Probably influenced by the rainy weather today, and having had a wonderful weekend out & about – I'm not feeling it. So today I'm exploring how to get out of the feeling "bleh". You may choose to indulge yourself, or shift – by changing track or just getting over yourself. Which is what I've been doing by recording this podcast. What's resonating with you? Let me know, get in touch via email, Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter here: www.thecarolamoon.com . --- Invitations --- COACHING: If you nee...
Jun 10, 2019•8 min•Ep. 28
Today's topic has been requested by Vanessa, one of my amazing peeps in the Own Your Awesome Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OwnYourAwesome/ Do you feel like you've got "too many competing thoughts, too few hours child-free?". Then you're not alone. It's easy to fall into the trap of having a to do list that's far too long, and trying to outrun time to fit everything in – only to feel overwhelmed and frustrated. That is exactly when you need to pause. When you need to make s...
Jun 07, 2019•17 min•Ep. 27
You truly have it all! You can feel confident, and certain, and determined whenever you need it. It's just that fear & worry is more easily accessible, and confidence, trust and certainty is just as available – you just have to choose it. (wow, a lot of 'justs' in this sentence #heyho) I'm sharing how you create your competitive edge by looking inside first and foremost. How you can choose to step into that future you, to create the future success you're after. But maybe that's not easily ac...
Jun 06, 2019•24 min•Ep. 26
What if true contentment and confidence comes from giving yourself the kind of love, energy & attention you're hoping from your environment. This was triggered by me bumping into a friend of mine, and me following my instinct to ask for a hug. Luckily she was glad to oblige. But what about hugging ourselves? I've been giving myself a daily hug as part of my morning routine, after yoga and breathwork and it feels so scrumptious. But it does more than that, it re-assures me that I am worthy of...
Jun 05, 2019•18 min•Ep. 25
Today's podcast is fuelled by this quote: "If you were able to believe in Santa Claus for 8 years, can you believe in yourself for 5 minutes?" Since most of us have lost their innate believe in themselves, how about re-setting our habits to start believing in ourselves again, 5 minutes at a time? What will be possible if you started to believe in yourself again, and that you actually can, be, or have what you KNOW you desire? I also share how my podcasts are often a little messy, and how I know ...
Jun 04, 2019•11 min•Ep. 24
Sometimes all you need it a little structure, like an admin day. Or you need to print off a calendar to plan the next 7 weeks before the kids break up for the summer holidays. Or a calendar to help plan the kids' summer holiday with the intention to create amazing memories. What is a big or small way you can create more of the good business or life you desire to have? Sometimes small changes can make all the difference in the way you're feeling: it can affect your confidence, sense of calm and p...
Jun 03, 2019•13 min•Ep. 23
I'm recording this on a Friday evening, and I invite you to breathe! To allow the moment to just be. And take it further, by asking yourself: what have you done this week that you're proud of? Where have you pushed yourself outside of your comfort zone? Where have you acted or reacted in a way that you feel chuffed about? Take some time to just be, or best even journal on the wins of this week, of the last few days and of today. Celebrating your achievements is more than just being grateful. Bei...
May 31, 2019•13 min•Ep. 22
Today I'm reflecting on how to gradually reprogramme yourself, change your habits, and turn into the person who you know you can be, and create the life that you dream of living. Making that conscious decision to commit to the new programme, noticing how the old beliefs manifest in your body, how the old beliefs are enforced by certain thoughts, and how to change those beliefs by repeatedly re-setting to the new belief and bodily manifestation. With time, you can change anything. Like my posture...
May 30, 2019•16 min•Ep. 21
I went climbing with my kids today. And I tried, and I did get to the top. And I also didn't like it enough to do it more. No, that's not entirely true. I internally argued with myself why I didn't like it, and nearly talked myself into needing to push through, try again, and 'make' myself like it. We then went bouldering, and in contrast I liked it WAY more! I enjoyed the challenge, and made sure I had plenty of opportunities to try the different boulders. We do that with fitness and hobbies. A...
May 29, 2019•25 min•Ep. 20
Last week was a BIG week, what with my talk at the SHEnetWORKS event in the morning, and my Idea Party on Friday. It taught me that I can trust myself and the universe. And that even when it feels like a lot of work, and not a lot of bookings, that it all is perfectly as it is. And so it was. So, where could you bring more trust, so that the intrinsic magic of what IS can fully expand and flourish? --- Invitation --- To dive in deeper, connect, and give & receive support, join our Own Your A...
