Showing Up with Vicki Knights Vicki Knights

This week I chat with the delightful Suzy Reading, a leading voice in the self-care movement. Suzy is a chartered psychologist, yoga teacher, health coach, and the author of eight books on self-care.
 
Join us as we delve into the importance of showing up authentically in your business, overcoming the fear of visibility, showing up when life is hard and incorporating self-care practices into your daily routine to increase your confidence.


 
What we cover: 


- How to manage the demands of showing up on social media when running a business


- Why it's important to take small, courageous actions regularly. These steps help expand your comfort zone, making it easier to face new challenges each time.


- How to create content that doesn't take you hours 


- Our thoughts and insights for showing up in your business during difficult times in your life.

- What confidence is and how to incorporate movement to make you feel braver 


- How to show up authentically


- The impact of building a personal brand and getting visible and and how it transformed Suzy's business



Connect with Vicki Knights:
- Instagram: @iamvickiknights

- Free Visibility Guide: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility

- Join the waitlist for Vicki's Visibility Mastermind in autumn 2024: https://vickiknights.co.uk/mastermind



Connect with Suzy Reading 
Suzy's latest book: Rest to Reset

Suzy’s Instagram: @SuzyReading

Suzy's website: https://www.suzyreading.co.uk/
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In this episode I'm talking about how identifying your core values can help you show up in your business with more confidence. 

Join me Vicki Knights, a visibility strategist, positive psychology practitioner and branding photographer, and let me guide you through the process of identifying your values. 
 
Key points: 
- what core values are and why they matter
- how using values to make decisions in your business can boost your confidence and authenticity.
- steps to identify your top five core values and practical tips
- I share my own 5 core values and how they guide my business decisions and marketing 
 

Resources Mentioned:
Grab my free values workbook with my 6 simple steps to identifiying your core values: https://vickiknights.co.uk/values 

Uncover Your Magic Course (Use code SHOWINGUP for 10% off): https://vickiknights.co.uk/magic 

Join my mastermind waitlist: https://vickiknights.co.uk/mastermind
Come chat with me on Instagram: @iamvickiknights
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In this episode, I chat with sales mentor Sara Dalrymple about how she went from being terrified about stepping in front of the camera, to building a strong personal brand, getting visible and becoming a best-selling author.
 
Topics we cover:


        Overcoming Camera Shyness: Sara shares her journey of overcoming her fear of being in front of the camera, where that fear came from and what she did to overcome it. Transforming her approach to visibility and personal branding in the process. 


         Writing a book: We discuss Sara’s new book, 'More Sales Please', and her path to becoming a best-selling author on Amazon.


        Setting Boundaries in Your Visibility – we chat about setting boundaries in your marketing and deciding what you want to share and what you want to keep private.   
 
Connect with Vicki
Instagram: @iamvickiknights
Website: https://vickiknights.co.uk
Grab my free visibility guide: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility
 
 
Connect with Sara

Instagram: @saleswithsara

Website: https://saradalrymple.co.uk/
Read Sara’s book: More Sales Please
 
 
I’m cooking up something exciting for this autumn! If you love the thought of joining my mastermind group to grow your personal brand, be more visible and be seen as the expert in your field, join the waitlist here: https://vickiknights.co.uk/mastermind
 
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In this episode, I share the 15 lessons I've learnt from 15 years of running my business.


I dive deep into the experiences I've had along the way and how I've run a thriving business that I love for over 15 years - all infused with my learnings in Positive Psychology of course! 




Just a few of the things you'll learn:
 
Embracing the Winging It Attitude: Learn to thrive amidst uncertainty and continuous learning.


Follow Your Excitement: Harness the energy of new ideas and the importance of pursuing them.


The Power of Saying No: Learn to prioritize and set boundaries for better business health.


Defining Success on Your Terms: Resist the hustle-hard narrative and align your business with your values.


The Importance of Visibility: Building a personal brand is key to unlocking new opportunities.


Delivering Exceptional Client Experiences: How genuine care and amazing service can amplify your brand.

