Focal Tangent: Perspectives That Shift

Business coach Lianne Kim joined the Focal Tangent Podcast to discuss using individual uniqueness as an asset for attracting desired clients. Lianne explains how her sales and marketing background led her to found Mamas & Co. and become a successful entrepreneur. She offers tips on personal branding and the importance of recognizing one's own 'special sauce'. 

She emphasizes the power of video on social media, and the need for authenticity, challenge, and expertise in engaging content. Lianne also addressed criticism, encouraging comfort with negative feedback. 

A focus was made on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle for business success. Discussions included the benefits of daily exercise, well-structured scheduling, varied diets, and maintaining good gut health.

Highlights - In this incredible episode, you will get to learn:

• The importance of finding your 'Special Sauce'  🌟 and harnessing your authenticity

• Significant techniques to attract more 'Dream Clients' 🤝

• How to use wellness and self-care in entrepreneurship to fuel business growth 🧘‍♀️

• Insights on creating everyday habits that can lead to both business and personal success 📈

• The importance of self-belief throughout your entrepreneurial journey 💪

Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:17 Understanding Your Special Sauce

02:18 The Journey of Building a Community

03:58 Identifying and Harnessing Your Special Sauce

06:01 The Power of Video Content

07:23 Embracing Authenticity and Dealing with Criticism

11:20 The Importance of Personal Branding

14:03 Balancing Personal Life and Business

17:23 The Role of Health and Wellness in Business Success

27:37 The Impact of Daily Habits on Success

30:10 Overcoming Challenges to Establish a Morning Routine

31:11 The Impact of Skipping Morning Movement

31:34 The Mind-Body Connection and Its Influence on Productivity

32:33 The Importance of Seeking Support in Personal Growth

33:31 Overcoming Excuses and Embracing Change

33:53 The Power of Careful Scheduling

34:48 Identifying Activities That Make You Feel Your Best

35:31 The Impact of Habits on Our Lives

35:56 The Benefits of Batching Tasks

37:03 The Importance of Energy Management

38:40 The Power of Entrepreneurship and Designing Your Life

40:10 The Impact of Your Business on Others

40:50 The Importance of Self-Care and Energy Management

45:25 The Power of Healthy Eating and Mindful Eating

58:03 The Journey to Being Your Best Self

Get in touch with Lianne at:

• Website URL:  mamasandco.com
• Instagram URL:  @mamasandco and @liannekimcoach
• LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianne-kim-4b2015a0/?originalSubdomain=ca
• The Business of Thinking Big Podcast: https://www.liannekim.com/blog

In this discussion, Kari Russell, a leadership and self-expression business coach, speaks about the importance of self-expression, defining it as an individual's method of expressing feelings, thoughts, or ideas, whether it's through art, music, writing, or even their own personal style. Kari emphasizes the importance of authenticity, and the challenges between balancing self-expression and societal expectations. She also offers thought-provoking questions for self-reflection and encourages listeners to develop intimacy with their ego. Kari highlights her coaching programs and shares how these programs aim to help individuals build their personal power, strengthen their self-leadership, and transform their self-expression through vulnerability, courage, and self-ownership. Ultimately, Kari's message encourages an examination of one's self-expression in a compassionate light, creating a solid foundation to make more empowered decisions moving forward.

00:00 Introduction to Self Expression

01:02 Guest Introduction: Carrie Russell

02:15 Understanding Self Expression

03:00 The Dual Sides of Self Expression

05:05 The Journey of Self Expression

05:46 The Role of Ego in Self Expression

06:54 Overcoming the Need for External Validation

07:27 The Power of Self Leadership

10:48 Understanding and Embracing Judgment

16:54 The Role of Ego in Self Expression Revisited

27:04 Understanding Self-Knowership and Integrity

27:32 Dealing with Judgments and Self-Identity

28:53 Choosing Your Energy Focus

29:12 Self-Expression and Brand Expression

29:56 Creating Your Brand Identity

30:32 The Impact of Social Media on Self-Expression

31:08 The Importance of Authenticity in Branding

31:39 The Role of Self-Expression in Building Your Brand

33:27 The Journey of Self-Expression

36:38 The Power of Self-Expression

37:03 Tools for Deepening Self-Expression

38:43 The Impact of Self-Expression Prompts

46:06 The Power of Vulnerability and Intimacy in Self-Expression

49:50 Final Thoughts on the Self-Expression Journey

Get in touch with Kari at:

• Website: instagram.com/iamkarirussell
• Instagram: instagram.com/iamkarirussell

