The Smart Twenties Podcast

Today I’m sharing my personal growth update for November 2020. This month my main struggle has been with my productivity so I’m going to talk a bit about that in this episode.  I hope you take a lot away from me sharing the productivity struggles that I’ve been having. And how I got myself out of that slump and rut and how you can too. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why the stories you tell yourself about productivity are working against you The exercise that helped me release my guilt about being unproductive The plan I created that got me out of my unproductive rut Why we’re unproductive even when we don’t want to be   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At   Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend joining my group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.  When you become a member of our community, you

What do you do when your ideal client can’t afford your coaching services? That’s what I’m answering in today’s episode. When we think our ideal client can’t afford our coaching services it’s very easy to just stop there and to not question it - especially if it's important to you that your coaching is accessible and that you help as many people as possible with your work. Tune in to learn what it means when your ideal client can’t afford your coaching services and how to help as many people as possible without sacrificing your financial goals. In This Episode You’ll Learn: What it means when your ideal client can’t afford your coaching services The difference between a client who can’t afford your services and a client that isn’t willing to invest in your services How to help the people who can’t afford your coaching services Strategies to make you a better coach   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Busine

It’s often talked about in the coaching world how amazing it is to make $10k a month and hit that milestone... But here’s the truth - it’s damaging to have $10k months on a pedestal. Not only does it keep you separate from making $10k a month but it really stops you from actually enjoying the journey and enjoying where you are right now in the process. So I just want to talk to you about this because I think it is not something that’s spoken about enough. We’re just kind of told that you need to have $10k months on a pedestal. And that there’s no other option than to have it on a pedestal. Tune in to learn why you should take it off a pedestal and what to do instead. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why it’s dangerous to have $10k months on a pedestal The keys to taking $10k months off a pedestal What to do to become the kind of person that can have $10k months The truth about making $10k per month    Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program FREE Training - How To

Back in 2018, I was in the process of building an online course called Your Perfect Semester and was SO scared it would be a complete flop. In this episode, I’m sharing a video I recorded just before releasing the course sharing the fears I was facing and how I worked through them. I have a feeling you’ll be able to relate! In This Episode You’ll Learn: How I personally handle imposter syndrome Why I was so scared to publish and promote my online course The reason I didn’t let my fears stop me from launching The practical things I do to move past fear   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At Episode 21: Lessons Learned From A Recent Failure   Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend joining my group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.  When you become a member of our community, you’ll get instant ac

This episode was inspired by a concept that I learned from Tony Robbins at his Business Mastery event that I went to in August 2019. This concept really stayed with me and I want to talk about it in today’s episode. Today I’m sharing 5 problems all new coaches have and what to do about them. If you’ve been experiencing a lot of business problems that you think other new coaches aren’t having, this episode is for you. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why you need to differentiate between normal and abnormal business problems The 5 problems all new coaches face and what to do about them Practical ways to approach your social media strategy with confidence What client objections are actually telling you   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At Episode 143: My 5 Biggest Takeaways From Tony Robbins’ Business Mastery Seminar   Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy

Today I’m sharing with you 10 subtle ways your all-or-nothing mindset is keeping you stuck - especially when it comes to business.  This is something that I see a lot in our PGSD coaching calls - all of the subtle, hidden ways that the all-or-nothing mindset manifests itself when it comes to business. A lot of times we think of the all-or-nothing mindset in terms of health and fitness but there are a lot of subtle ways that it shows up. The more we recognise these ways the better equipped we are to stop that all-or-nothing behavior and actually get into the growth mindset which is going to help us create results. So in this episode, I’m sharing 10 examples with you for how your all or nothing mindset is keeping you stuck. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The subtle ways the all-or-nothing mindset is holding you back Why you feel like you aren’t making any progress with your goals Tips and tricks to break the all-or-nothing cycle The common mistake that is stopping you from learning and growing   Featured In Th

Today I’m sharing with you an excerpt of one of our recent coaching calls that we have inside of Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Rebekah knew that she’d be so much more productive if she could allow herself to focus on one task at a time but was struggling with feeling guilty for not always multitasking. I was able to coach Rebekah on this and I think you’re going to find this really, really helpful. If you’re struggling with productivity, getting clean rest and planning your time, this episode’s for you.  In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why multitasking isn’t in your best interests The source of your ‘not multitasking’ guilt What happens when you’re not getting enough clean rest Tips for stopping multitasking and becoming more productive   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At   Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly re

