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  • Are you motivated more by pain or pleasure?

    Are you more into pain or pleasure?


    Erm … not in that way ;) !


    I mean … when it comes to getting motivated to getting stuff done?


    Because both can work … well to an extent!


    But it depends on if you’re wanting consistent & long-term results for your business, because if so … there’s a clear winner from my experience.


    Check out which type of motivation … pain or pleasure … can help you to get out your way more here.


    Plus, you’ll see how you can use this knowledge about yourself when it comes to planning & going after your goals.


    Enjoy seeing how this can help you to get even more motivated today.


    Best wishes as always.


    Osmaan

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    Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:


    * Take the free Get Out Your Way Quiz here.


    * Book in for a free virtual cuppa (15 mins) here.


    * Ask a question for the podcast here.


    * Discover which of the 8 Entrepreneurial Superpowers you have through the Wealth Dynamics Profile test here


    * Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here. Or e-mail me at [email protected]


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min
  • Trust Your Unconscious Mind

    How much credit do you give your unconscious mind?


    Do you trust it?


    Well it kinda runs the show in so many ways … so I really hope you do!


    Think about it … did you have to remind yourself to breathe in the past few seconds?


    How about blinking your eyes … did you have to instruct your body to do that?


    Nope … we’ve got a helping hand ALL the time, who’s looking out for us.


    But are you using your unconscious mind when it comes to growing your business & to Get Out Your Way?


    Today I’d love to share 2 practical ways that you can purposefully tap into the magic of your unconscious mind, especially to guide you with decision making & in those moments when you feel stuck.


    Enjoy using them even more & perhaps give your unconscious mind a ‘high five’ right now & say … ‘thanks for always being here for me!’


    Speak soon


    Osmaan


    p.s.  Are you seriously looking to grow your business in the next 90 days & want me in your corner to help guide you … coach you … mentor you … support you … kick your backside, when needed? Then hit reply I let me know & I’ll share more details on how it could work.


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    Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:


    * Take the free Get Out Your Way Quiz here.


    * Book in for a free virtual cuppa (15 mins) here.


    * Ask a question for the podcast here.


    * Discover which of the 8 Entrepreneurial Superpowers you have through the Wealth Dynamics Profile test here


    * Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here. Or e-mail me at [email protected]


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  • Stop Being The Hero

    There really wouldn’t be much of a story .. never mind a whole series … if there was no Harry Potter … in the Harry Potter books or movies. Because he went onto save the wizarding world.


    Just in the same way that Katniss helped overthrow the Capitol in the Hunger Games …  Moana saved helped save her whole community … or how Batman helps protect Gotham City & the Karate Kid went on to win the championship.


    They are the heroes!


    The truth may hurt but your clients or prospective clients don’t want you to be the hero.


    Because THEY want to be the hero & so they should be!


    It doesn’t mean you, or your services or products aren’t valuable or helpful to them, or part of their journey.


    Just in the way that the heroes & sheroes of your favourite movies & books would have struggled to ‘win’, without having certain key people in their corner.


    But it can actually stop you from getting clients if you’re marketing yourself or acting like the hero, in their story.


    Have you been doing that? Because it’s so easy to do without realising it.


    Instead, how about you play a different role & see how that can help you & them?


    This is the topic of this week’s podcast, where I share even more practical & real-life examples to help you to get out your way, from the great book 'Building a Story Brand' by Donald Miller.


    Be sure to let me know what your biggest insight & takeaway is from it, plus how it will help you.


    Best wishes as always.


    Osmaan


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    Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:


    * Take the free Get Out Your Way Quiz here.


    * Book in for a free virtual cuppa (15 mins) here.


    * Ask a question for the podcast here.


    * Build a Storybrand by Donald Miller


    * Discover which of the 8 Entrepreneurial Superpowers you have through the Wealth Dynamics Profile test here


    * Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here. Or e-mail me at [email protected]


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
  • You Don't Always Know

    ‘Remember when Osmaan was totally in love with the IT teacher?’, blurted out a friend over dinner.


    ‘Erm no I wasn’t!’ … I quickly responded, whilst turning a shade of bright red!


    ‘Yes you so were!’ … pipped up some of my other loyal school friends.


