Fierce Feminine Leadership

Contrary to popular belief, growing a business is not the be-all-end-all it’s cracked up to be. Now, scaling a business, that’s a whole other story. Growth and scale are not the same thing, and using them interchangeably only creates stress and confusion.  On a basic level, scaling sets you free and growth creates more problems. I don’t know what your mission here on earth is, but I know you have one. And I know it isn’t to make more revenue so you can have more headaches. But that’s what focusing on growth will get you. Keep Reading >> When I work with women entrepreneurs, the one thing we all have in common is a greater mission. Money is great, but we’re here for more. You’re here to scale so that you can make a greater impact, change lives, change your industry, and direct your abundance into causes you care about. Today on the podcast, I’m diving into why we’ve got to stop using “scale” and “growth” interchangeably and how to decide which one you’ve been working towards. I’m sharing the 3 principles of sc

The research is in: male entrepreneurs tend to be much more confident in themselves as entrepreneurs than women do. Shocking, right? The confidence gap for women entrepreneurs is something I see every day in my work and so today I’m diving into what we can do about it. When I talk about confidence, I’m not talking about general confidence or confidence in the mirror. I’m talking about business building, empire growing, and company leading confidence. Keep Reading >> I know that each of you has this confidence inside, but for various reasons, you censor and discredit yourself. Women certainly have unique obstacles to face in business, but myself and many of my clients are living proof that you can overcome them. Today on the podcast, I’m diving into why there’s a confidence gap for women entrepreneurs and what you can do to overcome it. If you want to grow your company, you need a specific type of confidence that doesn’t come with more time or experience. I’m showing you where it comes from and how to start cu

We’ve made it to the end of the mega year that is 2020 and many of you are thinking about how to make 2021 a growth year. You want to make it a departure, a powerful year, a fun year. Well, the one way to do that is by reducing complexity. Complexity creeps into your life and business in very subtly, sneaky ways. Before you know it, an onboarding process that could be done in 13 steps suddenly takes over 100. That’s what happened to me until I learned how to reduce complexity. Keep Reading >> You won’t make 2021 your biggest growth year by going faster and doing more. That frenetic, unfocused energy just amplifies inefficiency and allows complexity to move in. The thing you need to do requires patience and deliberation. Today on the podcast, I expose the master of business complexity, scarcity mindset, for what it is and delve into why so many smart businesswomen fall into this trap. Operating from a place of lack, fear, and not enough makes your business processes more complex. If you want to really streamli

Finding and cultivating relationships with profitable business partners is one of the most lucrative activities you can do in your business. And quite frankly, it's one of the best rewards. So why is it that so many women waste their time with terrible partnerships? When I see clients waste time on partnerships that aren’t fun, productive or profitable, I know what’s likely going on. Sometimes, we get lulled into partnerships not because they’re strategic, but because we don’t have the confidence to achieve the goal on our own. Keep Reading >> My guest today, Ebere Akadiri, is an expert at cultivating strategic partnerships and creating fun and effective collaborations. Not only has she run multiple successful businesses, but she has a similar goal to me, helping more female entrepreneurs become successful. This is one of the many reasons we work so well together. Today on the podcast, I’m interviewing Ebere on her journey to entrepreneurship and her advice for other women entrepreneurs looking for strategic

While the hoards have been busy wishing away 2020, arguing over the science of masks and the legitimacy of shutdowns, something truly astounding has been happening before our very eyes. People are saving. Amidst the upheaval caused by COVID-19, the decline of the airline industry and the hotel and hospitality industries, from an economic perspective, what has resulted is fascinating. Households, individuals, and companies have been putting away cash. Not for a rainy day, but for when they can trust the future again. Keep Reading >> When that trust returns and we have a renewed confidence, I believe there will be a “Pent Up Cash” Extravaganza. And we need to be prepared for it. Is your business prepared for when people start buying again? Are you even thinking about that time?  In today’s episode, I share a mini economics lesson that all business owners need to understand right now. Consumers will spend again, and the way you position yourself now matters. I’m sharing how you can prepare for the coming “Pent U

