13:16] Hope's central concept of stating the bottom line on top, always. [00:18:02] Inclusivity and opening up the conversation to a broader range of minds. [00:19:53] Mistakes made with regards to listening; avoiding the fear of silence, and embracing the pause. [00:23:02] The power of ending statements with clarity instead of uncertainty. [00:25:20] Avoiding filler phrases and words, where these come from, and what to do about them. [00:31:46] A powerful exercise to create a stronger connection to pausing and emphasizing. [00:34:14] Hope's call to action for all of our listeners to record and listen to yourself!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   NAPO — http://napo.net/join Hope Timberlake — https://www.hopetimberlake.com/ Speak Up, Dammit! — https://www.audible.com/pd/How-to-Speak-up-Dammit-with-Hope-Timberlake-Podcast/B094N472NK  Hope Timberlake on Twitter — https://twitter.com/hopetimber Hope Timberlake on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRrghmzpA9J1bCDhl-R2fOg NAPO on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfgICVg2b-bKSVmzoDKMrdg

Clever Communication - Crafting an Effective Message (EP.84)

Today’s guests are declutterers and organizers by profession, and they’ve recently become masters of marketing too! Ingrid Jansen and Lesley Spellman are the founders of The Declutter Hub, which started out as an online course and has broadened its scope to multiple courses, a membership, a Facebook group with a very engaged online community, and a podcast. Because of the safe and lighthearted space that Ingrid and Lesley have created, their business experienced huge growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their growth can also be attributed to the fact that they have figured out how to work with the Facebook algorithm and use it to drive up engagement on their platforms, and they share some of their top tips in today’s episode. You’ll also hear about the challenges they have experienced along their journey, and the things that make it all worth it. There’s never a dull moment with these two so be sure to tune in today!   Key Points From This Episode:   Where the idea of The Declutter Hub originated. [00:03:54] The ethos that The Declutter Hub Facebook group is built upon. [00:04:51] Growth that The Declutter Hub experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. [00:06:28] Why Lesley and Ingrid feel it is important that people know who is in charge of The Declutter Hub. [00:07:07] Evolution of The Declutter Hub Facebook group from its humble beginnings. [00:10:48] Areas of their business which Ingrid and Lesley outsource some help for. [00:12:58] How members uphold the integrity of the Facebook group. [00:14:05] How Lesley and Ingrid have reframed their mistakes. [00:17:17] An example of one of the crazier things that Ingrid and Lesley have posted on their Facebook page, and how these drive up engagement. [00:18:20] The balance between planned and spontaneous content on The Declutter Hub Facebook group. [00:21:25] Challenges that come with running a Facebook group. [00:24:04] What Ingrid and Lesley wish they had started doing earlier in terms of their Facebook group. [00:25:49] A strategy that Lesley and Ingrid used which resulted in a lot of growth. [00:27:43] Why Ingrid and Lesley have chosen to link all the businesses and their personal profiles together. [00:30:30] Lesley shares the biggest challenge that they have experienced with The Declutter Hub. [00:32:32] Ingrid shares what she is most proud of about The Declutter Hub. [00:33:30]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: The Declutter Hub — https://declutterhub.com/ The Declutter Hub on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/declutterhub/ The Declutter Hub Podcast — https://declutterhub.com/the-podcast/ NAPO — http://napo.net/join NAPO Podcast — https://napopodcast.com

Build Your Community with a Facebook Group (EP.83)

Teachers are often under an enormous amount of pressure, and certain things in the classroom get pushed aside. One of these skills is organization. Tiffany Blassingame is the founder of Simple Organization, which looks to help busy adults and their families develop organized solutions for homework and school. As a parent, finding the balance between progressing toward your own goals and stewarding your children to theirs is not an easy task, and this is where Tiffany comes in. She has also been a member of NAPO for over five years and is a founding member of the National Association of Black Professional Organizers. In today's episode, Tiffany talks about the value of teaching students organizational skills. While these may not be innate, they can be cultivated in a supportive way to ensure that  the students’ time at school and in life generally is more enjoyable. We hear about some of the strategies she uses to help students and their families, what sessions with her typically look like, along with what Tiffany finds most rewarding about her work.    Key Points From This Episode: Why students need additional help when it comes to organizing. [00:03:16] The balance between imparting skills and helping children too much. [00:05:06] Three things Tiffany focuses on when helping students get organized. [00:07:33] How to help students manage their energy. [00:13:57] The link between project management and managing your energy. [00:15:32] Tiffany's approach to talking with families about sleep. [00:16:24] How Tiffany helps families develop an organizational system. [00:19:52] The typical timeline that Tiffany's projects typically last. [00:22:34] What a session with Tiffany would usually look like. [00:24:18] Hear what Tiffany finds most rewarding about her job. [00:25:38] How Tiffany helps students with cognitive challenges through her work. [00:27:15] Student organizers work with students; they do not do things for [00:29:29]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Tiffany Blassingame — https://www.linkedin.com/in/tblassingame/ Tiffany Blassingame on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/twblass Simple Organization — https://www.simpleorganization.org National Association of Black Professional Organizers — https://nabpo.org/ Smart but Scattered — https://www.amazon.com/Smart-but-Scattered-Revolutionary-Executive/dp/1593854455 Smart But Scattered — https://www.smartbutscatteredkids.com/ NAPO — http://napo.net/join NAPO Podcast — https://napopodcast.com

