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Have you ever felt a desire to serve others but felt lost on how to do it? Mentoring can be truly transformational for both the mentee and the mentor. We may not realize it but we all inherently serve others. In fact, a majority of the time we are either in the position of a teacher or a student. We naturally mentor those around us and it can be easy to overlook the huge impact we are making on each other's lives. In this fan favorite replay episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, we are chatting with Julie Campbell about how and why you should consider becoming a mentor. Julie is a wife, a mother, and a retired Naval officer. After spending 10 years in the commercial aerospace industry, her passion for mentoring and serving others led her to become the first President and CEO of the non-profit Severn Leadership Group, a movement of like-minded leaders who support leaders of character committed to serving others before self. So many people have a desire to serve others in their communities and becoming a mentor is a powerful and effective way to do that. You're never too busy to become a mentor. Tune in to hear how you can use this natural ability to make a huge impact on others! Resources Mentioned: Follow the Severn Leadership Group on LinkedIn Visit the Severn Leadership Group website Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Let's connect on Facebook and Instagram!

We're going to shake things up and end Take The Lead at the beginning. When I started reading Take The Lead here on the podcast, I realized that I didn't want to read the foreword because I didn't write it! My dear friend Jennifer Klepper did, and she has kindly agreed to come and read it for me in this episode. Jennifer played a huge part in the development, publishing, and promotion of Take The Lead. She taught me so much about the world of publishing and becoming an author, and she filled me with the confidence and encouragement to keep going. Jennifer is the USA Today Bestselling author of Unbroken Threads and co-founder of Early Works, a tech startup producing solutions in education, health, tech, gaming, and AI. She's worked for Big Law, small law, start-ups, and Google. Topics covered in this episode include: Celebrating the wealth and opportunity of a work in progress Why perfection is a facade Doing the work to discover your truths Tune in for a short and sweet episode about what it means to be a work in progress, the value of growth, and the beauty of living a life of purpose and truth. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Learn More About Jennifer: https://www.jenniferklepper.com/ Purchase Take The Lead From: Amazon: https://a.co/d/9pcU25A Park Books: https://parkbooksmd.com/item/ndNZkkWlqk-PdyAQi_5lSQ Here. A Pop-Up Shop: https://www.hereapopupshop.com/product/Take-the-Lead-Book/6309?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=73 Leading Lady Coaching: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/take-the-lead-book/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

What does it mean to be a leading lady? Our summer read of Take The Lead is coming to a close and this question is what I'm reflecting on. If you're just tuning in, I've been reading one chapter per episode from my own book for the last 12 episodes, and in this one, I'm winding things down with the epilogue and acknowledgments, plus I'm sharing some reflections on how I feel a year after the book's release. In this episode, I talk about the value of sharing our stories, what it really means to be a leading lady, and why the world needs you. Yes, YOU! I hope you enjoy hearing my thoughts on the purpose of Take The Lead and what it was like to write it. It's been really interesting for me to reread the whole book a year later and see how much I've grown even in that time. A leading lady has to learn and grow; a leader can't stay the same forever. Topics covered in this episode include: What it really means to be a leading lady How to honor your role as a leader in different seasons of your life Navigating seasons of surviving and thriving Tune in to hear what I think about Take The Lead one year later. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Purchase Take The Lead From: Amazon: https://a.co/d/9pcU25A Park Books: https://parkbooksmd.com/item/ndNZkkWlqk-PdyAQi_5lSQ Here. A Pop-Up Shop: https://www.hereapopupshop.com/product/Take-the-Lead-Book/6309?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=73 Leading Lady Coaching: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/take-the-lead-book/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

What does it really mean to be resilient? Over the last 12 episodes, I've been reading one chapter a week from my book, Take The Lead. If you're just tuning in, you can go back to Episode 163 to start from the beginning of the book, or you can listen to each episode as a standalone. You're joining me now for the final chapter and this one is all about resilience. The truth about resilience is that it's more complex than just bouncing back after a traumatic event. It's about taking time to learn from your mistakes and building rest and recovery time into your schedule so that you can perform at your best. Resilience is a lifestyle, not a momentary reaction. Topics covered in this episode include: What resilience really is The danger of comparison The importance of prioritizing rest Giving yourself and others space to process emotions Hit play on this episode and together we'll take a deeper dive into the true meaning of resilience. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Purchase Take The Lead From: Amazon: https://a.co/d/9pcU25A Park Books: https://parkbooksmd.com/item/ndNZkkWlqk-PdyAQi_5lSQ Here. A Pop-Up Shop: https://www.hereapopupshop.com/product/Take-the-Lead-Book/6309?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=73 Leading Lady Coaching: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/take-the-lead-book/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

What have been some of the pivotal moments in your life? In this episode, I want to share some of mine with you. Here on the Leading Lady podcast, I've been reading one chapter a week from my book, Take The Lead. In this episode, I'm reading Chapter 11: The Pivot. If you're just joining us, you can go back to Episode 163 to start from the beginning of the book or you can jump in right here and listen to the episodes in any order! This chapter is about getting in tune with your emotions. We all respond emotionally to things every day, but sometimes those emotional responses might not look the way we want them to. By getting to the root of what causes your emotional responses, you can have more control over how you show up and respond to people and situations. You can show up as the person you really want to be. Topics covered in this episode include: How we respond to perceived threats Connecting with your emotions and identifying the truth behind them Learning your emotional triggers If you feel like your emotions sometimes stop you from showing up the way you want to and you're ready for that to change, tune in to this episode. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Purchase Take The Lead From: Amazon: https://a.co/d/9pcU25A Park Books: https://parkbooksmd.com/item/ndNZkkWlqk-PdyAQi_5lSQ Here. A Pop-Up Shop: https://www.hereapopupshop.com/product/Take-the-Lead-Book/6309?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=73 Leading Lady Coaching: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/take-the-lead-book/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

