There is Knowing. And then there is Doing. Why do those two things have to be so far apart?! I don’t know the answer to that, but I do know that you can have all the knowledge in the world but the person with limited knowledge who actually DOES stuff will beat you every single time. The doer will accomplish more. She will fail more. She will prosper. She will have more fun. She will earn more money! The Doer punches fear in the throat and wins by using what she knows. Knowing is good, but doing ...
Aug 02, 2015•9 min•Ep. 33
Holding onto past mistakes makes you fat. Huh? I'm always looking for a new reason why I'm 'fluffy', so if you're like me the opening of this podcast just made your day. Hang on, and grab your big girl panties, because I'm probably not headed where you think. "I believe that anything that makes you feel shame, or lowers your self esteem makes you fat. How? Because it weighs you down. #allegraism" I believe that anything that makes you feel shame, or lowers your self esteem makes you fat. How? Be...
Apr 29, 2015•12 min•Ep. 32
Many of us have yearnings to be more than normal, to live big and have a big impact. However, there are so few of us who are willing to take action on our stories. At some point if you want to make a bigger impact on the world based on who you are and what you have to contribute, you can no longer accept just being 'normal'. You can't be happy inside the box. At some point you must decide to quite fighting with who you really are and grab onto audacity and run with it. What is Audacity Camp? In ...
Apr 15, 2015•35 min•Ep. 31
Nicole Dean's theory is that we have 3 areas of our lives and if we get out of balance and don't take care of all three of them, we will have issues and become a martyr, a missionary, or meaningless. My guest on this podcast, Nicole Dean, is launching the Awesomization Nation Movement so that amazing business people can share more of their awesome selves by focusing on daily actions for all 3 areas. And then acting on their promptings to be even more awesome. I have had a crush on Kid President ...
Mar 31, 2015•44 min•Ep. 30
Your story can change people's lives, but you have to tell it. It's not easy to write a book, I imagine it's similar to being pregnant. Both endeavors take time, you agonize over doing things the right way, and the final result is painful before there is joy. But writing a book, or telling your story can also result in something that feels so personal that you don't feel right about selling it. Listen in as Allegra and Kim explore: Why women are hesitant to make a living off of our gifts What to...
Mar 25, 2015•34 min•Ep. 29
In this episode of the podcast, Kim Doyal and I discuss: How you can get confident enough to start being your authentic self What will happen when you really show up How she called me on my stuff, so that I would show up more How to begin to show up Why podcasting is so powerful, the beauty of audio Why women need to stop apologizing for running a business and earning money If you can be too specific in trying to target an audience Show notes are available at allegrasinclair.com/028...
Mar 18, 2015•39 min•Ep. 28
Please don't let fear keep you from success. Today we will look at Francis the Fearful Frog. Her story is a cautionary tale about letting fear keep you from being successful. On the podcast we’ve talked quite a bit about fear. We've talked about punching it in the throat, different ways of conquering fear, and overcoming fear of failure, etc. But today, let's look at fear from the standpoint of what the world is missing if you don't address your fears. (gulp) Show notes are available at allegras...
Mar 11, 2015•8 min•Ep. 27
I was going to title this podcast, why your goal should be fiery panties, but I changed it to encourage you to fly your freak flag proudly. What does acknowledging your freak status give you? Freedom! Love! Joy! Lower blood pressure. And those are just for starters. I have been working really hard behind the scenes on two projects, 1) re-shaping my business and podcast to better reflect my strengths and make sure I am pouring myself into the right people and 2) helping other powerful women tell ...
Mar 03, 2015•12 min•Ep. 26
IN TODAY'S PODCAST YOU WILL LEARN: Listen to find out what Captain Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek the Next Generation has to do with setting personal boundaries. You can establish healthy personal boundaries with these tips: Communicate openly about what your boundaries are Value yourself Define yourself Place a higher priority on yourself Identify where you need to tweak your boundaries Make your boundaries firm, reasonable and clear. Be flexible. Learn to love saying no Having boundaries is an...
Nov 25, 2014•12 min•Ep. 25
Many of us search high and low for happiness and success. Today's guest believes that clarity is the secret ingredient for career success and she makes a compelling case. In this episode of podcast I welcome Tamala Huntley from TamalaHuntley.com . Tamala is a powerful and energetic entrepreneur whose viewpoint on simplicity, focus and clarity are so good you will want to eat her words. She creates WordPress websites and helps life and wellness professionals with the techie stuff. I'm delighted t...