Here is the link to the blog post with the summary of my 15 lessons from 15 years of running my business: https://vickiknights.co.uk/15-lessons-learnt-from-15-years-of-running-my-business/

I'm cooking up something new for autumn 2024!  If you love the thought of joining my mastermind group to grow your personal brand, be more visible and be seen as the expert in your field, join the waitlist here.  https://vickiknights.co.uk/mastermind


Connect with me: 


Instagram: @iamvickiknights


Website:  https://vickiknights.co.uk
 

Grab my free 12 page visibility guide here: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility to help you change the way you think about showing up in your business. 
 
Get 10% off my self-paced course 'Uncover your Magic' with the code 'SHOWINGUP'. Let me help you craft your personal brand from the inside out and discover how to infuse more of wonderful you into your marketing. https://vickiknights.co.uk/magic 
 
 
Thanks so much for listening! 
 

In this episode, Vicki sits down with the inspiring Teresa Heath-Wareing, a powerhouse in the realms of online business marketing and mindset coaching. Teresa shares her candid insights on visibility, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to share one’s true self, even when it's uncomfortable.



What You'll Learn:
- The Importance of Authenticity in Business: Teresa & Vicki chat about the transformative impact of being vulnerable in your business and how it can resonate deeply with your audience, helping them to connect with the real person behind the brand.
- Challenges of Showing Up Online: we dive into the challenges business owners face when trying to maintain authenticity online, and how Teresa navigated these waters by sharing her journey of getting sober. 
- Visibility Strategies: Learn from Teresa's approach to increasing visibility without compromising authenticity. She shares practical tips for business owners looking to make a genuine impact.
- The Impact of Personal Development: Teresa opens up about her personal struggles and the profound effect personal development has had on her life and business.



Key Moments:
[00:05:00] Teresa reflects on the initial discomfort of sharing personal struggles publicly and the positive feedback that followed. [00:17:30] Exploring the balance between personal sharing and professional branding. [00:29:00] How Teresa managed to stay consistent with her marketing in a very tough year  [00:32:00] How Teresa managed to get such big names such as Pat Flynn and Amy Porterfield as guests on her new podcast  [00:40:00] Discussing authenticity in marketing  [01:05:00] A thought that will makes you feel braver  


Connect with Vicki

Website: https://vickiknights.co.uk Free visibility guide: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamvickiknights  
I'm cooking up something new for autumn 2024!  If you love the thought of joining my mastermind group to grow your personal brand, be more visible and be seen as the expert in your field, join the waitlist here.  https://vickiknights.co.uk/mastermind
 
 
 
Connect with Teresa:
Website: https://teresaheathwareing.com/ Podcasts: 'Your Dream Business' and 'Losing a Part of Me'  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teresa_heathwareing/  
 
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In this episode, I delve into the joyful side of visibility and how it not only grows your business but will also help you to fall in love with it. 

Visibility is often something that people fear or put off, so in this episode, I want to show you the joy and purpose that can come from stepping into the spotlight and the unexpected emotional benefits of connecting with your audience on a deeper level.


What you'll learn:
How visibility fosters genuine connections and friendships that can last a lifetime. The role of self-disclosure in building trust and deepening relationships. The power of the Mere-Exposure Effect in creating familiarity and trust. The beauty of aligning your work with your values and strengths to increase happiness and productivity. The concept of flow and how it can help you to enjoy marketing your business. The ways visibility opens doors to new, exciting opportunities for growth and collaboration. How showing up boosts self-efficacy, not just for yourself, but for those who watch your journey.

 
Connect with me:
Follow on Instagram @iamvickiknights Grab my free visibility guide -  http://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility. 'Uncover Your Magic' self-paced online course - Discover how to infuse your personal brand with your purpose, values, and strengths. Find more information at vickiknights.co.uk/magic. Get 10% off with the discount code ‘SHOWINGUP’.   
 
I'm cooking up something new for autumn 2024!  If you love the thought of joining my mastermind group to grow your personal brand, be more visible and be seen as the expert in your field, join the waitlist here.  https://vickiknights.co.uk/mastermind
 
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