Do you wake up feeling unfocused, unsure what to work on first or what direction to take your business in? My client, Lara Williams, is joining me in this episode to talk about how we’ve created what I love to call a Runway to Freedom to clear all of those up. A Runway to Freedom could mean a lot of different things to different organizations, but in this case, it meant creating an operating system to help bring back excitement, energy, accountability, and growth in Lara’s business. Lara is talk...
Jun 22, 2021•43 min•Ep. 31
Let’s talk about pricing. Do you get stressed out wondering whether you’re pricing your services right? You’re not alone. This comes up time and time again. Putting a number on your services can seem really daunting, but it really comes down to beliefs. In this episode, I am teaching you the three things that go into putting a price on your services and how those three things are what cause you to either feel stressed or at peace with your pricing. If you’re not confident in these three things, ...
Jun 15, 2021•21 min•Ep. 30
We talk a lot on this show about organizing your mind, but I actually think it is just as important to organize your physical space. When I have clients who start to understand how to organize their brains and clean out their thinking, they get inspired to start organizing and cleaning out their physical spaces. In this episode, we are talking about organizing your home and why it’s important. Muffy White, a professional organizer, is joining me to talk all about this. Muffy helps her clients or...
Jun 08, 2021•32 min•Ep. 29
Do you struggle with delegating? It can be hard not to think “I could do this better myself” or “it takes too much time to teach someone.” It doesn’t matter if I’m coaching 1:1, in a group setting, or in an intensive, delegation is a topic that people are both excited about and uncomfortable with. Trust me when I say that it is so worth it in the long run though! In this episode, we’re talking all about how to delegate the right way, and I've boiled this down to five key pieces of information th...
Jun 01, 2021•39 min•Ep. 28
Are you living with unapologetic ambition right now, or are you letting the expectations of others get in the way? One of my amazing clients, Terri Fisher, is on the show to talk about her coaching journey and how she has found a way to live with unapologetic ambition. Terri is actually in the corporate world, and when we started working together several years ago, she came to me and said, “I want to be a rockstar at work, but I have two little boys at home. I just don't even know if it's possib...
May 25, 2021•27 min•Ep. 27
Have you ever said, “I just really want to do something that I'm passionate about”? I want to challenge you to think about how you’re going to feel when you find that thing and then think about what would happen if your passion isn’t something that you can find. You’ve probably never thought about it this way before... This comes up so often when I’m talking to a new client, and I always challenge them to change the way they are thinking about it. Tune in to find out what I mean, and how you can...
May 18, 2021•28 min•Ep. 26
Have you ever spent hours trying to figure out the technical aspects of your business and wondered if it would be smarter to outsource? That can be a hard line to draw sometimes, so we’re going to try to simplify it in this episode. Today we are joined by tech guru Krista Smith who is sharing 7 tips to help you decide whether you should figure it out on your own or leave it to the pros! Krista Smith loves helping women over 40 get confident with the tech that will allow their businesses to thriv...
May 11, 2021•36 min•Ep. 25
If you’ve ever wanted to pick my brain, someone else is actually doing it for you in this episode! This episode is a replay of a conversation that I had with Mel McMahon of Indiana Originals over on her podcast. You will hear her ask me about separating business from life and all the challenges that go with that, the empowerment of getting out of your own way, and why it is okay to ask for help in all aspects of life. I thought this conversation was super valuable, so I decided to share it with ...
May 04, 2021•35 min•Ep. 24
Are you beating yourself up about things beyond your control? I have two words for you: it’s okay. Today I am chatting with one of my clients, Jennifer Rubenstein, and that’s the message that she really wants to drive home. Jennifer has been working on figuring out what the right thing is for her in a lot of different aspects of her life, and she's been able to sift through her thoughts and all that's going on in the world in order to find it. Jennifer Rubenstein is the publisher of a food magaz...
Apr 27, 2021•34 min•Ep. 23
How do you handle being let down? It can be hard not to take things personally, right? Today we are going to talk about how to cope with letting yourself down and being let down by others. The truth is, you’re probably telling yourself a story that’s not completely true, and when you know the true story, it’s a lot easier to control how you feel about it. I’m bringing this up because I recently experienced being let down, and I’ve noticed some of my colleagues and clients being let down too. We’...
