The Quiet Powerhouse Podcast

“The inner critic is hard with us, so we’re going to be harsh with the inner critic.”

—  Julie Greenham

The topic of this episode was actually requested by many of my listeners, and it’s one that I think will be especially helpful to the perfectionists out there: why are we so hard on ourselves... and what can we do about it?

As entrepreneurs and introverts, many of us deal with worries that we’re not good enough. We can tell ourselves things that we would never think of saying to another person! 

Negative self talk is a problem that can have very real and harmful consequences, keeping us from taking advantage of exciting opportunities or taking the vital next steps in our businesses. It can also cause us to set wildly unrealistic goals… and then feel terrible when we can’t hit them.

When we believe that we’re not ‘fill-in-the-blank’ enough to succeed, these thoughts alone can hold us back from achieving our goals — even when they’re not based in any truth!

There are ways to fight back against your harsh inner critic. I want to provide you with a powerful toolbox to help you reframe your inner critic, push through the walls it builds up, and replace its poison with thoughts that bolster you instead. 

With this episode, I hope that my voice in your headphones can help you combat the voice in your head that tells you that you’re falling short. Because the truth is that you’re doing just fine!

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

• The different forms that negative self talk (and its consequences) can take in your life 
• Where your inner critic comes from — and 3 simple tips for taming it
• How to shift the tone and content of your self talk to something more productive and supportive

Highlights:‌ ‌

00:29  Introduction

01:30   ‌What does negative self talk look like?

02:17  Unrealistic expectation example

03:33  Replays & stress

04:51  Our inner critic

07:56   Ask a question

10:40  Fool your inner critic

12:58  Improve your self talk

13:31  Recap

Links:‌ ‌

The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer

https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-untethered-soul-the-journey 

Join the Mindful Entrepreneur Membership Waitlist: https://www.juliegreenham.com/membership 

Work with me: https://www.juliegreenham.com/workwithme 

Download Your Free Guide "12 Ways Super-Successful Introverted Entrepreneurs Overcame Imposter Syndrome": https://www.juliegreenham.com/impostersyndrome 

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“When we suppress [feelings], they come back with a vengeance.”

—  Julie Greenham

This episode is a personal one. We all go through challenging times — illnesses, job terminations, breakups, and breakdowns. These are an inevitable part of life. It’s how we navigate these challenges that determines how we end up on the other side. 

Yes, this episode is all about how to deal when life kicks us around.

Big life changes can often lead to depression or anxiety, which can affect how we show up in our businesses… or keep us from showing up at all. For solopreneurs, this is especially challenging. 

Big changes can also lead to big fear of change. Fear of change is borne of fear of uncertainty, which can bring up past issues or cause unwanted mindset shifts. 

In this episode, I want to talk about the steps that you can take (and the space that you can create) that will help you move along the path of healing when big changes strike.

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

• 5 methods for dealing with the stress and grief that can come from life changes
• How your mindset may shift in the wake of loss or change — and how you can get it back on track 
• Different treatment modalities that you can seek out to deal with emotional struggles 

Highlights:‌ ‌

00:30  Introduction

02:21  ‌Adjustment period

03:34  Fear of the unknown & mindset

05:45  Creating space for feelings

07:32  Finding ways to release

09:12  Catastrophizing 

11:11  Trauma work & treatments

14:44  Time for yourself

16:24  Be creative

17:20  Be aware of destructive thoughts

19:50  Seek assistance

23:04  Recap

Links:‌ ‌

Join the Mindful Entrepreneur Membership Waitlist: https://www.juliegreenham.com/membership 

Work with me: https://www.juliegreenham.com/workwithme 

Download Your Free Guide "12 Ways Super-Successful Introverted Entrepreneurs Overcame Imposter Syndrome": https://www.juliegreenham.com/impostersyndrome 

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“It’s very hard to see past that grey cloud of judgment when we are in it.”

—  Julie Greenham

This episode explores the three most common challenges that introverted entrepreneurs discuss when they first join the Mindful Entrepreneur Membership… and the magic that happens when they connect with a supportive community that understands their unique situation. 

