Parenting is a challenging task, and this week we have Carmel Ecker with us to discuss ways to minimise drama in our relationships, change our mindset, and modelling self-care for our children. If you want to feel more empowered as a parent, this interview will be super useful and fun to listen to or watch! 

Carmel Ecker is a single parent empowerment coach, she is also the Managing Director of eWomenNetwork, Victoria British Columbia chapter. You can find more information about her work and programs at https://speaknowcoaching.com/

Interview Highlights

#1 - Introduction to Carmel Ecker; single parent empowerment coach and managing director of eWomenNetwork (00.03)

#2 - An image makeover on the idea of what it is to be a single parent; limitations of negative stereotypes (02.42)

#3 - Perspective; reframing your outlook before becoming a single parent, letting go of past expectations (06.57)

#4 - Dealing with guilt as a single parent; the importance of self-care for single parents (11.56)

#5 - Self-care cont. Modelling self-care to our children, demonstrating healthy behaviours (15.08)

#6 - Five elements of Carmel's framework; mindset, creating a vision, motivation, creating habits, making a commitment (17.40)

#7 - Emotional contagion; consciously changing your mood in order to affect others around you positively (22.40)

#8 - How to minimise drama in interpersonal relationships; focusing on your own reactions, thoughts, feelings and positive decision-making (27.31)

Video

https://youtu.be/AFbL1vRH4x8

Transcript

Sze Wing: 00:03 Hi, everyone. Today I have a lovely guest with me, and today we've got Carmel Ecker. She's all the way from British Colombia, in Canada. And she's joining us today for this podcast, and I'm really happy to have a chat with her. So little, short introduction; Carmel is a single parent empowerment coach. She's also the managing director for eWomenNetwork, Victoria, BC chapter. And that's basically how we met online. There's a lot of online meeting going on, since I'm based in Sydney, Australia. I'm really excited to interview her. And I'm certain that she's going to share a lot of information that's going to help a lot of single parents out there. I think one of the things I loved the most when I was looking up her work is that, you know, she talks about how to switch from a survival mode to be a thriving parent, which we all need; whether a single parent, double parent, or just a woman, you know, you want to you depart from that survival mode and really live a more thriving life. And it's not easy, but there's a lot of tools and guides out there. So hopefully today's podcast interview will shed some light on that. I also love the fact that the work she's doing is making people feel, you don't have to do it all alone. You have mentors, you have people who have been there. And I think that support network is amazing and it's really wonderful. So with a welcome to my podcast, Carmel.

Carmel: 01:40 Hi. Thank you so much for having me. I'm excited to be here.

Sze Wing:

In this episode, I talked to Marlene Cameron, a business leadership and life coach, about the effect and importance of clarity for performance, productivity, and profitability. We also discussed the importance of intuition and the benefits of stepping away from overthinking and allowing creativity to emerge. 

Marlene Cameron is a Business Leadership and Life Coach, she is also a speaker and trainer. She has been training, coaching and mentoring business owners, executives and mental health professionals since 2002. She had a successful career in interior design, then as a business owner, management consultant and financial analyst. She has an MBA and CFA as well as all her coaching qualifications. She now works with entrepreneurs and leaders to discover the clarity to be more calm, certain and connected.

Highlights

#1 - Introducing Marlene Cameron; trainer, coach. mentor. (00.25)

#2 - Qualifications; why successful women feel pressure to collect credentials; imposter syndrome, self-doubt.  (02.56)

#3 - Controlling your feelings through thought; breaking habits and changing thought patterns (09.13)

#4 - Importance of being present; morning rituals, clearing your mind and discouraging unhelpful thought patterns (13.21)

#5 - The clarity effect model; Dense fog, partly cloudy, light haze, blue sky clarity (16.32)

#6 - Decision clarity advantage; the three components.  MRI, IOU, FIT; using your intuition to create space for fresh ideas. (23.55)

#7 - Discussion on the importance of intuition; the benefits of stepping away from overthinking, allowing creativity to emerge (29.44)

If you would like to connect with Marlene and find out more about her coaching, please visit: www.marlenecameron.com

Video

https://youtu.be/7dU_Y2iPplI

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Transcript

Sze Wing : 00:03 Hi, everyone. Really happy to be back doing this episode of the podcast with you all. And today I have another overseas guest. Today we've got Marlene Cameron, and she's a business, leadership and life coach, and she's also a speaker and trainer. So first of all, welcome to my show.

Marlene: 00:22 Thank you. I'm delighted to be here.

