242 episodes

How do I find more motivation? How do I find my purpose? Should I quit my job? What’s my passion? Should I start my own business? The Whiskey & Work Podcast gets to the root of all of these questions. Each episode is refreshingly honest, comically entertaining, and deeply inspiring, leaving you with tangible takeaways. It covers motivation, goal setting, time management, habits, balance, 9 to 5 careers, and even starting your own business. Your host Kelsey Murphy is a Career & Life Coach for Fortune 500 companies & clients working at Facebook, Twitter, Google, Apple, Gap - with a background as the Advertising Director for Nintendo, Go Pro and Elizabeth Arden. Kelsey has been featured in Business Insider, Huffington Post, Livestrong, Living Healthy, LaurenConrad.com. In the Whiskey & Work podcast you’ll learn from some of the most inspiring, successful people like Leo Babauta, a Zen master blogger who teaches over 2 million readers how to simplify their life and create better habits - and Kelly Leveque, celebrity nutritionist to Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, Molly Sims, author of Body Love, on her famous Fab 4 Smoothie that’ll help you rid yourself of food drama for good. So sit back, pour yourself a cup of coffee (or something stronger) and join us.

Whiskey & Work Podcast Kelsey Murphy

    • Business
    • 4.9 • 221 Ratings

How do I find more motivation? How do I find my purpose? Should I quit my job? What’s my passion? Should I start my own business? The Whiskey & Work Podcast gets to the root of all of these questions. Each episode is refreshingly honest, comically entertaining, and deeply inspiring, leaving you with tangible takeaways. It covers motivation, goal setting, time management, habits, balance, 9 to 5 careers, and even starting your own business. Your host Kelsey Murphy is a Career & Life Coach for Fortune 500 companies & clients working at Facebook, Twitter, Google, Apple, Gap - with a background as the Advertising Director for Nintendo, Go Pro and Elizabeth Arden. Kelsey has been featured in Business Insider, Huffington Post, Livestrong, Living Healthy, LaurenConrad.com. In the Whiskey & Work podcast you’ll learn from some of the most inspiring, successful people like Leo Babauta, a Zen master blogger who teaches over 2 million readers how to simplify their life and create better habits - and Kelly Leveque, celebrity nutritionist to Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, Molly Sims, author of Body Love, on her famous Fab 4 Smoothie that’ll help you rid yourself of food drama for good. So sit back, pour yourself a cup of coffee (or something stronger) and join us.

    Where (and How) to Start, Calculating Your Enough Number, (Without having Nightmares) {Featuring Areyh Sheinbein}

    Where (and How) to Start, Calculating Your Enough Number, (Without having Nightmares) {Featuring Areyh Sheinbein}

    In this episode of the Whiskey and Work Podcast, Kelsey sits down with financial planning and business valuation expert Aryeh Sheinbein. They discuss the lack of financial education and literacy among many entrepreneurs and business owners, the concept of the enough number, and the importance of knowing this number for achieving financial independence and retirement goals.  Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes! 



    What we’re talking about…



    Aryeh’s expertise in financial planning and introducing the concept of the enough number.
    Highlights the importance of knowing this number for achieving financial independence and retirement goals
    Aryeh’s journey into helping online business owners with financial literacy and wealth management
    The lack of financial education and literacy among many entrepreneurs and business owners
    The importance of understanding personal finances and managing money effectively to achieve long-term goals
    The concept of the enough number, emphasizing the need to calculate one's current expenses accurately
    Encouragement to approach this exercise without judgment or shame, focusing on understanding one's financial reality
    Practical advice on how to calculate one's enough number by assessing monthly expenses and annualizing them
    Recommendations for organizing expenses into categories and using tools like spreadsheets for clarity
    Addressing common challenges and fears associated with financial planning, such as fear of judgment or stress around spending habits
    The importance of setting aside time for financial planning and embracing self-awareness without judgment
    The importance of regular investing and setting aside funds for future goals, such as retirement and major expenses
    Highlighting the concept of Parkinson's law and the significance of disciplined saving and investing habits
    To learn more or connect with Aryeh, visit the links below! 





    A {free} Tool or Two! 
    Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey. 
    How To Plan Your Business
    The Coaches Pricing Calculator 
    The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income
     
    Links Mentioned
     
    Aryeh Sheinbein’s Website
    Aryeh Sheinbein’s Instagram
    Kelsey Murphy’s Website 
    Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram
     

    • 51 min
    Creating Your Customer Journey Map For More Personalized Sales {Featuring Julia Taylor}

    Creating Your Customer Journey Map For More Personalized Sales {Featuring Julia Taylor}

    In this episode of the Whiskey and Work Podcast, Kelsey sits down with former military intelligence officer and CEO of the Geek Pack, Julia Taylor. They discuss the concept of the customer journey map and its significance in business, insights into understanding the customer journey and its various touch points, and examples of impactful customer experiences and how they can be applied in different business contexts. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes! 



