Leading Lady Podcast

Have you ever thought about hiring a business coach?

I talk to so many women on discovery calls who are trying to decide if hiring a coach is the right move for them. The decision to hire a business coach or life coach is a big one, so you don’t want to go into this decision without doing your research and knowing what exactly you need and what to look for.

I am a firm believer that everyone needs a therapist and everyone needs a coach. These are two very different things that will help you in different areas of your life. In this episode of Leading Lady, I’m sharing everything you need to know before you hire your first coach.

Not all coaching is equal, and I want you to have the best experience possible.

Tune in to this episode to learn more about what you need to know when searching for a coach, red flags to avoid, questions to ask, and so much more.

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned:

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We all need a break sometimes.

In this week's episode of The Leading Lady Podcast, I am talking about the importance of taking a break. You don’t need to wait for an opening to get a break or a “good time” to take a vacation, you can schedule these breaks or vacations into your life whenever you need them.

I know it can seem impossible to do because, as entrepreneurs and high-achieving women, we are never away or cut off from our businesses, and we are the decision-makers so it’s hard to step away like that, but what you need to do is plan ahead so that you can take a successful break.

Tune in to learn more about my top tips for getting the rest and rejuvenation you need.

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

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Let’s talk about the power of saying no.

By that, I mean sometimes when we say “no”, we are actually saying “yes”. Now I know what you may be thinking- no means no, right? I get that!

By saying no to something, you are often saying yes to something else. In this week’s episode of Leading Lady, I am diving into why saying no to what doesn’t light you up means saying yes to the things that matter.

Oftentimes when I am working with clients, setting boundaries, both personal and professional, is something that they really want to work on. They want to achieve the highly sought-after work-life balance and find more time for their passions, and they know that setting boundaries is the key to making that happen.

Some people just struggle to say no to things that don’t feel right for them. But when you say yes to that thing, what are you actually saying no to? Are you saying no to the time and freedom to do the things that really light you up and fuel your fire?

In order to be your best, most authentic self, you have to prioritize things that align with your mission, vision, and values. That means being careful about what you say yes to so that you can prioritize the things that are truly important to you and your business.

Tune in to this episode to learn more about why it is so important to prioritize the things that truly light you up and learn to say no to the things that don’t.

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned:

Schedule a call with me: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/

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Are you a working mom?

In today’s episode of Leading Lady, I’m talking about the unique challenges and circumstances I have faced as a working mom myself. Before you think that this episode is about how much harder it is being a working mom than it is for other women in business, I want to say that I have tried very hard not to tie up my identity in motherhood.

I believe that we are unique and whole just as women alone. Our roles as moms and entrepreneurs are just other facets of us.

This is why I am not a fan of words like mompreneur and mom boss. They get under my skin because my husband has never been called a dadpreneur or a dad boss. In general, men don’t lead with parenthood as their identifier.

I’m not going to debate who has it harder in this episode, glorify working moms, or minimize women building careers without children. The purpose of this episode is simply to share that yes, I am a mom, I do run my own businesses alongside raising my family, and it does present some challenges.

If you are a mom and you want to feel validated, seen, heard, or just get some tips on how to balance it all, make sure to tune in to this episode.

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

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Let’s talk about consistency!

In business, it is so important that you show up consistently. This is one of the most important factors of success, but how do you choose what platform to be consistent on? There are many to choose from, but you don’t have to be on them all if that doesn't feel right to you.

For me, it’s all about the platform that I feel most comfortable on. This is important for me to feel like my most authentic self. It’s easy to get lost in all of the latest social media trends and feel overwhelmed with trying to keep up with it all.

The truth is, if you try to show up on all of these platforms that you don’t normally spend your time on, it’s just not going to feel good to you, and it’s hard to stay consistent with something that doesn’t feel good.

If dancing in Reels or on TikTok doesn’t feel right, then don’t! There are no rules for what you do and don’t have to do to be successful in your business. You are in charge of your business choices.

Tune in to this episode of Leading Lady to hear more about how to find the right platform for your business, how to show up consistently, tips for choosing topics to share, and how to nurture your relationship with your audience.

This episode is packed with tips, you don’t want to miss it!