How do you feel about your relationship with your emotions? Are you constantly trying to control and suppress them? I imagine that probably doesn't feel good. I'm here to tell you that it's okay to be emotional. Here on the Leading Lady podcast, I've been reading one chapter a week from my book, Take The Lead. In this episode, I'm reading Chapter 10 and we're talking all about emotional intelligence. If you're just joining us, you can go back to Episode 163 to start from the beginning of the book or you can jump in right here and listen to the episodes in any order! So, what is emotional intelligence? That's what this chapter of Take The Lead explores. We're talking about the power of getting in tune with and taking responsibility for your emotions. Topics covered in this episode include: What emotional intelligence is How to work on your emotional intelligence Societal messages about women's emotions Learning healthy ways to cope with your emotions There's a lot of intentional work that goes into building emotional intelligence, and it starts here. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Purchase Take The Lead From: Amazon: https://a.co/d/9pcU25A Park Books: https://parkbooksmd.com/item/ndNZkkWlqk-PdyAQi_5lSQ Here. A Pop-Up Shop: https://www.hereapopupshop.com/product/Take-the-Lead-Book/6309?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=73 Leading Lady Coaching: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/take-the-lead-book/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

What does dedication mean to you? In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I'm reading Chapter 9 of my book Take The Lead. I've been reading one chapter a week, so if you're just joining us, you can go back to Episode 163 to start from the beginning of the book or you can jump in right here and listen to the episodes in any order! This chapter is from the section of my book about dedication. It talks about what it means to be desiccated to your values and to authenticity. I truly believe that life gets easier when you know what you stand for. I've experienced that in my own life, which you'll hear all about in this episode. Topics covered in this episode include: The power of knowing what you stand for Using your values as a guiding compass through life How to ask productive questions about difficult situations Staying dedicated to your values when they are challenged If you're on a path to reconnecting with your values and staying true to yourself, you'll relate to this one. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Purchase Take The Lead From: Amazon: https://a.co/d/9pcU25A Park Books: https://parkbooksmd.com/item/ndNZkkWlqk-PdyAQi_5lSQ Here. A Pop-Up Shop: https://www.hereapopupshop.com/product/Take-the-Lead-Book/6309?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=73 Leading Lady Coaching: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/take-the-lead-book/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

How often do you celebrate the tiny triumphs in your life? We're quick to cheer for what we consider to be big triumphs, but don't the biggest triumphs truly happen in the small moments? Let's celebrate the journey to becoming our most authentic selves. I've been reading one chapter a week from my book Take The Lead and you're joining us in this episode for Chapter 8: The Itsy Bitsy Triumph. You can go back to Episode 163 to start from the beginning of the book or you can jump in right here and listen to the episodes in any order! This chapter talks about uncovering your true values and sticking to them, even when it gets tough. Topics covered in this episode include: How to do the value mining exercise My journey to becoming a coach The beauty of living according to your values What it means to be authentic Join me to celebrate the triumph of being true to your values. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Purchase Take The Lead From: Amazon: https://a.co/d/9pcU25A Park Books: https://parkbooksmd.com/item/ndNZkkWlqk-PdyAQi_5lSQ Here. A Pop-Up Shop: https://www.hereapopupshop.com/product/Take-the-Lead-Book/6309?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=73 Leading Lady Coaching: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/take-the-lead-book/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Are you living as your most authentic self or do you feel the need to hide parts of yourself from the world? In this episode we're reading Chapter 7 of my book, Take The Lead. If you're just joining us, feel free to start here, or go back to Episode 163 if you want to start from the beginning of the book. In this chapter, we're talking about authenticity. I'm sharing some of my struggles with getting vulnerable, reflecting on who I really want to be, and coming out from behind the masks that I created for myself. Topics covered in this episode include: How to find your authentic self Why it can be so hard to be authentic Why getting vulnerable is worth it Deciding what kind of person you want to be If you're ready to get in touch with who you are and let that version of yourself shine, I think you'll love this episode. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Purchase Take The Lead From: Amazon: https://a.co/d/9pcU25A Park Books: https://parkbooksmd.com/item/ndNZkkWlqk-PdyAQi_5lSQ Here. A Pop-Up Shop: https://www.hereapopupshop.com/product/Take-the-Lead-Book/6309?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=73 Leading Lady Coaching: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/take-the-lead-book/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

How do you feel about the concept of hustling? We're fed the message that we need to hustle, hustle, hustle if we want to be successful, but maybe that's not really true. Here on the Leading Lady podcast, we've been reading one chapter a week from my book, Take The Lead. This week we're reading Chapter 6: The Cult of Hustle. You can listen to each chapter individually as standalone episodes, or you can go back to Episode 163 to start from the beginning of the book. As we talk about better alternatives to the hustle in this episode, we're exploring things like your belief systems, your "why," and your values. Topics covered in this episode include: The relationship between your business and your passion Why we glorify the hustle The art of rest and recovery Why hustling doesn't work Inviting more balance into your life Discovering yourself and your true values will bring you more success than hustle culture ever could. Don't believe me? Tune in. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Purchase Take The Lead From: Amazon: https://a.co/d/9pcU25A Park Books: https://parkbooksmd.com/item/ndNZkkWlqk-PdyAQi_5lSQ Here. A Pop-Up Shop: https://www.hereapopupshop.com/product/Take-the-Lead-Book/6309?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=73 Leading Lady Coaching: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/take-the-lead-book/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Are you holding onto any values or beliefs from your past that you no longer feel aligned with? It's okay to let go of old beliefs or change them to reflect what you value now. That's something I've learned throughout my life and career and it's what we're talking about in this episode. You're joining us in the middle of my book Take The Lead. I'm reading one chapter a week here on the podcast, and this week we're on Chapter 5: Change Your Shirt. You can listen to each chapter individually as standalone episodes, or you can go back to Episode 163 to start from the beginning of the book. This chapter covers my experience taking over a childcare business as a young mother, the challenges I faced during my early days in business, and the lessons learned that made me a better leader. We're talking about standards and expectations, identity, the characteristics of an effective leader, and being willing to change your beliefs as you learn and grow. Topics covered in this episode include: Creating your own rules as a business owner Overcoming insecurities and other people's judgments Being willing to change and grow Tune in to find out what I learned from the early days of my career about showing up as a good leader. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Purchase Take The Lead From: Amazon: https://a.co/d/9pcU25A Park Books: https://parkbooksmd.com/item/ndNZkkWlqk-PdyAQi_5lSQ Here. A Pop-Up Shop: https://www.hereapopupshop.com/product/Take-the-Lead-Book/6309?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=73 Leading Lady Coaching: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/take-the-lead-book/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

