For driven freelancers, entrepreneurs and leaders like you, taking risks is as common as your morning coffee.

But how do you balance audacity and assurance? 

How do you balance your need to take risks, but also your need for safety & security?

In this episode of the Pioneers Club Podcast, we explore how to plan for and deal with risk in an empowered way, as well as which strategies you can use to find your personal sweet spot between uncertainty & security.

You'll learn: 

01:14 - This week's focus: Balancing risk vs. safety
02:15 - What are risks and how are they important to our (entrepreneurial) journey?
06:30 - How to deal with risk by finding your personal risk inclination & type
11:38 - Practical steps to finding your personal risk & safety balance
15:26 - The power of a support network in dealing with risks
16:48 - How to get specific to empower yourself to deal with risks in a new way

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Your Host:
Monika Lerch
https://www.monikalerch.com/
Linkedin: /in/monikalerch/
Instagram: @themonikalerch

Your Co-Host:
Patrick Öffl
https://www.amikifilms.com/
Linkedin: /in/patrickoeffl/
Instagram: @patrickoeffl

In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the exciting topic of change, exploring how to actually make the shift & create change when you've embraced your values and claimed your worth.

Join us as we embark on a transformative journey, navigating the mental and emotional landscapes of change and how to practically shift into a new way of doing things. Get ready for practical insights, mental coaching gems, and the roadmap to not just struggle through, but thrive in stepping into the Unknown & forging a new path.

You'll discover

1:13 - This episode's focus: How do you actually change?
2:56 - The first steps of initiating practical change
4:28 - The importance of laying the foundation & doing the groundwork - with 2 simple questions
7:13 - Example: Owning your worth & showing up in a new way
8:12 - How to take the next step by finding exceptions to the rule
9:36- What does it take mentally & emotionally to actually change?
12:40 - How to use the end of the year to reflect & create meaningful change
13:35 - Your FREE 2023/2024 New-Years Reflection Guide for more guidance & insights

Want to dive into your end-of-year & new-years reflections right away? Then get your FREE 2024 Vision CheatSheet here 

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Also, let us know, Which question would you want us to address in the next episode? Connect with us in our DMs or send us your question directly: https://www.monikalerch.com/send-your-question/

Your Host:
Monika Lerch
https://www.monikalerch.com/
Linkedin: /in/monikalerch/
Instagram: @themonikalerch

Your Co-Host:
Patrick Öffl
https://www.amikifilms.com/
Linkedin: /in/patrickoeffl/
Instagram: @patrickoeffl

Welcome to a another episode of the Pioneers Club.

In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the complex world of comparison—a double-edged sword that can either propel us forward or leave us paralyzed in self-doubt.

As ambitious individuals forging our paths in the entrepreneurial world, the desire to measure our progress against others is practically innate.

But here's the catch: while comparison can serve as a powerful motivator, it also holds the potential to undermine our confidence and creativity.

In this episode, we'll unravel the mysteries of this psychological phenomenon, exploring the benefits and dangers of comparison and how to better deal with it.

Get ready for an introduction into this rewarding topic with practical insights and actionable strategies to navigate the comparison trap while moving forward on your own unique journey to success.

You'll learn:

01:13 - How more than 10% of your thoughts are of comparative nature
02:01 - The purpose of comparison according to social comparison theory
03:11 - Two types of comparison and the benefits & dangers of it
05:29 - The problem of comparison when it comes to social media
09:22 - How to use comparison & social media to motivate yourself
12:37 - How to shift your approach to comparison & thrive with more confidence

If you prefer to read along, click here for a full transcript of this episode.

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Also, let us know, Which question would you want us to address in the next episode? Connect with us in our DMs or send us your question directly: https://www.monikalerch.com/send-your-question/

Your Host:
Monika Lerch
https://www.monikalerch.com/
Linkedin: /in/monikalerch/
Instagram: @themonikalerch

Your Co-Host:
Patrick Öffl
https://www.amikifilms.com/
Linkedin: /in/patrickoeffl/
Instagram: @patrickoeffl

In this episode, we focus on one of the most common and universal challenges that all entrepreneurs & leaders have to face: self-doubt and how to deal with it.

