Perfectionism makes even the smartest business owners get in their own way, which is why the Perfectionism Project is a podcast full of perfectionism advice for entrepreneurs. Your host is Sam Laura Brown, perfectionism coach and founder of Perfectionists Getting Sh*t Done. With her conversational podcast episodes and relatable stories, Sam will motivate you to get out of your own way and help you feel less alone as you navigate the ups and downs of business. Filled with practical advice, th ...
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What’s truly possible if we remove the barriers of fear and self-doubt? If our character shapes our destiny, how do we hone our individuality into something aware, independent, and effective? What can we do to optimise our physical and mental performance? What role does faith play in designing a truly successful life? Most importantly, how do we get past the narratives society is hell bent on feeding us and seek out paths that lead straight to our desired destination, be it success, happines ...
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Join host Sam Kilmer, fintech advisor, in unscripted conversations with top fintech industry leaders. No planned corporate talking points, no scripts, no pitches. Just useful advice and insights. To keep it lively, Sam often brings co-hosts like author/researcher Ron Shevlin, former American Banker editor Mary Wisniewski, and former Bank Director President Al Dominick.
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Unlocking Better Health with Dr. Katharina Lederle: A Deep Dive into Sleep Science, Well-being, & Performance
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In this episode, Dr. Katharina Lederle, a renowned sleep and body clock scientist, author, and sleep coach dedicated to transforming sleep into an act of self-care, discusses the critical role of sleep in enhancing our daily performance, health, and emotional stability, the subtle yet impactful ways chronic sleep deprivation affects our lives, from…
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Ep 479: The Art of Finishing Your Day Exactly On Time (aka How To 'Land The Plane')
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One of my favourite feelings is finishing my work day at the exact minute I planned, with everything essential complete. And this episode is a masterclass on how you can do it too. Tune in to learn why finishing on time is a skill worth developing, the self-image you need to develop to make it possible and the tools that make it easy. You’ll hear t…
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Ep 478: Perfectionist Entitlement + What To Do When Business Is Frustrating
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Are you frustrated that your business isn’t growing as quickly as it should be? Are you working hard yet feeling behind? Do you ever get annoyed that you aren’t getting the customers or social media followers that you deserve? If so, today’s episode is for you. I’m sharing what hidden Perfectionist Entitlement is, why it’s not necessarily a ‘bad’ t…
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Ep 477: Giving Yourself Permission To Do It The Easy Way
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We perfectionists like making things hard. But what if the secret to creating the highest levels of success was to let yourself build your business the easy way? Tune in to learn what this looks like in practice, the nuance that will help you get your perfectionist brain on board with doing things easily and what’s required to give yourself the per…
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Dr. Thuy-Vy Nguyen: The Science of Solitude – Emotional Regulation, Social Perceptions, & Self-Actualisation
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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of solitude with Dr. Thuy-Vy Nguyen, an expert researching the nuanced impacts of solitude on emotional and cognitive experiences. Discover how solitude, distinct from loneliness, can regulate emotions, potentially boost creativity, and influence our daily lives. From exploring the boundaries of solitude…
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Ep 476: 12 Simple Improvements I've Made To My Daily Work Habits (best of the podcast)
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In this episode I’m going to share 12 simple changes I made to my daily work habits that have allowed my business to grow. These are changes that I have made over the last three years. Some of these have been made in the last months and others I have been practicing for years. Upon reflection, these have been some of the daily work habits that real…
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Charles Assisi ON The Allure of the Newsroom, Media Evolution, & Public Discourse
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In this episode we learn about Charles Assisi's journey, a seasoned journalist whose career began quite unexpectedly. Once aspiring to enter medical school, Charles's fascination with the dynamic world of journalism led him down a different path. In this conversation, he shares candid insights into the non-linear trajectory of his career, the adren…
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Ep 475: 8 Lessons From The Last 18 Months + Starting A New Chapter
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Yesterday I recorded this raw and real business update. I’m sharing 8 lessons I’ve learned from the last 18 months in business. It has been TOUGH and it’s also been exactly what I needed in so many ways (even though I wish it wasn’t). In this episode I share so many things that I’ve wanted to share but have been too embarrassed and ashamed about. I…
