Enough Already Betsy Jordyn

Are you a consultant or coach (or thinking seriously about becoming one) and are at a big-time career crossroads and not sure which way to go?
Expert leadership and career coach Kathleen Ochab joins me on the Enough Already podcast to share her pro tips on how to decide which way to go and how to move forward.

Kathleen is a former HR executive turned full-time coaching business owner and brings a wealth of insight about navigating crossroads from her professional experiences and personal life.

What you’ll discover in this episode:

[0:03:27]: Reasons why all growth-oriented professionals will find themselves at critical career crossroads at least once in their career

[0:06:46]: How creating time and space for difficult emotions to express themselves, including fear, shame, and sadness accelerates clarity and confidence

[0:14:17]: When to hire a coach or business mentor (and the real value they bring to your process)

[0:19:35]: The psychology of changing your physical perspective and getting into nature and how it’s a hack out of “analysis paralysis”

[0:22:09]: The 3 types of career crossroads and how to create the right change strategy to ease your transition

[0:33:59]: How to embrace your career crossroads as an invitation to your next best career chapter (no matter how painful the experience that created your crossroads)

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From Disney HR leadership to Career Coaching: How Rainer Janetzki created a business that uses ALL his unique strengths and interests
Do you have a variety of strengths and passions you want to express in your consulting or coaching business?

Does the idea of doing the same thing day after day cause you dread?

If so, you’re not weird or flaky. You’re simply multi-passionate.

Today, I invited former Disney executive turned entrepreneur, turned career coach, LinkedIn specialist, and so much Rainer Janetzki on the show to chat about how he weaved together his diverse interests into his own business and what calls a “portfolio career.”

In this episode, Rainer shares:


Why a portfolio business model is ideal for a consultant or coach who has diverse interests and strengths
Reasons why trying out entrepreneurship while still in your 9-5 mitigates risks and gives you essential market validation for what you want to do
How focusing on your transferable superpowers and the audience you care about is an essential way to have both variety and a clear breakthrough brand
The critical importance of a support system and financial plan when transitioning from corporate life to consulting or coaching business ownership

There is no generic advice with Rainer – so get ready for actionable ideas on how to carve out your own path to your consulting or coaching success, without leaving any of your interests and strengths behind.

Here’s a glance at this episode…

[0:06:10]: The benefits of taking a portfolio career approach to your consulting and coaching business and how the diversity keeps you engaged and present while creating greater value for your clients

[0:07:49]: The value of creating a side hustle while still employed to test things out, validate the market need, and create a financial plan and timeline for replacing your corporate salary with business revenue

[0:14:26]: How to mitigate the stress of leaving corporate and starting your own consulting or coaching business – beyond just talking to people who already successfully took the leap

[0:18:32]: Hiring a business coach vs. business mentor – what’s the difference and value that each can bring to your journey?

[0:24:40]: Reasons why giving yourself a deadline for decision-making is essential for freeing yourself from analysis paralysis

About My Guest:

Rainer Janetzki is a dedicated multi-passionate coaching professional with years of experience helping others achieve their personal and professional goals. He is a trusted senior HR leader to executives in Fortune 40 companies, a career coach to senior leaders in transition, a retirement coach for people ready to create their legacy, a LinkedIn expert and so much more. With every client he coaches, he offers think partnership, curiosity, intuition, and a collaborative approach that helps them unlock their full potential. You can find out more about Rainer on his website - https://www.elevateyourpathcoaching.com/.

About Me:

The Enough Already podcast is hosted by Betsy Jordyn. I’m an ex-Disney consultant turned business mentor and brand messaging strategist who helps consulting and coaching business owners clarify their brand messaging and positioning, create a website presence that positions them as sought-after experts, land clients with ease and integrity, and take their place as thought leaders and influencers in their niche. Go to www.betsyjordyn.com to learn more about how I empower consultants and coaches to monetize their best-at-strengths and authentic passions to make a bigger difference in the world.

Links:

Show notes and transcript at https://www.betsyjordyn.com/podcasts/enough-already/episodes/2148586020

Swipe my Disney Secrets to Leadership, Consulting & Performance Excellence at https://www.betsyjordyn.com/disney

Sign up for a VIP Brand Building & Messaging Experience at  https://www.betsyjordyn.com/services

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-jordyn/

Learn actionable strategies for boosting your confidence as a consultant and coach with the power of self-acceptance
I’ve been there: Big dreams for consulting and then coaching business thwarted by my fear and self-doubt.

And I also have been in a space where I’ve felt in the flow, completely confident.

What made the difference? That’s what I’m going to share with you in this episode.

I invited organizational psychologist, speaker, and executive coach Dr. Laura Gallaher on the show to chat about the power of self-acceptance and how this is THE path to confidence and better results.

She isn’t going to share that generic and unhelpful advice about “dressing the part” or just do things that are scary to you. She offers a science-based hack to confidence which is about cultivating self-acceptance of who you are and where you’re actually at in your business development.

