Thinking back to the early days of my business with no experience and no budget to hire help, I had to figure out a LOT of things on my own. Learning how to ask for help was one of them.

If you know you need help when it comes to growing your business but aren’t sure how to get it, then listen closely to this episode because I’m going to show you how to get the support you need.

The faster you can hone the skill of recognizing when you need help, then learning how to ask for help, the faster you’ll grow — plain and simple.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’S EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

• The staggering cost of NOT asking for help (and why it’s not quicker or cheaper for you to do it yourself) 
• Why learning how to ask for help is a sign of strength, not weakness 
• The surprising mindset shift that will dramatically improve your productivity and help you get the support you need
• My favorite outsourcing tools you can steal right now (especially if you have a limited budget)

PLUS I’ll let you in on one neat psychology trick that makes asking for help easier and (almost always) guarantees you an emphatic “yes!”

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Wish you knew how to build more confidence?

Today’s guest on the show is the talented Kate Crocco, a psychotherapist, author, and confidence coach who specializes in teaching ambitious female leaders how to build confidence and navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

She’s here today to help you learn how to achieve success faster, simply by developing the positive mindset you need to succeed.

Kate is on a mission to empower women to go after their dreams by first breaking down the walls and fears that hold them back from greatness.

She’s broken down industry barriers and shattered the walls of her comfort zone to pursue her dreams, write multiple books, and show thousands of women how to build unshakeable confidence, too.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’S EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 

• The surprising truth about where confidence actually comes from
• How to follow that voice inside of you, even when you’re afraid of what it’s saying
• The fastest way to crush your fear of getting visible
• The one simple mindset shift that helps you overcome the fear of rejection
• PLUS, Kate will give you an inside peek at the traditional book publishing process, and share three steps you can take right now if you have a book you want to write.

 Episode Links:

• Check out Kate's podcast: The Accidental Homeschool Mama

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Welcome to Part II of this special two-part Episode series: healing from trauma and finding the new normal in a post-COVID world.

If you jumped straight to this episode without listening to the one before this, I highly recommend you go back and listen to Episode 13 first, because that’s where we laid the foundation for what we’re diving into today on recovering from trauma.

In order to find a new normal with any curveball life throws your way, it’s important to first understand what trauma is and what happens on an emotional level when you experience trauma (which is what we did in the previous episode), and what needs to happen next so you can find your new normal and feel safe and secure once again (which is what we’ll dive into today).

WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’S EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

• How our innate need for survival can either help or hurt you in finding a new normal
• The action steps you can take right now to heal from trauma and better prepare yourself for any period of life’s uncertainty 
• The underrated silver lining to recovering from trauma 
• How to strengthen your resilience through uncertain and difficult times

Now is the time to equip yourself with the tools you need to handle any crisis that comes your way, without falling victim to the stress, and fear that so many others choose to let overwhelm them. 

You might even walk away from this episode with a new normal that was even better than the normal you knew before. 

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The global COVID-19 outbreak has caused people to deal with uncertainty in ways they never have before.

Life as we know it has been flipped on its head. If you’re like most, you’re ready for things to get back to normal and to heal from trauma this pandemic has caused.

While it stirs up a lot of negative emotions like fear, anxiety, stress, overwhelm, desperation, frustration, even anger… it is possible to feel happy, deal with uncertainty, and heal from trauma in spite of it all, and inside of today’s episode, I’m going to show you how.

In order to find your new normal, both in this situation and with any curveball life throws your way, it’s important to first understand:

• what trauma is
• what happens on an emotional level when you experience trauma, and 
• what needs to happen next so that you can feel safe and secure once again, deal with uncertainty and ultimately heal from trauma

There’s a lot to unpack here, which is why this special episode is broken out into two parts: first, to lay the foundation on how to deal with uncertainty; then, to identify the next best action steps to take to heal from trauma so you can feel happy once again. 

