In this episode, April shares her biggest takeaways from the Collaborate San Francisco event, where business leaders, owners, and experts come together to share, connect, and learn. April discusses the importance of vision, the power of recognizing our shared human struggles, and the need for authentic connections.

April highlights how having a clear vision is essential for accelerating your progress. She encourages listeners to spend time defining their vision and gaining clarity about where they want to go. Without a clear vision, stepping on the gas and trying to get somewhere faster may lead to unproductive efforts.

The episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing our shared human struggles and sharing our authentic stories. April explains that many people often believe they are alone in their challenges and that others have it all figured out. However, the reality is that everyone faces their unique set of struggles, and we need to embrace our shared experiences.

April also reflects on the need for authentic connections, where people can be real, lay down their armor, and connect on a deeper level. She underlines that creating spaces for authenticity and transformation is crucial for personal and professional growth.

Collaborate San Francisco is described as a platform for genuine connection, transformation, and growth, and April encourages listeners to seek similar opportunities for growth and connection in their own lives.

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In this episode of PivotMe, we delve into the art of effective delegation, a skill essential for both experienced and aspiring delegators. The episode addresses the common struggles individuals face when it comes to delegating tasks and provides a roadmap for mastering this critical skill.

April introduces her practical tool called 5W1H, a method that simplifies the delegation process by addressing the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How aspects of each task. This tool is designed to guide you through the delegation journey, making it easier to identify what to delegate and how to get started.

Listeners will gain insights into the six simple steps for effective delegation. April emphasizes the importance of understanding the difference between what you can do and what you should do, encouraging a shift in mindset toward delegation.

The episode aims to help listeners reclaim their most precious non-renewable resource: time. By the end of this episode, individuals will be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to delegate like a pro, moving tasks off their plates and onto others'.

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In this episode of PivotMe, we explore the metaphorical concept of carrying around "stones" in our lives, representing old thoughts, limiting beliefs, past experiences, and regrets weighing us down. April shares a humorous yet insightful listener story about flushing a piece of paper down an office toilet, highlighting the lengths people go to release their metaphorical stones.

The episode focuses on helping listeners identify the "stones" that burden them and sabotage their progress in life. By recognizing and labeling these heavy psychological and emotional burdens, individuals can take the first step toward freeing themselves from these limitations.

The core message is about living a lighter life, free from the burdens that restrict personal growth and fulfillment. Just as carrying stones in your pockets would make daily life heavy and uncomfortable, emotional baggage hinders personal growth and life satisfaction. The action steps involve identifying your "stones" and literally releasing one of them into a body of water as a symbolic act of liberation.

Listeners are encouraged to embrace the challenge of finding and releasing their "stones," taking steps toward a life unburdened by past limitations and regrets.

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In this episode, we explore the concept of creative destruction and its profound impact on personal and professional growth. Creative destruction involves reevaluating existing systems, practices, and mindsets to eliminate what no longer serves you.

April emphasizes the need to break free from old systems that might be holding you back. Whether you're running a business or seeking personal growth, it's crucial to adapt your strategies as you scale and evolve. Running a $2M business should not mirror the practices of a $200K business.

By creatively destroying outdated systems and embracing change, you create space for new opportunities, growth, and innovation. April encourages listeners to evaluate their own systems and challenge the status quo to ignite transformation and progress.

Don't be afraid to let go of what's no longer working; sometimes, destruction is the path to renewal and success. Tune in to discover how creative destruction can be a catalyst for reaching new heights.

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In this episode, we explore the challenges that come with growing ambition and rising success. As you become a bigger fish in the pond, you may notice that others are intimidated by your desires and achievements. This can be especially tricky when it involves people close to you.

April offers valuable insights into how to navigate ambition without shrinking yourself to accommodate others' insecurities. She emphasizes that no amount of politeness or people-pleasing will alleviate their concerns without making you smaller.

Remember, haters will hate, but you need to keep moving forward, standing out, and pursuing your goals unapologetically. If someone you love feels threatened by your success, communicate your continued love and the space you hold for them in your journey.

Don't be small; you were made for greatness. Tune in to discover how to manage ambition with kindness and patience while remaining true to your aspirations.

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Sometimes in life we come to a major crossroads.  And sometimes you can blow right through that crossroads and not even know it's there...until it's in your rear view mirror.  So today we ask - is right now one of those times for you?

In this episode we talk about inflection points or what we refer to  as pivot points—those moments where you have an opportunity to choose differently and alter course.  Many times we’re forced into this moment through radical change or tragedy... April shares her own story as well as one of her clients, who went through a really dark time but emerged from the fog and was able to start his own business; something he might not have achieved without seeing and seizing that moment. At the end of this podcast, April encourages everyone to reflect on our past inflection points and the decisions we made in those times; how understanding your past decisions will give you power and purpose in the next one.