While self-doubt is a multifaceted and complex experience and there is no one-size-fits all approach on how to overcome it, we discuss why it might not always be a bad thing, how it comes to be and what to do to not let it stop you. 

We'll offer you practical steps into taking a more empowered approach and finding your own unique strategy for dealing with your self-doubt. Ready? Let's do this!

In this episode, you'll learn: 

01:15 - Why do we have to talk about self-doubt?
03:09 - What is self-doubt and is it a good thing or a bad thing?
05:51 - Where does self-doubt come from? What are potential sources of self-doubt?
08:20 - A coaching exercise to overcome self-doubt and find your own way of dealing with your unique type of self-doubt
14:31 - A powerful way to make dealing with self-doubt easier

Want more empowering tips & insights? Then join my FREE Monthly Mindset Mentoring and subscribe to my newsletter to get weekly mindset tips on how to gain confidence, clarity, resilience & ease - directly in your inbox.
https://www.monikalerch.com/newsletter/

Also, let us know, Which question would you want us to address in the next episode? Connect with us in our DMs or send us your question directly: https://www.monikalerch.com/send-your-question/

Your Host:
Monika Lerch
https://www.monikalerch.com/
Linkedin: /in/monikalerch/
Instagram: @themonikalerch

Your Co-Host:
Patrick Öffl
https://www.amikifilms.com/
Linkedin: /in/patrickoeffl/
Instagram: @patrickoeffl

In this episode, we take you back to our first ever pioneers club live event. There, we met with a selected group of entrepreneurs & freelancers, from different industries and at different stages of their entrepreneurial journey.

We discuss the main themes & topics that came up in this circle and how people opened up to share about their experiences, learnings, and challenges to support each others.

If you want to read the show notes, head on over to our blog where you'll find a full transcript of this episode!

Want more empowering tips & insights? Then join my FREE Monthly Mindset Mentoring and subscribe to my newsletter to get weekly mindset tips on how to gain confidence, clarity, resilience & ease - directly in your inbox.
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Also, let us know, Which question would you want us to address in the next episode? Connect with us in our DMs or send us your question directly: https://www.monikalerch.com/send-your-question/

Your Host:
Monika Lerch
https://www.monikalerch.com/
Linkedin: /in/monikalerch/
Instagram: @themonikalerch

Your Co-Host:
Patrick Öffl
https://www.amikifilms.com/
Linkedin: /in/patrickoeffl/
Instagram: @patrickoeffl

Hello and welcome to the Pioneers Club Podcast, the community podcast for driven entrepreneurs and leaders.

Here you can connect with like-minded people, create a sense of belonging, and gain the practical insights & inputs you need to gain more agency, resilience & mental clarity in your daily life.

If you've ever felt alone as an entrepreneur & leader, loving your job, but also facing some pretty scary and tough challenges and feeling like you can't share that with anyone,...

You're in the right place!

We know what it feels like to be secretly longing for a place to connect with other like-minded people on a real, authentic level, to honestly share our wins, but also acknowledge & face our challenges so we can learn new ways of dealing with them and thrive together. 

So, in this first episode of the Pioneers Club Podcast, you'll discover all about our vision and why we started this podcast, as well as what we've got in store for you.

Want to join us for our first FREE Live Event, the Pioneers Club Live? Here are all the details:

When? Wed, 27th of September 2023, at 18:30/19:00
Where? Vienna, Austria (location tba)
How can you join? RSVP on https://www.monikalerch.com/pioneers-club/ 

Want more empowering tips & insights? Then join my FREE Monthly Mindset Mentoring and subscribe to my newsletter to get weekly mindset tips on how to gain confidence, clarity, resilience & ease - directly in your inbox.
https://www.monikalerch.com/newsletter/

Also, let us know, Which question would you want us to address in the next episode? Connect with us in our DMs or send us your question directly: https://www.monikalerch.com/send-your-question/

Your Host:
Monika Lerch
https://www.monikalerch.com/
Linkedin: /in/monikalerch/
Instagram: @themonikalerch

Your Co-Host:
Patrick Öffl
https://www.amikifilms.com/
Linkedin: /in/patrickoeffl/
Instagram: @patrickoeffl