The Ambitious Introvert® is the leading growth and development podcast for the estimated 56% of us who recharge by going inwards. Our purpose is to help you manage your social battery and Own Your Energy®, so you can reach your true potential in your business, career and life. Each week my guests and I will be sharing tips, tricks and hacks on how to build your resilience, master your mindset and cultivate self-leadership - skills that’ll help you reach your goals without trying to be someon ...
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The Pillars of Introverted Leadership with Terrance Lee
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Some might think ‘introverted leader’ is a bit of an oxymoron… However those of us who deeply understand introverts aren’t surprised at all that they excel in this type of role! After doubting his abilities for many years, an unexpected public speaking event set Terrance Lee on a path he could never have imagined. Today he’s an authority on introve…
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Listen to Your Energy: Trusting Intuition Over Logic in Decision-Making
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Ever felt like doing something ‘crazy’? Something that ‘doesn’t make sense’ or is ‘bad on paper’? Often when we feel like that the energy that’s driving the decision can be just too hard to ignore, and impossible to logic our way out of. And as introverts, learning to trust ourselves when making big changes is vital. This week on The Ambitious Intr…
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The Paradox of Perfection with Chana Ross
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Having high standards is one thing, but if you’re aiming to make everything in your life and work ‘perfect' you're fighting an impossible battle. This week on The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast I interviewed Leadership Coach, Women's Health Advocate and mom of four Chana Ross. She’s sharing her lifelong journey of perfectionism and the practices she’…
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The Power of Your Personal Brand with Marielle Legair
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If you’re not thinking of yourself as a brand, you may be doing yourself a huge disservice - whether you’re an entrepreneur or an employee. Personal branding goes WAY deeper than colours, fonts and fancy photographs - and this week’s guest Marielle Legair is an absolute expert in the field. Marielle is a Speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice 2023 and LinkedI…
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Neuroplasticity, Habit Change and Saying ‘No’ to People Pleasing with Dr Clare Emma Wild
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Habits are the foundation of success - unless the ones that are deeply ingrained are actually exhausting you. People pleasing became such an automatic response for this week’s podcast guest, Dr Clare Emma Wild, that it became hard for her brain to even recognize she was doing it! Clare is an academically certified and internationally accredited c…
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Solitude for Success - Rediscovering Your Strengths with Melissa Unsell-Smith
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How often do you TRULY take time alone? While the idea is blissful to most of us introverts it can also be tough to turn inwards and be honest about what you want from life - as today’s podcast guest Melissa Unsell-Smith discovered. Melissa is a serial entrepreneur, 2 x tech founder and most recently the brain behind Catalytic Icon, a community tha…
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Quiet and Strong: Productivity the Introverted Way with David Hall
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If you’ve ever felt that traditional productivity rhetoric actually made you less efficient (and way more drained) you’re not alone! When Quiet and Strong founder David Hall dived into the topic he found that it definitely wasn’t catering to introverts. He’s since written a book on the subject and launched a podcast to support introverts in working…
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Cozy Catch-Up Time: Sharing my Life and Business Updates!
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It’s been far too long since I’ve shared what’s been going on for me personally, and behind the scenes at The Ambitious Introvert® - and the download stats tell me you LOVE these types of episodes! So here’s all the news… Listen in to hear about: What’s happened since I closed all my business programs down last year My anti-industry stance on priva…
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Rest Without Sacrifice: Designing Your Schedule around Your Priorities with Jordan Gill
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Are you clear on your priorities? And, if so, are you protecting your time and energy to really focus on them? Whether you’re a busy exec or an empire-building entrepreneur, it can be all too easy to lose sight of what’s important during the day-to-day busyness of life. This week on the podcast I’m joined by Jordan Gill, founder of Systems Saved Me…
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What To Do When You Feel Like You’re Failing
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When you have big goals and dreams and feel like they’re a long way out of reach, it’s hard NOT to get discouraged. The flip side of being ambitious is that we also feel frustrated when we feel like we’re failing (though as I remind my clients we never really are failing - we’re simply getting closer to the dream incrementally!) In this episode I’m…
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Building Brilliance - Using Serious Play® for Success with Amale Ghalbouni
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My inner child is delighted with the topic of The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast this week, where I’m joined by Amale Ghalbouni talking all things Serious Play® - and specifically, Lego! Amale is a former strategy and innovation consultant turned executive coach, and founder of The Brick Coach. She’s passionate about experiential play based coaching …
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Your Next Step to Success - Therapy, Coaching, Mentorship or Consulting?
