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Go Be Great

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Go Be Great episodes

  • Side Hustle to Success: Business Building with a 9-5

    Hello, everyone! I'm Karena Calhoun, your life and business strategist, and today we're diving into a much-needed conversation about balancing a full-time 9-5 job while building a successful side hustle!


    In this video, we’ll cover:

    👍🏾Mindset Shifts: How to view your 9-5 as your first investor in your business journey.

    👍🏾Micro Time Strategies: Learn how to leverage small pockets of time for focused, impactful work.

    👍🏾High Leverage Activities: Focusing on tasks that bring significant results without burning out.

    👍🏾Boundaries & Energy Management: Tips to manage your time and energy effectively, ensuring you stay on track without sacrificing your health or family time.


    Whether you're working a traditional 9-5 or managing a demanding schedule, you CAN achieve success in your business. It's all about strategy and consistency!


    https://influentialintrovertedwomen.com/utlimate-roadmap

    23 min
  • The First Step to Freedom: Creating Your Escape Vision

    Welcome to Today’s Session!


    In this video, I’m thrilled to guide you through the first essential step to creating your freedom-based business. If you’ve ever dreamt of escaping the nine-to-five grind, this is for you! Join me as we dive into the importance of crafting your escape vision and understanding what personal freedom truly means.


    **What You’ll Learn:**

    - How to clarify your "why" for wanting to leave the traditional workforce.

    - The significance of defining your escape vision.

    - Tips for visualizing your future and creating a lifestyle that aligns with your values.


    Whether you’re watching live or catching the replay, drop an emoji in the comments to share your daydreams of working from anywhere in the world! I want to hear from you!


    Don’t forget to check out my resource hub linked in the comments for more tools, strategy sessions, and resources to kickstart your journey!


    Let’s embark on this journey to freedom together!


    **Subscribe** for more empowering content and hit the notification bell to stay updated!


    https://influentialintrovertedwomen.com/resource-hub


    17 min
  • Reclaim Your Power: A Conversation with Gianine Strang of Movement Medicine

    In this episode of the Go Be Great with Coach Karena podcast, host Karena Calhoun welcomes a special guest, Gianine Strang, the founder of Movement Medicine. Gianine is a professional dancer, coach, and healer who specializes in helping individuals reclaim their personal power.


    Together, they discuss the importance of being fully connected to oneself, the process of regaining confidence, and the transformative journey of self-awareness. Gianine shares her personal story of overcoming anxiety and panic attacks, finding her own strength, and how she now helps others do the same.


    Tune in for an inspiring conversation about owning your power, trusting your intuition, and embracing confidence in all areas of life. If you're ready to make a change, this episode will motivate you to take that first step!


    Don’t forget to connect with Gianine through her website for a personal consultation and to learn more about her new signature program, "Reclaim Your Power."


    Connect with Gianine:

    https://www.movement-medicine.net/

    15 min
  • Balancing Your 9-5 While Building Your Business as an Introverted Woman

    In this episode, I’m diving deep into how introverted women can successfully build and scale their businesses while still working full-time jobs. Balancing life and entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be overwhelming! I’ll share actionable tips for managing your energy, setting boundaries, and leveraging your unique strengths as an introvert to thrive in business and life.


    If you’re tired of the hustle culture and looking for a more harmonious, fulfilling way to navigate your entrepreneurial journey, this conversation is for you!


    Key Takeaways:

    * How to manage your energy effectively as an introvert

    * Time-saving strategies for balancing a full-time job and your business

    * The power of outsourcing and delegation to avoid burnout

    * Setting boundaries and avoiding distractions to stay focused

    33 min
  • Mastering the Art of Handling Objections

    Welcome back to another episode of our 4-week sales series! This week, we’re wrapping things up by tackling one of the most challenging aspects of sales—handling objections. If you've ever struggled with overcoming objections during your sales calls, whether it’s about price, timing, or uncertainty, this video is for you!