Organizing with Students with Tiffany Blassingame (EP.82)

Professionals in our field work with a very diverse range of clients, and for today’s episode, we have brought in Kathleen Crombie, a counseling psychologist who has extensive experience working with neurodiverse populations. This work experience, combined with the fact that Kathleen is a gifted person herself, make her the perfect candidate for giving advice to anyone who works with gifted or highly sensitive people, which she does today in abundance. Kathleen explains the differences between these two groups, as well as the importance of not using these labels as a judgement, but rather as a way of understanding someone who may be different to yourself. Our conversation also covers the joys and challenges of working with gifted or highly sensitive people, and the value in having self-awareness. Being gifted can often be more of a curse than a gift, and it is up to us to meet our clients where they are at, and make them feel as comfortable and accepted as possible.   Key Points From This Episode:   An introduction to today’s guest, Kathleen Crombie, and her extensive educational and professional background working with neurodivergent clients. [00:02:12] Common characteristics of highly sensitive people (HSP). [00:05:09] Similarities and differences between HSP’s and gifted people. [00:09:35] Why being gifted can be more of a curse than a gift in certain settings. [00:12:45] How Kathleen discovered that she is gifted. [00:14:03] Kathleen shares more characteristics of gifted people. [00:16:14] The importance of focusing on working with people’s strengths, not just on fixing their deficits. [00:21:08] What it means when someone is referred to as twice exceptional. [00:21:46] Labels should not be a form of judgement, but rather a form of care. [00:22:52] Why Kathleen chooses to disclose her personal struggles to her patients, even though her training discouraged it. [00:25:58] Practical advice from Kathleen for people who are working with gifted or highly sensitive clients. [00:27:12] Claire explains how the Brain in Hand app is useful for gifted and highly sensitive people. [00:32:19] The value in having self-awareness as a professional dealing with other people. [00:34:19] Questions to ask your clients which can help you put yourself in their shoes. [00:34:54] Why Kathleen and Claire will usually meet with clients outside of the cluttered rooms that they are going to work on. [00:39:10] Joys and challenges that Kathleen experiences working with gifted and highly sensitive people. [00:40:56] Never stop learning. [00:46:15]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   In Order To Organize — https://www.inorderto-organize.com/ Kathleen Crombie Email Address — InOrderToOrganize@me.com Kathleen Crombie on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/inordertoorganize/ Kathleen Crombie on Twitter — https://www.pinterest.com/kathleencrombie/ Brain in Hand — https://braininhand.co.uk/ Happy Space Pod — https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyspacepod/ NAPO — http://napo.net/join NAPO Podcast — https://napopodcast.com

Working with Gifted Clients with Kathleen Crombie (EP.81)

