Small Steps Big Wins™

Sue Saller
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Small Steps Big Wins™

Welcome to the Small Step BIG Wins podcast where I’m dedicated to helping you take control of your life. Each week, embark on a personal journey found nowhere else and be inspired by guests that will challenge your thinking and expand your knowledge. Becoming the hero of your story takes time, commitment, and determination. Small Steps do lead to BIG Wins when you pair your desire for transformation with people who know how to get you there. Are you ready to change your life? Let’s go do this!

  1. Breaking Free from “Default Mode” with Cathy Christen Ep.165

    FEB 2

    Breaking Free from “Default Mode” with Cathy Christen Ep.165

    In this episode of Small Steps, Big Wins, I sit down with serial entrepreneur, coach, real estate investor, and mom—Cathy Christen. Cathy’s inspiring journey from burnout to building four thriving businesses is a testament to the power of intentional living and taking small steps toward creating a life you truly love. We explore: ✅ Breaking free from the "default mode" and living intentionally. ✅ Overcoming burnout and redefining success on your own terms. ✅ The importance of time audits, gratitude, and daily rituals. ✅ Creating systems and processes to reclaim your time and energy. ✅ How surrounding yourself with the right people can transform your trajectory. Cathy shares practical tools and strategies for anyone looking to shift from survival mode to living a life by design. Her insights will leave you motivated to start small and dream big. Connect with Cathy: 🌐 Website: ⁠www.cathychristen.com⁠ 📚 Life as a Masterpiece: Design and Live a Life You Love Today: ⁠Get Cathy’s book here⁠ ✨ Don’t forget to check out my book, Small Steps, Big Wins, where I share actionable steps for creating the life you want. Grab your copy here: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Small-Steps-Big-Wins-Challenges/dp/1964619432 Listen to the full episode now and take your first small step toward designing a life you love! 🎧 Available on all major platforms.

    46 min
  2. Set Your Habits, Set Your Year – A Conversation with Amy Chambers Ep.164

    JAN 26

    Set Your Habits, Set Your Year – A Conversation with Amy Chambers Ep.164

    Welcome to another empowering episode of Small Steps, Big Wins! Today, I’m joined by the incredible Amy Chambers, author of The Six Habits of Powerful People: Becoming a Happy Human Who Has It All. Together, we dive into the transformative power of habits and how they shape your life, setting the foundation for an extraordinary year ahead. Episode Highlights: ✅ The Six Habits for Success: Amy reveals the core habits that create a life of fulfillment, resilience, and joy. ✅ Your Best Year Starts Now: Discover how the habits you set today can define your year and help you achieve your goals. ✅ Building Inner Happiness: Amy shares practical ways to cultivate happiness and gratitude in your daily life. ✅ Overcoming Obstacles with Grace: Learn how to use habits as a tool to navigate challenges and keep moving forward. ✅ Aligning Habits with Purpose: Amy offers actionable insights to help you design habits that align with your unique vision and values. This conversation is packed with practical advice and inspiring takeaways to help you set the tone for a transformative year. Connect with Amy Chambers: 📚 Grab her book The Six Habits of Powerful People: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Amy-Chambers/dp/B0CS32T9C3 📸 Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymchambers/ Grab My Book: 📘 Small Steps, Big Wins – Discover how small, intentional steps can lead to massive transformations in your life. Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3KP8V4 Learn More About Me: 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.suesaller.com If this episode resonates with you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who’s ready to embrace the power of habits. Let’s make this year your best yet! 🌟

    50 min
  3. Conquer your year by being violently consistent with Michael McLean Ep.163

