That nagging-voice of self-doubt in your head, also known as Imposter Syndrome, can hold you back and keep you small instead of allowing you to create more sales, collaborations and visibility in a confident way as a business owner.

But is the diminishing voice in your head always Imposter Syndrome?

This is what today’s guest, Janine Guarino is here to help us unravel and understand.

Often, entrepreneurs confuse imposter syndrome with their intuition telling them something doesn't feel right. Learning to distinguish between the two can be a game-changer for your purpose-driven business.

If your gut is whispering that you're out of alignment, it's crucial to listen. It's your inner compass guiding you towards the purpose, profits, personal life and wellbeing you desire. Following your intuition won’t always be easy. You will still feel fear, and self-doubt along the way. But the growth and fulfillment that you desire is down this path.

But what if you ARE aligned and it's a case of true imposter syndrome? Janine shares her own experience with Imposter Syndrome and breaks down some useful exercises to build more self-belief and confidence so you can continue building your business more effectively.

In This Podcast Episode, You’ll Learn:

> What’s the difference between true imposter syndrome and gut/intuition that you are not aligned

> What to do when your gut is truly telling you, that you are not aligned

> What to do when it’s true Imposter Syndrome

> Journal Prompts to work through Imposter Syndrome

> How to take the leap and take bold actions to find more alignment in your work

> How to move past people’s opinions and judgements

Important Links from Today’s Show:

Show notes and helpful links at rankandfile.com

Are you a purpose-driven entrepreneur with a solid ROI mindset? Many entrepreneurs, particularly those focusing on social impact, often find themselves trapped in the "fear of running out," using the cash balance in their bank account as a success barometer.

While this approach might help cover immediate expenses, it fosters a weak ROI mindset that could lead to depleting the very resources you're trying to protect instead of increasing your income over time.

In today's discussion, I'll guide you on how to cultivate a mindset focused on growth investments in your business, transforming money into more wealth. At Rank & File, this translates into amplified impact and greater good for society.

This discussion is an excellent resource for both budding founders and experienced business owners. It offers valuable insights that can be applied to your unique business situation, helping you evolve into a more strategic entrepreneur.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

> The characteristics of a strong ROI mindset

> The traits of a weak ROI mindset

> Factors to consider when deciding where to invest in your business

> Ways to make intelligent financial risks that are calculated, safe, and strategic

> Kari's advice on the ideal time to leave your day job and transition to running your business full-time.

Important Links from Today’s Episode:

> Book a free strategy call with Kari - rankandfile.com/consult/

Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Rank and File podcast, the motivational heaven for purpose-driven entrepreneurs seeking to increase their income and impact. This episode is a special 'mini' edition, but don't be fooled by its size. It's power-packed with insights and strategies on improving your decision-making process.

This episode encourages you to question whether you're operating within a linear mindset that will keep questioning yourself, moving slowly or reinventing the wheel all the time.

I show you how to get out of linear, all-or-nothing thinking and how to adopt a more helpful Cyclical mindset around your business, which makes decision-making easier.

Along the way, I’ll share practical tools to help you make more strategic, confident decisions so that you can grow your business more effectively.

The process of strategizing and decision-making can be much simpler and enjoyable than you've ever imagined, and I'm here to guide you through it with the right strategy tools.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn:

> The real reason you have difficulties making decisions

> What to do when you are unsure what the RIGHT way is

> How to use neuroscience to your advantage to make more confident, strategic decisions

Important links from today’s episode:

> Episode 135 - Nervous System Regulation with Katie Olderman - rankandfile.com/nervous-system/

> Episode 128 - The Entrepreneurial Cycle - rankandfile.com/entrepreneurial-cycle/

> Book a free strategy call with Kari - rankandfile.com/consult/

In today's episode, we're diving deep into a topic that often lurks in the shadows of your entrepreneurial journey - visibility. Whether you're just launching your entrepreneurial journey or you're already navigating the twists and turns of business growth, remember this - each step forward expands your visibility, which means connecting with more people, marketing and selling your services with increased reach, and serving a larger audience.

And let's be honest, that can feel incredibly daunting! It can feel like each pair of eyes brings an opinion, each piece of feedback carries a judgment, and the fear of failure can sometimes feel like an insurmountable wall.

Today's episode is about breaking down those walls, about stepping out of the shadows and into the light using neuroscience. I delve into what’s actually occurring in your central nervous system when you face new exposure and why entrepreneurship is so triggering! I also share practical strategies and personal experiences to help you learn all of the different contexts in which you can work with your brain and body to shine brighter and more boldly for your purpose-driven business!

In this Episode, You’ll Learn:

> What the fight-flight-freeze stress response looks like for entrepreneurs

> Why triggering your central nervous system is inevitable and what you must do about it

> Examples of handling different contexts of visibility:announcing your company, handling unhappy customers, stepping on to the stage and more.

