Soul-Sourced^TM

As an entrepreneur, your life is dynamic. Okay, it’s chaotic. :) You're in charge of launches, clients, marketing… on top of all the regular life stuff. So yup, overwhelm comes to the playground in full force, and it's up to us to how we respond - or as you'll hear me challenge today, perhaps being proactive can change the whole ball game. Let's dig into ways overwhelm affects us and discover how to break the negative patterns we fall into when we feel we're in over our heads.

This week was our first quarterly client Mastermind Retreat of 2021 here at Uplevel. As always, we started with a game-changing ritual to realign with clarity in all areas of life and business. So in honor of our retreat, I’m sharing the foundations of this ritual, so you too can realign. I often say, momentum is built by realigning... with vision, priorities and soul. (Remember, our work as business owners isn’t all about spreadsheets and data.)

Whether it’s copywriting, programs, or ebooks—we’re always writing something as business owners. While we may not consider ourselves professional writers, having the ability to write - or think about writing - adds exponential value to every Soul-Sourced™ entrepreneur. Let’s take a look at some ways to get past common blocks that stop any writer in their tracks, and feel at ease with your own unique writing ways.

Setting prices is fun and easy… right? If just reading that made you queasy, keep reading. This topic is particularly hard for Soul-Sourced™ entrepreneurs, and it’s crucial! This isn’t something you can ignore in your business, I know it’s hard and can be overwhelming. This is where those really evil mental Gremlins can creep in and cause havoc. So let’s get to the heart of the matter and, perhaps for the first time, find a way to set prices that feel aligned with a reassuring and confidence boosting process. Prepare to be surprised. This convo is going places you might not expect.

Does this sound like you ever? On any given day, you could complete dozens of menial tasks, like cleaning the stove or loading the dishwasher. But sit your ass down to work on your website copy for 30 minutes? Oh, hell to the no. Some people call this procrastination. I do not. In today’s episode, I highlight what’s often missing for us Soul-Sourced™ entrepreneurs. (It’s really the hidden cause of procrastination!) So if you need a skip-in-your-step to get that important work done, then this one's for you.

Ever wish someone would just step in and do your selling for you?... Like, write all the copy, do all the talking, and just convince people that you’re great already! Well, you’re not alone. This is an on-going theme for solo-businesses. So on today’s episode, I changed things up a bit. I hit the record button and simply offered up the exact coaching I’d give a private client facing some of these challenges. And of course, it’s got a lot more to do with your energy and your soul than you might first realize. We’ll talk sales copy, offers, pricing, and help you get clarity about the value you provide.

Sometimes, we Soul-Sourced™ entrepreneurs (me included) get misled by our feelings. In my experience, it’s our little secret way to avoid digging deeper into some of the tedious stuff that comes along with any business decision. We use our feelings as facts. So let’s talk about the way language affects our emotions, and how we can retrain our emotionally wired brain.

Do you struggle getting clients to do the work you need them to do? (You know, so they can receive the support they’ve paid you for??) It’s more common than you might imagine. So today, listen in as I share the steps I offered my client Vanessa, which enabled her to be much more successful (and about a billion times happier). Plus, snag some seriously actionable tips to use in your own business.

Are you someone who takes business challenges in stride, or are you quick to spiral when things don’t go according to plan? As great as we Soul-Sourced™ entrepreneurs can be at staying positive in our business, we all get blindsided from time to time. In today’s episode, learn how to leverage your challenges to uplevel your business, and discover the reasons to celebrate when things go sideways.

Ever beat yourself up for not staying positive enough? Feel like you’d be more successful in business if you could maintain your mindset? Entrepreneurs are taught that it’s imperative to stay positive, but the thing is … we’ve all got our sh*t. Listen in to find out how the Enneagram can help you understand the root of your less-than-positive patterns as I answer questions from Facebook.

Do you ever find yourself caught in the same old patterns in your business? Like, you apologize for things that aren’t your fault? Or you never set boundaries. Or, you under-value your services? Or you never seem to do enough no matter how much you’ve achieved? Well, you’re not alone! And today I’m talking about one of the most powerful tools you can use to transform any pattern or stuck spot. It’s called the Enneagram. Let’s get started.