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With SO many options available to help you reach your potential, it can be overwhelming to know the type of support is best for YOU. Hiring professionals is a big time, energy and financial investment, so it’s important to make the right choice. As an introvert you want to make sure your energy is being spent for the most ROI. That’s why I’m diving…
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Understanding Compassion Fatigue: Balancing Empathy with Self-Care with Teresa Vozza
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Caring about others is a good thing - until it isn’t. But did you know that over-caring, and using too many of our personal resources worrying about others, can have a detrimental effect on our physical and mental health, and our own performance? On the podcast this week I’m talking to Executive Coach and Leadership Trainer Teresa Vozza about the f…
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Inner Brilliance: Leveraging Your Unique Strengths for Success with Marjan Mahoutchian
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Discovering and understanding your strengths is a pivotal step toward unlocking your full potential. In a world that often emphasises overcoming weaknesses, recognising and harnessing your innate talents helps you to truly ‘Own Your Energy’ as an introvert when it comes to creating your version of success. And in a competitive landscape, where leve…
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The Introvert’s Guide to Biohacking, Optimal Health and Boundless Energy with Kristin Weitzel
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Here at The Ambitious Introvert® I’m often talking about our energy in terms of leaky boundaries, mindset gremlins and not enough ‘me’ time to recharge. But our physiology also plays a huge part in how much charge is in our social battery, and this week I’m talking to an absolute expert in the field of biohacking and health optimisation, Kristin We…
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Ready to set goals and feel confident you can achieve them in the next 12 months? This episode is for you! Forget vision boards, manifestation lists or ‘keeping everything crossed’ - while they absolutely have their place, in this episode we’re breaking goal setting down to its basics, and looking at the 3 components that are vital if you’re aiming…
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Rest vs Relaxation - Why You Need BOTH This Holiday Season
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What’s more fitting for an episode airing on Christmas Day than the topic of rest and relaxation - something we should be prioritising all year round, but what the holidays gives us even more opportunity to lean into! Clients will often tell me they’ve taken plenty of time ‘off’ yet still feel tired - and a lack of these two states is often the cul…
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Express with Empathy - The Art of Compassionate Communication with Kate Brown
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As a coach, podcaster and former air traffic controller, communicating effectively has been vital for me throughout my whole career. But communicating goes so much deeper than simply annunciating words clearly, and this week’s guest on The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast is explaining why compassion is often the missing piece. Kate Brown is a coach an…
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Remote Work Revolution: Embracing the Digital Nomad Lifestyle with Lucy Bedewi
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Covid shook up a lot of things, and the workplace was one of them. With proof of concept that remote and hybrid working don’t reduce productivity (in fact, quite the opposite), companies are now embracing flexible options - which is great news for those ambitious introverts with a severe case of wanderlust! This week on the podcast I’m joined by lo…
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5 Things No One Tells You About Personal Development
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With the new year approaching there’s so much talk of goals, resolutions and words of the year. If reaching your potential and creating life on your terms is important to you, you’re probably somewhere on your personal development journey already. And while growth, learning and new possibilities are all oh-so-exciting, there are some aspects of ‘do…
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The Art of Intentional Productivity with Carina Lawson
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When you can’t find the perfect product for your needs, what do you do? This week’s podcast guest Carina Lawson, took matters into her own hands and designed it herself. The result? The globally recognised, award winning Ponderlily® Planner. And the best part? Carina built her business as a busy, introverted mum of young twins while working a 9-5 -…
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Facing Fear and Making Big Moves with Ewelina Olechowska
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Taking big action can feel terrifying, and going against the status quo can bring up some very human fears such as being rejected by the tribe. But as we all know, it’s those leap of faith moments of bravery that lead us to the amazing life experiences on the other side. On The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast this week I’m chatting with Ewelina Olecho…
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The term intuition can conjure up images of crystal balls and palm readers, but what if I told you it’s something we can all tap into? Whether it’s that niggly feeling in your gut or the desire to take a seemingly random path that makes no logical sense, these subtle signs are often coming from our own internal guidance system. Learning what’s ours…
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The Art of Embracing 'No': How to Gamify Rejection with Alice Draper
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How many times have you held yourself back from: Applying for a promotion Asking for a payrise Pitching yourself to a podcast Or even inviting someone out on a date… …in case you get told ‘no’? No one loves feeling rejected, but in order to reach our potential we need to take aligned action that leads us closer to our goals - and in this episode we…
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Welcome to The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast 2.0