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Ep 474: Power Planning When You Have Big Goals + A Busy Life with Eliška Krajíčková
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Eliška already had a 7 figure jewellery business when signed up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. But she was EXHAUSTED. And there was no extra time for anything else. Her dreams of starting a coaching business had been on the backburner for years. And having a second child felt like too much to handle. Fast forward to today and Eliška has two …
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From Paralysis to Progress: Sam Laura Brown ON Truth About Perfectionism & Strategies For Growth
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In this conversation with Sam Laura Brown, a perfectionism coach who delves into the often misunderstood world of perfectionism, we unravel the negative implications of being a perfectionist and how it differs from striving for excellence. We discuss perfectionism as a shield from shame, the signs of perfectionistic behaviour, and how it manifests …
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Ep 473: [Follow Through Series] How To Become Someone Who Consistently Follows Through
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Welcome to Part 5 of my 5-part Follow Through Series. A series to help you release your perfectionism handbrake and consistently follow through with your plans without burning yourself out. It’s one thing to intellectually understand how to follow through with your plans - it’s another thing to *actually* do it. In this series we’ve covered why try…
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Ep 472: [Follow Through Series] Courageously Putting Yourself Out There with Laura Miller
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Welcome to Part 4 of my 5-part Follow Through Series. A series to help you release your perfectionism handbrake and consistently follow through with your plans without burning yourself out. Today I’m interviewing one of my students, Laura, about how to take courageous action. This episode will be particularly helpful for you if you find that advice…
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Ep 471: [Follow Through Series] Getting Your True Needle Movers Done With Ericka Jenifer
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Welcome to Part 3 of my 5-part Follow Through Series. A series to help you release your perfectionism handbrake and consistently follow through with your plans without burning yourself out. Knowing your true Needle Movers is the secret to making more progress in less time - and being able to mentally switch off too. Most perfectionists think they k…
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Ep 470: [Follow Through Series] 4 Simple Steps To Consistent, Sustainable Follow Through
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Welcome to Part 2 of my 5-part Follow Through Series. A series to help you release your perfectionism handbrake and consistently follow through with your plans without burning yourself out. Today I’m sharing 4 simple steps to taking consistent, sustainable action. And they’re easier than you think. You don’t need to be motivated. You don’t need to …
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Ep 469: [Follow Through Series] The Follow Through Fallacy
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Welcome to Part 1 of my 5-part Follow Through Series. A series to help you release your perfectionism handbrake and consistently follow through with your plans without burning yourself out. If you’re struggling to follow through with your plans, it’s probably because you’ve accidentally fallen into the trap of believing the Follow Through Fallacy. …
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Nicky Senyard and Ted Brown at Financial Brand Forum 2024 with Guest Co-Host Ron Shevlin
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In this conversation, Sam Kilmer, Ron Shevlin, Nicky Senyard (Fintel Connect), and Ted Brown (Digital Onboarding) discuss the role of CEOs and founders in the fintech industry. They talk about the evolving nature of the CEO role and the importance of building a strong team. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities in the banking industry,…
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Alyssa Ages: From Physical Challenges to Mental Mastery—A Journey of Strength
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In this episode of Experible, we dive deep into Alyssa Age's transformative journey and how she went from thinking she wasn’t cut out for sports to competing on national stages. We uncover the mental shifts that accompany physical training, the impact of fitness on self-esteem, Alyssa's insights on overcoming self-imposed limitations, and how she c…
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This episode is your invitation to believe in yourself and your business. Because if you don't believe in yourself and in your business, then you're not actually going to take the steps you need to take to have it be successful. And the irony of that is, we often want our business to be successful, so we can believe in it and believe in ourselves. …
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Ep 467: Do You Have A Knowledge Problem, A Resource Problem Or An Implementation Problem?