You know you are supposed to have a strong personal brand, but what does that even mean? And more importantly, how do you evolve your personal brand as you grow and as your company grows?  There is a lot of confusion and overcomplication around marketing from your personal brand or from your company brand. Which voice should you use, and how do you separate them? I’m going to address this confusion in today’s episode, and take it a level deeper to help you evolve further. Keep Reading >> There is one thing that the most elite personal brands and top influential leaders have in common. It isn’t the time they wake up or how they organize their schedules. It’s not even in the product or services they sell. It’s inside of them. On today’s podcast, I’m delving into what makes a personal brand successful and how you can nurture yours into an evolved, elite position in the market. Evolving your personal brand goes hand in hand with personal development. So, I’m sharing how powerful your personal reputation is for yo

Are you gearing up to make your 2021 business plan? If you’re a listener of this show, you probably enjoy planning to some extent, which is a really good thing. Studies show that businesses with a plan in place grow up to 30% faster than businesses that don’t.  While having a plan is great, in all my years of working with entrepreneurs I noticed that a lot of what’s in our plans is ineffective. You are putting valuable time and energy into planning tasks that don’t actually bring home the bacon. Keep Reading >> That’s why I’m letting you in on the most overlooked aspect of your 2021 planning today; the one task that will make your 2021 plans substantially more effective and profitable. We all want to hustle less and profit more in the new year, and this one task will help you do just that. Today on the podcast, I share the single most important thing you can do to ensure your 2021 plans are effective and profitable. Be the queen of your niche, command fat profits, and feel totally gorgeous in the knowledge th

I am so excited to share my conversation with my fabulous guest with you all today. She’s mouthy, she’s outspoken, and yes, she is rich. She’s one of my earliest coaching mentors who showed me how fun can be a powerful leadership and growth tool. Susan Hyatt is a master certified coach, bestselling author, podcast host, CEO of 3 companies, and a self-made millionaire. Not only is she an amazing example of what’s possible, but she is also a powerful teacher in the art of fun and pleasure, both of which help us become better leaders. Keep Reading >> When it comes to standing up for what she believes and advocating for others, Susan isn’t shy. Her bold, outspoken nature inspires millions of women to use their voices and defy societal pressures. Why focus on losing weight when we can focus on smashing the patriarchy? In our conversation, we dive into Susan’s journey from killer real estate agent to mega-successful business coach. Women are constantly being told, and have been told throughout history, that they ca

Do you know the exact activities you need to do to produce revenue in your business? For most founders and entrepreneurs, there is seriously just one or two core activities that you do to make money. But, I know that many of you wouldn’t be able to tell me what those activities are. Queen-pires can be forged in just 15 minutes of grit every day. Sure, it’s been hard to live through 2020 and we’re in a recession, but those aren’t excuses. I’m giving you all a bit of tough-love today because I hate seeing you miss out on opportunities for growth. Keep Reading >> Many of us busy ourselves with tasks that aren’t bringing home the bacon. We focus on sales, but not the activities that lead to sales. So if you’re not currently making the revenue you want, I challenge you to get down and dirty with the real cash-producing tasks. In today’s episode, I share the exact thing you need to be doing to start generating more cash. I’m challenging you to watch what happens when you invest 15 minutes a day into grit - into tho

Are you leveraging the power of association when it comes to building your influence and extending the power of your brand? If you’re not, you should be. And in this episode, my guest is going to show us just how powerful association can be for building and positioning your business. Corey Poirier is an author, public speaking coach, and multiple-time TEDx speaker who has presented to hundreds of thousands of attendees. An expert on interviews, Corey has interviewed over 6500 guests and is highly committed to his craft. Keep Reading >> Interviews can be an incredibly useful tool for establishing your position and leveraging any association you may have. Now, they can also be used in a manipulative, ego-driven way, but that won’t garner the sustainable success you desire and people will see right through it. We’re talking about how to use interviews in a genuine, thoughtful way that gives you, the interviewee, and the attendees, value. Corey has mastered and refined this craft making him the perfect person to