In this episode, Laura shares:


How being okay with who you are, flaws and all, rather than tying your worth to achievements is the antidote to self-doubt
Reasons why self-acceptance accelerates growth and makes decision-making easier (vs. the hurdle that judging yourself creates)
How taking credit for small progress builds self-acceptance
The connection between sharing your “big dreams publicly can accelerate their achievement
What you can learn from toddlers when learning new skills
What happens to everyone around you when you lead with vulnerability and courage

Let’s be real here. When it comes to growing a consulting or coaching business, confidence is essential. It’s what you need to start your business in the first place, get clients, and eventually take your place as a sought-after expert and thought leader.

Here’s a glance at this episode…

[0:00:21]: Laura’s unique journey from organizational psychologist to digital nomad to expert in self-acceptance and how she realized focusing on her achievements and tying her worth to it wasn’t an adequate definition or approach to success.

[0:03:30]: The crucial difference between self-acceptance and self-esteem and how the former fuels growth and how the latter is a moving target that is a defensive hurdle to growth

[0:26:23]: How self-acceptance is exactly what you need as a consulting and coaching business owner and how the “I should already know this myth” will kill your impact and income potential

[0:34:38]: How to inspire even CEO’s and executive teams to cultivate self-acceptance and how that is the key to igniting people-centric, learning organizational cultures

About My Guest:

Dr. Laura Gallaher is an organizational psychologist, speaker, facilitator, executive coach, and the CEO & founder of the Gallaher Edge – a consulting company that applies the science behavior to organizational effectiveness. Her firm offers transformational workshops, strategic and culture consulting, and individual coaching that empowers her clients to create cohesive cultures that drive results. Learn more about Laura and her signature Digital Leadership Catalyst online program for leaders who want to grow from the inside out at https://www.gallaheredge.com/digital-leadership-catalyst.

About Me:

The Enough Already podcast is hosted by Betsy Jordyn. I’m an ex-Disney consultant turned business mentor and brand messaging strategist who helps consulting and coaching business owners clarify their brand messaging and positioning, create a website presence that positions them as sought-after experts, land clients with ease and integrity, and take their place as thought leaders and influencers in their niche. Go to www.betsyjordyn.com to learn more about how I empower consultants and coaches to monetize their best-at-strengths and authentic passions to make a bigger difference in the world.

Links:

Show notes and transcript at https://www.betsyjordyn.com/podcasts/enough-already/episodes/2148582748

Swipe my Disney Secrets to Leadership, Consulting & Performance Excellence at https:/

So, the leader you’re working with is a narcissist…
We’ve probably all had one: a boss or a client with a grandiose sense of self-importance, a need for nonstop admiration, a lack of empathy, and a sense of entitlement.

And we’ve all been stumped on how to handle it!

Can you relate? If so, pay close attention to this episode where my guest, licensed therapist, author, and narcissism expert, Chuck DeGroat will share with you why so many narcissists wind up in positions of leadership and how to handle them.

Here’s what you’ll discover in today’s episode:

[0:02:40]: How to tell if the leader you’re working with is actually a narcissist…or just a jerk

[0:09:20]: The different faces of narcissism and ways that narcissists present themselves

[0:14:36]: What ultimately causes someone to become a narcissist (and chances are- it’s not what you think it is!)

[0:25:23]: How to navigate a consulting or coaching engagement if you uncover your client exhibits narcissist traits

[0:34:21]: Why working with a narcissist can be traumatic and how to heal from it

So, when working with someone makes you feel crazy, confused, and off-kilter and that consulting and coaching feels more like you’re walking on eggshells, your client just might be a narcissist. BUT before you give up on the engagement, listen into this episode for insight into this complex personality discover and personal growth strategies to help you deal with it.

About My Guest:

Chuck DeGroat is a licensed therapist, spiritual director, author of five books, and retreat leader/speaker. As a therapist, Chuck specializes in issues of abuse and trauma, pastoral (and leadership) health, and navigating issues of doubt and dark nights on the faith journey. He also train clergy in issues of abuse and trauma, conduct pastor and planter assessments, and facilitates church consultations and investigations of abuse among pastors and within congregations. You can learn more about Chuck at https://www.chuckdegroat.net/

About Me:

The Enough Already podcast is hosted by Betsy Jordyn. I’m an ex-Disney consultant turned business mentor and brand messaging strategist who helps consulting and coaching business owners clarify their brand messaging and positioning, create a website presence that positions them as sought-after experts, land clients with ease and integrity, and take their place as thought leaders and influencers in their niche. Go to www.betsyjordyn.com to learn more about how I empower consultants and coaches to monetize their best-at-strengths and authentic passions to make a bigger difference in the world.

Links:

Show notes and transcript at https://www.betsyjordyn.com/podcasts/enough-already/episodes/2148570455

Swipe my Disney Secrets to Leadership, Consulting & Performance Excellence at https://www.betsyjordyn.com/disney

Sign up for a VIP Brand Building & Messaging Experience at https://www.betsyjordyn.com/services

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-jordyn/

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How to make smart financial decisions to accelerate your consulting or coaching success.
One thing about us consultants and coaches – we LOVE helping people.