Links mentioned in the episode:

studio https://karirussell.kartra.com/page/studio2024 

daily s|ex prompts https://karirussell.kartra.com/page/tqd 

In this conversation, Nathalie Amlani speaks with Michelle Whyte about the topic of connecting and networking more effectively. They discuss personal strategies to combat the stress of networking events, the importance of intentionality and genuine connections, and the value of understanding oneself in order to navigate networking opportunities more authentically. Michelle emphasizes that networking is relational rather than transactional, and states that being prepared with specific questions, actively listening, and knowing oneself and the room are key elements to successful networking. They also share the importance of following up promptly after an event in a deliberate and personalized way, in order to keep the connections alive. They talk about the Etiquette Evolution Academy where entrepreneurs can learn to hone their social skills and build relationships that ultimately benefit their businesses.

Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and Personal Experiences with Networking

01:46 The Importance of Networking and Building Relationships

04:06 The Art of Small Talk and Preparing for Networking Events

09:10 The Importance of Active Listening and Asking the Right Questions

12:32 Handling Different Types of Conversations and Social Anxiety

19:06 The Role of Mindset Shifts in Networking

23:37 Understanding the Importance of Genuine Conversations

24:11 Navigating Networking Events with Unknown Attendees

25:12 Leveraging Networking Events for Market Research

25:39 The Power of Pre-Event Networking

29:07 Strategies for Entering and Exiting Conversations

33:25 Making Yourself Memorable at Networking Events

37:52 The Art of Post-Event Follow-Up

42:27 The Evolution of Etiquette in Networking

Get in touch with Michelle
Website: https://michelleawhyte.com/work-with-me/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/themichelleawhyte/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-whyte-b716a97b/

Cultivating a Growth Mindset and Authentic Sales Techniques with Gazzy Amin

In this episode, Gazzy Amin, a sales consultant for entrepreneurs, shares her journey from the political field to entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the importance of adopting a 'growth mindset' to overcome obstacles and limitations in both personal and professional life. A key focus in the discussion is her approach to authentic selling, which entails letting go of perfectionism and traditional methods, and finding what works best for each individual. In achieving business success, Gazzy encourages listeners to manage their energies effectively, leverage the power of service in sales, and believe in the potential and value of their work.

Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:49 Getting to Know Gazzy Amin: Personal and Professional Journey

02:39 Understanding Growth Mindset: An In-depth Discussion

04:48 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change

07:07 The Power of Manifestation and Growth Mindset

09:03 Practical Steps to Cultivate a Growth Mindset

12:45 The Role of Growth Mindset in Entrepreneurship

18:03 Content Creation and Overcoming Perfectionism

31:06 The Importance of Authenticity in Sales

38:38 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Get in touch with Gazzy  at:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authenticgazzy/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authenticgazzy/

In this discussion, the guest Nadine Moffatt, a mystic, lightworker, channel, healer, guide, Nordic witch, and empath, demystifies energy healing, intuition and awakening feminine energy. 

Nadine explains the importance of becoming 'still', listening to one's inner wisdom, and understanding how the feminine energy works. She emphasizes the importance of aligning one's energy, and how clearing negative emotions and limiting beliefs can clear the 'static' from one's 'antenna' and improve their ability to attract what they want in life. 

Also, she showcases the importance of acknowledging and processing emotions for a healthy mental state. Lastly, Nadine introduces her upcoming Mystical Mastermind, a membership collective, steeped in magic and rituals for those wanting to deepen their understanding of the topics discussed.

Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

01:02 Guest Introduction: Nadine Moffatt

03:24 The Story Behind 'Becoming Still'

05:22 Understanding Modern Day Witchcraft

10:08 The Importance of Embracing Stillness

14:41 Exploring the Divine Feminine Energy

17:55 The Power of Processing Emotions

23:05 Attracting Success through Energy Management

24:41 Understanding Self and Attracting Success

25:27 Clearing the Static: Emotions and Limiting Beliefs

26:38 Reframing Feelings of Lack

28:56 The Power of Attraction and Trust

33:49 Listening to Your Intuition and Guides

35:44 The Practice of Energy Healing

38:21 Starting Your Journey with Meditation

41:44 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Promotions

Get in touch with Nadine  at:

• Website URL:  https://www.becomingstill.ca/
• Instagram URL:  https://www.instagram.com/becoming_still
• LinkedIn Link:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/becomingstill/
• Facebook Link - https://www.facebook.com/becomingstill
• Other Links (Such as a podcast or blog) : https://www.becomingstill.ca/journey-to-stillness/