If you listen to the show, you probably know that I have always preferred paid advertising. The entire time I have been in business, organic marketing has not been a strength or focus of mine. That being said, I did something that made me uncomfortable. I challenged myself to post 30 Reels for 30 days to see what would happen when I actually tried out some organic marketing for my business. I went into it wanting to prove myself wrong about organic marketing and show myself that it was worth the effort. And so in this episode of Your Million Dollar Side Hustle, I'm sharing the exact results of that challenge and what it means for my business going forward. In this episode, we discuss: The three things I learned from posting 30 Reels in 30 days My honest thoughts about organic marketing with social media The conversion rate I got from my organic versus paid marketing efforts The organic marketing I'll be leaning into going forward Why working with a coach can be a game-changer for your business How I plan to increase my conversion rate in the future How I feel about organic marketing after this experiment I hope you enjoyed my honest thoughts on this experiment! In the end, it solidified why I prefer paid ads so much more than organic marketing. Make sure to tune in next week to catch my interview with Lauren Taylor and learn how she's going to be helping me with Instagram over the next several weeks! If you want to learn more from me, check out my free training to learn how I built a $1 million online course. You can also check out Powered By Passive Academy and see if it's right for you! Resources Mentioned: Free Training: How I Built a $1 Million Online Course Learn more about Powered by Passive Academy 30-day Free Trial of Kajabi, the number one tool I use in my business Never Miss a Thing: Follow the Podcast Follow Anna on Facebook Follow Anna on Instagram Follow the Podcast on Instagram Subscribe to Anna's Youtube Channel Follow & Review Are you following the podcast? If you're not, I want to encourage you to do that today so you don't miss any future episodes! I would also appreciate it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! I read each of them, and they help me make sure I am providing the content that you love to hear!

***TW: mentions of sexual assault If you had the power to alter anything in your past, what would you change? For a long time, I would have told you about the pain, confusion, and loss that I would erase from my life, but now my answer is very different. I wouldn't change anything about my past because those experiences made me who I am today. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I'm reading Chapter 3 of my book Take The Lead, and as you can probably tell, this is a chapter about learning to embrace and celebrate yourself. If you want to start from the beginning of the book, go back to episode 163, but you can listen to these episodes in any order! Topics covered in this episode include: Learning to embrace your story Identifying generational insecurities that we've inherited Why so many of us are existing in survival mode Everything that you have endured has made you stronger and shaped you into the incredible leading lady that you are today. Tune in to join me in a celebration of our whole selves, scars and all. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Purchase Take The Lead From: Amazon: https://a.co/d/9pcU25A Park Books: https://parkbooksmd.com/item/ndNZkkWlqk-PdyAQi_5lSQ Here. A Pop-Up Shop: https://www.hereapopupshop.com/product/Take-the-Lead-Book/6309?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=73 Leading Lady Coaching: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/take-the-lead-book/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Have you ever felt like you had to hide behind a mask to be accepted? In this episode, I'm reading Chapter 2 of my book Take The Lead. If you want to start from the beginning of the book, go back to episode 163, but really you can listen to these episodes in any order! This chapter covers some difficult years of my life. We're talking about pageants, high school, female rivalry, masks, and identity. It's hard for me to revisit the years of my life that were filled with so much insecurity. I did learn a lot from those experiences, but that doesn't make it any easier to remember them. However, now I know that I was able to pull through and discover who I really am. Today I connect with leading ladies like you by showing up as myself, being vulnerable, and sharing my insecurities. That feels a lot better than trying to hide behind a mask. Topics covered in this episode include: The masks we learn to wear throughout life Reconnecting with your identity Messages we internalize about ourselves as children Finding your authenticity If you're ready to take off your mask and show up as your true self, I think you'll love this episode. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Purchase Take The Lead From: Amazon: https://a.co/d/9pcU25A Park Books: https://parkbooksmd.com/item/ndNZkkWlqk-PdyAQi_5lSQ Here. A Pop-Up Shop: https://www.hereapopupshop.com/product/Take-the-Lead-Book/6309?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=73 Leading Lady Coaching: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/take-the-lead-book/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

