We are all experiencing a transitional time in history, and many of us, small business owners,  service professionals, parents and families, are experiencing elevated stress levels. This podcast discusses the basics - how it works, how stress shows up, how to minimize the damage it can cause and what actions you can take now to feel more in control of what you are thinking, feeling and doing. 

Limiting beliefs and false boundaries: two things that hold us back from trying new things and succeeding in relationships, business or life.  In many ways, we are like elephants. Today's episode explains why and three steps to identify what is holding you back.

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What does it take to get out of survival mode and to really thrive in every aspect of your work or your life? Today we talk about Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, Beyonce's alter-ego and 4 skills you need to cultivate to get you closer to thriving. 

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Sometimes we place so much pressure on ourselves-to do it all and have it all. But what happens when life throws you a curve-ball, and you find yourself suddenly single, with young children and trying to start a home-based business so you can be with & take care of your kids? In today's episode we respond to a listener who wrote us for advice about how to balance it all out. Here's what we had to say...

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Do you believe that you aren't a creative "out of the box" thinker? This could mean that you are stuck in a "fixed" mindset. In today's episode, we talk about the difference between "fixed" and "growth" mindsets, why its important to stay in a growth mindset as much as possible, and four ways that you can develop a growth mindset and uncover your creative, "outside the box" thinking , to be more successful at problem solving, growing a business, having better relationships and reaching your goals.

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We have plenty of advice and information on what we SHOULD care about in relation to successfully transitioning careers, growing a business or having more work-life balance, but today we are going to talk about what's even more important: three things you SHOULDN'T care about.

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How do you take the leap from a job to a new business? How do you come up with a good business idea? How do you know for sure that it will work? In today's episode these questions and more are answered as we discuss how to come up with a good idea and what precautions to take before you begin. 

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Whether at work, home or while driving, we've all used-(or thought of using)-that colorful "F" word when we are stuck, frustrated or when things aren't going as planned. Although it may feel better in the moment, it really doesn't help us to move forward in any productive way. In today's episode, I'm going to ofer some perspective on two other "F" words that can be even more destructive, and a third one that will hopefully give you the motivation you need during challenging times. 

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Is there a generic definition of success? Or is it different for everyone? In today's episode, we discuss what "success" means to us and three baby steps you can take today towards building your own success on your own terms!

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How do you stay motivated when you just don't have the energy? Balancing and juggling so many different responsibilities, at home and in your business, and wearing so many different hats can make you feel anxious, cranky and overwhelmed.  That's where motivation drops and burnout sets in. Today we will talk about 3 main causes and 3 quick solutions that will help you start to get back on track in your life and in your business.

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