We all know the feeling of setting goals and intentions, only to find that we were unable to reach them because we became distracted by something else. What you may not know is that there are specific mechanisms which cause us to become distracted, and there are practical tools we can utilize to help us overcome them (these are not just life-hacks, they really work). Nir Eyal, after a profound moment in which his daughter showed him how easily distracted he was, went on a journey of discovery which culminated in his second book, Indistractable. In the pursuit of indistractability, the importance of planning cannot be overstated, but Nir stresses that we need to move away from to-do lists and plan in a way that allows us to live in alignment with our values. In today’s episode, Nir also explains the three other steps in the process of shedding our distractibility, and how we can learn to harness our psychological powers in order to live our most fulfilling lives.   Key Points From This Episode: Hear about the profoundly impactful moment with his daughter which inspired Nir to write Indistractable. [00:02:59] How our tendency to live in a distracted state negatively impacts our entire lives. [00:06:00] Definitions of distraction and (its opposite) traction. [00:07:48] How sometimes, even things that feel productive are actually distractions, and why this type of distraction is so dangerous. [00:09:23] The healthy way to make use of technology. And no, you don’t have to give up social media! [00:10:49] Internal triggers versus external triggers, and which ones lead to more distracting actions. [00:11:10] Step one to becoming indistractable. [00:12:26] Why it’s better to tell yourself, “Not yet,” rather than, “No”; the 10-minute rule. [00:13:55] What it means to surf the urge, and the type of dialog you should have with yourself during this time. [00:17:00] How planning your day on a time-focused basis differs from running your life on a to-do list; and which one will help you become indistractable. [00:19:46] Psychological reactance; an explanation of our inherent tendency to rebel against being told what to do. [00:23:50] Ways that we can change our mindset around planning our time. [00:25:03] What it really means to be an indistractable person. [00:28:47] A practical example of how to hack back external triggers (many more of which can be found in Nir’s book). [00:30:05] How Nir defines values, and how planning will help you live in accordance with your values. [00:32:30] Reasons that, on average, people take three times longer to finish a task than they had planned. [00:34:07] Pacts as the last line of defense against distraction. [00:36:01]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Hooked by Nir Eyal Indistractable by Nir Eyal Focusmate NAPO — http://napo.net/join NAPO Podcast — https://napopodcast.com

Why You Want to be Indistractable (EP.80)

The world of tech can feel overwhelming, with endless resources available and many ongoing changes arising. On today’s episode we speak with Kim Osner, owner of Need Another You, a virtual, organizing and productivity company based in Washington, DC. She shares some golden tips for organizing and automating your tech life to support and organize your life, rather than being a hindrance to your productivity. We start off the episode with an introduction to our guest and she tells us why she considers herself to be a ‘tech extrovert’. We go on to talk a bit about Clubhouse, the new kid on the social media block. Next, Kim offers us a pearl of wisdom: most technological glitches can be resolved by changing a setting. She touches on the coin shortage during the COVID19 pandemic and tells us why it is beneficial to stick with one host when you are securing domains. We talk about marketing automation as a home base and Kim shares with us her preferred method of organizing content. She gives us some insight into the ile system she currently uses and tells us about the four inboxes that support this. Next up, we talk about the two parts of a tech audit and Kim emphasizes the value of setting reminders in your calendar. We talk about Clubhouse and TikTok and Kim stresses the importance of not just giving up your time to anyone who wants it. Tune in today for some stellar practical insights on making technology work for you. We hope you join us!   Key Points From This Episode: A bit about Kim’s background and why she considers herself to be a ‘tech extrovert’ [00:00:30]. Kim’s tips on how to get comfortable using Clubhouse, the new kid on the social media block. [00:03:36]. Why you should ask yourself: what part do I want to take on? [00:06:22]. How most technological problems can be solved by changing a setting [00:09:37]. Why there was a coin shortage during the COVID19 pandemic [00:11:45]. Why it is beneficial to stick with one host when you are choosing a domain [00:13:44]. How to find the domain that suits you and why this comes down to preference [00:17:23]. Your marketing automation method as your ‘home base’ [00:17:30]. Kim’s preferred method of organizing content [00:25:06]. How Kim developed the file system she currently uses with four inboxes [00:27:31]. The two parts of a tech audit: what you download and what you subscribe to [00:29:15]. The value of setting reminders in your calendar [00:31:34]. Thoughts on Clubhouse and TikTok [00:35:47]. Why you don’t have to give up your time to any random person who wants it [00:38:12].   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Kim Oser on Twitter Need Another You on LinkedIn Need Another You on Facebook Need Another You on Instagram Need Another You on YouTube Happy Space Podcast Facebook Group NAPO 

How to Think about Tech without Losing Your Mind (EP.79)

