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  • The Inner Critic: Your Worst Enemy or Greatest Motivator?

    ShowNotes:

    In this episode of the "Go Be Great" podcast, host Karena Calhoun discusses strategies for exposing and overcoming the inner critic. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, mindfulness, self-reflection, personal growth, and mental wellness practices such as therapy and self-care. Karena provides practical tips for challenging negative self-talk and surrounding yourself with positive and supportive people. Karena concludes by reminding listeners that you have the power to overcome the inner critic and live an authentic life.

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    Quotes:

    00:04:57, "When you're mindful, you can recognize when the inner critic is active and observe it objectively, then you can choose how to respond to it."


    TimeStamps:

    Self-awareness [00:02:11]
    The importance of self-awareness in exposing the inner critic is discussed, and how it can help identify triggers that activate the inner critic.


    Mental wellness [00:08:54]
    The importance of mental wellness in coping with stress, anxiety, and negative self-talk is emphasized, and strategies such as therapy, prayer, meditation, and self-care are suggested.


    Practical strategies [00:10:19]
    Practical strategies for exposing the inner critic are given, including self-awareness through journaling, challenging negative self-talk with affirmations, seeking professional help, and surrounding oneself with positive and supportive people.



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    13 min
  • From Hindrance to Help: How to Combat The Inner Critic

    ShowNotes:

    In this episode of the Go Be Great podcast, host and expert life strategist Karena Calhoun discusses the topic of combating the inner critic. She defines the inner critic as a voice inside of us that can hold us back from living our authentic lives and suggests recognizing it and separating ourselves from it. Karena emphasizes the importance of living with purpose and aligning our actions with our values. She provides practical strategies for combating the inner critic, including practicing self-care, setting boundaries, and seeking support from others. Karena concludes by reminding listeners that they are not the inner critic that they hear and that self-work and self-growth are daily practices that require effort and dedication.

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    Quotes To Listen Out For:

    🔑00:08:06, "If you believe that you can only make a hundred thousand dollars a year, if you believe that there's nothing else left for you out there, that whatever career or business you're in is so saturated that that is the ceiling for you, then that is exactly what you're gonna do. You are gonna limit yourself. That's a fixed mindset."

    🔑00:14:50, "A win is a win."


    Karena Calhoun, life strategist, Go Be Great, Podcast, inner critic, life purpose, confidence, fulfillment, hindrances, mental wellness, growth mindset, self-care, setting boundaries, support, celebrating successes, achievable goals, journaling, evidence, logic, professional help, reframing negative self-talk, living with purpose, achieving goals, subscribe.


    23 min
  • From Lost to Found: Discovering Your Purpose in Life

    ShowNotes:

    In this episode of the Go Be Great podcast, host Karena Calhoun discusses the importance of discovering and living with purpose. She emphasizes the need for self-reflection, personal growth, and intentional choices to live a fulfilling life. Karena suggests reflecting on values, interests, skills, passions, strengths, and talents to discover one's purpose. Once discovered, it is important to align one's life with it and make intentional choices that support it. The benefits of living with purpose include greater meaning, fulfillment, direction, authenticity, and the ability to inspire oneself and others. Karena encourages listeners to stay true to themselves.

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    Are you interested in being a guest on the show? Grab this link, create your profile, submit your request, and we will review your submission within ten days. If we believe you're a great fit, we will reach out to you to schedule a recording!

    Make your notes personal. Grab my limited quantity notebooks today. But remember, don't just take notes...take ACTION! https://gobegreatcoachcing.com



    Karena Calhoun, Go Be Great Podcast, purpose, living with intention, self-reflection, personal growth, intentional choices, fulfilling life, direction, authenticity, inspiring, values, interests, skills, passions, strengths, talents, unique contribution, material success, overcoming limiting beliefs, developing new skills, habits, greater meaning, fulfillment.

    10 min
  • Seeing Things Differently With Dr. Anne Marie Ristow

    When asked of Dr. Anne Marie: what is your goal for being on The Go Be Great! Podcast?


