Have you ever made a decision that didn’t lead to growth in some way, even if the growth was in the form of learning what doesn’t work? Making decisions always creates growth. That’s why I think it’s an important topic to discuss on the podcast. The last episode was about why we don’t make decisions but should, and this episode is about how to actually make decisions. I’m giving you nine ways to make a decision. If you’re someone who gets stuck in indecision and confusion, this episode will prov...
Jan 18, 2022•31 min•Ep. 61
How can you align all aspects of your life with your goals? The answer is simple: by getting confident in your decision-making. Decision-making is a foundation from which to create growth, eliminate overwhelm, get control of your life, and start doing things that align with your goals. It allows you to create a runway to freedom. In this episode, I’m giving you five reasons that you don’t make confident decisions and four reasons that you should. This episode will show you how you are over-compl...
Jan 11, 2022•35 min•Ep. 60
How do you create growth in your business without hustling even more than you already are? When my client and guest in this episode, Whitney Vredenburgh and I first met, she was feeling pretty overwhelmed in her business and at home. Over the past eight months, we created a new operating system for her business and created a new operating system for her home as well. Whitney is a mom, wife, and owner of Nested Spaces. She has four kids-Ainsley (9), James (7), Isabelle, and Edward (both 4). Whitn...
Jan 04, 2022•47 min•Ep. 59
What do you need to do to get a grip on your business and level it up? Oftentimes, when we come to the end of a season, we take some time to pause and reflect on what’s working, what’s not working, and what needs to be done differently. I like to call this “getting a grip.” I wanted to make this episode to talk about some of the things that female business owners need to get a grip on in order to get to the next level. There are six key components that every healthy business needs and five thing...
Dec 28, 2021•26 min•Ep. 58
Why is it important to know your numbers? Maybe you’re not a numbers person, so you don’t worry too much about that side of the business. As long as you’ve got the basics covered, you’re good, right? I think you need to know more than just the basics in order for your business to thrive, so I invited a special guest onto the show to help me explain why. That’s right, in this episode we’re talking all about numbers. Our guest expert, Ciara Stockeland, breaks things down in a simple, non-scary way...
Dec 21, 2021•27 min•Ep. 57
What can you do right now to set yourself up for success in the new year? This episode is all about how to do things better in 2022 by taking a strategic pause in 2021. When we’re planning for the new year, we inevitably ask ourselves what we did this year and what we could do better. I’m sharing my method for dissecting what’s working, what’s not working, and what to do differently. Whether you’re a business owner or not, this process is worth your time. We can all benefit from taking a pause t...
Dec 14, 2021•26 min•Ep. 56
Does the rigidity of routines make you not want to create them? Sarah Khan has discovered the power of creating flexible rituals and routines that can adapt to fit each day. Over the past year, Sarah has given herself the freedom to explore her options and enjoy the journey. She’s learned to be less attached to outcomes and more focused on what she can learn along the way. Having flexible rituals and routines is just one piece of the puzzle, as you’ll hear in the episode. I brought her on the po...
Dec 07, 2021•40 min•Ep. 55
If I asked you to think about your relationship with your business as though it were a person, what would come to mind? Not only is your relationship with your business a reflection of your relationship with yourself, but it’s also an indication of how successful it will be. If you don’t love your business, can you expect it to thrive? In this episode, I’m sharing five ways that I think you might be thinking about your relationship with your business right now and then suggesting five ways you c...
Nov 30, 2021•22 min•Ep. 54
Do you feel like you don’t know where your money is going? Do you feel like you never spend any money on yourself and yet your savings never grow? Our special guest, Kendall Hamilton, knows exactly how to break that cycle, so she is joining me in this episode to cover all things money. Money is one of our most valuable resources, so I think this is a worthy topic to bring a guest expert on the show for. Kendall has a way of making it all seem simple and not stressful. She believes that you can m...
Nov 23, 2021•28 min•Ep. 53
What if working towards your habits could be something that you enjoyed instead of something that feels like a burden? Some habits can be hard to make or break. Maybe sometimes you’re successful at creating a habit in one area but not in another. Why is that? Turns out, it’s probably because you’re focusing on the wrong thing. When you’re working on a habit, the focus is usually on changing an action, but in this episode, we’re tackling the thoughts and feelings behind those actions. I’m sharing...