Get ready to change your definition of swagger, and to be inspired to do the work to find your own! Our guest today is Leslie Ehm; creative director, training guru, author of Swagger, and an all-round love-filled badass. As you’ll hear in more detail in this episode, finding your swagger is all about stepping into your authentic self and living your truth. Swagger looks different for everyone and leaves no room for judgement. It is a common occurrence for human beings to feel fragmented and experience an inability to be themselves; this is largely due to a few “blockers” which Leslie describes for us. Fortunately, there is a way to overcome these, and Leslie is just the right person to teach us all how. We explore the three main driving forces behind swagger, why you shouldn’t be afraid of asking for a do-over, the value that lies in F bombs, and the importance of knowing when you should apologize and when you absolutely should not. If you’re ready to experience the magic that comes with finding your swagger, this is a great place to start!   Key Points From This Episode: Swagger, as defined by Leslie. [00:03:35] Who Leslie’s swagger icon is, and why. [00:05:24] Where Leslie’s ideas intersect with Todd Herman’s (author of The Alter Ego Effect) and where they diverge. [00:08:14] Fragmentation that many people experience, and how Leslie has learned to overcome this. [00:09:24] Clare explains how she has evolved as an entrepreneur over the years. [00:10:43] Magic that happens when you start speaking your truth and stepping into your authentic self. [00:12:02] Blockers that Leslie has identified which prevent us from fully being ourselves. [00:16:40] Leslie’s motivation for writing [00:18:16] Why Leslie is an advocate for F bombs and other swear words. [00:19:37] The importance of being non-judgmental; everyone has a different kind of swagger. [00:22:10] Situations in which you should apologize and those in which you shouldn’t. [00:23:47] Understanding intention, truth and self-belief (the three drivers of swagger) and an example of how to manifest these in the right way. [00:29:55] Everybody makes mistakes; don’t be afraid of asking for a do-over. [00:34:36] The importance of figuring out if you click with someone before doing business with them. [00:36:18]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Swagger — https://www.leslieehm.com/book/ Combustion — https://combustionco.com/ The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman — https://alteregoeffect.com/ Google — https://www.google.com/ The Walt Disney Company — https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/ PepsiCo — https://www.pepsico.com/ TD Bank — https://www.td.com/us/en/personal-banking/ Uber — https://www.uber.com HBO — https://www.hbo.com/ Brené Brown — https://brenebrown.com/ Oprah Winfrey — https://www.oprah.com/app/the-oprah-winfrey-show.html Lady Gaga — https://www.forbes.com/profile/lady-gaga/ Beyoncé — https://www.beyonce.com/ Ru Paul Charles — https://rupaul.com/ Ru Paul’s Drag Race — http://www.vh1.com/shows/rupauls-drag-race The Four Tendencies Quiz by Gretchen Rubin — https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com/ Michael Bungay Stanier — https://www.mbs.works/about/ NAPO University — https://www.pathlms.com/napo NAPO — http://napo.net/join NAPO on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/c/NAPONet/ NAPO on Twitter —https://twitter.com/NAPOnatl NAPO on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/napo_natl/?hl=en NAPO on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/NAPONatl/ NAPO on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/naponational

Step Into Your Swagger with Self-Acceptance, Your Biggest Asset (EP.78)

In today’s society, we often put so much value on busyness that it forces us to neglect ourselves. We find ourselves trying to earn our places in the world through doing, and the more we do the more is expected of us. Our guest today, Katie McDonald, understands this too well. After early success as a high-performance corporate executive, followed by the intense responsibilities of motherhood, chronic self-neglect led her to the depths of overwhelm, depression, and illness. This is what led her on a journey to become a self-care strategist and inspired her to establish b.nourished, a holistic coaching program for executives. By viewing self-care as a key to success rather than an obstacle, Katie has curated proven practices through decades of self-study, speaking, and concierge coaching engagements. Katie and b.nourished are a testament to how, with intentionality and mindfulness, peace-of-mind and productivity can actually go hand in hand. In this show, Katie explains why self-care is a smart, effective business strategy, and it doesn’t have to come at the cost of productivity. She speaks about how slowing down is a powerful tool for getting things done and why self-neglect is actually selfish in a world that needs us at our best. Tuning in you’ll hear what “revenge bedtime procrastination” is and why we do it, the difference between being self-involved and self-evolved, and why the first assignment Katie gives her clients is to sit in silence and have a cup of tea.   Key Points From This Episode: Clare’s personal revelation of the importance of self-care through her own auto-immune disease. [00:01:10] Katie describes her own experience from being a high-powered executive to coaching executives to help them integrate well-being with productivity. [00:03:53] Thoughts on what is wrong with our culture that we overvalue busyness and neglect ourselves. [00:05:53] How and why people are terrified of having nothing to do and being alone in their own thoughts. [00:06:40] Why the first assignment Katie gives her clients is to sit in silence and have a cup of tea. [00:08:08] Katie explains that we need to repair the relationships we have with ourselves. [00:09:46] Why people are good at saying yes, and bad at saying no, and until the basics are in place, the answer to everything else should be no. [00:10:36] The importance of asking ourselves “What do I need?” and staying quiet long enough to hear the answer. [00:12:40] How Katie works with clients to figure out what they need and comes up with a plan, as motivation is not enough. [00:16:24] What “revenge bedtime procrastination” is and why we do it. [00:21:54] The importance of checking in with your future self, or “paying yourself forward”. [00:22:51] The implications of context and adjusting one’s self-care routine for the specific season or situation. [00:28:04] The importance of knowing what you want or who you want to be so your life is intentional and not just reactive. [00:30:01] The difference between being self-involved and self-evolved: self-awareness is not just a birthright, it’s also a responsibility. [00:32:17] Your duty to stop being a doormat and set other people free to do the same. [00:35:07]    Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: b.nourished — https://bnourished.com/ b.nourished on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/bnourished/ b.nourished on Twitter — https://twitter.com/bnourished b.nourished on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/bnourished b.nourished on Instagram —https://www.instagram.com/_bnourished/ b.nourished on Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/lotuslight/bnourished/ NAPO — http://napo.net/join NAPO Podcast — https://napopodcast.com

