In this weeks replay episode we're talking all about how to actually start creating your ideal life now. There is no doubt that social media is an incredible marketing tool and can provide endless opportunities for your business - when it's done right!

I help all my clients to align their business with their life so you’re setting yourself up to grow without sacrificing your sanity! We cover 5 key areas for you to look at, take action on - starting now! 

Here are the highlights:

[01:59] Creating a work-life balance

[02:25] Getting clear on what you really want

[04:00] The importance of passion and joy

[06:23] Managing your expectations and increasing your happiness

[08:20] Building resilience and how you respond to change

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A few years ago, in 48 hours I made £2k from a really small list which blew my mind. And having a growing, engaged email list is the way to make sales from your email list.

Looking at industry stats, around 5% of your audience on social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook) are likely to see your content whereas average open rates for emails are between 25-30% which is bloody incredible.

To find out how to leverage this, personalise it, and create that powerful 1:1 relationship with your reader, listen to this episode.

Here are the highlights:

[02:43] The power of lead magnets

[04:39] Examples of lead magnets you can create

[05:51] Creating collaborations to grow your email list

[07:38] Sending weekly emails that people want to read!

[11:05] GDPR & Opt Ins

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If you’re constantly experienced overwhelm and the fatigue that comes with the cognitive load of too many decisions to make and consider, then this can really stunt your business growth and potential.

As someone who has ADHD myself, I share some of my personal experiences around decision paralysis and some of the most effective strategies that have helped me and my clients to manage these challenges. 

When it comes to making decisions, there is a huge need for a personalised approach so you can find practical solutions for reducing overwhelm.

I share lots of practical tips and strategies that work for me when it comes to reducing the cognitive overwhelm, such as doing a brain dump, focusing on easy wins, and the significance of completing tasks over perfecting them. 

I must emphasise that there is a huge need for individualised approaches and strategies, as there is no one-size-fits-all solution so please take from this what you need and what feels like a good fit for you.

Here are the highlights:

[00:18] Understanding ADHD and Decision Paralysis

[01:09] The Impact of Decision Paralysis on Business

[01:39] Strategies to Overcome Decision Paralysis

[02:20] Personal Experiences with Decision Paralysis (and what I do about it)

[03:14] The Importance of Strategic Decision Making

[03:45] The Consequences of Overthinking

[05:05] Practical Tips to Combat Decision Paralysis

[08:34] The Role of Perfectionism in Decision Paralysis

If you’re looking for coaching and support so you can reduce the cognitive overwhelm and start making better decisions that equate to more sales and working less hours

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It can be much harder for people with ADHD to put themselves out there knowing they will hear no, or “not right now” as it’s believed that for people who experience RSD, their brains can't regulate rejection based emotions and behaviours, which then makes them more intense for you. And yes, even when you know it’s nothing to do with you at all.

As an example, if I've shared something really vulnerable or that feels vulnerable to me on social media or in an email or conversation I’ve had, I can want to run away and hide. And I’ve learnt how to give myself permission to put myself comfortably outside of my comfort zone and how to reset and regulate my nervous system.

I am sharing insight and strategies that have helped me and hundreds of my clients to manage and navigate rejection sensitivity in business with ADHD so you can make more sales by understanding how neurodiversity impacts the way you work. 

I must emphasise that there is a huge need for individualised approaches and strategies, as there is no one-size-fits-all solution. 

Here are the highlights:

[00:39] Understanding Rejection Sensitivity in Sales with ADHD

[01:34] Personal Experiences and Challenges with Rejection Sensitivity

[02:00] The Importance of Sales in Business and the Struggles with ADHD

[03:01] Psychoeducation on Rejection Sensitivity

[04:55] Soothing Your Nervous System: Strategies and Tools

[08:21] Being Kinder to Yourself: Celebrating Wins and Practising Gratitude

[09:37] Facing the Fear: Understanding the Worst-Case Scenario

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I am sharing insight and strategies that have helped me and hundreds of my clients to manage time blindness, improve productivity, and understand how neurodiversity impacts the way we work. 

I talk about the importance of setting realistic deadlines so that you can grow your business without burning out, why you need to celebrate all wins especially the smaller ones and getting realistic and understanding how long tasks truly take you so that you can be more productive.

I must emphasise that there is a huge need for individualised approaches and strategies, as there is no one-size-fits-all solution. 

Here are the highlights:

[00:55] The Importance of Personalised Support 

[02:03] Addressing Time Blindness and ADHD

[02:54] The Power of Deadlines

[05:22] Celebrating the Small Wins

[07:30] Getting Realistic with Time Management

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Although I know it doesn’t feel sexy to work on it but this skill will not just help your business growth, but also your personal development and overall wellbeing too.

In this episode I share some of the personal challenges I have faced with adapting to change while running my business (as a self confessed control freak and planner!) And I share three key points that will help you to see change more positively and help you to deal with unexpected situations that will inevitably arise. 

Here are the highlights:

[00:28] Understanding the Impact of Change

[02:02] 4 Strategies for Dealing with Change

[05:52] The Importance of Identifying Your Gaps

[07:13] The Power of Reframing Thoughts

[07:30] The Role of Coaching in Managing Change

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Personally, I geek out on all things Psychology and personal development and in this episode I share how you can move your brain into a more innovative state and what might be stopping you doing that now.

Staying creative and being able to innovate are key to staying ahead of the competition and up to date with market trends, but it can be challenging to do this when you’re already busy with clients (and life!)

Creating regular habits are essential to enable you to think differently and take more calculated long term risks so you can achieve your business growth goals.

In this episode I talk about the role of the brain in your ability to strategise and innovate, focusing on the struggle of balancing stress responses with creative thinking. 

I share how you can facilitate better business practices, such as engaging with diverse perspectives and adopting a long-term view to change.

Here are the highlights:

[00:28] The Importance of Innovation and Creativity in Business

[01:37] Understanding the Role of the Brain in Innovation

[03:21] Strategies for Maximising Your Potential Through Innovation

[04:12] Three Key Steps to Enhance Innovation

[06:29] The Value of Long-Term View in Business

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Managing a difficult conversation around a client complaint or having to manage communication with one of your team that aren’t performing?

If it makes you want to crawl under a rock or have the ground swallow you up, you’re not alone.

