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In this powerful episode of the Leveraged Business Podcast, host Jay welcomes Irma Jennings, known affectionately as "The Bone Lady." Irma helps women who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis to navigate the emotional and medical journey they find themselves on.

Bringing her own story and experience to her coaching, and navigating herself through the ups and downs, and challenges of business - and digital marketing to boot - she is now firmly positioned as a Bone Health Coach and "Patient Navigator". She has key partnerships with medical professionals, and is providing a much-needed support service to her clients that's inspiring, pragmatic and pioneering.

Irma has personally tackled numerous challenges herself from her days working on Wall Street to her work today and building a thriving business. So her whole brand rests upon helping her clients to rise resilient, and is synonymous with love and care, and changing people's lives.

Irma draws on her experience working with women diagnosed with osteoporosis to deliver compelling insights into cultivating resilience, self-compassion, and courage in business and life. She shares personal anecdotes that illustrate her path through self-doubt, emphasising how surrendering to emotions and leveraging trusted support networks can transform challenges into triumphs.

Acknowledging vulnerabilities can be hard for many of us. Irma emphasises the strength gained from sharing fears and seeking guidance, and the importance of building strong support systems. For entrepreneurs striving to build resilience and personal development, her wisdom underscores the power of turning to trusted allies who know us deeply, offering a mirror to our strengths and blind spots.

Listeners will be inspired by Irma's candid reflections on maintaining balance and focus. Whether it's confronting the "stress stacking" that often overwhelms business owners or addressing how habits that range from sugar to self-doubt can sabotage our best intentions, she offers valuable insights into reclaiming control.

This episode is packed with actionable strategies, from staying present in nature to mindfully navigating food cravings, that help listeners find their inner compass and maintain mental and emotional well-being. Tune in to learn how to rise resilient and courageous amidst life's uncertainties, guided by Irma's unique blend of empathy and pragmatic wisdom.

To learn more about Irma and her work, go to the episode shownotes at https://jayallyson.com/podcast/emotional-balance-for-business-irma-jennings/.

Wellbeing, personality archetypes and seasonality for resetting and recharging, these are just some of the topics my guest on our Rising Resilient series talks about… Jo Hafey is a holistic health practitioner and mentor who helps her clients master clarity, focus and motivation for peak performance in business and life. Welcome to the eighth instalment of our "Rising Resilient" series on the Leveraged Business Podcast, where we delve into the resilience journeys of women entrepreneurs.

This episode features Jo Hafey, an expert in traditional Chinese medicine, who shares her profound insights on cultivating resilience, balance, and vitality in both life and business. In this engaging session, Jo discusses the concept of 'upright qi'—the vital energy that fuels our day-to-day vigour and momentum.

Listeners will learn how to tap into their inner strength and maintain their foundational health through practical, everyday practices that align with both personal and professional demands. Jo's holistic approach integrates traditional wisdom with modern entrepreneurial challenges, offering actionable strategies for managing stress, enhancing well-being, and improving overall productivity.

For entrepreneurs, particularly women who juggle multiple roles and responsibilities, this episode is a treasure trove of advice on thriving amidst challenges. Jo emphasises the importance of knowing oneself deeply—understanding personal needs, strengths, and the activities that replenish energy. From the significance of mini resets to realign focus during busy days to the impact of seasonal changes on our bodies and moods, Jo covers a wide range of topics that resonate with anyone looking to enhance their resilience.

Tune in to "Harnessing Your Inner Strength with Jo Hafey" for a treasure trove of strategies that empower listeners to thrive amidst adversity. Whether you're dealing with business obstacles or personal setbacks, this episode will inspire you to transform challenges into opportunities with grace, grit, and a deep sense of self-awareness.

Prepare to be inspired to implement changes that lead to profound personal satisfaction and business achievement. Join us on this enlightening journey to discover how resilience can be a transformative force in your entrepreneurial endeavours and beyond.

Shownotes and links available at: http://jayallyson.com/podcast/harnessing-inner-strength-jo-hafey/

In this empowering episode of our podcast, we welcome Barbara Walsh, the dynamic co-founder of SupraLimina and a maestro in executive transition coaching. After cementing her legacy in South Africa, Barbara is now conquering the UK with her profound insights into leadership development.

SupraLimina is the next iteration of a highly successful consultancy, Metaco, founded in 2009, which rapidly grew to become a leader in Executive and Team Coaching and Leadership Development solutions in Southern Africa, expanding into many parts of the world.

Now based in the United Kingdom, she and partner Danny Tuckwood have grown a strong international reputation for partnering with senior teams to level up their executive leadership capabilities to deliver systemic value across their organisations and strategic stakeholders.