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3 years is a long time in business, and as the podcast celebrates its birthday I knew it was the perfect time to unveil the new, revamped, improved version - The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast 2.0 if you will! As I shift my business towards doing more of what lights me up AND impacting more people, come behind the scenes to learn what I’m changing, w…
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Best of the Back Catalogue - Human Design – Your Unique Blueprint for Success with Erin Claire Jones
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I am such a Human Design fan that I’ve featured it twice on The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast - I’m rounding out this “Best of the Back Catalogue” series with this conversation I had with Erin Claire Jones back in February 2022. It was great to listen back now I’m 18 months further along in my own HD experiment, and I hope you’ll enjoy this throwbac…
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Best of the Back Catalogue - EFT 101 - Tapping Into Your Potential with Brad Yates
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This episode holds a special place in my heart as I’ve been ‘Tapping With Brad’ for many years, and EFT is a modality I still recommend to my clients and audience. Since recording this I had the pleasure of meeting Brad at his live event, getting a hug and tapping together in person! This was one of my favourite interviews to conduct, and I hope yo…
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Best of the Back Catalogue - Why LinkedIn is the Most Introvert Friendly Platform with Lindsay Mitrosilis
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With so much talk of social media, algorithms and the like, I’m excited to re-air this “Best of” episode about the power of LinkedIn. The beauty of creating evergreen content is that this super valuable conversation between Lindsay and I is still as relevant now as when we recorded it in February 2021! If you’re curious about tapping into LinkedIn …
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Best of the Back Catalogue - Releasing Trapped Emotions for Growth & Success with Kyle Haskins
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Welcome to the first episode of “Best of the Back Catalogue” Series, where I’m sharing some of the most popular episodes from the last 3 years. I loved recording this interview with Kyle, who’s been a big part of my own personal and business growth journey. Tune in to hear about Emotion Code and how it’s perfect to help us let go of anything we’re …
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The Coaching Questions Getting My Clients Results Right Now
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We’re so used to people sharing big flashy client results on social media, but we rarely see anyone sharing the powerful coaching questions that empowered them to get there. That’s about to change as I’m dedicating this episode of The Ambitious Introvert® to just that, and sharing 3 of the juiciest questions I’ve asked my private clients during the…
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Decision Savers: Maximising Your Energy and Productivity as an Introvert
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This week on The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast I’m wrapping up this decision fatigue mini series with some of my favourite ‘life hacks’ - the ones that get things running on auto as much as possible, freeing up my bandwidth for the juicy, important decisions in life! I’ve shared many of these with my clients over the years, and though some of them s…
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Strategies to Avoid Decision Fatigue and Enhance Business Productivity
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This week’s episode of The Ambitious Introvert Podcast is Episode 155. Can you believe we've made it this far? It feels a little crazy to think about! Whether you've been with us since the beginning or are new to the show, there's plenty of valuable content for you to explore. With 154 other episodes covering a wide range of topics, you can binge-l…
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Introverts and Decision Making: The Struggle with Decision Fatigue
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In this episode, I’m discussing the topic of decision fatigue - and in particular how it affects introverts. I’m sharing my own experiences and insights, drawing from my background as an air traffic controller. I’ll explore the meaning of decision fatigue, its impact on decision-making, and whether it is a skill that can be learned. This episode ma…
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Embracing Introvert-Extrovert Relationships with Erin Woodruff
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Ever wondered how some introverts and extroverts can have such harmonious relationships AND embrace their differences? From their contrasting qualities to how this dynamic unfolds, it's definitely a journey of understanding and connection. Erin Woodruff, Communications Coach and Certified Life Coach shares her experience of this and how she helps h…
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Flourishing as an Introvert with Joanna Rawbone
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When my guest Joanna Rawbone found out she was an introvert it was such a revelation that it played a pivotal role in her personal growth and business. Joanna’s an Executive Coach and certified Myers Briggs Practitioner, and she truly believes that owning your strengths and articulating them positively is key to flourishing in your career AND your …
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SEO - The Introvert’s Secret Marketing Weapon with Brittany Herzberg
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My guest on the podcast this week is Brittany Herzberg, a former massage therapist turned copywriter. Brittany uses an SEO-based copywriting & marketing approach to help her clients stand out online while attracting the right kinds of clients from the start. We delve into the realm of SEO and the art of harnessing social proof to foster authentic r…
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The Art of Selling for Introverts with Candice D'Angelo
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Did you know that a large number of great salespeople are also introverts? This week I’m joined by Candice D’Angelo, founder of The Selling Lab - a sales training agency where online and offline business owners level up their sales skills. Recognised as a fast-growing online sales coaching business with an audience of more than 7000 collective foll…
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PR and Publicity the Introvert-Friendly Way with Dina Behrman