Resources Mentioned:

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In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m sharing the lessons I’ve learned from Zac Efron.

Just kidding! Kind of… I was watching a Zac Efron movie (you’ll have to tune in to find out which one) that ended with an unexpectedly powerful message, and naturally I immediately wanted to talk about it with you.

The message is one about leaving behind narratives that no longer serve you, being your true self, and embracing a growth mindset. I told you it was powerful!

This episode is a cozy chat between you and me about the possibilities that open up when you are curious about your own life, eager to learn, and willing to grow.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Moving on from narratives that no longer serve you

• How to be yourself when you feel like your true self will be rejected

• The difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset

Tune in to learn how to embrace a growth mindset so that you can evolve into the leading lady you want to be.

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned:

Book a Coaching Call: https://aalcoachschedule.as.me/?appointmentType=2262142

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Would you ever talk to your employees about their diet?

In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, we’re talking about corporate wellness programs and how they can improve your employees’ overall well-being. Specifically, we’re talking to Elizabeth Harris about her program centered on rejecting diet culture and embracing a happier relationship with food. She’s sharing the surprising stats on how corporate wellness programs affect productivity, employee turnover, engagement, and job satisfaction, as well as how diet culture is affecting our children and what we can do about it.

Elizabeth Harris is a registered dietitian, certified Intuitive Eating counselor, speaker, entrepreneur, and co-host of the podcast Wellness Rebranded.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The ROI on corporate wellness programs

• How to opt out of diet culture

• Ways to talk to children about food and bodies

Join the anti-diet culture movement today!

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned:

Book a Free Strategy Call with Elizabeth: https://www.elizabethharrisnutrition.com/booking

Take the Free 5-Day Discover Intuitive Eating Challenge:

https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/5day-challenge

Join the Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

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Women in the corporate world are often told that they have to put their work before everything else in order to be successful or in order to climb the corporate ladder, they can’t “be difficult”.

In today's episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I sat down with Susan Shingledecker to hear the incredible story of how she knew her worth and values and stood up for herself, even when it was uncomfortable.

Susan is Executive Director of Earth Science Information Partners, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the use of data to solve our planet’s greatest challenges. She leads a community of the world’s leading Earth Science data professionals from federal and state agencies, leading academic research institutions, and private sector technology firms.

It took Susan five years of progress, opportunity, living, and transformation to realize that everything happens for a reason. Having the courage to stand up and advocate for your worth can be scary but it can open doors you never expected.

Tune in to hear how Susan survived and thrived in the workplace despite her experience, and how you can too.

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned:

Follow Susan on LinkedIn

Visit the Earth Science Information Partners website

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What’s the secret to doing it all? Well, the secret is you can’t.

If you see someone who looks like they have it all together and they’re doing all the things, I promise you they have a support system behind them helping them get it all done.

I think it’s important for us to talk about this more so that we can break down the idea that you should be doing it all on your own. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m sharing some examples of things I have outsourced throughout my life so that I can feel successful as a businesswoman and in my personal life.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why support systems are so necessary

• Identifying where your time is best spent

• Examples of things you could outsource

• Finding and using resources that are available to you

Join me for a discussion about the value of outsourcing and how to find help.

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned:

Book a Call with Me: leadinglady-coaching.com/work-with-me

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Welcome to the 200th episode of the Leading Lady podcast!

I can’t believe I’m already celebrating four years of podcasting! Whether you’re a long-time listener or this is the first episode you’re clicking on, thank you for being here.

As I was reflecting on this milestone and what I wanted to talk about in this episode, I started thinking about how, even 200 episodes in, sometimes I don’t feel confident in myself; imposter syndrome still creeps in. I know that we all deal with imposter syndrome, it’s a vicious cycle that so many women in leadership and entrepreneurship find themselves in, so what better topic to unpack together in this episode?

I’m sharing what imposter syndrome looks like for me, why it’s so common amongst entrepreneurs, and the key to overcoming it every time it rises up.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why you experience imposter syndrome

• How to break out of the culture of comparison

• The beauty in knowing that no one else in the world is you

If you often find yourself struggling with imposter syndrome, I hope this episode will help!

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned:

Book a Call with Me: leadinglady-coaching.com/work-with-me

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