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As entrepreneurs, moms, and women with big dreams, it’s easy to stay in “go mode” all year long. We’re constantly building, creating, and striving for the next big thing—but when do we pause to reflect on how far we’ve come?
In this episode, I’m inviting you to join me in one of my favorite end-of-year rituals: a reflective year-in-review exercise. This process is about more than just ticking off achievements. It’s about honoring your growth, celebrating the moments (big and small) that lit you up, and recognizing the lessons that shaped you this year.
Whether you’re a mompreneur juggling family life and a thriving business or someone just beginning to find their rhythm, this episode will help you take stock of your successes, identify what worked (and what didn’t), and set the tone for an intentional and inspired 2024.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why reflection is a powerful tool for personal and professional growthHow to identify and celebrate your major milestones and smaller, meaningful winsThe importance of acknowledging and learning from your biggest challenges and failuresHow intentional connection—both in business and personal relationships—can propel your successWhy creating space for reflection and self-awareness sets the stage for clarity, alignment, and an impactful new yearTimestamps:
00:00 – Introduction and why reflection matters
01:30 – Avoiding burnout and embracing reflection
03:00 – Major milestones in business and life
08:00 – Celebrating small, impactful wins
12:00 – Revenue growth and financial wins
15:00 – Lessons learned from failure
20:00 – Honoring meaningful connections
25:00 – Preparing for an intentional new year
30:00 – Final thoughts and encouragement
Links mentioned:
Share your wins with me on Instagram @liannekimcoach
A-Players: https://www.mamasandco.com/coaching
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Are you living the life of your dreams? It might seem like a loaded question, but in today’s episode, we’re diving into what it really takes to feel aligned, energized, and fulfilled in both life and business.
Not long ago, someone told me, “It looks like you’ve got it all figured out!” While life is never perfect, I can honestly say that I’ve built a life that I’m proud of—and today, I’m sharing how you can, too.
The secret? It’s all about managing your energy. As women, mothers, and entrepreneurs, our energy is one of our most precious resources. That’s why it’s critical to get clear on what fuels you and what drains you.
This episode is part reflection, part practical guide, as I walk you through six key areas of your life—nutrition, sleep, movement, work, play, and environment—and invite you to evaluate what’s working and what’s not.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The foods, habits, and routines that uplift you (and why they might look different from someone else’s)How to create sustainable movement practices that honor your body and energize your dayThe importance of protecting your time, energy, and boundaries in work and relationshipsSimple shifts to create a home or workspace that inspires and uplifts youWhy saying “no” can be one of the most powerful ways to say “yes” to yourselfTimestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Setting the stage for today's conversation
02:30 – The importance of energy management in creating a joyful life
04:00 – Foods, habits, and routines that fuel vs. drain your energy
11:00 – Why rest is your superpower
15:00 – Finding joy and variety in daily movement
24:00 – The people, tasks, and environments that impact your energy
28:00 – Saying yes to joy and no to obligation
33:00 – How your space shapes your mindset and productivity
36:00 – Recap: Identifying patterns and taking actionable steps
38:00 – Viewer Q&A: Top takeaways and audience reflections
Links mentioned:
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Setting big goals can feel intimidating, especially when you’re unsure of the path to get there. But what happens when you trust your instincts, invest in yourself, and commit to bold action? You achieve incredible things.
The incredible benefits of charging what your services are truly worth—and why underpricing limits your growth.How to listen to your gut and trust your instincts when making big decisions for your business.The importance of setting bold goals, even when you don’t yet know how you’ll achieve them.Why investing in yourself and your business early on accelerates success.How Brittnei 10X’d her revenue in less than a year through mindset shifts and strategic action.
In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I sit down with Brittnei Gaudio, the inspiring Owner andHead Nester of WellNested Living Co., a home organizing and decluttering business that serves busy families and professionals. Brittnei shares her courageous journey from corporate burnout to building a thriving, six-figure business that empowers her clients to reclaim their spaces—and their sanity.
We discuss the mindset shifts and strategies that helped her transform her passion into a profitable business, including learning how to price her services confidently, the value of investing early, and the importance of listening to your gut. Brittnei’s story is a powerful reminder that when we aim higher, push through discomfort, and stay open to growth, amazing things happen.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Guest bio: Britt is a corporate escapee turned professional organizer and home care specialist. As a mom of two, she knows intimately the challenge that comes with curating a home environment that is both functional, and calming. As Owner and Head Nester of wellnested Living Co. she strives to help busy parents and professionals reclaim their space & their sanity with in-home and virtual organization services.
