This is Leadership School
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Leadership begins with you. It is about knowing yourself and how you perform best. Learning how to put yourself first and process through your own emotions. Without taking on the emotional well-being of those who work for or with you. And discover how your fear of facing your feelings has been holding you back from the fullest version of yourself. Let's dive in!
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The problem with allowing decisions that are "fine for now"
September 23, 2021 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.53 MBEating fast food every day is bad for you. And so is the leadership behavior of putting off addressing issues with your team because it isn't convenient. In today's conversation, we compare eating junk food in relation to not making team decisions that serve your higher good. Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketingwithstef/ thisisleadershipschool.com
Are you willing to "break" some rule to discover what you're capable of?
September 16, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBThere’s always something to do if you want to fill your time, but is that the best use of your life? What if you could learn how to optimize your time so that you: Perform at a higher rate - to make better use of your time Enjoy more time off - to make better use of your life “You are way more powerful than your brain wants you to realize.” -- Vikki Louise Are you willing to “break” some rules to find out what you are capable of? Join in on today’s podcast as we learn some time-hack...
Have a team member not performing? Here's what to do
September 09, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBWhat do you do when you have a team member or contractor who is not meeting their deadlines or keeping their commitments? How do you tactically deal with this issue without it feeling so hard having to address problem areas with your employees? Step 1: Assess the problem Identify the facts of the situation. What is it that has not been done? State it very clearly and factually without any narrative from you (what you think about them for not having done the task) Step 2: Determine if th...
Ready to embody the leader you are capable of being?
September 02, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.89 MBWhen you become a leader it's more than taking on the title or stepping in to that role. A great leader embodies the leadership characteristics that make a difference. A strong leader learns how to overcome fear and doubt to keep taking action. A confident leader knows how to make decisions and remain clear to avoid overwhelm. A powerful leader does it all not for themselves, but because they know the world needs them to rise up. That they have value to bring that the world (or your ...
Are you giving away your leadership power for your business?
August 19, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBHow do you own the leadership role of your business? There's more to it than just being the owner/founder. Dive into today's episode as I ask you some tough love questions to help you see which category of business owner you fall into. Please leave a podcast review on iTunes And connect with me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/marketingwithstef/
Stop Working on Your Business
August 05, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.62 MBWelcome to This is Leadership School. Note: For all existing followers -- this is a shift in name and a slight shift in messaging from the original podcast. ------- This is Leadership School is all about empowering you as the leader of your business (even if it's just a vision in your mind) to embrace your power and become all you can be. If you are a leader in a business -- managing a team -- this is for you too. All leaders are welcome as we dive into how to make leadership feel m...
Your 4-Hour Workweek -- What you have to think to get there
May 06, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBAre you willing to go all-in now and reap the benefits of your decisions? OR Do you prefer to defer your result and wait until say…retirement? This is just one of the concepts presented in the amazing book, “The 4-Hour Workweek.” Today we’re breaking down the primary concepts presented by Timothy Ferris in this book and addressing how they apply to your coaching business. This will give you some perspective for how you want to set up your business to run smoother, easier, and automat...
What is your calling and are you living it out?
May 04, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBToday's episode is special guest Teasi Cannon, author of "Lord, Where's My Calling?" She's here to help us uncover our calling. She also offers some great advice with following through on writing the book you've been putting off and how you can learn to lean into your calling when you connect with those you will impact. This is a fantastic conversation that also includes some comments about the Biblical faith and worldview Teasi and I share. To find more about Teasi or grab a copy of her ...
Tips for Getting More Leads and Engagement for Your Webinar
April 29, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBGetting people to show up to your online workshop is more than just making them aware of the date and time. If you want more people joining you live on your training, try following these four steps. 1. Use boosted Facebook Events to garner more traffic 2. Promote well in advance 3. Have a more appealing offer to attend 4. Encourage live participation Today's podcast includes a conversation I had with Life Coach Michelle Joiner about her recent webinar. Join in as we break down her respo...
Do you feel embarrassed that you want more out of your life? :: with Special Guest Michelle Joiner
April 27, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBDo you feel embarrassed that you want more out of your life? Feeling ashamed that you want to do something else or be something more than what you have already accomplished. Thinking it’s somehow selfish to desire more for yourself. If you have felt like this — ever — then today’s guest interview with life coach Michelle Joiner will inspire you. Michelle shares tips on how she keeps her confidence tank full and doesn’t allow herself to get caught in the comparison trap. Because no one...