There is a very real and biologically inbuilt reason that most of us aren’t fans of conflict or difficult conversations. Humans want to feel like they belong. And when we have to tell someone something they may not like or agree with, our brains are wired to associate this with being ousted from the tribe, which 100s of years ago would have meant our chances of survival significantly decreased.

In this episode I explain the importance of being proactive in these situations rather than reactive, so that you can deal with the inevitable nature of disagreements in any human interaction. 

I share strategies that you can add into your toolkit so you avoid feeling disarmed when such issues arise and feel more empowered and in control.

Here are the highlights:

[00:28] Understanding Conflict Resolution in Business

[01:05] The Importance of Being Proactive in Conflict Management

[01:25] Personal Challenges Around Difficult Conversations 

[02:21] Tools for Difficult Conversations 

[03:08] Understanding the Role of Self Worth in Conflict

[03:55] Three Key Strategies for Conflict Resolution

[07:03] The Power of Cooperation in Conflict Resolution

[08:21] Moving from Threatened State to Solution Finding

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If you’re serious about wanting to manage your time better and want to learn how to be more efficient and more productive, you need to be committed to changing your habits.

I talk about the 3 things you can start with to kick this off right way.

Here are the highlights:

[00:28] Understanding Time Management and Capacity

[01:21] The Reality of Time and Its Limitations

[01:45] Understanding Your Capacity and Its Impact on Your Team

[02:13] Three Key Areas to Improve Time Management: Capacity, Goals, and Delegation

[02:20] Understanding and Maximising Your Capacity

[04:49] Setting and Understanding Your Goals

[06:42] The Importance of Asking for Help and Delegating

[07:23] How to Start Delegating and Asking for Help

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Business owners, freelancers, consultants and coaches often struggle to keep up momentum and motivation so they can keep making progress towards their goals. And this is even harder when you just wing it day-by-day.

So if you’ve set your business goals for this year or your focus for this month, today we are talking about how you can keep feeling excited about them, and focus on innovation as well as delivering a brilliant service to your clients.

Here are the highlights:

[00:45] Patience is key: instant gratification is limiting your growth

[02:00] Ditching the chaos for strategic planning and decision making

[04:41] How to test and refine your approach systemically over time

[05:51] Find your support system and avoid feeling alone

[07:44] Think beyond today

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When you have a million things on your to do list, and you’re wearing all the hats in your small business from marketing, sales and finance to client onboarding and client delivery, it is so important that you understand your longer term business direction.

If you don’t, you end up “winging it” which puts you into a constant state of hyperarousal and stress, increases your cortisol and adrenaline and it means that you stay in fight or flight, without the energy to make the critical decisions for business growth.

I know when you escape the corporate reins, you crave freedom (I was there too!) But the reality is, you structure creates more freedom. It’s about finding the right balance of that for you so that your daily actions are intentional and not just p*ssing into the wind!

In this episode I dive deep into why "winging it" just won't cut it for long-term success and I share 3 key strategies so that you gain control, get strategic, and achieve consistent success and results.

Here are the highlights:

[01:27] Why you need to start planning longer term

[04:05] How to ditch the chaos and gain predictability (and less stress)

[05:34] Setting clear goals and avoid impulse driven actions

[07:49] How to build the consistency that increases your income

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If you need support and accountability to work on and in your business at the same time, so you have a pipeline of ready to buy clients, my next mastermind starts on 1st February 2024 where I’m in your back pocket for mentoring and guidance for 3 months.

All information about the mastermind is here

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To celebrate, I’m reflecting on the incredible journey of the past year and actually releasing an episode every single week!

I’m deep diving into my own 2023 review, which was a year of growth, resilience, and transformation, and sharing with you how you can do the same to drive your own business growth in 2024.

Here are the highlights:

[01:27] Setting Intentions for the Year Ahead

[05:13] Evaluating Your Time and Capacity - and how I work a 4 day week

[06:20] Setting Income Growth Goals

[07:47] The Importance of Growing Your Audience

[10:48] Personal Growth Goals to Set Yourself

[11:40] Outsourcing to a VA and Expansion

[13:47] Marketing Evolution and Messaging

[14:56] Investing in the Right Places for Success

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If you need support and accountability to work on and in your business at the same time, so you have a pipeline of ready to buy clients, my next mastermind starts on 22nd January 2024 where I’m in your back pocket for mentoring and guidance for 3 months.

All information about the mastermind is here

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It’s what I’ve done for the last 3 years and it’s made a huge difference to feeling more excited, intentional and focussed on what the year will look and feel like.

Rather than focusing on specific targets and tasks or increments in revenue, I talk about setting an overall intention or sentiment for the year. 

I share openly my personal experience of setting 'simplicity' as the goal for the previous year, and how it led to a 60% growth in my business.

I also share my intentions for 2024 on 'ease' and 'bravery', where I want to simplify my business further whilst taking big bold steps towards growth.

I share with you how to find your own intentions and guiding words.

Here are the highlights:

[00:42] Challenges in Setting Goals

[01:45] A Different Approach to Goal Setting

[02:36] Setting Intentions for the New Year

[03:02] Reflecting on my Previous Year's Word: Simplicity

[07:03] Choosing the Words for the New Year: Ease and Brave

[11:19] Applying this to your Business Growth for 2024

If you need support and accountability to work on and in your business at the same time, so you have a pipeline of ready to buy clients, my next mastermind starts on 22nd January 2024 where I’m in your back pocket for mentoring and guidance for 3 months.

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In the 53rd episode of the Supercharge Your Business Podcast, I talk about the process of customer acquisition and conversion. It often takes longer and is way more expensive to convert new clients than existing ones.

It’s so important to understand your own lead generation strategy and know  how long it takes for leads to convert into paying clients. 

Here are the highlights:

[00:28] Understanding Conversion Time

[01:48] The Customer Buying Cycle

[02:25] The Importance of Retaining Existing Customers

[02:45] Understanding Your Audience and Their Needs

[03:50] The Importance of Consistent Lead Generation

[04:55] The Individuality of Each Customer

[05:51] Understanding Your Average Buying Cycle and Customer Value

[07:14] The Importance of Paid Offers (not freebies!)

If you need support and accountability to work on and in your business at the same time, so you have a pipeline of ready to buy clients, my next mastermind starts on 22nd January 2024 where I’m in your back pocket for mentoring and guidance for 3 months.

