Ask yourself: what rooms do I need to be in to help me on my growth journey? And once I get there, what will I do? We often have the instinct of either minimizing our successes or overcompensating and worrying that we are being "too much". Or we become caught up in comparing ourselves to others' successes and feeling less than. But the reality is, their successes don't take anything away from you. Instead of reacting in a judgemental way to yourself or others when you're...
May 23, 2023•15 min•Ep. 20
Do you believe that life happens TO you, or FOR you? This simple change in mindset can make all the difference when it seems like life keeps throwing challenges and roadblocks in your way. It's the first step to building resilience - we get to choose how we respond, and we can build the muscles to recover and bounce back all the things life can throw in our way. I know because resiliency didn't come naturally to me as a high achiever from a young age. But I've worked on it over th...
May 16, 2023•23 min•Ep. 19
Did you know? The number one fear people have is public speaking - ahead of the fear of death! A big reason for this is that people have a fear of being judged and care what other people think. Something may have happened in childhood that caused you to create a story about being a bad speaker. If you want to stop telling yourself that story that's holding you back, listen in! You'll learn: • The #1 thing you need to do to become a better speaker • 6 common mistakes people make when th...
May 09, 2023•19 min•Ep. 18
I’ve been waking up overwhelmed and anxious for a while now, jumping from one thing to another with no time to spare in between. I finally said enough is enough, and I’m taking action to get off the hot mess express so I can slow the F down. Do you feel the same? How much longer do you want to just go through the motions of your life? Instead of just going through the motions of your day and sticking with the status quo, here are some things to consider and learn: • How a morning journal session...
May 02, 2023•16 min•Ep. 17
You want to make a change in your life or start the next exciting project, but is it the right time? If you sense a calling and/or you feel a pull, but you're just not sure whether you're ready...listen in to learn: • 5 signs that'll help you figure out whether it's time for change • How I created change in my life • What you can do to create change in yours Learn to tune in to your body, mind and heart and take action to create a better life for yourself. Whether the change ...
Apr 25, 2023•15 min•Ep. 16
Feeling scared when you’re working on something new in your personal or professional life is normal. But...hot tip! Just because you're afraid doesn't mean you shouldn't do it. Don’t let fear stop you from achieving your goals! Tune in to learn: • Why you experience fear when you’re trying to make changes in your life • How to use fear to fuel your momentum • 5 key tips for moving through your fear to build courage and take consistent action So, what’s that scary thing that you wa...
Apr 18, 2023•15 min•Ep. 15
People-pleasers and recovering perfectionists, this is for you! We spend so much time and energy worrying and thinking about what everyone else thinks. And that's what I want to touch on in this episode. Today, we'll reflect on: • How tell the difference between seeking opinions that help or hinder your decision-making • Creating self-trust so you can silence the noise of other people's perspectives so you can discover what is best for you • Why doing what's right for you doe...
Apr 11, 2023•16 min•Ep. 14
Welcome back to another episode of 'It Starts With You'. If you're someone who wants to use your voice to build influence and grow, this episode is for you . We discuss: Examples of when you might lose your voice and what you can do about it Questions to ask yourself to help you rediscover your voice in new situations and environments How self-trust helps you bring your voice to life Learn great tips to be clear, confident and concise with your message - there are people out there...
Apr 04, 2023•21 min•Ep. 13
Booklovers, this one’s for you! Books are fountains of knowledge that help you learn for nearly free. I review my top 12 recommendations for personal development - some I’ve read multiple times and many have so many pages turned down because they’re just that helpful! I’ve grouped my recommendations into three areas: Books for women (men can find value in them too) that focus on handling self-sabotaging beliefs, simplifying your life, finding yourself and your authentic voice Books about money t...
Mar 28, 2023•16 min•Ep. 12
One of the top questions I get when I work with my coaching clients is: "How do I build more influence?" Whether you're trying to influence your boss, your coworkers, the hiring manager or customers and clients, you've come to the right place! We'll discuss: What influence means What influence looks like 3 ways to build more influence Plus, find out why listening and problem solving skills are so important to being a great influencer. You'll walk away with useful to...
