Unleashing Brilliance

For centuries, the archetype of a successful businessperson has been a middle-aged white man, shaping our teachings and practices. But times have changed. More women are entering the workforce and entrepreneurship, yet we still struggle to break free from outdated moulds.

Businesses are not one-size-fits-all, and if we allow ourselves to be held back by societal pressures we’ll never reach our full potential. It’s important to question why you operate your business the way you do. If it's outdated, why haven't you changed it? 

If working five days a week doesn't serve you, why not create a three-day working week?  If the aggressive business style doesn't resonate with your values, prioritise kindness and empathy in your approach.

If we want to create a better world, we have to make it happen for ourselves. In this episode, I encourage you to get curious about building your business and life on your terms.

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If you’re a woman in business, there’s no doubt you’ll have faced some unfair challenges when seeking investment from others. And the stats don’t lie: women, particularly those of colour, are the lowest common denominator when it comes to securing funding to grow their business. 

So how do disadvantaged women or those in underrepresented groups rise up in business? Our guest today is passionate about finding the solution to just that, and is unleashing her own brilliance in her field of expertise to make a meaningful impact in serving others.

Kelly Slessor has mastered the digital landscape for over the last two decades, and was recently crowned a Woman to Watch in Retail Disruption. She’s all about crafting what it is that she knows, embodying that spirit of your own brilliance and using those skills to uplift others.

Join me today as we hear all about Kelly’s incredible passion to support underrepresented minority groups in the e-commerce space, and the lessons she’s learnt on her journey towards uplifting others in business. 

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• Website: https://shopyou.com.au/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theecommercetribe/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyslessorcoach/ 

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Building a business on referrals is not a strategy. Now, there was a time when becoming successful in business was pretty simple. You’d have a couple of great products with a great service and soon you'd be renowned as the go-to expert in your area.

However, simply relying on referrals for 100% of your business no longer works in this highly competitive world we are in. I’ve had many business owners come to me for help because their referrals have dried up and they’re left with no leads. Their previous strategy - or lack thereof - has now become dangerous.

So if this is you and word-of-mouth is no longer building your business, what should you do instead? Today I’m taking you through the three essential pillars I believe are required to create a successful business strategy that moves your business forward:

1. Attention
2. Attraction
3. Activation

Learn how to put these pillars into action and you’ll be on your way to unlocking your next opportunity for growth in business! 

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Learn How to Charge More and Work Less

It’s getting tough out there. Your clients are asking you to discount your prices. There’s a price war going on in every industry. You’re unsure what your day rate should be. Sound familiar?

If so, you’re like many other business owners who are considering dropping their prices, often out of desperation.

But here’s the thing: desperation does not attract the clients you want to be working with. And in fact, I believe now is the perfect time to discuss why doubling your prices can be a game-changer for your business. 

So, if you've ever wondered about the right pricing strategy or felt undervalued for your work, this episode is for you.

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We all know that “no” is a word we need to get better  at saying. In fact, we need  to start saying “no” more and “yes” a whole lot less. But why do we find it so hard? And why is it important that we  get into the habit of saying “no” more frequently?

Like so many other women in business, I’ve felt the intense pressure to be perfect. I’ve tried to be everything to everyone all at once: the world’s best mother, manager, partner and friend. And while I value those roles greatly, my past people-pleasing and inability to say no led me to the brink of burnout. 

It wasn’t until I stopped to question my ‘busyness’ and the toll it was taking on me did I realise the importance of shifting my mindset, changing my habits and learning to say “no”. 

Today, I want to share with you the four key reasons why I believe saying “no” really matters, and the six values I live by to guide me through my life and work. 

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Have you ever really thought about who you are learning from? It’s one of those questions I’m consistently asked, with many people wanting to know who teaches and inspires me. 

As someone who has built up a seven figure business, I know there is no way I could have done it alone. In fact, I’d be absolutely screwed if I tried to! 

Today, I want to share with you what I’ve learnt about the power of mentorship and the people who helped shape me and my career. From learning unwavering attention to detail, unlocking the craft of my intellectual property, to discovering the art of stepping onto the global stage, mentorship has given me the ability to continually expand as a business owner. 

I implore you to get curious and ask yourself this:  who are the people that are going to help you unlock the brilliance, opportunity and the next leverage piece in your business and your life? 

