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You’ve Got the Goods
Does your price reflect the true value of your work? Understanding the value you offer your clients is fundamental. This is especially true if you’re an entrepreneur and setting or negotiating your own rates.
The Social Media Chemicals
Ever fall into a Facebook hole? Get some keen insight into the real reason why social media can be so enticing and addictive.
The Inner Work of Entrepreneurship | Visionary Womenpreneurs Radio Podcast with Donna Lynn Price
Are you a burned out business owner or an aspiring entrepreneur? If so, have a listen to my talk with Donna Lynn Price from the Visionary Womenpreneurs Radio Podcast about how personal growth influences professional success. You’ll learn how to assess the strength of your “entrepreneurial bone” and some of the most effective ways you can tap into that strength in order to succeed as a business owner.
Conscious Power
Do you get tired of always questioning whether the things you do are good enough? It can definitely become taxing when you feel like you’re always coming up short. Here’s the thing: It’s just old conditioning. That means you can learn a different way of thinking and being. Here, I’ll share with you a simple way to bring more consciousness and positivity to your thought process.
Fear, Money and the Voice in Your Head | Advance Your Art Podcast with Yuri Cataldo
Tired of feeling drained rather than energized from the work you do? I have known that feeling having been there. Years ago, I walked away from a career that offered a handsome salary and many perks, but little to stimulate my soul. Soon I discovered my purpose was to help others do the same. If you’re ready to live a life of purpose and bring your career with you, you’ll find some key points to get you moving in that direction in this podcast chat on Advance Your Art with Yuri Cataldo.
Know It. Own It. Share It.
Knowing your strengths when you go into a job interview is a no-brainer. Listen up for some compelling reasons why it’s important to know them, and how to effectively convey them in an interview.
Doing Business Better | Go Big and Go Home Podcast with Lauren Ravitz
How important is your home environment to your work life? If you work from home, it likely plays a big role. This Go Big AND Go Home podcast with Lauren Ravitz gives you a peek into my personal journey as a Career and Money Breakthrough Coach specifically related to my experience of working from home.
Career Transitions | Beyond the Stethoscope Podcast with Angela Demaree
Are you less than enthused about your current job or career path but have no idea what you would rather be doing instead? You would be surprised how common it is. I’m here to tell you, there is hope. In this podcast with Angela Demaree, I’ll discuss some of the most effective ways to get clear about what it is you really want to do so you can start moving in the direction of a job or career you love.
Moments of Trust
Do you trust yourself to make the right decision? If you have decision angst or often second guess the decisions you make, I have some encouraging news! Self-trust can be learned. Here’s how you can start building your trust muscle right now.
The Year in Review | Ignite Your Life Podcast with Leanne Blaney
2020 has left many people feeling like we didn’t accomplish enough. But just because you didn’t complete the goals you set for the year doesn’t mean it was wasted time. In this Ignite Your Life podcast with Leanne Blaney, we discuss ideas to reset your perspective about the past year and begin anew with no regrets, and above all else, gentleness for yourself and others.
Growing Personally to Thrive Professionally | Sales POP Podcast with John Golden
Have you seemingly reached a plateau in your job or business? Do you feel held back by your boss, your co-workers or even your family? In the Sales POP podcast with John Golden, I discuss some unexpected ways of dealing with challenging people or circumstances that can help you start transforming frustration to fulfillment.
One Word
Do you spend most of your days pushing yourself from one thing to the next with barely enough time to take a breath in between? Do you feel like you simply don’t have time to stop and pause or listen to your intuition? Here’s a bit of simple advice about how one word can help you get clear about what you really want.
Bad News Surrounding Your Career Isn’t Always Bad | Disrupt Now podcast with Natalie Viglione
Ever been smacked over the head with a cosmic frying pan? It happened to me when I left a prestigious career in search of work I was meant to do. In this podcast, Natalie Viglione and I had a heart-to-heart discussion about navigating the aftermath of career “bad news.” Listen and learn how you can bounce back and step onto the path of a more fulfilling future when the cosmic frying pan strikes.
Motivational Motives
How do you gear up for a new project or task that you aren’t particularly looking forward to? Sometimes we learn ways of motivating ourselves when we’re young that aren’t ideal as we get older. In this nugget, I’ll help you determine if your motivational m.o. could use a little tweaking.
Look Right
Do you get bogged down in negative thinking and noticing all the things you wish you could change in the world? If so, I would love to help you start developing a new perspective. So much can change with just a simple shift in the things you notice. Here’s a quick reminder to help you get started thinking and feeling more positive.
From Self-Doubt and Burned Out to Relief and Freedom | Straight-Up Wellness Podcast with Kate Jaramillo
Do you try to put your health and wellbeing first, but still find yourself feeling tired, resentful, under-appreciated or overwhelmed at the end of the day? If so, you could be leaving out some key components of wellness that often get overlooked. In this podcast, I share some powerful steps to integrate so you can reclaim your energy and re-calibrate your life.
Mind Your Marbles
Do you have trouble honoring healthy boundaries for yourself? If so, you may find yourself building up resentment, or even doing things you regret because of the lack of balance in your life. Here’s a novel way of looking at the effects of not keeping healthy boundaries, and a great perspective on why it’s important.
Power, Grace, and Style
Are you able to navigate challenging situations in your workplace or personal life with grace and style, while also standing in your own power? Creating trust and harmony with effective communication tools can make you an invaluable player on any team. In this little nugget, I’ll outline three tools to help you facilitate win-win situations instead of getting mired in conflict or building resentment.