Dealing with our finances? Not so much.

But the thing is – our ability to create the impact and lifestyle we want requires us to charge our business finances and I’m not just talking about our revenue. I’m talking about managing our expenses AND setting ourselves up for wealth creation.

(I can see you nodding your head now that I mentioned wealth creation! 😊)

Since I’m like you (I LOVE helping my clients with their brand messaging and strategy), I’ve brought on an expert and my personal Chief Financial Officer – Nicole McNeilly. Nicole is the President of Wolfe Accounting & Consulting and she is going to share with you step-by-step how to manage your money like you’re the CEO of your growing enterprise.

Tune in to discover:


[0:04:29]: Why building your financial acumen is as important as your consulting and coaching acumen if you want a sustainably profitable business
[0:08:59]: The benefits that installing measures and up-to-date bookkeeping creates (that goes FAR beyond just being well-prepared for tax season)
[0:13:22]: The mindset shifts you MUST make as you transition from employee to entrepreneur if you’re going to replace your salary with consistent business revenue (and step into being the CEO of your growing enterprise.)
[0:25:17]: What to consider BEFORE you barter services with anyone (especially if you believe in your worth)
[0:30:00]: The #1 thing you MUST have BEFORE you establish a business partnership
[0:40:50]: Why investing in your business development both makes and saves you a TON of money (and what investments will create the biggest ROI’s)
[0:45:25]: How to build your own “on-demand” financial team

Listen in and start figuring out what you need to do to get control over your finances. Your business (and peace of mind) deserves it!

About My Guest:

Nicole McNeilly is the founder of Wolfe Accounting & Consulting. Nicole started her own company to provide the link between individuals or businesses with their CPAs, legal counsel, and financial advisors. She found that their clients needed someone to bring all parties together and as a team, make sure all aspects of a client's business are being examined, protected, and reconciled. You can learn more about Nicole at https://www.accountingwolfe.com/

About Me:

The Enough Already podcast is hosted by Betsy Jordyn. I’m an ex-Disney consultant turned business mentor and brand messaging strategist who helps consulting and coaching business owners clarify their brand messaging and positioning, create a website presence that positions them as sought-after experts, land clients with ease and integrity, and take their place as thought leaders and influencers in their niche. Go to www.betsyjordyn.com to learn more about how I empower consultants and coaches to monetize their best-at-strengths and authentic passions to make a bigger difference in the world.

Links:

Show notes and transcript at https://www.betsyjordyn.com/podcasts/enough-already/episodes/2148566698

Swipe my Disney Secrets to Leadership, Consulting & Performance Excellence at https://www.betsyjordyn.com/disney

Sign up for a VIP Brand Building & Messaging Experience at https://www.betsyjordyn.com/services

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-jordyn/

After doing 100 podcast episodes, here’s what I learned
I’ve been creating content for my business for over 13 years – Yikes! But I have only had a podcast for a little over 2 and go figure, it’s turned into one of the favorite things I do with my business.

After all, I get to dust off my interviewing skills and use them to unearth the brilliance of each of my guests.

But man oh man – it wasn’t easy to get here.

The reality is: Anytime you start something new or step outside of your comfort zone, there’s a massive learning curve and overwhelm!

In fact, starting my podcast was a perfect way to deepen my empathy for my clients who struggle with the same thing as they start their first consulting or coaching business, build their brand, craft messages and copy and get out there and get clients.

If you’re learning curve overwhelm is stopping you in your tracks, listen into this episode where I’ll share with you the 4 biggest lessons I learned from my first 100 podcast episodes, including:


[0:02:40]: Why a steep learning curve is a good thing (but also how to make it less overwhelming!
[0:08:52]: How to win your wrestling match with imposter syndrome (and why imposter syndrome should be welcomed into your proverbial mental wrestling ring)
[0:14:35]: Why maximizing your strengths in podcasting (and business) is ALWAYS a winning strategy
[0:20:08]: If you’re on the fence about starting a podcast, why you absolutely should! And right now!

So next time when your learning curve overwhelm threatens the achievement of your goals, hear my voice saying to you – you got this!

Tune in to say goodbye to the self-limiting, “I should already know this” myth and say hello to new possibilities for both your consulting and coaching business and the difference you can make for your clients.

Thinking about starting your own podcast?

I made you a free cheat sheet with what I learned are the 10 steps to getting it launched. Grab it here: www.betsyjordyn.com/podcast-starter-guide

About Me:

The Enough Already podcast is hosted by Betsy Jordyn. I’m an ex-Disney consultant turned business mentor and brand messaging strategist that helps consulting and coaching business owners clarify their brand messaging and positioning, create a website presence that positions them as sought-after experts, land clients with ease and integrity, and take their place as thought leaders and influencers in their niche. Go to www.betsyjordyn.com to learn more about how I empower consultants and coaches to monetize their best-at-strengths and authentic passions to make a bigger difference in the world.

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