Are you more into pain or pleasure? Erm … not in that way ;) ! I mean … when it comes to getting motivated to getting stuff done? Because both can work … well to an extent! But it depends on if you’re wanting consistent & long-term results for your business, because if so … there’s a clear winner from my experience. Check out which type of motivation … pain or pleasure … can help you to get out your way more here. Plus, you’ll see how you can use this knowledge about yourself when it comes t...
Jul 07, 2021•17 min•Ep. 163
How much credit do you give your unconscious mind? Do you trust it? Well it kinda runs the show in so many ways … so I really hope you do! Think about it … did you have to remind yourself to breathe in the past few seconds? How about blinking your eyes … did you have to instruct your body to do that? Nope … we’ve got a helping hand ALL the time, who’s looking out for us. But are you using your unconscious mind when it comes to growing your business & to Get Out Your Way? Today I’d love to sh...
Jun 30, 2021•24 min•Ep. 162
There really wouldn’t be much of a story .. never mind a whole series … if there was no Harry Potter … in the Harry Potter books or movies. Because he went onto save the wizarding world. Just in the same way that Katniss helped overthrow the Capitol in the Hunger Games … Moana saved helped save her whole community … or how Batman helps protect Gotham City & the Karate Kid went on to win the championship. They are the heroes! The truth may hurt but your clients or prospective clients don’t wa...
Jun 23, 2021•15 min•Ep. 161
‘Remember when Osmaan was totally in love with the IT teacher?’ , blurted out a friend over dinner. ‘Erm no I wasn’t!’ … I quickly responded, whilst turning a shade of bright red! ‘Yes you so were!’ … pipped up some of my other loyal school friends. The truth was out! Because I really did fancy my IT teacher in high school, but at the time, I didn’t really know that I was. ( Oh maybe I just hadn’t admitted it to myself or others back then). But looking back at it may years later … I could see th...
Jun 16, 2021•13 min•Ep. 160
Ever been to a ‘Come As You Will Be’ party before? Honestly, they’re ace & make for such a great theme for a party! They can help motivate you in making things happen in your business & life. In this episode I'll explain how they work & why I love them so much. Of course feel free to invite me to yours, if you organise one … it’s been a long time since I’ve been to a proper party since lockdown! Speak soon Osmaan Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode: * Take the fre...
Jun 09, 2021•17 min•Ep. 159
“I wish I could make things happen the way they do!” How many times have you had that thought or feeling? You know … like the grass is greener … over there & for them! It’s definitely a sign of some ‘comparison-itis’ going on. I had a personal experience of this too recently, which I’d love to share with you, so that it can help you to instead … focus upon watering the grass … on your side! Hear more about it here & see how it can help you in this week's podcast episode. Best wishes as a...
Jun 02, 2021•19 min•Ep. 158
I nearly went flying straight into the garden pond …. head first! Because I was in such a rush & actually didn’t know there was a concrete step on the patio. Luckily my mum grabbed me, so I avoided getting drenched. But I still remember it to this day, even though it happened when I was like 7 years old. Does that ever feel like you … always rushing around & wanting to get places FAST? Last week, one of my clients was at the risk of nearly tripping themselves up by wanting to focus on … ...
May 26, 2021•10 min•Ep. 157
Does this resonate? ‘Sometimes I feel like I’m not actually working when I’m creating content & doing some admin work. Which makes me lose motivation & then procrastinate. I don’t know how to fix my mindset & stay consistent with content creation?’ This juicy question was sent in the other day & I’m sure you’re nodding your head thinking … yeah I feel like that at times too. So why do we something think we’re skiving & what even is the ‘work’ part of your business? I decided ...
May 19, 2021•16 min•Ep. 156
Do you ever feel like you’re doing things ‘wrong’ in your business? I’ve had those feelings many times over times since starting my business & I see loads of business owners driving themselves crazy because of this & some other common things. Like when you see things working for others but when you try those same things, they just don’t seem to get the same results. It’s frustrating right & then it makes you even start thinking … ‘Am I cut out for this?’ But want to know what one of ...
May 12, 2021•21 min•Ep. 155
Honestly, before you started your business, how much did you actually think about the fact that you’d need to actually sell ‘things’? Because I really didn’t think about it at all. I was way more excited about the parts that came before getting clients & after getting clients. But not the actual getting clients bit! But the sad fact is that we all need paying clients to actually have a thriving & growing business, otherwise it just becomes a very expensive hobby or charity! What about no...
