Podcasting with Purpose for Life Coaches – Details, episodes & analysis

This episode is my little love note to you ... to say THANK YOU for listening for all these years. The time has come to stop creating this podcast. It is complete. 

Death is rebirth. It opens space for new to come in.  It is the beginning of more beautiful things coming.

As we say in knitting, it's time to "binding off" and end the scarf,  and welcome in the possibility to "cast on" something new.

This episode is also an invitation to hang out here, and dive into the back catalog of episodes because you have a wealth of information, and to also stay in the loop with me on www.karagottwarner.com because I have some goodies cooking over there or you.

And I'll leave you with my favorite poem:

He who binds to himself a joy
does the winged life destroy;
But he who kisses the joy as it flies
Lives in eternity's sunrise.

- William Blake

Cheers to you and your podcasting success, my friend! 🥂

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I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.

Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com

In this wild, wild west of podcasting, there's a common belief that perfection and polish are necessary for success. However, what if the key to longevity and authentic connections lies in embracing our imperfections and taking messy action?

In this "AirPods Episode," we're shaking things up with messy massive action and why I think taking imperfect action creates security and longevity for your podcast, and it leads to increased enjoyment and freedom every time you get behind the mic.

What you'll learn in this episode: 

• Why your listeners really want to see are the rough around the edges
• How authenticity creates deeper trust and connection 
• Taking messy action creates podcast security
• Getting out of your own way means you care more about your message than the fear of not looking good enough

Mentioned in this episode: 

• The Daily Boost 

By taking messy action and allowing imperfection on purpose, can foster more joy, which creates freedom in how you podcast, because you're doing it on YOUR terms. This doesn't mean that every episode needs to be sloppy, or messy, but rather it's about embracing how many moments in life are not black and white, and by taking messy massive action, you can use this as a tool that makes you feel like you can walk through a few puddles instead of slushing through the mud of sticking to a strict schedule that doesn't fit your life.

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I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.

Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com

Are transcripts worth it? Show notes or no show notes? My guest is Jennie Lakenan, and she puts it all out there in this episode. In this conversation, we go deep on the 3  BEST ways to use your website to get more ears on your podcast.  Listen and learn as Jennie shares how you can  promote and grow your businesses through the power of websites and strategic marketing.

What you'll learn in this episode: 

• The real reason for transcripts and why they are important for your podcast
• Why you don't need a website if it's keeping your stuck
• How you can get out of your own way and whip up a website in a weekend 
• The 3 best things that help your website to amp up interest in your podcast
• The benefits of using your website to promote a podcast launch team 
• How to use a website before, during, and after your podcast launch 
• How to use a website to grow an existing podcast
• The importance of show notes and how to format them based on your goals
• Keywords and why they help people find your podcast
• The magic of back-linking - it's all about reciprocity! 

Mentioned in this episode:

• ChatGPT - What is ChatGPT and Why Does it Matter

How to connect with Jennie:

On the web: jennielakenan.com
Blog: jennielakenan.com/blog
Portfolio: jennielakenan.com/portfolio

Jennie Lakenan is a certified digital business consultant and certified life coach. When she discovered coaching in 2018, her life transformed for the better. She quickly saw the need in the coaching industry for website services for coaches, and founded her design agency. Her mission is to get more coaching into the world by helping other coaches to promote and grow their businesses via extraordinary websites and strategic marketing.

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I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.

Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com

In this spontaneous, “weekend wanderings” episode, learn about the path of the 4 Cs to develop creative confidence and how to make it the launchpad every day. I also challenge your to discover these 4 Cs for yourself with a fun enlightening exercise. Enjoy :)   

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I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.

Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com

  Calling all shawl lovers! Meet designer, Grace Akhrem who shares details about her mystery knitalong (MKAL), and we discuss why now's the perfect time to cultivate the idea of "not knowing what's next."     Episode highlights: 

• Grace shares the details about her MKAL and exactly how it works
• How an MKAL is a metaphor for our uncertain world 
• Yarn show and tell and what her best suggestions are
• Why you're never behind in an MKAL

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Ways to work with me:

1. Set up a free consultation: as a life coach, I hold the space for you to dig deeper … to find the root of the problem so you can begin to create new beliefs that move the needle in the direction of your creative dreams. Go to karagottwarner.com/workwitkara to apply.

2. Take my free course: Tame Your Time Don't Lose Your Mind ... because time management begins with brain management. karagottwarner.com/tameyourtime

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I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.

Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com

Right now, more than ever, we have a special gift. The gift of TIME.