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Did you know that tiny habits when compounded over time will bring dramatic changes in your life? Your success highly depends on the small habits that you incorporate daily as opposed to one big event.

In this episode, April talks about the power of micro habits that will eventually change the course of your life. Listen in to learn how to consistently track your tiny habits to keep focusing on what matters most in your life.

What you will learn in this episode:

• [4:00] How your life can be changed by small decisions that build up to that one big moment.
• [7:03] How to define what success looks like for you in the long-term and start tiny habits to advance to that goal.
• [9:04] How to track your habits using a habit tracker that’s a visual anchor so you can remember.
• [16:13] How having a habit tracker will help you get back on track when you lose sight of what’s important.   
• [17:50] Think of two habits that you’d like to track that’ll lead you to your next level. 

Quotes:

• “At any point in time, we’re only one small habit away from shifting our whole life.” [6:06]
• “Habits can be the compound interest of self-destruction.” [6:54]
• “Sometimes imperfect execution is perfect.” [13:23]
• “Our lives are rarely changed by a big sweeping move; it is the micro habits that we make every day.” [22:13]

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In this episode, we will dig into the fascinating paradox of success. Even remarkably successful individuals often find themselves questioning their achievements each week, caught in the same cycle as everyone else. But fear not; we present a simple yet powerful tool to help you stay on track and truly appreciate your weekly triumphs: the personal success dashboard.

Just as companies use dashboards to measure performance, you can create your own dashboard for life. It's not just about setting goals; it's about identifying what makes your week feel genuinely fulfilling and successful. We'll provide examples and actionable steps to help you define your success metrics and maintain your focus on what truly matters.

Join us in exploring the concept of a personal success dashboard, understanding the "error of recency," and discovering how to cultivate that sense of accomplishment week by week.

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In this episode of PivotMe, we embark on a journey of self-discovery to uncover the hidden world of self-sabotage – behaviors that may be undermining our own success without our conscious awareness.

Here are the key takeaways from this episode:

• The Core Problem: We introduce the central theme that drives PivotMe – self-sabotage – and why understanding it is crucial for personal growth.

• The Challenge of Self-Recognition: Exploring the complexity of recognizing our own self-sabotaging tendencies, often more challenging than understanding others.

• The Key to Success: Understand why your success is directly linked to your ability to control self-sabotaging behaviors.

• Three Common Forms of Self-Sabotage: We delve into three flavors of self-sabotage: perfectionism, white knighting, and creative avoidance.

• Perfectionism Unveiled: Discover how the pursuit of perfection can delay progress and be driven by fear rather than a desire for excellence.

• The White Knight Syndrome: Understand the allure of fixing other people's problems as a way of avoiding our own and the impact it can have on our success.

• Creative Avoidance Exposed: Learn about the art of creating additional tasks to feel productive while sidestepping high-value tasks that matter most.

• Awareness and Choice: Understand the importance of awareness in recognizing your own self-sabotage tendencies and how to make the choice to do things differently.

• The Challenge: Identify how you self-sabotage in your life and create a plan to overcome it. Don't settle for "this is how it is" – you have the power to choose a different path.

In this episode April we delve into the entrepreneurial struggle of managing an abundance of ideas. Entrepreneurs often find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer number of concepts they want to pursue, which can lead to a lack of focus and hinder progress.

Here are the key takeaways from this episode:

• The Idea Avalanche: We explore why entrepreneurs are often flooded with ideas and how this can be both a blessing and a curse.

• The 'Hell Yes/No/Parking Lot' List: We introduce a powerful tool for decision-making. By categorizing your ideas into "Hell Yes," "No," and "Parking Lot," you can prioritize effectively.

• Prioritization Strategies: Learn how to differentiate between good ideas and ideas that are right for you right now. We discuss the importance of saying "no" and focusing on your immediate goals.

• Mastering Your To-Do List: Discover strategies to avoid overwhelming yourself with tasks and maximize productivity.

• The Parking Lot: Explore the concept of the "Parking Lot" as a way to acknowledge good ideas without pursuing them immediately.

• Review and Revisit: We emphasize the importance of periodically reviewing your "Parking Lot" list and how this can help you stay focused on what truly matters.

• Decision Filters: Use decision filters to determine if a task or idea aligns with your long-term goals.

Remember, it's not about having fewer ideas but about channeling your energy and efforts into the ones that will propel you toward your goals.

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