Until recently, I was always racked with guilt whenever I wasn’t being ‘consistent’ on Instagram. I’d been told time and time again that consistent content was the key to business success. And the fact that I kept ‘falling off the wagon’ made me think I’d never be successful.  But in the last 12 months I’ve made $300k+ in my business… and I’ve barely posted on Instagram during that time. So in this episode, I’m sharing the truth about consistent instagram content and whether it’s even worth focusing on. If you’ve been feeling wrestling with showing up on Instagram, this episode is bound to make you feel like a weight’s been lifted from your shoulders. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why consistent instagram content isn’t what matters most How creating content for content’s sake can be a form of productive procrastination Why ‘how to’ content is scaring your clients and customers away The secret to creating content that converts followers to clients   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

Do you find that, unless you have someone to keep you accountable, you push off your deadlines until the last possible moment, work like crazy to get everything done and then burnout? It’s a vicious cycle that most perfectionists find themselves trapped in, but it doesn’t have to be that way.  Jennifer (@jennifer_link on Instagram) submitted a request to get coached on one of our recent productivity coaching calls inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done because was frustrated that she kept procrastinating on her work, cramming and then burning out - despite promising herself not to keep doing that. Jennifer wanted to learn how to meet deadlines without cramming and burning out. So we discussed that and so much more. Thank you Jennifer for giving me permission to share this call on the podcast, I appreciate you! In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why having the intention to stop procrastinating isn’t enough How to meet your deadlines when there’s no one holding you accountable The secret to enjoying your work and

In Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, one of the key tools we use for both personal and business growth is the impossible goal. And I know for sure that without my impossible goal, there’s no way I would have been able to get out of my own way enough to build the multiple six figure business I have today. But is an impossible goal really necessary? Tune in to learn what happens when you don’t have an impossible goal and why you need one. If you’ve been struggling to build your coaching business, this episode is going to be an eye-opener for you. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why our PGSDers set an impossible goal and exactly what it is The reason it’s damaging for perfectionists to set ‘realistic’ goals How having an impossible goal will dramatically increase your productivity The truth about why you keep giving up on your goals year after year   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting La

Your prices are most likely not the reason no one is signing up for your services.  Today, I’m sharing how you can reframe the beliefs you have around pricing your services and the most common mistakes perfectionists make when it comes to charging for their services value.  I’m also sharing why discounting your services isn’t helping anyone, especially your clients.  As well as how to overcome the rejection, shame and guilt you feel when it comes to charging for what your services are worth.  Get ready to take notes! This episode is going to be a huge help if you’re struggling with pricing your services. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How ‘charging what you’re worth’ is hurting your self-confidence The surprising reason discounting will stop you getting fully booked How to create true confidence when it comes to your coaching services The secret to feeling less guilty about charging full-price   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program FREE Training - How To Buil

Growing pains suck. We’ve all had them in some shape or form and personal development is no different. In today’s episode, I’m reflecting on the month of October in my business and personal life. I’m sharing how I was able to get quality rest while away from my business as well as how I was able to become fully productive and work without distractions.  I also talk about the limiting beliefs I had to let go of in order to reach more people who need my help and how you can take all of these tips and apply them to your personal development journey too. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How to keep pursuing your goals when it doesn’t feel like it’s working Practical tips to untangle your self-worth from your productivity Small steps you can take to start resting without guilt Why I’ve been hesitant to talk about running Facebook ads   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At Episode 2

One of the biggest things that held me back from going full-time in my coaching business had nothing to do with lack of motivation, lack of time or fear of not having enough money...  What kept me stuck was that if I can’t do coaching well, it’s better not to do it at all. And it wasn’t until I shifted this belief, and allowed myself to be a less-than-perfect coach, that I started showing up in my business and having a positive impact on people’s lives. Tune in to learn why the common mantra ‘do it well or don’t do it at all’ is hurting your coaching business and exactly what to do about it. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How to identify where you are in the ‘do it well or not at all’ mindset My tips on how to get consistent and stay consistent How to rebuild your self-trust to do the things you’ve fallen off the wagon with Why being a beginner is so powerful in business How to give yourself permission to show up before you’re perfect   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group co