Many introverted entrepreneurs struggle with the visibility aspect of their business — showing up in front of their clients and prospects, whether through Instagram or Facebook Lives, Zoom webinars, or even just through social media. Others aren’t sure how to incorporate mindfulness into their daily lives, even though they understand the incredible benefits that come from having a regular practice. 

The biggest challenge that new Mindful Entrepreneur Membership members face is cultivating resiliency and learning how to bounce back from the inevitable obstacles and disappointments that come up while we build up our businesses.

And we address each of these challenges effectively within the Mindful Entrepreneur Membership!

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

✔  That you really CAN find your voice and show up authentically without overextending yourself on social media

✔  How to develop and optimize a consistent mindfulness routine that helps you stay in flow and present

✔  How we help our members cultivate a high level of resiliency so that they can grow their businesses more confidently

Highlights:‌ ‌

01:59  Showing up & being visible

04:10  Overcoming fear of others’ thoughts

06:28  Consistency & flow

10:11  Focus on the present

11:37  Prioritize yourself

13:10  Resiliency 

15:49  Empowering ourselves & each other

16:37  Join the waitlist

Links:‌ ‌

Join the Mindful Entrepreneur Membership Waitlist: https://www.juliegreenham.com/membership 

Work with me: https://www.juliegreenham.com/workwithme 

Download Your Free Guide "12 Ways Super-Successful Introverted Entrepreneurs Overcame Imposter Syndrome": https://www.juliegreenham.com/impostersyndrome 

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“Go inwards. That’s where all of our answers are.”

—  Julie Greenham

In this episode, I reveal the two fastest ways to grow your business.

These two methods of growing your business may not be what you expect. I’m not going to talk about how to find investors or which tech to invest in for your sales team. I’m not going to recommend a specific style of email sequence or give you tips on how to optimize your sales page.

Growing your business effectively is not just about your next marketing funnel, or your copy, or your web design. Or course, all of those things matter and contribute to your success! But at the core, the fastest way to grow your business is by doing the inner work.

The two fastest ways to grow your business are to acquire a miracle mindset and build or join a supportive community.

A miracle mindset is a shift in your inner perception that changes both the way you feel and the way that you think. Acquiring one offers you freedom from your ego and your fears, and allows you to step into your CEO mindset — and know that you deserve to take up that leadership role!

Why is shifting your mindset so important? Because the thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that you hold influence your behaviours, actions, and impact. We can’t create meaningful and lasting change if we’re operating purely from our conscious mind. If we’re going to heal our negative patterns, we need to commit to some deeper work.

So, let’s get started.

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌

✔  The challenges you face when you don’t have a miracle mindset — and the benefits you enjoy when you acquire one

✔  How to declutter and reprogram your unconscious navigation system

✔  The difference between having a fixed mindset and a growth mindset (and why it matters)

Highlights:‌ ‌

00:46  Introduction

01:39  The two fastest ways to grow

03:12  Miracle mindset

04:47  Thoughts, feelings, behaviours

08:22  Find your people and motivators

08:46  Finding your miracle mindset

10:19  What happens without a miracle mindset

11:50  An untrained mind, a prosperous mind

14:47  Work on the unconscious mind

19:07  ‌Inner work examples

22:46  Supportive community

24:19  Making connections

27:14  Networking

30:06  Mindful Entrepreneur community

Links:‌

A Course in Miracles by Dr. Helen Schucman and Dr. William Thetford

https://shop.acim.org

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck

https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/mindset-the-new-psychology-of/9780345472328-item.html

Episode 25: Cultivate a Growth Mindset

https://www.juliegreenham.com/blog/25

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Work with me: https://www.juliegreenham.com/workwithme

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“I call visualization a mental rehearsal for what we want to create in our physical world.”

—  Julie Greenham

What do high-performing athletes and successful CEOs have in common? Creative visualization.