There is nothing wrong with proving yourself
April 22, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBThere is nothing wrong with proving yourself. When you apply for a job — you first have the belief in your abilities that you could do this but you still have to nail the interview to get the job. What does that require? Proving yourself to the hiring manager — convincing them you are worth taking a risk on. When you try out for a team — not everyone makes it — only the best who fit the needs of the team — that the coach sees the most potential in — make the cut. You know what it requir...
Do you feel the freedom to be more than one "thing" in your life?
April 20, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBDo you feel the freedom to be more than one thing in your life? Be more than a mom, a wife, an employee, coach, etc.? Rather than treating yourself as a failure for trying to live up to a “should be” ideal what if you can remember you are valuable and capable of choosing to define your role in life in the way that best suits you and your interests? Join me for a podcast conversation with special guest Jessica Ambuehl – a woman who embraces diversity in her career taking on different rol...
Why a positive thought is not enough to get you the results you want
April 15, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBThe results that you are having are directly connected to the thoughts you are creating. In other words, whatever you are thinking is creating / providing / giving you the outcome or results that you have. I recently listened as a client explained a recent launch that yielded seven new customers. Rather than being delighted with these results, she was upset, because she had been aiming for about four times that amount. When she sat down to debrief after the experience she began exploring...
How to leverage an idea to create a new result
April 13, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBHow are you looking to the past to decide your future? What if you can just determine your future — by creating it in your imagination right now? It is possible. You can decide anything for your future and it doesn’t have to defined by what has or has not happened in your past. It is the self-belief you have to choose first. “We think we have to create the result before we actually get to believe we are the kind of person who can do that thing.” — Krista St-Germain How can you be conf...
Why your success working for an employer is not helping you grow your business
April 08, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBWhy is it that the success you had working for an employer, is not translating to working for yourself? In this episode we cover a few reasons this is happening and help you see how you can overcome these issues, learn how to have your own back, and create the structure you need to work on your own, for yourself. To help you start setting up your own coaching business with success, download the free resource guide: https://stefanieedwards.com/setupbusinessguide
The impact of loving yourself before setting a goal :: Special Guest Episode
April 06, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBToday we have a special guest, Master Certified Life Coach, Krista St-Germain, join us for a conversation about believing in what's possible in your life. We chat about what it is like to love yourself before setting a goal. Imagine what impact that could have on you? Verses thinking that if you love yourself as you are that means you won’t ever change or that you will just accept things as they are and stay stuck. What if you could decide what needs to change in our lives comes only a...
How to avoid the distractions hurting your coaching business
April 01, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn today's episode, we cover the distractions that are plaguing the growth of your new coaching business and help you set your target so you have the needed structure to succeed in achieving your income goals. This is a fun episode full of examples of how you can improve your productivity, focus, and grow your business with more ease. You can also get your free resource to practice the concepts discussed at https://stefanieedwards.com/setupbusinessguide And connect with me on Instagra...
Stuck in The Suez Canal -- Two Powerful Lessons For Your Coaching Business
March 29, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBResponding to the news is not a common practice for me, but today we explore an interesting new story about a massive cargo ship that has lodged itself (aka gotten stuck) in the Suez Canal. And before we know the outcome - the solution to this problem - we are going to look at the ramifications of what has happened and draw some parallels back to your business. 1. What is your contingency plan for your business, should anything catastrophic stop you from being able to operate? 2. What "tu...
Three ways you’re making your life coaching business harder than it needs to be
March 25, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode, we’re going to help you run your life coaching business with ease and simplicity that feels fun right from the start. How? By avoiding these three pitfalls, so many new life coaches fall in to: Being unfocused and wasting time Lacking clarity and procreating instead of addressing the bigger issues Refusing to commit to their business and direction And then of course there is always the mind drama that might pop up and prevent you from moving forward. But in this epis...
The solution to replaying conversations in your head
January 22, 2021 02:00 - 14 minutes - 9.73 MBDo you ever get caught up rehashing a conversation on repeat in your mind, trying to find another solution, another way that it could have gone? I have done that a couple of times this week and to be completely honest, it has not helped. The challenge with having a conversation replay in your head is that you are making your brain do double duty. One you are asking your brain to recall the conversation as closely as possible to how it originally happened. But oftentimes, it is adapting or...
