This episode is for anyone who's ever thought:

“Am I repeating myself too much?”

“Should I change my message to keep things interesting?”

“Does anyone even care?”

Well… yes, no, and absolutely.

In this replay, I’m chatting with Jeffrey Shaw—author of The Self-Employed Life, host of a brilliant podcast by the same name, and someone who’s never worked for anyone else in his life (seriously—he started by selling eggs door to door at 14).

Here’s what we get into:

• Why repetition in your message isn’t lazy—it’s leadership
• The concept of Big Stake, Little Stake and how to stay consistent without sounding like a robot
• How to make your marketing feel like a DM to a friend
• A refreshingly honest take on energy management for speakers, coaches and facilitators
• Why space-switching is the productivity trick more of us should be using
• The workshop activity that gave me goosebumps: the Up It List

Jeffrey also talks about his rituals (inspiring socks, anyone?), why candles and calm matter more than tools, and how to keep showing up with purpose—even when you're tired of your own voice.

🎧 If you’re building a body of work, showing up consistently, or trying to refine your message, you’ll find a lot of reassurance in this one.

– Leanne

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