Nov 16, 2021•32 min•Ep. 52
If you’ve been on the fence about getting coaching for a while, I think you’re really going to love this episode. I’m sitting down with Binie Klein, a life coach and one of my lovely clients. She’s sharing what makes coaching so meaningful from the perspective of a coach and client. Binie wanted to get coaching to make her life and business better, but along the way she was also adding tools to her toolbox to be able to face any challenge that came her way. She learned how to manage her mind and...
Nov 09, 2021•37 min•Ep. 51
How often do you find yourself thinking, “I just can’t seem to catch a break”? We’ve all had those weeks when everything goes wrong and it feels like the universe is out to get you. Sometimes it drags on and you start to wonder if it will ever end. The pandemic has felt like that for a lot of us. In this episode, I want to help you break that cycle. You might have heard me talk about The Model before but if not, you’ll be introduced to it in this episode. The Model is a three-step approach that ...
Nov 02, 2021•30 min•Ep. 50
When I say “marketing,” do you feel excitement or dread? Either way, our guest expert in this episode, Lorraine Ball, can help you out. I was super excited to record this episode because I always walk away from conversations with Lorraine feeling jazzed about marketing, so I know you will too. We’re covering everything from how to figure out who your ideal client is to how to track your marketing efforts. Lorraine is sharing some of her best marketing advice, so there are some golden nuggets of ...
Oct 26, 2021•34 min•Ep. 49
What does commitment look like to you? This episode is all about commitment vs. attachment. I’m walking you through my definitions of each one, how they relate to each other, and why you want to be committed rather than attached. Being attached to certain outcomes takes away your control and leads to feelings of failure. Detaching from outcomes and choosing to be committed to your goals puts you back in control. You get to feel successful and fulfilled right now, you don’t have to wait to achiev...
Oct 19, 2021•23 min•Ep. 48
What do you do when life feels out of control? What if you had a tool that you could use time and time again to get yourself back on track? Sometimes life feels like it’s rolling along, and sometimes it feels like it’s going down a bumpy road. In this episode, my client Veronica Tubbs and I are introducing you to a tool called the Wheel of Life. You’re going to hear how this tool got Veronica back on her feet after having the rug pulled out from under her. Veronica lives in Indiana and is a wife...
Oct 12, 2021•32 min•Ep. 47
What does buffering mean to you? There are a few ways that we can define it. When it comes to moving furniture, buffering protects two surfaces that are rubbing up against each other. When two people don’t get along, they might need someone to be a buffer between them. When you’re waiting for something to download on your computer and you see the little spinning wheel on your screen, it’s buffering to check that it’s safe to proceed. We use buffers in our lives as ways to avoid negative experien...
Oct 05, 2021•22 min•Ep. 46
“What should I wear?” It’s a question we all ask ourselves every day, so… why is it always so hard to answer? Our guest, Estelle Winsett, is sharing some tips on how to think about what's in your closet, how to add to it, and how to rock it. Whether you’re looking for more casual wear, formal wear, work-from-home outfits, or you’re just trying to figure out your style, Estelle has some great advice for you. Estelle Winsett is an attorney and style coach. She works with successful businesswomen w...
Sep 28, 2021•29 min•Ep. 45
What is stopping you from taking action? In this episode, you get to hear Day 2 of my From Overwhelmed to Accomplished Masterclass. On Day 2, we talked about why you're not taking action. The reason you don’t take action is because of how you feel, and how you feel is triggered by your thoughts. I’m sharing seven thoughts that lead you to not take action and teaching you how to change those thoughts. These seven thoughts stop you from accomplishing your goals, so it’s time to understand them and...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 44
I want you to think about giving yourself an upgrade in your business and your life. What would that look like? What would that feel like? In this episode, I’m joined by Kelly Kichler, a woman who has upgraded her life in many ways as a result of coaching. She’s sharing about how she is more productive, feels worthy of sitting at the table with the big guys, feels empowered, and is using her time in a whole different way. Kelly is a Christian wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She does ...
Sep 14, 2021•29 min•Ep. 43
What kind of stress are you in? Is it “stuck stress” or “progression stress”? If you don’t know the difference, don’t worry, I’m telling you all about it in this episode. If your stress isn’t serving you, you have the power to change it, and I want to help you access that power. In this episode, you’re going to hear some of the audio from Day 1 of my recent masterclass: From Overwhelmed to Accomplished. Day 1 was all about how to move from confusion to clarity. When we are in a state of confusio...