Timestamps:
00:00 Meet Brittnei and her story
02:30 How childhood habits shaped her passion
05:30 From burnout to building her business
09:15 Early challenges in launching WellNested Living Co.
12:15 Shifting her pricing mindset for growth
18:45 The impact of A Players on her journey
24:30 Setting and achieving bold goals
31:20 Scaling her business sustainablyLinks mentioned:
Brittnei Gaudio:
https://www.wellnestedliving.ca/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/well.nested.living/
If you are a mamapreneur who has a business that you want to grow within the next year, check out our group coaching program, A-Players: https://www.mamasandco.com/coaching
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Building a successful business doesn’t depend on stumbling upon or purchasing a magical blueprint or formula. There are MANY different paths to success available to you as an entrepreneur… but with that freedom and flexibility comes many different opportunities for you to fall off course, lose sight of your goals, and start doubting yourself. The truth is that the path you take matters far less than your ability to walk it with strength, resilience, and confidence.
This is why working on your mindset is the most important thing you can do as a business owner. Entrepreneurs who believe in themselves and what they are doing are more likely to reach their goals and achieve the success they dream about. As Tony Robbins has said, success is only 20% mechanics and 80% mindset — so let’s work on developing your game-changing success mindset!
In this juicy solo episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I walk you through five simple but incredibly powerful steps that will help you uplevel your mindset, so you can unlock opportunities and achieve greater success in your life and business!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
· How to get real clarity on the goals and milestones you’d most like to achieve
· How to cultivate the feelings and beliefs that will help you reach your biggest goals — and why visualization is such a powerful tool
· Practical, real-life examples that illustrate success mindset principles
Timestamps:
00:32 Intro
02:33 Importance of mindset
05:06 Decide on your goals
10:03 Believe and see it
13:10 Find examples
14:45 Cultivate the feeling of having it now
19:19 Take intentional action
24:21 Reflect & appreciate
Links mentioned:
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Program
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Are you a business owner… or are you a thought leader? While business owners make a huge impact in the lives of their customers, thought leaders help to set the tone in their industry. Being seen as a go-to expert in your space can dramatically increase the number of people who are willing to buy from you, collaborate with you, sing your praises, and share your content. So, what really sets thought leaders apart from successful business owners — and how do YOU make that shift?
This value-packed solo episode of The Business of Thinking Big explores the meaningful differences between being a business owner and being a thought leader — and will provide you with roadmap to become one of your niche’s guiding lights! Press play to learn about my journey to become a thought leader for mamapreneurs and women business owners, and how to recognize and build upon the impact you create so you can start setting the tone in your own space!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
· How to recognize the little nudges guiding you to make a bigger impact
· How to start trading intellectual property, rather than selling your services
· A simple challenge to help you get started on the road to thought leadership in an aligned and easeful way!
Timestamps:
00:32 Intro
02:17 Setting the tone & making an impact
05:04 My thought leader journey
09:15 Recognize your impact
12:28 Creating IP v. products/services
14:48 Creating v. consuming
17:04 Hosting webinars, talks & conferences
23:25 Creating a signature program
25:29 Podcasting
27:46 Consistent micro-content & macro-content
29:21 Authoring a book
31:54 Shifting into thought leadership
38:15 Conclusion
Links mentioned:
Robin Sharma
MamaCon
Building a Joyful Business by Lianne Kim
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Program
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When life happens (as it always does), it’s easy to get overwhelmed. As we face health emergencies, family issues, financial hardship, or other obstacles, we can struggle to find a way forward and re-focus on the things that will help us reach our business goals.
In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I sit down with one of my incredible A-Players, Sheila Penton. As the founder of the virtual executive assistant business Online-EA and the mindful organization community Digital Declutter, Sheila is an expert at increasing efficiency, reducing overwhelm, and getting things done — strengths that helped her to grow her business during a turbulent time in her life! Our candid conversation explores Sheila’s inspiring entrepreneurial journey, the three enormous setbacks that could have derailed her business completely (and why they didn’t!), and two things we absolutely LOVE about hosting webinars.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
· Why you shouldn’t feel bad about shifting to smaller goals (and how this can be the best thing for your business)
· Why healthy boundaries are a must-have, where Sheila draws the line in her business, and how she manages client expectations
· The big A-ha! realization that changed the way Sheila delegates — and how to empower your team to OWN their tasks!