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In this episode I’m sharing how to identify whether it’s a knowledge problem, a resource problem or an implementation problem that is stopping your business from growing. You’ll learn how to identify which one you have and what to do to actually solve for it. And in case you genuinely have all of those problems - say you literally don’t have enough…
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Pam Kaur, Julie Muhn and Christian Widhalm in the Hall at Finovate Spring
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In this episode of Fintech Hustle, Sam Kilmer interviews Pam Kaur (BankTech Ventures), Julie Muhn (Finovate), and Christian Widhalm (Bloom Credit) at Finovate Spring. They discuss various topics including bank technology, fintech innovation, credit data infrastructure, attracting the next generation of customers, regulations, and the future of bank…
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Salvatore Babones ON Media Bias, Religious Politics, and Challenges Facing Indian Democracy
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In this episode, distinguished sociologist, Salvatore Babones help us understand Indian democracy’s complexities. This conversation spans the positive aspects and challenges within India’s democratic framework, voter influence through media and political campaigns, and the significant role of religious politics. Salvatore provides a balanced critiq…
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Ep 466: Getting Out Of Your Own Way So Your Children Can Do It Too
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Getting out of your own way in your business will have a profound impact on your children. This is true whether you have young children like me or you have older children or your children haven’t even been born yet. Tune into this episode to learn what it means to get out of your own way and why I’m so committed to being an example of what’s possib…
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Parenting Masterclass with Bonnie Harris: Bringing Children Back from the Brink, Digital Dilemmas, & Boundaries that Nurture
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This episode delves into the heart of modern parenting challenges, providing practical advice and psychological insights on nurturing resilient, independent children in an era often dominated by fear and restriction. From dismantling the culture of fear and overprotection to understanding the vital concept of interdependence, Bonnie Harris, a paren…
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Ep 465: How To Tell If You're Spinning Your Wheels Trying To Solve A False Problem
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There are two reasons I’m sharing a coaching call excerpt with you from my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done: Firstly, because if you’re a perfectionist entrepreneur then you need to know about false problems. Our brains create problems to keep us busy and distracted. This way we can subconsciously avoid solving more uncomfortable problems i…
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Laura Costello and Carlos Carvajal at Financial Brand Forum 2024 with guest co-host Ron Shevlin
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In this episode of Fintech Hustle, Sam Kilmer and guest co-host Ron Shevlin sit down with Laura Costello (Meridianlink) and Carlos Carvajal (Q2) to discuss what’s hot in marketing and offer their Financial Brand Forum takeaways.
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Janet Bayramyan: How Trauma Shapes Our Stories & Choices + Tools of Recovery
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In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of trauma, its profound impact on our lives, and the transformative power of therapy. Janet Bayramyan, a licensed clinical social worker and a certified EMDR, and brainspotting psychotherapist explains a range of therapeutic approaches. We discuss how these therapies work not just to heal but to fundamen…
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Ep 464: 12 Thoughts That Will Make Content Creation Easy For Your Perfectionist Brain
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In this episode, I’m sharing 12 thoughts that helped me create content in a really easy, enjoyable, sustainable way that has proven to be really effective for my perfectionist brain. I wanted to record this in response to a PGSDer who posted about starting a podcast inside my group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD). These…
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Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas: Men’s Mental Health, Modern Challenges, & Suicide Prevention
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A special episode for Mental Health Awareness Month with guest expert, Dr. Sally Spencer Thomas, a clinical psychologist, inspirational speaker, podcaster, and impact entrepreneur. Known as an innovator in social change, she has helped start multiple large-scale, gap-filling efforts in mental health, including “Construction Working Minds” and the a…