Barbara has a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in complex, rapidly-changing environments. In corporate roles, she has led teams through periods of upheaval and uncertainty; and as an entrepreneur, she's experienced her own fair share of failures, along with successes.

Barbara brings two decades of acumen in steering individuals through the tumultuous waters of corporate leadership. But what does it take for first-time executives, especially women, to step confidently into their roles and shatter ceilings? The same might be asked of business owners as they grow and scale their enterprise.

Noted for the authoritative 'Mind the Gap' white paper, Barbara brings an arsenal of wisdom to the fore, sharing invaluable tips for emerging leaders and business owners. From navigating cultural shifts to harnessing resilience practices, she's here to discuss how she equips leaders to not just survive, but thrive.

Barbara's approach to coaching embodies the resilience practices we explore throughout our series, especially as she navigates the specific challenges of executive transition coaching. It's not just about overcoming; it's about thriving. Her passion for helping leaders - particularly women - find their footing in executive roles is both practical and inspiring. As a result, they have created a unique portfolio of programs specifically aimed at supporting the transition from senior manager to executive roles.

Barbara brings not just thought leadership but a treasury of actionable strategies for those ready to enhance their executive trajectory and evade the pitfalls of burnout. But she doesn't just theorise; she gets personal. Her intimate recount of navigating burnout during a life-altering move serves as a beacon for executives and entrepreneurs alike, and illuminates the episode with raw authenticity.

With candour and a touch of humour, Barbara shares her expertise on bouncing back, and why the traits of self-care, compassion and perspective taking are particularly potent for women entrepreneurs. They just might be your superpowers in disguise.

Embark on this enlightening journey that harmoniously blends personal tales with profound professional insights. Barbara's interaction with a client, catalysing a reinvigoration of joy in the doldrums of professional life, paints a vivid picture of how immediate, energising action can reignite the original passion we have for our work.

Tune in for an episode that's a tapestry of resilience, learning, and the invincible spirit of entrepreneurship. Barbara discusses the nuances of leadership that aren't often covered in textbooks, how to avoid common pitfalls and develop perspectives, attitudes and skills that resonate for business owners and leaders alike, no matter the industry or location. Our conversation isn't just about bouncing back from adversity; it's about preparing to succeed amidst it.

Shownotes and links to learn more about Barbara Walsh, Supralimina and their work can be found at http://jayallyson.com/podcast/executive-leadership-resilience-habits-to-manage-stress-barbara-walsh/.

My rising resilient series guest today is Lily Woi, an executive coach, leadership expert, and culture change consultant. Lily is both a published author, and international speaker. She has been a contributor to Brainz Magazine and featured on Forbes.

As an ex-corporate person and a business owner, Lily understands what it's like to be constantly firefighting endless challenges, feeling overwhelmed and without the headspace to focus on the things that matter most to you.

As entrepreneurs, making positive changes that drive real value often seems like an unattainable goal. Let's face it, that feeling of constant anxiety and frustration sucks big time.

So, Lily is on a mission to change the status quo by helping people develop conscious self management skills. She is uniquely qualified to share her experience and techniques to help shift emotional states and behaviours, unlock potential, and build resilience from the inside out.

Lily has made remarkable strides in our coaching work together. Her resilience shines through in her work with executive clients, as well as in her dedication to provide effective culture change solutions for forward-thinking companies. If a shift towards greater calmness, confidence and courage is something you want to see for yourself, then tune into this interview.

Tune in via http://leveragedbusinesspodcast.com.

Why are professionals burning out while they give the best of themselves to help others?

Addressing this question is a key driver for my guest today, Mia Sindolic. After a career as a paediatric dentist, and later after moving continents and having to resume her career as a dental hygienist, her use of self-compassion to drive her entrepreneurship is admirable.

When I met Mirjana (Mia) Sindolic a year ago for business coaching, she was a women filled with passion and determination for the vision of her business and the people she wanted to help. Now, the founder of a cutting-edge coaching program for dental hygienists that leans into teaching intuitive communication for her clients, her journey is one of innovation, commitment and adaptability. She has mastered the art of staying ahead in the fast-paced digital world, continuously evolving her strategies to meet changing practitioner demands.

As the founder of Blue Light Horizon, her business serves dental health professionals, contributing to education, healthcare and well-being of patients, dental teams and the community. Mia seeks to break the curse of isolation and stress that health professionals face. She helps them with communication that takes them from chaos to calm, based on an intuitive and science-backed strategy that empowers patient relationships and makes people calmer, more energetic, and more resilient than ever.