What I won’t give you is a checklist of things to feel happy, like get 8 hours of sleep and take your vitamins and get fresh air like all the experts out there on the news are touting, because giving you more things to do, (especially with no real reason for doing them), doesn’t help you long-term. And I’m here to help.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’S EPISODE, YOU’LL KNOW 

• WHERE trauma really comes from
• WHY your perception of trauma makes a big difference in how you’re able to show up in the world and to perform to the best of your ability in life
• The difference between  “big T trauma” and “little t trauma”
• The reason why it’s so important to learn how to deal with uncertainty, and work through and heal from trauma
• Concrete ways to deal with uncertainty that you can use right now to feel happy, safe, and secure once again and heal from trauma

Fair warning: this episode it’s not for the faint of heart. It’s definitely not for those who aren’t willing to take a deeper look at what’s really going on under the surface on how to deal with uncertainty and heal from trauma.

If you’re serious about learning how to take charge of your emotional and psychological wellbeing and heal from trauma so you can find your new normal, then pop in those earbuds and let’s dive in! Then, make sure you join me back next week when we dive into Part 2 of this episode series, where I’ll show you how to find your new normal so you can feel happy and find your rhythm

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Building self-confidence is one of the most critical skills for success as an entrepreneur.

But when self-doubt creeps in and undermines your progress, overcoming imposter syndrome can feel like an impossible challenge.

Lucky for you, today’s special and award winning inspirational speaker, author, and American Ninja Warrior finalist, Hoan Do, is here to give you practical advice you can use right now to build self confidence so you can do what you’ve been put on this earth to do and leave your mark on the world.

WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’S EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO: 

• Overcome imposter syndrome and embrace your unique identity
• Cultivate and build the self-confidence of a seven-figure entrepreneur
• Flip the self-doubt script so you can get paid to do more of what you love
• Start building a legacy and leave your mark on the world 

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When you’re an entrepreneur, burnout is inevitable… unless you’re equipped to take care of yourself by understanding where burnout really comes from and why it happens at such a high rate among people who are working every day pursuing their passion and their dream. 

Don’t worry -- if you’re suffering from burnout, it’s easier to get your mojo back than you might think.

As the CEO of a company focused on helping entrepreneurs scale their business without burning out, it *might* come as a surprise to learn that I have a HUGE problem with the self-care movement trending today.

It’s because the "quick fix tips" that are touted as solutions to bounce back from burnout.

What’s wrong with burnout tips like these? Listen into today’s episode and find out!

WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’S EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

• The surprising truth about stress, and why it can’t be “managed” 
• The self care practices that aren’t worth your time and what burnout really means
• How to take care of yourself without feeling guilty

PLUS: The #1 reason why taking care of yourself first is the quickest way to achieve entrepreneurial success and preventing burnout

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How many times have you ever struggled to know how to stay focused at work?

...Googled “best productivity tips” in a futile attempt to improve your productivity?

...Heard the stats on why multitasking is bad, but can’t seem to stop doing it?

Lack of focus ranks among the most common complaints I hear from the busy entrepreneurs and ambitious leaders I work with.

But I’m here today to tell you that it’s not a focus problem you have… it’s a clarity problem.

Inside of today’s episode, you’re going to discover why.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL ALSO LEARN:

• The hidden dangers of multitasking (and its staggering cost to your bottom line) 
• Why run-of-the-mill ‘focus techniques’ and ‘productivity tips don’t work 
• How to stay focused, even when the unexpected happens 
• PLUS: the few productivity tips that are worth your time to maximize how to stay focused

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 Scaling a business based on the belief that you need to work harder and hustle more will only leave you frustrated, discouraged, and stuck.

That’s because all the small business growth strategies in the world won’t fix a broken mindset.

When Christina first came to me, she was struggling to grow her business like she wanted to, despite working at her max and applying all of the small business growth strategies her industry leaders told her to do.

