Everyday Leadership for Smart Women

Let's close those pesky open loops.

Every business has a number of open loops, also know as ‘undones’ that distract and get in the way of hte work that matters most. These are the tasks – big and small – that are incomplete and taking up energy that could be better channeled elsewhere.

Instead of walking around with a bunch of tasks that never get done, it’s time to form a habit of completion. And really, it’s not that hard and you’re going to feel amazing when you’re done.

Listen to today’s episode where I’ll give you six steps to go from chaos and confusion, to calm and confidence.

Resources mentioned:

Form a habit of completion printable 

Gretchen Rubin’s Power Hour

Pomodoro Technique 

CEO Fast Track 

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Have you life-proofed your business?

That's what we're talking about on today's episode of the Beyond PRO Podcast. This topic is personal, because I recently had a significant back injury that has impacted my ability to run my business.

As I navigate this, I've been thinking about what we as small business owners need to do to make sure our businesses are ready for any life event - expected or unexpected - that comes our way.

In this episode, I give you five things you should have in place if you want to truly life-proof your business. If you don't yet have them, that's ok - but start to build toward them during your CEO time.

In the resources listed below, you can download a free checklist that you can use to work through each one so when life throws you a curve ball, you'll be ready.

What are you doing/going to do to life-proof your business? I'd love to hear. Tweet me at Twitter, let me know on Instagram or pop over to my Facebook page and join the conversation.

Resources Mentioned:

Life Proof Printable

How I had a baby and doubled my income - Denise Duffield-Thomas

CEO Fast Track 

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In today's episode I'm sharing the advice that changed my life.

I'm going to take you back in time to my corporate days when my friend and mentor, Narmin Ismail-Teja looked me straight in the eyes and gave me advice that I still remember (and try to use) almost 10 years later.

Hint: if you're a Type-A overachiever like me, this episode is for you.

I'm not going to give it all away here, so go have a listen to this short 14-minute episode, and then share your insights with me on my Stephanie Pollock Media Facebook page. I'd love to hear how you'll use this advice in your own life and business.

*Sidenote: I recently saw Narmin at an event and told her I'd be recording this podcast. She had no memory of the impact her one sentence had on me - so take that as an important reminder that your words can have lasting impact, even if you don't know it! 

And make sure you download the accompanying printable to apply today's leadership insight to your business. Find it below.

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Resources Mentioned:

Narmin Ismail-Teja

BPP #003 printable

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Want to start working ON, not just IN your business? Download my free CEO Fast Track here and start implementing the #1 strategy I use to grow my business. 

In today's episode we'll be talking about why working harder is not the answer.

Too many entrepreneurs buy into the idea that sheer effort is the key to more success. They worry that if they don't keep up a frenetic pace or hustle more, they aren't really committed to their businesses.

The problem is that this belief puts them on the fast track to burnout and overwhelm.

There's a better way.

Listen in on today's episode where I'll walk you through how to replace hard work for smart work.

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Thanks for joining me for today's episode - stay tuned for next week's show, "The advice that changed my life."

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

Free: CEO Fast Track -- a leadership guide to help you make time for what matters most.

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~ Steph

In this premiere episode of the Beyond PRO Podcast, I talk about the need for conversations around entrepreneurial leadership and why it's vital to step up the like CEO of your business. We also reflect on the completion of Q1 and set you up for success in Q2.