Creative visualization is a technique that helps you clarify your goals internally... and bring them into your exterior world. Did you know that the brain cannot tell the difference between something that you visualize in great detail and something that you actually experience? Talented performers and speakers use this to their advantage by visualizing themselves on stage delivering the perfect speech or monologue. Athletes visualize themselves scoring winning goals or completing challenging moves. And musicians use visualization to “practice” their music… without even touching their instrument.

Not only is visualization a useful tool for “training” your brain, but it’s also very powerful when it comes to channelling your energy and attracting your desired outcomes —  you may have heard this described as “manifesting.” We are constantly visualizing without necessarily meaning to, through daydreaming. How much more powerful could our daydreams be if they were intentional?

The first step to creative visualization is being open to the belief that we can create our own desires. If you’re ready to move onto step two, it’s time to press play.

Let’s get started.

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

✔   The five-step journey to effective creative visualization

✔   The importance of feeling in your visualization practice — and how it ties into attraction

✔   Why you need to let go of expectations in order to receive what you want

Highlights:‌ ‌

02:06  About visualization

03:11   ‌We already visualize daily

04:04  Be open 

04:50  Create your image

06:39  Don’t force the details

07:18  Tap into the feeling ‌

08:51  Surrender your wants

09:46  The Secret

12:11   ‌Keep a journal

Links:‌ ‌

Join the Mindful Entrepreneur Membership Waitlist: https://www.juliegreenham.com/membership 

Work with me: https://www.juliegreenham.com/workwithme 

Download Your Free Guide "12 Ways Super-Successful Introverted Entrepreneurs Overcame Imposter Syndrome": https://www.juliegreenham.com/impostersyndrome 

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“Your business only grows as much as you do.”

—  Julie Greenham

How can we quiet our negative inner voices?

We all deal with inner criticism — especially those of us who suffer from imposter syndrome. If we give our negative inner voice too much power, it can stop us from chasing our goals or taking the kind of risks that can have big payoffs for our businesses.

Why is it so important to counteract those pesky, negative thoughts? Because thoughts influence our feelings, our feelings shape our behaviour, and our behaviour leads to our results. Negative thinking can lead to procrastination, inability to make decisions, fear of moving forward or taking action, self sabotage, and anxiety. A strong negative thought can actually have a big impact on your life, relationship, and business!

Many people say that mantras are an effective way to redirect their inner voices. Mantras are important and they have their place, but they’re often far more effective when used alongside other mindfulness techniques. 

So, how do we rid ourselves of these negative thoughts? Through deeper inner work and mental decluttering. And now is the best time to get started.

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

✔  How to break the negative thought, feeling, and behaviour cycle that holds us back

✔  A journaling exercise with action steps that you can complete right now (link to doc below!)

✔  How to treat forgiveness as a gift that you give yourself — and when to use it

Highlights:‌ ‌

01:47  Mantras are the cherry on top

02:33  Getting stuck in a rut

03:27  Thoughts, feelings, behaviour

04:52  Journal exercise

06:48  Find your top three

08:44  Why do you believe?

11:08  What do you want?

13:53  Forgiving

16:28  Creating new beliefs

Links:‌ ‌

Action steps exercise sheet  

https://www.juliegreenham.com/59

Join the Mindful Entrepreneur Membership Waitlist: https://www.juliegreenham.com/membership 

Work with me: https://www.juliegreenham.com/workwithme  

Download Your Free Guide "12 Ways Super-Successful Introverted Entrepreneurs Overcame Imposter Syndrome": https://www.juliegreenham.com/impostersyndrome  

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What do you think about when I say the word “retrograde”?

If you’re reading this between July 2021 when this episode was released and October 10th, 2021, you’re currently living in the middle of a Saturn retrograde period. That’s right, Mercury isn’t the only planet that regularly winds up in retrograde! 

Now, you may be reading this thinking, “This is all a little too woo-woo for me.” But approaching planetary retrograde symbolically is actually a helpful way to integrate specific focus into your business planning... and create valuable space for strategic reflection.

For example, Mercury retrograde is categorized as a time when you should concentrate on clarity in your communications, both sending and receiving. Saturn retrograde, on the other hand, is all about feeling good. This is a time to examine and strengthen our boundaries, reconsider our commitments to ourselves, and upgrade our routines to deliver maximum joy!

