Marketing Rebels: Breaking Business Barriers

From Fear to Focus: How to Show Up When You Don’t Want To


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Shauna interviews Amie Sponza on overcoming low-motivation with techniques like visualization and "gamifying" goals. Shauna shares her "travel-sized vision" for staying focused.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Breathing Techniques (00:00:51)

    • The power of deep breaths to calm anxiety and center before tough tasks.

    • The Importance of Practice (00:03:09)

      • Showing up doesn't have to be perfect; starting is key. Momentum builds with each step taken.

      • Gamifying Your Approach (00:04:15)

        • Turning tasks into a fun game can help alleviate pressure.

        • Visualization Techniques (00:08:40)

          • Amie talks about visualizing success and the emotions tied to achieving goals, like athletes do.

          • Adjusting Goals (00:12:21)

            • It’s okay to adjust your goals; flexibility is key to growth.

            • Travel-Sized Visions (00:16:50)

              • Amie shares how to condense big aspirations into concise, easily memorable affirmations.

              • Episode Highlights:

                Introduction:Amy Sponza, actor and coach, talks about showing up even when you don't feel like it for growth.

                Main Point #1: Take action, even if it’s imperfect.

                Main Point #2: Visualize your success.

                Main Point #3: Make it fun.

                Real-Life Example:Amy copes with nerves by visualizing success and facing fears, like singing on a ukulele.


                About the Guest:

                Guest Name: Amie SponzaBio: With over 40 years of experience in the creative arts, I coach women navigating life transitions to reignite their passions and leave a lasting legacy. From running a non-profit theatre company to producing films, my journey from an unfulfilling job to a purpose-driven life fuels my mission to empower others. Let's break barriers and craft a life filled with creativity and joy.

                https://actnowlifecoaching.com 


                Key Quotes from the Episode:

                1. “The only failure is quitting. The only failure is giving up on yourself.” – Amy Sponza

                2. “When you can really visualize where you wanna go, you know you want to impact the world in a certain way, and you want to genuinely give of yourself and be of service, that’s when you can really start to move forward.” – Amy Sponza


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                  About Shauna Van Mourik:

                  Shauna helps ambitious Women Coaches and Therapists build authentic, sustainable Six-Figure businesses through powerful brand identity, organic growth strategies, and streamlined content marketing.

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                    Marketing Rebels: Breaking Business BarriersBy Shauna Leigh Van Mourik