Sep 07, 2021•32 min•Ep. 42
Should you apply for the job you feel underqualified for? Should you leave the job that makes you feel secure? These are the types of questions that I wanted to ask my go-to gal for all things talent, recruiting, and career, Jacqueline Martinez. What better way to pick her brain than to invite her to be on the podcast? Jacqueline is a Career and Human Design Coach at Off the Record. She is also a mom, wife, business owner, HR leader, athlete, podcaster, and speaker. There are three main question...
Aug 31, 2021•35 min•Ep. 41
Can I share a little piece of my life with you? I want to walk you through a morning of my life that was particularly meaningful: my daughter’s last first day of school. So in this episode, I am getting a little sentimental because I want to show you how I work through my emotions to figure out where they’re coming from and what they mean. I also am getting into why doing this kind of work with your emotions is so meaningful. For me, this was a reminder that part of the human experience is havin...
Aug 24, 2021•27 min•Ep. 40
Do you feel like you have to figure things out yourself instead of asking for help? I want to challenge that mindset, and so does my guest in this episode. I am chatting with Cherie Bosarge-Dutton, and she is talking about the different seasons of life that she has gone through and the work she has done to figure out what she really wants. Former reporter, graphic designer, attorney, and professional stylist, now an activist and author, Cherie lives in Weston, Florida, with her partner of 25 yea...
Aug 17, 2021•37 min•Ep. 39
When someone says they want to be more productive, more efficient, or they want to start or grow something, the question I ask them is “what's your vision?” Maybe you have an answer to that question, or maybe it’s a little fuzzy. Sometimes we think we have a vision, but when we’re asked to put it into words, it’s hard to pin down. In this episode, I am sharing why your vision is the secret sauce to all that you do. Listen in to these four steps that I have about finding your vision and also abou...
Aug 10, 2021•22 min•Ep. 38
Are you wondering what happened to that goal you had of exercising every day before the summer? There’s a reason gym enrollments go up in January and then again in May when everyone realizes summer is coming up: motivation kicks in… but over time, your visits to the gym slow down. Before long, you’re back to saying, “oh my gosh, why can’t I find time to work out?” Does this sound familiar? Maybe you feel like it’s because you’re busy, tired, distracted by your kids, or all of the above, but the ...
Aug 03, 2021•38 min•Ep. 37
If someone asked you to share your vision, would you be able to? Have you mapped out a plan for growth, or is decision fatigue keeping your vision creation on the back burner? As a coach, I cannot emphasize enough to my clients how important it is to have a vision. Many people consider taking the time to brainstorm and create a vision as something optional or something that would be nice to have one day. I’m here to tell you that is not the case. Having a vision is a need. It is not a want. It’s...
Jul 27, 2021•31 min•Ep. 36
Are you serving your clients, creating profit, and having fun? Do you know that you are capable of even more? My guest in this episode, Maria Page, was in that exact same situation! Maria Page is the Director of Firm Growth and Development at Applegate & Dillman Elder Law. She works cross-functionally with business development, operations, finance, and client services to create and execute growth initiatives. Maria and I started working together about eight months ago. Her and the law firm s...
Jul 20, 2021•30 min•Ep. 35
What do you have time for? Do you think about this often? If not, I want you to ask yourself this question while you listen to this episode. It might seem like a simple question, but I think it will really challenge some of the stories that your brain tells you about time. It did for me! We are diving into time scarcity and time management, and I am sharing a tool that I have in my toolbox that helps me focus on what I really use my time for. I know that it will really benefit you. There are als...
Jul 13, 2021•32 min•Ep. 34
Have you ever wondered what you should be delegating or who you should be delegating to? Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a virtual assistant and an online business manager? Well, you’re going to find out in this episode. You’re also going to find out what you could take out of your business and outsource to someone else so that you can focus on the reason you started a business in the first place. We’re going to hear from my very own amazing online business manager, Lynda C...
Jul 06, 2021•36 min•Ep. 33
Do you downplay your accomplishments? Do you know how to really feel proud of yourself? This is something that I have been thinking about a lot because as a coach and a teacher, I always want to encourage you to feel proud of yourself and feel empowered. The problem is that we tend to connect more over our problems than our successes as a society. Something I've noticed in my own life is that not everyone likes it when you're proud of yourself or celebrating yourself. Maybe a little jealousy cre...
Jun 29, 2021•33 min•Ep. 32