Tired of the struggle and the relentless need to “get” things and grab things? Well, I was too. That’s when I came up with my Word-of-the-Year ritual back in the early 2000s. I couldn’t set yet another resolution to never achieve. It felt like just another to do on my never-ending list. So without further ado, I’d like to introduce you to this method in hopes it helps you transform at a deeper level over the coming year.

Do you have big intentions for your business but keep playing small with your actions? Are you afraid of putting yourself out there because you don’t want to get turned away? I had to personally get past these same obstacles to create the music career I said I wanted, so it could actually happen. In this episode, hear the truth of what the “fear of rejection” really is and how to move through it.

Got a lot of great ideas for your business that keep getting derailed for one reason or another? Maybe this wonky pandemic is to blame, or the political madness, or the general uncertainty of the world, or maybe … it’s you? Buckle in for a pure mindset episode where we’ll dive into our intentions and reasons we claim for not taking action, and finally, break the patterns that keep you stuck.

Are you so busy trying to attract any clients that you don’t have time to focus on attracting the right ones? Want to grow your business but your marketing isn’t connecting the way you want it to? Let me introduce you to a little concept I call the “slow down to speed up,” and learn how (and why) to dig deeper into who your ideal client is and what you can do to find and connect with them more effortlessly.

Do you get thrown off your game when the world doesn’t behave like you think it should? As an entrepreneur, you have a vision for how you want things done in our business, but what happens when a client or team member doesn’t understand or maintain your standards? Let’s take a look at things that can put us off kilter, and learn to course correct while avoiding a meltdown.

Do you ever feel like you’re on a hamster wheel … always running to keep things going, but never moving forward? This often comes from a lack of clarity. What just might be in order is a strategic day focused on things that really have the potential to grow your business for the long-haul. Let me show you how to use a business development day to get out of the CRAP (which is an acronym for the Cycle of Reactivity and Panic) so you can focus on things to grow your business for the long haul.

Hate making decisions? Wish someone would just tell you what to do instead of having to make the decision? There’s a thin line between getting guidance and handing the reins over to others who don’t have access to your intuition of what’s best for you. Let’s look at how our egos deflect scary questions by asking others what we should do and claim our power to step into each day with clarity, authenticity, and ownership.

Do you shrink and panic when someone gets mad at you? Do you spiral into a good hour or two of beating yourself up? Confession: Me too. At least I used to be like that. These days, I rely on some simple steps to help manage these reactions and effectively deal with the internal and external strife that arises when someone says they’re pissed off. Today, I’m sharing them with you.

Dream of writing your first book? Or maybe you’ve started writing, but you’re questioning yourself every step of the way? At the recording of this episode, I’m three short weeks away from releasing my first book, and I’ve got some insight to help you think more clearly - and less judgy - about yourself as you get your book outta your head and into existence.

Do you have a great big dream for your business … but catch yourself settling for less? Let’s unpack the subtle (and not so subtle) ways we sell ourselves short, and I’ll share some time-tested insights into how you can stop asking - and striving - for less than you deserve.

Is there a book waiting inside you, but you keep not writing it? Maybe a new program or a new direction in your business, but you remain frozen. No matter where you’re procrastinating, if the idea of not getting things 100% right is keeping you from even trying, let’s explore some common fears that keep Soul-SourcedTM entrepreneurs stuck, and discover the purpose (and power!) of taking imperfect action.

Ready to create your big reinvention story? Before you toss the old to make way for the new, here’s some insight from my own personal breakdown-before-the-breakthrough. This episode exposes the secret truth of how reinvention really happens as I share the five years of uncertainty and a-ha’s that were part and parcel of my own journey of letting go.

Got business burn out? Feel like nothing’s working for you anymore? Well, it’s been a hell of a year, and the pressure to achieve just keeps building, even though everything feels off. So, how can we keep going? Let’s explore the bright side of your breakdown and provide you with tools to see the potential that’s inviting you in.

