Business Your Way

Caryn Gillen
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Business Your Way is a podcast for those of us who have always done things in our own way. This show offers quick perspective shifts from Caryn, ideas that crack something open for you from a guest, and live coaching. It’s the relevant, interesting, permission-giving stuff you want to hear about because it will create more space for you to do business YOUR way! ⇒ Follow Business Your Way on your favorite podcast platform, then leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening!

  1. 2d ago

    Feeling Stuck on a Big Decision?

    When you've done the internal work, but need someone else in the room. You know that feeling, when you've been sitting with a big decision for weeks, maybe months. You've done the internal processing. You know something needs to change. But you haven't said it out loud to anyone yet, because the people closest to you have a stake in what you decide. That's exactly what Checkpoints are for. In this episode of Business Your Way, Caryn introduces a brand new private coaching offer: a 90-minute one-on-one session designed for high achievers, coaches, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are at a pivot point and need a thought partner with no agenda. Think of it like a pit crew for a high-performance race car. The more you're performing at a high level, the more often you need fine-tuning to keep going at your best. Whether you're stepping into a new season of life or leadership, weighing a consequential move, or just need someone to think it through with you from angles you haven't considered — this is that space. No homework. No pressure. Just 90 minutes with Caryn's full attention, intuition, and curiosity on your biggest thing. The session also includes a week of follow-up via audio and text, so when the "ahas" hit after the call, you've got somewhere to put them. Founding price is $199 (goes up to $300 after July 29th). Book at caryngillen.com/checkpoint. This episode covers: What a Checkpoint Session is and who it's forWhy high achievers often can't think through big moves with the people closest to themHow the pit crew model applies to business and life decisionsWhat to expect from 90 minutes of private coaching with CarynWhy this is also a low-risk way to experience coaching with Caryn if you've been curious 🎯 Ready for your checkpoint? Book at caryngillen.com/checkpoint before July 29th to lock in the founding price. tags: private coaching session, high-performance coaching, business decision making, thought partner, business clarity session

  2. 6d ago

    221: The Saboteur Voice in Your Business and How to Stop Listening to It

    This episode is a clip from one of Caryn's small group coaching calls. The conversation was too good NOT to share! If you've ever looked at your coaching business and thought "I should be further along by now" or "maybe I'm just not cut out for this" — this episode will stop you in your tracks in the best way. These thoughts are among the most universal in entrepreneurship. And they're so relatable! Who here hasn't wondered if anyone else struggles with imposter syndrome, or feels like they're bad at business sometimes? The good news: You're not bad at this; you're probably just new at it, or being too hard on yourself. This conversation digs into why coaches and small business owners tend to be far harsher on themselves in business than they ever were as employees, how to redefine what success actually looks like when you're the one setting the bar, and why internal growth and progress are often reason enough to keep going — even before the external results show up. If your saboteur voice has been loud lately, this one's for you. Send it to a friend who needs to hear it, too! Topics covered: Why imposter syndrome hits differently when you run your own businessReframing the "I should know this by now" storyTying success to internal growth, not just external resultsHow to be the best boss and best employee you've ever had — to yourselfChanging your relationship with what it means to be a business ownerUsing internal listening as a measure of success 👥 Want a thought partner and mindset/business coach to be in it with you, or to join this incredible small group, The Advisors Circle? Book a sales call with Caryn here. [⁠https://clients.caryngillen.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6560fa439474035a892b07c7/schedule⁠] Tags: imposter syndrome coaches, coaching business mindset, life coach business tips, group coaching, coaching business podcast

  3. Jul 15

    220: The Invisible Line Between Working For Yourself and Owning It with Melisa Liberman

    In this episode, Caryn talks with business coach for independent consultants Melissa Liberman about the identity shift that changes everything — the moment you stop operating like an employee (or an extra pair of hands) and start actually owning your business. Melissa shares her own journey from an unplanned side gig to a thriving business, the exact moment she stopped dropping everything at a client's whim, and why she believes mindset, not strategy, is 80% of what makes a business succeed. Caryn and Melissa dig into: imposter syndromethe courage it takes to make big decisionssetting audacious goals instead of "safe" oneshow to stop fighting for your limitations and start fighting for what's possible ----- ** If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to hit that subscribe button, share it with a friend, like and/or leave a comment. I appreciate each one! ** ----- To learn more about and connect with Melisa, visit: https://www.melisaliberman.com/ Her podcast, Grow Your Independent Consulting Business, is on all major platforms. ----- To learn more about and connect with host Caryn Gillen, visit: https://caryngillen.com/ Caryn is a Master Leadership and Business Coach who asks really great questions to help people clarify their next move, holding space for them as they do it. ----- Tags: business owner mindset, identity shift in business, independent consultants, stop working like an employee, business coaching podcast

  4. Jul 8

    219: Stop Doing What No Longer Serves You: A Coach's Guide to Quitting

    Is it time to quit something? In this episode of Business Your Way, host Caryn Gillen challenges coaches and small business owners to audit their weekly habits and ask one simple, but powerful question: "Would I choose this again?" Does what you're doing now get you to where you're going? Caryn breaks down why we cling to habits, routines, and commitments long after they stop serving us, not because they're working, but because we've always done them. She shares her favorite "house-clearing" tip for deciding what to keep and what to release and walks through how to spot the difference between things that drain your energy vs. things that grow you (and your business). ----- Need clarity on what to quit or accountability in actually doing it? Book a call with Caryn here. [⁠https://clients.caryngillen.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6560fa439474035a892b07c7/schedule⁠] You can also connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn: @caryngillen ----- ** If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to hit that subscribe button, share it with a friend, like and/or leave a comment. We appreciate each one! ** ----- Tags: business coaching podcast, energy management, quitting habits, growth mindset, productivity for solopreneurs