May 04, 2021•21 min•Ep. 154
My recent ‘overnight success’ in business has taken nearly 14 years! SERIOUSLY! I’m working with an exciting new client on a big project with their team & want to know how it ‘fell into my lap’? One of the key leaders in that company saw me deliver a talk about mindset … about 10 years ago! And going further back … the main reason I was invited to deliver that talk was because I was recommended by a client who attended one of my first ever courses when I first started my business … 14 years ...
Apr 27, 2021•21 min•Ep. 153
When can we get back to ‘normal’? I’m hearing that a lot! But do you really want everything to go back to exactly the way it was before? When things don’t happen the way you expected or you experience a setback, it can be all too easy to want to run away from it as fast as you can. But has it all been ‘doom & gloom’? What about some of the unexpected benefits that have happened as a result of that challenge? How about you build new things into your ‘new normal’? I know for me, there’s quite ...
Apr 20, 2021•26 min•Ep. 152
What’s get you the most traction in your business so far? For me, it’s been the power of collaborations & connections by far. But what I’ve found from my experience, these don’t work well if you are seeking them out with the mindset of .. ‘what’s in it for me?’ or ‘what can I get from this?’ Far from it actually. In this week’s podcast, I share more about how some of my most powerful collaborations have come about & also practical do’s & don’ts, to help you see if these could be powe...
Apr 13, 2021•19 min•Ep. 151
Do you see yourself as being a business owner or business leader or entrepreneur? Cause you’d be surprised at how many ex-corporate professionals who are now trying to grow their own business, still don’t make that identity shift! I see it all the time & honestly, that was me too in the first couple of years too. I was still acting like an employee of my business, instead of really being the business owner. You may be sitting here thinking, so shat …. does it really matter Osmaan? Yes, yes &...
Apr 06, 2021•32 min•Ep. 150
My 17th birthday was approaching & I was super excited. I had the day planned months & months in advance. I was preparing for it & counting down the days. I couldn’t sleep much the night before, as my head was buzzing. Because on that very special day & had booked to go & sit an EXAM! Yep … sad I know … but I sat my driving theory test on my birthday morning. I swotted beforehand & even paid extra to get my results there & then. Because that meant I could call the dri...
Mar 30, 2021•17 min•Ep. 149
Picture the day when you’re sitting booking a holiday with a travel agent. ( I honestly can't wait!) I know that after the year you’ve just had, if they asked you …. ‘where would you like to go?’ … you’d probably say … ‘ ANYWHERE!’ But that’s not really going to help them or you, is it? Think about it … what do you vision that holiday be like? Filled with sunshine & beaches; snow & mountains or a hustle & bustle of a city … or whatever you’d prefer. It doesn’t matter what the travel ...
Mar 23, 2021•14 min•Ep. 148
Beliefs … they influence how we think, feel & what we do. That’s why I’m always banging on about identifying & then letting go of those limiting & negative beliefs, so they don’t hold you & your business back. But what about those positive beliefs? Those ones should be cherished, nurtured & recognised, as they can be like your internal supporters. They can help you deal with challenges or unexpected setbacks, so you can dust yourself off rapidly & keep moving forward. Wan...
Mar 16, 2021•14 min•Ep. 147
Behind closed doors, the reality of a person’s life & business can be somewhat different from what you think or see! This became clear again to me when watching Oprah interview Harry & Meghan the other night. And it’s so important that you remember this, because otherwise you could be playing the ‘comparisonitis’ game based upon their highlights reel! Plus, we all have a different definition of what ‘success’ means or that feeling of ‘ yep I’ve made it’ . In this week’s podcast episode, ...
Mar 10, 2021•23 min•Ep. 146
Have you ever let a book ‘choose’ you? If not … give it a go .. because it’s super fun & useful! Whether that’s from your own bookshelf or whilst walking through a bookshop ( I can’t till they re-open here in the UK) ? I do it all the time & I’ve literally had the perfect book fall right in front of me! Random or just cool ‘woo-woo’ in action?! For me it’s all about being guided with perfect timing. I’m sure you’ve experienced it before … when you’ve read something & it felt like it ...
Mar 03, 2021•18 min•Ep. 145
What do you get as a birthday gift for a 9-year-old, with the attempt to prise them away from being glued to electronics? Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit & Jigsaws …. all Harry Potter related of course! And do you know what … I honestly believe that if there was a scientific study in how you go about doing a jigsaw … the results would correlate to how you’re attempting to grow your business. What do you think? So in this week’s podcast episode, I chat through this & share some practical insigh...
