It’s likely that almost everyone feels inadequate on the inside some of the time. And probably some of the people who don’t are very disconnected from themselves. The question is what to do with it. Do you pretend you’re much stronger than you feel? Do you show your vulnerability at every opportunity? Or are there ways of managing your inner and outer experience that work better for yourself and others?

How does our guest, Juliana Edgell, manage being a mother of 4 children, a wife, sister and daughter and co-owner of 3 businesses, as well as working in another business? And how does she stay sane, healthy and able to be present with her kids when they need her? AND able to perform in business?

If you find yourself getting angry about what’s going on, whichever point of view you hold, it’s time to do something constructive about it. Otherwise your anger will make you feel more and more powerless and that’s not good for you or your business. So what can you do instead?

Daven Lee joins us for a discussion about the power of yin energy and how yin and yang, feminine and masculine, energies can work together effectively in business. Find out more about Daven’s work here: https://davenlee.com/

Leaders are often encouraged to park, or suppress, their personal emotions so they can appear strong. The problem is that they may never have the time or energy to fully process those emotions which builds up a lot of stress. So what on earth are you supposed to do with your emotions instead?

Many business owners groan when they hear the word patience. It’s so hard to be patient when there’s a lot to get done and pressure to grow as fast as possible. So where does patience come in? When is it useful and when is it unnecessary?

In every business and project there’s one person who’s the source or original creator, according to Peter Koenig, who’s been researching this topic for many years. When you understand the role of the source, whether it’s you or someone else, it’s much easier to create harmonious relationships and avoid conflict and misunderstandings. Here’s an article that articulates the concept of source particularly well: http://bit.ly/roleofsource

It’s hard not to compare yourself with other business owners. Maybe they get better results than you. Maybe life seems easier for them. Maybe their business is growing faster than yours. But these kinds of comparisons get in the way of growing your business in your unique way, which will never be the same as anyone else. So how can you deal with the tendency to compare in a way that is more valuable for you and your business?

In a world that’s demanding a more conscious and responsible approach to business, how do we bring our different disciplines and expertise to the same table? How do we combine the linear with a more holistic approach? Who’s responsible for the wider purpose and impact of the business? And how do we manage so many different responsibilities without going completely crazy?

If you could look inside most business owners’ minds you’d find a lot of thoughts. You’d probably find plenty of stress, worry and anticipation of the future. There’d be analysis of what’s happened in the past, scenario planning and a series of what-ifs. Add into that thoughts about the family, the state of the world and other stuff and you have a mental cocktail that might just drive anyone crazy. So what can you do if you really want to be quiet in your mind?