The Smart Twenties Podcast

In this episode, I’m sharing what’s stopping you from getting your first paying client. And if you’ve already got your first paying client, I’m sharing what will stop you from getting more. Enjoy! In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why you need to start calling yourself a coach today The reason you don’t need paying clients to be able to call yourself a coach Why you shouldn’t coach your friends and family How I stepped into my identity as a coach and entrepreneur Practical ways to step into being a coach before you have your first paying client   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 34: Life Update June 2018 Episode 206: 3 Reasons You Shouldn't Get A Coaching Certification   Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.  When you join our c

You might be scrolling through Instagram, listening to podcasts (like this one) and watching YouTube videos to keep you motivated. You might be buying new journals and cute workout outfits. You might be googling ‘how to stay motivated’, praying that you’ll stumble upon that one piece of advice that will change everything… If that’s you, this episode is going to help! I’m sharing why lack of motivation isn’t your real problem, what is and exactly what to do about it. If you struggle with staying consistent, the all-or-nothing mindset and falling off the wagon - this episode is for you. In This Episode You’ll Learn: What my motivation problem looked like when I started my business 6 signs that lack of motivation isn’t your real problem   3 things you need to do to solve your motivation problem for good   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 131: How To Eliminate All-O

Falling off the wagon is something all perfectionists struggle with so I want to share some practical tips to help you after you’ve fallen off the wagon - whether it’s with your content, your health and fitness or something else. There are so many ways perfectionists fall off the wagon and the beautiful thing about this is that if you learn how to stop falling off the wagon in one area of your life, you can stop falling off the wagon in all areas of life - because how you do one thing is how you do everything. Tune in to hear 4 practical tips you can use today to help you get back on the wagon once you’ve fallen off. If you struggle to stay consistent and you have an all-or-nothing mindset, this one’s for you. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The hidden reasons you keep falling off the wagon despite your best intentions The one phrase I stopped saying that helped me create consistent habits How changing my definition of consistency stopped me from falling off the wagon Why perfectionists have an all-or-nothing

My guess is that when you decided that coaching is something you might like to do, you started listening to coaches on podcasts, following them on Instagram and reading their books. For this reason - most new coaches find themselves wondering whether there’s still room for them in the coaching industry. If you felt sick to your stomach when you stumbled upon someone ‘better’ than you who’s already sharing the advice you want to share or if you feel discouraged that you can’t see any other coaches talking about the topics you want to talk about - this episode is for you.  In This Episode You’ll Learn: The surprising reason more coaches doesn’t mean more competition The importance of finding your niche  Why most people still doesn’t know who Tony Robbins is and what this means for you The reason it’s ok to coach on a topic that someone else is already helping people with Why the coaching world needs you to be the pioneer in your niche   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coa

Many aspiring coaches are scared to go all-in on their coaching dreams for fear that means wasting the time and money they spent getting their university or college education - as well as perhaps disappointing their parents that made sacrifices for their education. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 reasons why I chose to ‘waste’ my law and finance degrees by becoming a coach and how I knew I wouldn’t regret it.  In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why the very idea of ‘wasting’ your education is fixed mindset concept The important lesson I learned from my Dad about sunk costs What to do if you feel guilty about the sacrifices your parents made for your education A journaling exercise with your future self that will help you find clarity   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 Episode 206: 3 Reasons You Shou

In my group coaching program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, we do multiple live coaching calls each and every month to help our PGSDers get unstuck - by getting coached themselves and watching others get coached too. And today I’m sharing a snippet of one of these coaching calls with you! Nicole (@nicoleemily.co on Instagram) submitted a request to get coaching because she has been trying to build her business for the past 2 years and - in her own words - hasn’t made any progress. She wanted help because she was struggling to stay consistent with Instagram content, procrastination, self-sabotage and the fear of wasted effort. We discussed that and so much more. Thank you Nicole for giving me permission to share this call on the podcast, I appreciate you! In This Episode You’ll Learn: What it’s like to listen to a live coaching call inside PGSD Why your Instagram posts aren’t getting comments or clients What the buyer’s cycle is and how it affects your business Why you shouldn’t confuse DM spammers with a

In my group coaching program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, we do multiple live coaching calls each and every month to help our PGSDers get unstuck - by getting coached themselves and watching others get coached too. And today I’m sharing a snippet of one of these coaching calls with you! Taniya (@mycoachaditi on Instagram) submitted a request to get coached because she realised that she’s been manifesting health problems as a form of self-sabotage. Every time she reached the next level of success or went outside her comfort zone, she’d get sick. Knowing this, Taniya wanted an outside perspective on when to rest versus when to push through. So we discussed that and so much more. Thank you Taniya for giving me permission to share this call on the podcast, I appreciate you! In This Episode You’ll Learn: What it’s like to listen to a live coaching call inside PGSD Why your health problems could be a form of subconscious self-sabotage What an upper limit problem is and how to identify one How to tell when to