Feb 23, 2021•16 min•Ep. 144
From time to time, we could all do with a little reminder of how much we’ve helped current or previous clients or customers, right? Especially at those times when you may be having a ‘wobbly’ moment or your internal imposter syndrome is trying to start a pity-party. The thing that helps me & lots of my clients in those exact moment, is accessing the ‘Thank You Bank’! Have you got one? (If so, have you got up-to-date deposits in there)? In this week’s short podcast episode, I share the real v...
Feb 16, 2021•14 min•Ep. 143
I had one of my worst ever coaching experience, a good few years ago. At a high level, it involved a client telling me something, without us realised his wife was listening to the full conversation behind the door! And it’s fair to say she wasn’t best pleased & understandably so. I’ll share more about what happened in this episode. Honestly, it was a horrific experience to find myself in … but in a way I’m also very thankful for it. Because it finally made me sit up & make a big decision...
Feb 09, 2021•22 min•Ep. 142
Bridgerton. You binge watched it yet? We did & I surprisingly really liked it … especially considering I used to say, ‘I don’t like period dramas or things set in the really olden days’. It’s now been the most watched Netflix shows since it was released with 82 million views too – which blew my mind, as it seems like everyone in ‘The Ton’ has been partaking in this year’s ‘social season’. So why am I sharing this with you, my dear reader? Because I think there’s a fair few things we can lear...
Feb 02, 2021•24 min•Ep. 141
It can hurt! When someone says, ‘No thanks’ or if they ghost you after appearing to be your perfect next client. I totally get it … I really do! Because unlike having a job, your business can feel like it’s your baby & you can be so precious over it. In some ways that can help you & your business. But in many other ways, it really can make life much tougher & filled with emotional turmoil. I thought it may be time for us to have this much needed chat about it, so you can stop taking ...
Jan 27, 2021•24 min•Ep. 140
I think you could be even bolder! Bolder with your vision & goals! Bolder with your mindset! Bolder with the actions you take! What do you think? I was looking through some old photos recently & found this one of Monica Lewinsky & me! And it reminded me of some bold action I took back in my high school days. I share this memory in this week’s podcast & I’m sure it will not only give you some laughs but will also help you to see where you could be even more bold in your business. ...
Jan 20, 2021•19 min•Ep. 139
Do you still dream? I remember when thinking about being my own boss, was once only a dream. The thing with dreams is that they can help you see what you really want & inspire you to then make it happen. But they need to be YOUR dreams & right for you, right now … as they can change. Today is ‘Make Your Dreams Come True Day’, so I’d love to help you to dream even more about what you want from your business & then of course act upon it. Inside the podcast, I share with you how to make...
Jan 13, 2021•14 min•Ep. 138
My heart was pounding & my fingers felt like icicles, as we were riding around Central Park in New York in a horse-drawn carriage on a freezing cold winters evening. This was THE moment when I was about to make the biggest commitment of my life. ‘Shareen, will you marry me & we’ll see if it works for a few months & if not, then we’ll go our separate ways?’ Now that is some proposal right? But you’ll be glad to hear, it wasn’t what I said! Because would that really have shown that I w...
Jan 05, 2021•16 min•Ep. 137
I hope you had a lovely Christmas … filled with movies, indulgent food & relaxation. I’m sure you’re now sitting getting ready for the bells to soon chime in the new year. Are you looking forward to kissing goodbye or kicking 2020 way into the past? But before you rush straight into the new year, I would strongly recommend you close out the year, so you can be as proactive & as prepared for the next chapter ahead for you & your business. In this week’s short episode, I walk you throu...
Dec 29, 2020•17 min•Ep. 136
I know you’re a super generous person. It’s so easy to focus on everyone else & what they need. But what about you. What do you want or need? Take some time out to think about what gift you could give yourself. In this week’s super short podcast idea, I share a few examples & what gift I’m giving myself, which may inspire you. ----- Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode: * Take the free Get Out Your Way Quiz here. * Book in for a free virtual cuppa (15 mins) here. * Dis...
Dec 22, 2020•13 min•Ep. 135
Let me get out of my crystal ball & predict something for you …. Over the coming days & weeks, you’re going to get loads of messages by e-mail & social media talking about … ‘what are your goals for 2021?’ Am I right or am I right? Goal setting does help BUT it’s only a tiny part of growing your business, from my experience. So before you dive straight into setting your goals for the new year, I’d highly suggest you think about a few key things FIRST! I share these top tips with you ...
Dec 15, 2020•18 min•Ep. 134