Sze Wing :

A woman's worth is such an important topic. I know many women who are so comfortable in giving, helping and nurturing others. But when it comes to receiving, for example, asking for a promotion, pay rise or even accepting a straight-up compliment, they may find it uneasy. When we are not open to receiving, we are playing small. A woman's worth is not measured by how much we sacrifice, but oddly enough, it has something to do with how open we are to receive and to shine.

About our guest Dr Kelly Schuh

Dr Kelly Schuh is a Worth & Wealth Alchemist for female coaches, consultants, and visionaries. She is the “Sales Whisperer”, an Amazon Bestselling Author, Speaker and Yahoo! Finance Top Biz Coach in 2021. In 2009 she pioneered the sacred sisterhood of Pink Tent International (now over 14,000 strong), the first women’s online community of its kind. Her body of work has been featured on Jamie Fox’s Foxxhold Radio, PopSugar Magazine, Fox31TV, Channel 2 and many other media outlets.  

Interview Highlights

#1 - Introducing Dr Kelly Schuh, outlining credentials as a best selling author, speaker and business coach. (00.39)

#2 - Defining 'Queen of Worth', helping women find their inner worth; the importance of self-worth in business (02.48)

#3 - Masculine versus feminine; combining spirituality and strategy to achieve success (10.36)

#4 - Relating the idea of receiving to money and worth; practising gratitude and shifting focus (14.35) 

#5 - Human Design Chart - combining four ancient traditions to help women. tap into intuition; applying this to business decisions (20.18)

#6 - Aligning the brain with the body; transitioning from chiropractic to coaching (25.37)

#7 - Flexibility in working style; one-on-one versus teams versus solopreneurs (26.46)

#8 -  Balancing movement and stillness; the importance of downtime for productivity (36.53) 

If you want to find out more about Dr Kelly Schuh's work, please connect with her via:

Facebook: Queen of WorthSisterhoodInstagram: Worth & Wealth Alchemist (@drkellyschuh)LinkedIn: Dr. Kelly Martin Schuh | LinkedInYoutube: Worth International - YouTube

Video

https://youtu.be/ehi6pT97Pcs

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Interview Transcript

Sze Wing :

If COVID has taught me anything, I would say it has highlighted my value and need for connection with my family and friends. My parents live in Hong Kong and my mum was planning to come for the birth of my youngest son nearly two years ago. Then the pandemic forced all international borders to close. Now we are just hoping we could see my parents later this year, or maybe early next year. With all that in mind, when I heard about Robyn's work, especially her Musings and Memoirs Storytelling Production for aging loved ones, I had to interview her for this podcast, so that people can consider using this service to capture loved one's stories for the family.

About Robyn Pearson

Robyn Pearson is the owner and founder of A Friend Indeed. She is passionate about supporting adult children who are in a caregiver role to their aging parents. Over the past 11 years of service, she has spoken with numerous daughters and sons, each one admitting that it's a big role to take on alongside the many other responsibilities they juggle. A Friend Indeed brings engagement, purpose, joy and a little "goofyness" to increase the quality of life for their aging loved one and to ease the pressure off the family so it doesn't feel like everything has to be all on their shoulders. On-site visits with their aging loved one residing at home, in a care facility, or even awaiting placement. Robyn's business is serving Calgary, Airdrie, Didsbury and areas within Alberta, Canada.

The pandemic had interrupted their in-person visits back in 2020-2021, while they are back to their in-person visits, they have also developed an additional way of supporting the family they serve and engaging their aging loved one! Musings & Memoirs is a Video Storytelling Production made to capture their aging loved ones’ stories, as told by them to become a precious and memorable keepsake for the family now and for future generations!

Interview Highlights

* Introducing Robyn Pearson, owner and founder of 'A Friend Indeed' (00.14)* Outline of the key functions of A Friend Indeed; including caring for ageing loved ones in care facilities, hospitals. (03.18)* Medical v non-medical care; the importance of social, mental and emotional wellbeing & quality of life (05.14)* Communication and follow up; putting family members of ageing loved ones at ease (07.36)* Tailoring care and engaging with clients with diverse needs; non-verbal, clients with dementia (10.40)* Personal anecdote and example of A Friend Indeed's personalised service (14.07)* The importance of incorporating joy and creativity in client care; client and family perspective (17.13)* Emphasising family communication and the impact of visit summaries for geographically distant relatives (22.58)* An introduction of 'Musings and Memoirs' during the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing restrictions; a digital storytelling service. (28.32)

If you would like to find out more about Robyn Pearson's work, please visit: www.getafriendindeed.com

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Many successful people consider lifelong learning a key habit for their success. This includes both work-related skills that can improve your employability and other skills and interests that can enrich your life. Nowadays, there are so many flexible ways to learn, as virtual learning has been growing and advancing exponentially in the last few years. You may be interested in adding an online course to your business or at your workplace, or perhaps you may want to know more about how to choose the right learning course for you. 