***TW: mentions of SIDS and sexual assault If you've ever wanted to know a little more about me and my background, listen up. In the last episode of the podcast, we started reading my book, Take The Lead, together. Each week, I'm reading one chapter of the book to you here on the Leading Lady podcast. In this episode, we're covering Chapter 1: Values Grow Up. This chapter is focused on lessons I learned from experiences in my childhood that I have kept, refined, or let go of. We're all shaped by the lessons we learned in childhood, but have you ever stopped to ask yourself whether some of those lessons are more harmful than helpful? Topics covered in this episode include: What my early years were like The power of recognizing patterns and removing yourself from unhealthy ones Letting go of mentalities that no longer serve you Join me as I reflect on the childhood experiences that made me who I am today. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Purchase Take The Lead From: Amazon: https://a.co/d/9pcU25A Park Books: https://parkbooksmd.com/item/ndNZkkWlqk-PdyAQi_5lSQ Here. A Pop-Up Shop: https://www.hereapopupshop.com/product/Take-the-Lead-Book/6309?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=73 Leading Lady Coaching: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/take-the-lead-book/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Do you have any fun vacations planned in the upcoming months? I don't know about you, but one of the things I love to do on vacation and in the summer months is read. This summer, I want to invite you to read my book, Take The Lead, with me. I'm going to be reading one chapter a week right here on the podcast. I'm looking forward to sharing my thoughts with you, hearing yours, and getting stuck back into this book that means so much to me. We're kicking it off in this episode with the prologue. I'll set the scene for the rest of the book, give you an idea of what it's all about, and share some of the themes that are most important to me like leadership, authenticity, and community. Topics covered in this episode include: My plans for the upcoming episodes of the podcast The prologue of my book The value of stories I hope you'll join me on this journey as we read my book together, whether you tune in to every episode or you just catch a chapter here and there. Thanks for being here for the beginning! Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Purchase Take The Lead From: Amazon: https://a.co/d/9pcU25A Park Books: https://parkbooksmd.com/item/ndNZkkWlqk-PdyAQi_5lSQ Here. A Pop-Up Shop: https://www.hereapopupshop.com/product/Take-the-Lead-Book/6309?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=73 Leading Lady Coaching: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/take-the-lead-book/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Do you feel like you are living as your best self right now? If not, could your schedule be part of what's holding you back? Time and priority management play an important role in setting yourself up for success as your best self. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I want to get to the bottom of why your ideal schedule looks so different from your actual schedule and how that's holding you back from living your best life. Topics covered in this episode include: Why your daily schedule is getting thrown off The importance of scheduling your priorities How to create a schedule as someone who likes flexibility What my scheduling process looks like If you feel like no matter how many times you create a schedule, it always falls apart, this is for you. And, if you're someone who feels too restricted by a schedule, I have advice for you too, so don't skip this one! Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Book a Coaching Call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Did you know that as a small business owner, you could be doing contract work for the government? In this episode, I'm joined by Leading Lady Ambassador Lisa Van Wormer to talk all about government contracting. There's not a lot of help out there when it comes to getting into government contract work, which is why Lisa is so passionate about helping small business owners figure it out. She's giving us the scoop on how to get into government contracting, things to consider before looking into federal or state contracting, and all the basics that you need to know. After almost two decades of a mixture of military, government, and civilian service, Lisa Van Wormer set out to create an opportunity where she could combine her passion for serving her community and her experience in the federal systems to pursue projects that directly support her community and have the impact potential to truly make a lasting mark and change the world. Topics covered in this episode include: How government contracting works and who it's for Why the government is moving towards hiring small businesses What you need to know if you want to be hired by the government If you're curious about government contract jobs, tune in. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Visit Lisa's Website: www.abradoanalytics.com Book a Coaching Call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Are you constantly asking yourself things like: am I doing enough? Am I showing up? Am I delivering on what I said I wanted to deliver? Are people happy with my work? Like many other high-achieving women, you're facing the anxiety that comes from striving for perfection. It can be easy to get stuck in that place, but there are things you can do to recenter yourself and squash those feelings that are holding you back. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I'm getting real and sharing what works for me when I get caught up in striving for perfection. Topics covered in this episode include: Why perfectionism causes unnecessary anxiety How to recenter yourself when perfectionism throws you off-course Grounding questions to ask yourself If you're struggling with anxiety and the need for perfection, you're not alone. Tune in to find out what you can do to overcome them. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Book a Coaching Call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

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. Resources Mentioned: Follow Susan on LinkedIn Visit the Earth Science Information Partners website Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Let's connect on Facebook and Instagram!

Do you practice self-care? We hear all the time that self-care is so important. We are always encouraged to practice it with meditation, bubble baths, and walks. But the world and all of our expectations, responsibilities, and commitments can make any form of real self-care feel impossible. We have families and businesses and friends, and it's easy to prioritize ourselves last! In this episode of The Leading Lady Podcast, I'm sharing why self-care is actually an act of bravery and why you need to start making yourself a priority in your life for your own well-being. As high-achieving women, it's scary to take a step back when we need it because we don't want to let anyone down. That means that you have to say no and back out of commitments when you over-committed yourself, and it takes courage to admit to others that you need to prioritize your mental health. In a world where we are idolized for stretching ourselves too thin, being a part of hustle culture, and being seen as a woman that can do all the things, it is so easy for self-care to just fall off our radar. You can't light yourself on fire to keep others warm. Self-care isn't selfish, it's a necessity. Tune in to hear more about why practicing self-care is an act of bravery and how to start making it a priority. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach

Why is it so hard to let go of things, even when you know they are no longer serving you? I think we've all experienced holding onto something for longer than we needed to, so why do we do it? In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I'm uncovering the truth about why it can be so hard to let go of things in your business and why you need to do it anyway. If you've experienced this, I want you to know that you're not alone. I just went through this in my own business and I've spoken to so many other business owners who have been through it too. That's how I know we need to talk about it. Topics covered in this episode include: Why we confuse signs that we need to let go of something as signs of failure What causes us to hold on tighter when we should be letting go How to know if it's time to let go of something in your business If you're holding onto something that you know you need to let go of, this is a judgment-free place to get started. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Book a Coaching Call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Have you ever had professional branding photos taken for your business? In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I'm joined by Maureen Porto to talk about the art of branding photography and how to use it to put your best foot forward as a business owner. Maureen is sharing why branding photography is one of the best investments you can make for your business and what results you can expect from having your brand photographs taken. Maureen Porto is an award-winning portrait photographer passionate about helping ambitious, camera-shy professionals create eye-catching headshots and elevated marketing images. Her modern business portraits and magnetic brand marketing photos are known to attract ideal audience attention and drive results. Over the last 15 years, her work has been featured in People Magazine, Elle, House Beautiful, Washingtonian, and countless other local and national publications. Topics covered in this episode include: Finding a renewed sense of purpose through how you see yourself The importance of showing your face in your business Why it's worth it to invest in a branding photographer If you've ever had questions about the process of getting professional photos taken, this episode has the answers for you. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Visit Maureen's Website: www.maureenporto.com Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Do you ever feel like you're not good enough? Like you made the wrong decision? Like everyone else is ahead of you? Let's talk about shame. This episode of the Leading Lady podcast is all about how shame shows up in our businesses, why it's there, and what you can do to get rid of it. The more we talk about it, the less power it has over us. I'm sharing practical steps to overcome shame in your business. Topics covered in this episode include: What causes you to feel shame about your business Why you never need to feel ashamed of your business decisions How to take the shame out of the things you are ashamed of Shame is heavy. It's time to lighten the burden. Let's get started! Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Book a Coaching Call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Are you in survival mode right now? Do you feel like you're barely hanging on? In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I'm talking about the difference between surviving and thriving in your leadership role and what it takes to move from surviving to thriving. When you're in a season of survival, it can seem impossible to find a way out, but I promise there is one. I'm teaching you exactly what to do when you don't know how to get out of survival mode without your business dying, and it's probably easier than you think. There are simple steps that you can follow to strengthen your business and team and get back to doing what you do best. Topics covered in this episode include: Why you can't survive and thrive at the same time What to do when you're in survival mode How to get back to basics with your whole team If you've been in survival mode for a while and you're struggling to find a way out, you're not alone. Start listening to find out how to go from surviving to thriving. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Book a Coaching Call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Let's talk about perimenopause and menopause. I don't think we talk about it enough. Menopause usually sneaks up on us. Symptoms go from small annoyances to making life pretty miserable and it can feel like it happens overnight. Taking care of your whole self as a human being is part of taking care of your business. That's why I think this is important to talk about on the podcast and why I've invited Dr. Sara Poldmae to join us. Dr. Sara Poldmae is a doctor of Chinese medicine, licensed acupuncturist, and certified functional medicine practitioner. Dr. Sara completed her doctorate at the Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, California. With over 20 years of experience treating women with hormonal struggles, Dr. Sara is an expert in all things women's health. She has a strong interest in treating women with PCOS, women trying to conceive, and women going through perimenopause. She is passionate about empowering women to create healthy, balanced, and fulfilling lives. Tune in to learn some of the common signs and symptoms, how to support your body, and why you should embrace the beauty of aging. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Visit Dr. Sara's Website: www.meadowhillwellness.com Follow @drsarapoldmae on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarapoldmae/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

