Business planning for 2020 is a hot topic this month! So there's no better time than now for some mindset tips to help you think about your plans with a future focus. We get into trouble when we allow the part of our brain that likes safety, assurances and security to work with us on our plans ;) Today's episode is going to start you on a path to using your planning brain - your future focused mind - to move you in the direction of success. One of Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is Starting with the end in mind – or creating now what you want to have in the future. Doing your business now the way you want to be doing it in the future. Starting your business now with a clear idea of how you want it to look in the future. It’s based on the idea that we create everything twice: once in our minds, and again in reality, once we know the direction we want to head in, and a potential path to get there. If you know you want your business to hold specific values or exist within a particular model, why would you start out any other way? Find me here: Twitter: twitter.com/_JanetWhalen_ Instagram: instagram.com/_JanetWhalen_ Facebook: facebook.com/beambitiousforher

Business planning for 2020 is a hot topic this month! So there's no better time than now for some mindset tips to help you think about your plans with a future focus. We get into trouble when we allow the part of our brain that likes safety, assurances and security to work with us on our plans ;) Today's episode is going to start you on a path to using your planning brain - your future focused mind - to move you in the direction of success. One of Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is Starting with the end in mind – or creating now what you want to have in the future. Doing your business now the way you want to be doing it in the future. Starting your business now with a clear idea of how you want it to look in the future. It’s based on the idea that we create everything twice: once in our minds, and again in reality, once we know the direction we want to head in, and a potential path to get there. If you know you want your business to hold specific values or exist within a particular model, why would you start out any other way? Find me here: Twitter: twitter.com/_JanetWhalen_ Instagram: instagram.com/_JanetWhalen_ Facebook: facebook.com/beambitiousforher

Future- Focused Thinking

Most of us have grown up without a key skill - the ability to ask  questions that empower either ourselves or the listener to take responsibility to solve a problem or find an answer.  We think it's all about the Who, Where, Why, How and What of every situation, but there's more to this skill. So much more. If it was all about getting the facts, we'd be close. Still not perfect, given our penchant as humans to confuse our thoughts with facts, but that's a topic for another day. There's more to this because depending on how we ask, the words we choose to include and exclude from our questions and our intention overall, we end up with either a very empowered team, co-worker (or even ourself), or we create space and discomfort and even distrust between ourselves and everyone around us.   Follow on <a href= "https://instagram.com/_JanetWhalen_">instagram</a> Follow on <a href= "https://twitter.com/_JanetWhalen_">twitter</a> Follow on <a href= "http://facebook.com/beambitiousforher">facebook</a>

Most of us have grown up without a key skill - the ability to ask questions that empower either ourselves or the listener to take responsibility to solve a problem or find an answer. We think it's all about the Who, Where, Why, How and What of every situation, but there's more to this skill. So much more. If it was all about getting the facts, we'd be close. Still not perfect, given our penchant as humans to confuse our thoughts with facts, but that's a topic for another day. There's more to this because depending on how we ask, the words we choose to include and exclude from our questions and our intention overall, we end up with either a very empowered team, co-worker (or even ourself), or we create space and discomfort and even distrust between ourselves and everyone around us. Follow on instagram Follow on twitter Follow on facebook

Most of us have grown up without a key skill - the ability to ask&nbsp; questions that empower either ourselves or the listener to take responsibility to solve a problem or find an answer.&nbsp; We think it's all about the Who, Where, Why, How and What of every situation, but there's more to this skill. So much more. If it was all about getting the facts, we'd be close. Still not perfect, given our penchant as humans to confuse our thoughts with facts, but that's a topic for another day. There's more to this because depending on how we ask, the words we choose to include and exclude from our questions and our intention overall, we end up with either a very empowered team, co-worker (or even ourself), or we create space and discomfort and even distrust between ourselves and everyone around us. &nbsp; Follow on <a href="https://instagram.com/_JanetWhalen_" rel="noopener noreferrer">instagram</a> Follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/_JanetWhalen_" rel="noopener noreferrer">twitter</a> Follow on <a href="http://facebook.com/beambitiousforher" rel="noopener noreferrer">facebook</a> &nbsp;