For this week’s podcast, I got an interview with Jessica Pare, who is an expert in helping coaches and consultants to create online courses, programs and memberships. Among many things we talked about, we highlighted ways to encourage action from the learners so that they can learn better and the key things to include in a course to support the best learning experience. Also, we talked about how to make the courses more successful in the business sense. 

About Jessica Pare: 

Jessica Pare is the Founder and Chief Learning Alchemist of Alchemy Learning Solutions. It is a company that is on a mission to help more people and organisations access the wisdom that can enable them to thrive. They help coaches and consultants to Create Done-With-You Courses, Programs & Memberships. 

Jess has a background in the personal growth and development field, training as a coach, and has expertise in instructional design. She provides clients with the structure, accountability, and support to bring their vision into reality through a hands-on approach that helps them avoid overwhelm and create content that has the impact they desire on their clients and their business.

If you would like to connect with Jessica Pare, please visit the Alchemy Learning Solutions website.

Highlights:

* Introduction to Jessica Pare; the founder and Chief Learning Alchemist of Alchemy Learning Solutions  (00.12)

* What is the function of Alchemy Learning Solutions; providing structure, accountability and support (01.22)

* Three components to encourage action from the learner; reinforcing belief/letting go of self-sabotage, setting examples, creating opportunity for practice (08.55)

* The importance of the hybrid model; including social community, follow up and support (15:31) 

* Why a learning community is important; emotional benefits for the learner, staying motivated (17.08)

* Benefits of the hybrid model versus evergreen courses for the course creator; up-selling, repeat clientele (19.32)

*  Market research; identifying pain points and problems of the ideal client, to pinpoint when learners are most in need of follow up (23.37) 

* What sets Alchemy Learning Solutions apart from other services (26:02) 

Video

https://youtu.be/sSSM6nImgqg

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Transcript

Yesterday as we celebrated International Women's Day, I was just thinking about how far we've come.

More than ever, women have more opportunities to shine, but at the same time, we may have more expectations of ourselves to accomplish, and re-defining what is "good enough" or even a new standard of being perfect.

The inner critic becomes louder and we keep pushing harder to succeed. Now, somewhere along the way, we will hit a bump, or say the COVID or now the floods. When things don't go as planned, we may feel like losing control or dropping our confidence about who we are and what we do.

This episode is to explore how do we nurture self-acceptance, build self-confidence and break the cycle of "never-ending-self-improvement" so that we can create sustainable success, have clarity of what actually matters and enjoy being who we are.

Highlights

* How to create a balance between pushing forward and pulling back

* Why self-acceptance matters and how it relates to confidence

* Confidence can be learned and built

* Lean in, have confidence in the universe

If you have been pushing hard, yet not getting the results you want, or you just got burnout and frustrated, you may want to change your approach and lean into your feminine wisdom instead. You can now schedule a complimentary 30 mins discovery call to see if I can help you move forward or scale back in order to succeed! Feeling curious? Just click this link to book it in!

Transcript

(00:23):

Welcome to my new episode of podcast of Sze Wing Vetault. It has been crazy a few months and as you all know about it, that, you know, has been crazy a few years. In fact, we had the bushfire, we have the pandemic and now all the floods and rain in New South Wales and Queensland Australia. So it hasn't been easy for many people and but I'm back doing episodes of my podcast. And I really picked this special occasion today to record this for you because yesterday we celebrated the international women's day and my friends at Soul Advisor is talking about confidence this month. And I am really feel drawn to share what I have experienced, as well as working with my clients these days related to women's success and confidence. So I think one of the things that really struck me for the last few years, more and more so is that we are often on this wheel of achieving more, becoming more, creating more, especially with women that, well, look now we have given opportunities.

(01:34):

We have lot more different ways to express ourselves. So there is this urge as well as opportunity to perform and to shine, which is fantastic. But sometimes when we are really working and pursuing that dream, the downside will be it. You just never stop ending. We constantly trying to achieve and improve. And this can turn into a game of never ending self improvement, where, you know, not only you want a successful career, meaningful relationships that you need to eat well and use eco-friendly products and meditate and exercise, like, you know, there's quite a lot to be a perfect human being.