Mar 21, 2023•19 min•Ep. 11
This week I'm welcoming my first guest on the podcast - my biggest cheerleader and supporter, Jake Menden. Also known as my amazing husband, Jake was the first between the two of us to really dive deep into the space of and pursue personal growth on podcasts and things, and he's played a key part in why I went into business and why I have this podcast. We discuss: How we met 16 years ago and the changes and challenges in our relationship, careers and health we've overcome together...
Mar 14, 2023•38 min•Ep. 10
My husband and I recently started taking ice baths every morning. Are we motivated to step into the cold everyday? No, not really, but doing so requires mental toughness and helps us consistently strengthen that muscle. Knowing that we were able to work through the discomfort at the start of each day translates to mental toughness to get through challenges in business and other parts of our lives too. Ice baths may not be for you (and I highly recommend seeing a physician before embarking on thi...
Mar 07, 2023•20 min•Ep. 9
If you’re a high achiever who always has a lot of balls in the air, you know and love the feeling of being in flow and getting all the things done. But eventually, life happens and your schedule goes out the window. As a high achiever, I bet you’re really hard on yourself - I know I am! But I’m here today to tell you to give yourself a break and to give you some simple tips to move through those low energy feelings and come out the other side. We’ll talk about: Addressing the challenges you’re f...
Feb 28, 2023•15 min•Ep. 8
Do you have a habit that’s so rooted into your daily routine that you feel a little “off” if you don’t do it? That’s how I feel about my morning routine - it’s a daily habit that sets me up for success and the inspiration behind today’s episode. Habits are systems that are the building blocks to success, helping you to achieve the results or goals that you’ve set for yourself. They help you focus on the here and now - small, consistent actions that add up to the big things. Habits build your men...
Feb 21, 2023•18 min•Ep. 7
Here’s a story about how trusting myself, understanding my why and trusting myself resulted in the achievement of a lifelong dream. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve wanted to become a published author, and how I am! I’m a contributing author for the book Peak Performance: Mindset Tools for Leaders , available on Amazon now! I’m not going to lie though, when I was asked to write a chapter alongside elite athletes, Ted Talk speakers and business leaders, I thought, why me? Imposter syndrome kicked in ...
Feb 14, 2023•17 min•Ep. 6
Speaking with more confidence and being a good communicator is key to growing in your career and your business. And contrary to popular belief, these are skills you can learn. Drop the limiting belief that you weren’t born a great speaker and dive into this episode to learn: • 6 mistakes holding you back from speaking with clarity and conviction • What you can do instead to become a better speaker • Why being more you when you speak is the key to attracting the right people and opportunities int...
Feb 07, 2023•19 min•Ep. 5
Beliefs create thoughts which influence your feelings and emotions. These in turn influence your actions and ultimately, your results. So if you’re not getting the results you desire, you’re likely boxing yourself in with limiting beliefs. In this episode I’ll introduce you to a powerful neuro-linguistic programming tool called the Dickens process to help you reframe your beliefs. You’ll learn to: • Examine your limiting beliefs to reveal what’s holding you back • Create “I am” statements to she...
Jan 31, 2023•21 min•Ep. 4
Learning how to trust yourself doesn’t mean you’ll have all the answers - it means you trust that you’ll figure it out. And you will! By building your self-trust muscle, you can also achieve your goals. Tune in to this episode and: • Listen to an incredible story about how trusting my intuition helped me find a lost dog • Learn how understanding yourself, intuition, self-trust and confidence are related • Receive easy, actionable tools to build your self-trust Self-trust has been a recurring the...
Jan 24, 2023•25 min•Ep. 3
How did being sick, a walk, a gut feeling and Tony Robbins’ fire walk provide the catalyst for change in my life? If you feel stuck but have an inner knowing that you could do and be more, this episode is a must. We dive deep into my story to unpack how I got to where I am today and to help you: • Dig into your own story • Challenge yourself to see how things are happening FOR you rather than TO you • Share the pieces of your story that can help someone else Change is scary and not without chall...
Jan 17, 2023•22 min•Ep. 2
Welcome! This podcast has been a few years in the making, and wow, we’re finally here! In this short episode, I’ll be sharing a little bit of my story, including getting real about some major challenges in my life. With all of these ups and downs, I’m still here, thriving and doing what I love, being the person I’m meant to be and reminding you that no matter what life throws at you, you've got this. So many people walk around in life totally unaware of who they really are. But how do you f...
Jan 17, 2023•10 min•Ep. 1