Trying to change others to make myself feel better
January 14, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBThe only person I ever can control is me. I know this. I share this with my clients. Yet, in my role as a mother, I somehow blocked this from my knowledge. I had to come back to realizing that my children cannot give me what I need. Good or bad. I must be responsible for creating what I need for my life. I am the one who creates my peace of mind. I am the one who decides to be calm and collected. I am the one in control of myself. For all the positive attributes. I am the one in contro...
Your brain is too distracted. You have to take control.
January 07, 2021 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MBIf you want to live with my intention and strive to fulfill your purpose, then you need to learn how to manage your brain. Taking control of the thoughts you allow it to dwell on and stressing which ones you want it to absorb and take root with. Otherwise, you will just be running after the next thought that pops in good or bad, most often negative. It is your job to overcome juggling thoughts. Only you have control of your mind. You can develop the skill to filter out the noise and think ...
Embracing new possibilities doesn't come naturally
January 01, 2021 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBHere's the link to the group coaching I mention at the end of the podcast: https://stefanieedwards.memberships.msgsndr.com/offers/7f4046c7-0d0c-4adc-b283-d517b1804542 Here's a link to my TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifecoachingwithstef Here's a link to my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketingwithstef/ ----------------- Happy New Year everybody. I’m dropping this episode a day later in the week so I can celebrate the new year with you. It can be so transformational for y...
Just like you can't smell your own breath...
December 24, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBDespite the fact that your nose sits right above your mouth, most of the time, you cannot smell your own breath. Someone else can come near you and immediately smell if your breath is foul, but you can't pick up on it on your own. I find this so interesting. And it relates so well to how you process your own thoughts about yourself and the things going on in your life. Just like your nose to your mouth, you are so close to your own thoughts that you can't even discern them with clear o...
What are you capable of?
December 17, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBWhat are you capable of? This week I am on vacation — on what was supposed to be a sort of sabbatical. A time alone by myself to reflect and tackle some projects in a big way. I planned some major goals for myself that I was super excited about because I knew there would be no distractions. I would be 100% in charge of my schedule and have the space to get things done the way I wanted without pressure to show up for work or family in a particular way. But then I changed things. I decided ...
Take a real shower (the advice I learned from my child)
December 11, 2020 00:00 - 7 minutes - 5.09 MB“Ok, but if I take a shower, do I have to wash my body?” This was the response I received from my child when I asked him for the third time to go take a shower. Immediately I found this comment hilarious because it struck me as an example of how we begrudgingly go through the motions sometimes without making an impact. Just like you might go through the motions of standing in the water - without applying the soap and doing the actual scrubbing to get clean. You might show up for an ev...
Discover your purpose. Transform your life!
December 04, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 7.72 MBSay goodbye to a mediocre life - Discover how to live with purpose! This episode is short but it is a powerful precursor to the new free "Discover Your Purpose" mini course. My treat for you -- helping you love yourself, believe in your worth, and find your purpose! http://stefanieedwards.com/purpose
Challenge how you think about yourself
November 26, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes - 8.07 MBRecently I was on a coaching session for myself, when I told my coach “I struggle with indecision. I get caught up in indecision and struggle to take action.” Yes! This can still happen to you even when you are actively being coached. Because we are all works in progress. The amazing thing that came out of opening up and sharing this during my coaching session, what how it revealed what I thought about myself. I was describing my struggle as a statement of fact. I was saying it like I wou...
Why I jumped out of an airplane to give up on worry
November 19, 2020 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBWhy I jumped out of an airplane to give up on worry and how you too can find freedom from indulgent emotions. Today's episode is about finding new possibility on the other side of the emotions you have become too comfortable with -- those indulgent emotions that keep you stuck. Indulgent emotions often feel familiar or “true” because we embrace them and welcome them into our live quite frequently. They become a regular part of our way of thinking and we start to accept them as just the w...
Why her video went viral as she laughed at herself :: Interview with Sam Staskal
November 13, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBIn today’s special podcast, I interview realtor Sam Staskal who recently shared a video of her laughing at herself over an embarrassing situation. The video went viral for so many reasons because of the connection people felt when watching. In our raw conversation, Sam shares about the experience of laughing in the moment, what it has been like connecting with others through this viral video, and how she keeps a positive outlook even through her struggle with depression. We dive into some...
Ready to put your desire for a better career into action?