With the current pandemic and changes in our economy, many people are looking at other ways to create multiple streams of income by starting their businesses. Or perhaps you just had enough from your day job and want to pursue your heart-centred, purpose-driven business venture. Whatever your trigger or reason is, most people will become solo-entrepreneurs by utilising their skills and experience to begin with. This podcast episode with Tammy Johnston will help you to plan and transition from a full-time job to self-employment, or if you already took the leap to become self-employed, we shared some tips and reasons that you don't have to do it all alone.

Tammy Johnston is a speaker, educator, business and author. Tammy specializes in helping small business owners and solopreneurs since 2003. She is a noted small business expert on the stage, in the classroom and in media outlets for the better part of two decades. 

If you want to find out more about Tammy Johnston work, please visit https://ksabusiness.ca

She is starting a new program called Kick Start 2022, for those who are thinking about starting a business or have recently taken the leap and want to shorten the learning curve and get you to become profitable faster. You can click on this link to find out more and to register: https://ksabusiness.ca/kickstart2022/

*I am not an affiliate or paid promoter for Tammy's business, I recommend her work because she is simply awesome, super down to earth, no BS and a highly supportive coach and colleague!* :-) Check out her new program!

Interview Highlights:

* Tammy's personal story of becoming a solopreneur while pregnant* What would Tammy say to her younger self - the Do's and Don'ts when starting a business* How to joggle between a young family and starting or growing a business* Why we need a board of directors or a tribe trusted people to support our business journey* The habit of Kaizen* 3 Keys on successful business planning

Video

https://youtu.be/D6qdnucuiUY

Transcript

Sze Wing  (00:03):

Hi, everyone. I'm super excited to interview Tammy Johnson today. She's my dear guest all the way from Canada. I love to interview people from different time zones. So this has got to be a really fun interview because I love chatting with Tammy and I just have to start this interview otherwise, we're just going to go on all day. But I think today it's going to be really great podcast because I know during this current pandemic and changes in our economy, a lot of people are looking at other ways to make money or create multiple streams of income. And not surprisingly many people look at starting their own business or taking their skills and experience into bringing it in terms of making a product or service into the world. So a lot of people are thinking, can they adapt? Can they transition? So I think Tammy's story and expertise can really help a lot of small business owners or want to start people to have a think and maybe take some notes about this.

Sze Wing  (01:02):

So I really hope this is going to be a useful interview for a lot of those people, but also it's going to be lots of fun.

For women who want-it-all: success in your business or career, fulfilling relationships, family, and health. But you don't want to be burnout in order to get there. Perhaps you are have experienced plenty of success in life, but not sure what you are NOT seeing and unsure how to up your game. This is the podcast interview episode that will give you ideas about creating your own success rituals, setting your expectations and boundaries right. Embrace your own cycle, rhythms, and strategy that works for you.

Erin Acton is a certified life and business coach, digital media pro and former broadcast journalist. She is also the founder of the Act On It Success Institute. Erin helps time-starved entrepreneurs take action and take back control so they can rock their businesses.

Interview Highlights

* From Want-it-all (career, relationships and family) to burn out, and the path that leads Erin into coaching* People often under estimate that when you start your business, you may trade in the 9 to 5 for an even longer hours day because it is your own business.* Instead of thinking about work or business in a linear fashion, as human, we live in cycles, whether or not we are aware. Spring time is when ideas sprout, a new project may come along, while winter feels very different. It is about completion, inward reflection, or rest.* Understand our own unique cycle and rhythms* Instead of constant hustle and keep moving the goal forward for more and more, we could approach creating success that works for you* Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness* Setting boundaries and aligned with realistic expectations* Be aware of what is a task versus what is a project when it comes to your To-Do Lists* Success Ritual and find out what is right for you

If you would like to learn more about Erin Acton, her coaching and program of work, please visit: https://www.erinacton.com/

Video

https://youtu.be/w_cWKqZpkaU

Transcript

Sze Wing (00:03):

Hi everyone. I'm really excited to introduce you to my guest this week. We got Erin Acton today and she is all the way from Canada. And I love interviewing people across different time zones in common just to make it really hard. No (kidding!), But I love that, with technology. It’s just so nice to be able to reach people from very different, area and around the globe, but also obviously a different experience. And then the same time you find something in common. So welcome to my show, Erin!

Erin (00:38):

Thank you so much for having me. I totally agree. We've got so many more like so many more things in common. I've just found everyone I've spoken to. So yeah, I'm so happy to be here. Thanks for having me

Sze Wing (00:50):

So a little introduction about Erin. So obviously she's a very smart, successful, modern, I don't know how to describe it because I also know you have young daughters. So in a way, it's really, I think for a lot of us, striving to become someone who have your own career, but also have a family have it or in balance.