How To Ask Better Questions: A Book Review Episode

Today we’re talking about Karen Karbo's latest book which just launched yesterday (Feburary 27) called In Praise of Difficult Women – Life Lessons from 29 Heroines Who Dared To Break The Rules. The book is a series of essays about Karen’s list of women, highlighting the aspects of these women that makes them "difficult" in the way they react to societal expectations, how they cultivated unexpected careers, and generally showed up in the world ready to be themselves, regardless of who else approved. As you’ll hear Karen say, these are her women – and they represent a cross-section of races, careers, marital status, sexual orientation and even eras in which they lived. As Karen tells us, you might choose a different 29 women for your list, but the focus she places on what makes them “difficult” and their bravery in expressing the full range of their humanity, as <a href= "http://www.cherylstrayed.com/">Cheryl Strayed</a> puts it in the book’s foreword, is the real key. There’s a lot to learn from each of these women’s lives, even if you wouldn’t choose to befriend them. This is a fun conversation about how we need to think differently about women who are unapologetic about the way they choose to live their lives. I hope it makes you think, laugh and examine the ways in which you could be more unapologetic about your own way in the world. Because the world needs more women like that. Follow at instagram.com/beambitiousforher twitter.com/beambitious4her

Today we’re talking about Karen Karbo's latest book which just launched yesterday (Feburary 27) called In Praise of Difficult Women – Life Lessons from 29 Heroines Who Dared To Break The Rules. The book is a series of essays about Karen’s list of women, highlighting the aspects of these women that makes them "difficult" in the way they react to societal expectations, how they cultivated unexpected careers, and generally showed up in the world ready to be themselves, regardless of who else approved. As you’ll hear Karen say, these are her women – and they represent a cross-section of races, careers, marital status, sexual orientation and even eras in which they lived. As Karen tells us, you might choose a different 29 women for your list, but the focus she places on what makes them “difficult” and their bravery in expressing the full range of their humanity, as Cheryl Strayed puts it in the book’s foreword, is the real key. There’s a lot to learn from each of these women’s lives, even if you wouldn’t choose to befriend them. This is a fun conversation about how we need to think differently about women who are unapologetic about the way they choose to live their lives. I hope it makes you think, laugh and examine the ways in which you could be more unapologetic about your own way in the world. Because the world needs more women like that. Follow at instagram.com/beambitiousforher twitter.com/beambitious4her

Today we’re talking about Karen Karbo's latest book which just launched yesterday (Feburary 27) called In Praise of Difficult Women – Life Lessons from 29 Heroines Who Dared To Break The Rules. The book is a series of essays about Karen’s list of women, highlighting the aspects of these women that makes them "difficult" in the way they react to societal expectations, how they cultivated unexpected careers, and generally showed up in the world ready to be themselves, regardless of who else approved. As you’ll hear Karen say, these are her women – and they represent a cross-section of races, careers, marital status, sexual orientation and even eras in which they lived. As Karen tells us, you might choose a different 29 women for your list, but the focus she places on what makes them “difficult” and their bravery in expressing the full range of their humanity, as <a href="http://www.cherylstrayed.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cheryl Strayed</a> puts it in the book’s foreword, is the real key. There’s a lot to learn from each of these women’s lives, even if you wouldn’t choose to befriend them. This is a fun conversation about how we need to think differently about women who are unapologetic about the way they choose to live their lives. I hope it makes you think, laugh and examine the ways in which you could be more unapologetic about your own way in the world. Because the world needs more women like that. Follow at instagram.com/beambitiousforher twitter.com/beambitious4her

Karen Karbo - Author, In Praise of Difficult Women - Life Lessons from 29 Heroines Who Dared to Break the Rules