When was the last time you prioritized rest? Liz Murphy is back for another episode to ask me more questions, and this time they're all about what to do when things get to be too much. We've all been there. The work keeps piling on and you start to feel out of control. When it happens, it can be really hard to figure out how to get yourself out of that situation and back on track. In this episode, Liz and I are talking about how to slow down, pause, and hit the reset button when things get to be too much. I'm teaching you how to make time for yourself, schedule rest, and check in with your bandwidth, all while keeping your clients happy and your commitments met. If you're struggling to juggle everything right now, take a deep breath and tune in. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Book a Coaching Call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

When you're planning in your business, do you try to tune everything else out, or do you let all the other areas of your life inform what you want for your business? In this episode, my dear friend and fellow ambassador Liz Murphy is taking over and we're switching seats. She's here to interview me and pick my brain about my VIP Strategy Day and what really goes into strategically planning a business. The main question that I'm answering is: why do we need to look at every area of our lives in order to effectively strategically plan our businesses? I believe that you need to be looking at and talking about yourself as a woman, human, wife, friend, and all the other titles that are important to you before you can show up as your best self as a business owner. Why is that? You'll have to tune in to the episode to find out! Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Book a Coaching Call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Hands up if you've ever found yourself in a situation where you've overcommitted and don't know how you're going to be able to pull everything off. I know I have. What do you do when you've made a commitment but you know you can't deliver on it at your best? Life happens! No matter how carefully you plan, sometimes circumstances will change. We're all human, after all. Backing out of commitments can be uncomfortable, but sometimes it's necessary. So, let's talk about the best way to do it when you have to. I've learned that when you communicate early and honestly about your situation, people are extremely understanding and even gain respect for your integrity. We're talking about when, why, and how to back out of commitments to protect your time and energy while still maintaining good business relationships. If you're someone who avoids difficult conversations at all costs, this is for you. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Book a Coaching Call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Do you ever feel like everything is falling apart at once? My word for 2023 is "simplify," but so far 2023 has been anything but simple. Pretty much everything that could go wrong has gone wrong. But you know what? I realized that it had to fall apart before I could put it back in a simpler way. Sometimes you have to make a mess before things can be put back together, and that's what has been happening. The question is, how do you get through the mess without feeling completely overwhelmed, discouraged, and defeated? In this episode, I'm teaching you the process that you can use to get through the mess and simplify your life and business. Spoiler alert: it has a lot to do with your values. If you're ready to simplify, this episode is for you. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Book a Discovery Call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Are you still trying to figure out your goals for 2023? Maybe you thought you had your goals set and now you've changed your mind, or maybe you haven't set any goals yet at all. Either way, it's okay. This is the perfect time to consider your goals for the year; you haven't missed the deadline. Erin Harrigan is joining us in this episode to talk about setting goals that are aligned with your values. Sometimes we set goals because we feel like we should, or because we see other people setting them, but have you stopped to ask yourself what you really want? Erin Harrigan is a Christian wife, mom, and international coach/speaker, helping women tune out the world, tune into God's truth and turn up focus to redefine hustle & pursue success in God's way. Tune in to find out how to set goals that work for you and move you closer to the life you want, not the life someone else wants. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Visit Erin's Website: https://erinharrigan.com Follow Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehustlewithheartcoach Follow @erindharrigan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erindharrigan 4 Keys to Redefine Hustle and Escape Overwhelm for Your Biz: https://erinharrigan.com/4Keys Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Welcome to 2023! I can't believe that Leading Lady is going into its third year, and I want to take a moment to thank you for being a listener and subscriber. I am thrilled to be a resource for you and to have a space where we can talk about real things like leadership, business, and being the best version of ourselves. If you're new to the show or it's been a while, I wanted to take a minute to re-introduce myself. In this episode of Leading Lady, I'm sharing how I got started, who I am, and what my background is. Since it's the new year, I thought it was the perfect time to do that and give you a little information on why the Leading Lady coaching community exists. I learned a lot about business, life, and leadership in the time since starting my first business which led me to where I am today. When you're looking for a coach to help you achieve your goals, it's important for you to know their background so that you can understand if they truly know where you're coming from or the complexity of the issues you are experiencing. So I want you to have a good idea of who I am and where I have been. I know what it took for me to take control of my life and business, and that's why I want to share my perspective and journey with you. If you want to learn even more about my background and how I got here, make sure to tune in! Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Book a complimentary call with me: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

It's officially 2023! I can't believe the new year is finally here. Welcome back! To kick off this year, I want to use this episode of Leading Lady to discuss how to know when it's time to invest in coaching. I work with clients in several different ways. There's usually a common theme for when people reach out to me. The first is someone new to business and they want to get set up for success so that they can work smarter, not harder. They want guidance so that they can get a jump start on building their business with confidence and ease. The second type of person that reaches out to me is generally an established business. They've been in business for a while and they're really good at what they do. They're so successful and now their business has taken over their life. So they find themselves struggling with work-life balance, boundaries, and priority management. They feel like their business owns them. Furthermore, I work with people in a group coaching capacity and through the Annapolis Collective. So how do you know if it's time for you to invest in coaching? I'm often surprised at how women will put off investing in themselves. When you invest in coaching, you are investing in yourself. It pays off in so many ways. Tune in to learn more about how I work with business owners and how to know if you should make 2023 the year you take the leap and invest in yourself with coaching. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Book a call with me: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