    The truth was out! Because I really did fancy my IT teacher in high school, but at the time, I didn’t really know that I was. (Oh maybe I just hadn’t admitted it to myself or others back then). But looking back at it may years later … I could see that I was.


    But the funny thing is … apparently EVERYONE else knew I was & it was seemingly so obvious to them all at the time.


    This reminds me so much of what it’s like for business owners. 


    They often don’t know what they don’t know!


    But through our coaching together, they get to really see & admit what they really, really want … or what’s really not working & why! So it’s not a secret anymore.


    Want to hear more about the realisations (erm … confessions) about my high school crush, plus other tips to help you to Get Out Your Way & grow your business?


    Listen in today to hear more.


    Speak soon


    Osmaan


    p.s. … I really hope Mrs ****** never listens to my podcast … as that would be highly embarrassing.


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    Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:


    * Take the free Get Out Your Way Quiz here.


    * Book in for a free virtual cuppa (15 mins) here.


    * Ask a question for the podcast here.


    * Discover which of the 8 Entrepreneurial Superpowers you have through the Wealth Dynamics Profile test here


    * Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here. Or e-mail me at [email protected]


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min
  • Come As You Will Be

    Ever been to a ‘Come As You Will Be’ party before?


    Honestly, they’re ace & make for such a great theme for a party!


    They can help motivate you in making things happen in your business & life.


    In this episode I'll explain how they work & why I love them so much.


    Of course feel free to invite me to yours, if you organise one … it’s been a long time since I’ve been to a proper party since lockdown!


    Speak soon


    Osmaan


     


    Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:


    * Take the free Get Out Your Way Quiz here.


    * Book in for a free virtual cuppa (15 mins) here.


    * Ask a question for the podcast here.


    * Discover which of the 8 Entrepreneurial Superpowers you have through the Wealth Dynamics Profile test here


    * Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here. Or e-mail me at [email protected]


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min
  • Where is the Grass Greener?

    “I wish I could make things happen the way they do!”


    How many times have you had that thought or feeling?


    You know … like the grass is greener … over there & for them!


    It’s definitely a sign of some ‘comparison-itis’ going on.


    I had a personal experience of this too recently, which I’d love to share with you, so that it can help you to instead … focus upon watering the grass … on your side!


    Hear more about it here & see how it can help you in this week's podcast episode.


    Best wishes as always.


    Osmaan


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    Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:


    * Take the free Get Out Your Way Quiz here.


    * Book in for a free virtual cuppa (15 mins) here.


    * Ask a question for the podcast here.


    * Discover which of the 8 Entrepreneurial Superpowers you have through the Wealth Dynamics Profile test here


    * Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here. Or e-mail me at [email protected]


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
  • Are You Trying To Run Ahead Too Quickly?

    I nearly went flying straight into the garden pond …. head first!


    Because I was in such a rush & actually didn’t know there was a concrete step on the patio.


    Luckily my mum grabbed me, so I avoided getting drenched.


    But I still remember it to this day, even though it happened when I was like 7 years old.


    Does that ever feel like you … always rushing around & wanting to get places FAST?


    Last week, one of my clients was at the risk of nearly tripping themselves up by wanting to focus on … ‘what’s next?’ … when in fact, the best strategy for them & their business … was to slow down & refine what they’ve been doing.


    Through just one coaching session, we were able to dig deep & see how they could make some small changes that would make a big impact … like having the chance to half their working time, whilst earning double the amount of revenue!


    I know it can seem so exciting to move onto the next thing. But when you do it too quickly, it can actually slow down your business growth rather than speed it up.


    I dive into this more in this week’s podcast for you, so you can be sure you don’t trip yourself up by trying to run ahead too quickly, by following some simple yet powerful top tips.


    Let me know what connects the most with you from it & where you’ve not seen that you would have benefited more from slowing down … in order to really speed up!


    Best wishes as always.


    Osmaan


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    Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:


    * Take the free Get Out Your Way Quiz here.


    * Book in for a free virtual cuppa (15 mins) here.


    * Ask a question for the podcast here.


    * Discover which of the 8 Entrepreneurial Superpowers you have through the Wealth Dynamics Profile test here


    * Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here. Or e-mail me at [email protected]


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  • Are You Working Or Actually Procrastinating?