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Lead generations isn’t icky or sneaky. It’s a vital part of your business strategy for generating consistent revenue and money recurring income. 

The key is finding a way to keep on top of nurturing existing relationships and building new relationships whilst serving your existing clients.

In this episode I talk about how to build an audience, attract new clients, and avoid the feast-and-famine cycle.

Here are the highlights:

[1:21] What happens when you don’t focus on lead generation

[2:20] How to make lead generation less ‘icky’

[4:34] Using social media as a powerful tool for building relationships 

[5:25] Bullying and having a social media presence

[6:34] Speaking and sharing your expertise to reach a wider audience

[7:34] PR (public relations) as a small business owner to build your brand, reputation and credibility

If you need support and accountability to work on and in your business at the same time, so you have pipeline of ready to buy clients, my next mastermind starts in January 2024 where I’m in your back pocket for mentoring and guidance for 3 months.

Click here to book a call with me to talk about joining Thrive Mastermind® We start in January 2024 and there are some bonuses running in December.

If you want to book a 1:1 with me for personalised support and guidance, there are a few spaces available in January. Click here to book your session and use the code SYB200 for £200 off.

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It’s so important to get the balance right between what you need in terms of your business generating profit so you can pay yourself well, and also making sure your offers and services are aligned to your audience to make it an easy yes, meet their needs and still generate profit.

Pricing your services and packages needs to be strategic and aligned with your audience’s needs and in today’s episode I share some offers you can think about introducing if you’re not generating the revenue you need right now.

Here are the highlights:

[2:00] What to do if your high ticket service isn’t selling

[3:00] How to make it an easy yes for your clients 

[3:41] Focussing on the audience you already have

[5:22] Understanding your time and pricing properly

If you need to create a strategically aligned service suite, this is something  I help my clients with every day. My next mastermind starts in January 2024 where I’m in your back pocket for mentoring and guidance for 3 months.

Click here to book a call with me to talk about joining Thrive Mastermind® We start in January 2024 and there are some bonuses running in December.

If you want to book a 1:1 with me for personalised support and guidance, there are a few spaces available in January. Click here to book your session and use the code SYB200 for £200 off.

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In this episode of the Supercharge Your Business podcast, I talk about whether or not niching is right for your business. Niching can be a powerful way to position yourself as an expert and attract more clients, but it's important to niche in a way that feels authentic and sustainable for you, your skills and your business goals.

Niching does not have to mean you’re limited to one thing. You can still have a wide range of skills and experience, but you can’t try to force yourself into a niche that doesn’t fit your personality or values.

Here are the highlights:

[1:42] Why niching works and has it’s place

[2:57] A different way to approach niching in your business

[4:30] Identifying your values

[6:57] Understanding what makes you stand out

[8:32] A question to ask yourself to own your point of difference

[10:26] Information on my mastermind

If you're struggling with niching, or if you're considering pivoting your business, my mastermind will support you to upgrade your marketing and develop a plan to grow your business

Click here to book a call with me to talk about joining Thrive Mastermind® We start in January 2024 and there are some bonuses running in December.

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A business strategy is essential for you to understand what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. It needs to outline realistic goals that enable you to reach your longer term vision and so you can consistently track progress. 

Scheduling regular sales activities that will help you to achieve your targets is key as well as understand your ideal client so you can create targeted marketing campaigns.

In this episode, I outline 4 key things to consider when planning your business strategy. 

Here are the highlights:

[1:07] My focus for 2023 and how it helped me to achieve my goals

[3:12] Getting clear on your number and which ones to focus on

[4:37] Aligning your services and products and pricing them correctly

[5:24] Scheduling your sales activity as part of your business strategy

[7:33] Get clear on who you’re selling to and tailoring your marketing

[9:10] Identifying what support you do and don’t need to help reach your goal

👉 To join the Strategy Masterclass on 12th December (replay available) click here to register and save your seat

👉 Listen to episode 45 of the podcast here Selling on Social Media without Sleaze

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When you’re faced with lots of options and offers, it can be hard to make a decision. Whatever decision you make, needs to get you closer to your end goal. 

And not only that, but the cognitive load of having to make the decision (and not making it, mulling it over and over) can be exhausting. It takes up a lot of energy to hold the thoughts, so instead of having to do that when you’re balancing everything else in your life, I’m going to share a simple 4-step process that you can follow to help you make the right decision quicker.

The thing you decide to invest in next may not mean you hit your goal immediately, but it may be one of the steps you need to take to get you closer to it.

Here are the highlights:

[3:19] How to assess where you’re at right now

[3:57] Setting better goals (for more listen to Episode 1 of the podcast here)

[4:36] The importance of getting uncomfortably specific

[5:07] Understanding the gap and where you need the most support

[6:40] Examples of how you can plug the gap

[9:10] Identifying what support you do and don’t need to help reach your goal

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And no, this doesn’t just happen at the start.

As your business continues to grow and evolve and you continue to grow as a person too, there will be new challenges that arise and need to be solved.

There are a number of things that no matter your stage of business, need to be prioritised to enable you to successfully have a full pipeline of ready to buy clients, and a business that generates you enough profit to pay yourself well.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the most common challenges I see for small business owners and my clients before they start working with me.

Here are the highlights:

[1:13] Why impatience is the biggest motivation killer

[2:16] Lead generation and client acquisition

[3:57] Why growing an audience of ready to buy clients is so important

[6:02] What metrics to measure to increase sales

[8:54] Time management and being more productive

[11:56] Making better choices

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The next big programme, guru or mentor that could give me that one magic unicorn shaped rainbow and shortcut my way to the end result.

As an introvert, I soon realised that bigger group spaces with hundreds of people weren’t really serving me. They were actually holding me back from reaching my goals, not enabling me to get there faster.

In order to actually break through that ceiling, rewire my thinking to stop self-sabotage and upgrade my skills and confidence internally, I needed something different.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing with you how to assess what you need to grow your own business when those big programmes haven’t worked so far.

Here are the highlights:

[1:39] Setting your own goals for freedom and balance

[4:16] Creating a business that suits your life and goals

[5:40] The power of building relationships and community

[6:45] The benefits of working with a coach long term

[8:44] What happens when you don’t have to fight for attention

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There is no doubt that social media is an incredible marketing tool and can provide endless opportunities for your business - when it's done right!

