Let’s talk about perimenopause and menopause. I don’t think we talk about it enough. 

Menopause usually sneaks up on us. Symptoms go from small annoyances to making life pretty miserable and it can feel like it happens overnight.

Taking care of your whole self as a human being is part of taking care of your business. That’s why I think this is important to talk about on the podcast and why I’ve invited Dr. Sara Poldmae to join us.

Dr. Sara Poldmae is a doctor of Chinese medicine, licensed acupuncturist, and certified functional medicine practitioner. Dr. Sara completed her doctorate at the Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, California. With over 20 years of experience treating women with hormonal struggles, Dr. Sara is an expert in all things women’s health. She has a strong interest in treating women with PCOS, women trying to conceive, and women going through perimenopause.  She is passionate about empowering women to create healthy, balanced, and fulfilling lives. 

Tune in to learn some of the common signs and symptoms, how to support your body, and why you should embrace the beauty of aging.

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned: 

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Follow @drsarapoldmae on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarapoldmae/ 

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When was the last time you prioritized rest?

Liz Murphy is back for another episode to ask me more questions, and this time they’re all about what to do when things get to be too much. 

We’ve all been there. The work keeps piling on and you start to feel out of control. When it happens, it can be really hard to figure out how to get yourself out of that situation and back on track. 

In this episode, Liz and I are talking about how to slow down, pause, and hit the reset button when things get to be too much. I’m teaching you how to make time for yourself, schedule rest, and check in with your bandwidth, all while keeping your clients happy and your commitments met. 

If you’re struggling to juggle everything right now, take a deep breath and tune in. 

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned: 

Book a Coaching Call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/ 

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When you’re planning in your business, do you try to tune everything else out, or do you let all the other areas of your life inform what you want for your business?

In this episode, my dear friend and fellow ambassador Liz Murphy is taking over and we’re switching seats. She’s here to interview me and pick my brain about my VIP Strategy Day and what really goes into strategically planning a business. 

The main question that I’m answering is: why do we need to look at every area of our lives in order to effectively strategically plan our businesses? I believe that you need to be looking at and talking about yourself as a woman, human, wife, friend, and all the other titles that are important to you before you can show up as your best self as a business owner. Why is that? 

You’ll have to tune in to the episode to find out! 

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned: 

Book a Coaching Call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/ 

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Hands up if you’ve ever found yourself in a situation where you’ve overcommitted and don’t know how you’re going to be able to pull everything off. I know I have. 

What do you do when you’ve made a commitment but you know you can’t deliver on it at your best? Life happens! No matter how carefully you plan, sometimes circumstances will change. We’re all human, after all. 

Backing out of commitments can be uncomfortable, but sometimes it’s necessary. So, let’s talk about the best way to do it when you have to. I’ve learned that when you communicate early and honestly about your situation, people are extremely understanding and even gain respect for your integrity. 

We’re talking about when, why, and how to back out of commitments to protect your time and energy while still maintaining good business relationships. 

If you’re someone who avoids difficult conversations at all costs, this is for you. 

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned: 

Book a Coaching Call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/ 

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Do you ever feel like everything is falling apart at once?

My word for 2023 is “simplify,” but so far 2023 has been anything but simple. Pretty much everything that could go wrong has gone wrong. But you know what? I realized that it had to fall apart before I could put it back in a simpler way. 

Sometimes you have to make a mess before things can be put back together, and that’s what has been happening. 

The question is, how do you get through the mess without feeling completely overwhelmed, discouraged, and defeated? In this episode, I’m teaching you the process that you can use to get through the mess and simplify your life and business. Spoiler alert: it has a lot to do with your values. 

If you’re ready to simplify, this episode is for you. 

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned: 

Book a Discovery Call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/ 

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Are you still trying to figure out your goals for 2023?

Maybe you thought you had your goals set and now you’ve changed your mind, or maybe you haven’t set any goals yet at all. Either way, it’s okay. This is the perfect time to consider your goals for the year; you haven’t missed the deadline. 

Erin Harrigan is joining us in this episode to talk about setting goals that are aligned with your values. Sometimes we set goals because we feel like we should, or because we see other people setting them, but have you stopped to ask yourself what you really want? 

Erin Harrigan is a Christian wife, mom, and international coach/speaker, helping women tune out the world, tune into God's truth and turn up focus to redefine hustle & pursue success in God's way.

Tune in to find out how to set goals that work for you and move you closer to the life you want, not the life someone else wants. 

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Erin’s Website: https://erinharrigan.com

Follow Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehustlewithheartcoach

Follow @erindharrigan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erindharrigan

4 Keys to Redefine Hustle and Escape Overwhelm for Your Biz: https://erinharrigan.com/4Keys 

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Welcome to 2023! 

I can’t believe that Leading Lady is going into its third year, and I want to take a moment to thank you for being a listener and subscriber. I am thrilled to be a resource for you and to have a space where we can talk about real things like leadership, business, and being the best version of ourselves. 

If you’re new to the show or it’s been a while, I wanted to take a minute to re-introduce myself. In this episode of Leading Lady, I’m sharing how I got started, who I am, and what my background is. Since it’s the new year, I thought it was the perfect time to do that and give you a little information on why the Leading Lady coaching community exists. 

I learned a lot about business, life, and leadership in the time since starting my first business which led me to where I am today. When you’re looking for a coach to help you achieve your goals, it’s important for you to know their background so that you can understand if they truly know where you’re coming from or the complexity of the issues you are experiencing. 

So I want you to have a good idea of who I am and where I have been. I know what it took for me to take control of my life and business, and that’s why I want to share my perspective and journey with you. 

If you want to learn even more about my background and how I got here, make sure to tune in! 

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned: 

Book a complimentary call with me: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/

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It’s officially 2023! 

I can’t believe the new year is finally here. Welcome back! To kick off this year, I want to use this episode of Leading Lady to discuss how to know when it’s time to invest in coaching. 

I work with clients in several different ways. There’s usually a common theme for when people reach out to me. The first is someone new to business and they want to get set up for success so that they can work smarter, not harder. They want guidance so that they can get a jump start on building their business with confidence and ease. 

The second type of person that reaches out to me is generally an established business. They’ve been in business for a while and they’re really good at what they do. They’re so successful and now their business has taken over their life. So they find themselves struggling with work-life balance, boundaries, and priority management. They feel like their business owns them. 

Furthermore, I work with people in a group coaching capacity and through the Annapolis Collective.

So how do you know if it’s time for you to invest in coaching? I’m often surprised at how women will put off investing in themselves. When you invest in coaching, you are investing in yourself. It pays off in so many ways. 

Tune in to learn more about how I work with business owners and how to know if you should make 2023 the year you take the leap and invest in yourself with coaching. 

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned: 

Book a call with me: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/

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How well do you know your worth?

In this episode, I want to tell you a story. 

I recently had an exchange that left me with a better understanding of what it means to know your worth and what you bring to the table. As you’ll hear in the episode, it left me pretty stunned for a moment, but I’m really proud of how I handled it, and I want to share that with you. 

Want to know how I handled it so well? Because I know my own worth and I’m confident in what I bring to the table. That’s what I want for you too!

If this is something you struggle with (trust me, we’ve all been there), I hope this episode helps! 

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

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How do you know when it’s time to hire a graphic designer for your business? 

The graphics you use in your business are so important and as small business owners, investing in a graphic designer that really captures your business and your brand is so important. In this episode of Leading Lady, I sat down with a Leading Lady ambassador and dear friend of mine, Jennifer Osterhouse to talk about how to know if you should hire a graphic designer for your business. 

Jennifer Osterhouse is a graphic designer with over 25 years of experience in direct response design, publication design, and marketing material design. She helps clients uplevel their marketing materials by designing custom-branded print and digital marketing assets to promote the products and services your business has to offer. 

She believes in quality design, clear messaging, and professional standards in every project she does. Her passion is helping businesses put their best foot forward with unforgettable, eye-catching graphic designs.

While there are many parts of your business that you’ll likely want to take care of yourself, sometimes there are things that should be handed off to a professional. If you are in a place financially where you can invest in a graphic designer, it can make a huge difference and take your business to the next level. 

Having quality marketing materials removes the hesitation to share your business with the world which increases brand awareness and attracts new clients. Tune in to learn more about the benefits of hiring a graphic designer for your business. 

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Jennifer’s website: https://jenniferosterhouse.com/

Get her freebie: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d3LK7XW8aPfpjIuAaGBWg7CJSLLUwuga/view?usp=share_link

Check out the Leading Lady Ambassadors magazine: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/ambassadors/

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