Sometimes, just when you think you have the world on a string, life chooses that very moment to remind you you're not in control. What's that saying...if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans? It feels unfair at the time, but if we're lucky enough to survive those moments, we can usually find what Komal Minhas refers to as collateral beauty. Otherwise known as a silver lining...the ancillary lessons we can take from a miserable experience to help us not only get through it, but thrive on the other side. That kind of resilience is one of the most important skills for entrepreneurs, or anyone really, to master. My guest this week has that skill mastered in spades. In her mid-twenties, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/komalminhas/">Komal Minhas</a> was starting a bright career as a film producer and distributor and in a partnership with a good friend that resulted in the feature length documentary, Dream, Girl. Just a few short months before the film was to premier at the White House, and being named to <a href= "http://www.supersoul.tv/supersoul-100/creatives/erin-bagwell-komal-kaur-minhas"> Oprah's Super Soul 100 list</a>,  she was diagnosed with cancer. In this episode, Komal tells us what happened next, how she survived only to face another medical emergency, and what she's doing now with the abundant learning she has taken away from these experiences.   Follow Be Ambitious For Her (home of this podcast): <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/shebreaksthemold">www.instagram.com/beambitiousforher</a> <a href= "http://www.Twitter.com/shebrksthemold">www.Twitter.com/beambitious4her </a>

Sometimes, just when you think you have the world on a string, life chooses that very moment to remind you you're not in control. What's that saying...if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans? It feels unfair at the time, but if we're lucky enough to survive those moments, we can usually find what Komal Minhas refers to as collateral beauty. Otherwise known as a silver lining...the ancillary lessons we can take from a miserable experience to help us not only get through it, but thrive on the other side. That kind of resilience is one of the most important skills for entrepreneurs, or anyone really, to master. My guest this week has that skill mastered in spades. In her mid-twenties, Komal Minhas was starting a bright career as a film producer and distributor and in a partnership with a good friend that resulted in the feature length documentary, Dream, Girl. Just a few short months before the film was to premier at the White House, and being named to Oprah's Super Soul 100 list, she was diagnosed with cancer. In this episode, Komal tells us what happened next, how she survived only to face another medical emergency, and what she's doing now with the abundant learning she has taken away from these experiences. Follow Be Ambitious For Her (home of this podcast): www.instagram.com/beambitiousforher www.Twitter.com/beambitious4her

Sometimes, just when you think you have the world on a string, life chooses that very moment to remind you you're not in control. What's that saying...if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans? It feels unfair at the time, but if we're lucky enough to survive those moments, we can usually find what Komal Minhas refers to as collateral beauty. Otherwise known as a silver lining...the ancillary lessons we can take from a miserable experience to help us not only get through it, but thrive on the other side. That kind of resilience is one of the most important skills for entrepreneurs, or anyone really, to master. My guest this week has that skill mastered in spades. In her mid-twenties, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/komalminhas/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Komal Minhas</a> was starting a bright career as a film producer and distributor and in a partnership with a good friend that resulted in the feature length documentary, Dream, Girl. Just a few short months before the film was to premier at the White House, and being named to <a href="http://www.supersoul.tv/supersoul-100/creatives/erin-bagwell-komal-kaur-minhas" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Oprah's Super Soul 100 list</a>,&nbsp; she was diagnosed with cancer. In this episode, Komal tells us what happened next, how she survived only to face another medical emergency, and what she's doing now with the abundant learning she has taken away from these experiences. &nbsp; Follow Be Ambitious For Her (home of this podcast): <a href="http://www.instagram.com/shebreaksthemold" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.instagram.com/beambitiousforher</a> <a href="http://www.Twitter.com/shebrksthemold" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.Twitter.com/beambitious4her&nbsp;</a> &nbsp;

