The Perfectionism Project

Do you find that, unless you have someone to keep you accountable, you push off your deadlines until the last possible moment, work like crazy to get everything done and then burnout? It's a vicious cycle that most perfectionists find themselves trapped in, but it doesn't have to be that way.

Jennifer (@jennifer_link on Instagram) submitted a request to get coached on one of our recent productivity coaching calls inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done because was frustrated that she kept procrastinating on her work, cramming and then burning out - despite promising herself not to keep doing that. Jennifer wanted to learn how to meet deadlines without cramming and burning out. So we discussed that and so much more.

Thank you Jennifer for giving me permission to share this call on the podcast, I appreciate you!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why having the intention to stop procrastinating isn't enough
• How to meet your deadlines when there's no one holding you accountable
• The secret to enjoying your work and achieving great results
• The hidden reason you keep burning out
• Practical tips to meet your next deadline without cramming or burning out

Featured In The Episode:

• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program
• FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At

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If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend joining my group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you become a member of our community, you'll get instant access to my proven process for building a full-time coaching business without getting laughed at. It's called the Full-Time Formula and it's all yours, alongside our coaching calls, courses and PGSD Private Podcast, as soon as you sign up.

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In Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, one of the key tools we use for both personal and business growth is the impossible goal. And I know for sure that without my impossible goal, there's no way I would have been able to get out of my own way enough to build the multiple six figure business I have today.

But is an impossible goal really necessary? Tune in to learn what happens when you don't have an impossible goal and why you need one. If you've been struggling to build your coaching business, this episode is going to be an eye-opener for you.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why our PGSDers set an impossible goal and exactly what it is
• The reason it's damaging for perfectionists to set 'realistic' goals
• How having an impossible goal will dramatically increase your productivity
• The truth about why you keep giving up on your goals year after year

Featured In The Episode:

• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program
• FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed A
• Mindset: Changing The Way You think To Fulfil Your Potential - Carol Dweck

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend joining my group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you become a member of our community, you'll get instant access to my proven process for building a full-time coaching business without getting laughed at. It's called the Full-Time Formula and it's all yours, alongside our coaching calls, courses and PGSD Private Podcast, as soon as you sign up.

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Your prices are most likely not the reason no one is signing up for your services.

Today, I'm sharing how you can reframe the beliefs you have around pricing your services and the most common mistakes perfectionists make when it comes to charging for their services value.

I'm also sharing why discounting your services isn't helping anyone, especially your clients. As well as how to overcome the rejection, shame and guilt you feel when it comes to charging for what your services are worth.

Get ready to take notes! This episode is going to be a huge help if you're struggling with pricing your services.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How 'charging what you're worth' is hurting your self-confidence
• The surprising reason discounting will stop you getting fully booked
• How to create true confidence when it comes to your coaching services
• The secret to feeling less guilty about charging full-price

Featured In The Episode:

• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program
• FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At
• Money Mindset Course - inside of Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend joining my group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you become a member of our community, you'll get instant access to my proven process for building a full-time coaching business without getting laughed at. It's called the Full-Time Formula and it's all yours, alongside our coaching calls, courses and PGSD Private Podcast, as soon as you sign up.

Join our group coaching program today at samlaurabrown.com/membership

Growing pains suck. We've all had them in some shape or form and personal development is no different.

In today's episode, I'm reflecting on the month of October in my business and personal life. I'm sharing how I was able to get quality rest while away from my business as well as how I was able to become fully productive and work without distractions.

I also talk about the limiting beliefs I had to let go of in order to reach more people who need my help and how you can take all of these tips and apply them to your personal development journey too.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How to keep pursuing your goals when it doesn't feel like it's working
• Practical tips to untangle your self-worth from your productivity
• Small steps you can take to start resting without guilt
• Why I've been hesitant to talk about running Facebook ads

Featured In The Episode:

• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program
• FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At
• Episode 224: Personal Growth Update September 2020
• The Social Dilemma - Netflix

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend joining my group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you become a member of our community, you'll get instant access to my proven process for building a full-time coaching business without getting laughed at. It's called the Full-Time Formula and it's all yours, alongside our coaching calls, courses and PGSD Private Podcast, as soon as you sign up.

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One of the biggest things that held me back from going full-time in my coaching business had nothing to do with lack of motivation, lack of time or fear of not having enough money...

What kept me stuck was that if I can't do coaching well, it's better not to do it at all. And it wasn't until I shifted this belief, and allowed myself to be a less-than-perfect coach, that I started showing up in my business and having a positive impact on people's lives.

Tune in to learn why the common mantra 'do it well or don't do it at all' is hurting your coaching business and exactly what to do about it.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How to identify where you are in the 'do it well or not at all' mindset
• My tips on how to get consistent and stay consistent
• How to rebuild your self-trust to do the things you've fallen off the wagon with
• Why being a beginner is so powerful in business
• How to give yourself permission to show up before you're perfect

Featured In The Episode:

• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program
• FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At
• A conversation about perfectionism - Thea's Tea

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend joining my group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you become a member of our community, you'll get instant access to my proven process for building a full-time coaching business without getting laughed at. It's called the Full-Time Formula and it's all yours, alongside our coaching calls, courses and PGSD Private Podcast, as soon as you sign up.