In this episode, you’ll learn how the Saturn retrograde period affects you and your business — and why this time offers you a unique opportunity to redefine, reevaluate, and redesign. 

“Saturn retrograde is all about aligning ourselves and our energy to feel good!”

—  Julie Greenham.

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

✔  The top 6 things to put on your To Do list during this retrograde period  

✔  What you need to consider when pruning down your commitments  

✔  How to tweak your daily schedule and routines so that they better serve you  

Highlights:‌ ‌  

01:24  Introduction

03:13  Saturn retrograde

04:13  Boundaries

05:36  Reevaluate commitments

07:05  Upgrade your routines & rituals

08:46  Increase your motivation ‌

10:58  Identify patterns

12:45  Accountability

Links:‌ ‌ 

Join the Mindful Entrepreneur Membership Waitlist: https://www.juliegreenham.com/membership 

Work with me: https://www.juliegreenham.com/workwithme 

Download Your Free Guide "12 Ways Super-Successful Introverted Entrepreneurs Overcame Imposter Syndrome": https://www.juliegreenham.com/impostersyndrome 

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Instagram: @iamjuliegreenham  

https://facebook.com/thequietpowerhouse 

“I didn’t feel very connected, I didn’t feel that I belonged anywhere...It took me many years before I realized that it wasn’t that there wasn’t a group that I could belong to, it was that I myself didn’t feel worthy to be in a group so I would sabotage it.”

—  Chris Richards

What is confidence?

And how do we acquire it?

As introverts, many of us find it especially challenging to feel confident and included. But it doesn’t have to be that way. My guest, Chris Richards, once felt excluded and unworthy — and now, he helps six- and seven-figure entrepreneurs discover and wield their own confidence in order to grow their businesses.

Chris digs deep into psychology to help his clients understand the mindset issues that are holding them back and uses powerful techniques to work through them. 

“You’re actually confident in many, many areas of your life, but you’re choosing to focus on the areas where you have doubts.And then you’re taking that area and you’re expanding it to be a trait of who you are,” Chris explains. “This means that people that aren’t confident, because of usually a defense mechanism of some sort — they are choosing not to be confident.”

When we identify ourselves with doubt and fear, it’s a lot harder for us to move forward on the actions that will help us grow, whether that is in our professional lives or in our personal lives.

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

• The deeper psychological reasons that hold so many people back from feeling confident  
• How the way that we describe ourselves says more about who we are than we may think 
• Why trying to become someone else in social situations is exhausting you, not protecting you 

About Chris Richards

Chris Richards is a mindset mentor for six-figure entrepreneurs who are ready to raise their game and scale their business, and know that a higher level mindset is the last missing piece they need.

Highlights:‌ ‌

01:27  Meet Chris Richards

05:09  What is confidence?

06:42  Why we hold ourselves back

09:34  “I am” and “I am not”

10:31  Personality assessments

12:24  Introversion v. shyness

15:28  Trying to be someone else

18:38  Achievement, authenticity & gratitude

25:08  Start-up content freedom 

27:58  The 1 out of 10 rule

30:13  Social etiquette

31:57  Confidence, culture & gender

38:06  Takeaways

45:37  Lightning Round

Links:‌ ‌

Chris Richards

https://atomicgrowth.co.uk

Connect to Chris on Facebook:

http://facebook.com/chris.richards01 

Join the Mindful Entrepreneur Membership Waitlist:

https://www.juliegreenham.com/membership

Work with me:

https://www.juliegreenham.com/workwithme

Download Your Free Guide: "12 Ways Super-Successful Introverted Entrepreneurs Overcame Imposter Syndrome"

https://www.juliegreenham.com/impostersyndrome

‌Follow me:

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“Share to your audience and your clients who you are.”

—  Julie Greenham

When I say “show up being your authentic self in your business,” what does that make you think about?

Many people struggle with showing up authentically in their businesses, and many others aren’t quite sure what it means to do so. And yes — the term can be quite vague.