Despite their best efforts, perfectionists fall into the habit of wanting to control what they can to create more certainty around them. They believe that if they can just take care of things, then they’ll be done right. And that if things go wrong, they’ll be there to create a remedy. I like to call this ‘meddling’ and it definitely got the best of me last quarter in my business!In today’s episode, I’m here to share how creating a mantra not only helped me get out of my own way but also helped me get back into a growth mindset. This allowed me to welcome abundance into my life and business all while having the courage to do scary things I was putting off. In This Episode You’ll Learn: What a mantra is and how to create one How to use your mantra so that it actually works for you How to recognise when you are in a fixed vs growth mindset How to move into a growth mindset and create abundance in your life and business How to break negative thought patterns and turn your mantra into a reality   Featured In Th

Perfectionists love lengthy to-do lists. The only problem is that these lengthy to-do lists make them feel so overwhelmed that they end up doing nothing at all (hello all-or-nothing mindset).  That’s where the no-to-do list comes in. And this episode, I’m sharing what a not-to-do list is, why you need one and how to create your own. I’m also sharing my not-to-do lists over the last six months and how we’ve used them to grow and scale our business. In This Episode You’ll Learn: What a not-to-do list is and why you need one How to create a not-to-do list and how to use it to your advantage What I have on my not-to-do list this quarter and what was on it last quarter When you should actually do something that’s on your not-to-do list   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At Episode 226: Why Quarterly Reviews Matter + What Mine Look Like Episode 227: A Step-By-Step Walkthrough Of

Ever wondered if you’re heading in the right direction when it comes to building a business? In this episode, I talk about how to take the guesswork out of your quarterly planning sessions and help you set up quarterly goals and plans. I also share how to stay accountable and show up for your coaching business - all without feeling overwhelmed. I’m walking step-by-step through my quarterly planning process so that you can use these steps in your own business. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why quarterly planning is a must for every perfectionist building their business When’s the best time to start quarterly planning How quarterly planning will help you feel like a real entrepreneur  and coach My step-by-step quarterly planning process so that you don’t have to start from scratch What quarterly rocks are, how to create them and why you need them   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting L

In this episode, I’m sharing why I do a quarterly review every three months, exactly what it looks like and how to get started (or make your quarterly reviews even better).  As perfectionists, it’s important to consistently check in with ourselves to be sure that we aren’t getting in our own way and pra. And that we’re measuring our progress towards our goals with real data! In this episode, I’m sharing practical advice you can apply to your business during your next quarterly review. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why quarterly reviews matter and why perfectionists should be doing them  Recommendations for your quarterly reviews based on my experience The format that I follow with my team during our quarterly reviews Our company’s values and how quarterly reviews help us stay aligned with them   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At Episode 104: My Money Mindset Routine + Ho

Perfectionists tend to be indecisive - we don’t want to make the ‘wrong’ decision, mess things up or let ourselves (or anyone else!) down. But being indecisive comes at a huge cost - wasted time, wasted effort and indecision fatigue. Especially when we end up making the same decision we would have made from day one. In this episode, I’m sharing a simple and practical way to make a tough decision. In less than 10 seconds, you’ll have your answer on what option you need to choose. Tune in to find out what it is. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The real reason perfectionists are indecisive The quickest way to figure out exactly what you want Why you haven’t gone all-in on your coaching business yet Why I was scared to admit to myself that I wanted to be a coach   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At Episode 103: How To Escape Indecision Fatigue Episode 179: How To Be Decisive  

At the end of every month I reflect on my own personal growth journey and share insight into the ups and downs that I’ve worked through. I do this in the hopes it will remind you that personal development isn’t all rainbows and daisies, that the journey is to be enjoyed (because the journey is all there is) and that I’m not that different to you. This month, I’m sharing how I was finally able to niche down and the tools I used to push through so much of the resistance I felt during the process. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How to create certainty to make better decisions How to embrace uncertainty in life and continue to move forward What to do when you know you’re thinking ‘too small’ What growing pains in personal development feel like and how to recognize them   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - group coaching program FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At Episode 209: What To Do When You're Going Through An Identity Crisis Episod

If you feel like your business isn’t growing fast enough, you aren’t getting DMs enquiring about your coaching services, you’re hearing crickets when you post - this episode will help you keep going.  I’m sharing a powerful analogy that will give you some perspective and help you get through those moments where you’re wondering what the hell you’re doing and whether it’s ever going to work. This is one to listen to today and bookmark for those hard days where you feel like giving up. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why you need to differentiate between normal and abnormal business problems An analogy that will help you keep showing up on the hard days When to start taking money from your business What to do if you feel like your job is stealing time from your business   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At Episode 49: What To Do When You Hate Your Job       Join us in Perfec