Permission Granted: Self-Care Strategies for a Healthy Business (EP.77)

When you are self-employed, so much of your business and professional life seem to become intertwined. While many experts offer business advice or self-help, there is very little guidance out there on how to integrate these aspects, and other parts of your life, into a life that you love. Today’s guest is Jeffrey Shaw, speaker, small business coach, and author of The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success. He explains that, in business, the only thing you can control is the environment that you set up for the results that you want. He offers a lot of practical advice that integrates business and marketing strategies, with spirituality, gratitude, and personal development. Tuning in, you’ll hear about the self-employed ecosystem, the importance of trusting in something bigger than yourself in business, and the concept of hug marketing. Discover helpful tools like a ‘What’s going right?’ journal, the practice of space switching, and other tips to help you best help people you’re meant to serve. Tune in today for a discussion rich in helpful takeaways!   Key Points From This Episode: Claire explains that what’s been missing is really a lot of guidance as to how to be self-employed and how to create that business and life that you love. [00:01:32] An introduction to Jeffrey Shaw and his history as an entrepreneur. [00:02:07] Jeffery talks about the concept of the ‘self-employed ecosystem’ and the role of trust within it. [00:04:34] The importance of trusting in something bigger than yourself. [00:08:002] Thoughts on not being attached to an outcome. [00:09:10] How to accept the limits of what you can and can’t control in self-employment. [00:12:30] What a ‘What’s going right?’ journal is, and how it can help you. [00:13:17] Why you should acknowledge your efforts and not just your achievements. [00:17:43] Clare and Jeffrey discuss external validation from other people’s perceptions. [00:20:46] What space switching is and how it can fuel your energy and focus during the day. [00:24:03] Jeffrey talks about the concept of hug marketing as an alternative to funnel marketing. [00:30:34] Hear why Jeffrey suggests you “ditch the niche.” [00:27:41] The importance of dropping further into who you are so that the people you’re meant to serve can find you. [00:41:21] Why Jeffrey wrote The Self-Employed Life and the importance of integrating the personal and business aspects of your life when self-employed. [00:43:49].   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:  Jeffrey Shaw — https://www.jeffreyshaw.com/ Jeffrey Shaw Email — info@jeffreyshaw.com  Jeffrey Shaw on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyshawauthor/ Jeffrey Shaw on Twitter — https://twitter.com/jeffreyshaw1 Jeffrey Shaw on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jeff.shaw.12 Jeffrey Shaw on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jeffreyshaw/ Jeffrey Shaw on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAwdXD-6XV9XZlUgqDs47w Jeffery Shaw TED Talk — https://www.ted.com/talks/jeffrey_shaw_the_validation_paradox_finding_your_best_through_others   LINGO — https://www.amazon.com/LINGO-Discover-Customers-Language-Irresistible-ebook/dp/B0784YW4D5/ The Self-Employed Life — https://www.amazon.com/Self-Employed-Life-Development-Strategies-Sustainable/dp/1774580047/ The Self-Employed Life Podcast — https://www.jeffreyshaw.com/podcast  Black Sheep — https://www.amazon.com/Black-Sheep-Extraordinary-Awe-Inspiring-Undiscovered/dp/1989603440 WeWork — https://www.wework.com/ NAPO — http://napo.net/join NAPO Podcast — https://napopodcast.com NAPO, Inc on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfgICVg2b-bKSVmzoDKMrdg

The Self-Employed Life: Key Strategies for Sustainable Entrepreneurial Success (EP.76)