When you are being authentic, you are being your true self and working in integrity with who you are as a person: Do you practice what you preach? Do you sell or market in a way that is aligned with your values? Do you inject your personality into the way that you show up for your customers? 

Showing up authentically has huge benefits in terms of building trust with your audience, creating more impact, and ultimately earning more revenue.

When you show your audience who you are and why you do what you do, you attract customers and clients who believe the same things as you, and this helps them to better connect with you.

In this episode, you’ll learn five different ways that you can be more authentic in your business — with some concrete examples and actionable tips!

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

• What authenticity means and doesn’t mean in the context of running your business  
• How to use storytelling as a tool for connection
• Why you need to hone in on what makes you unique 

Highlights:‌ ‌

01:50  What does it mean to be “authentic”?

04:53  Standing out

05:48  Share who you are

07:41  Use storytelling

12:33  Be purposeful

13:35  What makes you unique?

14:53  Stay true to your values

15:43  Recap

Links:‌ ‌

Join the Mindful Entrepreneur Membership Waitlist:

https://www.juliegreenham.com/membership 

Work with me:

https://www.juliegreenham.com/workwithme 

Download Your Free Guide: "12 Ways Super-Successful Introverted Entrepreneurs Overcame Imposter Syndrome"

https://www.juliegreenham.com/impostersyndrome 

‌Follow me:

Instagram: @iamjuliegreenham

https://facebook.com/thequietpowerhouse 

“We should be in charge of how we spend our days... If we’re feeling not lit up, not excited to get out of bed in the morning, there’s things that we can do about that.”

—  Lianne Kim

Is seeking joy part of your business plan? Because it should be.

Seeking the joy in running our businesses helps us to deal with the ups and downs, the stresses, and the challenges that inevitably pop up on our entrepreneurial journeys. 

My guest for this episode, Lianne Kim, is the author of Building a Joyful Business, which teaches how to create an inspiring vision for your business and build a living based on your passions and strengths, along with practical advice for introducing ease into the less joyful parts of your business.  

“As entrepreneurs, I think we can find our business is running away with itself, and we forget that we are in charge of everything we do in our business, from how we work to who we work with, to when we do that work, they energy that we bring — that all comes from the inside out,” Lianne explains. “I hear women say things like ‘I have to do it this way’ or ‘isn’t this the right way?’ and it’s funny that we assert ourselves and we make the leap to start a business, but very quickly we start to do what we think is expected of us, as opposed to what we want to be doing.”

So, what do YOU want to be doing?

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

• The first steps you can take to seek joy in your own business  
• How Lianne lost her mojo in her business — and what she did to get it back 
• The common barriers to moving a business that you love — and how to overcome them

About Lianne Kim

Lianne Kim is a business coach and the founder of Mamas & Co., a community that supports mamapreneurs. She hosts the wildly popular podcast, The Business of Thinking Big. She has recently released her first book, Building a Joyful Business. Lianne is on a mission to help women make a great living on their own terms doing what they love.

Highlights:‌ ‌

02:19  Meet Lianne Kim

06:45  We’re in charge

08:30  Transitioning from corporate

09:28  Work with people you love

10:14  Raise the bar for joy

11:43  Reclaiming joy 

15:13  Common barriers

18:53  Building a Joyful Business

23:46  Inspiration

27:26  First steps & takeaway

30:43 Lightning Round

Links:‌

Lianne Kim

https://www.mamasandco.com

https://www.liannekim.com

https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach

Instagram: @liannekimcoach

Building a Joyful Business (promo code: QUIET)

https://www.liannekim.com/book 

The Business of Thinking Big podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-business-of-thinking-big/id1448374420

Join the Mindful Entrepreneur Membership Waitlist:

https://www.juliegreenham.com/membership

Work with me:

https://www.juliegreenham.com/workwithme

Download Your Free Guide: "12 Ways Super-Successful Introverted Entrepreneurs Overcame Imposter Syndrome"

https://www.juliegreenham.com/impostersyndrome

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