Guest bio: Sheila Penton is the owner of Online-EA, a virtual executive assistant service company.
Timestamps:
00:33 Meet Sheila Penton
02:48 Finding A-Players
05:48 3 setbacks
10:12 Prioritizing & moving forward
11:59 Building resiliency & shifting goals
14:43 Webinars
16:54 Setting & communicating boundaries
22:58 Asking for help & delegation
25:19 Creating SOPs
29:26 Sheila’s growth
34:40 Final tip & conclusion
Links mentioned:
Sheila Penton
online-ea.com
Instagram: @sheila.penton, @digital.declutter
Mamas & Co.
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Program
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“You are your brand.” Whether delivered as encouragement or warning, this expression is extremely common in the online business world for a very good reason: it’s 100% true! Your messaging, your presentation, your deliverables, and the way that you show up online directly impact how your audience feels about your brand. And when your social content or offers don’t match up with your vision for your brand, it’s a problem.
We want our dream clients to see us as someone who truly understands them — as a thought leader and expert who will guide them to the solutions they need. Unfortunately, many of us are not fully showing up as that person… and this holds us back from building trust and connections with the people we’d most like to serve.
In this solo episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I reveal how to craft a highly effective personal brand that embodies and supports your business goals. This is an especially valuable lesson for coaches, consultants, and educators, so don’t miss out!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
· 5 types of content where you ARE your brand and how to show up in ways that boost your sales
· The area of your sales funnel where you need to reinforce your brand the most
· How I’ve audited my own online presence (and the changes that I’ve made)
Timestamps:
00:33 Intro & auditing my content
03:22 The problem gap
06:19 Be your dream client’s guide
07:55 Attraction content
09:19 Engagement content
10:55 Connection content & discovery calls
15:03 Paid content
18:28 Daily actions
20:13 Scattered morning story
21:14 Recap & conclusion
Links mentioned:
Connect with me on LinkedIn
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Program
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As entrepreneurs, we can spend more time than most inside our own heads. It’s easy to become overwhelmed with the many things that need our attention every day (and this goes double for mamapreneurs!). By discovering how to tap into the innate power that your body has to control your nervous system, you can introduce new focus and peace into your everyday life — and learn how to better handle your dizzying mental load.
In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I sit down with the brilliant Steven Jaggers, the inventor of the SomatIQ Breathwork™ modality. As an educator and healer, Steven has an unwavering passion for unlocking human potential, and embracing the harmony of structural and intuitive movement fuels his journey.
During this fascinating conversation, we explore the science behind the mind-body connection, how somatics help to re-integrate the mind and body, and what you can do to reclaim your sovereignty over your own body.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
· The power of breathwork to change the state of your nervous system and regulate the processing of both food and emotions
· The concept of co-regulation (and how to leverage your sensory connection with your kids!)
· A simple but powerful somatic awareness practice that will help you reconnect to your body
Guest bio: Steven Jaggers is the visionary behind SomatIQ Breathwork™, a groundbreaking modality poised to liberate individuals from the confines of their analytical minds and guide them towards a profound connection with their own bodies. With a foundation in Neuromuscular Therapy, Steven's expertise as an educator shines through as he imparts a diverse array of Bodywork Techniques, Postural Restoration, and Somatic Therapies. Serving as the voice behind the Mind Body Mentor podcast, Steven engages with leading luminaries in the realms of health and wellness.
Timestamps:
00:33 Meet Steven Jaggers
05:23 Discovering energy, body & breathwork
09:40 Pain into purpose
12:31 The Da Vinci Effect & somatics
19:25 The power of breathwork
24:39 Pregnancy story & big emotions
27:38 Co-regulation
33:00 About somatic awareness
35:15 Somatic awareness practice
43:40 Steven’s somatic story
48:21 Relationships & responsibilities
51:20 Being or doing energy
53:01 Conclusion
Links mentioned:
Steven Jaggers
somaticbreathwork.com
youtube.com/@StevenJaggers
Instagram: @jaggersjr & @somaticrelease
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We all want to feel more successful in our businesses and lives. But when you aren’t clear on what “success” truly means for you (and how to recognize when you’ve achieved it), you may go about it the wrong way, engaging in actions, strategies, and behaviours that are out of alignment with the feelings you want to experience. This can leave you feeling like even less of a success and more of a failure, pulling you into a vicious negative cycle.
