Real Life Startup Podcast

Wellness is more than eating healthy foods and moving your body.

There is also the quest for peace and freedom.  There are practices that support nourishing your body from the inside out.  That includes your energy and anything that might be blocking it.

What about Energetic Healing?

Energetic healing can soothe and clear away old trapped, blocked oftentimes hidden emotions 

Let’s chat with Christine Kivett and find out more about how we can heal from the inside out.


About Our Guest, Christine Kivett

Christine Kivett began a career that would allow her to follow her true passion: helping others.  

Too many people feel stuck in life, but they can’t put their finger on what’s holding them back from pursuing and achieving their goals. 

She decided that a certification in hypnotherapy would be the best way to go. 

Christine is now certified in traditional hypnotherapy, regression hypnotherapy, and NLP (neuro-linguistic programming). 

In addition, she is a certified Level 1 and Level 2 Reiki Healer. 

Christine’s Certifications:

Certified Hypnotherapist

Certified Level 1 QHHT Hypnotherapist 

Past Life Regressionist

Regression Therapist 

Belief Reactivator 

Owner - Whole Healings, LLC

Intuitive Healing Hypnotherapist

Reiki Certified Level 1 & 2

Certified NLP Coach

Emotional Energy Healer

Belief Coding Practitioner

Emotion Code Practitioner

Certified Level 2 QHHT Hypnotherapist 

Certified Level 3 QHHT Hypnotherapist 
 Soul Speak Certified

Contact Info for our Guest, Christine Kivett

https://www.facebook.com/christine.mast.50/

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-kivett-87414b1a/

 https://www.instagram.com/ccix789/

 
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Do you Crave Freedom?

Are you ready to unlock a life of freedom?

Today we have an incredible guest, Empowerment Coach Elizabeth Payne. 

Let’s talk about the origins of Barrier break throughs and the process of getting unstuck.

 
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Elizabeth Payne is an empowerment coach.  

She is here to reignite your power; to awaken your freedom and empower you to fully live your life!  

After 15 years as a leader in the corporate engineering space, she found freedom and wrote an entirely new story. 

Her passion and mission became guiding others to do the same. 

Her coaching combines her background in Corporate Engineering Management, EFT, Neuroscience, and Spirituality. 

Get ready to find clarity, tap into your power, step into alignment, and unlock the life of your dreams.

 Social Media & Contact Links for Our Guest: 
www.elizabethpayne.com

www.elizabethpayne.com/resources - a great place for someone to find free resources!


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This is a replay of our previous recording on Atomic Habits, we will be back on March 29th with an amazing new guest interview!

I love James Clear’s statement “Few things can have a more powerful impact on your life than improving your daily habits.”

Did you know a slight change in your daily habits can have a significant impact on your future goals.  

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I just finished reading James Clear’s book Atomic Habits and was blown away.  As I’m reading, all I keep saying to myself is “wow that makes soooo much sense”.  

It’s the time of year we start thinking about our goals and what we want to achieve in the next year.  

We start thinking about all the big changes we are going to make and our massive resolutions.  

I’m so glad I found this book now and save myself from another year of unnecessary disappointment.

Atomic Habits is all about working towards being 1% better, taking small steps to get to that big goal.  

How many things in life are a 1 and done fix, I don’t know of any.  Success and accomplishments, usually come from a series of steps and actions.

Tiny consistent improvements over time can create astounding change.

The effects of your habits multiple over time.  

Think back over the last year, 5 or even 10 years at your good and bad habits.  

They did not develop over night, but they strengthened over time for better or worse.

A slight change in your daily habits can have a significant impact on your future goals.  

I absolutely love and have adopted James Clear’s statement “Few things can have a more powerful impact on your life than improving your daily habits.”

He talks about why it’s so hard for people to create new habits. 

Full Transcript can be found here.

This is a replay of one of our popular episodes, be back from our break soon!

Need a little help staying focused and getting stuff done!

I wanted to share a simple technique I just learned about that helps me be more efficient, get more done with Zero Burn Out.

It’s so simple you probably won’t believe that it works!

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The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo. 

Frustrated by how much time he wasted while he was “studying”, he used a kitchen timer shaped like a tomato (a pomodoro) to increase his productivity.

The idea behind the concept is frequent breaks helps the brain to focus and increases mental agility & efficiency.  

Sooo, What is the Pomodoro Technique?

Basically, it involves working in 25 minute increments with a 5 minute break between each increment.   These intervals are called pomodoros.

After four “pomodoros”, there’s a longer 15-30 minute break. 

The Required Tools are:        Paper, Pen & a Timer

Keep in mind this was meant to be a very simple technique, no need to make it complicated or more than what it was intended to be.

1.      Pick a task to complete – To start, pick a task that you think you’ll be able to complete during one pomodoro.  

2.     Set the timer for 25 minutes

3.     Work on your task until the timer goes off – Whenever you think of something unrelated to the task at hand, write it down, forget about it and continue with your task.  

If you’re interrupted, record the interruption, and postpone it. You can answer that e-mail or return that call later.