I get so many questions about this topic and I'm excited to be sharing this with you. We cover the importance of building authentic relationships, which metrics matter and lots more!

Episode Hightlights:

[00:35] Marketing and sales

[02:28] Why social media can feel so icky

[03:46] Why it doesn’t matter what your friends & family think!

[5:56] How to build relationships vs sending cold pitches

[8:39] Your customer journey

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Solid business foundations aren’t only important to establish when you’re starting out. It’s equally important if you’re committed to growing your business so it lasts for the long term and is profitable too. 

The foundations that I'm going to share with you today are things that you should come back to if you're evolving, pivoting, growing, changing your business at any point to make sure that you can continue to grow.

Here are the highlights:

[1:40] How you can get my help with your business foundations

[2:16] The importance of working on your mindset every single day

[4:22] Marketing is the key cornerstone of your business foundation

[6:24] Why money isn’t a dirty word and how to get comfortable talking about it! 

[7:43] Making sure you have enough money to pay your bills and run your business

Click here for more information on my Business Foundations DIY course

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Time and time again, I see dedicated, heart-led business souls knocking on my door to ask ‘how do you do it Nicole?’

Running a business, spending time with friends and family, travelling, and still time to nap?

I totally get that it can be completely overwhelming and in today’s episode, I’m sharing the key things that have supported me and many of my clients to create more harmony between work and life.

Here are the highlights:

[01:36] The common misconception with balance (and why it’s not working)

[02:19] How much choice you have in creating better work-life balance

[04:43] Having stronger boundaries so you can say yes more

[06:13] Going back to what you really enjoy and doing more of it

[09:58] Doing more of what makes you happy

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It’s constant, ever-changing and honestly even 5.5 years in I can tell you - the work is never done.

One of the most important things that I’ve learned is that growth really does happen outside of your comfort zone. But, and there is a big but… if you’re constantly outside your comfort zone growth doesn’t actually happen.

Having studied Psychology and human behaviour for 18+ years, I’m always looking to understand more about what makes people tick (and what doesn’t!) 

And in this episode, I’m talking all about how you can elevate your business mindset with 3 key areas for success:

Here are the highlights:

[01:08] What is success and how to define it

[02:03] What we can learn from getting uncomfortable

[03:10] The importance of the prefrontal cortex and cognitive load

[05:30] Focussing on what you can control

[07:21] Why you need to hear no more 

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Mastering conversions is key, and you can absolutely learn how to do this in an easy, feel-good, authentic way that has integrity at the forefront (it’s what I help 99% of my clients with!) 

Especially if you run a service-based business, your business growth and income growth relies on you being able to sell your own skills, your expertise and your IP. Which can bring up all kinds of feelings and fears too when it comes to putting yourself out there and being more visible.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 things with you that you can do right now to improve this:

Here are the highlights:

[02:28] Creating a clear and compelling proposition

[04:10] Using the right language to make more sales

[05:00] The importance of a strategic and streamlined sales funnel

[05:52] What your audience needs before they will sign up to work with you

[07:18] Using the right call to actions

If you’d benefit from proper support and mentorship and coaching to help you to leverage your sales and take the action that you need to take to make more income in your business, Book a call with me here to talk about joining my next mastermind retreat

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Instead of trying to get rid of it, which is pretty much impossible, what if you could learn how to work WITH your imposter syndrome, feelings of fear of not being good enough, being found out as a fraud - so they’re no longer limiting but they can spur you on to make change and do better.

I’ve studied Psychology for over 18 years and worked with hundreds of clients as an ICF Accredited Business Coach and Mentor, and today I’m sharing with you what I help my clients with every single day.

Here are the highlights:

[01:42] What is imposter syndrome?

[04:13] Increasing your self awareness 

[05:05] How journaling and mindfulness can help to work through your imposter syndrome

[05:33] Setting realistic goals and celebrating your successes

[07:11] A client success story after learning to work with her imposter

[08:11] The power of the right support to increase your confidence

If you’d benefit from spending dedicated time and space away to focus ON your business and your personal growth, Book a call with me here to talk about joining my next mastermind retreat

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For me, as a fellow introvert, I know that in the past because of things that have happened in my school years and in my adult years, with experiences of bullying and unkind behaviour.

Building safe spaces for people to feel seen, heard and understood without judgement is a huge part of my why

As social beings, we thrive when we’re around others: but not around everyone. And being around the right people who are like-minded, heart-led and want to see you win is a total game changer for your business growth. 

Here are the highlights:

[02:26] Why a supportive network is so important for business growth

[05:42] Collective knowledge, insights and learning from others’ mistakes

[07:19] Improving your customer engagement and loyalty 

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Story-based marketing allows you to reveal your true-self, your values, journey and allows your consumers and potential buyers to build deeper connection with you (which leads to more sales!)

It’s not showcasing a shiny facade, but about sharing your unique experiences, outlooks and opinions. And by being real, you connect with your dream clients on a much deeper level, which establishes trust and forges connections that last.

Here are the highlights:

[02:02] Creating authentic connections

[04:28] Eliciting emotions

[04:28] Displaying empathy

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I have ADHD myself and so do lots and lots of my clients.

For years (and way before I knew about my ADHD!), I have said that time management, time blocking or time planning doesn’t work the same for everyone.

I’ve studied human behaviour and Psychology for over 18 years and one of the things that has always been key is recognising individual differences and how we all have different needs.

Prioritising your work week with ADHD isn’t as straightforward as time blocking your social media engagement, or putting in a reminder to update your books and accounts… because if you don’t have the dopamine reward centre working in your brain, you’re very unlikely to do it!

So today, I’m sharing a number of things with you that you can start to think about to try to prioritise your work week in a way that feels better for you rather than trying to fit into a mould of what everybody else says you should be doing (which is probably more of a neurotypical perspective and guidance that's out there anyway!) 

I want to acknowledge, I know this can be challenging, as I said, as I have ADHD too but there are some strategies that have really helped me and continue to help me to stay focused and productive, which is what I'm going to be sharing with you today. 

Here are the highlights:

[01:29] Creating your own routine to manage your work week

[03:09] The importance of leaving space when you time-block

[04:17] Using to-do lists to manage your priorities with ADHD

[05:00] Breaking tasks down to make them more achievable

[06:31] Minimising distractions

[08:28] Professional help to manage your ADHD

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Learning how to delegate effectively is critical if you want to grow your 

business.