    Here's her response: To uplift women in valuing there stories by being vulnerable and open about.


    More about Dr. Anne Marie:


    For over twenty-five years, Dr. Anne Marie Ristow has been a noteworthy leader in advocating for diversity and inclusion. You may know her from her work as a professor at Windsor University's Business Administration program where she guides master's level students through organizational leadership and organizational behavior studies but Dr. Ristow is also internationally recognized for her nonprofit, SEE, Inc (Systematic Equity Edits, Inc). SEE, Inc. focuses on the intentionality of squelching marginalizations by delving into the necessary mind-shifts for truly cohesive learning, leading and living to occur. A Fulbright Scholar,

    Dr. Ristow takes her research studies to the business sector by breaking down existing biases, unconscious or conscious for a productive, successful environment for all.

    Website URL: https://seethingsdifferently.org

    LinkedIn: linedin.com/in/see-things-differently

    Twitter: @‌ristowanne1

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    Ready to be a guest on the show?  We'd love for you to create and submit your profile to us!  Once we have received and reviewed it, we will email you a link to schedule your recording if you're a great fit.

    If you're interested but unsure if you're ready to be a featured guest, you may want to grab my mini e-course to help you get ready.  Hundreds of budding and established entrepreneurs have sought to be on my podcast.  Not all of them were approved.  To be honest...some just were not ready, which was evident.

    Are you a woman wanting to live your life on purpose? We’re here to help women overcome the inner stumbling blocks holding them back from living authentically. You can listen in and learn how to break through limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and procrastination to achieve your goals and live your life of purpose and authenticity.

    Your host, Karena Calhoun, has been there before–she knows what it feels like to be stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by everything going on in life. She’s learned how important it is not only to set goals so that they become reality instead of just dreams.

    And now she wants to share. Click the button below to submit your request to be a guest.

    31 min
  • Living UnCovered With Bernice George

    What is your goal for being on The Go Be Great! Podcast?

    My goal is to serve more women through a message of hope. I believe women can experience deep transformation when we know and understand who we are and who we can become.


    Dr. Bernice George, the owner of Dr. Bernice George's Coaching, is headquartered in England, UK, and is a Psychologist, Counsellor, and Personal Development Coach.


    She speaks effectively, thoroughly, and deeply on Personal development coaching as well as Identity and self-advocacy.


    Here’s what Dr. Bernice had to say:

    In my diverse professional experience, one golden thread weaves through a canvas that portrays connections to one's highest power, purpose, and passion.

    I believe that meaning, freedom, and fulfillment in life are possible when individuals choose to align their actions with a coherent identity, which is informed by core values and beliefs.


    My own values of love, truth, justice, growth, and service to humanity ignite my vision, mission, and motivation to help women rhythmically clear the hurdles of self- and other-imposed limitations and transition to an integrated state of Bravery, Empowerment, and Shrewdness, so they can hone and unleash their Talents, and shine as a woman at her B-E-S-T.


    When asked what is the one thing listeners need to know about working with you? Here’s what Dr. Bernice had to say:

    I care about you and what's important to you and will help you empower yourself to be your BEST.

    Learn more about and connect with Dr. Bernice at https://bernicegeorgecoach.com


    GO BE GREAT! WITH COACH KARENA PODCAST

    Ready to be a guest on the show?  We'd love for you to create and submit your profile to us!  Once we have received and reviewed it, we will email you a link to schedule your recording if you're a great fit.

    If you're interested but unsure if you're ready to be a featured guest, you may want to grab my mini e-course to help you get ready.  Hundreds of budding and established entrepreneurs have sought to be on my podcast.  Not all of them were approved.  To be honest...some just were not ready, which was evident.

    Are you a woman wanting to live your life on purpose? We’re here to help women overcome the inner stumbling blocks holding them back from living authentically. You can listen in and learn how to break through limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and procrastination to achieve your goals and live your life of purpose and authenticity.