In this juicy solo episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I reveal a top-secret success hack designed to help you experience more success, feel more abundant… and attract even MORE success and abundance! Listen now to learn why high-achieving women are the most likely to struggle to feel successful — and how to wake up each morning ready to appreciate your amazing achievements and progress.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
· The #1 question that I ask my coaching clients (and myself) — and what the answer can teach you
· How to opt out of the counter-productive feedback loop that leaves you feeling unsuccessful
· The simple daily debriefing exercise that will help you get a better understanding of your REAL level of success!
Timestamps:
00:33 Intro
01:18 The #1 question
04:10 Unaligned actions & high performers
07:11 “Pain is inevitable, but suffering is not”
08:16 My secret success hack
10:38 Debriefing exercise
13:55 Choosing an affirmation
14:59 Positive journaling & rewards
16:17 Giving yourself permission
17:33 Conclusion
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One of the amazing benefits of being a business owner is that YOU are in charge. But this is also one of the biggest challenges of being a business owner! As the leader in your business, you’re responsible for high-level decision-making in many different areas, including who you serve, how you deliver results — and how much you earn. Business owners can struggle with knowing how much — and how often — to pay themselves. While investing back into the business is important, paying yourself a regular salary is absolutely crucial!
Women entrepreneurs tend to underpay and deprive themselves, and this can cause them to lose steam as they aren’t seeing enough reward for their efforts. This episode of The Business of Thinking Big takes a practical, no-nonsense approach to setting up your CEO salary. You’ll learn about the common issues that hold female entrepreneurs back when it comes to the money side of our businesses — and how to start recognizing and honouring your own value!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
· Why you should set a real salary (rather than just withdrawing from your business account as needed!)
· How to choose a CEO salary that makes sense and doesn’t limit you for the wrong reasons
· How to shake off the corporate mindset when it comes to understanding your worth
Timestamps:
00:33 Intro
02:34 Underpaying ourselves
05:28 Understanding your worth
06:56 Why set a salary?
08:34 Choosing a number
16:10 Designer client example
18:13 ‘3 Levels of Income’ exercise
23:10 A-Players, 4 step recap & bonuses
28:36 Conclusion
Links mentioned:
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Program
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While coaching can be an incredibly fulfilling career, too many coaches struggle to make great money while working in their zone of genius and doing what they love. The problem? It can be easy to lose focus, get discouraged, and fall off-track while pursuing our goals… especially when we forget to celebrate and honour our growth and accomplishments!
In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I’m joined by one of my amazing A-Players, coach and spiritual leader Jessica Callery, to talk about the ups and downs of the coaching journey — and how to connect your big WHY to your execution. Along the way, we dig into how Jessica transformed her incredible drive to heal others into a thriving coaching career, how she recognized ‘the voice’ of her calling as a clairaudient, and how she came back STRONG after stepping away from coaching!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
· How Jessica introduced game-changing structure and packaging into her offers
· The step-by-step actions that helped Jessica surpass her 90-day goal of growing her client roster
· The importance of creating continuity in the coaching world — and what coaches should keep in mind if they want to serve at their highest level!
Guest bio: Jessica is a Coach and a Spiritual Mentor helping other women tap deeper into their intuition.
Timestamps:
00:33 Meet Jessica Callery
01:51 ‘Hearing’ her calling & learning to respond
06:21 Connecting in 2021
08:32 Discovering the missing piece
10:20 First round of A-Players
12:02 90-day goal actions
15:24 Getting the sales
19:14 Taking time off & knowing when to come back
23:41 Second round of A-Players
28:02 Imposter syndrome & momentum
35:25 Benefits of groups
36:59 Benefits of revenue
39:08 Final takeaway
41:23 Conclusion
Links mentioned:
Jessica Callery
jessicacallery.ca
Instagram: @jessicacallerycoaching
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Program
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Starting a business has never been for the fainthearted, but some businesses require more of an investment than others — be it time, energy, or money. Many entrepreneurs who feel driven to follow their passion as creatives, service providers, or product developers may wind up feeling overwhelmed, and working too many hours without enough money to show for it. Coaching has become extremely popular not only because of the incredible value it delivers, but because running a coaching business can give entrepreneurs more money, time, and freedom!
In this juicy solo episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I answer one of the most common questions I’ve gotten over the years: why did I choose to launch and grow a coaching business?