We heard a lot about the importance of self-care, but what I've noticed in my coaching world is that caregivers are great at providing care and kindness to others, but they often underestimate how much they also need support for themselves as well. They bear the fatigue and stress until they reach the point where they are burnt out or feeling overwhelmed. That's why when I met Bill Cohen, I immediately know we need to do this podcast, so that people who are caregivers, especially those who care for family members who have dementia, can get the information that they need to better manage their care and understand there is support available for them too!

Bill Cohen is the founder of Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants LLC. He is a certified senior advisor based in Oregon but he also provides support and other resources online. 

If you would like to connect to Bill, please visit his website or look up his support group on Facebook.

Interview Highlights

* How Bill becomes a caregiver consultant* Why caregivers need care and support - more than we think we know* After 3 careers, how destiny leads Bill to find his new passion and purpose * Signs of potential dementia or Alzheimer's* What kind of support Bill and his team provide - the holistic model of care and other resources * Why do people feel reluctant to get help and support? * What happens next when a caregiver finds support to manage the care and other important matters

If you like this podcast interview, please subscribe to my podcast on iTunes or Spotify or any podcast platforms! I appreciate your support!

Video

https://youtu.be/Y8KMdHqW8x8

Transcript

Sze Wing  (00:02):

Hi everyone. Today, I have a special guest. So you know many of you realized I've mostly interviewed women on my show, but today I have a very special guest. I met Bill (William) Cohen at an E-Women Network event, actually. He would tell you why that happens, why would meet there? But I was really taken by Bill's words and friendliness, and he was really willing to share his knowledge. And I think it's going to be a great interview. So a little short introduction because I think I'm going to let Bill to tell you the story, right? So, he's the founder of Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants. He is a certified senior advisor based in Oregon, but obviously nowadays, you know, most businesses provide support online. But I think today we are going to pick his brain literally, and also have a conversation about, I think the field of carers and support, because I think this is something we overlooked quite a lot. So welcome to my show Bill.

Bill (01:07):

Thank you. And good morning to you. Good afternoon here in the states, at least on the Pacific coast, and I'm excited, very honoured to be here as one of your rare male guest.

Sze Wing  (

In this interview with Yvonne Winkler, the CEO of Lotus Consulting, we hear an uncommon story of a young girl who fled from oppression to freedom. Then, as a young woman, how she left a highly regarded job to discover true fulfilment on her own terms and to become the woman she is today. We talked about how "starting over" requires courage, trust and the ability to let go of the securities we believe in. A common thread we found in our stories is that when you trust your heart and act from your inner feminine wisdom, the rest will work out the way it needs to. 

She said, “Freedom is found within, not outside of yourself.” This is so true. You can travel the entire world, but you can still feel trapped from within.

I love doing podcast interviews because I see the value in sharing these conversations about hope, courage and inspiration. I also believe in collaborations with other women. As Yvonne mentioned, women really understand the value of collaboration, and this is how we can move forward as a society.

Yvonne Winkler is the CEO of Lotus Consulting, Founder of the Freedom Seeker Community and Former Managing Director Alberta Chapters with one of the largest and widely recognised premier business networking organisations, eWomen Network. With over 18 years of business development, consulting and marketing experience, Yvonne coaches women to find the clarity they want and harness the strength they already have to live a life they choose.

You can find out more about Yvonne Winkler, her work and coaching programs on http://www.yvonnewinkler.com/

Interview Highlights

* From oppression to freedom - Leaving communist East Germany to the West Germany in 1989 

* Starting over in a new world twice- adjusting to capitalism, different mindset and a whole new circumstance in West Germany and then Canada 5 years later

* The experience of different oppressions and how to use that experience to build a business and support women on their journey

* Why it is so important to discover what our heart really wants, not what others want for us or expect of us

* How common it is to feel something is missing or unfulfilled despite having a great job and all 

* No one else is going to find out what will fulfil us, we have to find out what they are ourselves 

* The idea of the Lotus Wellness was born in Spain during a year-long trip, to create a sacred space where people can recover from their trauma, to unpack their stories and to heal. It may not be what it is today, but that was the start of the idea and vision. 

* The reason why women tend to play safe, the fear of not being good enough or losing what they have

* Why it is easy to forget the connection we have with our inner feminine wisdom, and how we need to re-connect to that source of power

* No one is broken and we don’t need to be fixed, but it may be a call for change and courage 

* When we change nothing, nothing changes

* There is no over night success, we all need to start somewhere, just start from where you are 

* Freedom Seeker Community is a place for women to feel we belong, to feel safe, to open up from their vulnerability and to share experiences. 

Video

https://youtu.be/pri0G2qMAUg

Transcript