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Ep 463: How To Fully Pursue Your Financial Goals Without Sacrificing Work-Life Balance
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In today’s episode, I want to talk to you about clear financial goals for your business and having lifestyle parameters around them. I cover why this is so important for perfectionist entrepreneurs (and why we tend not to set them). I’ve been having conversations with people about this topic - and we discuss this a lot in my program Perfectionists …
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Manifestation Mastery with Maria Concha: The Power & Technique of Manifestation
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In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of manifestation. Maria Concha, a mindset and manifestation coach, acclaimed speaker, and the founder of 'Manifesting Ninja’, shares her compelling journey from overcoming personal traumas to teaching the power of manifestation. We discuss the principles of manifestation, the pivotal momen…
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Ep 462: Behind The Scenes Of A $250k Launch (best of the podcast)
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In this episode I’m sharing a detailed behind the scenes look over a $250k launch, because this is such a great example of the advanced work that you can do on releasing your perfectionism handbrake. This will help normalise the ups and downs of launching (regardless of what kind of business you have) and demonstrate the next-level mindset work per…
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Transforming Life Through Death Awareness with Alua Arthur: Grief Processing, Nihilism, & Mass Deaths
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Join us in this enlightening conversation with Alua Arthur, a death doula who transforms the way we think about the end of life. Alua shares her journey from a practicing lawyer to becoming a death doula and guiding people as they face their mortality, whether their own or that of a loved one. Discover how confronting death can bring clarity and in…
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Ep 461: Taking Care Of Yourself So You Can Be Resilient + Other Lessons From My Worst Flight Experience Ever
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In today’s episode, I’m sharing a recent travel experience I had (spoiler alert: my worst flight experience ever), because it’s a good example of how to approach your plans in business and life. You’ll hear me cover how to take care of yourself so you can be resilient in the face of challenges, how to ask for and receive support, and ultimately how…
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Breaking the Automaton: Lessons in Thoughtful Living
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We delve into the transformative power of living thoughtfully and making intentional choices. I am sharing my personal journey from mindlessly churning out content to rediscovering the profound joy of writing, sparking a series of life-changing decisions. We discuss the dangers of falling into mechanical routines and the importance of breaking free…
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Ep 460: Using Power Planning To Get Into Creative Flow with Rachel Brown (best of the podcast)
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In this episode I’m talking to one of our PGSDers, Rachel, all about using Power Planning to get into creative flow. Rachel is an artist that enjoys capturing people and characters in her illustrations and loves to share her creative journey with others. She joined PGSD because she had spent years dreaming of pursuing art full time but was too afra…
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Ep 459: Creating The Emotional Capacity To Get Shit Done
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Two of my clients inside my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) have given me permission to share this coaching call excerpt with you. In this call we are talking about emotional capacity and how to expand your emotional capacity so that you can do the things you need to do to build your business. If you resist and avoid doing thing…
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Ep 458: How I Transitioned From Full-Time Work To Full-Time Entrepreneurship (best of the podcast)
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This episode was a long-time in the making. In 2019 I released an episode just after I’d officially gone full-time in my business sharing all of the nitty gritty details - the ups and downs, courage and self-sabotage, successes and setbacks. I’m sharing it again on the podcast, 5 years after it was initially released, in case you’re in the thick of…
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Do you trust yourself with your business or are you constantly policing yourself so you get it right? Tune in to learn how to identify whether you’re in self-trust mode and the practical things you can do to get into self-trust and move yourself forward. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode457. Featured In Th…
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Want to Get Over Your Fears and Achieve All Your Goals?