How well do you know your worth? In this episode, I want to tell you a story. I recently had an exchange that left me with a better understanding of what it means to know your worth and what you bring to the table. As you'll hear in the episode, it left me pretty stunned for a moment, but I'm really proud of how I handled it, and I want to share that with you. Want to know how I handled it so well? Because I know my own worth and I'm confident in what I bring to the table. That's what I want for you too! If this is something you struggle with (trust me, we've all been there), I hope this episode helps! Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

How do you know when it's time to hire a graphic designer for your business? The graphics you use in your business are so important and as small business owners, investing in a graphic designer that really captures your business and your brand is so important. In this episode of Leading Lady, I sat down with a Leading Lady ambassador and dear friend of mine, Jennifer Osterhouse to talk about how to know if you should hire a graphic designer for your business. Jennifer Osterhouse is a graphic designer with over 25 years of experience in direct response design, publication design, and marketing material design. She helps clients uplevel their marketing materials by designing custom-branded print and digital marketing assets to promote the products and services your business has to offer. She believes in quality design, clear messaging, and professional standards in every project she does. Her passion is helping businesses put their best foot forward with unforgettable, eye-catching graphic designs. While there are many parts of your business that you'll likely want to take care of yourself, sometimes there are things that should be handed off to a professional. If you are in a place financially where you can invest in a graphic designer, it can make a huge difference and take your business to the next level. Having quality marketing materials removes the hesitation to share your business with the world which increases brand awareness and attracts new clients. Tune in to learn more about the benefits of hiring a graphic designer for your business. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Visit Jennifer's website: https://jenniferosterhouse.com/ Get her freebie: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d3LK7XW8aPfpjIuAaGBWg7CJSLLUwuga/view?usp=share_link Check out the Leading Lady Ambassadors magazine: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/ambassadors/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Do you find yourself wondering where to turn for help when it comes to raising a teenager? When your kids are little you have parent-and-baby groups and all kinds of guides to your child's developmental stages, but where does that level of support and community go as your kids get older? If you have a lot of unanswered questions about raising teens, you're not alone. Parents need just as much support through the transition into teen years as their kids do and our guest in this episode, Sam Straub, wants you to be confident that you know what you're doing and that you're raising your kids to be the independent adults that you want them to be. In this episode, Sam is sharing her advice on how to find support and confidence as you adjust to raising a teenager. A veteran educator and long-time school counselor with a clinical counseling license, Sam has spent her entire career supporting teens and the adults who care for them. She blends vast professional expertise with her sense of humor and authenticity to help parents navigate the ups and downs of raising teens. Clients appreciate her down-to-Earth and non-judgemental approach. Further, Sam is a parent of two teens herself. She's been in the trenches and understands firsthand the rollercoaster ride that comes with raising adolescents. If you feel like you're winging it with your teenager, this is the episode you need. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Follow Sam on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeenSavvyCoachingwithSamanthaStraub Follow Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teensavvycoaching/ Connect with Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-straub-8ab67337/ Boost Your After-School Check-Ins: 15 Things to Say Instead of "How Was Your Day" Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Have you ever let imposter syndrome influence your career decisions? If so, this episode is for you! When planning out our careers, it is easy to get so caught up in the little things that you get frustrated and feel like you aren't making progress. Looking at the bigger picture and focusing on your long-term goals is so important if you want to move forward. In this episode of Leading Lady, we are chatting with Melanie Mitchell about how to achieve all of your career goals and live a more fulfilling life. Driven by a deep desire to help people find meaningful and fulfilling work, Melanie draws heavily from 18 years of recruiting and staffing experience to her Career & Life Coaching Practice. She brings an innate knowledge of the market of having spent her entire career where her success was determined by her ability to help her candidate get hired! Focused on providing a clear structured framework, now as a Career Coach she works to help her clients better understand themselves and make better career decisions. Melanie's experience spans multiple industries and individuals that have experience from college graduates to C-Level Executives across the United States. Tune in as we discuss addressing imposter syndrome, comparisons, and the fear of the unknowns, and how to start setting and achieving your career goals. Resources Mentioned: Visit Melanie's website Follow Melanie on LinkedIn Follow Melanie on Twitter Follow Melanie on Instagram Follow Melanie on Facebook Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Let's connect on Facebook and Instagram!

In today's society, we are all about the hustle. We are told over and over that in order to achieve success, we have to hustle day and night. While this may be true in some instances, it's not always the case. The truth is that overwhelm and overachievement are not requirements for business success. In this special replay episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I chat with Erin Harrigan about how to remember God's purpose in your business and go forward with balance. Erin Harrigan is a Christian wife, mom, and speaker/coach who helps women tune out the world, tune into God's truth and turn up focus to redefine hustle and pursue success God's way. The first step in doing this is getting clear on what your values are in your business and in your life and then growing your business with clarity, consistency, and commitment. Balance is a verb and this is how you can succeed without sacrificing your priorities. I know you're going to love this conversation with Erin, so tune in! Resources Mentioned: Follow Erin on Facebook Follow Erin on Instagram Get the 4 Keys to Redefine Hustle and Escape Overwhelm for Your Biz free here Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Let's connect on Facebook and Instagram!

