Business Your Way

This episode is a clip from one of Caryn's small group coaching calls. The conversation was too good NOT to share!

If you've ever looked at your coaching business and thought "I should be further along by now" or "maybe I'm just not cut out for this" — this episode will stop you in your tracks in the best way.

These thoughts are among the most universal in entrepreneurship. And they're so relatable!

Who here hasn't wondered if anyone else struggles with imposter syndrome, or feels like they're bad at business sometimes?

The good news: You're not bad at this; you're probably just new at it, or being too hard on yourself.

This conversation digs into why coaches and small business owners tend to be far harsher on themselves in business than they ever were as employees, how to redefine what success actually looks like when you're the one setting the bar, and why internal growth and progress are often reason enough to keep going — even before the external results show up.

If your saboteur voice has been loud lately, this one's for you. Send it to a friend who needs to hear it, too!

Topics covered:

• Why imposter syndrome hits differently when you run your own business
• Reframing the "I should know this by now" story
• Tying success to internal growth, not just external results
• How to be the best boss and best employee you've ever had — to yourself
• Changing your relationship with what it means to be a business owner
• Using internal listening as a measure of success

👥 Want a thought partner and mindset/business coach to be in it with you, or to join this incredible small group, The Advisors Circle? Book a sales call with Caryn here.

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Tags: imposter syndrome coaches, coaching business mindset, life coach business tips, group coaching, coaching business podcast

In this episode, Caryn talks with business coach for independent consultants Melissa Liberman about the identity shift that changes everything — the moment you stop operating like an employee (or an extra pair of hands) and start actually owning your business.

Melissa shares her own journey from an unplanned side gig to a thriving business, the exact moment she stopped dropping everything at a client's whim, and why she believes mindset, not strategy, is 80% of what makes a business succeed.

Caryn and Melissa dig into:

• imposter syndrome
• the courage it takes to make big decisions
• setting audacious goals instead of "safe" ones
• how to stop fighting for your limitations and start fighting for what's possible

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To learn more about and connect with Melisa, visit:

https://www.melisaliberman.com/

Her podcast, Grow Your Independent Consulting Business, is on all major platforms.

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To learn more about and connect with host Caryn Gillen, visit: https://caryngillen.com/

Caryn is a Master Leadership and Business Coach who asks really great questions to help people clarify their next move, holding space for them as they do it.

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Tags: business owner mindset, identity shift in business, independent consultants, stop working like an employee, business coaching podcast

Is it time to quit something?

In this episode of Business Your Way, host Caryn Gillen challenges coaches and small business owners to audit their weekly habits and ask one simple, but powerful question: "Would I choose this again?"

Does what you're doing now get you to where you're going?

Caryn breaks down why we cling to habits, routines, and commitments long after they stop serving us, not because they're working, but because we've always done them.

She shares her favorite "house-clearing" tip for deciding what to keep and what to release and walks through how to spot the difference between things that drain your energy vs. things that grow you (and your business).

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Need clarity on what to quit or accountability in actually doing it? Book a call with Caryn here.

[⁠https://clients.caryngillen.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6560fa439474035a892b07c7/schedule⁠]

You can also connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn: @caryngillen

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Tags: business coaching podcast, energy management, quitting habits, growth mindset, productivity for solopreneurs

In this episode of Business Your Way, host Caryn Gillen explores what life coaches and small business owners can gain by treating themselves like elite athletes.

She breaks down what high performance really requires: honest self-awareness about your energy limits (like knowing you're a "one-experience-a-day" introvert), rejecting depletion as a badge of honor, and building personal systems (so you stop relearning the same lessons about what works for you). Can anyone relate?! 🫠

In this episode, we get into:

• Why "what are you training for?" is the most important business question you're not asking
• How to identify your personal energy rules (social limits, screen time, rest needs)
• Reframing self-care as performance fuel, not indulgence
• Building systems so you stop hitting the same walls over and over
• How to show up for your clients and your business without burning out

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👥 Need clarity, a "training plan," or accountability? Book a call with Caryn here.

[⁠https://clients.caryngillen.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6560fa439474035a892b07c7/schedule⁠]

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Tags: self-care for business owners, entrepreneur burnout, how to sustain energy in business, coaching business growth strategies

Speaking might be the most underused growth strategy in your business.

In this episode of Business Your Way, Caryn sits down with Laurie-Ann Murabito, a speaker trainer and speaking strategist who went from painfully shy to a professional speaker. She now helps coaches and entrepreneurs get known, get booked, and get clients through the power of speaking.

Laurie-Ann shares about her signature framework for crafting a speech that converts (including the two questions you must answer before writing a single word), how to think about speaking in a whole new way (hint: your podcast, your sales calls, and your live videos all count), and the mindset shift that will change how you show up on stage and on camera.

You'll also hear why niching into a specific industry's speaking circuit could be your fastest path to visibility, how to work a room before you even take the mic, and what to do when everything goes wrong.

If you've been putting off getting on stages — virtual or in-person — this conversation will change that.

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To learn more about and connect with Laurie-Ann, visit:

https://speakandstandout.com/

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To learn more about and connect with Caryn, visit: https://caryngillen.com/

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Tags: public speaking for coaches, speaking to grow your business, speaker training, business visibility

Do your marketing, sales, and coaching delivery all feel like the same person?

In this episode of Business Your Way, we talk about what it really means to promote your way — not just in your marketing, but in every decision you make about how you run your business. This isn't about tactics. It's about staying bought in on who you are, so the world's noise doesn't pull you off course.