4.    Check off your pomodoro – This will allow you to both log your work and feel a sense of accomplishment.

5.     Mark down how many times you got distracted during the pomodoro

6.    Take a 5 minute break – Get a drink, go for a walk, do whatever your brain needs to stop thinking about work.

7.     After every forth pomodoro, take a 15-30 minute break

Why This Technique Works

It Improves Your Focus

The technique gives you permission to postpone interruptions and to focus only on the task at hand.  

The frequent breaks give you a chance to recharge, so each time you sit down to work you’re ready to go. 

And because you’re only working in 25 minute increments, there’s no chance of burning out.

It’s Appealing

The thought of sitting down to eight hours of solid work is daunting & unpleasant.  

But sitting down to 25 minutes of work is much more approachable & less daunting.  This creates more motivation to start working and to keep going.

Sitting down to work on one specific task in 25-minute increments is much more palatable. 

If you know you just have to write and schedule one blog post or newsletter, you’re more likely to conquer the task and finish it than if you’re looking at an entire to-do list.

Rather than feeling like you have endless time to get things done and then ultimately ...

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Personal Break!

Breaking up with a client is never easy.  

But cutting ties with a difficult client is sometimes necessary.

Sticking around in a draining or difficult relationship is much worse than NOT having that uncomfortable conversation.

Positive & negative interactions we have with clients has a direct impact on the work we produce.  Not to mention, how it effects our mental health. 

If you’re working with a difficult client, the unnecessary stress and frustration is most likely trickling down into other parts of your business and your life. 

Let’s talk about how to break up with a client in a professional way.

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There are many reasons a client might not be a good fit:  

• They make it difficult to get paid (or worse, they refuse to pay).
• They’re not sure what they want and there’s no clear direction, and they are never satisfied.
• They’re over demanding and don’t respect your boundaries. 
• They’re just disrespectful and treat you poorly.

Sometimes in the beginning of our business we are eager to get started serving others and ignore the red flags.  

I can tell you from experience working with a difficult client does not self correct and their behavior only escalates in the wrong direction.  

Let’s talk about what to do?  Here are 5 steps, or we can call it an action plan to remove yourself from the relationship and move on.

#1 Review the Contract

Having a termination clause in your contract with each client is crucial.  

No one anticipates having bad experiences, but they do happen and now you have some recourse to fall back on.  

Here a few tips to include in your contract.

For example: 

Be sure to pay attention to your stated term of notice that is required.  

      If you offer a 30 day notice you are obligated to continue working with this client 30 days after notifying them of the relationship termination.  So if you do not want to be tied to them an additional 30 days after terminating the relationship, change this clause.

     Clauses about late payments or non-payments.

     Scoop of work to be performed.

These are great if there is anything that comes up you can direct your client to review the contract.  

Let’s say your client pays late or doesn’t pay at all.  

Have them refer to the contract and can provide them with a “warning” and state next infraction will lead to termination.  

#2 Whatever you do, don’t ghost them 

Regardless how difficult the client is, or awkward the conversation is, you are responsible to end things in a professional manner.

I strongly believe in treating people how you want to be treated.  

No one likes being ghosted, so don’t do it, it’s unprofessional and just rude.  

We’re so much better than that.

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Have you ever felt a little uncertain in what you do?  Have you ever had a little trouble at times with your confidence?

Today we’re talking with Rachel Lounds with The Poschology Collective about Imposter Syndrome.

One of those things, that everyone talks about, but no one talks about.

There is a lot of information out there about Imposter Syndrome, but wowzer, you would be surprised to learn how much of it is incorrect or misleading.

Listen to today’s episode if you want to learn the real deal about Imposter Syndrome.

 

About Our Guest, Rachel Lounds The Poschology Collective

Rachel is a Confidence coach and Imposter Syndrome Specialist helping women overcome self doubt and imposter syndrome to reach their career and personal goals.

She is a licensed associate of The Imposter Syndrome Institute, the worlds #1 source of imposter syndrome solutions, to deliver the Rethinking Imposter Syndrome program, it is her mission to help professional women bridge the confidence gap to become to excel professionally and personally.

Rachel has over 25 years working in advertising and has always had a deep interest in human behavior and positive psychology, so after quitting her job in advertising she decided to retrain to become a coach and focus on the very real but detrimental consequences of imposter syndrome on female success.

Rachel trained with the Australian Institute of Professional Coaching gaining a Life Coaching Diploma in June 2020. She has a BA in English from Lancaster University England, studied Introduction to Psychology from Monash University and with the world leading expert in imposter syndrome Dr Valerie Young at the Imposter Syndrome Institute.

Rachel loves helping her clients power up their potential to ditch self doubt, find their purpose and maximize their careers and lives through 1:1 coaching, group coaching and interactive workshops.

Connect with Rachel for a FREE 15 minute consultation to talk about where you are at, what you would like to change and how to make that happen or to discuss bringing the Rethinking Imposter Syndrome™ program to your organization or team.

