Diary of a Doer

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself? Nobody wants to suffer twice in life. If you can prevent future mistakes, why wouldn't you? 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 lessons of leadership I had to learn the hard way — so you don't have to!

- The importance of setting boundaries early and often.

- Why "hustle" isn't the only way to achieve success.

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If you're a leader, entrepreneur, or business owner, you're probably used to feeling like you need to be in control.

But the truth is, that's not always possible - and trying to hold onto control can actually do more harm than good.

In this podcast, I explore why it's so hard to let go and offer some tips for doing so effectively. Ready to take your business to the next level?

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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As business owners, it's important that we take time for ourselves and enjoy the things we love. After all, if we're not happy and enjoying life, how can we expect our businesses to thrive?

However, it's easy to get wrapped up in work and lose sight of the fun. In this podcast, we discuss a few ways you can give yourself permission to have more fun as a business owner and how to integrate it into your team culture as well.

In today's episode, we discuss:

- Why fun opens the doors to ideation, creativity and inspiration. - How to stop feeling enslaved to moving the needle at all times. - How to give yourself permission to create space for fun and connection in your organization. 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.

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It's easy to feel upset and disappointed when a team member decides to leave your company. But it's important to remember that this is a natural part of the business cycle - people come and go, and it doesn't necessarily reflect badly on you as a leader.

Instead of dwelling on the negative, use this opportunity to evaluate your team dynamic and see if there are any areas that you can improve. Here are some tips for grieving the loss of a team member in a productive way.

In today's episode, we discuss:

- How to deal with saying goodbye to a teammate you really cared about.

- What to learn from the employees who have bad endings with your company.

- If you should ever keep the door open to former employees who want to return to your organization.

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In any leadership role, there will be seasons of life that are harder than others. It's during these times when it's most important to lead well and rely on your team. Here are some tips for how to do just that.

In today's episode, we will discuss:

- The benefits of being honest about personal growth in your leadership

- The truth of leading when you are in a hard seasons of life

- Why you shouldn't feel guilty and martyr yourself

- How to be brutally honest about your expectations and invite your team to step up

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Whether you love it or hate it, you have to talk about money as a leader.

Your feelings and beliefs about money affect your leadership and may also be the reason you make unwise or fear-based financial decisions.

Can you relate?

You don't have to feel like a victim to your money story or money mindset. Ready for a change?

In today's episode, you will hear:

- What the heck is the difference between a money story, money mindset and money block — and why you should care.

- Reasons that money blocks are affecting your leadership.

- Three tips for changing your money story, so you can make better financial decisions

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Have you ever gotten feedback about your leadership and been like, "PSH - I'll listen to you when you've walked a mile in my shoes!"

Leadership is a hard job…and feeling like your leadership or your business operations are fair-game for criticism makes it even harder.

Today, I want to share my take on feedback in leadership. I'll also share what I've learned about when to internalize what people say, or let their opinion roll off my back.

In today's episode you'll learn:

- The three different camps leaders fall into when it comes to feedback

- When you should pay attention to feedback that falls into a pattern

- How to process advise that doesn't align with your experience

- Why welcoming feedback builds a stronger team experience

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No matter how great of a team you build, sometimes, people have to move on. When that happens, you can't wave a magic wand and replace people overnight. You have to start again.

Today's episode is my story of rebuilding my entire team. The process is hard, but there is a lot of learning and hope that comes from it, as well.

In this episode you'll learn:

- The truth about how it feels when you lose quality teammates to new opportunities or life challenges.

- My process for dealing with the grief, overwhelm, hope and stress of starting again.

- How to find the silver lining with a new team — this is a chance for a fresh start!

- Why knowing your Ideal Teammate Avatar is so important to this process.Subscribe and Review

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As an entrepreneur, there is no shortage of advice about how to build or run a business. You can't open Facebook or Instagram without seeing a fear-based caption from a Guru that makes you feel like anything other than their way is the wrong way.

I'm all for learning from trusted advisors, but never at the expense of your own authenticity. Today's episode serves one purpose: to challenge you to build a business on your own terms.

In today's episode you'll learn:

- How to lead in alignment with your values, even if that means going against the grain

- Why authenticity helps you find your tribe and specialize

- How to respond to unsolicited advice and what to do instead

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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.

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There has been a 115% increase in remote work since 2015. If you are adjusting to the telecommuting lifestyle as a Leader and need tips…this episode is for you.

Your team needs the same level of support and engagement in a remote environment, as much as they would in a physical office.

If you are thinking of building a remote team — or have to pivot due to the pandemic — I want to help you get it right.

In today's episode, we discuss:

- 5 tips to keep in mind when building a remote team- The impact of visibility- Why you must prioritize culture- How to set boundaries for a healthy work-life balance

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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!