Because there is only so many hours in the day, and so much time you have to DO the work, support your clients and run all the back end operations and systems that are required to grow and scale a profitable business.

That doesn’t cause you burnout, overwhelm and wanting to quit! 

I know that delegating, outsourcing or hiring a freelancer can raise all kinds of things including letting go of control and thinking: but they can’t do it like me.

And the reality is, no they can’t.

But if it takes you 60 minutes (or more!) to complete a task and you charge £250 an hour for your time, it’s a total no brainer to get someone to do it for you for less.

And here’s an idea, they might even do it better (and quicker!) than you can

All those decisions you need to make, require focus.

I’m sharing mindfulness practices that I use in my own business to make better business decisions every day so that you too can have time to deliver to your clients, work on your business and have time for the rest of the things in your life too.

As a business coach, one of the things I focus on with my clients is helping them to slow down their thinking to speed up and be more productive. 

And you too will be able to implement simple effective practices into your week so that you can make better strategic decisions that will move your business forwards.

Here are the highlights:

[02:13] Being clear on what you want from your team

[03:18] How to get the best from your team

[04:49] The importance clear, detailed instructions when outsourcing

[06:29] How project management software can support a more streamlined outsourcing process 

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I’m sharing mindfulness practices that I use in my own business to make better business decisions every day so that you too can have time to deliver to your clients, work on your business and have time for the rest of the things in your life too.

As a business coach, one of the things I focus on with my clients is helping them to slow down their thinking to speed up and be more productive. 

And you too will be able to implement simple effective practices into your week so that you can make better strategic decisions that will move your business forwards.

Here are the highlights:

[02:57] Why you can’t just focus on the ‘now’

[04:57] Practical ideas for creating mindful practices (and what I do!) 

[06:06] Detaching from the outcome and critical thinking

[07:47] How to create space for strategic reflection 

[09:09] The importance of daily (not weekly or monthly) practices

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And I get it…

Of course you want people to drop into your inbox and fall over themselves to pay you money to work with you and get your help - but there is a LOT of work that goes into what some people make seem effortless.

To have stronger client attraction methods, a better sales funnel and better conversions, you need to make sure your marketing campaigns and content is strong. 

Social media provides an incredible opportunity for you to get in front of 1000s of people every single day and in today’s episode, I’m going to be talking to you about what you can do to be clearer and more strategic with your content and personal brand.

So it’s SUPER clear how people can take that next step, book a call, enquire and get your help.

Here are the highlights:

[02:17] Creating better content marketing 

[03:18] The importance of generating engagement

[04:33] Networking and how to maximise this online

[04:50] Operating costs and expenses

[05:15] SEO and optimising this to get in front of more people

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In today’s episode I’m sharing where to start when it comes to pricing and what is most important for you to decide how much to charge.

So you don’t worry about getting on a sales call with a potential client with sweaty palms and a dry mouth, dreading the question: so how much is it?

Here are the highlights:

[03:27] Defining tangible outcomes

[04:21] How to demonstrate Return On Investment

[05:04] Why you need to know your hourly rate

[06:11] How to charge more than your hourly rate

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You can generate sales and revenue, but what you take home is most important to generating long term wealth and financial abundance.

To have the freedom you deserve (which is the reason you started a business in the first place) you need to be generating profit consistently. 

In this weeks episode, I talk all about how I manage my cashflow and how I’ve helped hundreds of my clients to do the same. 

In fact, from being super clear on their numbers, one of my mastermind clients went from taking home £500 a month to £2.5k in just 6 months.

And I’m excited to share some of this with you today too:

Here are the highlights:

[00:56] The difference between profit and sales 

[02:50] Having structure to allow the business to pay for itself

[03:50] Setting clear targets and KPIs

[04:50] Operating costs and expenses

[6:28] How to take more money home

[07:30] Creating boundaries for your money management 

[08:51] How to start treating your business like a business

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If you’re a heart-led business owner like me, I know it can be hard to say no as you feel you’re letting people down.

Many of my clients are people-pleasers, nurturers and want to make a bigger impact with the work they do - so can find it tricky to put boundaries in place.

These boundaries will ultimately help you to make more money and have more time, which is the reason you started your business in the first place, right?

In today’s episode, I’m sharing with you some of the things that have come up for me in the last 5.5 years of running an online business, so you can set clear and defined expectations with your clients from the start.

Here are the highlights:

[02:05] Having a clearly defined project scope 

[03:40] Expectations and legal contracts 

[05:04] Learning how to say no (without feeling like a d*ck)

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As much as it doesn’t always feel like the sexiest thing to work on in your business, it’s vital when it comes to making consistent income and generating monthly recurring revenue.

Lead generation doesn’t have to be pushy or icky. It can be done in a really easy and aligned way, which means there isn’t one best way.

But as I know you’re often looking for somewhere to start, here are the 5 best lead-gen strategies that are working right now. 

Here are the highlights:

[00:28] The difference between inbound lead-gen and out-bound lead gen

[02:32] Optimising your website to generate leads

[04:04] Creating better content to attract the right audience 

[05:26] Why quizzes work so well 

[06:12] Masterclasses and webinars to fill your pipeline

[07:04] The importance of email marketing vs social media

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EMAIL MARKETING SOFTWARE:

This is what I use for my email marketing

QUIZ SOFTWARE:

This is what I use to create my quizzes

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But there is no point growing an email list if you don’t send regular emails! Right?

So yes, you do need to know how to grow your email list (and I have an episode on that right here) but you also need to know how to send emails people actually open, that help to grow that know/love/trust with your audience and ultimately so your emails help you to sign clients.

If you’re spending time writing emails, but no one is seeing them… this can be super disheartening but the good news is, there are some simple tweaks you can make to improve this and make it better.

Here are the highlights:

[01:48] How to measure email open rates

[03:20] The importance of strategic hooks

[04:41] How to write story based content (and why they work!) 

[05:32] My most opened email ever

[07:35] Making your emails relevant 

[09:26] Using testimonials and case studies to demonstrate your results

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It’s the strategic part of your customer journey that allows people to naturally move from one service to another, so spending time on this is more than worthwhile.

I know it doesn’t always feel fun or sexy, and for many people can feel quite abstract especially if you’re including things in your funnel that you haven’t sold yet.

