"The fear of speaking isn't a random thing, but rather it's pointing to experiences in our past that led us to believe it's not safe."
-Linda Ugelow

In this episode, we’re joined by Linda Ugelow, a speaking empowerment coach and author of Delight In The Limelight, who turned her own fear of public speaking into a mission to help others find their voice. Linda shares the key mindset shifts that build confidence, showing how confronting past experiences and silencing negative self-talk can unlock powerful communication skills.

In this interview, you'll learn how to...

• Conquer public speaking fears through self-reflection
• Replace negative self-talk for better communication
• Improve speaking with better posture, voice & delivery

Whether you want to feel more at ease in front of an audience or in daily conversations, her insights are invaluable for anyone looking to speak with greater confidence and clarity.

To find out more about Linda, click here.

Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Time Stamps

00:20 - The Importance of public speaking
03:13 - Linda's journey & the root causes of fear
08:55 - Clearing past experiences & healing the inner critic
16:32 - Enhancing communication skills: posture, voice & delivery
23:43 - The impact of effective communication on personal & business relationships
29:16 - Linda's book & podcast

"I just remember thinking even early in my life like I want to be able to help people figure out their path someday and create successful businesses."
-Lauren Shippy

In this episode, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Lauren Shippy, founder of StoryWork, as she reveals the secrets behind her success.

During this interview, you'll learn:

• The importance of a clear vision & purpose for business success
• How aligning time and priorities reduces distractions
• The role of habits and routines in reaching goals

Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this conversation is packed with insights into the power of habits, routines, and strategic clarity!

To find out more about Lauren, click here.

Connect with with her on LinkedIn.

Time Stamps

00:43 - Lauren discusses her background & career journey
03:14 - Finding clarity & strategy in business
08:22 - The importance of leadership & adaptability
10:23 - Eliminating distractions & staying focused
18:32 - The power of habits & routines
24:38 - Valuable resources for business owners

• The value of AI in levelling the playing field
• How to leverage technology in your business
• The importance of embracing technology as it shifts

“Everybody has to find their own way to reduce their stress…what works for me may not work for you.”
-Tiffany Cagwin

We all experience stress, it is a fact of modern life. But our bodies cannot adapt to our changing world at the same place as the demands we place upon them. There comes a time when we all have to stop and ask ourselves if everything we are grinding for is truly worth the cost to our health and well-being.

There is nothing wrong with working hard to provide the kind of life for ourselves and our families that we have always dreamed of. But there needs to be balance, making it to the goal, but realizing we are in pieces is often the final nail in our sense of physical and mental well-being.

Tiffany Cagwin, executive leader and transformation coach, is this episode’s featured guest. She has spent her career applying her skills, knowledge and life experiences to help others find better long-term health.

During this interview, you'll learn...

• The value of making small changes for a big difference
• How stress is impacting our health
• The importance of listening to your health, not everyone else’s

Whether you are already doing your best to work through health challenges, or just starting to notice things are getting harder, this episode will help you!

To find out more about Tiffany, click here.

Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Time Stamps

01:33 - Tiffany discusses her career journey
08:33 - Coming to terms with life’s challenges
10:42 - Managing our stresses
18:23 - Getting back on track
26:51 - No one size fits all
34:50 - Learning more about Tiffany

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• The importance of getting connected
• How to build on existing relationships
• The value of thinking outside the box

To find out more about Tanya, click here.

Connect with her on LinkedIn.

“What I realized only years later, in doing collaborations is that I had to stop assuming I knew what someone thought I was worth, or what they were getting is worth.”
-Tanya Fox

There exists a damaging belief in business that if we aren’t the ones handling every aspect of our work, that we aren’t successful. As much as we might like to believe we can do everything alone, trying to live this way is a surefire way to burn out.

Working with others is scary, handling employees is hard enough, but working with service partners and collaborators is even more fear-inducing. How do we know who is right for our business, who gets where we are coming from and what if they don’t care or apply as much effort as you think they should to our businesses?

Working with others can be a nightmare, but it can also be an incredibly beneficial and rewarding experience. One where all parties can see the kind of positive results that could never have been achieved if they hadn't worked together.