When I first started coaching, I heard from other coaches that I needed to create a signature coaching program to walk my 1:1 clients through. But I didn’t want to! And even if I had, I didn’t know what to include in it as I’d never worked with anyone before. In this episode, I’m sharing why you don’t need to create a signature coaching program and what to do instead. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why I never created a signature coaching program for my 1:1 coaching clients Why setting a goal in your first client session is so important How to get fully booked without a signature coaching program The reason I never offered one-off coaching sessions Why you shouldn’t get advice from friends and family on your coaching services   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 checki

While I love sharing a good productivity tip, sometimes it’s more helpful to be walked through a real day in the life example to see how everything comes into play. So that’s what I’m doing in this episode! Ever wondered what the little things are that make the difference between a productive day and an unproductive day? In this episode, I’m sharing them as I take you behind the scenes on one of my most productive days and deconstruct why it worked. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How I set myself up for a productive day before the day has even begun The planning method I use to keep myself out of overwhelm What I listen to when I’m working to help me stay focused Why I update my calendar multiple times throughout the day and when I do it The little things that make the difference between a productive and unproductive day   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

Every month I share a behind the scenes look at my own personal growth journey. 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 time I’m coming to you with a double personal growth update. Tune in to hear what I’ve been working on, and struggling with, behind the scenes.  In This Episode You’ll Learn: My business vision for the next 5 years Why I haven’t worked much in the last two months Questions to ask yourself when you’re feeling unmotivated and stuck How to tell whether you’re working towards business goals just because they look good   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 Lynnsey Robinson - Hypnotherapist Tara Brunet’s interview with Chelsea Newman Episode 212: 10 Perfectionist Struggles I Still Have E

In this episode I’m sharing 10 perfectionist struggles I still have. What inspired me to record this episode? The fact that perfectionism almost stopped me from recording this episode at all. Tune in to hear about 10 perfectionist struggles I still have, how the manifest in my day-to-day life and what I’m doing to overcome them. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The sneaky way that I protect myself from rejection How I felt when a recent promotion didn’t go as planned Why I still leave things until the last minute How my all-or-nothing mindset is stopping me from getting into a good routine Why I still feel like an imposter when it comes to coaching and podcasting   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 checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

Most perfectionists are all too familiar with burnout - as well as the overwhelm, procrastination and guilt that surrounds it. I know I definitely am! For over a decade, I reliably burned out at least once every six months. I felt helpless to the cycle and that the most I could hope for was learning how to spot the signs early. But now, after more than 2 years without burning out, I can safely say that burnout doesn’t have to be part of your life - even if you’re a recovering perfectionist with A LOT of big goals and a busy schedule. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 reasons I don’t burnout anymore and how you can stop burning out too. I hope you find it helpful! In This Episode You’ll Learn: My personal experience with burnout and the negative impact it had on my life The real reason that perfectionists burnout so often Why burnout isn’t caused by your to-do list, your busy schedule or lack of sleep How to spot the thoughts that are making you feel overwhelmed before they take over The hidden upside to burnout

In Episode 209, I talked about an identity crisis I’m currently going through and how it’s made me realise that there are certain things I’ve been putting off until I’m ‘more successful’. And that I could just start doing those things today! There were a few different things that were stopping me from giving myself permission to read more and go for long walks. In this episode, I’m sharing what stopped me from giving myself permission to enjoy my life more now in the hope it inspires you to begin doing those things you’ve been putting off too. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why believing you’re already successful won’t make you less driven to succeed How the all-or-nothing mindset keeps us waiting to enjoy our lives Why enjoying your life doesn’t take a lot of time Why you might be scared to enjoy your life   Featured In The Episode: FREE Training- How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program Episode 101: How To Rest Witho

I’m currently going through an identity crisis. And since personal development is the art of navigating one identity crisis after the next, I thought I’d share how to identify when you’re going through an identity crisis and what to do about it when you are. I’m also sharing a behind the scenes look at how I’m navigating my most recent identity crisis in the hope it helps you feel less alone and navigate yours a little bit easier. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why an identity crisis will help you become more of who you really are How to tell whether you’re having an identity crisis 3 steps to follow when you’re going through an identity crisis Why I’m going through an identity crisis and the realisations I’ve had   Featured In The Episode: FREE Training- How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program Episode 115: Master Your State, Master Your Mind Episode 116: Personal Growth Update May 2019   Join us in Perfectionists Ge