Congruence, the felt experience of your marketing, sales, and delivery all matching, is one of the most powerful and underrated things you can build into your coaching business. When clients say, "You talk just like you write" or "working with you is exactly like listening to your podcast," that's the goal.

If you're a coach who keeps second-guessing your approach, absorbing everyone else's framework, or feeling like your business doesn't quite fit — this episode will help you come back to your way and stay there.

Topics covered:

• Why promoting your way starts with selling yourself on it first
• The concept of congruence across marketing, sales, and delivery
• How your values shape your offers
• Why business is leadership, and what to do if you're not sure you want to lead
• Recommitting to your decisions when the world keeps offering you other paths
• Why coaching skills are valuable, whether or not you run your own business

🎯 Want help building a business that feels like you all the way through? Book a sales call with Caryn here.

[https://clients.caryngillen.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6560fa439474035a892b07c7/schedule]

Tags: values-based business, how to market as a coach, coaching business tips

Are you taking business advice from people who don't actually know you, your goals, or where you're trying to go?

In this episode of Business Your Way, Caryn breaks down one of the most important — and overlooked — jobs you have as a business owner: protecting your business your way.

Caryn covers why well-meaning advice from even successful entrepreneurs can send you in the completely wrong direction, how to recognize when you're consuming 7-figure advice that doesn't apply to your 5- or 6-figure business, and why discernment is the skill that separates coaches who stay stuck from those who build sustainable, profitable businesses.

You'll also hear why always knowing what you're selling is one of the most protective things you can do for your business, and how to use your values and financial goals as filters to cut through 90% of the noise online.

If you're a life coach or small business owner tired of buying random courses, second-guessing your strategy, or feeling pulled in every direction, this episode is your reminder to return to yourself and protect your mission.

Topics covered:

• Why not all advice is created equal — even from people who've "made it"
• The danger of learning ahead of where you are in business
• Treating your business like a newborn (and what that means practically)
• Always selling: why cash is the ultimate business protector
• How to develop discernment so you stop buying things you don't need
• Using your values to filter out tactics that won't work FOR YOU

🎯 Ready to get clear on where your business is going? Book a sales call with Caryn here.

[⁠https://clients.caryngillen.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6560fa439474035a892b07c7/schedule⁠]

Tags: stop taking business advice from people who don't know your business, business discernment, business clarity

After a break and a rebrand, we're back! 🥳

This episode explains exactly why the podcast is now called Business Your Way.

If you've ever followed someone else's framework, hit your income goals, and still felt completely depleted, this one's for you.

Caryn gets honest about her own burnout over 16+ years in business, what it costs to "succeed" on someone else's terms, and why doing business your way isn't just more fulfilling — it's more sustainable.

You'll hear:

• Why borrowed strategies can work short-term but quietly break you long-term
• What it really takes to recover from burnout
• Who Caryn works with and what "business your way" actually looks like in practice
• The one question worth sitting with after you listen

This episode is your invitation and your permission slip (if you need it) to stop doing business as you've been told, and start building something that actually fits.

Connect with Caryn on Instagram or LinkedIn: @caryngillen

Tags: coaching business burnout, how to build a coaching business sustainably, life coach business strategy

I wanted to come into this pod-break with a quick hello and an announcement and invitation for you:

Join me and our coach besties for "Make the Right Move" a free, 3-day workshop happening late April.

See you there! ...and see you back here soon. Miss your face.

Caryn

In this episode, master coach and author Molly Claire joins us to share the power of collaboration, trust, and purpose-driven partnerships in business. 

Molly recently co-authored She Rises, a book written with 12 of her master coaches, each contributing a chapter on their specialty — from inner boundaries and grief to perfectionism and nervous system regulation.

This book is for any woman seeking growth and inspiration who wants to feel better equipped and more resilient in facing life's challenges. Grab it here: https://www.mollyclaire.com/she-rises

Molly also opens up about her coaching journey in the early days, including her contract work with The Life Coach School, how saying “yes” to every opportunity built her reputation, and how that foundation of trust helped her grow a sustainable business.

If you’re a life coach or small business owner ready to grow your influence and collaborate with aligned partners, this episode is for you.

Here's your homework: Think about where your ideal clients are right now and whose audience needs your work. Where, and how, can you create a mutual referral network?

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Molly Claire is a Master Certified Life Coach who is passionate about helping her clients achieve their greatest potential. Molly speaks, teaches, and coaches women from around the world and believes that as individuals change, so does the world. Her business is merely an extension of how she feels about raising her kids—helping each of them to become who they are meant to be and create a fulfilling life. She is honored to have the opportunity to support women who make such a difference every day.

Molly has always had a keen interest in brain development, specifically in early childhood. During her years as a stay-at-home mom, she created preschool groups and taught at a private preschool, always implementing strategies to encourage healthy brain development.

When Molly found life coaching, she was amazed at how the cognitive process helped her change her life. That’s when she knew that she wanted to help other women understand their brains as well and understand (and change) their lives. Molly is double certified as a Master Life and Weight Loss Coach. She also trains coaches for The Life Coach School and walks with them side by side as they complete the certification process.

Molly is the proud mom of a musician, an athlete, and a strong-willed bundle of “sugar and spice” (heavy on the spice). They are her pride and joy. They challenge her daily and are her greatest teachers. Molly Claire offers private and group coaching by phone, online, and through live retreats.

Learn more at mollyclaire.com

Connect on social: @mollyclairecoaching

Check out her podcast: Life, Mastered with Molly Claire

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