I remember Christina telling me, “It felt like there was a huge gap between where I was, and where I wanted to be. I started wondering, is this all there is to life?” 

Inside today’s exclusive episode you’ll hear how Christina’s life transformed when she started applying the Visionary Leader Formula™ to her business, and how it resulted in faster progress and higher profits than she’d ever experienced from all of the other programs and conferences she’d previously invested in, combined. She shares ultimately her secrets to scaling a business quickly and efficiently.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER HOW SHE...

• Went from making virtually $0 in sales to grossing $3 MILLION+ in revenue in a single month while scaling a business 
• Became recognized as the top two salesperson in her region and named Sales Manager of her own branch
• Learned how to identify and let go of the underlying limiting beliefs holding her back, while scaling a business
• Opened the door to incredible new opportunities she would never have experienced otherwise
• Has successfully streamlined her operations and kept her business on this trajectory for 2+ years since

Episode Links:

• Check out Christina's podcast: The Dharma Diaries

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Fear of failing is one of the biggest obstacles you face when it comes to entrepreneurship.

For some, the fear of failing can feel so overwhelming at times that it paralyzes them and becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, crushing their chances of success.

For others, the fear of failing is a little thing that they’ve learned to live with, and learn from, which no longer holds them back (even though at times it may still try to creep in and undermine their progress).

Yet imagine what would become possible for you if you knew how to use it to your advantage, like fuel to propel you to the next level in your life and business. (That’d be pretty freakin’ awesome, wouldn’t it?) Your fear of failing would simply dissipate.

Inside today’s episode, I’m going to give you the tools you need to identify what fears are holding you back, where they come from, and how to shift your perspective so you can navigate through them and overcome the fear of failing for good.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN: 

• The key distinction between real and imagined fear (and why your brain interprets them the same way)
• How to tune into your unique emotional response to fear, so you can get to the root of what’s causing it
• The 4 easy steps to uncover and dismantle any fears you’re experiencing
• How to shift your perspective, overcome that fear of failing, and learn how to use it to your advantage

Assuming your fears will never disappear, how long will you wait to move forward? What’s the key to learning from failure?

We all feel fear. The real question is, will you allow it to stop you, or allow it to fuel you forward?

How will you overcome the fear of failure?

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Today’s episode is all about getting into the right entrepreneurial mindset.

Did you know the words you speak don’t only describe the world around you? They CREATE the world around you, which is why today, I’m going to reveal three words you need to stop saying right now to help you get into that right entrepreneurial mindset.

If you want to have a bigger influence, reach the next level in your life and business, develop the mindset of an entrepreneur, this episode is for you.

The words you think; the words you say — can prevent you from developing a positive entrepreneurial mindset. Whatever you speak or think, you attune our focus to. This slowly develops a pattern of thinking over time. Eventually, that pattern of thinking forms a HABIT. And before you know it, that habit shows up in your life without you even realizing it.

Why? Because the habit feels COMFORTABLE.

And you know what they say about comfort zones and change. Comfort zones are the enemy of developing the mindset of an entrepreneur.

The tricky part is, most of us aren’t aware of how we build our comfort zones around us, because we never realize how deeply powerful our words really are.

It’s YOUR responsibility to write a different story. And I’ve designed today’s episode to help you gain new awareness so that you can make sure the story you’re writing is the story you want to be living.

Start paying attention to your words. They can keep you stuck, or propel you forward in business. They can make your life feel heavy, or they can make your life feel light. They can discourage you, or they can encourage you.

What words are YOU going to speak life into today?

And more importantly, what words are YOU going to speak into YOUR LIFE? What words will you use to develop an entrepreneurial mindset?

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

• WHAT it means to create your reality, using your words
• WHY the words you speak have the power to either help you reach your goals, or keep you from achieving them
• TWO simple steps that will help you tune into the words you speak so you can expand the outer limits of your comfort zone 
• PLUS: Three words to stop using right now so you can develop an entrepreneurial mindset

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