Have you noticed all the dancing and pointing on Instagram reels lately? Women are dancing and pointing and the algorithms are loving it, which is why so many smart marketers whom I adore are doing it. It works. However, I won’t be dancing and pointing any time soon. Cooperating with and leveraging the power of what’s working right now, especially on major social media platforms, is really smart and I recommend it. Yet when I recently sent an email to my list about why I won’t be dancing and pointing on Instagram, I got an unprecedented response. Keep Reading >> Here’s the thing. When you get attention and engagement on social media, you grow your online presence, and you also help Mark Zuckerberg grow his massive algorithm-based ecosystem. That can be great, but wouldn’t you rather grow your own ecosystem? In today’s podcast, I’m sharing my funny-but-true perspective on why I won’t be shaking my booty for Mark Zuckerberg any time soon, and how you can hone your own voice, brain, and creativity for your own e

There are things you say and then there are the messages you send. These are not always the same thing. You could be sending potentially damaging subliminal messages to your audience if you aren’t conscious of this one thing: consistency.  Now, I know, consistency is about as glamorous as oatmeal. But, it’s not only crucial for building your business, but it seriously impacts the message you send your audience. And it’s something I see business owners working towards 7 figures struggle with. Keep Reading >> There are tons of valid reasons why you might not be showing up like you used to for your audience. The pandemic has been so rough on business owners. You could be burnt out, feeling low, or stuck in all or nothing thinking. Here’s the thing: you don’t have to be doing everything to maintain consistency.  Today on the podcast, I’m helping you see the message you’ve been sending your market when you don’t show up consistently. Maybe you’ve stopped posting on social media or you don’t turn your Zoom camera o

Have you ever noticed how people are always willing to listen to experts, but they only buy from leaders? Experts have a way of complicating things whereas leaders bring a sense of clarity and order. And we all know that the confused mind can’t buy. How do you position yourself as a leader in the mind of your prospect? Many of us are experts in our fields, but if you want to move into leader status in your industry, you need one super important type of order, and that’s buyer discipline. Keep Reading >> The best leaders and salespeople can make you feel like the only one in the room. They connect with you which is what allows them to have so much influence. By focusing on one person, they cut through the clutter. All it takes is injecting a little buyer discipline into your marketing. Today on the podcast, I’m talking about another element of discipline that seriously affects your lead generation and sales conversion: buyer discipline. You can make a way bigger impact by naming names instead of focusing on a

Overwhelm is very real. It invades every corner of our lives and businesses, and it truly is the modern-day scourge. Overwhelm robs our time, wreaks havoc on our productivity, and it kills our sales results.  Why do we get overwhelmed in our businesses? Tons of different reasons, but today I’m going to focus on one that strikes a startling resemblance to my beauty regime during lockdown: not having enough problem discipline. Keep Reading >> Your ideal client has so many different problems that you could attempt to solve for them. And many of you aren’t picking one or two, you’re trying to solve them all. This results in messy and unfocused marketing. Join me today as I share an elegant, useful little tweak you can make to your marketing strategy today to help reduce overwhelm just a little bit. I’m hoping that it provides some clarity and direction to help you create more effective marketing. Settle down your inner cavewomen and step into the modern-day queen I know you are. Today on the Power + Presence + Po

When it comes to building and leading a company, there are no body doubles. It is all on you. And the more you learn to shed your fear of vulnerability, the more you open yourself up to the full experience that is entrepreneurial leadership.  Knowing that it’s all on you to take risks for your business can be daunting. But, we have to lean into our businesses harder, even when that means we might fail or embarrass ourselves. Because here’s the thing: you will fail and you will embarrass yourself. Keep Reading >> From my personal experience, I know that going all-in, going full-frontal, on your devotion to your business is so much more rewarding than hiding from vulnerability. No matter what, failure is coming for you. And the woman you become on the other side is so worth the discomfort. Listen in today as I share why I strive to not fear vulnerability but instead, go full frontal with my devotion to my business. There is a richness that going all-in provides, and I want that experience for all of you queen