    JAN 19

    Conquer your year by being violently consistent with Michael McLean Ep.163

    In this episode of Small Steps, Big Wins, I sit down with Michael McLean, an entrepreneur, author, and former professional hockey coach whose journey is packed with inspiring lessons on perseverance, discipline, and the power of small steps. Michael shares how a pivotal moment with his father redirected his life and how focusing on daily consistency has been the key to his remarkable success. Key Takeaways: ✅ The Power of Small Steps: Michael explains how focusing on "singles" rather than big wins allowed him to build an industry-leading insurance agency over 17 years. ✅ Winning the First Hour of the Day: Discover why starting your day with intention and purpose can set the tone for success, and learn Michael’s go-to strategies for stacking early wins. ✅ The Discipline of Saying No: Michael highlights the importance of "Vitamin N" (saying no) to stay aligned with your priorities and create space for what truly matters. ✅ The Role of Marketing: Learn why Michael believes building an email list and engaging it consistently is the most valuable marketing strategy for small business owners. ✅ Transforming Failure Into Growth: Michael shares how his biggest failures, including being fired as a hockey coach, became the foundation for his greatest successes. ✅ Creating a Winning Team: Michael’s approach to recruiting and empowering talent includes looking for coachable individuals with grit and resilience, even outside traditional hiring pools. ✅ Visualization and Mindset: Hear how Michael combines visualization and intention to prepare for both success and challenges. Practical Steps for Change: Win the First Hour of Your Day: Dedicate your first hour to activities that move you closer to your goals, whether it's fitness, planning, or personal development. Embrace Discipline: Use discipline to create the freedom and success you desire. Focus on Small, Consistent Actions: Aim for steady, incremental progress instead of trying to hit home runs. Start Building an Email List: Create and nurture a direct connection with your audience to grow your business. Reframe Failure: View setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow. Resources Mentioned: 📖 Download Michael’s book for free: BrassBallSecrets.com Stay Connected:🌟 Grab my book Small Steps, Big Wins: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3KP8V4 🌐 Learn more about me: https://www.suesaller.comFinal Thoughts:This episode is packed with insights on how small, consistent actions can lead to extraordinary results. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a professional, or just looking to make meaningful changes, Michael’s journey will leave you inspired and motivated to take the next step. 🎧 Tune in, reflect, and take action—because life doesn’t get better by chance; it gets better by choice!

    56 min
  4. Turning Intentions into Results with Chase Tolleson Ep.162

    JAN 12

    Turning Intentions into Results with Chase Tolleson Ep.162

    In this episode of Small Steps, Big Wins, I’m joined once again by Chase Tolleson, my most frequent and always thought-provoking guest. As we close out 2024 and prepare for 2025, we dive deep into the importance of reflection, intentional goal setting, and embracing personal growth with clarity and purpose. We unpack the idea of living your best year yet and how every step, no matter how small, contributes to creating the life you truly want. From identifying limiting beliefs to building daily habits that drive results, Chase shares actionable strategies to help you align your actions with your vision. ✅ The Power of Reflection: Why looking back on the past decade can give you clarity for the years ahead. ✅ Intention Over Resolution: How setting clear, meaningful intentions drives sustainable growth. ✅ Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: Learn how to identify your inner saboteur and rewrite your narrative for success. ✅ The Role of Choice: Everything is a choice—owning your decisions empowers you to move forward with confidence. ✅ Writing Down Goals: The act of writing down goals and asking powerful questions can shift your mindset and bring clarity. ✅ Focus on Effectiveness, Not Just Productivity: Why being effective matters more than just being busy. ✅ Crafting Your 10-Year Vision: Set a vision so big it becomes your guiding compass, and then reverse-engineer the steps to get there. ✅ Daily Wins and Next Steps: End each day by celebrating your wins and planning the next three priority actions for tomorrow. Write down where you want to be on December 31, 2025. Break it down into quarterly, monthly, and weekly milestones. Identify 3-5 daily actions that will move you closer to your goals. Celebrate your wins every day, no matter how small. 🌐 Learn more: https://chasetolleson.com 📸 Instagram: @coach_chase_tolleson 🚀 Explore the Primal Man Pathway: https://www.primalmanpathway.com 📚 Small Steps, Big Wins – Discover how intentional, small steps can lead to massive transformations in your life. Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3KP8V4 🌟 Learn More About Me: 🔗 Visit my website: https://www.suesaller.com If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a little inspiration. Let’s turn small steps into big wins—one day at a time. 🚀✨