    What we’re talking about…
     
    Julia's background in military intelligence and transition into entrepreneurship
    Her inspiration for founding Geek Pack and her passion for empowering women in tech
    Julia's unique approach to entrepreneurship as a digital nomad and lover of camping.
    Introduction to the concept of the customer journey map and its significance in business.
    Insights into understanding the customer journey and its various touch points.
    Examples of impactful customer experiences and how they can be applied in different business contexts.
    Discussion on personalized interactions, gift-giving, and effective communication in enhancing the customer journey
    Applicability of customer journey mapping in coaching businesses
    The importance of maintaining personalization and intimacy in coaching as businesses scale
    Strategies for coaches to enhance client experiences and stand out in a competitive market
    Julia's recommendations for implementing customer journey mapping in coaching practices
    To learn more or connect with Julia, visit the links below! 





    A {free} Tool or Two! 
    Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey. 
    How To Plan Your Business
    The Coaches Pricing Calculator 
    The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income
     
    Links Mentioned
     
    Julia Taylor’s Website
    Julia Taylor’s Instagram
    Kelsey Murphy’s Website 
    Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram
     

    • 50 min
    Confessions Of A Public Speaker: The 5 Sins You Never Want to Commit on Stage {Featuring Aurora Gregory}

    Confessions Of A Public Speaker: The 5 Sins You Never Want to Commit on Stage {Featuring Aurora Gregory}

    In this episode of the Whiskey and Work Podcast, Kelsey sits down with Speaker Coach and Business Strategist, Aurora Gregory. They discuss the importance of public speaking skills in various aspects of life and business, the most common mistakes people make during public speaking, as well as strategies for managing nervousness before a speaking event. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes! 



    What we’re talking about…
     
    Aurora’s  expertise in coaching speakers and business strategy
    Aurora's book "Get Picked: Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Creating an Irresistible Speaker Proposal."
    Strategies for managing nervousness before speaking engagements
    Aurora's approach of making new friends in the audience to reduce anxiety
    Acknowledgment of nervousness as a common experience among speakers
    The “5 Sins” people make during public speaking
    Importance of matching movements with the message and practicing pauses
    Emphasis on slides as visual aids and guides, not substitutes for the speaker
    Advice on editing slides ruthlessly and focusing on key points for audience retention
    Recommending speakers to focus on solving one specific problem in their presentations
    Narrowing down the topic to provide actionable content and engage the audience effectively
    Aurora's expertise in addressing common mistakes that hinder connection with the audience
    Reading slides verbatim during presentations, leading to disengagement
    To learn more or connect with Aurora, visit the links below! 





    A {free} Tool or Two! 
    Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey. 
    How To Plan Your Business
    The Coaches Pricing Calculator 
    The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income
     
    Links Mentioned
     
    Aurora Gregory’s Website
    Aurora Gregory’s Instagram
    Kelsey Murphy’s Website 
    Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram 
     

    • 48 min
    How To Strategically Use YouTube To Fill Up Your Client Roster By Just Posting One Video A Week {Featuring Trena Little}

    How To Strategically Use YouTube To Fill Up Your Client Roster By Just Posting One Video A Week {Featuring Trena Little}

    In this episode of the Whiskey and Work Podcast, Kelsey sits down with YouTube strategy expert, Trena Little. They discuss common challenges faced by business owners in starting a YouTube channel, the importance of authenticity and simplicity in YouTube content creation, and Trena introduces the Profitable Keyword Framework for YouTube content strategy. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes! 



    What we’re talking about…
     
    Trena shares her background and journey into YouTube strategy
    Overcoming introversion and tech aversion to create YouTube content
    Trena shares her approach to simplifying the YouTube content creation process
    Emphasize the importance of authenticity and simplicity in YouTube content creation
    Trena introduces the Profitable Keyword Framework for YouTube content strategy
    How Trina's framework aligns content with audience needs and search intent
    The misconception of focusing solely on SEO-driven content
    The significance of content quality over quantity for business-focused YouTube channels
    Explanation of the domino effect strategy for series-based content
    Importance of delivering on the promises made in video titles
    Recommendations for video length and audience engagement
    The effectiveness of YouTube Shorts and their alignment with audience preferences
    Trena's insights on repurposing podcast content for YouTube
    Trena's recommendations for creating visually engaging podcast content for YouTube
    Importance of audience retention metrics for evaluating video podcast performance
    Suggestions for testing and iterating video podcast strategies on YouTube
    Considerations for aligning video podcast content with audience expectations and preferences
    To learn more or connect with Trena, visit the links below! 