When it comes to setting your prices, deciding what to offer within each service and allowing people to take that natural next step to continue working with you (or to come back for more) it’s essential for you to understand your customer journey.

Here are the highlights:

[01:40] How to create a strategic offer suite

[03:20] The importance of low, medium and high ticket offers in your funnel

[03:42] Why nurturing your audience makes you money 

[05:09] How automation can help you to scale your business

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If you know how to strategically create your content, and keep it on message and on brand, you can grow your community, get more engagement AND sign more clients.

Which is why I’m going to be sharing with you in this episode.

We do need to take a step back from the vanity metrics of likes and comments, but let's also acknowledge - it IS important to have that engagement so that you get seen by more people. 

Here are the highlights:

[01:22] The importance of strong Call to Actions (CTAs)

[03:17] Content for brand awareness and growth

[06:54] Building a community outside of a Facebook Group

If you know you would benefit from support to create strong quality content Book a call with me here to talk about joining my next business retreat or mastermind

If you’re not sure whether you need a business coach or a business mentor, listen to Episode 22 of the podcast here

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Did you know that you are 95% more likely to achieve your goals if you're doing that with somebody else, as opposed to if you're doing that on your own? Imagine you’ve committed to running 5 times a week alone. It’s a cold, wet, rainy day and you’re tired… how likely are you to push yourself to put on your running shoes? Now imagine you’ve committed to running 5 times a week with a friend. Even if it’s cold, wet and raining you’re far less likely to cancel. Why? Because you don’t want to let them down.

For me, personalised accountability works best and this has worked for me throughout my school years, into adulthood in employment and also whenever I’ve been studying. If this is what would usually motivate you to act, it’s not realistic (or fair!) to expect yourself to deliver in your business doing it alone when accountability is a key part of how and why you take action.

In this episode, I talk about 3 ways you can find this accountability both internally and externally.

Here are the highlights:

[03:27] Accountability to someone else and setting deadlines

[05:11] Having accountability to a bigger and wider purpose than yourself

[06:58] External accountability and why working with a coach can be so powerful 

If you know you would benefit from personalised accountability to grow your business and create success habits Book a call with me here to talk about joining my next business retreat or masterminds

If you’re not sure whether you need a business coach or a business mentor, listen to Episode 22 of the podcast here

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Listen to the TED talk I mention here: Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator

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You may be surprised to hear, that I feel this too! And it’s really not uncommon for business owners and entrepreneurs to feel, especially when you have to juggle so many things. With a million things in your to do list and ideas that come thick and fast too, it’s a lot to balance when you also want to deliver an exceptional client experience to your customers.

Remember, when you’re in a corporate structure there are specialist teams that deal with finance, accounts, HR, admin, marketing, sales and everything a business needs to run effectively. 

What I want this episode to do for you is crack open some of the things people aren’t talking about, to normalise these feelings but also give you some practical actions to take so that you don’t give up what you’ve worked so hard to build.

Here are the highlights:

[03:12] My personal experience with wanting to quit and how it shows up

[05:28] The importance of running your business beyond making money 

[06:31] What to do when you feel overwhelmed to put you back in control

[08:43] Creating a plan for success and setting YOUR own goals

If you’re struggling with motivation and need to set some realistic business goals, generate more sales and would benefit from having someone in your corner as you take the next step.

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One the things things that I've noticed in the last five years of running my business (and not trying to sound like an Instagram hashtag!), is that your tribe really affects your vibe. Which is why it’s so important to be surrounded by people who make you feel good, who encourage you, who motivate you, and who challenge you.

This is across your family, your friends, and also in your business.

When you have a business, your self belief is challenged in a way that it never has been before because you are being faced with all of the things that you need to do and it’s all on you. You wear so many hats and there are 100 things that you need to do every day to make money, generate profit, deliver a brilliant client experience and make sure you’re on top of marketing and tech!

[02:10] Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, validation and confidence

[03:33] Why you don’t need validation about your business from your family

[06:21] The importance of getting clear on what motivates you so that you can grow your business

[07:01] Running my first retreat at a loss and future vision

[09:39] Surrounding yourself with other business owners who raise you up

[10:15] My challenge to you around toxic positivity vs growth

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Marketing your business can be hard enough when you’re busy delivering an epic service to your clients but it’s even harder when you have fears about putting yourself out there.

I have had my own fair share of experiences when it comes to being bullied and trolled for looking different, sounding different and having different opinions and I know it can be really difficult to work past these feelings on your own when it translates into using social media to grow your personal brand and to market your business. 

In this personal episode, I share some of my story with you about being bullied from my childhood and in my adulthood too, and share 3 ways you can start to find the confidence to put yourself out there without fear of being judged.

Episode Highlights:

[01:07] My own experiences with bullying 

[05:20] How to block out the people that are holding you back

[06:59] Identifying what the fear is and starting to overcome it

[09:37] The importance of positive support networks for your business growth

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Business Mentoring and Business Coaching get really, really confused especially in the online space and it's really really key to understand the difference so you can make sure you’re investing in the right person to help you reach your goals.

I am a Business Coach, Mentor and Strategist and have worked with hundreds of clients (near thousands) since starting my business in 2018 where I blend these approaches.

In terms of coaching I have studied Psychology for 18+ years, have a Psychology BSc and am an ICF (International Coaching Federation) accredited coach. Coaching is about doing the deeper work, where you have all the answers within you.

As a Business Mentor, I was behind the back end operation of a FTSE 100 for over a decade, I have run my own 2 successful businesses and have helped hundreds of clients with marketing and sales strategies, streamlining their processes and scaling their profit. 

In this, episode I share with you the blend of approaches that my clients benefit from so you can make better informed decisions about your next investment. 

Here are the highlights:

[01:16] My experience as a Business Coach, Mentor and Strategist

[02:40] What is Business Coaching?

[03:52] What outcomes can you expect when working with a Business Coach?

[05:02] What is the difference between Business Coaching and Business Mentoring?

[05:30] What you can expect from working with a Business Mentor

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Often when I talk to my clients about work-life balance it’s really useful to completely shift the way they look at this. Because if you think work-life balance is bullshit, you’re right.

We can be tricked by society to believe work-life balance is about having to have it all: when in fact this isn’t really the goal at all.

If you’re serious about actually finding your work-life balance, and to blend together what's going on in your work and in your life, let’s break down some of these constructs so you can have what you want. 