Komal Minhas - Founder, KoMedia Inc and Producer of Dream, Girl

Michele Viner believes in the power of words to change minds, lift up, inspire, and in short, be day or even life-changing. She started <a href= "http://www.alittlewordy.ca/">A Little Wordy</a> after quitting her job to be at home, supporting her daughter who had recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It’s an inspiring story of how sometimes, the trials of motherhood can also instigate really good ideas that are helpful beyond the scope of our own families. Yes, we need more women in science and tech – but we also need more women bringing their hearts and souls to ideas like this that can have huge societal impact. What you’ll learn from Michele: <ol class="ol1"> <li class="li1">Why she felt like taking a job outside her family business was “stepping outside her comfort zone” but also why she thinks everyone can benefit from both corporate and entrepreneurial work experience</li> <li class="li1">Why she believes words have the power to encourage, lift up, and change someone’s day</li> <li class="li1">That knowing “why” you’re launching your business will take you farther than just focusing on what you sell</li> <li class="li1">How giving back to mental health initiatives through her business is tied to her “why”</li> </ol>

Michele Viner believes in the power of words to change minds, lift up, inspire, and in short, be day or even life-changing. She started A Little Wordy after quitting her job to be at home, supporting her daughter who had recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It’s an inspiring story of how sometimes, the trials of motherhood can also instigate really good ideas that are helpful beyond the scope of our own families. Yes, we need more women in science and tech – but we also need more women bringing their hearts and souls to ideas like this that can have huge societal impact. What you’ll learn from Michele: Why she felt like taking a job outside her family business was “stepping outside her comfort zone” but also why she thinks everyone can benefit from both corporate and entrepreneurial work experience Why she believes words have the power to encourage, lift up, and change someone’s day That knowing “why” you’re launching your business will take you farther than just focusing on what you sell How giving back to mental health initiatives through her business is tied to her “why”

Michele Viner believes in the power of words to change minds, lift up, inspire, and in short, be day or even life-changing. She started&nbsp;<a href="http://www.alittlewordy.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Little Wordy</a>&nbsp;after quitting her job to be at home, supporting her daughter who had recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It’s an inspiring story of how sometimes, the trials of motherhood can also instigate really good ideas that are helpful beyond the scope of our own families. Yes, we need more women in science and tech – but we also need more women bringing their hearts and souls to ideas like this that can have huge societal impact. What you’ll learn from Michele: <ol> <li>Why she felt like taking a job outside her family business was “stepping outside her comfort zone” but also why she thinks everyone can benefit from both corporate and entrepreneurial work experience</li> <li>Why she believes words have the power to encourage, lift up, and change someone’s day</li> <li>That knowing “why” you’re launching your business will take you farther than just focusing on what you sell</li> <li>How giving back to mental health initiatives through her business is tied to her “why”</li> </ol> &nbsp;

Michele Viner - Founder, A Little Wordy

Petra Kassun-Mutch, founder of Eve-Volution, Liisbeth, Fifth Town Artisan Cheese, former book publishing exec, mom and activist entrepreneur offers a Master Class in this episode on how to incorporate feminist traits and ideals into start-ups so we can grow more whole businesses and business leaders. She tells us how the current start-up investment models aren't working for most women-led companies, and why the narrative around what makes good, successful entrepreneurs needs to change. Even if you think you've heard it all about the issues facing women as we start and grow businesses, I know you'll learn something new from Petra.

Petra Kassun-Mutch, founder of Eve-Volution, Liisbeth, Fifth Town Artisan Cheese, former book publishing exec, mom and activist entrepreneur offers a Master Class in this episode on how to incorporate feminist traits and ideals into start-ups so we can grow more whole businesses and business leaders. She tells us how the current start-up investment models aren't working for most women-led companies, and why the narrative around what makes good, successful entrepreneurs needs to change. Even if you think you've heard it all about the issues facing women as we start and grow businesses, I know you'll learn something new from Petra.

Petra Kassun-Mutch, founder of Eve-Volution, Liisbeth, Fifth Town Artisan Cheese, former book publishing exec, mom and activist entrepreneur offers a Master Class in this episode on how to incorporate feminist traits and ideals into start-ups so we can grow more whole businesses and business leaders. She tells us how the current start-up investment models aren't working for most women-led companies, and why the narrative around what makes good, successful entrepreneurs needs to change. Even if you think you've heard it all about the issues facing women as we start and grow businesses, I know you'll learn something new from Petra. &nbsp;

Petra Kassun-Mutch, Founder Liisbeth - Field Notes for Feminists in Business

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