    Your host, Karena Calhoun, has been there before–she knows what it feels like to be stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by everything going on in life. She’s learned how important it is not only to set goals so that they become reality instead of just dreams.

    And now she wants to share. Click the button below to submit your request to be a guest.

    34 min
  • Taking Your Self Care Deeper With Kimisha King
    • What is your goal for being on The Go Be Great! Podcast
    • My Goal is to tell my story in hopes of connecting with your community and encouraging them to tell and embrace their story as well. I want to impact, influence, and empower them to be GREAT!

      • What is the one thing listeners need to know about working with you?
      • I am vision focused!


        Barbados-based Kimisha King - Visionary Strategist & Life Purpose Coach, has built a reputation through her volunteerism; this exceptional Barbadian dedicates her life and resources to ensuring that women and youth are equipped with the strategies to reach their goals. Over 500+ media houses have featured her throughout the USA and in Nigeria. She holds a degree in labor and employment relations, law, and Government political studies. Kimisha has also achieved a Level 4 Caribbean Vocational Qualification in Assessment for Management. She is a certified Internal Verifier for National and Caribbean Vocational Qualifications.

        She’s an Author, Publisher, Podcaster, international speaker, content creator, certified master trainer, certified international life purpose coach, visionary strategist, and entrepreneur. Her primary focus is helping women between the ages of 16-60. Kimisha is also the Founder and CEO of Queensmindset. Through her platform, women are taught how to redesign their lives with her framework and reimagine your reality ™.

        Learn more about Kimisha and her services by visiting www.queensmindset.net. 

        Queensmindset was created to inspire women of color, provide insight, and discuss all women-related issues. The focus of Queensmindset is to challenge women to think differently by impacting and empowering them to reach their fullest potential. Our motto is ALL women are powerful, and together, unity is the strength I chose to Impact and Empower.


        Ready to be a guest on the show?  We'd love for you to create and submit your profile to us!  Once we have received and reviewed it, if you're a great fit, then we will email you a link to schedule your recording.

        If you're interested but unsure if you're ready to be a featured guest, you may want to grab my mini e-course to help you get ready.  Hundreds of budding and established entrepreneurs have sought to be on my podcast.  Not all of them were approved.  To be honest...some just were not ready, which was evident.

        Are you a woman wanting to live your life on purpose? We’re here to help women overcome the inner stumbling blocks holding them back from living authentically. You can listen in and learn how to break through limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and procrastination to achieve your goals and live your life of purpose and authenticity.

        Your host, Karena Calhoun, has been there before–she knows what it feels like to be stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by everything going on in life. She’s learned how important it is not only to set goals so that they become reality instead of just dreams.

        25 min
      • Creating Your Passion Project With Elizabeth Solaru

        London, United Kingdom-based Elizabeth Solaru is a Speaker, Business Coach author, international keynote speaker, and an award-winning entrepreneur. Formerly a Scientist and Headhunter, she has honed her expertise in luxury selling, having successfully set up and run the world-renowned and multi-award-winning atelier Elizabeth's Cake Emporium and the Luxury Business Emporium.

        Author of the best-selling book OPULENCIA, Elizabeth is the founder of the Luxury Business Podcast and co-host of the Luxury News Weekly Podcast, a humorous and informative news commentary podcast focusing on luxury news and the business of luxury.

        She is an international speaker who has spoken in 30 cities around the world. Charming and engaging, she is able to impart her content to her clients with a unique style that is remembered long after the event. She is widely regarded as one of the few people to truly articulate the psychology and buying habits of high-end clients, and she is currently writing her second book LUXCELERATE on buying and selling in the luxury space.

        Elizabeth has been invited to speak to business schools and organizations across the world, including JP Morgan, Ernst and Young, the NHS CEO Development Programme, the ACEVO Leadership Development Programme, Leaders Unltd at the Cabinet Office, GTBank, Bridelux, Wedx Italia, Said Business School, Warwick Business School, Ashridge Business School, and Strathclyde Business School. She has been featured on the BBC, Sky TV, and Channel 4.