You may not have used it, but by now you’ve probably heard of TikTok, the newest social media platform to infiltrate the lives of millions of people across the world. Our guest today, Leslie Hatch Gail, is currently pursuing a PhD in psychology, while running her own business and a TikTok account which has become a sensation with 127 000 followers! She joins us on today’s show to share where her love for TikTok originated, and what has sustained this fond feeling towards the platform. If you aren’t sure where the benefits of TikTok lie in a professional sense, this dynamic woman makes that very clear in this episode! We dive into Leslie’s very first “accidental” post which went viral; the types of videos that she posts; life lessons that she has learnt through TikTok; the importance of having a thick skin when creating public content, and how she plans to utilize her TikTok status in the future. “Ready, Fire, Aim,” is her TikTok bio, and we would all do well to take a page out of Leslie’s book!   Key Points From This Episode: Clare’s first experience using TikTok and how she has progressed since then. [00:01:44] How Leslie was drawn into the world of TikTok, and why she quickly got hooked. [00:04:07] Why Leslie prefers watching TikTok to watching Netflix. [00:06:00] The appeal that TikTok offers Leslie as a place to creating her own content. [00:07:01] One of the unique features of TikTok and how this benefits content creators on the platform. [00:08:57] What the majority of Leslie’s TikTok content consists of. [00:10:00] How to find Leslie on all social platforms. [00:11:29] Leslie’s “accidental” first TikTok post, and the response she received. [00:12:54] Followers and likes that Leslie has on her TikTok account [Hint: These are big numbers!] [00:15:16] The PhD that Leslie is pursuing, her plans for her business, and how TikTok relates to these elements of her life. [00:16:19] Ways Leslie uses TikTok to benefit her professionally, and her plans for the future. [00:18:56] Demographic representation of Leslie’s follower base. [00:23:20] Different titles that Leslie uses for her different video styles. [00:26:50] Leslie explains her “Ready, Fire, Aim” strategy and the nature of viral videos. [00:28:20] How the style of comments change as the volume of comments reaches a particular threshold. [00:30:32] Connection and the sense of community that is fostered through social media platforms, and personal stories from Clare and Leslie which highlight this. [00:31:29]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Declare Order — https://www.declareorder.com/ Declare Order on TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@declareorder?lang=en Declare Order on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/declareorder/ Declare Order on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pg/declareorder/photos/ Leslie Hatch Gail on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-hatch-gail-m-ed-79a66240 Tik Tok — https://www.tiktok.com/en The Home Edit — https://www.thehomeedit.com/the-show/ Apartment Therapy — https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ Leslie Josel — https://www.orderoochaos.com/ Target — https://www.target.com/ Hollister — https://www.hollisterco.com/shop/wd Dancing with the Stars — https://abc.com/shows/dancing-with-the-stars Queer Eye for the Straight Guy — https://www.nbc.com/queer-eye-for-the-straight-guy Carson Kressley — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1390215/ NAPO University — https://www.pathlms.com/napo NAPO — http://napo.net/join NAPO on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/c/NAPONet/ NAPO on Twitter —https://twitter.com/NAPOnatl NAPO on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/napo_natl/?hl=en NAPO on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/NAPONatl/ NAPO on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/naponational

How TikTok Can Boost Your Business (EP.75)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is more important than ever following the recent global events that have thrust it into the spotlight, and dedicated employees at all levels are initiating efforts for their companies to be more DEI focused. Today’s guest is Barbara Polk, a DEI thought leader and facilitator with more than 25 years experience in human resources, operations leadership, and board governance. She is Founder and Consultant at Amplify People Advisors, a global C-suite executive with a Fortune 500 company, and holds multiple Board of Director positions. Barbara believes that organizations that proactively put policies in place to create safe and respectful interactions promote environments will improve productivity, engagement, retention, and ultimately financial performance. Tuning in, you’ll hear why DEI must not just be a moral imperative, but a business imperative, how talking about DEI can make you a better leader, colleague, and peer, and how to uncover your unconscious biases, as well as Barbara’a predictions for the future of these important conversations. Tune in today!   Key Points From This Episode: Why paying attention to and taking action on DEI is important to your business. [00:03:13] Barbara explains why these conversations have come into the spotlight now. [00:05:23] The concept of allyship and the importance of making these issues relatable. [00:08:20] Learn how talking about DEI can inform you to be a better leader, peer, colleague. [00:11:51] What diversity and awareness actually mean: you truly see people and have compassion for their experiences. [00:13:48] How to uncover your unconscious biases; take the Harvard Implicit Bias Test. [00:16:13] Barbara explains the real function of biases and why it’s important to self-educate. [00:18:37] Some of the different strategies for addressing the unconscious biases of others. [00:21:04] Why it is important to lean into discomfort sometimes; don’t be driven by fear! [00:24:00] Barbara’s advice for asking someone what they meant by an offensive comment. [00:25:28] Why this is not about being “politically correct”:s it’s about being mindful of what you say if you care and diversity, equity, and inclusion. [00:26:25] Barbara’s predictions for the future of DEI includes years or decades of continuing this conversation. [00:28:03] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Barbara Polk on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarapolk/ Barbara Polk Email — bpolk@amplifypeopleadvisors.com Amplify People Advisors — https://www.amplifypeopleadvisors.com/ Harvard Implicit Bias Test — https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html Wordslut — https://www.amazon.com/Wordslut-Feminist-Taking-English-Language/dp/006286887X How to Be an Inclusive Leader — https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Inclusive-Leader-Belonging/dp/1523085177 ‘Blind Spots: Overcome stereotypes’ — https://youtu.be/6_yIevcJCPc ‘Blind Spots: Challenge assumptions’ — https://youtu.be/BFcjfqmVah8 NAPO — http://napo.net/join NAPO on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/c/NAPONet/