    In this episode, Coach Karena will guide you through:

    • The three major objections most clients bring up.
    • Why objections are not rejections—but opportunities to build trust.
    • Practical strategies to handle objections confidently.
    • How to listen actively, empathize, clarify concerns, and reframe objections.

    • Whether you're watching live or catching the replay, drop your questions in the comments or DM me directly, and let's dive into the art of mastering objections!


      Don't forget to rate your confidence level on a scale from 1 to 10 when handling objections in your sales calls!

      17 min
    • How to Create an Authentic Sales Pitch

      Struggling with sales as an introvert? Karena Calhoun, a life and business strategist, shares her expert tips on crafting genuine and effective sales pitches.

      In this episode, you'll learn how to:

      1. Understand your ideal client

      2. Create a strong opening that grabs attention

      3. Clearly articulate the problem your client faces

      4. Present your solution in a way that speaks to their needs

      5. Leverage social proof to build credibility

      6. Close with a clear call to action

      7. Discover how to overcome your introverted tendencies and confidently sell your products or services. Watch now and start building your business!


        31 min
      8. Why You're Not Connecting in Sales Calls

        In this episode, we're delving into why you're not connecting in sales calls with potential clients. As introverted entrepreneurs, mastering the art of selling is essential to growing our businesses while staying authentic. This month, we're focusing on the sales process, with today’s conversation all about building trust — the foundation of every successful sales call.


        Tune in every Tuesday at 3:15 PM EST on Facebook as we explore various aspects of sales and help you boost your business as an introvert. Let’s make an impact and increase your revenue!


        Subscribe for more tips on thriving in business as an introvert.

        25 min
      9. Unlocking self-worth: Meg Hall's Guide to Personal Growth and Healing

        Welcome to "Go Be Great with Coach Karena!" I'm Karena Calhoun, your life and business strategist for introverted women entrepreneurs. Today, we’re joined by the incredible Meg Hall, a life and leadership coach dedicated to helping others heal from childhood trauma and embrace authentic living.


        In this episode:

        1. Meg shares her journey of overcoming trauma and breaking the cycle of abuse in her family.

        2. We discuss the importance of self-worth, authenticity, and the role of therapy and coaching in personal growth.

        3. Meg also discusses her work at First Quality Consulting and her passion for officiating weddings.

        4. Thank you for tuning in! If you found this episode helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe for more empowering conversations. Let's go be great together!

          23 min
        5. Understanding & Developing a Sales Mindset for Introverts

          Welcome to the community! For those who are new, whether you're catching the live or the replay, I'm Karena Calhoun—Life and Business Strategist, dedicated to helping introverted women thrive both personally and professionally. My strategies are designed for introverts who want to succeed without aggressive sales or overwhelming visibility tactics. However, if you're not an introvert, no worries—you can still benefit from what I offer.


          In this session, we dive into "Sales for Introverts" based on a poll where 26% of you expressed interest in mastering this topic. We'll explore key strategies like overcoming the fear of selling, shifting from selling to serving, leveraging emotional intelligence, and understanding the mindset behind successful sales.


          Join me live every Tuesday at 3:15 PM EST on Facebook: Rise And Thrive Introvert Women Entrepreneurs for free training tailored to empower you! Feel free to drop your questions in the comments or DM me if you'd prefer a more private conversation.


          Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss a session. Let's get confident in sales and move forward together!

          33 min
        6. Finding Freedom Through Emotional Awareness: A Conversation with Jenn Fredericks

          Welcome to another incredible episode of Go Be Great with Coach Karena! Today, we are thrilled to have the wonderful Jenn Fredericks on the show. Jenn is a Personal Resilience Practitioner and a Prosilience Coach, and she shares her wisdom on how to love and care for the world around us by first taking care of ourselves.


          In this episode, you’ll learn how to identify and work with your personal energy—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual—to stay balanced and thrive. Whether you’re a caregiver, a patient, or just someone looking to enhance your emotional resilience, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.


          Jenn shares her journey of personal growth and offers advice on how you can proactively approach life’s challenges with resilience and love.

          24 min

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