     Does this resonate?

     

    ‘Sometimes I feel like I’m not actually working when I’m creating content & doing some admin work. Which makes me lose motivation & then procrastinate. I don’t know how to fix my mindset & stay consistent with content creation?’

     

    This juicy question was sent in the other day & I’m sure you’re nodding your head thinking … yeah I feel like that at times too.

     

    So why do we something think we’re skiving & what even is the ‘work’ part of your business?

     

    I decided to dive into this question more deeply for you & help coach you through it, so you can Get Out Your Way.

     

    Dive into my answer & thoughts in this episode.

     

    Best wishes as always

     

    Osmaan


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    Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:


    * Take the free Get Out Your Way Quiz here.


    * Book in for a free virtual cuppa (15 mins) here.


    * Ask a question for the podcast here.


    * Discover which of the 8 Entrepreneurial Superpowers you have through the Wealth Dynamics Profile test here


    * Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here. Or e-mail me at [email protected]


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min
  • How to Stop Driving Yourself Crazy as a Business Owner

    Do you ever feel like you’re doing things ‘wrong’ in your business?


    I’ve had those feelings many times over times since starting my business & I see loads of business owners driving themselves crazy because of this & some other common things.


    Like when you see things working for others but when you try those same things, they just don’t seem to get the same results.


    It’s frustrating right & then it makes you even start thinking … ‘Am I cut out for this?’


    But want to know what one of the most common reasons that we feel like we're ‘failing’ is?


    It’s because we’re either consciously or unconsciously following the ‘wrong’ role models!


    Those people who have different values; Entrepreneurial Superpowers; visions & goals than us.


    Crazy right, how we can be our own worst enemies & end up getting so caught up & distracted doing this in the way that is working for ‘them’ … but abandon the ways that actually have worked for us before or could work even better for us!


    I honestly rant about this so much & I do (in a nice way) on this week’s podcast & blog, plus I share 4 more ways that us business owners can often drive ourselves crazy (when we really don’t have to!) ... including


    • Thinking you need to do everything!
    • Overthinking & under-doing
    • Trying to please everyone
    • Not having a clear vision or goals!


    Even though I’ve been in business for 14 years this week (woo hoo – get the party poppers out) … I need to keep reminding me of these things regularly, as it’s so easy to fall prey to them. 

     

    I truly hope this helps you avoid them in the future or to quickly kiss them goodbye if they’re currently impacting you.


    Best wishes as always.


    Osmaan


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    Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:


    * Take the free Get Out Your Way Quiz here.


    * Book in for a free virtual cuppa (15 mins) here.


    * Discover which of the 8 Entrepreneurial Superpowers you have through the Wealth Dynamics Profile test here


    * Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here. Or e-mail me at [email protected]


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  • Sales Transaction Or Transformation?

    Honestly, before you started your business, how much did you actually think about the fact that you’d need to actually sell ‘things’?


    Because I really didn’t think about it at all.


    I was way more excited about the parts that came before getting clients & after getting clients. But not the actual getting clients bit!


    But the sad fact is that we all need paying clients to actually have a thriving & growing business, otherwise it just becomes a very expensive hobby or charity!


    What about now? How do you think & feel about selling? Does it excite you? Do you dread it or just feel like it’s something you’ve got to do, but you’d rather just hide away from actually doing it?


    If that’s the case, let me share a quick mindset & thinking shift that can make all the difference.


    It’s helped me loads & even a new client that I shared it with the other week (yep … they became a lovely new client that I’m getting to help because I actually sold them one of my coaching packages).


    It will help it feel so much less like a transaction … I promise.


    Enjoy & of course let me know how it helps you.


    Best wishes as always.


    Osmaan

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    Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:


    * Take the free Get Out Your Way Quiz here.


    * Book in for a free virtual cuppa (15 mins) here.


    * Discover which of the 8 Entrepreneurial Superpowers you have through the Wealth Dynamics Profile test here


    * Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here. Or e-mail me at [email protected]


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

About Your Business Quest

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I’m Osmaan Sharif – The Business Owner’s Coach & I’m dedicated to guiding established experts (coaches, consultants & service providers) through the journey of confidently growing your business, without chaos and confusion.