Important Links from Today’s Episode:

> Get the Free Assessment: The Impact Business Model Blueprint - rankandfile.com/quiz/

> Are you in Fight Mode as an Entrepreneur | Episode #92 - rankandfile.com/fight/

> Are you in Flight Mode as an Entrepreneur | Episode #93 - rankandfile.com/flight/

> Are you in Freeze Mode as an Entrepreneur Episode #94 - rankandfile.com/freeze/

> Nervous System Regulation with Katie Olderman | Episode #135 - rankandfile.com/nervous-system/

What mental, emotional, and physical symptoms do you deal with as a purpose-driven entrepreneur?

Stress, Overwhelm, Frustration, Procrastination, Burnout, Trouble Deciding, Worry, Busyness, Anxiety, Hyper Focus/Hyper Vigilance, Trouble Focusing or Sticking with One Thing, Tiredness/Low Energy, Imposter Syndrome, Inflammation or Chronic Pain?

It’s really common for entrepreneurs to experience many of these negative symptoms, but it’s not ‘normal.’

And, if you experience these things, you are not as strategic, innovative and effective as you could be! This means you just scratching the surface of your impact and income potential.

You are also not ENJOYING your life and business, which is a universal right that’s available to you.

Today, I’m sitting down with Katie Olderman.

Katie is a trauma-informed nervous system coach, somatic stress release practitioner, and women's leadership coach. She helps women leaders and entrepreneurs become free and unstoppable so they can play big in their lives and businesses.

In this episode, she teaches us about the critical role that the nervous system plays in business and how entrepreneurs need to work with their bodies to achieve goals, rather than against it.

You’ll learn how to shift out of common problems like overwhelm, frustration, anxiety, procrastination, and anything else holding you back from truly enjoying your work in a way that flows. You’ll also learn how to utilize your brain and body to reach goals more easily.

This is a highly educational podcast that is FOUNDATIONAL for all entrepreneurs.

So don’t miss this conversation. Your income, impact, personal life, and well-being will thank you for it.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

> How the central nervous system really works and why it matters in business

> The three stages of stress response and what each one looks like for entrepreneurs

> Why entrepreneurs cannot ignore past trauma and their central nervous system

> How to notice when you are not regulated

> What to do to become regulated so that you are more at ease, confident, and effective

Important Links from Today’s Episode:

> Work with Kari and Katie together - learn more at rankandfile.com/coaching

> Check out and connect with Katie directly - katieoldermancoaching.com or @katieolderman on Instagram

Taking time-off as a purpose-driven entrepreneur can feel hard because you are already behind on your goals. You don’t want to prolong the growth of your business, and know that you’ll come back to even more work after the vacation. But you are already tired, burned out and craving rest…

It’s also easy to worry that sales will dry up while you are away. Can you even afford a vacation right now?

Vacations can also leave you feeling disconnected in your business because you unplug and literally forget about everything in the business.

But it is possible to take regular vacations and structure them correctly so that you feel more aligned with your personal life AND your business at the same time. Vacation can be restful and rejuvenating for both you and your business at the same time too.

It’s not an all-or-nothing thing: business or personal.

This podcast episode will share a new way of thinking about vacations so that you can take the vacation you really crave while continuing to grow your business while you are away.

Tune in, if you are ready to handle vacations differently for the year ahead so balanced growth can happen for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

> Why taking vacations is often a band-aid for a deeper issue that can’t be solved with a vacation

> How to approach your business so you don’t burn out

> How to structure your vacation so it brings you more strategic ideas and alignment

Important links in this episode:

Show notes available at rankandfile.com

Book a consult with Kari if you want to approach your business model and sales strategies in a more strategic way so you can achieve financial sustainability in a balanced way at rankandfile.com/coaching

Every purpose-driven entrepreneur wants to feel aligned with their business.

Alignment means you feel grounded, secure, clear, focused, and motivated.

You feel excited about the impact you are creating and clear on exactly what sets you apart.

You know who you serve, what you bring to the table, and how to explain that to your customers.

You have a clear vision for how to grow your company and how you want to get there.

You feel ethical and have a good gut feeling about your marketing, sales, and growth strategies.

So how can you, as a purpose-driven entrepreneur, ensure you stay aligned?

And what should you do if you accidentally find yourself feeling misaligned or like something is “off”?

“Aligned” is used really loosely in the entrepreneurial world and can become a vague, fluffy topic.

But today, I’m breaking down alignment so you know exactly what it means in practice.

I share the two types of misalignment that you can find yourself in: ‘When Greed’ and ‘How Greed.’

I give real-life examples of ‘When Greed’ and ‘How Greed’ so you know when you find yourself falling into these traps.