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As an introvert you might not think PR and publicity is for you, but my guest on the podcast this week is here to tell you otherwise. Dina Behrman is a PR strategist and publicity coach and she helps coaches, consultants and service providers pitch - and get featured in - the press through her group programme and high touch 1:1 service. Dina believ…
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Visibility, Self Expression and Business as an Introvert with Bibigi Haile
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In this week’s episode of The Ambitious Introvert Podcast® I’m delighted to be joined by guest Bibigi Haile. Bibiigi is a Strategic Visibility Advisor to women in leadership, and she helps her clients to identify their superpower, mirror it back to them and support them while they step into their zone of genius. As well as being highly introverted …
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Following Your Passions & Using Your Strengths in Business with Liz Rohr
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This week on The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast I’m joined by Messaging & Strategy Consultant Liz Rohr. Liz supports her clients to communicate what they do, who it's for and how they do it - while also giving themselves permission to be truly honest about what they want. Liz is a highly sensitive empath, runs two businesses and her background is as …
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Becoming Exceptional & Finding Fulfilment with Carly Anna
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We all know the coaching industry is unregulated, and unfortunately that means we’ve seen some pretty unscrupulous behaviour online. But thankfully not every coach is like that, and this week I’m joined by the amazing Carly Anna to talk about the change she wants to see in the industry - and how she’s contributing to it. After completing a Masters …
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Understanding yourself through the gene keys with Analena Fuchs
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This week I’m joined by my friend Analena Fuchs who is sharing her expertise on the Gene Keys. Analena is a Human Design coach for conscious introvert leaders, and she helps her clients to create success in a sustainable way that allows them to fully enjoy their life and business. I’m fascinated by my Human Design, but to me the Gene Keys are the p…
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This week on The Ambitious Introvert Podcast® I’m delighted to share my very first Client Spotlight episode with you. Lauren Lea is an OBM and fractional COO, and she has recently launched OBM Associates®, a new arm of her business. Lauren’s been a client since October 2022 and we’d been connected for around 6 months before then. Even though she’s …
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The Power of Personalisation: Empowering Clients through Customised Coaching Experiences with Kaitlyn Kessler
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I love my regular calls with my clients and there’s a real magic to the conversations we have, especially as I work with the vast majority of my clients on a long-term basis. But over the years I’ve found that not every client needs to have weekly calls, and there are plenty of other mediums that allow for them to work through their ideas and chall…
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Setting Up for Success as a CEO with Byron Morrison
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Setting goals is one of the first things we do when we start a business, and they’re truly invaluable in keeping you motivated and on track. But there’s a whole other side of setting goals that we don’t always take into account, and this is the exact thing I’m talking about this week on the podcast. Joining me in this discussion is a true expert in…
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Big Family, Big Dreams - Running a Business as a Busy Parent with Yael Bendahan
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I knew I wanted to record an episode about running an online business with children, and who better than Yael Bendahan to share her experience. I mean, she has 5 children after all! Yael is a business and marketing coach who uses her unique Leveraged Moms Matrix to support her clients to raise their businesses (and their babies) by scaling to 6-fig…
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Mastering Your Inner Game: Managing Self-Sabotage as an Entrepreneur with Kelly Ruta
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To some degree every single entrepreneur out there has experienced what Kelly Ruta and I are talking about on today’s episode - and that’s self-sabotage. It’s something that comes up repeatedly with clients, no matter what stage of business they’re at, and it’s absolutely something that I’ve struggled with too. I’m delighted that Kelly has joined m…
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People Power: Why Understanding HR is Crucial for Entrepreneurial Success with Kira La Forgia
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This week on the podcast I’m joined by my friend Kira La Forgia, HR and People Operations Consultant for small businesses. Kira had a 9-5 as a COO at a local company for many years, but since the pandemic she’s built her own business supporting her clients to manage their teams and stay legally and HR compliant. Ultimately she bridges the gap betwe…
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Messaging with Integrity - Growing a Quietly Powerful Brand as an Introvert with Parmees Yazdanyar
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This week I’m joined on the podcast by Ambitious Introvert Parmees Yazdanyar. Parmees helps industry leaders better articulate their genius so they get noticed by the right people, and create movement based brands that they can monetise with integrity. Parmees is super open, transparent and beautifully articulate, and I hope you find this a very pe…
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The Cosmic Advantage - Using Astrology to Unleash Your Potential with Natalia Komis
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I’m delighted to finally share an episode devoted solely to astrology, a modality that I’m very passionate about - and who better to talk with than the lovely Natalia Komis! Natalia is an intuitive business mentor who works with conscious entrepreneurs and visionary leaders to help them discover their mission, take aligned action and unlock their u…
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