  5. Jul 1

    218: You Can't Coach From Empty – The Elite Athlete Mindset for Business Owners

    In this episode of Business Your Way, host Caryn Gillen explores what life coaches and small business owners can gain by treating themselves like elite athletes. She breaks down what high performance really requires: honest self-awareness about your energy limits (like knowing you're a "one-experience-a-day" introvert), rejecting depletion as a badge of honor, and building personal systems (so you stop relearning the same lessons about what works for you). Can anyone relate?! 🫠 In this episode, we get into: Why "what are you training for?" is the most important business question you're not askingHow to identify your personal energy rules (social limits, screen time, rest needs)Reframing self-care as performance fuel, not indulgenceBuilding systems so you stop hitting the same walls over and overHow to show up for your clients and your business without burning out----- 👥 Need clarity, a "training plan," or accountability? Book a call with Caryn here. [⁠https://clients.caryngillen.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6560fa439474035a892b07c7/schedule⁠] ----- ** If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to hit that subscribe button, share it with a friend, like and/or leave a comment. I appreciate each one! ** ----- Tags: self-care for business owners, entrepreneur burnout, how to sustain energy in business, coaching business growth strategies

  6. Jun 24

    217: How to Use Speaking to Grow Your Coaching Business with Laurie-Ann Murabito

    Speaking might be the most underused growth strategy in your business. In this episode of Business Your Way, Caryn sits down with Laurie-Ann Murabito, a speaker trainer and speaking strategist who went from painfully shy to a professional speaker. She now helps coaches and entrepreneurs get known, get booked, and get clients through the power of speaking. Laurie-Ann shares about her signature framework for crafting a speech that converts (including the two questions you must answer before writing a single word), how to think about speaking in a whole new way (hint: your podcast, your sales calls, and your live videos all count), and the mindset shift that will change how you show up on stage and on camera. You'll also hear why niching into a specific industry's speaking circuit could be your fastest path to visibility, how to work a room before you even take the mic, and what to do when everything goes wrong. If you've been putting off getting on stages — virtual or in-person — this conversation will change that. ----- ** If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to hit that subscribe button, share it with a friend, like and/or leave a comment. I appreciate each one! ** ----- To learn more about and connect with Laurie-Ann, visit: https://speakandstandout.com/ ----- To learn more about and connect with Caryn, visit: https://caryngillen.com/ ----- Tags: public speaking for coaches, speaking to grow your business, speaker training, business visibility

  7. Jun 18

    216: Market, Sell, and Coach in a Way That Actually FEELS Like You

    Do your marketing, sales, and coaching delivery all feel like the same person? In this episode of Business Your Way, we talk about what it really means to promote your way — not just in your marketing, but in every decision you make about how you run your business. This isn't about tactics. It's about staying bought in on who you are, so the world's noise doesn't pull you off course. Congruence, the felt experience of your marketing, sales, and delivery all matching, is one of the most powerful and underrated things you can build into your coaching business. When clients say, "You talk just like you write" or "working with you is exactly like listening to your podcast," that's the goal. If you're a coach who keeps second-guessing your approach, absorbing everyone else's framework, or feeling like your business doesn't quite fit — this episode will help you come back to your way and stay there. Topics covered: Why promoting your way starts with selling yourself on it firstThe concept of congruence across marketing, sales, and deliveryHow your values shape your offers Why business is leadership, and what to do if you're not sure you want to leadRecommitting to your decisions when the world keeps offering you other pathsWhy coaching skills are valuable, whether or not you run your own business🎯 Want help building a business that feels like you all the way through? Book a sales call with Caryn here. [https://clients.caryngillen.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6560fa439474035a892b07c7/schedule] Tags: values-based business, how to market as a coach, coaching business tips

  8. Jun 17

    215: The #1 Skill Every Coach Needs to Filter Business Advice

    Are you taking business advice from people who don't actually know you, your goals, or where you're trying to go? In this episode of Business Your Way, Caryn breaks down one of the most important — and overlooked — jobs you have as a business owner: protecting your business your way. Caryn covers why well-meaning advice from even successful entrepreneurs can send you in the completely wrong direction, how to recognize when you're consuming 7-figure advice that doesn't apply to your 5- or 6-figure business, and why discernment is the skill that separates coaches who stay stuck from those who build sustainable, profitable businesses. You'll also hear why always knowing what you're selling is one of the most protective things you can do for your business, and how to use your values and financial goals as filters to cut through 90% of the noise online. If you're a life coach or small business owner tired of buying random courses, second-guessing your strategy, or feeling pulled in every direction, this episode is your reminder to return to yourself and protect your mission. Topics covered: Why not all advice is created equal — even from people who've "made it"The danger of learning ahead of where you are in businessTreating your business like a newborn (and what that means practically)Always selling: why cash is the ultimate business protectorHow to develop discernment so you stop buying things you don't needUsing your values to filter out tactics that won't work FOR YOU🎯 Ready to get clear on where your business is going? Book a sales call with Caryn here. [⁠https://clients.caryngillen.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6560fa439474035a892b07c7/schedule⁠] Tags: stop taking business advice from people who don't know your business, business discernment, business clarity

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Business Your Way is a podcast for those of us who have always done things in our own way. This show offers quick perspective shifts from Caryn, ideas that crack something open for you from a guest, and live coaching. It’s the relevant, interesting, permission-giving stuff you want to hear about because it will create more space for you to do business YOUR way! ⇒ Follow Business Your Way on your favorite podcast platform, then leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening!

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  • Creator
    Caryn Gillen
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    228
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Caryn Gillen
  • Show Website
    Business Your Way

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