I also share how to overcome ‘When Greed’ and ‘How Greed’ so you can feel aligned, purposeful, clear, and focused as a business owner.

Join me on this podcast episode if you are a purpose-driven entrepreneur who wants to make an impact in the world, with a sustainable income and balance for your personal life and wellbeing.

Alignment is part of the equation. Your strategies will be more effective when you are aligned. Your actions will produce more of the results you want. You’ll be making an income and an impact! So it’s important that you know how to stay aligned during your entrepreneurial journey.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

- What being ‘aligned’ as a business owner really means

- How to know when you are aligned and the benefits it has

- The two types of misalignment: ‘When Greed’ and ‘How Greed’

- Specific examples so you know how to catch yourself when you are misaligned

- How to shift back into alignment

Important Links:

Show notes and additional business tips for purpose-driven entrepreneurs available at rankandfile.com

Book a free consult with Kari at rankandfile.com/consult

Do any of these things ever happen to you?

>>> You want to feel clear and confident about your pricing, messaging and strategies… but you still question these things a lot.

>>> New products, niches or entirely new business ideas pop into your head in the shower…

>>> You don't have enough time to implement your sales and marketing ideas, but if you are honest… you say yes to all sorts of other things for your kids, friends, neighbors on the fly.

Friends… These are classic examples of BRAIN DRAMA.

Brain drama is a survival mechanism of your brain to keep you from doing new things, getting out of your comfort zone and reaching the next level of success. Because same = safe to your brain.

Brain Drama is super annoying… because it's so sneaky and powerful. The symptoms are hard to spot.

Brain Drama can literally have you derailed for 6 months, headed in a dead-end direction. But to your knowledge, you're working hard, checking things off, and moving forward…

Don't let Brain Drama derail you any longer. You've got to know what it is, how to spot it, and how to manage it so you can be a strategic founder and CEO.

Listen in to learn all about Brain Drama. Then, join me at the upcoming Masterclass where I’m diving even deeper into Brain Drama and sharing a tool - called The Self Coaching Model to overcome it.

You'll be a smarter, more strategic business owner. Spending just 1 hour with me, will reap dividends for your entire professional career as an entrepreneur.

Go to rankandfile.com/masterclass to get all the details and to RSVP.

You might think feelings shouldn’t be combined with business, but your feelings and emotions are actually fuel for your best work. Every action you take is motivated by your emotions.

Feeling inspired? Feeling excited? Feeling confident?

These emotions produce a very different action and result than feelings of doubt, dread or overwhelm.

This is why it’s so important to understand the emotions of entrepreneurship.

Once you understand the neuroscience behind your thoughts, feelings, actions and results. You’ll be better able to grow your business in an objective way, while working with your meltal health and wellbeing.

Want to feel better AND grow your business?

Listen in to the podcast this week.

Here’s what I cover:

- How entrepreneurship activates your central-nervous system

- The 50/50 Concept

- What to do with normal activation and negative emotion

FREE TRAINING COMING UP:

Also, you don’t want to miss a very special training I have coming up, also on the mindset of entrepreneurship. I’m teaching all about BRAIN DRAMA. Brain drama is something that neurologically affects every entrepreneur, and you want to be aware and armed with a toolkit to fight against it. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself spinning your wheels, stressing out, procrastinating and more.

RSVP for this special free training at rankandfile.com/masterclass

What is being Half-Baked in Business? Being Half-Baked is literally what it sounds like – not being complete, whole. You are half-in, half-out. It means you are not going all-in as the founder and CEO.

Most entrepreneurs are Half-Baked in atleast one area of their businesses, without even realizing it. They have insecurities, confusion, a lack of clarity. And this causes them to shy away from something.

If you are struggling to reach financial sustainability in your social impact, purpose-driven business, I’m sure that you have several areas where you are Half-Baked.

In today’s episode, I talk about the symptoms of being half-baked (financial sustainability is only one of them). And I share what beliefs cause you to hold back instead of being all-in mentally and emotionally and really going for it in your business.

I also introduce the Belief Triad – a mindset tool that will help you build stronger beliefs as the CEO in your business so that you can feel more ready and confident as you go out there to grow your business.

And don’t worry. Going “all-in” doesn’t mean pressuring yourself, burning out, or taking on business strategies that don’t match your personality or values. It also doesn’t mean growing your business at a pace that’s not right for you.

At Rank & File Coaching, you can always be confident that you’ll find business advice that is designed to bring you the social impact, income and personal life/wellbeing that you desire.

Join me today, and let me help you really go for it in your business.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn:

> What Half-Baked in Business Means

> How to know if you are “Half-baked” in your business

> What beliefs cause you to hold back instead of being all-in and really going for it

> The Belief Triad – what it is and how to use it

Show notes available at: rankandfile.com