    A {free} Tool or Two! 
    Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey. 
    How To Plan Your Business
    The Coaches Pricing Calculator 
    The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income
     
    Links Mentioned
     
    Trena Little’s Website
    Trena Little’s Instagram
    Kelsey Murphy’s Website 
    Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram 
     

    • 51 min
    How to Write a Bestselling Book in 5 Months That Can ACTUALLY Transform Your Life {Featuring Nick Pavlidis}

    How to Write a Bestselling Book in 5 Months That Can ACTUALLY Transform Your Life {Featuring Nick Pavlidis}

    In this episode of the Whiskey and Work Podcast, Kelsey sits down with former lawyer and founder of Authority Ghost Writing and Ghost Writing School, Nick Pavlidis. They discuss Nick’s transition from lawyer to writer and entrepreneur, the pitfalls of writing the wrong book, and the importance for authors to focus on writing a book that aligns with their passions and goals.  Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes! 



    What we’re talking about…
    Nick's transition from a lawyer to a writer and entrepreneur
    How Nick founded  Authority Ghost Writing and Ghost Writer School
    Nick's expertise in helping people bring their books to life and achieve bestselling status
    Discussion on the pitfalls of writing the wrong book
    Emphasize the need for authors to focus on a book that aligns with their passion and goals
    Nick's insights on different types of books and how to choose the right one for your message
    Nick's approach to writing a book in five months
    Strategies for maximizing the value of the writing process, including networking and marketing
    Importance of incorporating stories into the book to engage readers and build confidence and inspiration
    Discussion on how authors can use their books to attract clients and opportunities
    Examples of authors who have successfully integrated their books into their businesses
    Nick's advice on identifying prospects, influencers, and gatekeepers to support business growth
    To learn more or connect with Nick, visit the links below! 





    A {free} Tool or Two! 
    Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey. 
    How To Plan Your Business
    The Coaches Pricing Calculator 
    The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income
     
    Links Mentioned
     
    Nick Pavlidis’ Website
    Nick Pavlidis’ Instagram
    Kelsey Murphy’s Website 
    Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram 
     

    • 1 hr 1 min
    The Science of Flow - How To Find Your Personal Excellence Formula {Featuring Helen Henley}

    The Science of Flow - How To Find Your Personal Excellence Formula {Featuring Helen Henley}

    In this episode of the Whiskey and Work Podcast, Kelsey sits down with mindset coach, Helen Henley. They discuss Helen's expertise in flow and productivity, define flow as a state where full attention is on a task, mental load decreases, and one is challenged and present, as well as the misconception that flow requires a high level of challenge. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes! 



    What we’re talking about…
    Helen's background and her journey into coaching
    Helen’s scholarship and coaching experience
    Emphasize Helen's expertise in flow and productivity
    Define flow as a state where full attention is on a task, mental load decreases, and one is challenged and present
    Mihai Csikszentmihalyi's definition of flow
    Discuss the misconception that flow requires a high level of challenge
    The importance of finding the right level of challenge for flow
    Explain how the challenge can be relative to individual skills
    Explore ways to hack flow by finding motivation
    Share the idea of recording audio notes for specific people as a motivator
    Mention the importance of identifying what truly motivates you
    Introduce the concept of an autotelic personality
    How identifying your autotelic motivations can help you get into a flow state
    Discuss the significance of aligning your flow with your motivations
    The surprising statistic that a 4% challenge is ideal for entering a flow state
    How the 4% challenge can be relative and evolve over time
    Highlight the need to identify your personal 4% challenge
    To learn more or connect with Kelsey, visit the links below! 





    A {free} Tool or Two! 
    Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey. 
    How To Plan Your Business
    The Coaches Pricing Calculator 
    The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income
     
    Links Mentioned
     
    Kelsey Murphy’s Website 
    Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram
     

    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
221 Ratings

221 Ratings

island girl-73 ,

Source of Inspired Action

Every time I listen I’m inspired to step into action with my business- and always from a space of doing it in a way that works for me. Thanks Kelsey!

operationorganization ,

Refreshing and inspiring

This show is one you can keep coming back to for honest conversations, suggestions, and motivation! It’s a great crossroads of where business and personal life intersect and will leave you wanting to subscribe after listening.

Gay&Sweaty ,

A True Treasure!

This show offers refreshingly honest and entertaining conversations that have helped me find motivation and fine-tune my purpose. This is a must-listen! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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