We received an unprecedented number of emails and messages about last week’s episode, my conversation with Barbara Huson about getting wired for wealth. So many of you were thanking us for that conversation and sharing your thoughts on aiming for wealth instead of riches.  One of the things that really stood out to me in that interview was Barbara’s dedication to her focus, to her zone of genius. She has spent three decades working with women on rewiring their mindsets for wealth. We talk a lot about niching down and nailing your message here, and to say she is an expert would be an understatement. Keep Reading >> I know so many of you were inspired by Barbara to achieve wealth in your own businesses. If that’s you, it’s time to stop dickering around doing all the things, serving all the people, and start focusing on just one thing. It’s time to have zone of genius discipline.  In today’s episode, I’m unpacking what it means to have zone of genius discipline and showing how Barbara’s body of work is a perfect

Many of us women entrepreneurs are focused on making money in our businesses. We want to make sales, but are we actually building wealth? Money and wealth are not necessarily the same thing, and my guest today is sharing how powerful it is to rewire your brain to see the difference. Wealth is about attaining sacred success, fulfilling your soul’s purpose, and being financially rewarded for it. As you hustle and grind for the next sale, do you feel aligned with your soul? It may seem like making money is all about numbers, there’s also a spiritual aspect to it that we often neglect. Keep Reading >> My guest today, Barbara Huson, is a brilliant money coach for women entrepreneurs and the author of multiple books, with her newest one coming out in January. Barbara grew up rich, but it wasn’t until she lost everything and rediscovered her power that she became wealthy. We’re having a super fun conversation about what women need to do to rewire their brains for wealth. Listen in today as Barbara and I talk about w

If you don’t want to just go fast but also go far, then you need to build and manage an amazing, high-performing team. Unfortunately, there is so much BS out there that holds women back from being really excellent leaders who know how to produce business results through a team. Most people want to be the CEO of a business, but they don’t want to manage a team. It makes sense; learning how to manage can be challenging and it’s not always as fun and sexy as being the visionary. But I know from experience that having a team in place has really given me the opportunity to step into my role as a CEO more than ever before. Keep Reading >> We’re getting real and raw today about building and managing teams. My guest is an expert in this field and is THE thought leader and expert on entrepreneurial management. Kris Plachy has over 25 years of experience managing and coaching leaders and has poured her life’s work into guiding leaders to successful team management. Through her new program, How to CEO Like a Boss, she’s

What do you envision when you picture your company in 10 years? Are you making more money, serving more people, and living a more elevated life? I know many of you think about this, but are only planning how you can grow your business by 50 or 60 percent.  If you really want to grow your business this year, you’ve got to stop playing small. Instead, start thinking about how you’re going to 10X your business in the next year. Your vision for 10 years from now doesn’t have to be in 10 years, it can be much much sooner. Keep Reading >> My guest today believes that exponential thinking as a strategy for entrepreneurs to scale their companies is alive and well. He’s an international business growth coach with over 30 years of entrepreneurial and executive experience. After taking multiple companies from startup to $500 million, he knows a thing or two about scaling.  In today’s episode, I’m talking with mega-successful scaling coach, Bill Gallagher. We’re having a super fun conversation about what scaling actually

2020 has been a year for the record books in so many ways. If I’ve learned anything from this year it’s that life’s most brutal experiences show us what we are truly made of and open the door to unprecedented growth, impact, and fulfillment.  For many women, we believe that we can’t be successful without suffering. That those brutal life experiences are what allow us to thrive. But my guest today would argue that you don’t have to prove your dedication through pain, hustling, or grinding. Being strategic and trusting yourself are enough. Keep Reading >> I am having a very raw, very real, and very fun conversation today with my colleague, Heather Chauvin. Heather is a leadership coach and strategic parenting expert who helps ambitious women become leaders at work and at home. Drawing from her professional experience as a social worker and her life experience raising 3 boys, Heather has created a signature approach to focus her clients on sustainability, profitability, and ease.  Listen in today as Heather and