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Can we really have it all? I don't know if you've had that question running through your head at all,  but it's certainly one that I hear many times in the work that I do.

For many of us, times get tough in our businesses due to the hard decisions we often have to make. Things go on in our world both personally and professionally that add to the pressure of it all. And these tough times can bring about a certain level of questioning on the choices we've made: What am I doing? Should I be doing this? Can I really have it all?

Not only have I experienced this line of thinking myself, I see it pop up a lot for others in my world. So today, I want to explore the concept of having it all, what it means and how to achieve it.

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Do you find yourself lacking confidence in not only your personal life, but your career? As women, we struggle to stand up, speak up or show up in the world in full. We hold ourselves back and play small, often due to the messaging we receive throughout our upbringing and culture.

Today I’m joined by Erika Cramer, the Queen of Confidence herself, who believes that if more women were out there running companies and countries,  we would see so many more amazing changes in the world. So how do we get out of our own way? Erika’s beliefs around overcoming fear and self-doubt could be summarised in these three words: do it scared. 

As a renowned speaker, author and coach who empowers women to break free from self-doubt, Erika knows firsthand what it is to begin life with a negative self-image. Suffering trauma throughout her childhood while in the American foster system, she quickly developed a view of herself as bad or wrong. However, a series of painful events in her twenties caused a life-changing awakening in her mindset and life purpose. 

In our conversation, we explore the cost of lacking confidence, from missed opportunities to compromised dreams and toxic relationships. Erika emphasises the pivotal role of self-trust and self-belief in initiating meaningful change.

She introduces the concept of using fear as a fuel for growth. Rather than succumbing to fear by running or standing still, she encourages reframing it as a clue that we're on the right path. 

So, if you’re struggling to live a life of confidence, it may be time to step out, embrace fear and make it work for your success. It’s your best chance to live out your dreams and enjoy the beauty of unwavering self-trust. 

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• Website: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/ 
• Instagram: @thequeenofconfidence
• Facebook: @theconfidencequeen
• Podcast: The Confidence Chronicles

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I’ve been having a lot of conversations over the last few weeks with clients who are feeling overwhelmed and stretched in multiple directions in their businesses. This is such a common problem, where despite our best efforts, we find ourselves in a whirlwind of busyness. 

Today, I’m sharing with you 10 actions to propel your business forward so that you can let go of unproductive tasks and double down on activities that will take your business to new heights. 

Firstly, I take you through a list of 10 habits that often masquerade as productivity, but actually hinder your business growth. Then, I share these 10 actions to counter these unproductive routines and propel your business forward:  

1. Set Clear Daily Goals and Objectives

2. Proactive Lead Generation

3. Engage in Light Touch Networking

4. Build Your Positioning Through Strategic Content

5. Delegate Low-Value Tasks

6. Embrace Continuous Process Improvements

7. Obsess About Your Client's Experience

8. Allocate Time for Innovation and Creativity

9. Invest in Learning and Mastery

10. Network and Build Intentional Relationships

It’s time to flip your energy away from the shiny stuff and on to the 10 productive strategies that will enable you to focus on what matters most. As women in business, we have the opportunity to shape and empower our businesses in whatever way we want. So, what strategies will you put in place to propel your business forward today? 

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In today’s episode, we're diving into a truth often left unspoken in business: there’s always a price to the next level of success. Achieving that next level of brilliance can be extremely uncomfortable, demanding more of your time, money and energy. But the truth is, we can't simply expect our business or our world to change if we continue to do exactly the same thing.

In this episode, I take a look back at my own business journey, where I've had to make significant sacrifices in order to reach new heights. I walked away from a comfortable six-figure corporate career, missed out on precious family time to write books and made substantial financial investments in further education. However difficult these sacrifices were to make, they were essential steps towards the life I lead today. 

I talk about the things that hold many of us back, such as the fear of failure. While this feeling is normal, I challenge you to consider reframing “What if I fail?” to "What if I succeed?" This change in mindset can open doors to new possibilities and growth opportunities.

Ultimately, the decision to pay the price for the next level of success is yours to make. Are you ready to invest, take action and make the necessary sacrifices? Take some time this week to reflect on what you're willing to pay to unlock that next level of success. Whether it’s time, energy or money, remember that the other side of that price isn't a cost. It's an opportunity to step up and play at another level in your business.

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