May 28, 2019•19 min•Ep. 19
Asking for what you want, or need can feel vulnerable. Too often we don't make the time to get clear on what we want or need. Nor do we ask for it nearly often enough. At today's Idea Party we invited everyone to state a dream, wish, idea or goal, and also what is stopping them from doing, being or having it. This is such a powerful exercise, to ask it, and with it declare it as something that you claim. And it's beautiful to see and hear the collective wisdom of 7 women to help that dream to co...
May 24, 2019•16 min•Ep. 18
Today was my talk at the SHEnetWORKS in Henley, I explored what it means to BE THE BEST YOU. What would happen if you DECIDED that you would succeed, and have fun. That was what happened to me with today's talk: I decided to get out of the way of the message, and had fun delivering it. I decided to let my entertainer 'me' come out and play. To deepen this, I visualised how people would react to my message, to my talk. I imagined them applauding, and having fun too. And so it was! Where have you ...
May 23, 2019•12 min
In preparation for my talk tomorrow at the SHEnetWORKS in Henley (get your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shenetworks-henley-tickets-61258826800), I explore what it means to BE THE BEST YOU. How closely is BEING YOUR BEST related to FEELING BEST? Can you feel worst while knowing you're being your best, or becoming your best? I'm sharing some situations in my life where things fall all together, and others, where the feeling and being were in stark contrast. What are you thoughts? Pl...
May 22, 2019•9 min•Ep. 16
Typically you think writing all the emails, blog or social media posts is what will get you to your goals. What I find though is that the REAL work is twofold: listen to what your soul wants, and doing the things that you want to do least! It's the work that you KNOW you need to do, but it feels uncomfortable, and is hard. THIS is the work! Listen to this and my examples of what it means to do THE WORK in today's podcast. --- INVITATION --- You're invited to one or #bonuspoints BOTH of these eve...
May 21, 2019•9 min•Ep. 15
Yesterday I run a 10k race. It was tough. Learn about my learnings and parallels I drew from running a long-ish race and applying it to business. To help you find an accountability partner, and generally a supportive tribe, do join us for one or both of these events: SHEnetWORKS on May 23rd at 9.30am in Henley-on-Thames IDEA PARTY on May 24th at 10am in South Moreton, near Didcot --- Get in touch --- I'd love to hear what resonated with you! Please get in touch to let me know: you can find me at...
May 20, 2019•14 min•Ep. 14
As I'm recording this podcast from a walk in the woods, I share how Owning Your Awesome might look like. It can be gigantic steps, or can be tiny ones. It is usually something that will feel challenging. Like me sharing with 50-ish people at a new (for me) networking event ( 3FM in Henley ) about the two events I'm speaking at/running ( SHEnetWORKS on May 23rd at 9.30am and IDEA PARTY on May 24th at 10am ). How owning my awesome for me is to decide not to let my fear of speaking stop me from sha...
May 17, 2019•15 min•Ep. 13
With my shoes & socks off and feeling the ground under my feet, we're exploring the possibility, and what it takes to BE awesome. If you want to read more about the mentioned blog article " What does it mean to Own Your Awesome ", and the ways to find and own your awesome, read on here: https://www.thecarolamoon.com/articles/what-does-it-mean-to-own-your-awesome What if you're a decision away from owning your awesome? That decision is yay or nay to you owning it. It's about deciding that you...
May 16, 2019•11 min•Ep. 12
After telling you how I typically podcast in bare feet, I share how I struggled with a 10k run on Sunday. How I got inspired to run while listening to audio (podcasts of course!) and how today's run was so much better. The other differences was that I ordered myself to ignore any insights into my average pace: I decided success today is to run my 10k without any major stops. And I did it. Now, what does that have to do with becoming your own biggest fan, and what's possible then? If you have you...
May 15, 2019•14 min•Ep. 11
On this sunny afternoon I'm asking: Are you talking yourself out of your dreams? Is your inner dialogue telling you that your dreams are maybe too big? That the timing might not be right? That you might not have the right to have such big dreams? That you don't have all it takes to make this happen? There is nothing more important than you sticking to your dreams. They have come to you because you can have them! The job you have is to do everything in your power, not just daily moving towards yo...