Apr 20, 2021•37 min•Ep. 22
Do you have the legal side of your business in order? I know it sounds scary, but hopefully, by the end of this episode, it will seem a lot simpler! Today’s very special guest is my cousin, Deirdre. She has recently started a new business offering a service that I often find my clients needing. Deirdre is a lawyer, small business owner, and entrepreneur with over thirteen years of experience representing clients ranging from multi-million dollar corporations, physicians and insurance companies t...
Apr 13, 2021•30 min•Ep. 21
Are you looking for ways to make your life easier? I know I always am. I often say we need to make things simple, doable, and fun, and people ask me how to actually make that happen. In this episode, we are talking about the three stages you need to go through for this. If you follow this method, you will actually want to work on the goals and tasks that you’re constantly putting off. I promise that they won’t feel like such a chore anymore! If you want your to-dos to be a little easier and a li...
Apr 06, 2021•22 min•Ep. 20
Did you know that time off improves our focus, sleep, memory, and productivity? That’s right! It’s that time of year when kids are taking off for Spring Break, but guess what? We can use the break too! Today's episode is about the importance of rest and how you really have to slow down to speed up. In this episode, I’m explaining 12 reasons why I think rest is beneficial and giving you some tips on how to get some rest even if you think that you don’t have a lot of time. If you’re not making any...
Mar 30, 2021•18 min•Ep. 19
What do feelings have to do with anything? Today's topic is emotional growth. We’re going to talk about what feelings have to do with committing to growth and success. Our feelings are so important to pay attention to, so I really want to get into why that is the case. I'm going to share with you five developmental stages of emotional growth that will help you become more motivated and understand what your feelings have to do with anything. If you’d like to feel more in control of your emotions,...
Mar 23, 2021•29 min•Ep. 18
Are you choosing your thoughts with intention? In this bonus episode, I am joined by Ellie Brown, and we are talking about putting on healthy blinders. This is the idea of focusing on one thing at a time and not allowing yourself to get distracted by your thoughts about anything else. We’re diving into how Ellie is able to really tune into her own thoughts, and how that ultimately leads to her results. She puts on her healthy blinders in order to do that. Sometimes we don’t even make the connect...
Mar 18, 2021•43 min
Do you believe in your ability to reach your goals and be the version of yourself that you want to be? If you don’t fully believe in yourself, we’ve got some work to do. Believing you can do something is just as important as taking the action to do it. I am talking about belief work and belief plans in this episode. I explain exactly what I mean when I say belief work as well as how to do it and why it’s so important. If you need some help in this department, this one’s for you. I would love to ...
Mar 16, 2021•38 min•Ep. 17
Are you getting in the way of your own progress? I think we’ve all been there at one point or another. Today I am sitting down to chat with one of my clients, Cynde McInnis. Cynde and I are talking about her passion for whales (yes, you read that right), how she's turned that passion into a business and how coaching has impacted her life and business. She also talks about how being in a group coaching setting has given her exposure to a lot of different women with different ideas, all of which h...
Mar 11, 2021•35 min
Do you know how to invest in yourself so you can grow, evolve and reach your infinite potential? We are talking all about investing in yourself in today’s episode. There was a time when I would rarely invest in myself, but when I transitioned from my old job to creating my own business, I realized that definitely had to change! That’s why I am teaching you how to invest in yourself, how to calculate the return you’ll get from your investment and why I think it’s one of the most important things ...
Mar 09, 2021•34 min•Ep. 16
Do you have someone to turn to outside of your family and friends when you need to get an opinion? Sarah Young and I are talking about why that’s such an important thing to have in this episode. In the time that she and I have worked together, she's gone through a lot of transitions. She switched jobs, got married and got a dog. Needless to say, a lot has been happening for her! As you're listening, I want you to recognize how coaching has helped her through those transitions and how in a group ...
Mar 04, 2021•23 min
Who doesn’t want to commit to making more money? That’s right, today we are talking about money, money, money! I love money, and I know that might freak you out to hear. We’ve been taught that money is the root of all evil, but I don’t believe that! I think if you are an evil person and you have money, you are going to do evil things. I also think if you are an amazing person and you have money, you’re going to do amazing things. We’re going to uncover all of that in this episode. What's your mo...
