Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs

What does it mean to say you are either winning or learning? When we have challenges or setbacks, it's easy to let our thoughts become very negative and judgmental about the situation. However, we don't have to allow those thoughts.

In order to be our best selves, we should be working toward a growth mindset. In this episode, we chat about what that means, how you can recognize your current mindset, and how to intentionally choose your thoughts.

I hope after listening to this episode, you are better equipped with questions to ask yourself to shift your perspective about a circumstance in your life.

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The year 2020 has been undeniably difficult. We are all feeling a bit emotionally drained and exhausted by the events of the past few months. Each of us is handling the trauma of this time differently, but we can all use additional grace and kindness.

In this episode, I talk simply and honestly about the feelings we are ALL experiencing, and I give simple suggestions that I am personally using to help weather this storm.

After listening in, I invite you to acknowledge the difficulty of the last few months, practice grace, and ask yourself, "What is the kindest thing that I can do for myself and for someone else?"

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If you are tuning in to my podcast, then you are most likely a high achiever. It's also highly probable that you've experienced the phenomenon called "Imposter Syndrome" at some point.

So, is it a real thing or just a confidence buzzword that has been created by our generation? To learn more about it, I'm excited to chat with my guest, Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin.

Dr. Orbé-Austin is a licensed psychologist and executive coach, with a focus on career advancement, leadership development and job transitions. She is a co-founder and partner of Dynamic Transitions Psychological Consulting, a career and executive coaching consultancy, where she works mostly with high potential managers and executives.

She recently gave a TEDx talk entitled "The Imposter Syndrome Paradox" and is here to give us an in-depth look at this common problem.

After listening in, I hope you feel more empowered to tackle Imposter Syndrome in your own life and business.

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Do you have a business idea brewing that is a bit unique and unorthodox? The world needs more leading ladies with a creative vision for how they want to show up in the marketplace.

Today's episode of the Leading Lady podcast is a fun look into a business that has truly created an outside-the-box, immersive shopping experience.

El Lunay is the co-founder of HERE, a pop-up shop - a whimsical business in Annapolis, Maryland that operates in a short-term, pop-up style storefront and showcases the work of local artisans.

HERE. a pop-up shop is truly one of my personal favorite places to shop with my girlfriends. It feels more like a community experience rather than a simple store.

I think you'll enjoy my chat with El about the creative process she uses for running the business as well as the unique challenges that an unorthodox model can sometimes create.

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Are you looking to uplevel your business or your life in ANY area? If so, there's most likely a coach to help you with that! Why are so many people choosing to hire a coach, and is this something you have considered yourself?

In today's episode, you can listen in to my conversation with a dear friend and fellow coach, John Neral, about the power that is available through coaching.

John is an experienced career and executive coach, as well as the author of Show Up: Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career.

In our conversation, we discuss the essential questions you should be asking yourself if you are considering whether coaching is right for you.

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

Have you been dreaming of writing a book and becoming a published author? Every year, this is consistently one of the most popular goals that people set.

So what does it take to move forward on your dream and make it happen? In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing a leading lady who knows just how to do that.

Jennifer Klepper is the author of Unbroken Threads, a debut novel that has become a USA Today Bestseller. She has a passion for research and learning and is a self-proclaimed collector of information.

As you will hear, Jennifer has some smart advice for anyone aspiring to become an author. It's easy to see a dream, such as "writing a book" as a big, impossible goal, but it somehow feels more achievable after hearing the experiences of someone who has done it before. Tune in to find out how you can move forward with YOUR big, impossible goals!

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In today's episode, I am going to walk you through the 3 questions you should ask yourself daily if you want to feel focused and in control of your time. I love waking up and enjoying a cup of coffee in silence before the rest of my house gets up for the day. This quiet time allows me to sit with myself and think about my core values. I think about my priorities, plan out my day, and get in the right frame of mind so I can move throughout my day with purpose and intention.

I developed these questions for myself and now use them as one of the first exercises I do with my coaching clients. These questions lead them to feel more focused and in control of their time.

For many people, including myself, to-do lists can often feel daunting and heavy. I have actually gotten away from using a to-do list and now spend my energy on my top priorities that will move my business and life forward. How do you spend your morning? I encourage you to start using these questions as you start your day. Reach out to me on Instagram and share your answers with me and I will share mine! I love hearing from you! Full show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

How do you overcome negative thoughts that are holding you back? Will you come out of quarantine better equipped to face those thoughts head-on?

This week I was lucky enough to sit down with the oh so inspiring Cheryl Pace and find out how she keeps a positive attitude through unimaginable hardship. Cheryl found her passion for massage therapy after experiencing a life-altering horse-riding accident at only seventeen years old. In true Cheryl fashion, she used this as an opportunity to learn how to help other people experiencing pain like hers.

Find out how she quickly climbed the ranks in her industry at such a young age, and later how she was able to expand a business while dealing with debilitating illness by choosing to surround herself with positive people. Join me as she shares her secrets to a more positive mindset and perspective.

I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram so be sure to reach out! Have you joined the Leading Lady Facebook group yet? Come join in!

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

What are you doing to build and lead your online community? How do you nurture your audience and sustain positive engagement without coming off salesy?

I have been asked these questions by others looking to build a thriving Facebook community. They are interested in finding out how I have grown my group and kept it relevant month after month. They wonder how I come up with content that keeps the community engaged. My biggest secret….. Showing up as myself. I nurture these relationships just like I would if I were meeting someone in real life, face to face.

I created my Facebook group, Leading Ladies with AliceAnne Loftus, and in just two years, we've grown to over 4,500 members. This community is filled with women leaders from all walks of life who encourage and empower each other.

In this episode, I'm revealing six strategies to put into practice to enhance the overall social-emotional health of your community. I hope this episode inspires you to create a community filled with the leading ladies (or men) you are here to lead.

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Can you build a successful business in less than a year without a business degree? Is it possible to overcome past trauma and live in a way that sets your heart on fire? Can you overcome failures and see them in a positive light?

In today's episode, I have two amazing ladies on the show who will prove you can! I am sitting down with Britney Thornton and Hannah Kates who are the inspirational entrepreneurs behind Auxilium Virtual.

Britney and Hannah met early in their careers at the Naval Academy and in their business today, they continue to play off each other's strengths. They reveal the hard lessons they learned, the bumps they encountered along the way, and the accomplishments they have seen through it all. Britney and Hannah pride themselves in providing exceptional service and strive to create meaningful relationships with their clients.

I am excited for you to meet the two ladies who I am lucky to have as a part of my team! Be sure to tune in!

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