In this episode of 'Being Yourself in Business' hosted by Sidney Fletcher, we dive deep into the concepts of shame, scarcity, and imposter syndrome. Sidney explains how these emotional states are interconnected and discusses methods to unlearn imposter syndrome by shifting core beliefs from scarcity to sufficiency and from valuing perfection to valuing imperfection. Through personal anecdotes and practical journaling prompts, listeners are guided to reflect on their self-worth and begin the process of internal change. The episode concludes with an invitation to join the Heartwork Collective, where themes like money and time narratives are explored to support heart-centered entrepreneurs.

00:00 Introduction

00:35 Current Reflections

02:11 Exploring Shame and Imposter Syndrome

05:34 Shifting Beliefs to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

11:05 Practical Steps and Journaling Prompts

17:39 Final Thoughts and Community Invitation

Links: sydneyfletcher.com/the-heartwork-collective

Navigating Death Care with Emily BootleIn the inaugural episode of the 'Being Yourself in Business' podcast, host Sydney Fletcher introduces Emily Bootle, a death care educator and funeral pre-planner. Emily shares her journey in the industry, discussing the importance of pre-planning for funerals to alleviate stress and confusion during times of loss. Emily emphasizes the need for education, transparency, and humanity in her work, aiming to shift societal views on death and dying. The conversation highlights the value of mindful end-of-life preparations and the impact it can have on individuals and families navigating loss.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:36 Heart Worker Highlight: Emily Bootle02:26 Emily's Journey in Death Care05:31 The Importance of Pre-Planning09:27 Values and Philosophy in Death Care22:06 Changing Perspectives on Death27:20 Conclusion and Community Invitation

Links:

https://emilybootle.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/deathcarebc/

https://www.instagram.com/deathcarebc/

In this episode of the 'Being Yourself in Business' Podcast, host Sydney Fletcher addresses the common struggle of imposter syndrome among heart-centered entrepreneurs.

Sydney shares personal experiences with imposter syndrome in roles as a graphic designer, yoga instructor, and coach, emphasizing the correlation between creativity and self-doubt.

The episode delves into what imposter syndrome is, why it's prevalent among empathetic and sensitive entrepreneurs, and offers practical steps to work with and normalize it. Listeners are encouraged to build self-awareness, name their imposter syndrome, and respond to it with compassion.

Links:

“The Imposter Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention” by Dr. Pauline Clance and Dr. Suzanne Imes: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1979-26502-001

If you'd like support believing in yourself and your entrepreneurial endeavors and would like to join a community of heart-centered entrepreneurs, please head to sydneyfletcher.com/the-heartwork-collective

Welcome to the very first episode of Being Yourself in Business! If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or feeling like you don’t quite fit the mold of a “traditional” entrepreneur, you’re in the right place. In this episode, we explore why authenticity is your greatest business asset. I’ll share my personal journey of losing and reclaiming self-trust, and we’ll dive into how living and working from your heart can transform your business. Lastly, I’ll give you a reflective journaling prompt to help you start showing up more fully as your true self.

Let me know what you think!

I want to offer a different perspective on decision-making and why it’s important. So many of us have trouble making decisions and I think that's largely due to the way we relate to decision-making. I hope that you walk away from this episode with a deeper understanding of why decisions help us and a way to look at decisions that feels more supportive and helpful.

On today's episode I'm sharing a brief look into why I moved from a well-paying and "stable" job to entrepreneurship. I also share three key reasons that I LOVE business and why I think everyone would benefit from working for themselves. 

In today's episode we explore the creative process and its role as we create something new, whether that be a business, or any other creative endeavour. I share three stages of the creative process and how understanding and knowing these stages can support us forward.

Sometimes when we're in pursuit of our business goals, we can find ourselves rushing the process. On today's episode we explore and unpack why this happens, and why it's not always useful. Slowing down can sometimes be exactly what we need to create a business and life that we absolutely love.

I invited my new friend Rasheed to join me on the podcast today. Rasheed is an example of someone who's willing to do life on his own terms. He's a joy to speak to, a lovely soul and shares loads of wisdom nuggets for us all. 

In this episode we're talking about freedom. Most particularly, the freedom we can only find through the freeing of our minds.