Join our group coaching program today at samlaurabrown.com/membership

Despite their best efforts, perfectionists fall into the habit of wanting to control what they can to create more certainty around them. They believe that if they can just take care of things, then they'll be done right. And that if things go wrong, they'll be there to create a remedy. I like to call this 'meddling' and it definitely got the best of me last quarter in my business!In today's episode, I'm here to share how creating a mantra not only helped me get out of my own way but also helped me get back into a growth mindset. This allowed me to welcome abundance into my life and business all while having the courage to do scary things I was putting off.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• What a mantra is and how to create one
• How to use your mantra so that it actually works for you
• How to recognise when you are in a fixed vs growth mindset
• How to move into a growth mindset and create abundance in your life and business
• How to break negative thought patterns and turn your mantra into a reality

Featured In The Episode:

• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program
• FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At
• Episode 224: Personal Growth Update September 2020

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend joining my group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you become a member of our community, you'll get instant access to my proven process for building a full-time coaching business without getting laughed at. It's called the Full-Time Formula and it's all yours, alongside our coaching calls, courses and PGSD Private Podcast, as soon as you sign up.

Join our group coaching program today at samlaurabrown.com/membership

Perfectionists love lengthy to-do lists. The only problem is that these lengthy to-do lists make them feel so overwhelmed that they end up doing nothing at all (hello all-or-nothing mindset).

That's where the no-to-do list comes in. And this episode, I'm sharing what a not-to-do list is, why you need one and how to create your own. I'm also sharing my not-to-do lists over the last six months and how we've used them to grow and scale our business.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• What a not-to-do list is and why you need one
• How to create a not-to-do list and how to use it to your advantage
• What I have on my not-to-do list this quarter and what was on it last quarter
• When you should actually do something that's on your not-to-do list

Featured In The Episode:

• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program
• FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At
• Episode 226: Why Quarterly Reviews Matter + What Mine Look Like
• Episode 227: A Step-By-Step Walkthrough Of My Quarterly Planning Process

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend joining my group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you become a member of our community, you'll get instant access to my proven process for building a full-time coaching business without getting laughed at. It's called the Full-Time Formula and it's all yours, alongside our coaching calls, courses and PGSD Private Podcast, as soon as you sign up.

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Ever wondered if you're heading in the right direction when it comes to building a business? In this episode, I talk about how to take the guesswork out of your quarterly planning sessions and help you set up quarterly goals and plans. I also share how to stay accountable and show up for your coaching business - all without feeling overwhelmed.

I'm walking step-by-step through my quarterly planning process so that you can use these steps in your own business.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why quarterly planning is a must for every perfectionist building their business
• When's the best time to start quarterly planning
• How quarterly planning will help you feel like a real entrepreneur and coach
• My step-by-step quarterly planning process so that you don't have to start from scratch
• What quarterly rocks are, how to create them and why you need them

Featured In The Episode:

• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program
• FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At
• Episode 226: Why Quarterly Reviews Matter + What Mine Look Like
• Traction by Gino Wickman

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend joining my group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you become a member of our community, you'll get instant access to my proven process for building a full-time coaching business without getting laughed at. It's called the Full-Time Formula and it's all yours, alongside our coaching calls, courses and PGSD Private Podcast, as soon as you sign up.

Join our group coaching program today at samlaurabrown.com/membership

In this episode, I'm sharing why I do a quarterly review every three months, exactly what it looks like and how to get started (or make your quarterly reviews even better).

As perfectionists, it's important to consistently check in with ourselves to be sure that we aren't getting in our own way and pra. And that we're measuring our progress towards our goals with real data! In this episode, I'm sharing practical advice you can apply to your business during your next quarterly review.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why quarterly reviews matter and why perfectionists should be doing them
• Recommendations for your quarterly reviews based on my experience
• The format that I follow with my team during our quarterly reviews
• Our company's values and how quarterly reviews help us stay aligned with them

Featured In The Episode:

• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program
• FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At
• Episode 104: My Money Mindset Routine + How I Manage My Finances
• Traction by Gino Wickman

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend joining my group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you become a member of our community, you'll get instant access to my proven process for building a full-time coaching business without getting laughed at. It's called the Full-Time Formula and it's all yours, alongside our coaching calls, courses and PGSD Private Podcast, as soon as you sign up.

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Perfectionists tend to be indecisive - we don't want to make the 'wrong' decision, mess things up or let ourselves (or anyone else!) down. But being indecisive comes at a huge cost - wasted time, wasted effort and indecision fatigue. Especially when we end up making the same decision we would have made from day one.

In this episode, I'm sharing a simple and practical way to make a tough decision. In less than 10 seconds, you'll have your answer on what option you need to choose. Tune in to find out what it is.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• The real reason perfectionists are indecisive
• The quickest way to figure out exactly what you want
• Why you haven't gone all-in on your coaching business yet
• Why I was scared to admit to myself that I wanted to be a coach

Featured In The Episode:

• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program
• FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At
• Episode 103: How To Escape Indecision Fatigue
• Episode 179: How To Be Decisive

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more!

You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve.

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