Does it feel like you’re always putting out fires in your business? Are you treating your passion-driven work as a hobby? Sometimes it’s hard for Soul-Sourced™ Entrepreneurs to go from taking direction, operating as an employee, to taking ownership, thinking like a business owner. So let's look at some essential steps to claim your place as the CEO of Y.O.U. and make those lingering internal adjustments so you can fully embody what I call your empire mentality.

Is there something you keep not doing? Something big you want to take on that you just haven’t been able to bring yourself to claim? Confession: I was scared to death to tell anyone I wanted to be a musician. And I did exactly what scared people do... I made excuses, told stories, and stayed stuck. These patterns can stop any dream, vision, or goal dead in its tracks. Today’s episode features two stories… one when I was about to give up on everything, the other when I saved some clients from giving up everything.

Have you lost that lovin’ feeling for your business? Has the passion and excitement run dry? Before you take off sprinting in a completely different direction, let’s get curious and find out what else might be going on. Maybe it’s not WHAT you’re doing that has you wanting to cut and run, but HOW you’ve been doing it … and that my friend, can be fixed.

Have you ever broken a boundary you set in your business, only to sit back and wonder, “What the heck was I thinking??” In part two of “When Boundaries Get Broken,” we enter the ninja zone of self-awareness and extreme personal power. You’ll get some real tools for how to catch yourself at that critical moment as you’re about to dive off the “Sure, I’ll do that!” ledge yet again, so that you can pause and get clear.

Does it sometimes feel like people just walk all over you? Or you hear yourself saying “yes” when you know in your heart you should say “no.” Do you ever feel like people ignore your boundaries, standards or needs? If so, then fret no more! In this first episode of a 2-part series, we’re going to look at what to do when a boundary has been miscommunicated or a line has been crossed, and how to express your feelings from a place of clarity, authenticity and integrity, even when (especially when!) it’s uncomfortable.

Ever ask yourself if you’re cut out for this entrepreneur thing? Well you’re not alone. In fact, I’ve asked myself the very same question. So many books out there about how to run a business … all the strategic, left brain stuff that rarely jibes with Soul-SourcedTM entrepreneurs who started with an idea, not a business plan. But, just because you’re not one of those kick-ass-and-take-names entrepreneurs, doesn’t mean you can’t be highly successful. And that’s what today’s episode is all about.

The number one entrepreneurial fear my clients have confessed to over the years is the fear of putting themselves out there (i.e., the fear of being seen, or being a fraud). To make matters worse they then move on to stuffing those feelings down, which won’t help at all. Well, today on the Soul-SourcedTM Business Podcast, I'm bringing you an alternative option, one that you can turn to time and time again when you need it.

Starting, running, and growing a creative business - what I call Soul-SourcedTM - can be tricky waters to navigate. Then we throw in comparisonitis and all the should’s of entrepreneurship, and we begin to blindly follow the white rabbit down the trail. But there is good news, my friend. Over the years in working with clients here at Uplevel, I've identified phases we experience, and with this clarity, we're put back into the driver's seat of our business!

Being a coach is a skillset based on knowledge, experience, and practice. Some entrepreneurs have a hard time labeling themselves as “coach,” but in reality, we all coach our clients in some fashion. Coaching happens in all types of businesses. Let’s take a look under the hood and find the truth about the mechanics of coaching.

Let’s face it. These awkward moments are gonna happen. Sometimes, they make us laugh. Sometimes, they piss us off. Either way, you can remain calm and clear - and maintain your standards and boundaries. Today, we’re going to look at this all-too-common occurrence from every angle. Think of it as a full-body workout, and let me share a framework to navigate these conversations with ease.

We hit the midway point of 2020 - let’s acknowledge our journey towards mastering uncertainty. And perhaps that entrepreneurial intention you set at the beginning of the year needs some attention. On this episode of The Soul-Sourced Podcast, let's do an intention reset for the second half of the year.

I've heard a lot about the fears of entrepreneurs over the last 10 years, and oftentimes, they’re shared by everyone, but we tend to believe we're the only ones facing them. Let’s talk about this mental chatter on this episode of The Soul-Sourced Business.

Welcome to the Soul-SourcedTM Business Podcast! I’m kicking off the show with an important topic during challenging times as an entrepreneur. So here we go… let’s talk about your money mindset.