Why DEI is a Business Imperative (EP.74)

Many of us in the professional organizing community have had to think about alternative income streams as we can no longer go into people’s homes or visit corporate clients. Leveraging virtual operations is a great way to boost your revenue, and in today’s episode, we will be talking about webinars. Our guest, Leslie Josel, is an ADHD-student and parenting coach and an award-winning entrepreneur, having founded Order Out of Chaos, an organization whose mission is to help parents guide their children to success in learning and life. She is also an award-winning author, creator of the renowned Academic Planner: A Tool for Time Management, and an internationally-acclaimed speaker. In this show, Leslie walks us through how she built her prolific webinar business, which she started six years ago. We dive right in, hearing about the small steps she took to start. Leslie highlights the importance of being generous with your content, having an abundance mentality, and giving things away for free. Rather than using a sales funnel approach, Leslie is upfront and transparent about the costs her clients will incur. She talks about why she has chosen to operate her business in this way rather than continually trying to upsell. From there, we learn how she builds her community and why she always asks them questions. As we wrap up, we talk about the power of affiliates, why webinars offer more wiggle room than courses, and the power of generosity. Leslie has built her business with integrity and a spirit of giving, and we know you will learn as much from her as we did!   Key Points From This Episode: Hear more about Leslie’s business and her decision to go virtual six years ago. [00:03:06] The value of starting small; Leslie’s first webinar only had five people! [00:03:53] How Leslie used her webinars alongside building her email list. [00:05:09] Why Leslie recommends doing your first webinars for free. [00:06:16] While it was not Leslie’s intention to build a webinar empire, she quickly saw the power of it. [00:07:31] The role of consistency when producing webinars and how often Leslie does them. [00:08:25] How Leslie’s ‘anti-funnel’ strategy differs from others in the space. [00:09:53] Why Leslie does free webinars in August and March each year. [00:11:11] The platform Leslie runs her webinars on and the level of interactivity she maintains. [00:12:58] The value in asking your community questions. [00:14:10] Why it is helpful to bring guest experts into your webinars, especially as you grow. [00:14:50] Insights into Leslie’s Facebook group and what she does to nurture it. [00:15:51] How having a video component for all content has helped Leslie bring in customers. [00:17:46] Why Leslie decided to have people watch recorded webinars through her site only. [00:19:52] Don't be afraid to launch an affiliate program and announce it to NAPO members. [00:21:59] You can repurpose content you’ve already produced to generate multiple streams of income. [00:23:45] The role that Leslie’s team has played in getting her to where she is today. [00:25:08] How the academic planners tipped the scale of Leslie’s business. [00:26:29] The flexibility that comes with doing webinars rather than courses. [00:27:39] Why it is important to cap webinar attendance. [00:30:08] How Leslie and her team approach planning. [00:30:56] You have to know your community and what they want from you. [00:34:23]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Order Out of Chaos — https://www.orderoochaos.com/ Leslie Josel on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-josel-adhd-student-parent-coach/ Leslie Josel on Twitter — https://twitter.com/orderoochaos Leslie Josel on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/orderoutofchaos Leslie Josel on Pinterest — https://pinterest.com/orderoochaos/_shop/ Leslie Josel Email — leslie@orderoochaos.com Leslie Joel Phone Number — 914.262.5714 ADDitude Magazine — https://www.additudemag.com/ Clubhouse — https://www.joinclubhouse.com/ Brendon Burchard — https://brendon.com/ NAPO — http://napo.net/join

How to Cultivate Loyal Clients and Monetize Webinars with Leslie Josel (EP.73)