Balance isn’t about having everything.

Here are the highlights:

[02:51] How to work out what work life balance means to you

[03:44] How to conduct a capacity audit and be more efficient

[05:37] What do you really need to be happy and fulfilled 

[06:45] Creating a business that gives you a daily holiday 

Also listen to Ep001 on Setting Goals for Success here

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Money mindset is such a buzz topic in the online space and personal development space, and today I'm going to be talking to you about five things that you can do to make this better. 

But to start, what does money mindset even mean?

It’s the stories you tell yourself around money from your childhood and experiences that shape how you feel, think and act around and about money.

Money mindset is such a unique and individual concept, that there is no one-size-fits all framework to improve this, but this episode will give you some great places to start.

There are limitations and strengths to each and every part of us, so please listen to this with open ears and an open mind to change.

Here are the highlights:

[02:07] What is money mindset?

[05:30] How culture and employment can impact your money mindset

[09:15] Removing the emotion about money

[09:59] Stop hiding from your numbers

[11:05] What ROI means and how to measure it

[12:35] Paying yourself well in your business

[13:17] Money literacy and money education 

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But if you want consistent income, and especially if you’re looking to scale to a one-to-many model, you need a pipeline of leads.

To make sales you need to be growing your audience every single week. But I know, this can feel really tricky, right?

So like many of my clients, you need way to prioritise this top of sales funnel activity, so it’s easier for you to make conversions into sales. 

In this episode, I cover 4 main ways you can focus on growing your audience. 

Here are the highlights:

[01:23] How to use social media to grow your audience 

[03:01] Why it’s about way more than likes and follows 

[04:06] Speaking to grow your audience and how to pitch

[05:27] Using social ads to grow your audience 

[06:32] Traditional advertising 

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It also allows you to plan your time and capacity better and understand where you can take a holiday - yes really! 

‘Passive income’ isn’t the same thing as creating monthly recurring revenue and spoiler: you don’t have to work with groups or move to a one-to-many model to create monthly recurring revenue either! 

In fact, some of my clients have increased their monthly recurring revenue without ever working with groups and still serve their clients 1-1.

In this episode we look at 3 ways you can generate monthly recurring revenue in your business and what you need to have in place to make this happen with ease.

Here are the highlights:

[01:43] The contracts and legalities that your business needs

[02:10] Getting your clients to pay in advance

[03:37] How to create payment plans 

[05:45] Subscription business models 

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I LOVE sales funnels as they allow you be to strategic and intention with the offers you create and the marketing you create to promote them. This means you can stop saying and spraying with your marketing, throwing stuff around hoping something sticks (and converts!) 

Your sales funnel allows your audience, potential buyers and people stalking you to make a decision about whether to buy. There are 6 stages of a sales funnel which we cover in this episode although I could talk about this for hours and hours.

So you can move your audience through the buying process naturally (and without ick!) from audience attraction to conversion. 

Here are the highlights:

[01:58] Lead magnets as a driving force behind your sales funnel

[04:15] Attracting your dream clients and growing your audience

[05:25] How to nurture your audience to increase conversions

[05:48] Having a sales strategy and aligning your service suite

[11:02] Working with (and not against!) your menstrual cycle

[14:00] Why business owners can struggle with energy

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In this slightly longer episode than usual, I share very openly how this has shown up for me since starting my business in 2018, and give you lots of suggestions and considerations to improve your productivity. 

We cover 3 key elements in this episode about why time blocking isn’t working for you including your energy (in a scientific vs woo sense), neurodiversity and your hormones. 

Here are the highlights:

[02:16] Why you’re not being productive 

[04:25] Neurodiversity, ADHD and why time blocking doesn’t work 

[05:20] ADHD and working with your dopamine 

[08:27] Time blindness and holding yourself accountable

[11:02] Working with (and not against!) your menstrual cycle

[14:00] Why business owners can struggle with energy

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A few years ago, in 48 hours I made £2k from a really small list which blew my mind. And having a growing, engaged email list is the way to make sales from your email list.

Looking at industry stats, around 5% of your audience on social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook) are likely to see your content whereas average open rates for emails are between 25-30% which is bloody incredible.

To find out how to leverage this, personalise it, and create that powerful 1:1 relationship with your reader, listen to this episode.

Here are the highlights:

[02:43] The power of lead magnets

[04:39] Examples of lead magnets you can create

[05:51] Creating collaborations to grow your email list

[07:38] Sending weekly emails that people want to read!

[11:05] GDPR & Opt Ins

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Expecting instant results expectations that are unrealistic are setting us up to feel like crap - and as business owner, this is something you need to be aware of.

Because your business growth will be negatively impacted by having unrealistic expectations (and here we talk about how else you can look at this!)

Here are the highlights:

[1:42] Expecting instant results 

[3:28] Introducing patience and long term planning

[4:43] Not knowing what you want and measuring your success

[6:45] A world that doesn’t want to do the hard work 

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Yes sometimes people genuinely don't have the money and they can't afford it. But most of the time this isn't the case. 

There are some key things that you can do to help your clients to see why now is a good time to invest in your support and get underneath whether it’s really about parting with the cash! 

In this weeks episode, I’m sharing with you 3 things you can dig into to understand what is going on behind the ‘I can’t afford it’.

Here are the highlights:

[1:26] Self Belief and Confidence 

[3:37] If you’ve built enough know/love/trust

[5:18] How to measure ROI when you invest in your business

[8:13] What else is important when it comes to ROI

[8:55] A real life example of other Return On Investment

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The truth is, you have to market your business to get clients - but what usually stops this happening is that the marketing you’ve been trying doesn’t feel good for you. 

And if something doesn’t feel good for you, it’s likely your brain is going to find a million excuses for you to procrastinate and do anything else instead! Marketing cannot be the thing that keeps falling to the bottom of your to-do list because if you want clients: you need to find a way to do this that feels good.

And if that’s what you need, this episode is for you.

In this weeks episode, I’m sharing with you 3 Ways to create marketing that feels good for you. 

Here are the highlights:

[01:39] Using your strengths to create feel good marketing

[03:15] Spending time where it feels good

[06:11] The create vs consume debate and how to curate your feed

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And you have to be using your time effectively. 

When you know how to do this, your output increases ten fold - so you get more done in the time you have available. If you've ever said things to yourself, like I just don't have enough time or how the hell is he or she doing that? I can't fit all of this in. This episode is for you.