How do you know what to invest in your business, when to invest it, and the order in which you should be investing? This question comes up a lot in my Masterclass group and my individual clients, and it is a good question. I'm not going to sugarcoat it, it costs money to make money. You have to invest in your business in order to build your business. In this episode of Leading Lady, I'm sharing how to know when to invest in your business and what you should invest in. No one starts a business without having to put forth an investment of either time or money. Investing in your business is a way to level up with how you're showing up as a professional. So where do you start? It can be overwhelming to make this decision. The truth is that business isn't really linear. You just have to start where you are. Setting money aside and knowing that you're going to use it to invest in your business is a constant part of being a business owner. It's a huge leap of faith but you're always going to be investing in something with either your time or money. Tune in to learn more about what to invest in and when. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Check out the coaching school I attended: https://www.ipeccoaching.com/ Learn more about the ambassadors: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/ambassadors/ Book a call with me: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach

Having an understanding of finances is such an important skill and tool that women need to truly be leaders in their lives. We all have blind spots, but working with a financial planner could help us avoid financial issues that we might not even know existed. In this episode of Leading Lady, I sat down with Bridget Borel to talk more about finances and how women can start living and spending in accordance with their values and find financial wellness. Bridget always says that money isn't math, and math isn't money. Financial decisions come in the context of our lives – events and relationships that shape who we are and how we live. She is driven to connect her clients with the resources they need to meet their goals and dreams. Her greatest joy is working with women of leadership, ambition, and mission. That could mean a retired public servant, an entrepreneurial scientist balancing the needs of her business and her family, or a Gold Star widow running a non-profit to help other grieving families. These women have a purpose, and she is privileged to help them live out that purpose. She came to the financial industry through work in insurance as well as research for a wealth management firm. As a fee-only financial planner, she's in the best position she can be to help clients solve their own financial puzzles. She holds a BS from Tulane University and lives in Annapolis with her three children. Her free time is filled with CrossFit, stand-up paddle boarding, cooking, and live music. Tune in to learn more about what a financial planner can do for you! Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Visit her website: https://rcsplanning.com/ Get her freebie: https://rcsplanning.com/insights/do-your-finances-align-with-your-values Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach

Let's talk about publishing. For any book, there is so much that goes on behind the scenes to put those books in the hands of the readers. I got a firsthand look at it while I was working on publishing my book, Take the Lead. Today on Leading Lady, I sat down with Hannah Kates, the CEO and chief editor at Lofthouse Publishing. She is my editor and dear friend and the whole reason that my book, Take The Lead, even made it out into the world. Hannah is passionate about empowering others with publishing in an ethical way. There's a huge need for better publishing and she is doing what she can to improve it as much as possible. There's an impact that needs to be made with publishing. We need to stop looking at books as the product. The product is so much more than that. At Lofthouse Publishing, they strive to publish books that you don't just read and then put down. They publish books that take you on a journey and change you forever. Everyone has a story, and your story is valid. Tune in to learn more about Lofthouse Publishing and what you need to know if you are thinking about publishing your book. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Visit the Lofthouse Publishing website: https://lofthousepublishing.com/ Book a discovery call with Hannah: https://lofthousepublishing.com/schedule-a-consultation/ Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach

How can you show up in business or life if your body, or more precisely, how you feel about your body, is holding you back? This is something that so many women struggle with. If you think this way, please know that you are not alone. It's really hard to be a human - especially a female - in the diet culture that we live in. Your body is most definitely not a problem. The problem is the toxic diet culture we all live in that tells us there's a right way or a wrong way to have a body or that promotes unrealistic, largely unattainable, and frankly, ever-changing body ideals. In this episode of Leading Lady, we are doing another podcast takeover with Leading Lady Ambassador Elizabeth Harris! She's a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor with a virtual nutrition practice. She empowers women to find peaceful solutions to food and nutrition without dieting or stressing about the scale with intuitive eating and body image healing. Your body is not a fashion statement. We may not be able to change the culture itself, but we can change how we react to it. Elizabeth explores how we can turn inward with science and self-compassion and weather the storm of diet culture. Tune in to learn more about how to do it! Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Join the Health and Healing Intuitive Eating Community: www.facebook.com/groups/nutritioncoachingwithRDNElizabeth How to Break Up With Dieting For Good mini-course: elizabethharrisnutrition.com/how-to-break-up-with-dieting-for-good Check out Elizabeth's website: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/ Follow Elizabeth on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethharrisnutrition Book an Intro to Intuitive Eating call: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/private-intuitive-eating-coaching Check out Elizabeth's new podcast, Wellness: Rebranded: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-rebranded/id1651744916 Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach

We all need a hearty helping of resiliency when it comes to food, nutrition, and body image. The truth is, we live in a toxic diet culture where we are inundated with messages telling us our bodies aren't good enough or that we are projects that need to be fixed. We are constantly confronted with unrealistic body ideals and endlessly told that we need to lose weight in order to be healthier and happier or to feel more comfortable and confident. All of this messaging can make healthy eating overly complicated, stressful, anxiety-inducing, or guilt-inducing. This can make us mistrust our bodies. It's no wonder that we are having a hard time feeling resilient when it comes to our food and eating. In this episode of Leading Lady, we are doing another podcast takeover with Leading Lady Ambassador Elizabeth Harris! She's a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor with a virtual nutrition practice. She empowers women to find peaceful solutions to food and nutrition without dieting or stressing about the scale with intuitive eating and body image healing. Elizabeth is diving into the topic of resiliency when it comes to our healthy choices. There's so much information out there that it can be so frustrating and easy to feel like you just can't do what you are "supposed" to do. Elizabeth is sharing mindset shifts that will help you become more resilient when it comes to your health. Tune in to learn more about how you can break free of diet culture for good and develop resiliency when it comes to nurturing your body. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Join the Health and Healing Intuitive Eating Community: www.facebook.com/groups/nutritioncoachingwithRDNElizabeth How to Break Up With Dieting For Good mini-course: elizabethharrisnutrition.com/how-to-break-up-with-dieting-for-good Check out Elizabeth's website: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/ Follow Elizabeth on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethharrisnutrition Book an Intro to Intuitive Eating call: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/private-intuitive-eating-coaching Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach

Have you ever felt guilty for eating something that you thought you shouldn't? Or do you ever think things like, "I can't have sweets, they're bad for me," or, "I shouldn't have carbs because they'll make me gain weight?" In intuitive eating, we call these the food police. They're essentially these thoughts that we all have swirling in our heads about what we're supposed to eat. It's like our own inner judge and jury that tell us whether the food we are eating is good or bad. Have you ever wondered where exactly they came from? The truth is that a vast majority of the time, they come from diet culture and they are not helping us! They come straight from weight loss companies that are selling diets or meal plans or other people trying to make money off of us. In this episode of Leading Lady, we are doing another podcast takeover with Leading Lady Ambassador Elizabeth Harris! She's a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor with a virtual nutrition practice. She empowers women to find peaceful solutions to food and nutrition without dieting or stressing about the scale with intuitive eating and body image healing. Elizabeth is diving into the topic of food police and "shoulding" all over your food choices. We are human and there is so much more to our health and well-being than the food we eat or how much we exercise. Tune in to learn more about shutting out the food police and developing healthier habits around food and exercise. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Join the Health and Healing Intuitive Eating Community: www.facebook.com/groups/nutritioncoachingwithRDNElizabeth How to Break Up With Dieting For Good mini-course: elizabethharrisnutrition.com/how-to-break-up-with-dieting-for-good Check out Elizabeth's website: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/ Follow Elizabeth on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethharrisnutrition Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach

How is your relationship with health and food? In this episode of Leading Lady, we are doing a podcast takeover with Leading Lady Ambassador Elizabeth Harris! She's a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor with a virtual nutrition practice. She empowers women to find peaceful solutions to food and nutrition without dieting or stressing about the scale with intuitive eating and body image healing. Today you'll learn five healthy eating myths that are really common. We need to squash these myths forever so that we can instead focus on genuine, supportive, gentle nutrition and self-care. This topic is so important because the research shows that a majority of diets fail long-term. Most people end up gaining the weight back one to five years later because they are so restrictive. But healthy eating should be pleasurable, not restrictive! The intuitive eating approach to health is a great way to shift into a healthier lifestyle without depriving yourself or putting your body into starvation mode. Having a happy and healthy relationship with food is part of well-being. Tune in to learn more about the common myths in the health world and how to break through them and live your happiest, healthiest life. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Join the Health and Healing Intuitive Eating Community: www.facebook.com/groups/nutritioncoachingwithRDNElizabeth How to Break Up With Dieting For Good mini-course: elizabethharrisnutrition.com/how-to-break-up-with-dieting-for-good Check out Elizabeth's website: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/ Follow Elizabeth on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethharrisnutrition Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach

It's no secret that running a business can be scary. You grow a business, put yourself out there, and depend on other people. It can be overwhelming at times and feel impossible to run your business without fear. Now, I don't like the term fearless. In fact, I don't think that we can be fearless. It's a very real emotion and there is no denying that. However, running our business out of fear can seriously derail us. It can stop us from running our business in alignment with our core mission, vision, and values. I've seen my share of struggles with my businesses in the last couple of years. I know how easy it is to let fear drive your decisions in your business and I've had to take a step back and reevaluate. As business owners, it's our responsibility to set the mission, vision, and values of our organization and hold people accountable, and you can't do that from a place of fear. Your quality and standards will suffer and you'll compromise the integrity of your business. Tune in to learn more about how to let go of that fear and start bravely leading your business! Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach

Do you have systems in place in your business? Life happens sometimes, and as business owners it can be difficult to maintain normal business operations when things come up. In this episode of Leading Lady, I'm sharing why we need to have systems and processes, especially when we're down. If you have been following me, you probably know that July and August were very busy for me and I really needed to step away and take a pause from all things business related. Having said that, it doesn't mean that my business stopped. As high-achieving women, entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders of organizations, we know that we can't just bring everything to a screeching halt. Things have to keep moving, even without us. Because of my systems and processes, I was able to take a step back when I needed to. My team knew what to do, even without me there. Things continued to run and I was able to get the rest I needed to keep operating at my best. Tune in to learn more about the systems and processes you need to have in place so that you can take the time off when you need it without slowing down your business progress. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach

In this episode of Leading Lady, I want to share my experience with my daughter who recently went through sorority recruitment, or rush, as a freshman in college. I'm sharing my perspective on this topic because recently, someone posted in the Leading Lady Facebook group that she had been hearing horror stories and wanted perspective on it because her daughter was thinking about rushing. People feel pretty passionately about sororities. Some feel it's archaic and toxic, some think it's a wonderful experience and really appreciate the community and the opportunities that being in a sorority presents. My experience with this whole process was a bit of a culture shock, to be honest. However, it's important to remember that everyone's experience is unique to them. There is no right or wrong blanket statement when it comes to sororities. My daughter and I both learned a lot from this experience. One of the biggest takeaways from this is that no one likes rejection, but it is a very real part of life. As much as rejection hurts, we have to recognize that it's not our place to determine if we are the right fit for someone else. We should instead focus on looking for situations where we are wanted, celebrated, and accepted. Tune in to learn more about our experience with the sorority recruitment process and what we learned from rejection. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach

Does your audience understand your business and how you serve them? In today's episode of Leading Lady, I'm sharing how to structure your presentations and workshops in a clear and concise way so that your audience knows who you are, who you serve, how you serve, and why they need you. I recently started a program called the Annapolis Collective. It's a networking and education group hosted in my new office and event space. One of the bonuses of being a member of the collective is that members can use the space to host their own presentations and workshops for their audience. With this opportunity, I was getting a lot of women coming to me asking how they can build a workshop or the best way to present their businesses at these meetings in a non-salesy or corny way. When you're mapping out your presentations, workshops, and even just the conversations you're having, it's really important that you identify and answer all of the fundamental questions of who, what, when, where, why, and how so that you can truly inspire people to work with you. Tune in to learn more about how to turn these elements into a presentation or workshop that converts. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: How to Structure Your Presentations: Grab this download on my website show notes for this episode! www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach

Have you ever thought about writing a book? On this week's episode of Leading Lady, I'm sharing what a book can do for your business. When I wrote my book Take The Lead, it really helped me in my coaching business and I think that for many of you, it could be instrumental in your business success as well. If you're a coach or someone who creates a lot of content that you use with your clients or the services you offer, and you have been thinking about writing a book, this episode is definitely for you. I am here to tell you that writing a book can be a game changer in your business. Your credibility is increased and it's a really powerful way to be able to illustrate your personal and professional value. What's not to love? You'll be amazed at the numerous opportunities that are available to you as a published author. You can really reach an audience beyond your own by showing up in other networks and connecting with new potential clients. There's only so much we are able to say in daily conversations and writing a book can help you connect with clients and potential clients on a much deeper level. Tune in to hear more about how writing a book can grow your business and your impact. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Schedule a consultation with Lofthouse Publishing: https://lofthousepublishing.com/schedule-a-consultation/ Get the freebie to learn if publishing a book is right for you: https://www.dropbox.com/t/lG9GcLsXGFU82CpD Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach