December 11, 2018

SS18 – Being Boss with Emily Thompson

38 minutes

Welcome to the Create & Thrive Podcast Summer Series, where I replay the highlights from the show in 2018.

If you’re a long-term listener, and you’re looking for fresh content – why not check out my NEW show – The Business of Making?

Also! In this ep I announce the return of my free mini-couse – Look Back Move Forward – which will be kicking off on January 1st!

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Have you heard of the Being Boss podcast? If so, you’ll know my guest today – one half of the BB duo – Emily Thompson.

If not, you’re in for a treat.

In this episode, I interview Emily about what it means to be the boss of your business and your life.

We cover a lot of juicy mindset topics, and we discuss Emily & Kathleen’s new book – Being Boss.

I loved talking with Emily, and I hope you get a lot out of this episode!

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Quotes and Highlights in this episode:

Emily started with her first business at age 18 and her career has shifted and changed many times since then.

It is very unlikely that you are going to find the things you are going to do for the rest of your life early on.

Confidence is a muscle – the more you work it the stronger it gets.

“Find the ways to remind yourself that you are awesome at what you’re doing or you will figure it out along the way.” {Emily}

Being stuck in fear will not allow you to lead a fulfilling life and work.

“Confidence is something you will have to practise and you will always have to practise.” {Emily}

Look for proof in your past experiences of times the thing that scared you worked out.

Take a breather from the problem – get some perspective and change gears and then come back with fresh eyes.

Entrepreneurs are making it up and figuring it out as they go along.

“We are all experimenting. You have to be willing to do the experiments and take the risks.” {Jess}

The more you try the more you will fail – get comfortable with failure to allow you try new ways and new things.

When things are no longer fulfilling in your business it is time to let consider what you need to change to get back to fulfillment.

“There are times when a dream job is no longer dreamy.” {Emily}

Systems and process are very important to business it is important to leave space to be creative.

“You can systemise yourself into a rut where you don’t have the space to allow your creative juices to be flowing.” {Emily}

Find out more about Emily, the podcast, and the Being Boss book here.

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