Positive psychology is a one that has a positive orientation, with a focus on wellbeing, contentment, excitement, cheerfulness, the pursuit of happiness, and meaning in life. Today’s guest is Jennifer Card, a board member of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association and an Executive Leadership and Wellbeing Coach, who believes that a leader’s greatest asset is their mind. In this episode, she explores why the awareness and integration of a positive psychology mindset will benefit you and your business, and why spending more time on psychological self-care is critical for leaders who face complex challenges. Stay tuned!   Key Points From This Episode: Jennifer shares her definition of positive psychology. [00:02:47] Practical tips to manage your wellbeing at work: cooperators appreciative inquiry. [00:04:56] We talk about boundaries and knowing where your line in the sand is. [00:07:04] Jennifer discusses the best ways for boundary setting; illuminating our blind spots.[00:09:14] The importance of taking that self-reflective moment.[00:09:40] How reframing your activities can impact your energy. [00:11:36] Jennifer shares the difference between mindfulness and mindlessness. [00:12:42] Her guidance for self-reflection practices: gratitude journaling and asset labeling. [00:16:09] How looking for the negative is a protective mechanism in our brains; but we can change it! [00:21:05] Why stress isn’t all bad and why we should learn to divvy up between threatening and non-threatening stress. [00:23:17] Building support and the role it plays in being resilient. [00:24:37] Why remaining curious and staying in a state of humble inquiry is so important. [00:27:57] Reconciling with a good approach to sustain a healthy mindset moving forward. [00:29:00] Jennifer shares the different types of mindsets, including fixed and growth mindsets. [00:29:37] Psychological self-care: taking care of your mind, body, and spirit. [00:32:20] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jennifer Signe Card on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-card-878219139/Jennifer Signe Card Email — jennifereqhq@gmail.com EQ @ HQ Consulting — https://eqhqconsulting.com/ Flourish — https://www.amazon.ca/Flourish-Visionary-Understanding-Happiness-Well-being/dp/1439190763/ Learned Optimism — https://www.amazon.ca/Learned-Optimism-Change-Your-Mind/dp/1400078393/ Flow — https://www.amazon.ca/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Mihaly-Csikszentmihalyi/dp/0061339202/ Mindset — https://www.amazon.ca/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322/ When the Body Says No — https://www.amazon.ca/When-Body-Says-No-Hidden/dp/0676973124/ Man’s Search for Meaning — https://www.amazon.ca/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0807014273/ Whatever Arises, Love That — https://www.amazon.ca/Whatever-Arises-Love-That-Revolution/dp/1622035305/ NAPO — http://napo.net/join

The Power of Positive Psychology in Your Business (EP.72)

Ever feel like you can't keep up? As a solo-business owner, certified business and life coach, and single mom of two teen boys, NAPO member Carol Williams understands the feeling of being pulled in many directions. Through her coaching, she helps business owners with ADHD become more productive and profitable so that they may live playfully and powerfully, both in business and in life. In this episode, Carol shares a bit about her journey into coaching, including how to decide which coaching program to adopt and why. You’ll also hear about Carol's methods when it comes to co-creating with her clients, listening to what is not being said, and living into the possibilities that are already there, as well as some of her tips for getting started when you don’t know where to start and the value of free services and networking. Tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: Carol shares a bit about her background and her journey into coaching. [00:02:50] The process of letting go, once she stepped fully into becoming a coach. [00:05:26] How to decide where to study and which coaching program to adopt. [00:07:45] Why, when her life was shaken up, Carol didn’t default to the tried and true path. [00:08:45] Find out why Carol became a certified coach in the first place. [00:11:04] Having a mentor versus a coach and Carol’s experience of having both. [00:13:37] Carol and Clare discuss the concept of co-creating solutions with their clients. [00:15:31] Carol’s definition of good coaching: learning to listen to what is not being said. [00:17:20] Hear about Carol’s belief that the essence of coaching, regardless of its purpose, is a process of un-peeling. [00:18:12] Why Carol says her job is about living into the possibilities that are always there. [00:19:47] What about Carol’s process works and some of her tips for getting started. [00:24:47] From borrowing an audience to serving and nurturing them: advice for getting started when you don’t know where to start. [00:28:53] Her Wisdom Warriors Group is an opportunity for people to sample her services. [00:31:54] How networking and speaking have helped Carol attract her ideal clients. [00:34:43]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Carol Williams on Twitter Carol Williams on LinkedIn Carol Williams on Facebook Carol Williams on YouTube Carol Williams Email Efficient Productivity Systems Wisdom Warriors The Alter Ego Effect Leonie Dawson

Building Coaching into Your Practice with Carol Williams (EP.71)

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