November 12, 2020 06:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBDoes showing up for work suck the life right out of you? Do you wish there was more for you? It’s not too late to make a change. In fact, I encourage you to do, but first, take time to know why you want the change in your life. Why do you want that for YOU? Not because someone else encouraged you Not because someone said you couldn’t Not because your 12-year-old self wanted it But because YOU right now in the moment - want this for yourself? What is the reason driving your desi...
Struggling to find your "voice" as a life coach?
November 05, 2020 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9 MBWhy are you struggling to find your voice as a coach? I want to challenge you to take a look at what is holding you back and why you can’t move forward with growing your coaching practice because you haven’t yet found your voice as a coach. Note - I say voice differently than a niche. Your niche is the area you will serve. Your voice as a coach is your leadership energy - your unique appeal that attracts clients to you. In this episode we will discuss three reasons you haven't yet found y...
You can't create your future by relying on your past
October 22, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.74 MBLooking to the past to guide your future will not take you very far, because your past self doesn't know what you need for the future. You have to learn how to create the thoughts that will carry you forward, that will create change, and help you conquer your fears. You have to learn how to embrace and embody your new thoughts. Learn how to work through what has held you back. Clean up the unworthy thoughts. Create the new powerful thoughts that will guide you like a compass. This is ...
How is your period hurting your business?
October 15, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.43 MBOperating your business on your own can be challenging enough but as a woman, your menstrual cycle can complicate things. It can make decision making more stressful. It can wear down your energy and clarity. It can wipe out full days of productive action. But knowing it is coming and acknowledging the impact it has on you can help you take preventative action that allows you to accommodate your period, grant yourself grace, and still keep moving forward in your business. Reflect with me in...
Are you ready to try on some new thoughts?
October 08, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MBThink of trying on new thoughts just like trying on clothes. Sometimes you walk into the dressing room and are so blown away by the outfit you don’t even want to take it off. Do you know what I mean? I have walked up to the checkout counter before and asked them to scan an item I am wearing because I am so attached to it. At other times, I like something but not enough to spend my money on it. Somethings just not right, and I am willing to wait and see if I still want it later. And at other ...
Are you making things more complicated than they need to be?
October 01, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBDo you ever make things more complicated then they need to be? Do you find yourself sometimes adding steps to projects or going back to re-do and improve something before you are ready to release it to the market? This is making things more complicated. This is an unconscious stall tactic to prevent yourself from having to be open for business. Think about it this way. If your project stays under construction, it’s not ready to go to the market. This means you also have more time to m...
The reward of setting a goal - even if you don't hit it
September 24, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBA month ago I set a goal for my business and shared it with my accountability group. It was a goal that was obtainable but definitely challenging. It would cause me to have to uplevel myself and figure out how to do so. It was a big goal that made me gulp at the possibility of what that would mean for me to hit that marker. And that is how I believe a goal should be set. If we set goals that we know are within our reach 100% of the time, we aren’t challenging ourselves out of our comfort z...
The two things you need to have in order to take action + New Group 🥳
September 18, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn order for you to take action and actually do the things you want to do in life, there are two elements that have to be in place in your life. You have to believe you are capable of doing the desired course of action You feel empowered to take action This is a part of the reason I created the ACE Method for my clients. ACE stands for Acceptance / Clarity / Empowerment. Once you have acceptance for what is in your life and what you are in control of you can develop clarity for how...
Are you worthy of the investment?
September 10, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.09 MBIn the marketing, field entrepreneurs talk a lot about the return on investment they get from running Facebook ads in the past few years. How the input of $1 outputs $2 and $3 in return on investment. That’s a sure-fire way to grow your business - making back your initial investment but also doubling and tripling your return. Even if you’re not good at math that feels like a pretty smart investment worthy of your attention. And yet, there are plenty of businesses that won’t invest in Faceb...
Is coaching an expense or an investment? Answering this will indicate if you're ready for a coach.
September 04, 2020 01:00 - 14 minutes - 9.73 MBIs coaching an expense or an investment? Here’s how you can tell the difference in your life and have a clear indication if you are ready to sign up for coaching. Have you ever stopped to think about the difference between an expense and an investment? An expense is something that costs you money. An investment is something you want to spend on. ----------------- An expense can be a spur of the moment decision or a charge you are forced into making. Think about buying new shoes as a...
Are you willing to put yourself out there despite the judgment that may come?
