This message from Theresa Cantley focuses on the journey of business ownership, leadership, and personal growth amidst challenges. Theresa shares raw and real reflections on overcoming obstacles, emphasizes the importance of self-value beyond external achievements, and the power of journaling for personal insight. She outlines seven key learnings from the year, including redefining success, valuing inner qualities over external metrics, and the importance of surrounding oneself with positive influences, surrendering to the unknown, and focusing on self-improvement. Theresa also discusses the benefits of regular exercise, overcoming self-doubt, celebrating small wins, and learning from setbacks. She encourages listening to one's higher self, reprogramming negative beliefs, and planning with a positive outlook for the future, all while emphasizing the importance of compassion and understanding towards oneself and others for a better business and personal life.

Have you ever avoided pivoting or changing the direction of your business, because you feel like it’s a sign of failure? Or because you’re feeling fearful of the unknown or how difficult it could be? You’ll be inspired by today’s guest. 

In this episode of C-Suite Mentor, Theresa Cantley is chatting with Elzie Flenard, otherwise known as The Mayor of Podcast Town. Elzie is an entrepreneur, podcaster, teacher, and creative, and he’s sharing how his diverse experiences led him to start Podcast Town, how he realized Podcast Town needed to pivot and grow to stay authentic to how he wanted to help people, and why self-work is so important for business growth. If you want to be inspired and motivated to make a change in your business, this is a must-listen!

Things to listen for:

• Elzie Flenard’s journey that led him to starting Podcast Town [4:53]

• How Podcast Town is pivoting as Elzie’s purpose grows (and why it’s okay if your business pivots as your purpose grows, too) [15:47]

• Why Elzie believes you can’t optimize what you give to the world until you optimize yourself [22:55]

• What you need to do in 2025 to grow yourself as an entrepreneur [34:32]

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Have you ever been in a conversation and noticed the other person had a thousand-mile stare? Or worse, have you ever gone to a mentor you respected with a question or concern, only to realize they were half-listening to what you had to say?

Today on the C-Suite Mentor, Theresa Cantley is explaining why having presence – being totally present and engaged in a conversation – is a leadership quality you can’t afford to miss, and why it’s actually pretty rare. This is a great one to tune in to with the holidays coming up!

Things to listen for:

• Why not being completely present as a leader is a problem

• How not having presence might actually be causing your overwhelm

• How being present can help you be a better leader for your team

• What you can do today to have better presence

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Have you ever been afraid to put out a new product, try a new process, or do something different because it might not work? 

We’ve all been there before. But today, Theresa Cantley is sharing why failure can actually be a good thing, and why letting go of control over the outcomes of your business can help your team shine. She argues that entrepreneurship is research and development – and a necessary part of business growth.

Things to listen for:

• Why trying to control the outcomes of your business endeavors is actually holding you back

• How starting a small business is an experiment in creativity and getting back up after failure

• Why leading with empathy matters

• How to inspire your team without forcing outcomes

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Do you feel like you need to be involved in every aspect of your business in order for it to thrive? What if you could build a business that thrives without you having to be there?

In order for this to happen, you have to build a team that can run the business without you – and that starts with choosing a strong leadership team. In this episode of C-Suite Mentor, Theresa Cantley shares how to identify the right people for the job. 

Things to listen for:

• Why you need a next-level leadership team for your business to thrive

• Why micromanaging as a leader is a recipe for burnout

• How having a solution mindset is essential for any leader

• How finding aligned and like-minded leaders can change your workplace culture

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So many business owners have had a difficult time these past few years. Whether you’ve been struggling in the economy, struggling as your business grows, or struggling to motivate your team, all these difficulties can feel overwhelming.

In the face of these challenges, Theresa Cantley has advice for any business owner or leader: You choose your own hard.

In this episode of C-Suite Mentor, Theresa Cantley shares why if you’re feeling like things are difficult in your business, that’s a sign you’re on the right track. Tune in to be inspired and embrace the challenges of business!

Things to listen for:

• Why tackling hard things in your business can be a good thing

• How to recognize if you’re in a difficult time in your business

• How difficulties lead to growth and next level success

• How to reframe your approach to frustrations so you are motivated and inspired to keep going

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The other day, I heard some advice: “You can’t trust people. People will always burn you, so you have to lower your expectations.” But how true is this?

In this episode of C-Suite Mentor, Theresa Cantley is challenging this idea, and even arguing that leading with distrust will stunt your business growth. 

Tune in to hear why distrusting your people will hurt your business, and a few practical ways to take a people-first approach so you see growth in your team.

Things to listen for:

• Why leading with distrust is hurting your business

• Why you shouldn’t let your industry define your leadership style

• Why self-reflection is essential for building a better business

• How setting clear expectations will help your team succeed

READY TO UNCOVER THE BLIND SPOT HURTING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS? Take this quiz to uncover what’s holding your business back from success: https://theresacantley.lpages.co/quiz

The 2024 election is over. But what do the results mean for business owners and leaders?

In this episode of C-Suite Mentor, Theresa Cantley is giving her view on the election results and how entrepreneurs should respond. Theresa explains why, regardless of who's in office, our mission as business owners remains the same: to build, innovate, and lead our teams and companies forward.

Theresa also shares practical tips for navigating uncertainty, creating unity in your business, and having a strong vision for the future in the face of negativity. Whether you're a CEO or just starting out, this episode will empower you to keep moving forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose… because while presidents come and go, entrepreneurs will continue to build the world.

Things to listen for:

• How to focus on unity in the face of so much negativity

• Why you need a strong vision to carve a path forward for your business

• How entrepreneurs can continue to drive change, no matter who’s in office

• What steps to take next to create change in the world

If you’re a main street business owner, you’re probably feeling the pressure of uncertain times, a difficult economy, and all the talk about how big online stores will take over small businesses. You might even be tempted to throw in the towel on your business. But is that really the answer?

Here’s the truth: You wouldn’t have been given this dream to open a small business if it wasn’t meant for you. You just need some guidance to navigate today’s business climate.

In this episode of C-Suite Mentor, Theresa Cantley is sharing the mindset shifts and strategies all small business owners need to ensure their business thrives in today’s uncertain times.

Things to listen for:

• How to block out the chaos and negativity as a leader
• How to show up as the best leader you can be, so your team benefits
• Why the “phygital” approach is crucial for small businesses
• How to get focused when you’re feeling overwhelmed in your business

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In today's fast-paced, high-pressure environment, burnout has become a common theme among leaders, from corporate executives to small business owners. 

Today, Theresa Cantley is looking at how to combat burnout, how we define success, and how to rise up as the best leader you can be. As the world has changed dramatically in recent years, so too has the weight on the shoulders of those leading organizations. Theresa challenges the status quo, and says it’s time we redefine what success means and approach leadership differently.

Things to listen for:

• Why burnout has increased in today’s world

• Why we need a new definition of success to combat burnout

• How to use rest to refocus your efforts as a leader

• What steps to take to prevent burnout 

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