In this episode I’m sharing 7 reasons why I made $0 in my first 37 months of business. I hope that by hearing about the mistakes I made in my early days of business, you can avoid them altogether - or stop making them if you can relate to what I share! I’m also SO excited to finally announce that starting on Monday, 10 August, I’ll be teaching the Full-Time Formula live inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done! The Full-Time Formula is your step-by-step roadmap to a full-time coaching business full of happy client - even if you’re starting from scratch, you’re not certified, you’re busy with a full-time job, you’re scared your friends and family will laugh at you, tech just isn’t your thing and you have no idea where to start. Sign up for the Full-Time Formula inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done today! After overcoming crippling self-doubt and leaving the corporate world (and my university degrees!) behind to build a multiple six figure coaching business - it’s time I showed you how to do the same in 3 sim

Next week, I’m teaching a FREE live training on How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At. I’m sharing what I *wish* I’d known when I was struggling to build my full-time coaching business and how to avoid the 3 big mistakes that nearly made me give up. Click here to sign up for my FREE live training or visit samlaurabrown.com/fulltime. It’s going to help you build your full-time coaching business even if you’re busy with a full-time job, your partner doesn’t believe in you, you’re not good with tech and you don’t know where to start. Here’s when it’s happening live... 1:30pm PDT on Sunday, 2 August 4:30pm EDT on Sunday, 2 August 9:30pm BST on Sunday, 2 August 6:30am AEST on Monday, 3 August Click here to sign up for my FREE live training or visit samlaurabrown.com/fulltime. Once you do, you’ll receive a confirmation email and the link to join me live for this FREE training when the time comes. P.S. Won’t be able to make it live? No worries! Sign up for the free training and you’

In this episode I’m sharing 5 signs you’re ready to go all-in on your business. When it comes to your business, you probably have one foot on the accelerator and one foot on the brake - and that just doesn’t work! Going all-in on your business simply means deciding that you’re going to take your foot off the brake. And that’s what this podcast episode is going to help you do. Going all-in on your business doesn’t mean you need to make an announcement on Facebook, tell your partner, leave your full-time job or anything like that. You just need to make an internal decision, for yourself, that you’re going to make your business work. And in this episode, I’m sharing exactly how to do that. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The real reason your business isn’t growing as fast as you’d like What to do if your actions and your dreams don’t match up Why it took so long for me to go all-in on my business and what happened once I did How to overcome the fear of getting laughed at by friends and family What to do if your b

In this episode I’m sharing 3 reasons why you shouldn’t get a coaching certification. Whether you’re an aspiring coach or you’ve already gotten started, and you’re considering investing in a formal coaching certification, I want to share 3 reasons why this might not be the best option for you - at least at this stage of your coaching journey. I’m definitely not against certification, education or training but I don’t want you to go and get a certification purely because you think it’ll make you feel more confident or that your clients will take you seriously or because it’s the only way to improve your coaching skills. Tune in to learn 3 reasons why you shouldn’t get a coaching certification… at least, not yet. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why a coaching certification will actually make you less confident than you are now Whether clients will take you more seriously if you have a certification If it’s irresponsible to become a coach without a coaching certification How I became a coach Tools and resources t

One of the biggest mistakes perfectionists make when trying to go full-time in their business is not figuring out *exactly* how much money they need to make before they can leave their job. And I should know, because I made this mistake 3 times on my journey of going full-time! If you want to go full-time in your business and you believe that you simply need to replace your income, have a $10,000 month, make $100,000 or do a big launch then this episode is for you. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The mistake that stopped me from going full-time in my business sooner How to calculate how much money your business needs to make to support you full-time Why your business needs to make more than what you want to get paid Why I didn’t go full-time in my business until it made $150,000   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program Episode 24: How I Use Affirmations + My Affirmation Routine Episode 42: What It’s Really Like To Invest In Yourself Episode 49: What To Do When Y

Every month I share a behind the scenes look at my own personal growth journey. 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 time I’m coming to you with a double personal growth update. Tune in to hear what I’ve been creating for PGSD, the personal development work I’m doing and an update on my impossible goal for 2020. Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program Me and White Supremacy by Layla F Saad Episode 203: Anti-Racism, Perfectionism + Shame The Reno School She Renovates Podcast   Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.  When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you’ll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development