Half-Finished to Done Podcast with Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Ambitious Business Owners Cristina Roman

Trying to “just do it” when you’re feeling intense emotions about a task or project rarely works. 
Fighting against yourself usually leads to more stress, anxiety, and angst.
In this episode, I’m joined by fellow coach Sarah Yost—who I call the “emotions queen”— to talk about why and how to regulate when we’re feeling overwhelmed with emotions…and why she never recommends pushing through.
She also shares a profound insight about why joining a coaching program like mine can create more negative emotions, like shame, in the beginning. 
Listen in as we discuss:
How losing your keys, misplacing a phone charger, and not showing up on time are external reflections of internal patterns
Why having a simple action plan can actually exacerbate—instead of alleviate—shame
A study on learned helplessness
Simple ways to get out of fight or flight mode and back to work 
Sarah Yost is an emotions coach for ADHD and neurodivergent people. She’ll help you feel way less anxious and way more at home with yourself through understanding, processing and working with your emotions. Find her here. 
 
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE —
1:1 Productivity Coaching Consult Call
 
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Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners
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What’s it like to work with a productivity coach? The best way for you to understand the process and benefits of one-on-one coaching is to share real stories from real clients. 
In this episode, I’m highlighting three clients who are all successful and are killing it in their respective jobs and industries. 
They didn’t come to productivity coaching because they felt like failures. Instead, they chose to work with me because they know that despite their success, they have habits holding them back from sustainably growing their business, enjoying their work, and having a full, rich life outside of work.
In each example, you’ll learn:
Where the client was when they first came to me
The exact plan that we put in place to help 
Early wins and results they’ve created through 1:1 coaching
I hope these client experiences spark some creative ideas and inspire you to keep working through mental, emotional, and logistical obstacles standing between you and calm, sustainable productivity.
 
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE —
1:1 Productivity Coaching Consult Call
 
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Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners
Instagram: @piquecoaching
Facebook: @piquecoaching
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Email: hello@piquecoaching.co
Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

If you’re like many business owners, you’ve never considered selling your business one day.
And you might automatically assume that your business could never be sold.
This means that you’re likely selling yourself short, and you’re never giving yourself the opportunity to prepare your business for a potential exit.
This episode will change the way you see your long-term business growth, and the options available to you.
The decision to be open to selling one day will shift how you operate, market, and delegate, which leads to a more sustainable, profitable business—even if you choose never to sell. 
In this episode I’m joined by Stacey Harris, founder and CEO of the podcast production agency, Uncommonly More and the host of The More Profitable Podcast. She works with service-based businesses ready to generate, educate, and convert leads with their podcast.
Listen in as we discuss:
Why we recommend that you be open to selling your business
The benefits of preparing your business so it’s not just a personal brand
Looking to the future to answer “What’s on the other side of working for me?”
Building your business into an asset
Communicating changes and expectations to clients as your business grows and evolves
Understanding what kind of opportunities you want to be available for, and how to make yourself available when those opportunities show up
CONNECT WITH STACEY  —
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MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE —
1:1 Productivity Coaching Consult Call
Tara Newman  
How to Productize Your Service and Buy Back Time with Stacey Harris
Sara Frandina
Tango
Loom
 
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Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners
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Email: hello@piquecoaching.co
Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

Do you have mixed feelings about setting goals?
Goals intrigue you because you like the idea of going after something and achieving it. But, if you’ve felt burned by goals in the past, it’s also normal to feel reluctance about setting a new one. 
This is especially true if you’ve consistently pursued goals that were not relevant, meaningful, or rewarding to you.
We’re going to change that today! So if you are ready to do goals differently, let’s get into 8 recommendations for pursuing goals that you truly care about:
Set the right goal by using 5 Types of Project ROI
Pick a sweet spot number for your goal that is both challenging and attainable
Create a visual representation of your goal
Brainstorm from scratch how you’re going to hit the goal 
Track your progress with data and facts
Utilize the 3 project finishing skills
Learn and adjust until you hit the goal
Expect to have sabotaging thoughts
 
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE —
1:1 Productivity Coaching Consult Call
EP. 05 5 Types of Project ROI
EP. 20 The Oprah Million Dollar Challenge
EP. 28 3 Skills Every Project Finisher Needs
 
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Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners
Instagram: @piquecoaching
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Email: hello@piquecoaching.co
Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

If you struggle with sitting down to work after dealing with difficult situations or intense emotions, this episode is for you. 
Relationship conflict. Worrying about your kids. Hormonal flare-ups. 
These are all situations that generate intense negative emotions that can take our focus away from work.
If you’re like most people, you do one of two things when you feel this way: You either go into hustle mode and ignore your emotions to push through your work OR you do the opposite and spend the day on self-care instead of working on your important tasks. 
In this episode, you’ll learn a third option, with a cheeky name: “Weep while you work.”
This concept is the middle ground between overworking and always taking time off when you feel bad. 
 
Listen in as I discuss:
The concept of “weep while you work”
Common scenarios that bring up intense emotions
Examples of how to “weep while you work”
How to know when to work through intense emotions vs when to need a break
 
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE —
1:1 Productivity Coaching Consult Call
EP. 44 The Bare Minimum Method
EP. 35 Navigating Productivity When Your Kid is Struggling with Ashley Jangro
 
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Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners
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Email: hello@piquecoaching.co
Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

Ready to get more done—with a fraction of the time, energy, and effort it normally takes you? The Bare Minimum Method is for you, especially if you often hit low-energy periods in your business that stress you out. 
The Bare Minimum Method has been mentioned several times here on the podcast, but today’s episode gives you a full behind-the-scenes peek into what it’s all about. 
In this episode, you’ll learn when to use the Bare Minimum Method, the key issues it addresses, and common hesitations that business owners have when adopting it. 
And don’t be discouraged: Using the Bare Minimum Method isn’t about lowering your expectations or goals; it’s actually about helping you create equal or better results in your business.
The full 4-Step Bare Minimum Method is currently only available to my 1:1 productivity coaching clients through the Pique client portal. 
If exclusive access to the Bare Minimum Method piques your interest, let’s get started working together today. Just book a 1:1 consult at http://piquecoaching.co/private-productivity-coaching/. Together, we’ll help you establish a sustainable process to get your most important work done. 
 
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE —
1:1 Productivity Coaching
The Bare Minimum Method
 
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Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners
Instagram: @piquecoaching
Facebook: @piquecoaching
TikTok: @piquecoaching
Email: hello@piquecoaching.co
Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co