    35 min
  5. Closing the Year Strong: Reflections and Insights with Chase Tolleson Ep.161

    12/29/2024

    Closing the Year Strong: Reflections and Insights with Chase Tolleson Ep.161

    In this episode of Small Steps, Big Wins, I’m joined once again by my most frequent and always insightful guest, Chase Tolleson. As we close out 2024, Chase and I dive into a great conversation about reflections, growth, and the power of intentional living. Together, we unpack the lessons learned over the past year, explore strategies for setting meaningful intentions, and share actionable insights for stepping into the new year with clarity and purpose. Whether you're looking to reset, refocus, or simply reflect on your own journey, this conversation offers a grounded and motivating perspective to help you move forward with confidence. Key Takeaways: ✅ The Power of Reflection: Why the end of the year is the perfect time to pause, evaluate, and realign your goals. ✅ Intention Over Resolution: How setting clear intentions can guide your actions and create sustainable growth. ✅ Small Steps, Big Impact: The value of consistent, small actions in building momentum toward your dreams. ✅ Lessons from 2024: Chase shares personal insights and practical strategies for embracing both wins and challenges. ✅ Stepping into the New Year: How to set yourself up for success with a strong mindset and purposeful habits. Connect with Chase Tolleson: 🌐 Learn more about Chase here: https://chasetolleson.com Grab My Book: 📚 Small Steps, Big Wins – Discover how small, intentional steps can lead to massive transformations in your life. Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3KP8V4 Learn More About Me: 🌟 Visit my website: https://www.suesaller.com If this episode resonated with you, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use a boost of inspiration. Let’s finish this year strong and step boldly into the next chapter! 🚀✨

    29 min
  6. Enough with the Secrets with Lin Green Ep.160

    12/15/2024

    Enough with the Secrets with Lin Green Ep.160

    Welcome to another episode of our podcast, where we explore the transformative power of healing and joy within family dynamics. I’m Sue Saller, your host, and today I’m joined by the courageous author Lin Green. In her debut book, Enough with the Secrets, Mama, Lin delves into the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and the profound journey of healing generational wounds. In this inspiring conversation, Lin shares her journey from the Dominican Republic to becoming an author and advocate for self-compassion. We discuss how understanding our parents’ experiences can pave the way for forgiveness, personal growth, and emotional resilience. Lin also provides actionable advice on setting boundaries, prioritizing mental health, and finding strength in vulnerability. We reflect on how joy can emerge from even the most challenging experiences. Inspired by The Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, Lin shares how writing became a path to healing not only for herself but also for others in her community. Join us as we explore the power of love, resilience, and second chances in navigating relationships and life’s adversities. [0:00:00] Healing Mother-Daughter Relationships Through Forgiveness Lin discusses her experiences as an immigrant, the impact of her relationship with her mother, and how these shaped her perspective on healing and growth. [0:05:01] Setting Boundaries and Validating Feelings We dive into the courage it takes to set boundaries, validate personal emotions, and prioritize mental health in environments that often encourage silence. [0:18:08] Joy as a Path to Freedom and Healing Lin shares her inspiration for writing and how cultivating joy and compassion can lead to a peaceful, purpose-driven life. [0:26:19] The Transformative Power of Forgiveness and Boundaries We reflect on the complexities of forgiveness and the role it plays in personal and relational healing. [0:40:19] Navigating Grief and Family Struggles with Love I share personal reflections on self-care, the challenges of grief, and the healing power of love in overcoming adversity. Lin’s story is a powerful reminder that love, understanding, and resilience can lead to profound personal growth and healing. Get in touch with Lin: https://issalivestyle.com/home/ Thank you for tuning in! If Lin’s story resonated with you, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing this episode. Your support helps us continue sharing impactful stories like this. For more inspiring content, check out my book, Small Steps, Big Wins. You can find it here.

