211 - I can't believe we are at the end of this journey.

Has it been six months of The Coaching Journals already? Good grief, where has the year gone?

For the last six months, Heather Lahtinen, our head guru at Elevate and Flourish Academy, has been sharing her coaching sessions with two Elevate students on the Hair of the Dog podcast. This week's episode is the final episode and Part 6 takes us into the wrap-up stage.

Christi and Monica aren't just ready to fly … they're already flying!

Shortly after Christi of Christi Baker Photography in Atlanta started this journey with Heather, our head guru at Elevate and Flourish Academy, she learned she was – drum roll if you haven't been following –  PREGNANT! And Heather has been guiding her through the process of simplifying and streamlining her pet photography business so she can take maternity leave.

Meanwhile, Monica at Pup and Me Photo in Phoenix has been disappointed in her bookings lately and struggling with her self-confidence. In this final episode, Heather helps Monica explore her thoughts related to clients saying no and not perceiving the value of her services.

With Heather's guidance, Monica leaves The Coaching Journals on a happy note, understanding the importance of guarding one's heart and mind and celebrating her healthy decisions and boundaries.

What to listen for

5:09 What Christi has been up to in her third trimester

7:39 How she's planning ahead for 2024

22:59 The changes Christi made to reframe her perspective

26:20 The challenges Monica has been facing

33:45 How rejection helps build character

46:48 Why it's OK to say "no" to a client

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