        Learn more about Elizabeth at https://luxurybusinessemporium.com/

        A few other featured guest spotlights Elizabeth has secured:

        https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/triumph-over-adversity-with-elizabeth-solaru/id1455240825?i=1000525512765

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3uY8_ZssbQ

        https://www.hannahgwilliams.com/elizabeth-solaru

        https://iamazeemdigital.com/blog/elizabeth-solaru-podcast-interview/


        GO BE GREAT! WITH COACH KARENA PODCAST

        Ready to be a guest on the show?  We'd love for you to create and submit your profile to us!  Once we have received and reviewed it, if you're a great fit, then we will email you a link to schedule your recording.

        If you're interested but not sure if you're ready to be a featured guest, then you may want to grab my mini e-course to help you get ready.  Hundreds of budding and established entrepreneurs have sought to be on my podcast.  Not all of them were approved.  To be honest...some just were not ready, which was evident.

        Are you a woman wanting to live your life on purpose? We’re here to help women overcome the inner stumbling blocks holding them back from living their authentic life. You can listen in and learn how to break through limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and procrastination to achieve your goals and live your life of purpose and authenticity.

        Your host, Karena Calhoun, has been there before–she knows what it feels like to be stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by everything going on in life. She’s learned how important it is not only to set goals so that they become reality instead of just dreams.

        And now she wants to share.
        Click the button below to submit your request to be a guest.
        30 min
      • Women's History Month 2023 Spotlight Sara Im

        This month I have the pleasure of honoring women from around the United States who have impacted the world and were featured guests on the Go Be Great Podcast. I am thrilled beyond words to have this opportunity.

        This week's Women's History highlight is Sara Im, who teaches that wellness is the quality of being healthy in mind, body, and spirit.

        As a Holistic Wellness Consultant and a Motivational Speaker, Sara's goal is to help you achieve your goals for a healthier, happier, more productive lifestyle.

        Sara's mission is to inspire, motivate and encourage people to have hope, resilience, and a positive perspective in their life.

        When she survived the Killing Fields, it was partially because she was given a job in the kitchen where she could nourish her very sick body with food.

        Sara's been a Holistic Wellness Consultant for more than ten years, drawn to this calling by her belief in the importance of preventative healthcare to achieve and maintain optimal health.


        Sara has made it her purpose to help people learn how easy it is to make their health choices enjoyable and affordable. She doesn’t merely want to sell you products; rather, she wants to provide you with the information you need to make your own selections from among a variety of local resources.

        Sara wants you to live your life with vigor, enthusiasm, and joy.

        Sara wants to help you achieve your goals for improved health, with help to manage your blood sugar, weight, blood pressure, and exercise regimen.

        Sara also wants to help you achieve better health in the most natural way possible.

        To help you get started, go to Sara's website and schedule a free consult.

        https://www.saraim.com/wellness

        GO BE GREAT! WITH COACH KARENA PODCAST

        Ready to be a guest on the show?  We'd love for you to create and submit your profile to us!  Once we have received and reviewed it, if you're a great fit, then we will email you a link to schedule your recording.

        If you're interested but not sure if you're ready to be a featured guest, then you may want to grab my mini e-course to help you get ready.  Hundreds of budding and established entrepreneurs have sought to be on my podcast.  Not all of them were approved.  To be honest...some just were not ready, which was evident.

        Are you a woman wanting to live your life on purpose? We’re here to help women overcome the inner stumbling blocks holding them back from living their authentic life. You can listen in and learn how to break through limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and procrastination to achieve your goals and live your life of purpose and authenticity.

        Your host, Karena Calhoun, has been there before–she knows what it feels like to be stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by everything going on in life. She’s learned how important it is not only to set goals so that they become reality instead of just dreams.

        And now she wants to share.
        Click here to submit your request to be a guest.
        24 min
      • Women's History Month 2023 Spotlight Martha Van Dam

        This month I have the pleasure of honoring women from around the United States who have impacted the world and were featured guests on the Go Be Great Podcast. I am thrilled beyond words to have this opportunity.