Oct 23, 2014•50 min•Ep. 24
Stop trying to be perfect so you can build your perfectly imperfect life. I am not advocating that we aim to be mediocre (you know me better than that), but I want us to stop setting ourselves up for failure. Aiming for perfection can lead you to succeed in your life and work. But, nothing will break your confidence down like unrealistic expectations and undue pressure from a quest to be perfect. It's exhausting and can become a huge burden. And deep down, you probably know that your expectation...
Oct 15, 2014•12 min•Ep. 23
In a previous post, I shared how failure can lead to some of the biggest successes, but what if you never try? If you don't try, your chances of success are 0%. We can find numerous stories of people throughout history who have failed but refused to give up. I can only imagine how many people told them they would never succeed, repeatedly pointed out their previous failed efforts, and even characterized their attempts as pathetic. As many successful stories as we can find that started with failu...
Oct 08, 2014•13 min•Ep. 22
How can we overcome low self esteem? There are lots of different reasons why our self esteem may suffer. But if we don't address these issues, low self esteem can damage your confidence and lead to larger issues like anxiety, social withdrawal, depression, and even suicide. Self esteem is rooted in how you feel about yourself compared to confidence which is rooted in what you believe you can accomplish, based on your past results. There are steps you can take to overcome low self esteem and make...
Oct 01, 2014•11 min•Ep. 21
What is the price of not being authentic? Have there been times in your life when you felt you weren't acting like your true self? Maybe you were unsure of a new situation or you lacked the confidence to reveal who you truly are. When I challenged a friend about whether or not she was behaving in a way that was consistent with her brand, I had some interesting insights. The Price of Not Being Authentic I think there is a cost to pay for hiding who you are, and it is a very real cost. Hiding who ...
Sep 24, 2014•11 min•Ep. 20
Today on the podcast, I offer 7 benefits of spending time alone. Sometimes we get too caught up in being lonely and choose to spend time with the wrong people. A couple weeks ago I published an affirmation about avoiding toxic people so that you can feel less lonely. I also did an interview on Empower Radio recently about why people don't remove themselves from toxic relationships. Both of these posts inspired some questions and feedback from listeners because they understood that they should re...
Sep 17, 2014•11 min•Ep. 19
Let's take a look at how to be more confident at work this week. Feeling confident and demonstrating confidence are two different things. You want to make sure that you are showing the world how confident you are, because confidence is an important element in being seen as successful by your peers. Sometimes we do a great job of showing our confidence everywhere except in our workplace. In this episode we discussed: How your voice influences whether or not you are seen as confident The importanc...
Sep 09, 2014•10 min•Ep. 18
As a quick recap, here are the first 5 reasons you aren't where you want to be that I talked about in last week's show: You don't know what you want You don't have a plan to get from here to there You lack resources The people around you don't support you You don't really know what you wantWe have just a little bit further to go to figure out why you still aren't where you want to be yet. In this episode, we look at the final 5 reasons you still aren't where you want to be: You lack skills You l...
Aug 14, 2014•25 min•Ep. 17
I want to interrupt my ongoing discussion about toxic people and give you hope and provide some top reasons you aren't where you want to be. Would it excite you to know there are just 10 reasons you are not where you want to be? YET! Based on emails and comments I have received, there is a lot of frustration building up. When you look at your life, you may be miles away from your goals and dreams – so far you wonder if you’ll ever get there. This gap can be especially frustrating when you feel l...
Aug 06, 2014•31 min•Ep. 16
It's time! Today, declare your independence from everything that hinders you from being fabulous. It will really be a day worth celebrating when we declare our independence from everything that no longer serves us. Imagine how good it will feel and how powerful you will be when you let go of the junk that's weighing you down. In this episode of the podcast, I explore what independence means in an actionable way. In this episode I discuss: The dictionary definition of independence What independen...
Jul 04, 2014•9 min•Ep. 15
You want to find your lane (your purpose) so that you can get in your lane and stay there, right? I've been thinking a lot over the last few weeks about intention, focus, purpose, fighting fear, etc. Basically I have been thinking about all the things that will prevent you from stepping into and living out your purpose. One of things I think really distracts a lot of us is too many options. If you have multiple talents, it can be harder for you than for others to figure out which one talent you ...