Based on the needs she saw in her industry, Mia created an online coaching program exclusively for dental hygienists, but has huge applicability for other professionals and business owners alike. Popular coaching topics include maximizing your impact, creating a positive environment that will help you maintain work-life balance, strategy for teams or organizations, and leading through change.

So although Mia's programs are specifically designed and developed for dental hygienist, there is lots to be learned for any seasoned professional or business owner who's feeling a little overwhelmed, jaded or just weary of the day-to-day.

The quote on Mia's website BlueLightHorizon.org/about-me page sums this up beautifully: "I often wonder if the bridge was always there, or if I was building it as I walked." Come tune in to my interview with this remarkable woman – you won't just get nuggets of wisdom, you'll be blown away inspired.

Shownotes with all the links to listen to the interview or read as an article/transcript available at: https://jayallyson.com/podcast/intuitive-communication-mia-sindolic/ where you can also find her very popular free eguide: 3 Communication Styles that Transform a Long Day into a Great Day.

In this episode, I interview Margo Mansfield, an internationally known speaker, master trainer, mentor, and organization development consultant. Margo is a leader in emotional mastery, helping individuals and companies transform the way they improve performance. She has spent the past 45 years specializing in the development of emotional literacy in the transformation of stress. She supports organisational leaders to excel by humanizing their approach using her 6-step breakthrough roadmap.

Margo's story is powerful. She's overcome a tremendous critical car accident, a traumatic event that resulted in her going through numerous surgeries, a mental health crisis and recklessness, leading eventually to physical healing, spiritual growth, more formal education, contemplation, and life-changing decisions. In this episode, you'll hear insights from her journey that enabled her to rise resilient and bring her gifts to both individual leaders and the business world.

Margo is dedicated to bringing about transformation by helping people discover the secrets of becoming "secure under stress". She's a firm believer that people can learn to use stress as an experience of unleashing their greatest potential in ways that they never understood was possible. And, as a contribution to their health and well-being rather than at a cost. She works with individuals and business leaders to engineer organizational transformation through understanding personality differences and building skills to address those differences using her proprietary Reality Security Inventory.

Deep trauma is not an uncommon experience, yet it is very individualised one for any of us. Margo's personal evolution essentially built her business. When working with leaders and their team members who are facing a future of changes, known and unknown, that are wrought with stress, she says her gift to them is the magic of her combined knowledge and experience that fosters life-long skills.

If you'd like to connect with Margo and explore her approaches, you can find her on LinkedIn or learn more about her work at mytransformingself.com. More in shownotes here: http://jayallyson.com/podcast/managing-traumatic-stress/ including Margo's free Mindful Mastery video training.

As entrepreneurs, we're highly driven, we're committed to the impact that we have, we push ourselves. And we beat ourselves up a lot. It's what drives us, but it also can cause a lot of burnout and stress and anxiety when things don't go quite to plan.

In our Rising Resilient interview, I spoke with life coach Linda Lalicata on spotting the signs that your life or career isn't where you want it to be, and getting the right support and accountability to work on the kind of personal growth and self-confidence that builds our resilience.

Join us as we dive into the inspiring narrative of Linda Lalicata, a vibrant figure dedicated to guiding women to achieve career goals that bring professional and personal fulfilment.

Linda brings to the table a unique blend of neuroscience, educational acumen, and coaching expertise to help her clients achieve their career and life goals. A staunch advocate for nurturing self-belief, self-confidence, and self-esteem, she has transformed her own experiences into a catalyst for change.

As a teacher at Bronx Community College New York, she goes beyond academic issues, addressing the deeper struggles that hinder student success, proving her commitment to holistic development.

From battling the shadows of self-doubt and her own family turmoil, Linda has emerged as a beacon of personal growth, her life a testament to the transformative impact of positive psychology and education.

Linda doesn't just coach; she awakens her clients to their innate strengths and values, equipping them to navigate life's hurdles with openness, grace and determination. In our interview for this Rising Resilience series, we explore the essence of resilience through Linda's lens - what it signifies to her and the lives she touches.

This episode is an invitation to those yearning to unlock their potential, to feel empowered, and to celebrate their innate talents, propelling them towards greater success.

For those moved by Linda's story and eager to harness their inner confidence, the pathway to building career resilience awaits you.

Visit our episode shownotes at http://jayallyson.com/podcast/achieve-career-goals-linda-lalicata/ to connect with Linda, and don't miss the opportunity to sign up for her complimentary Self-Confidence course.

My guest for Rising Resilient today is Melanie Hussell, founder and CEO of Melanie Hussell Communications. Melanie's brilliance is in helping business leaders create and deliver powerful presentations.