May 14, 2019•12 min•Ep. 10
In Episode 5 of the Podcast I shared how it's not a good idea to listen to Magic Bean Sellers. And instead listen in to your own answers. Truth is though, that we're all Magic Bean Sellers. We all sell services, solutions or products. Or if not that, then we're selling to our kids that it's good to eat our greens. So, what was my point then? My point is to not make decisions out of desperation. To make soul-aligned decisions. To choose solutions that feel as good as sliding in a wonderfully stea...
May 13, 2019•9 min•Ep. 9
If you've been following everyone else's advice without getting anywhere, you are in for a treat. Because there may be another, much more pleasurable way! There are so many people out there, who share their (apparent) path to success, the steps to how to achieve the client attraction or tribe creation. Their offering is often to give cheat sheets, and prompts to engage with your followers. I also share how I spent £3k on a funnel generation course in my photography business. That was definitely ...
May 10, 2019•12 min•Ep. 8
How do you get the important stuff done? I'm sharing abut doing YOUR things first, before you tend to tending to your emails, checking facebook or reply to your WhatsApp message. I was inspired today by one of Kat Ruth's podcasts about how she tends to herself first: her journalling and self development, her messaging and selling and self care, before responding to any external request. I share about how designed my day today, and all the things I managed to do before responding to my messages, ...
May 09, 2019•11 min•Ep. 7
In today's episode I'm sharing about not stopping at "I don't know", and NOT go to look for answers outside. Instead, use it as a trigger to spend time to dig deeper. Until your answer comes. Until your creativity comes out to play. You're invited to the IDEA PARTY I'm running on Friday May 24th from 10am-12noon in South Moreton. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/idea-party-with-carola-moon-tickets-61146961207 This will be especially perfect for you if you've sat on a topic f...
May 08, 2019•11 min•Ep. 6
Today I'm sharing with you how I got lost in the idea that magic bean sellers have all the answers for me, that I will be successful as long as I follow their processes and systems – and how I now know that it's the surest way to fall deeper into the trap of not creating and thriving in your soul-aligned business. I mention Elle J Tull , graphic designer & logo creator in Berkshire, UK, who you can find here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellejt/ (and only here). I'm also excited to share with...
May 07, 2019•17 min•Ep. 5
This morning I woke up with a start, worrying about how we're running out of time to choose our new bathrooms. I'm sharing how I calmed my thoughts, allowed myself to be in the now, and pivoted my thoughts to an entirely new angle. As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts, what resonated with you. Also, please share what you'd like me to talk about in one of my future episodes. Look out for posts about my new product range of gorgeous Own Your Awesome mugs & iPhone cases 👍🏻 Have a wonderf...
May 06, 2019•11 min•Ep. 4
What is it like to act from a place of KNOWING, from absolute clarity and certainty? I'm sharing my business pivot from personal brand photographer (back) to coach. How I'm going to act from a place of joy, and creation. And will run my business 'dancing like no one is watching'. My new website will soon be available at carolamoon.com and thecarolamoon.com , where you'll find anything that I create from now on: shop with "Own Your Awesome" iPhone cases and mugs, programmes and products to help y...
May 05, 2019•11 min•Ep. 3
Are you a 'heady' person like me? Then listen to be inspired to explore what your body has to offer for you. Let me know how you experience being in your head, and your body, how you balance the two and stay connected to all you are? What has resonated with you from this episode? And share with me what you'd like me to cover in a future episode. Contact me if you feel you'd love for me to coach you. Find me at www.carolamoon.com . Thank you for listening! Best, Carola...
May 04, 2019•7 min•Ep. 2
In this episode I'm sharing what made me jump onto the Podcast train. The inspiration came from Lynsay Anne, who spoke at the recent Business Bootcamp organised by Ruth Kudzi. The other Podcasts I mentioned were: The Katrina Ruth Show, Rise Podcast by Rachel Hollis and The Mindaware Show with Dana Wilde. You can find me at: www.carolamoon.com Please let me know what inspired or resonated with you! Also, please subscribe, leave a review & share with your friends....
May 03, 2019•3 min•Ep. 1