Many of us are home, sheltering in place … and our schedules have transformed because of this. And we have an opportunity to use this time in ways that we couldn’t before.

And to help you with with this … I’m hosting a free workshop called: Tame Your Time Don’t lose Your Mind, where I’ll be talking about 3 mindset issues that keep you stuck and how to overcome to create a simple planning process to buy back YOUR time.

Join me for the free masterclass - and overcome these 3 mindset issues that keep you stuck so you can craft a realistic and system to tame your time and not lose your mind! 

Reserve your spot at karagottwarner.com/tameyourtime 

See you in class! 

xo     Follow me

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Instagram: @karagottwarner 

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I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.

Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com

With all the lockdowns and kids at home from school, it's so easy to allow our brain to go to the extreme and think only in worst-case scenario. With patience and a plan, you can identify what is within your control and let go of the rest. 

We CAN choose PROACTIVITY, not reactivity.

Now more than ever, we can "live into the future" and create a new set of beliefs and possibilities ... paint a new picture. We can use this as an opportunity to grow, not shrink, hide or run the other way.

What you'll learn in this episode: 

• Why creating a plan gives you power and confidence
• Focus on what is in your control and let go of the rest  
• Why hitting the pause button in your life gives clarity
• Living in the moment = stillness and abundance
• Time management as a form of "mind management" 
• How NOT to choose victimhood

A rising tide really does lift all boats, and this is OUR TIME to show up and to think in a whole new way. 

We have a great opportunity right now to get scrappy and discover new things and the solution is right in front of you. You just have to be open to it. 

A crisis intensifies what is already there that we may not be facing. If we are open to it, we will see with clarity what our real WORK is. 

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I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.

Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com

Home with the kids?    This episode is for you my friend!    So I’ve been struggling with having my son home and I’ll be totally transparent — this has been my MO every time there’s a snow day, or a holiday. I would act as if it was a surprise and it snuck up on me and it does not need to be that way. WHY do I allow this?    Why is planning in this one area of my life (the most important) not managed well?    Working from home and balancing work and family is tough. It’s so easy to plug the kids in.   So here’s what I did - I sat down and mapped out a daily schedule for my son and I decided this had to happen as my top priority.   There are always gifts from a challenge … a struggle. It’s funny how finally making this happen came out of necessity based on the crisis we are all dealing with.    A rising tide lifts all boats — and so I’ve decided to do my part and share what I created for my son with you.    You can get it on my website. karagottwarner.com and you’ll see a button on the top called “Home with Kiddos Survival Guide."  

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I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.

Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com

In this episode I share my support for the challenges we're collectively sharing during this Coronavirus crisis. This episode is off-the-cuff, raw and unpolished with no bells or whistles ... just me hopping on the mic to talk about courage in the face of fear, allowing grace and allow the gifts of vulnerability to move though us. 

 

 

 

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I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.

Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com

Do you find all the reasons to not do what you say you will? Your reptilian brain is screaming: "me no wanna! I just want to knit and Netflix!"  

How can you possibly resist? The idea of knitting is perfect considering it's been a long day, and you really want to watch that docuseries on Netflix. "I deserve to kick back," you tell yourself.

What is at play here is resistance. We choose to do what feels good instead of the things that will help us reach our great potential. 

Resistance is so sneaky because it will always convince us to doing something that feels good instead of doing what's hard.

We find all the excuses … I’m hungry … I’m tired. I’m sick.

So many things that seem believable and then before you know it, your goals become wishes.  

What happens when resistance comes for a visit: 

• When things get hard, we look for things that make us feel good

• This is our primitive brain kicking in. IT. WILL. WIN if you let it

• Natural tendency - we want to always seek comfort

• We would rather take the path of least resistance

• Humans by nature are lazy

• The GOOD NEWS - this means you are a normal functioning human

How to overcome it:

• Plan for it! It's not a matter of IF, it's a matter of WHEN

• Get comfortable with being uncomfortable

• You will allow the urge to NOT do what you say you will do. 

• The payoff of discomfort? You get to reach your ULTIMATE goals. 

Discomfort is the currency of your dreams. -Brooke Castillo

When it comes to planning, simple and scrappy is my philosophy. 

Planning starts with just one sheet of paper and I show you how in this episode! 

No fancy bells or whistles …

Just YOU, a pen and paper and your earbuds to listen to this episode! 

Planning is the runway ... then you take off and fly!   Follow

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Instagram: @karagottwarner 

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I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.

Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com