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Discover "Conscious Courage," a mini-course created to guide you towards living a life of deliberate action, resilience, and fulfillment. Whether you're grappling with indecision, fear of failure, or a lack of confidence, Conscious Courage offers the tools and insights you need to overcome these obstacles and step into your power. Visit https://www…
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Ep 456: 3 Practical Ways To Stop Getting Overwhelmed By All Of Your Ideas
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Today’s episode is for you if you get overwhelmed by how many ideas you have for making your life and your business better. I’m sharing 3 practical things you can do (beyond Power Planning) that will help you create positive constraints around your ideas so your brain doesn’t hold back your best ideas for fear of overwhelm. Find the full episode tr…
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Dr. Perpetua Neo: Achieve Goals on Autopilot, Succeeding with Neurodivergence, & Healing Trauma
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In this episode, Dr. Perpetua Neo, a leading psychologist, author, and executive coach, explores a holistic approach to thriving in today’s fast-paced world. Dr. Neo offers profound insights into achieving work-life harmony, emphasising the importance of aligning your career ambitions with personal well-being. With specific focus on neurodivergent …
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Mark Forbis, Tiffany Matthews and Jeff Harper from AFT Spring Summit 2024
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Sam Kilmer and co-host Stacey Bryant catch up with industry legend Mark Forbis (THL Partners), Tiffany Matthews (Tyfone) and Jeff Harper (Fintegrate) at the AFT Spring Summit 24 to throw down on various topics related to the fintech industry. They discuss their day-to-day experiences, including the challenges and opportunities they encounter, highl…
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Ep 455: How To Create Safe Visibility In 3 Simple Steps
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You have probably heard business advice around just doing the things you know you need to do, including putting yourself out there and telling people about your business (e.g. social media, another visible channel). And if you’re a perfectionist, it’s likely that you haven’t been able to do it. This is something I’ve helped perfectionist entreprene…
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Ep 454: Releasing The Pressure To Do Power Planning Perfectly
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Coaching is so valuable for perfectionists because we often don’t see the perfectionist thinking that makes us give up right when we’re about to see results. When we think we’re not doing good enough or we’re tempted to quit, coaching helps you identify what’s going on so you can get out of your own way. To see how powerful coaching can be for perf…
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Mastering the Art of Influence: Insights from an FBI Master Spy Recruiter, Robin Dreeke
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In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of leadership, trust, and the nuanced world of human interaction. Our guest, Robin Dreeke is an executive coach, bestselling author, speaker, podcast host, marine corps officer, and retired FBI special agent and chief of the counterintelligence behavioral analysis program. Robin has used his life's work …
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Ep 453: Creating Work-Life Balance While Making More Money With Olivia Fox
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In this episode, I’m interviewing PGSDer Olivia Fox. Olivia walks us through the practical ways that she’s used the tools inside PGSD to help her increase her business revenue while having a better work-life balance at the same time. Olivia experienced an impressive 181% increase in revenue from the previous year, all while enjoying a better work-l…
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Ep 452: PGSD Misconceptions + Frequently Asked Questions
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In this episode I’m answering your questions and discussing misconceptions about my group program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Since the doors to PGSD are closing at 11:59pm New York time on 21 March 2024, I want to make sure you have everything you need to decide whether PGSD is a good fit for you. PGSD is my group coaching program for perfec…
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Ep 451: [Procrastination Series] How To Make Stopping Procrastination Your Reality
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This is part 5 of my 5-part series on how to *actually* stop procrastinating. During this 5-part procrastination series, you’ve learned the hidden reasons why you procrastinate, the 5 step process for making decisions that don’t freak your perfectionist brain out, how power planning helps you feel safe showing up consistently and how to create ‘pos…
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Ep 450: [Procrastination Series] Creating ‘Positive Time Pressure’ So It's Easy To Do Your Best Work
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This is part 4 of my 5-part series on how to *actually* stop procrastinating. In this episode you’ll learn how to create ‘positive time pressure’ so you can get your best work done without burning out. If you’re anything like the perfectionist entrepreneurs I work with, you work well under pressure. But there are 3 big problems with this: You’re co…
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Turning Dreams into Reality: Marc Reklau’s Journey from Job Loss to Bestselling Author
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In this deeply inspiring episode, we dive into the life of Marc Reklau, who transformed his dreams into reality by pivoting from career setbacks to finding his true calling. Marc shares the ups and downs of his journey, emphasising the power of habits, the essence of adaptability, and the crucial role of self-reflection in overcoming challenges. Th…
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