Diary of a Doer

Do you want to be a successful business leader? Then you need to listen up. This podcast is for anyone with an Executive Assistant – and that's pretty much everyone who wants to be successful.

EAs are the unsung heroes of any company – they touch every facet of it. And if they're intentional about their growth — with your help — there's no reason they can't lead.

In this podcast, Trivinia Barber – a former EA turned CEO – is going to teach you why acknowledging your EA's professional growth is strategic for your business. You don't want to miss this!

In today's episode, we discuss:

1. Why investing in your team is investing where you want to be in your business
2. How to show your EA a future in your organization
3. The three different career and growth plans for EAs — and what that means for you
4. How to know if you need a dedicated assistant, or can encourage their growth to leadership

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Supporting Resources:

Why Having A Trusted Team Is Key To Delivering Client Expectations (Season 3, Episode 25)

Extreme Ownership Builds Strong Teams (Season 3, Episode 26)The Story of Rebuilding My Entire Team (Season 3, Episode 12)

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As entrepreneurs, we are constantly under pressure to succeed. This can lead to a lot of stress which has negative consequences on our lives.

Most people try to deal with stress by complaining about it or trying to ignore it. This is not a long-term solution.

In this podcast episode, Trivinia Barber shares three practical ways that you can deal with stress as a leader. These tips will help you get a handle on your stress and improve your life and business.

In today's episode you'll learn:1. Why stress is not a marker of commitment or unrelenting discipline 2. How to go upstream to prevent stress — not just manage it 3. How stress and imposter syndrome keep you stuck from getting help 4. 3 ways to get a better handle on stress

Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I'd love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind the scenes, and freaking amazing guests.

If you're feeling really generous, I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton!

When it comes to business, trust is everything. Leaders and entrepreneurs need to be able to trust their team members in order to work efficiently and productively.

However, for some leaders, trusting others can be difficult. If you have a history of being let down by others, it's natural to be hesitant about trusting again.

Before you can build successful relationships with your team, you need to learn how to face your trust issues head-on.

In today's episode you'll learn:

1. How to deal with the fear that nobody cares about your business like you do
2. How to embrace mistakes as part of the game when you learn to let go
3. Why crafting an image of an ideal teammate can help you build trust

Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I'd love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind the scenes, and freaking amazing guests.

If you're feeling really generous, I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton!

As a CEO, you know that it's important to take ownership of your company and everything that goes on within it. But what if you could take that ownership one step further? What if you could apply extreme ownership to every area of your business - from team development to strategy execution?

According to Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, the authors of Extreme Ownership, this is the key to building a strong team and achieving success. In their book, the two former Navy SEALs share their insights on how leaders can create a winning mindset in both themselves and their teams.

So if you're looking for a way to take your company to the next level, extreme ownership may be just what you need.

In today's episode, we discuss:

1. What it looks like to possess an attitude of extreme ownership in your leadership
2. Your choices as a leader — to develop or discipline
3. How to take stock of your behavior as a leader and apply this new mindset to team building

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Have you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I'd love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind the scenes, and freaking amazing guests.

If you're feeling really generous, I'd love for you to give me a review on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton!

As a business owner, my goal is for every customer to become a referral. Wouldn't you agree? To make that happen, we have to deliver on what we promise.

No one who pays for a service should have to lower their expectations to avoid disappointment. So, what is the key to a consistent customer experience? Having a trusted team.

In today's episode, we discuss:

Why you should build a team with people who care about your mission and values

How to deal with the anxiety of "passing the baton" after you close a sale

Your team will make mistakes — here is how you recover gracefully

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Have you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I'd love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind the scenes, and freaking amazing guests.

If you're feeling really generous, I'd love for you to give me a review on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton!

Do you have a nighttime routine? If not, it's time to start one. Nighttime routines are often overlooked, but they can have a huge impact on your productivity in the morning.

I want you to know that it's possible to create an evening ritual without feeling like you're sacrificing any sleep or spending more time than necessary at home - because there is no one-size fits all approach when creating new habits!

In today's episode, we discuss:

How to set better boundaries to not work at night

How to decide what serves you in your routine (without being too restrictive)

How to pay attention to your natural energy flow

Examples of restful activities you can do at night — other than sleeping

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Have you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I'd love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind the scenes, and freaking amazing guests.

If you're feeling really generous, I'd love for you to give me a review on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton!

We all know that feeling. You're working hard on your business, but you feel stuck in a rut, and you don't know how to get out. It's frustrating, and it feels like you're not making any progress at all. But guess what? You're not alone.

Many entrepreneurs feel this way. When we're feeling down, our teams feel it too. But together, we can overcome any sense of languishing and create momentum forward.

In today's episode, we discuss:

What the heck is languishing and why it's different than burnout and depression

How languishing affects your leadership and team morale

How to find your flow, fun and purpose again — and when you feel totally disconnected.

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Have you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I'd love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind the scenes, and freaking amazing guests.

If you're feeling really generous, I'd love for you to give me a review on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton!

News flash: the "perfect" leader doesn't exist. Every leader has imperfections. There is no one-size-fits-all.

If you ever feel self-conscious about your leadership style…listen to this episode. I get raw and real about why you should embrace exactly who you are when you lead a team. This episode is a part of a special Throwback Series. I am re-release episodes from my archive that are near and dear to my heart!

In today's episode, we discuss:

- Why you cling to control to feel safe

- The unexpected reason desiring control can actually be a good thing

- The difference between wanting control and being a bully

- 4 ways to release control (so you can feel more confident!)

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Have you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I'd love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind the scenes, and freaking amazing guests.

If you're feeling really generous, I'd love for you to give me a review on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton!

Imposter syndrome plagues even the most successful leaders. Can you relate? The more successful you are, the less you feel like you deserve it. I used to call myself the "accidental entrepreneur" because I didn't feel like I really was worthy of the business I had built.

This episode is a part of a special Throwback Series. I am re-release episodes from my archive that are near and dear to my heart!

In today's episode, we discuss:

– The lies that Imposter Syndrome whispers to even the most accomplished business leaders

– What I call "the belief window" and how it affects our ability to RECEIVE praise

– My experience with Imposter Syndrome and how I reconcile that I DO belong

– Why working hard and NOT doing everything yourself does NOT make you a fraud

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Have you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I'd love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind the scenes, and freaking amazing guests.

If you're feeling really generous, I'd love for you to give me a review on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton!

Do you identify as a driven person? What happens when you push yourself to do better at all costs, but the pursuit actually destroys your happiness?

My guest today, Doug Brackmann, shares insight into our constant state of self-sabotage.

Doug is one of the leading psychologists to some of the most successful and driven entrepreneurs, pro athletes, executives, and other top performers.

Find out the most sabotaging thing you can do as a driven person and how you can primarily transform this human experience.

This episode is a part of a special Throwback Series. I am re-release episodes from my archive that are near and dear to my heart!

In this episode, you will hear:

- Why driven is synonymous with the impostor syndrome

- Finding safety in the here and now

- Techniques in noticing your truth

- How your pursuit of better can destroy your happiness now

What it means to balance all aspects of your life and have grace for yourself

Subscribe and Review

Have you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I'd love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind the scenes, and freaking amazing guests.

If you're feeling really generous, I'd love for you to give me a review on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton!