Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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. 

In this replay episode of 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. 

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Resources Mentioned: 

Visit the Lofthouse Publishing website: https://www.authorhannahkates.com/services/publishing/ 

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In this episode of Leading Lady, I want to share my experience with my daughter who went through sorority recruitment, or rush, as a freshman in college.

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. 

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Resources Mentioned:

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How the heck do you get started with SEO?! Great question. Maybe I can help. 

I know that SEO can be overwhelming to those of us who don’t understand it, so I’ve recruited the help of my good friend and fellow Leading Lady Chrissy Rey to share her insider knowledge of SEO and teach you how to use it to get more eyes on your business. 

If you want to learn how to show up in a Google search, get more visits to your website, and grow your audience, just by optimizing things you’re already doing, this episode of the Leading Lady podcast is for you.

Chrissy is the founder and president of Pongos Interactive. She has over 30 years of experience in web development and a passion for helping non-technical business owners succeed online. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Three ways you can show up in search results

• How to come up with keywords like a pro

• Insider tips to have better SEO than your competitors

Welcome to your 20-minute guide to SEO!

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned: 

Get the Free SEO Action Plan: https://websitesuccessacademy.com/op/seo-action-plan

 Get the SEO Crash Course Replay: https://websitesuccessacademy.com/checkouts/seo-crash-course-replay/

Get the Keyword Research Package: https://pongos.com/keyword-research-package/

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Is your work aligned with your joy?

It is so important that we stand in our authenticity and do the work that lights us up. 

In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I am chatting with Beth Nolan about finding your joy, creating your own path to success, and building a business that fits the needs of your family. 

Beth knows a thing or two about finding success in the work you love. She used her knowledge of the education system and created her own business, Education Team Allies, to ensure that children are receiving the educational support necessary to meet their goals.

Since 1999, Beth has worked in a variety of roles within the educational arena. During this time, her passion for ensuring that all children have access to educational environments that meet their unique learning needs has gained greater depth. 

She has so much knowledge to share about how you can be in alignment with your authenticity and find joy in the work you do which is why this is a fan favorite episode! Her message is worth soaking in again, so tune in even if you’ve heard this conversation before!!

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Beth’s website: https://educationteamallies.com

Follow Beth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educationteamallies/

Follow Beth on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educationteamallies

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Are you a working mom?

In today’s episode of Leading Lady, I’m talking about the unique challenges and circumstances I have faced as a working mom myself. Before you think that this episode is about how much harder it is being a working mom than it is for other women in business, I want to say that I have tried very hard not to tie up my identity in motherhood. 

I believe that we are unique and whole just as women alone. Our roles as moms and entrepreneurs are just other facets of us. 

This is why I am not a fan of words like mompreneur and mom boss. They get under my skin because my husband has never been called a dadpreneur or a dad boss. In general, men don’t lead with parenthood as their identifier. 

I’m not going to debate who has it harder in this episode, glorify working moms, or minimize women building careers without children. The purpose of this episode is simply to share that yes, I am a mom, I do run my own businesses alongside raising my family, and it does present some challenges.

If you are a mom and you want to feel validated, seen, heard, or just get some tips on how to balance it all, make sure to tune in to this episode. 

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

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Prioritizing exercise isn’t easy especially when it is viewed as a punishment rather than a celebration. Do you agree?

Sometimes we forget about all of the things that our bodies are capable of because we are so caught up in a meal that we ate, fitting into a certain size, or wishing we had a toned stomach.

One thing I have learned over the years is that this mindset does not allow anyone to see their body for what it is - powerful, beautiful, and worth celebrating. Whether you enjoy 20-minute walks or lifting heavy weights, moving your body should always be empowering.

In this episode, I am chatting with my personal trainer Tara De Leon about the importance of exercise - no matter how you choose to move your body. This is one of the most listened-to episodes ever on the podcast, so I decided it was time to bring it back—especially because this message is worth repeating.

Tara De Leon has over 18 years of experience in the fitness industry. She has done everything from teaching water aerobics to personal training to even being a collegiate strength coach. As the Personal Training Coordinator at Edgewater Fitness, Tara helps women be confident and badass by teaching them to lift heavy weights. Outside of the gym, Tara loves to spend time with her husband Marcus, adorable newborn baby boy, Maverick, and Aussie pup, Chula.

Whether this will be your first time hearing this episode or you have heard it before, I want you to remember this important lesson from it: find what works for you and give yourself grace. Tune in to learn how to do that from Tara De Leon.

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned: 

Tara’s Facebook Page

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You should always prioritize whatever makes you look and feel your best. However, I get many questions about how to amplify your look and confidence and look more polished as a professional woman. 

In this episode of Leading Lady, I am sharing my top tips for how you can look and feel more “put together” in your professional life. These small tips and tricks have worked for me to help me feel more polished because believe it or not, I’m not a high-maintenance girl, I like to keep things as simple and effortless as possible. 

I am by no means trying to tell you how to dress or look in this episode, but I just want to share some tips if this is the kind of thing you are looking for.

You don’t have to follow the trends to look amazing. By keeping your look simple and polished, you will have a lot less stress and you will feel more confident and prepared to show up anywhere because you will have your go-to style and essentials ready to go. 

Tune in to hear my favorite ways to create a simple and polished look that will make you look and feel amazing every day. 

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out my favorite clothing boutique in Annapolis: www.wrabyn.com

Get my favorite digital tablet: www.remarkable.com

Find the perfect planner: www.erincondren.com

Check out my favorite work bags: www.dagnedover.com

3 Must-Have Items for Productivity and Efficiency podcast episode: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/3-must-have-items-for-productivity/

Book a call with me: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/

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What does it take to be a leader? 

If you have been following me for a while, you know that I always say “take the lead, and the rest will follow.” If you have air in your lungs, you are a leader. But how do you take the lead in your life? 

In this episode of Leading Lady, I am breaking down the word LEADER, and how I use that word in many areas of my coaching. 

In my business and leadership masterclass, the word “leader” is broken down into six different modules. My book, TAKE THE LEAD, also follows the acronym L.E.A.D.E.R.: Learner’s mindset, Engagement, Authenticity, Dedication, Emotional Intelligence, and Resilience. I am breaking down what each of these means to me in my business and also giving you some tidbits so you can start thinking about how you are showing up as a leader in your life throughout this episode.

It all starts with self-leadership. How are you leading yourself? Others? Your family? Your business? These are all incredibly important aspects of your life, and I want you to be able to show up and be the leader you have always wanted to be. 

Every letter and every aspect of the L.E.A.D.E.R. acronym is equally important. They all blend and work together to help you grow as a leader. Tune in to learn more about the six pieces of leadership and how they can help you step into the leadership role in your life. 

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned: 

Get my book TAKE THE LEAD: https://www.amazon.com/TAKE-LEAD-every-community-world/dp/B09V5JV4DB/

Book a complimentary coaching call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/

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If you are a Leading Lady podcast listener, you are probably a high achiever. It’s also highly probable that you’ve experienced the phenomenon called “Imposter Syndrome” at some point. 

Have you ever wondered if it’s a real thing or if it’s just a confidence buzzword that has been created by our generation? Well, to learn more about exactly what Imposter Syndrome is and how you can overcome it if you struggle with it, Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin is joining me in this episode to talk all about it.

This episode went live just over two years ago now, and it is my most downloaded episode to date. As a fan favorite, I am bringing it back because the value in this episode is still so relevant and important today.

Dr. Orbé-Austin is a licensed psychologist and executive coach, with a focus on career advancement, leadership development, and job transitions. She is a co-founder and partner of Dynamic Transitions Psychological Consulting, a career and executive coaching consultancy, where she works mostly with high-potential managers and executives. She recently gave a TEDx talk entitled “The Imposter Syndrome Paradox” and is here to give us an in-depth look at this common problem. 

After listening in (whether you’ve heard this episode before or it’s your first time hearing it), I hope you feel more empowered to tackle Imposter Syndrome in your own life and business. 

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned: 

Follow Lisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drorbeaustin

Follow Lisa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drorbeaustin

Visit Lisa’s Website: https://www.dynamictransitionsllp.com/

Get Lisa’s book - Own Your Greatness: Overcome Imposter Syndrome, Beat Self-Doubt, and Succeed in LIfe: https://www.amazon.com/Own-Your-Greatness-Overcome-Self-Doubt/dp/1646040244/

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Sometimes, though, we end up in denial about how much work has to be done. With any business, there are going to be things that just aren’t fun and that you don’t love to do.

Getting the not-so-fun things done at the start will make your work easier because you will have the structure, discipline, and procedures in place that will keep everything running smoothly.

By doing the hard work now, you can do the smart work going forward in your business. In this episode of Leading Lady, I’m sharing my top tips for working smarter so that you can grow and scale your business without working harder. 

It’s hard to implement a work-life balance once your business is up and running, but by creating boundaries for how you’re going to work and how you’re going to structure your business in a way that works for your life and then honoring that, you are setting yourself up for success down the road as your business grows.

Tune in to learn about these tips and so much more! 

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned: 

Book a complimentary call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/

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