Tune in as I share the top 5 reasons why you should consider becoming a coach, explore the practical differences between coaching and consulting, and reveal my own path to coaching (and how the title of my podcast nods to these humble beginnings!). If you’ve considered making a shift to coaching — or have already started your own coaching business — you won’t want to miss it!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
· The lifestyle benefits of running your own coaching and consulting business
· Why coaching and consulting businesses are recession-proof — and how my coaching clients fared during the pandemic
· How to start a coaching business with minimal investment in tech
Timestamps:
00:33 Intro
01:34 Lifestyle
02:47 Coaching v. consulting
07:21 Low barrier to entry
10:32 Revenue potential
14:04 Endless options
19:16 Changing lives
22:27 Conclusion
Links mentioned:
The Business of Thinking Big #254: Manifesting your Dreams with Rebecca Lane
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Program
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When we're not fully clear on our true desires, be it in life or business, it’s incredibly difficult to know which actions we should be taking to achieve them — and instead of making progress, we can wind up feeling overwhelmed, unproductive, and stuck. To bring the joy back into our businesses and uncover the steps that will lead us further down the path to our goals, we need to get clarity on what we actually want.
The first step? Identifying the right questions to ask ourselves!
In this juicy solo episode of The Business of Thinking Big, you’ll learn WHY we become so disconnected from our desires, how to build a valuable and knowledgeable support network that can help you weather the overwhelm, and the powerful questions that will help you clarify your authentic goals and start smashing them! Let's get clear together — press play to get started.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why it’s important to take the time and space to turn inward and get quietMy real-life struggle with losing the spark in my business — and the conversations that helped me regain itWhy you may be closer to your goals than you think (and your best next step for reaching them!)Timestamps:
00:32 Intro
02:23 Undervaluing & misunderstanding our desires
06:09 Lost spark story
10:07 Investing in support
11:59 Make time to turn inward
16:23 Clarifying what you really want
20:28 You’re closer than you think!
24:32 Clarity myth
29:00 Conclusion
Links mentioned:
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The inevitable price of success: once you begin making good money in your business, you start having to pay more in taxes. The first tax season after achieving a six-figure year can leave you reeling, but gaining a deeper understanding of your obligations and benefits can help you reduce your tax burden. In this value-packed episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I’m joined by experienced CPA and Chillbooks founder Jami Monte. Jami is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs with the financial know-how they need to succeed, and mentors CPAs while reshaping traditional firm models for a more balanced life.
Our conversation is FULL of juicy golden nuggets that will help you hold onto more of the wealth you generate as you grow and scale. Tune in as Jami shares three brilliant, safe, and legal tax strategies for lowering the amount you owe, how to avoid sending up red flags for the CRA or IRS, and when you should consider incorporating your business.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
What you’re allowed to write off, and how to track and optimize your spending How to claim home office space (even if your partner pays some or all of the rent or mortgage) How to create an audit-ready bookkeeping system and plan for future tax yearsGuest bio: After a 7-year career as a CPA in the advertising industry, Jami Monte transitioned to entrepreneurship and launched Chillbooks™ — a fun, approachable financial education course that offers bookkeeping and QuickBooks training, along with essential financial education for entrepreneurs. As TurboTax's spokeswoman she has been featured across multiple new outlets including CP24, Globe & Mail, and BNN Bloomberg.
Timestamps:
00:32 Meet Jami Monte
06:02 Understanding & optimizing write-offs
09:40 Cell phone bills, rent & mortgage
10:42 CRA red flags
12:58 Home audit story
14:33 Document meals & entertainment
17:17 Systemizing your bookkeeping
21:54 Chillbooks
24:28 Tax planning
27:10 Should you incorporate?
33:40 Choosing an accountant
36:02 Final tips & conclusion
Links mentioned:
Jami Monte
jamimonte.com
jamimonte.com/resources/#writeoffguide
Instagram: @jami.monte
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Money is a powerfully emotional topic… and for many of us, it’s strongly tied to our feelings of self worth and confidence. Women often worry that they aren’t making as much money as they want to or “should” be, and as a result they don't feel successful. When we feel unsuccessful and anxious about our revenue, our actions may be guided by fear or even desperation — and that can have a BIG impact on our business growth.
This episode of The Business of Thinking Big dives into the concept of wealth mindset and reveals seven key things that highly successful women entrepreneurs do to increase and manage their wealth, from tapping into their “future” self to developing a more playful relationship with their money. To prepare for this conversation, I surveyed over a dozen women who know how to build wealth… and what to do with it! Listen now to learn their juiciest strategies for cultivating a healthy wealth mindset that will open the door to more abundance, impact, and success!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How your expectations shape the growth you will experience in your businessWho you should surround yourself with to maximize your potential How to take empowered action from a place of abundance, rather than fear or a scarcity mindsetTimestamps:
00:32 Intro
06:12 Expect big things
09:04 Have fun with money
10:57 Be future-minded
12:50 Manage your money
16:53 Act from power
19:41 Find your peer groups
22:20 Behave wealthy!
25:14 Conclusion
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Being a successful entrepreneur means learning new skills on a fairly regular basis — especially during those crucial first years! We often struggle to reach new heights because branching outside our comfort zone feels uncomfortable… or we don't feel ready to take on a new role. But what if we could step into the shoes of someone who's already mastered it?
My guest for this episode of The Business of Thinking Big has changed the lives of a lot of people, including Kobe Bryant, Rafael Nadal, Cristiano Ronaldo… and me! Todd Herman is a bestselling author, coach, and mentor who teaches elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and business teams how to uplevel their inner game through his actionable, no BS approach.
During this conversation, we explore the enormous power of the alter ego and how slipping into a new identity can help you step up your game in surprising ways! Listen now to learn the role that identity plays in success, how to overcome fear of failure, and how to phrase your offers in a way that attracts curiosity and clients.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How your self-perception can create blind spots — and how to find the right reframeWhy alter egos are SO effective for building confidenceHow to create a great alter ego for yourself (and how to name it)!Guest bio: Todd Herman has been working with the highest achievers in sports and business for over two decades. He is the creator of the multi-award-winning Leadership & Skills Development Program, 90 Day Year, and author of the WSJ bestselling book, ‘The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life’, as well as ‘My Super Me’, a children’s book to help young kids navigate tough stuff.
Timestamps:
00:32 Meet Todd Herman
05:30 Phrasing your offers
08:28 Fear & environment
12:54 The Alter Ego Effect
22:21 Why alter egos work
27:17 Confidence & certainty
33:30 How to build an alter ego
38:32 Different alter egos
42:40 Naming your alter ego
45:55 Role conflict & strain
49:08 Rapid-fire questions
55:11 Conclusion
Links mentioned:
Todd Herman
toddherman.me
upcoach.com
Instagram: @todd_herman
The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life by Todd Herman
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When we feel “stuck” in our businesses, we may believe that we lack motivation. More often, what we actually lack is the discipline to focus on what we must do in order to hit our goals. Motivation comes and goes — we can experience it more often during periods of expansion, while undergoing a rebrand, or even on a “Motivation Monday.” But while it may lead to bursts of inspired action and visionary work, it isn’t the fuel that powers long-term progress.
Discipline is what helps us take the small daily actions that lead to steady, reliable growth over time. These actions don’t always need to be perfectly done, they just need to be consistent —showing up each and every day to do the work is what will help you move the needle and see lasting results! This solo episode of The Business of Thinking Big explores the differences between motivation and discipline, and the role that each concept plays in our growth.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How and why your motivation levels may fluctuate from day to day or week to week Real-world examples of how discipline can look in practiceHow to build consistent and effective action into even the busiest schedule!Timestamps:
00:32 Intro
02:08 Motivation comes and goes
04:24 What is discipline?
05:41 Weight management example
08:26 Building consistency
10:37 Personal savings example
13:58 Forming habits
15:58 Thank yourself!
17:12 Cheerleading example
19:49 Where do you want more discipline?
22:02 How many minutes a day?
26:46 Recap & conclusion
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We all want to be given the "blueprint" to success, but there is no magical map that will work for everyone. To achieve your personal version of authentic, soul-led success, you must learn to trust your instincts and the journey — even when it doesn’t look like everyone else’s!
In this deep and soulful episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I sit down the amazing Soul Strategist, Success Coach, bestselling author, and keynote speaker Anita Rombough. Anita has carved a unique and inspiring niche for herself that truly reflects and synthesizes her deepest passions, strongest skills, and eclectic interests. During this conversation, we explore the process that helped her discover her niche, the major skill that sets good marketers apart, the biggest lessons she learned in A-Players, and how she turned the pandemic into an opportunity to shake off her corporate life and create a nourishing, heart-led career.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How Anita landed on the perfect title to communicate the transformation she offers her clients How she identified her ideal client and successfully marketed her skills to the people she was born to serveWhat it means to achieve soulful success in your businessGuest bio: Anita Rombough is the Soul Strategist and Success Coach for those daring to live limitlessly. A seasoned therapist and exec with over 20 years in the corporate trenches and a rich tapestry of advanced degrees, Anita's your go-to for transformational results. She’s the synergy of spreadsheet savvy and spiritual depth, guiding soulful seekers, entrepreneurs and professionals to their own brand of soulful success — the sweet spot where purpose, impact, and prosperity meet.
Timestamps:
00:32 Meet Anita Rombough
04:06 A-Players
07:19 Choosing her niche
09:42 Marketing her skillset
13:19 Soulful success
17:27 Creating the first masterclass
23:20 Growth since A-Players
28:38 Energetics & final tips
32:15 Conclusion
Links mentioned:
Anita Rombough
anitarombough.com
Instagram: @anitarombough
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Program
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When you think about your business, do you still get butterflies in your stomach? Or do you find yourself feeling “over it”? Although we may be following our passions and our callings, we can often find ourselves falling out of love with our businesses. When your business no longer feels fresh and exciting, your work can begin to feel hard, heavy, and frustrating… and you may even begin to resent your team and your clients.
And this is all perfectly normal.
The truth is that your relationship with your business is like any other relationship. It will inevitably have ebbs and flows, and you will need to put in the work to keep it healthy and fulfilling. So, how do you rediscover the joy and inspiration that had you waking up excited to serve your clients and make an impact? Tune into this solo episode of The Business of Thinking Big as I share the reasons why you may grow disenchanted with your business — and how to reignite the spark!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How to spend less of your time working outside your zone of genius (and more time doing the things you were born to do)How to recognize and appreciate the valuable lessons that your setbacks and challenges can teach youPowerful resources that will help you unlock more joy, ease, and alignment in your businessTimestamps:
00:34 Intro
02:52 Building momentum & levelling off
05:43 Learning from our setbacks
07:53 Zone of genius
11:41 Building a Joyful Business
14:27 Your Joyful Purpose
17:49 Your Joyful Schedule
24:45 Joyful, lucrative & successful
26:52 Emotion-guided outsourcing
30:45 3 criteria recap & final tips
Links mentioned:
The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks
Building a Joyful Business by Lianne Kim
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How do we make more money and grow our businesses? The answer is simple: we need to sell to more people — and in order to sell to more people, we need to first build strong connections with them. Speaking on a stage, whether in-person or virtual, is a fantastic way to get in front of new audiences and build that know, like, trust factor quickly... but knowing how to sell from the stage will take your speaking opportunities to the next level!
My guest for this episode of The Business of Thinking Big has built a global reputation as your go-to guy when you want your presentation to get clients, not just claps. Through his coaching and Sell From Stage Academy® program, Colin Boyd has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs worldwide speak and sell with confidence (including big names such as Amy Porterfield)!
During this conversation, Colin shares some of his top tips for both new and seasoned speakers, from the value of showing up in break-out rooms to the simple bio hack that will instantly transform how the world sees you.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How Colin signed 12 new clients after his first presentation (and what the experience taught him)How to get in front of new people eager to hear your message — and 3 things to consider about a potential audienceHow to maximize the benefit of a speaking opportunity and tell stories that convertGuest bio: Colin Boyd has advised the biggest names in the industry to speak and sell from both virtual and live stages, including Amy Porterfield, Jenna Kutcher, Anthony Oneal, Julie Solomon, and Carrie Green. He is a Certified Speaking Professional who has been on the professional speaking circuit for over a decade. His signature program Sell From Stage Academy® helps coaches and course creators turn every presentation into a money-making machine.
Timestamps:
00:32 Meet Colin Boyd
03:05 First presentation story
05:47 Life coach journey
08:24 Why is speaking so powerful?
12:42 Break-out rooms & workshop story
15:37 Finding new audiences
20:04 Infusion selling
23:24 Storytelling & core premise
30:32 Paid v. unpaid
35:13 One great talk
36:48 Final tip
38:17 Question round
44:08 Conclusion
Links mentioned:
Colin Boyd
colinboyd.co
Instagram: @colinboyd
The Conversion Story Formula
Stephen Covey
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