Becoming BOSS

Send us a text We explore the often-overlooked trap of the comfort zone. You’ll discover why staying too comfortable might be holding you back from your true potential and how breaking free from it is the key to real growth and success.  Plus we’ll provide actionable steps to help you start.  If you’re ready to stop playing it safe and start living the life you truly want, this episode is for you!...

Send us a text In this episode, we explore the game-changing mindset that can transform your career—whether you want to start a business or not.  Discover how thinking like an entrepreneur can help you stay ahead in today’s rapidly changing world of work, navigate uncertainty, and take control of your career path.  Whether you’re in a 9-to-5 or planning your next big move, this mindset will help y...

Send us a text What’s holding you back from making the big change in your life? Fear can be sneaky—it disguises itself as logic, responsibility, or doubt. In this episode, I’m diving deep into how fear operates and why it’s keeping you stuck in a life you know isn’t for you. Whether it’s fear of failure, fear of judgment, or simply fear of the unknown, we’ll explore practical steps to face it head...

Send us a text Think you don’t need a personal brand? Think again. In this episode, we dive into why your brand is key to taking control of your life and making your mark in the world….and how you can make yours stand out. Discover the core elements of a powerful, authentic brand and how it can open doors, create influence, and set you apart. Your brand is your superpower—make it work for you! EPI...

Send us a text Tell me what you want what you really, really want!  In this episode, discover how to define your true vision of success and align your life with what you REALLY want.  Learn a simple exercise to help you unlock your true desires and be sure you are on the right path to make them a reality. EPISODE SHOW NOTES:  https://www.nicholaohara.com/blog/130-success-vision 📚BOOKS MENTIONED S...

Send us a text Watch the episode on my YouTube channel here If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate & review the show. This helps me get this message to more people so they too can become the BOSS they are meant to be. ➡️ Watch my free video training to start your online biz in 7 simple steps https://www.nicholaohara.com/free-tra... ➡️ Download my FREE Success Vision Guided V...

Send us a text I'm back! ...well not officially but I snuck in with an update on when the show is returning and a reminder on what to focus on over the holidays! Episodes mentioned: Reviewing the year: https://www.nicholaohara.com/blog/episode31 Goal setting:  https://www.nicholaohara.com/blog/episode32 To download my new free guide "Design Your Digital Business Launch Plan in 5 Simple S...

Send us a text In this special episode, I share why we’ve decided to take a break from the podcast, what I’ll be doing in between, what it means for you and when we’ll be back!  Tune in to get the inside scoop! SHOW NOTES: https://www.nicholaohara.com/blog/116-time-for-a-break If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate & review the show. This helps me get this message to more pe...

Send us a text Have you been thinking about starting a side hustle? Then you may want to think again.  Because it’s not the golden ticket you think it is, well certainly not for everyone.  In this episode, I’m talking about the circumstances when pursuing a side hustle might not be the best choice and share the reasons behind this. So you can decide if you personally should consider it or not. And...

Send us a text When considering a move to entrepreneurship it’s a really common concern to worry about losing the job title you have earned and fought hard for on your climb up the ladder. But here's the thing: stepping away from your job title isn't a loss; it's a huge opportunity. An opportunity to redefine yourself on your own terms. To give yourself the title that fits the real...

Send us a text All successful entrepreneurs, without exception, will have had failures before they found success. Their trick is having the resilience and self-belief to try again. But for a lot of people, the thought of failing can be crippling. It stops them from going for long-held dreams or makes them think small to lessen the risk of failure.  In this episode, I’m talking about why you need t...

Send us a text I’m sharing why decluttering your mind is so transformative and talking you through how you can free your own mind so you can move forward with your plans with clarity and confidence. All of us pick up mental clutter as we go through life. You know, things like beliefs, ideas and experiences that are either no use or have a negative effect on us. They build up and spin around your m...