Melanie's story of resilience is inspiring to others venturing into the world of entrepreneurship. She started out in her business offering in-person Business English classes, then made the courageous decision to shift to online training and coaching, despite lacking technical and marketing skills.

Investing in business coaching and with the help of done-for-you services, she's created a comprehensive suite of online video-rich courses, a full Persuasive Presentations program, including feedback through the use of an AI app. An amazing transformation, both for herself and her clients who are just blown away working with Melanie. Her testimonials are just incredible.

Melanie quickly pivoted to working more with senior executives who have a lot riding on their presentation skills and improved the consistency of her outreach, her marketing and the consistency of her follow up process. She started turning networking conversations into $5-15k coaching proposals with a 75% close rate, and made almost $25k revenue from 3 new 1:1 clients and 4 pre-sales from releasing an 'essentials' early splinter offer from the full program.

However, while there are peaks where all her hard work comes to fruition, there are still many dips that Melanie has had to navigate, both in her mindset and in her marketing and sales… so rising resilient is an ongoing endeavour for her.

In this second interview for the Rising Resilient series, Melanie shares her resilience journey and talks about how courage and self-belief have been the pillars for her as an entrepreneur, and how she channels this through to the clients she coaches too. Come join us. For more information, go to http://melaniehussell.com or find links on the episode show notes page at https://jayallyson.com/podcast/tools-for-building-resilience/.

My first guest for this special podcast series Rising Resilient is Dr. Carmen Morrison. Specialization: Parenting, Brain Health, Relationships, Mind-Body Nutrition, she has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, an M.A. in Theology and M.A. in Education, and is a Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner. Carmen has been licensed as a psychologist for almost two decades and also set up an online dimension under the umbrella brand of Alli.health to reach more people who are 'stuck' and looking for the Ultimate Brain Reset – the so-called magic wand.

In this interview, when you hear how she speaks about resilience and the neuroscience underneath it, bear in mind, she and her husband also run a significant non-profit operation working in developing countries afflicted by trauma. Her work is far-reaching, and highly impactful.

Getting to know both Carmen and Bob as their business coach, I often wonder how they sustain such in-depth and demanding work. So I was very keen to get her on the show to talk about it with you.

What I love about her mission – is that she LOVES coaching – maybe less so all the marketing and sales part of growing the business, but as her husband Bob often remarks in our business development sessions, Carmen comes alive and does her best work when she gets to come alongside you and help you discover ways to get unstuck. And that, for her, is one of the most thrilling things that empowers her.

On their website alli.health – where you can find out more about the work - she explains this brilliantly: I love to take things that seem really complex and break them down into small pieces. I'm a certified brain health professional in addition to being a licensed psychologist. At Alli, I want to help people who don't really need therapy, but just need help knowing how to take the next step.

In her Rising Resilient interview here, you'll want to listen in to her insights on coping and empowerment. She talks about resilience and how to work with your brain's hard-wiring in some very practical and profoundly helpful ways.

As a non-profit and health care therapist, and as an entrepreneur, Carmen has made significant strides in her business, through resources, courses, and coaching, especially in creating user-friendly digital interfaces to complement and extend her clinic work. Her resilience is evident in her ability to navigate the highly competitive health industry while juggling the demands of a high potential non-profit in third-world countries.

For more information, go to http://alli.health or find links on the episode show notes page at

https://jayallyson.com/podcast/carmen-morrison-resilience-brain-reset/.

Resilience is the cornerstone upon which success is built. As entrepreneurs, we possess an unwavering commitment to making an impact in the world. We push ourselves relentlessly, working tirelessly to achieve our goals.

But the burning question that often arises is how to sustain this level of commitment while navigating the myriad challenges life, work, and our careers throw at us. How do we avoid burnout and instead, thrive while continually rising resilient?

This series is not just about hype or quick fixes; it's about serious discussions on the profound challenges and changes that every business builder faces.

Join us as we embark on this enlightening journey with these extraordinary female entrepreneurs. For this first intro and overview episode, I kick off with a framing for rising resilient. I'm going to be talking about the Essence of Resilience, Resilience in Practice, and Entrepreneurial Resilience – is it any different than any other resilience in your life or work…

Then we'll turn to finding your resilience pillars… and what's coming up in this unique series where you'll have the opportunity to hear from a diverse group of women entrepreneurs, each with her own perspective on resilience and success. Through their experiences, you'll discover how to navigate the turbulent waters of entrepreneurship while maintaining your sanity and endurance.

Go to http://jayallyson.com/podcast/rising-resilient-overview/ for show notes and to get my free Rising Resilient Success Pillars cheat sheet.