    54 min
  7. Turning Anxiety Into a Superpower with Adam Hill Ep.159

    12/01/2024

    Turning Anxiety Into a Superpower with Adam Hill Ep.159

    In this episode, I sit down with the inspiring Adam Hill to explore how fear and humor can become tools for leadership and personal growth. Together, we unpack what it takes to turn challenges into stepping stones for success. The Power of Positive Role Models Adam shares how meeting NFL legend Roger Staubach shaped his views on leadership and kindness, proving the lasting impact of positive influences. Embracing Fear for Growth Fear doesn’t have to hold you back. Adam opens up about his transformation from anxiety to achievement and how confronting fear head-on can lead to breakthroughs. Humor as a Tool for Connection Dad jokes and puns might just be the secret to building stronger connections. Adam reveals how humor has played a pivotal role in his personal and professional growth. Overcoming Limiting Beliefs Using his Ironman training as a backdrop, Adam explains how to tackle self-doubt and achieve big goals by breaking them into small, actionable steps. Setting Meaningful Goals Adam discusses the importance of a strong ‘why’ and how aligning with your purpose naturally leads to finding the ‘how’ and ‘who’ needed for success. Time Management and Flow Learn how to balance aspirations with family life while leveraging concepts like flow from The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler for high achievement. Get in touch with Adam: https://adamcliffordhill.com/ YouTube: youtube.com/@AdamCHill Instagram: @theAdamCHill Discover how small changes can lead to big transformations. Grab a copy of my book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3KP8V4. If you wanna know more about me, visit www.suesaller.com If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use a dose of inspiration. Let’s turn fear into a superpower!

    1 hr
  8. You are not who you think you are with Josh Greco Ep.158

    11/17/2024

    You are not who you think you are with Josh Greco Ep.158

    In today’s episode, I dive into an engaging conversation with Josh Greco, a business coach whose journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship is both inspiring and insightful. We hit the ground running, discussing what drove Josh to pursue coaching, his strategies for finding alignment with purpose, and how he helps clients tackle big questions about fulfillment, growth, and self-awareness. This is one conversation packed with gems for anyone curious about personal development and professional purpose. Key Takeaways: The Power of Alignment: Josh opens up about discovering his purpose and how recognizing a “lack” in his corporate career pushed him toward coaching. Understanding Ego and Its Impact: We break down how ego often holds us back, and Josh shares how to recognize these patterns to move past them. Why Imposter Syndrome Shows Up: Josh explains how imposter syndrome is often our mind’s way of searching for evidence and how reframing it can help. The Importance of Routines: Successful people often have routines that align with their purpose, and Josh provides insight into the routines that make the biggest impact. Exploring the MindScan Assessment: Josh introduces the MindScan, a tool that sheds light on how our thought patterns shape our actions and success. You’ll hear us dig deep into the hidden drivers behind success and how you can bring these lessons into your own journey. If you’re looking to transform how you approach goals, align with your purpose, or navigate the challenges of growth, this episode is for you. Resources Mentioned: The Tools by Phil Stutz and Barry Michels – A great read for practical insights on overcoming obstacles. Take the MindScan Assessment: Reach out to Josh to learn more about this unique tool that uncovers valuable insights into how you think. Learn more at JoshuaRGreco.com. Connect with Josh: For coaching inquiries, email him at joshua@proadvicecoach.com. About My Book: Explore my new book, Small Steps, Big Wins, where I share lessons from life’s challenges with a focus on vulnerability and personal growth. Grab your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3KP8V4. Where to Reach Me: Website: https://www.suesaller.com Tune in for insights and inspiration to enrich your journey toward growth and connection.

    47 min
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Welcome to the Small Step BIG Wins podcast where I’m dedicated to helping you take control of your life. Each week, embark on a personal journey found nowhere else and be inspired by guests that will challenge your thinking and expand your knowledge. Becoming the hero of your story takes time, commitment, and determination. Small Steps do lead to BIG Wins when you pair your desire for transformation with people who know how to get you there. Are you ready to change your life? Let’s go do this!

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  • Creator
    Sue Saller
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    163
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    Clean
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    © Sue Saller
  • Show Website
    Small Steps Big Wins™

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