        This week's Women's History highlight is Martha Van Dam, who's dedicated her work and purpose to helping people to live beyond betrayal, live beyond cancer, and live beyond dieting.

        Martha is experienced in treating PTSD, OCD, and Co-Dependency. Whether these issues arise from circumstances of abuse, marital affairs, divorce, grief, or terminal illness, Martha can help you find healing, peace, and empowerment.

        Martha earned degrees from Auburn University and Troy State University to prepare herself for treating clients like you. Her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Counseling gave her the foundation to build her career in trauma treatment. She is also a trained and certified Crisis Responder and has trained through the Military Ministry in care and counsel for Combat Trauma. Martha has also gained her certification through the American Association of Christian Counselors as a Family Mediator and Pre-Marital and Marital Counselor.

        If you'd like to visit Martha's online home and learn more, click this link - https://marthavandam.com


        GO BE GREAT! WITH COACH KARENA PODCAST

        Ready to be a guest on the show?  We'd love for you to create and submit your profile to us!  Once we have received and reviewed it, if you're a great fit, then we will email you a link to schedule your recording.

        If you're interested but not sure if you're ready to be a featured guest, then you may want to grab my mini e-course to help you get ready.  Hundreds of budding and established entrepreneurs have sought to be on my podcast.  Not all of them were approved.  To be honest...some just were not ready, which was evident.

        Are you a woman wanting to live your life on purpose? We’re here to help women overcome the inner stumbling blocks holding them back from living their authentic life. You can listen in and learn how to break through limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and procrastination to achieve your goals and live your life of purpose and authenticity.

        Your host, Karena Calhoun, has been there before–she knows what it feels like to be stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by everything going on in life. She’s learned how important it is not only to set goals so that they become reality instead of just dreams.

        And now she wants to share.
        Click here to submit your request to be a guest.
        41 min
      • Women's History Month 2023 Spotlight Marquetta Finley

        This month I have the pleasure of honoring women from around the United States who have impacted the world and were featured guests on the Go Be Great Podcast. I am thrilled beyond words to have this opportunity.

        This week's Women's History highlight is Xtraordinary Business Consulting LLC founder and CEO Marquetta Finley.

        Marquetta {affectionately known as "Q"} is a former nonprofit executive and has spent over twenty-five years as a professional in the not-for-profit and nonprofit industry.

        Marquetta is currently President/CEO and Co-Founder of Xtraordinary Business Consulting LLC. She has the wonderful opportunity to pour out her passion for helping nonprofits and small businesses advance their mission and grows and scale their organizations.

        Marquetta enjoys nature, archery, helping others, spending time with her family, and staycationing.

        Marquetta has been married to Morris for sixteen years and has three beautiful daughters.

        If you're looking for a first-class consultant or If you'd like to learn more about and connect with Marquetta, visit her website by clicking this link - https://xtraconsulting.com


        GO BE GREAT! WITH COACH KARENA PODCAST

        Ready to be a guest on the show?  We'd love for you to create and submit your profile to us!  Once we have received and reviewed it, if you're a great fit, then we will email you a link to schedule your recording.

        If you're interested but not sure if you're ready to be a featured guest, then you may want to grab my mini e-course to help you get ready.  Hundreds of budding and established entrepreneurs have sought to be on my podcast.  Not all of them were approved.  To be honest...some just were not ready, which was evident.

        Are you a woman wanting to live your life on purpose? We’re here to help women overcome the inner stumbling blocks holding them back from living their authentic life. You can listen in and learn how to break through limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and procrastination to achieve your goals and live your life of purpose and authenticity.

        Your host, Karena Calhoun, has been there before–she knows what it feels like to be stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by everything going on in life. She’s learned how important it is not only to set goals so that they become reality instead of just dreams.

        And now she wants to share.
        Click here to submit your request to be a guest.
        35 min

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