August 27, 2020 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.78 MBAll it takes is a quick scroll of the internet to be reminded that no matter what you do someone will take offense, someone will poke fun of, and someone will be critical of how you show up. So if that’s the norm (which sadly that is the state of our society) why bother trying to be someone you’re not to impress? Why not just show up authentically you so you attract the people who do resonate with you? Forget about what the others think and how they cast judgment - that is on them, not you. ...
You can figure out the "how" to getting things done.
August 20, 2020 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.57 MBIf you want to take action look at how you are feeling. Are you doubting your ability? Do you have shaky self-confidence? Do you feel incapable of success? If any of these feelings or something similar is popping up for you, take time, and explore why you feel that way. Write down the reasons you feel that way and then explore those thoughts. One of those thoughts is creating that feeling and if you can work through that way of thinking, you can transform your feelings and actions. And wit...
Are you intentionally setting yourself up for success?
August 13, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.58 MBIn a coaching session about hiring a new employee, it dawned on me that the best thing I can do for my new employee and for myself is to figure out how to set them up for success. I can do my best as their manager, as the visionary of the organization, to give them the stepping stones they need to perform their job to the best of their ability and really be able to knock it out of the park. Discovering how to best serve as a manager is a new skill set for me. But rooting it on being inten...
What is life coaching and how will it help me?
August 06, 2020 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBJust what is life coaching and how will it help you? What could you expect from your coaching experience? I think you need an understanding of these basic questions in order to see believe coaching will bring value to your life. In my opinion, there are three questions you need to answer in order to move forward. 1. What is life coaching? Have an explanation that serves you. 2. What value will coaching create in your life? What benefit will you get from coaching? 3. Who appeals to you...
My Painful Misdiagnosis - The lesson you can apply to your business
August 02, 2020 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.45 MBI have to be completely honest, I'm freaking out a bit here. First, there is the wrong diagnosis that has allowed whatever this is, to continue to grow and spread all over my face since I was taking the wrong medication and seeking the wrong treatments. Secondly, the length of time this has continued to be present on my face has increased the amount of physical pain I am experiencing and makes me wonder if there is going to be complications or lasting damage as a result. None of which in...
Can you get uncomfortable in order to reach your goals?
July 30, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MBUncomfortableness comes around when we push ourselves to change. When we challenge ourselves to grow, develop, face our fears, take on something new, etc. in order to achieve our big “impossible” goal. This isn’t anything out of the ordinary and it doesn’t mean there is something wrong with you. It is just your brain’s way of warding off the unknown, and protecting you from what feels scary. Your brain creates unease to scare you from moving towards the unknown. It is a protective reaction...
Shingles on my face! My wakeup call to pay attention
July 25, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBToday I am talking about the virus known as shingles and the impact it has had on my life. Why? Because my body is battling shingles and I am having a major wake up call as I deal with shingle blisters growing and spreading on my face! I give some insight into what shingles are and the warning signs to watch for - but be advised I am not providing medical advice - simply sharing what I am experiencing and learning about this virus. With a little groundwork in place, I dive into a conversat...
The 4 [simple] steps to manifesting what you want in life
July 23, 2020 22:00 - 14 minutes - 9.72 MBManifesting begins with believing in what you want. How do you do that when you don't yet have it? When you have no evidence of it in your past? You need to get really specific about what you do want - visualize it and store it in the front of your mind. Bring it up on a regular basis and remind yourself - training your brain - that this can be a reality in your life. This episode explores the four steps you need to take to start manifesting your reality - as you want it to be in the futur...
Manifestation works! How I just realized this in my life and you can too
July 16, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.73 MBI just discovered manifestation in my life and it is blowing my mind that this "discovery" is actually a practice I have had for many years, but just didn't call it that. I'm excited to share with you how it has been working in my life, what I have done with it, and how I am up-leveling and so can you. The key to manifesting something for yourself is believing it is possible. You have to be able to see yourself having it, being it, doing it, etc. As is my style, I'm sharing a very practica...
Do you feel a need to defend your point of view?
July 10, 2020 01:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBI would like to challenge you to be reflective of the times when you feel the need to defend or protect your ideas. It is usually in those moments that we can learn more about ourselves. And here’s how. It reveals what is important to us. It can reveal our take on things It reveals areas we are fearful of being wrong Why does it matter to you that you are not wrong? Is this a topic that is open to discussion or not for you? Is this something that you must defend as truth in order for...