Send us a text I always advise that you only share your new business or life-change goals with just a few people. Those you know will be supportive and give just the right amount of constructive advice to make sure you stay on track.  But at some point, you will need to tell more people about your plans, especially when launching a new venture.  That’s when the naysayers can cross your path. Peopl...

Send us a text No matter how much you plan and control your life, there are times when bad things happen.  But you can’t go and hide under a rock, you need to be able to deal with whatever is thrown at you calmly and clearly, without letting your emotions get the better of you.  In this episode, I’m sharing how I avoid staying too long in fear and worry and move into problem-solving as quickly as...

Send us a text The Barbie movie is out after what seems hearing about it forever, and it’s been just as successful as predicted.  As a business owner, I’m fascinated with how the marketing team achieved this. So in this episode, I’m investigating what we can learn about business, more specifically about launching a business from the marketing people behind the Barbie movie success. If you plan to...

Send us a text I’m sharing 7 fun ways you can protect and boost your energy levels, so you have enough in reserve to get your business out into the world and still keep your day job on track.  The thing about our mental and physical energy is that it can be renewed. You can replenish it, but you do need to make the effort to boost it. Or you really will hit the wall and burn out.  So, get ready to...

Send us a text Before you start diving into starting a business, I want you to take a pause to see if it can really bring you the life you want. We often see an ideal life as a dream or fantasy, when actually we should use it as a blueprint to build our future plans on. Because without designing a life goal we really want, how can we decide what we need to do to get there?  In this episode, I’m sh...

Send us a text We all know that having an online business allows you to work from anywhere but here are a host of other benefits to having an online-only business, that go beyond the flexibility and freedom it offers. So in this episode, I’m exploring 5 of the main reasons why an online business is so powerful and why it may be a great option for you.  If you are thinking about whether to have an...

Send us a text Why do people hold themselves back from starting a business,  because they think there are already too many people doing the same thing? They are afraid that they will not be able to shine, to stand out! When in fact there is more opportunity to be seen and succeed in business than there is in the employee world.   In this episode, I’m talking about why you should not allow yourself...

Send us a text What exactly is ‘content’? The word is thrown around a lot in online business circles but do you actually know what it is and why online marketing is a key element of attracting the right customers to you? So in this episode, I’m sharing what content is in relation to business and why it’s important if you are to have any kind of online element to your business. Because it’s just no...

Send us a text Ready to break the shackles of your 9-to-5 and dive headfirst into launching or running your fabulous new business? Well, before you do that victory dance, listen up. I’ve got some insider tips and tricks on how to say adios to your boss without burning bridges or ruffling too many feathers. In this episode, I’m sharing the way you can leave your job with confidence and style, the p...

Send us a text Have you ever been given advice that you wish you’d taken more notice of? In this episode, I’m sharing three things I was told at the start of my entrepreneurial journey, that I didn’t exactly ignore, but did not give as much importance to as I should have done. Which really slowed me up and held me back in the long run. So if you don’t want to make the same mistake, grab a notebook...

Send us a text I’m kicking off a new phase ( the next 100 episodes! ) of this podcast with fresh ideas and a renewed sense of purpose. And I’ve been looking for ways to mark the moment, celebrate the first 100 and set my intentions for the future and this new beginning.  I’ve uncovered a few ways to do this and am sharing them with you in this episode. Because, whether you're transitioning fr...

Send us a text This one is a bit different! In celebration of reaching the milestone of my 100th episode, I stepped out from behind the incognito audio world of podcasting and recorded this week’s episode on video!  I also talk about how I put an episode together.  I give it all away, from how I think of ideas, to recording, editing, publishing and marketing.  Finally, I share two other ways I’m c...

Send us a text What do you think might be the game-changer in your business journey? It's something so simple, yet so powerful, it's like a secret weapon for any aspiring entrepreneur or new business owner.  If you've ever found yourself flitting from one idea to the next, never really sticking with anything long enough to see it take off. Or if you've doubted your abilities an...