Jun 11, 2014•13 min•Ep. 14
There is always, always, always something to be thankful for. Why should we only focus on all that we have to be thankful for in November, during traditional Thanksgiving celebrations? I am absolutely all about Thanksgiving in April this year! That’s right, all those turkeys and honey-baked hams should be very, very afraid. I have been obsessed recently with how to help all of us battle fear more effectively and one thing I know is that gratitude is an awesome tool for fighting fear. How can you...
Apr 09, 2014•13 min•Ep. 13
An amazing red bra will change your life. I apologize, I have been holding out on you. Can we talk?! We have already talked about the fact that we can be our own best cheerleader by being careful about what we say to ourselves and recognizing all our gifts. However, there is another tool in our confidence toolbox that I don’t want us to overlook. Come closer, it’s a secret… I’m talking about your underwear! I’m not talking about just any old lingerie, I’m talking about that particular bra that c...
Feb 03, 2014•10 min•Ep. 12
In this episode of the podcast I look at the insidious influence of comparison. You can be honest, do you sometimes find yourself comparing your life to that of others? If you do, I am betting that does not make you feel all warm and fuzzy, and it definitely doesn't lead to your most powerful days. Comparison is the thief of joy. If you stop comparing you can learn to LOVE your life. Women are bombarded daily with images of the lives of the rich and infamous and there are endless opportunities f...
Jan 22, 2014•7 min•Ep. 11
My grandmother used to call me Madame Butterfly and I loved it. My 7-year old mind understood that butterflies were pretty and could fly, and that was all I needed to know. Let's fast forward--later in life, I learned she called me that because she just never knew what I might do next. I have heard she told people that I "flitted from one thing to another looking pretty" but not accomplishing a lot. Dang, really?! That is not powerful at all. (Thank goodness she was wrong!) That puts a whole dif...
Jan 13, 2014•11 min•Ep. 10
There came a time when I didn't have it in me. Didn't have what in me? The ability to continue with life as normal when it was anything but. I was pretty quiet on social media last week because we were dealing with a family tragedy. Dealing with loss is ridiculously difficult and I don't know that we ever get good at it. My first response was to try to compartmentalize what had happened and continue to do what I do, flap my Superwoman cape and delay dealing with the fallout. But I could not. And...
Nov 18, 2013•10 min•Ep. 9
You are not who others say you are. That's good news, right? While last week I focused on not criticizing yourself, today a recent event has inspired me to focus on not allowing others to criticize you either. In fact, I will take it a step further and suggest that we not let others define us, name us, shame us, limit us, BULLY us, or act in any way that diminishes who we are destined to be. That’s right, pull up those big-girl panties because my alter ego is dangerously close to the surface. (Y...
Nov 05, 2013•15 min•Ep. 8
Here are 5 steps to stop criticizing yourself. We’ve all heard her — that mean, inner voice that speaks up whenever we’ve made a mistake or something didn't turn out as we planned it. Sometimes, your critical inner voice (I call her the Confidence Assassin or CA,) tells you what you should have done but failed to do. Other times, she reminds you of something you did that you should have avoided. If she's so smart, why is she a figment of your imagination!? I want to inspire you to stop criticizi...
Oct 29, 2013•8 min•Ep. 7
If you’re at a point where you keep asking yourself, “How did I get here?,” it may be time for you to figure out ways to change the direction of your life. Admitting you are dissatisfied with your life may not be easy, but it’s a necessary first step that will lead you toward finding a life and career that you love. Aren’t you glad Mick Jagger was wrong? If you want to get satisfaction, consider these steps: Get specific about what is disappointing you. Jot down the details of what bugs you. For...
Oct 22, 2013•9 min•Ep. 6
For some of life's biggest battles, we have to fight like a girl. Kelly is many things besides being a breast cancer survivor. She's a daughter, a mother, a friend, a student, etc. A divorced mother of 2 girls, her first response to her diagnosis was terror and worry about leaving her daughters without a mother. In this episode she shares her life-changing story. A huge proponent of breast self exams, Kelly noticed changes in her breasts and went to her doctor for follow-up. She credits that ear...
Oct 15, 2013•35 min•Ep. 5
Fear. Throat. Punch. A couple weeks ago I introduced my 'Punch Fear in the Throat' concept. Have you recovered yet? Good, because I want to poke that bear some more this week. First, let me make it clear that I AM encouraging world-wide punching of FEAR in the throat. We will talk about removing toxic people (haters) from your life on another day but right now I am totally focused on silencing fear. So nobody can say that I was advocating violence in case there is a rush of women punching each o...
Oct 08, 2013•9 min•Ep. 3