In this weeks episode, I’m sharing with you 7 Surprising Things that Boost Your Productivity as a Business Owner (as requested by you on LinkedIn!)

Here are the highlights:

[00:31] Time is Money

[01:37] How to start your day to boost productivity

[02:32] Creating processes that allow you to scale

[03:35] Investing in the right tools

[04:08] What to automate in your business

[05:10] Self-care as a business owner

[06:34] How structure and planning creates freedom 

[07:16] Your network and who you surround yourself with 

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But the reality is, a lot of people feel really awkward when it comes to saying no - in both business and in life. People pleasers and nurturers (of which I am both!) can find this super hard in particular but this skill is one of the most important skills that you can master! 

In this weeks episode, I’m sharing with you 4 Templates for Saying No so you can set and communicate better boundaries (and stick to them!)

Here are the highlights:

[02:39] When someone asks you for your time

[03:16] When someone wants a meeting with you (free zoom chats included!)

[04:09] If someone wants to work with you - but you don’t want to work with them!

[05:16] Someone wants you to do something for free (that you want to charge for!)

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When I first started my business, I wish there had been someone who could have shown me the way. Who could have seen before I did some of the pitfalls and mistakes that were super costly - and told me how to avoid them!

In this weeks episode, I’m sharing with you openly the 5 mistakes I made when I started my business that were avoidable - so you don’t have to waste time and money!

Here are the highlights:

[01:13] Is Mindset really the answer?

[01:53] Creating stronger boundaries

[02:42] Learning to be my own biggest cheerleader

[03:37] Diversifying your offers

[05:30] Whether to be in all the places at once?

[07:58] The importance of outsourcing (yes even as a control freak!) 

[09:00] Growing an email list

[10:00] Investing in the right support

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You spend hours thinking about the offer and creating it to perfection and then you put it out there and… crickets!

After failed launches, offers & figuring out what works, I’m sharing this with you in this weeks episode so you can create irresistible offers to your audience.

We cover 3 key areas including making it about your buyer, want vs need marketing and whether the transformation is still relevant! 

Here are the highlights:

[00:35] The balance between focussing on the client and your own needs

[04:16] Want vs Need Marketing 

[06:23] The transformation or the process?

[07:42] Matching this to your preferences

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And one of the things that always falls to the last thing on your to-do list is audience growth.

You can’t keep putting off this crucial part of your business growth, yet you avoid it because it feels overwhelming.

In this weeks episode we're talking all about what you can do to grow your audience without overwhelm.

We cover 3 key areas including where to do that, setting yourself targets and what to share (and what not to share!) 

Here are the highlights:

[00:35] The reason you keep putting this off

[01:32] Do you really know your ideal client?

[03:07] The numbers game and setting your targets

[04:45] Your marketing messaging

[06:04] The power of personal branding

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We all know it’s important to make the best use of time and to be efficient, but it’s a different story when you need to know where to bloody start.

In this weeks episode we're talking all about what will help you to set better priorities to grow your business. So many people find it hard to be visible with the right message in their marketing, so you’re not alone.

We cover 3 key areas including your non-negotiables, the size of your goals and time management. 

Here are the highlights:

[01:34] Your non-negotiables 

[03:05] Goal sizing (and making things simpler!)

[05:05] Managing your time more efficiently and where to start

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This is for you.

In this weeks episode we're talking all about what is really holding you back from being visible and how to start fixing them. So many people find it hard to be visible with the right message in their marketing, so you’re not alone.

We cover 4 key areas for you to look at including addressing the fear of judgement, failure and success.

Here are the highlights:

[01:36] Why marketing your business is so important 

[02:26] Fear of judgement and online bullying 

[05:02] What if you get tumbleweed or get ghosted

[06:42] The power of the compound effect 

[07:41] Fear of success or failure and which it is for you

[11:03] Being process focussed and overthinking

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In this weeks episode we're talking all about how start assessing your numbers so you can generate more profit. So many people find this tricky to get their heads around but I simplify it for you here.

We cover 3 key areas for you to look at including adding in monthly recurring revenue to your business, and targets that can grow with you.

Here are the highlights:

[00:50] Monthly recurring revenue

[02:38] Sales vs Profit 

[00:37] How to work out your hourly rate

[04:31] Setting targets and KPIs

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In this weeks episode we're talking all about how to actually start creating your ideal life now. There is no doubt that social media is an incredible marketing tool and can provide endless opportunities for your business - when it's done right!

I help all my clients to align their business with their life so you’re setting yourself up to grow without sacrificing your sanity! We cover 5 key areas for you to look at, take action on - starting now! 

Here are the highlights:

[01:59] Creating a work-life balance

[02:25] Getting clear on what you really want

[04:00] The importance of passion and joy

[06:23] Managing your expectations and increasing your happiness

[08:20] Building resilience and how you respond to change

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Are you fed up of the cold pitches and want to build relationships with your community?

In this weeks episode we're talking all about selling on social media without sleaze. There is no doubt that social media is an incredible marketing tool and can provide endless opportunities for your business - when it's done right!

I get so many questions about this topic and I'm excited to be sharing this with you. We cover the importance of building authentic relationships, which metrics matters and lots more!

Here are the highlights:

[00:35] Marketing and sales

[02:28] Why social media can feel so icky

[03:46] Why it doesn't matter what your friends & family think!

[5:56] How to build relationships vs sending cold pitches

[8:39] Your customer journey

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In this weeks episode we're talking all about setting goals for success. Goal setting is something I focus on in my own business, but there isn't a one size fits all approach.  

I always get so many questions about this topic. We cover everything from setting goals, income myths, and measuring success in the right way and so much more.

Here are the highlights:

[1:07] Setting realistic goals 

[1:49] Myths about scaling to 10k months

[2:39] Dreaming bigger

[3:16] Understanding why your goals matter

[5:36] Multiple measures of success

[6:17] Planning a launch

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Join Nicole every week to learn the strategies you need to know to launch, grow and monetise your business ideas, save time in your business and have fun while you do it! 

We're all about creating more impact, freedom and income!

Perhaps you want to start your own business, but you've put it off thinking you don't have the time, don't know how or where to start, or worried about what next step to take. Don't worry! I've got your back and I'll guide you every step of the way.

We're going to have a lot of fun and make big changes together! 

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