Links mentioned in the episode:
Mystical Mastermind™ Collective launching on Ostara/Spring Equinox - get on the VIP Waitlist and be the firs to know. (email [email protected]) And then receive a 15 min FREE Yoga Nidra Meditation when you join my newsletter. https://mailchi.mp/bfeeaccffffe/joinmylist

Maximizing Engagement with Hooks on Instagram

The episode discusses the rising trend of using engaging 'hooks' at the start of Instagram reels and other social media content to immediately captivate viewers. The speaker explains that the hook can be presented as a caption or as overlay text on videos. After the hook, the content should provide insights and include a call to action. Several examples of trending hooks are provided, such as 'unpopular opinion', 'point of view', 'how my client went from zero to hero', and 'truth bombs'. The speaker encourages listeners to experiment with these hooks, promising to provide a list of examples and showcasing how they use the strategy on their own social media pages.

00:00 Introduction to Engaging Hooks

00:25 Applying Hooks to Your Content

00:54 The Caption Formula

01:07 Examples of Trending Hooks

02:38 How to Use Hooks Effectively

02:51 Conclusion and Invitation to Share

Connect with Nathalie:

• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/pictonatphotography 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pictonatbrandingcreative/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-amlani/ 
• Website:  https://pictonat.com

In this episode, the podcast host Nathalie Amlani discusses a year-long hiatus from her podcast, 'The Focal Tangent:  Perspectives That Shift.’' A retreat in Costa Rica provided a profound emotional shift that led her to take an intentional pause from her work to concentrate on personal matters. 

During this time, she experienced various emotions like grief, vulnerability, sadness, renewal, and inner strength. She discusses how her pause resulted in positive outcomes for her business and personal life, emphasizing the importance of self-care, decluttering and the power of vulnerability. 

Towards the end, she emphasizes the importance of discussing mental health in improving overall wellbeing and promises to bring fresh content on the podcast that revolves around inner growth and transformation.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back

00:22 The Unplanned Break and Its Impact

02:40 Emotional Journey: Grief, Vulnerability, and Sadness

05:02 Renewal, Inner Strength, and Advocacy

07:15 The Power of Decluttering and Energy Shift

09:11 Strengthening Intuition and Inner Knowing

10:08 The Transformation and Renewed Self

10:51 The Importance of Mental Health Conversations

11:46 Embracing the Deep and the Darkness

12:13 The Way Forward: Fresh Content and Connections

The next season brings 22 fresh episodes and compelling topics, stay tuned!

Stay in touch with Nathalie:

• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/pictonatphotography 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pictonatbrandingcreative/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-amlani/ 
• Website:  https://pictonat.com  

When you think of doing a video for your business, how does it feel? Good? Uncomfortable? Initially, for me, I was super uncomfortable and tried to make it perfect. The reality is, it’s never perfect, and the more imperfect it is, the more engagement I got.  Whaattt?  A recent study by Wyzowl reported that people share videos at twice the rate than any other form of content. It also found that 84% of people were convinced to buy a product or service based on the brand’s video.  Video content is increasingly becoming an important part of every brand’s content marketing strategy.  Today we’re going to dive into showing up on short-form video for your brand and business with a special guest, Sarah Weiss, a Social Media strategist.  

About Sarah:

Sarah is a social media strategist who specializes in short-form videos like TikTok and Instagram Reels! She gets online business owners visible on video so they can land dreamy clients! When she's not over on TikTok, Sarah loves spending time with her puppies, fiancé and jamming out to Broadway showtunes. 

Episode Highlights:

• Sarah’s career change from speech therapist to social media strategist (just a fun fact lol)
• Showing up on short-form video for your brand/business
• Why video is important to incorporate and why it's not going anywhere
• How to show up authentically
• Actionable tips to start getting on video today (hooks, video structure, etc)

Thanks, Sarah for sharing your zone of genius for on short-form video to help get online business owners more visible so that they can land their dream clients!  This episode will truly shift your perspective.

Connect with Sarah Weiss: 

• Website:  www.onbrandbysarah.com 
• Instagram:  www.instagram.com/onbrandbysarah  
• Tiktok:  www.tiktok.com/@onbrandbysarah 
• Facebook:  www.facebook.com/onbrandbysarah 
• 20 Hooks for IG and Instagram Reels:  https://onbrandbysarah.com/#freebie 

Connect with Nathalie:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pictonatphoto/  
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/pictonatphotography 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pictonatbrandingcreative/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-amlani/ 
• Join the Free Focal Tangent:  Brand Builder Society Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/brandbuildersociety 
• Website:  https://pictonat.com  

One of the key ways to grow your business and expand your reach is through partnerships and collaboration.  Yes, a lot of it has to do with relationship building but time is precious. We want to take on the right opportunities and make it a fruitful relationship.  One of my key values is community and connection and I'm so happy to dive deeper into this space with today’s topic ‘Prepared to partner - being ready for YES moments with Amelia Roberts, Business Development Advisor, and  Collaboration Consultant.