Our Guest, Rachel Lounds Contact info:

Website: https://poschologycollective.thinkific.com/

Rethinking Imposter Syndrome™:  https://poschologycollective.thinkific.com/courses/rethinking-impostor-syndrome

Instagram: @pos_chology

Linked In: Rachel-lounds

 

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Self care is just that – caring for selves.  Self-care includes anything you do to keep yourself healthy – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. 

Caring for ourselves probably sounds like common sense, however it’s the first thing to go when life challenges us.

By providing yourself with daily care and nourishment you need, you are able to Thrive.  

Trying to tackle life on an empty tank you will not survive and the consequence can be severe.

Today we are talking with Success Coach Rachel Letham, her tools and strategies could change your life and help you thrive.   


About our Guest Rachel Letham, Success Coach:

Rachel helps stressed out mums who need more balance and direction in their life.  By share her tools and strategies so they can have clarity on where they want to go and what they want to achieve and feel fulfilled in all areas of their life

Having had a very successful 13 year career in senior position in the produce industry, Rachel has experience in growing business and managing operational success.   She is now a positive mindset and self care coach

Goal setting, positive mindset and self care are her expertise.

Our Guest’s Contact Links

Website:  www.rachelletham.com

Email:  [email protected]

www.Instagram.com/rachelletham

www.Instagram.com/selfcaresurvivalkit

www.Facebook.com/rachellethamcoach

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Today we’re going to talk with Beth Koritz about what it means to show up as your Authentic Self.  

I thought I knew what that meant and how to show up in all parts of my life as my Authentic Self.  

After chatting with Beth, I realized, maybe I needed to do a little more work on this.

This was just so eye opening for me, hopefully it will be for you too.

About Our Guest:

Beth Koritz is a best-selling author, licensed professional counselor, and Intuitive Clarity Coach. Her passion is helping people create their dream life in alignment with the authentic Self & purpose.

After a lifetime of entrepreneurship, Beth came to her own realization that the checklist lifestyle she had been living wasn't a true representation of her authentic self. At the age of 48, she did her own work to claim her purpose and break through the fears and excuses that were getting in her way. That's when Beth went back to school and got her master’s degree in counseling. After years of serving hundreds of clients in her private counseling practice, Beth knew that she had to find a way to help support more people on a larger scale. That's when the Authenticity Academy was born offering group and 1 on 1 clarity coaching.

Now Beth combines her expertise as a licensed therapist, certified in body-positive psychology, and thought field therapy with the insights she gained on her own personal journey, to help hundreds of people live a life in alignment with who they were meant to be.

Our Guest’s Links:

Website:              bethkoritz.com

Facebook:            https://www.facebook.com/beth.koritz.3

YouTube:            https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm-yBPDahyIAIhiKQycvsZg

Email:                  [email protected]

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Not able to let go and delegate!  

Did you know by not learning to delegate you will kill your business?

Let’s talk about it!

 
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Delegating

When we’re building and leading a business, we all wear many hats.  

You’ll have to play the role of a salesperson, innovator, financial manager and leader while dealing with routine micro-tasks & distractions throughout the day. 

It can be fun at first, but eventually, the novelty will wear off. 

You’ll start working longer hours, nights and weekends, however your to do list just keeps growing.

Force yourself to delegate.

\As business owners, we take ownership of our work.  

You want to do everything you can yourself.  

This is an admirable trait. 

Eventually you’ll have to force yourself to delegate some work to team members—even if you don’t want to.  

Even if they are higher level tasks you actively enjoy doing, it may be better for the long-term goal to delegate it to another staff member.

What should entrepreneurs delegate?

Low-value admin tasks

Such as sending invoices, chasing late payers, logging expenses, writing & posting social media content, email & calendar management. 

I have a challenge for you! 

1.      Over the week or two, make a list of every task you do that doesn’t directly contribute to

the growth of your business.  You’ll probably see repeat patterns. 

2.    Look at ways to automate or delegate those tasks. 

The word “Delegating” doesn't necessarily mean hiring permanent employees, you can just as easily delegate to freelancers and virtual assistants 

High-value tasks you’re NOT in your Wheel House

Such as bookkeeping and Accounting, HR, website design, marketing, sales.

While you can certainly teach yourself how to do these tasks, will your performance be the same level or standard of a specialist with years of experience.  

Also realize, you’ll be considerably slower than an expert. 

Delegating tasks effectively to team members creates more freedom for you to drive the business forward.

The delegation process can be overwhelming. 

Hopefully some of these delegating tips will resonate with you and help you move feel more comfortable delegating effectively and confident in your delegation skills.

Take a proactive approach

Don’t waiting until you’re overwhelmed and on the verge of burning out, the task of delegating a few responsibilities may end up stressing you out even more. 

This does not need to be an extremely difficult process.

Instead, you could recognize when your work is piling up too high, as early as possible, and address it before it gets out of control. 

Take some time to get clear on what you need. 

Who (or what) do you need exactly on your team to ensure things run smoothly?   

What are the strengths this person must have in order to get the job done?

Or is investing in a system a better option for this task?

Assess and understand your own strengths & weaknesses.  

Also, you need to really know your team’s weaknesses and strengths, and find the right person for the tasks.

Assigning tasks according to your employees strengths, helps to build confidence. <&l