Mar 02, 2021•27 min•Ep. 15
Are you loving these bonus episodes? I love them because I get to relive working with these amazing women and hear their stories in their own words. Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Jessie Hillock. Jessie Hillock M.A. CCC-SLP, CDP is the owner and founder of The Memory Compass LLC. The Memory Compass is a private practice specializing in services that empower families on their journey living with Dementia or Alzheimer’s through individualized Dementia Family Coaching, Therapy and Cogni...
Feb 25, 2021•38 min
Are you ready to continue our discussion about the three types of work? We’ve covered thought work and focus work, so now it’s time to talk about busy work. The dictionary definition of busy work: work that keeps a person busy but has little value in itself. We’re talking about why our brains beeline to busy work, how to get away from doing busy work and what your business will look like when you do. Are you ready to move past your busy work so you can start taking massive action? This one’s for...
Feb 23, 2021•24 min•Ep. 14
Are you willing to invest in yourself? In this bonus episode I get to speak to my friend and client, Michelle Capizzi. Michelle is an abstract artist and creative connector. She's a girl (she's in her 50’s but still feels like a girl in the studio) who loves to get messy, dance barefoot, is obsessed with color, and always dreaming in shapes. She has a BA in Fine Arts with concentration in Graphic Design from SUNY Fredonia but the bulk of her art education has come from working with artists, gall...
Feb 18, 2021•38 min
Remember last week when we talked about thought work? Well this week we are moving on to focus work. The dictionary says that the definition of focus is the “center of interest or activity.” In this episode, we’re going to talk about what pulls our focus away from the things that matter and how to start focusing on those things in order to get them done. If you want to spend more time focused and less time distracted, this conversation is not one you’re going to want to miss. Don’t forget to hea...
Feb 16, 2021•31 min•Ep. 13
Surprise! I have a bonus episode for you! I am talking to two of my amazing clients, Sandy Ginn and Brenda Petruska, because they have created so much success, and I want you to hear their stories! First, you’re going to hear from Sandy Ginn who is a realtor with a passion for finding the right home for the right price for her clients. Then I am chatting with Brenda Petruska who specializes in Betrayal Trauma Recovery. Both of these women experienced a huge shift in their life and business when ...
Feb 11, 2021•33 min
Do you have a hard time getting your thoughts straight? Do small things often stress you out? You will benefit from this episode if you answered yes to either of those questions because today we are talking about organizing your mind. This is the time of year when people go into organization mode, right? Everyone’s starting new habits and cleaning their houses. There is just a general focus on being clean, tidy and organized. I want to talk about how the same things have to go on in our brains. ...
Feb 09, 2021•31 min•Ep. 12
Are you tired of always feeling like there’s something stopping you from living your best life? You don’t have enough time, you’re not making enough money… there’s always something, right? What if you could change that just by changing the way you think? Today I want to share with you a concept that I have been getting clear on over the past few weeks as a way for you to better understand how the women I work with become empowered to change. We’re going to talk about how you can change your thin...
Feb 02, 2021•32 min•Ep. 11
We’ve been talking about goals for a few episodes now for a reason. Goals are so important in our life and business! If you have not listened to the first two parts of this series, I highly recommend that you do that! Today’s episode will be a conclusion to this series on goals. We’re going to be focusing on channeling our future self - the one who has already accomplished the goal that once felt impossible! We’ll also be discussing everything from brainstorming strategies to creating action pla...
Jan 26, 2021•27 min•Ep. 10
You set your goals for 2021. What do you do now!? Lucky for you, we are talking about what you should do next in this episode. Last week was part 1 of a 3-part series all about goals. If you missed that episode, go back and listen! We touched on the wisdom, experience, understanding and self knowledge that comes with chasing your goals. In part 2, I am challenging you to choose one goal that you would love to put your heart and soul into this year - even if that means there is potential to compl...
Jan 19, 2021•23 min•Ep. 9
Have you set some amazing goals for the new year? Most of us have already set our goals for 2021 or have at least had goals on our mind. In this week’s episode of the Time to Level Up Podcast, we're talking about a very appropriate topic for this time of year. You guessed it! We are talking about goals. There’s a ton to cover on this subject, so this will be part 1 of a 3 part series. In part 1, I’ll be covering everything from why we set goals to my secret to success with goal setting and more ...
Jan 12, 2021•23 min•Ep. 8
