The Aligned & Prosperous Podcast

What is being “nice” costing you? If you are focussed on pleasing your clients instead of serving them, you are doing them and yourself a huge disservice. Worried about being “salesy”? Then you are likely making the #1 mistake that actual result in you being salesy and ineffective with your sales efforts. Listen to find out how you can upgrade your service to your client AND increase your freedom, wealth and impact.

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When I speak at events for entrepreneurs, or when clients come to me for 1:1 coaching, a common question is “How do I stop procrastinating?” The short answer to the question, How do I stop procrastinating?” is to do the thing you are procrastinating about! A longer, more complete answer requires us to take a closer look at the behaviours which lead to procrastination in the first place. That’s what I do in this episode. And then I share some strategies to get you into out of procrastination and into inspired action. 

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In this episode of Being Stellar, I am joined by inspiring and talented Vancouver based fashion designer, Ryan Amore. Ryan is a stellar blend of creative genius, technical expertise and business savvy. We chat about betting on yourself even when no one else believes in you, choosing the road less travelled and building resilience along the way. He lives his motto: "never expect, never presume, always work hard and stay true to who you are” and he will inspire you to do the same. I loved this conversation and I am so excited for you to meet Ryan.

Connect with Ryan Amour:

Website - https://www.ryanamore.com/

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Are you seeking clarity or certainty?

So often when people come to me for coaching they say they want “clarity”. In many cases, what they are really saying is they want to know exactly what the future holds. What should they do? What will happen if they take this step or that step. Which step should they take (to make sure that everything works out perfectly without any discomfort or failure.)

In this episode, we explore how I discovered the key to certainty is self-trust. And how you can tap in to your own super power to create safety in times of uncertainty.

PS. One of my favourite tools for building self trust is to take a meditation journey to meet my future self. Want to try it? Here’s the link to my Future You Meditation and companion workbook.

\https://mailchi.mp/deborahstellingwerff.com/future-you-sign-up

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In this episode, I chat with Shauna Moran, founder of Operate Remote, author of Manage Employee Burnout and remote and hybrid team expert. Tune-in to learn Shauna’s top 3 tips for developing happy, healthy and engaged workforces without the “Sunday Scaries”. And find out which factor accounts for 70% of positive employee engagement and to guard yourself and your team from burnout. Can you guess what it is? 

Get Shauna’s book here. 

Promo code: KOGANPAGE20 will give you 20% 

Shauna has also provided and incredible 

freebie - an 8-part video course leaders can use to identify the root causes of burnout within their team: https://operateremote.mykajabi.com/offers/XpUueLoB/checkout

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I sit down with brilliant copy writer and wordsmith, Ed Raey in this episode. We talk about finding your zone of genius and then doing the long hours and hard work required to achieve true mastery. We explore the pressures many entrepreneurs face from family and friends about getting a “real job” and the many distractions and seductions that can distract us from our own path when we are made vulnerable by our own doubts. We also get into the importance of experimental play and skill building in order to build a successful business; how to choose your mentor; how to pivot when you are no longer inspired by who you are working with and what you are doing. And the importance of always being open to growing and sometimes feeling like an idiot, while also practicing enjoying the process and being content with where we are at. And the most important question you can ask yourself when you reach your goals.

Do you love words and writing and wonder how you can make a 6 figure plus income as a copy writer? Ed Reay’s Lifestyle Copywriters program might be right for you. Check it out here:

My contact will be edreay.com so people can sign up to my email list there. And they can also add me as a friend on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/edward.reay5477

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How many of the conflicts in your business and relationships are caused by expectations that were never actually communicated?

In this episode, I explore one of the most powerful leadership shifts I've ever learned: replacing expectations with clear agreements.

Whether you're working with clients, leading a team, building a partnership, or navigating family relationships, unclear expectations often lead to assumptions, disappointment, resentment, and unnecessary conflict. Agreements, on the other hand, create clarity, trust, and accountability.

In this conversation, you'll learn:

• Why expectations are one of the biggest hidden sources of conflict
• The difference between an expectation and an agreement
• How assumptions quietly damage relationships and business results
• Practical ways to create clear agreements with clients, colleagues, family members, and partners
• Why this simple shift can improve communication, strengthen trust, and even increase profitability

This isn't just a communication skill, it's a leadership skill.

The quality of your relationships is determined by the quality of the agreements you create.

Are you reality checking or reality policing yourself? Find out in this episode as Coach Deb dives into what it means to ask and answer the question “How realistic is that?”

If you are ready for less limitations and more possibility, you don’t want to miss this episode.

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We have rebranded! The podcast formerly known as the Stellar Life Project, is now the Being Stellar podcast. In this episode I share the reasons I decided to re-brand and the business lessons I learned along the way. If you are thinking of starting a podcast, there are some lessons here for you! And even if you are not planning to start a podcast, have a listen because it’s an interesting story of serendipity and clarity on the journey to becoming the fullest expression of ourselves and experiencing abundance and prosperity on the way. 

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In this episode, I am joined by the stellar Laura Beauparlant, founder of Lab Creative, the author of Brand Chemistry and the creator of Brand Camp. We talk about the work she does in the world to help entrepreneurs create aligned brands that stand out from the crowd, magnetize the right clients and produce explosive results. If you know me at all, you will already see from this description of Laura why I wanted you to meet her! We talk about the importance of branding and I announce my own re-brand after having worked with Laura in her most recent Brand Camp program. Laura also gets real about what inspires her and what she is living and dying for! You can connect with Laura on social @labcreative and get on the wait list for her next Brand Camp session by visiting  https://www.labcreative.ca/

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