Tanya Fox, bookkeeper, business coach and author of How to Collaborate, is the featured guest in the first of a two-part series. In part one, Tanya discusses her early days in business, how powerful collaboration can be, and why we each need to find our own path to collaborative success.

If you want to work with others but are jaded by bad past experiences, or maybe you don’t feel like what you have to offer is worth the effort of others, then this is the episode that will help you let go of always deciding you aren’t good enough.

During this interview, you'll learn...

• The value of knowing it’s okay to change your mind
• How collaboration can change your business
• The importance of failing forward

To find out more about Tanya, click here.

Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Check out her website at this link.

Time Stamps

01:44 - Tanya discusses her career journey
07:08 - Learning to collaborate
13:46 - Finding your ideal partners
17:19 - Charting your own course
24:07 - Going back to basics

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“You’re meant to lead the way and if your plate is so full that you’re only doing things halfway, and not feeling really good about the job you’re doing, and how you can impact others, we need to really take a holistic look at what’s going on.”
-Tonya Herb

When our cars break down, we seek out a mechanic. We visit the doctor when we are sick. Yet in our businesses, we feel pressure to see to every single element of business activity. Running a business this way can only ever have one outcome: failure.

It is not possible to do everything that needs to be done well enough that the edges don’t start to fray. From there, it's only a matter of time before everything we’ve worked so hard for, unravels completely. But it doesn’t have to be this way. You can learn to delegate and share the load with others. People that fill and compliment your gaps, freeing you to focus on the things you love the most.

Tonya Herb, a life and leadership development coach, is this episode’s featured guest. She has spent her career helping entrepreneurs reclaim their time, overcome their fears and embrace success. In this episode, Tonya and Michael explore how to spend time more effectively, beating back overthinking, and why all the best leaders delegate.

If you are struggling to quiet an overactive mind, want to expand your business, but are afraid of being in charge, or want to learn from others, but aren’t sure where to start, then this is the episode that will get you thinking about the true value of your time.

During this interview, you'll learn...

• Why overthinking is killing your success
• How to spend your time & energy more effectively
• The importance of delegation

To find out more about Tonya, click here.

Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Time Stamps

01:31 - Tonya discusses her career journey
03:58 - Knowing where to start
06:01 - Unlocking delegation
09:50 - Overcoming overthinking
16:18 - The fear of responsibility
25:34 - Where are you spending your time
27:50 - Surrounding yourself with success

“You’re not your client's bank. Contrary to some beliefs, you’re doing work for them and getting paid. There are different ways to structure your payment terms that limit your exposure.”
-Michelle Bomberger

We know as bookkeepers just how much relationships matter in business; we want our clients to invest in us to fill their gaps. But we often don’t want to invest in others to fill our own. This is especially true when it comes to the legal side of doing business. Legal help and advice are expensive, and many of us run with the belief that we’ll only need that kind of help if something goes wrong.

But like insurance, investing in a good legal advisor can help cover and protect you from all the things you fear, and all the things that could affect our businesses that we don’t even know about yet.

Michelle Bomberger, Founder and CEO at Equinox Business Law Group, is this episode’s guest. She has spent her career helping businesses with their strategic decision-making, working together to build strong and lasting relationships that keep her clients protected.

During this interview, you'll learn...

• The value of taking a proactive approach to protection
• How to give your contracts more teeth
• The Three Tiers of Protection

If you are struggling with your business’ legal infrastructure, aren’t sure how to protect yourself and your business or just want to give your contracts more teeth, this is the episode to get you thinking about putting protection in place before you need it!

To find out more about Michelle, click here.

Connect with her on LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter

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Time Stamps

01:43 - Michelle discusses her career journey
05:22 - The three tiers of protection
08:10 - Finding the right lawyer for you
11:20 - Building trusting relationships
16:30 - Iron cladding your contracts
20:40 - Getting paid upfront
25:03 - Challenging illegal activity
28:04 - Managing conflicts of interest
33:02 - Being proactive for long-term security
35:01 - Business Health Assessment

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