About Amelia:

Amelia is a registered nurse by trade who fell in love with marketing and sales (it turns out the process for each matched her expertise with scientific methods perfectly).

Amelia's almost 20 years in healthcare and 6 years in business have proven that most challenges with advancing in a career or business result from:

A) a story that is not being told

B) a collaboration that is not happening

C) both A and B

Now, alongside other hats, individuals and teams hire Amelia to regain control of their day, quarter, or year with the RIGHT collaborations.

When she is not teaching leaders how to do less marketing while making more impact by developing relationships at scale, Amelia enjoys spending time on #teamnap as well as planning both real and imagined food tours.

Episode Highlights:

• How to go after the collaborations that will help your business grow
• How to know when to say yes or no to a collaboration opportunity
• Examples of collaborations for your business: podcasts, panels, virtual summits, sponsorship, a book to give (swag), masterminds, referral partners, affiliates
• Setting expectations
• Being ready to receive using the SCALE framework
• Using the BOND framework:  Browse, Observe, Nurture, Deliver
• Questions to consider when seeking collaborations:  Why you, Why them? Why now?

Quote:  “Ask for what we want and be prepared to receive.”  Maya Angelou

Thanks, Amelia for sharing your zone of genius for how to launch and create copy that converts, this episode will truly shift your perspective.

Grab the Scale with Sanity guide that shares an easier and simpler way to grow your audience while preserving your well-being. http://bit.ly/getinfrontofanyone 

You can connect with Amelia on:

• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameliaroberts/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talk2amelia 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/talk2amelia   
• YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/AmeliaRDream100 
• Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solutionsbyameliadotcom  

Connect with Nathalie:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pictonatphoto/  
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/pictonatphotography 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pictonatbrandingcreative/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-amlani/ 
• Join the Free Focal Tangent:  Brand Builder Society Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/brandbuildersociety 
• Website:  https://pictonat.com

One day… I dream of having my own business, with flexibility in my schedule, making my desired income… having a team, and becoming well known and big! The reality is… anything is possible. The bumps in the road are lessons and tests to help us continuously expand.  What you imagine now may look a lot different later… today we’re going to dive into high performance leadership for Sustainable Scaling and Business Growth with Dinah Hampson, founder, and CEO of Pivot Sport Medicine and Orthopedics.

“Little raindrops make lasting ripples.”  Dinah Hampson

About Dinah:  

Dinah completed her B.A. in Health Studies at Queen’s University and B.Sc. in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. Her passion for Sport Physio led her to active membership in Sport Physio Canada, acquisition of her Sport Physio Diploma and her International Sports Physiotherapist qualification. Dinah holds the Diploma of Manual &; Manipulative Therapy, multiple clinical certifications, and is an examiner for new Sport Physio candidates.

Dinah trained in classical ballet. She regularly assesses and treats dancers from professional dance companies and associated training programs as well as community/competitive dancers.

Dinah founded Pivot Sport Medicine in 2003, 15 years later founding Pivot Dancer.  Dinah, with Pivot Dancer, consults with clinicians and dancers worldwide. 

Since 2000 Dinah has held a status faculty position at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy. Dinah is honoured that students have nominated her for the teaching and mentorship awards she has received.

Dinah is happiest using her knowledge to promote high performance in others.

Episode Highlights:

• How Dinah founded her thriving businesses Pivot Sport and Pivot Dancer
• Expert recommendations on stepping  into high performance leadership
• Why it’s important to really know everything about your business 
• How to recognize the potential opportunity in every choice you make
• Key lessons learned from the journey to achieving sustainable scaling the business growth

“Do something you enjoy. Life is too short to be tired, angry and disappointed.” ~ Dinah Hampson

Thanks, Dinah for sharing your zone of genius on high performance leadership for Sustainable Scaling and Business Growth, this episode will truly shift your perspective.

Connect with Dinah: 

• Website: https://pivotsmo.com/, https://pivotdancer.com/ https://dinahhampson.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pivotdancer/, https://www.instagram.com/pivotsport/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinah-hampson-27b6a6/

Connect with Nathalie:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pictonatphoto/  
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/pictonatphotography 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pictonatbrandingcreative/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-amlani/ 
• Join the Free Focal Tangent:  Brand Builder Society Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/brandbuildersociety 
• Website:  https://pictonat.com