Focal Tangent: Perspectives That Shift

Business coach Lianne Kim joined the Focal Tangent Podcast to discuss using individual uniqueness as an asset for attracting desired clients. Lianne explains how her sales and marketing background led her to found Mamas & Co. and become a successful entrepreneur. She offers tips on personal branding and the importance of recognizing one's own 'special sauce'.  She emphasizes the...

In this discussion, Kari Russell, a leadership and self-expression business coach, speaks about the importance of self-expression, defining it as an individual's method of expressing feelings, thoughts, or ideas, whether it's through art, music, writing, or even their own personal style. Kari emphasizes the importance of authenticity, and the challenges between balancing self-expression...

In this conversation, Nathalie Amlani speaks with Michelle Whyte about the topic of connecting and networking more effectively. They discuss personal strategies to combat the stress of networking events, the importance of intentionality and genuine connections, and the value of understanding oneself in order to navigate networking opportunities more authentically. Michelle emphasizes that networki...

Cultivating a Growth Mindset and Authentic Sales Techniques with Gazzy Amin In this episode, Gazzy Amin, a sales consultant for entrepreneurs, shares her journey from the political field to entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the importance of adopting a 'growth mindset' to overcome obstacles and limitations in both personal and professional life. A key focus in the discussion is her approa...

In this discussion, the guest Nadine Moffatt, a mystic, lightworker, channel, healer, guide, Nordic witch, and empath, demystifies energy healing, intuition and awakening feminine energy.  Nadine explains the importance of becoming 'still', listening to one's inner wisdom, and understanding how the feminine energy works. She emphasizes the importance of aligning one's energy, a...

Maximizing Engagement with Hooks on Instagram The episode discusses the rising trend of using engaging 'hooks' at the start of Instagram reels and other social media content to immediately captivate viewers. The speaker explains that the hook can be presented as a caption or as overlay text on videos. After the hook, the content should provide insights and include a call to action. Sever...

In this episode, the podcast host Nathalie Amlani discusses a year-long hiatus from her podcast, 'The Focal Tangent:  Perspectives That Shift.’' A retreat in Costa Rica provided a profound emotional shift that led her to take an intentional pause from her work to concentrate on personal matters.  During this time, she experienced various emotions like grief, vulnerability, sadness, renew...

When you think of doing a video for your business, how does it feel? Good? Uncomfortable? Initially, for me, I was super uncomfortable and tried to make it perfect. The reality is, it’s never perfect, and the more imperfect it is, the more engagement I got.  Whaattt?  A recent study by Wyzowl reported that people share videos at twice the rate than any other form of content. It also found that 84%...

One of the key ways to grow your business and expand your reach is through partnerships and collaboration.  Yes, a lot of it has to do with relationship building but time is precious. We want to take on the right opportunities and make it a fruitful relationship.  One of my key values is community and connection and I'm so happy to dive deeper into this space with today’s topic ‘Prepared to p...

One day… I dream of having my own business, with flexibility in my schedule, making my desired income… having a team, and becoming well known and big! The reality is… anything is possible. The bumps in the road are lessons and tests to help us continuously expand.  What you imagine now may look a lot different later… today we’re going to dive into high performance leadership for Sustainable Scalin...

If you’re wondering how to generate LEADS for your business so that you can hit the ground running in your business, today’s topic on ‘Lead Generation Strategies That Work’ will be sure to provide tangible action steps that you can start implementing right after this episode.  I am excited to welcome special guest Jennie Wright, Business Growth Strategist & List Build Expert. About Jennie: ​​J...

What are you passionate about?  What is your purpose?  At the onset of hearing these questions, it really made me think and ponder… do I answer this as it relates to my mission and vision through my business?  Or as a person?  Is there a difference?  What if we could live life by design… and not by default and really tap into our inner knowing and know how to truly lead oneself?  Guess what? It’s...

When the pandemic started, there was a shift in habits, a rise in learning new things online while we were inside.  I personally have always been one to take on many things and yes it can become crazy however for multipassionate people, it’s a lifestyle that helps them thrive.  How do we manage it all?  I am excited to have Jessica Tudos on to chat about exactly this, leading a Multipassionate Por...

Visibility is defined as the state of being able to see or be seen.  What it has meant for me in the last few years is how do I show up on social media all the time to showcase my brand and business… and it’s been a huge learning curve especially for someone who wasn’t born on the internet and it’s also shifted my energy and focus to trying to be learn how to show up in a way that sells… however t...

When it comes to your personal brand, how does one truly show up as their authentic selves and boldly ask for what they want?  What happens when imposter syndrome kicks in and the comparison trap?  There setbacks can really play a number on the ego and I’ve been there many times over.  When I started my business, the only way i knew how to grow was through comparison… and only through multiple min...

For all the business owners and entrepreneurs, you know you gotta show up but the thought of being in front of the camera makes you want to run for the hills.  In this episode I help you find ease and confidence in showing up your authentic self with five secrets to rocking your brand photoshoot.  These top secrets tips were shared in the Done in a Day Secrets showcase and I'm excited to give...

One of the most effective ways to connect, learn, and expand your network is through attending virtual summits. A virtual summit brings together industry experts, business leaders, and speakers together online. All these experts talk on or discuss a specific topic. Attendees also register online to attend these summits. These events have become wildly popular and can connect people from all over t...

The number one question I get asked before any photoshoot is what should I wear? I myself wondered the same thing when I had a promotional video filmed for Pictonat.... wardrobe was a huge concern for me, I've been there! And with the right guidance and help, it is truly a fun process. Personal style is a HUGE factor in how we show up and appear on camera, in real life... everywhere. When you...

Growing up as an introvert, I was often called shy and quiet... and during my corporate career, I remember one of my performance reviews I was told I have a quiet leadership style. I had no idea what it all meant however I know how it made me feel... that I should strive to be more outspoken, upfront, step out of my comfort zone. And I tried, many times over and still do today however now, in a mo...

On today’s show, I am excited to dive into the topic of getting personal with your customers to attract the right people and generate more sales.  We welcome special guest Karen Lamont, founder and chief designer of CITRUS - an e-commerce jeweller creating bespoke mementos that celebrate life’s bespoke moments. Karen has crafted more than 30,000 designs in silver, rose and yellow gold coins and ot...

Today I’m diving into CEO days.  I have a CEO day philosophy that is to take a day where the owner focuses on their own business, working ON their business with no client meetings or engagement, the day is for your business to move the needle.  You may be wondering, what is a CEO day, why is it important and how do you structure it… well, I have good news for you, I have special guest Ashley Kang,...

In today’s show, I am excited to speak to special guest and Energy Coach, Chernell Bartholomew, about how to reclaim your energy and make habits stick.   Chernell is a mom of 3 beautiful girls, a Certified Health Coach, A Ritz-Carlton Award winning Registered Massage Therapist & Personal Trainer. She is your Vitality Coach!  Her focus is making moms feel amazing in their body by helping them d...

When I was starting my business, I was overwhelmed with all the tools and systems to choose. It was like researching what kind of stroller to get for a new baby, there are so many options and recommendations and in the end they are all quite similar with different branding. When it comes to elevating your brand with the help of systems and tools, what does that look like? I'm talking about th...

In the latest Pinterest Statistics released by Hootsuite in 2021, it states that weekly conversions on Pinterest grew by 300% last year. With billions of Pins on Pinterest, you'll always find ideas to spark inspiration.  This week, Nathalie chats with Elaine Timms about how to use Pinterest to increase your visibility and grow your business. Elaine is a Pinterest Expert and Strategist who hel...

When you’re starting a new business, venture, launching a new offer… one of the first things we’re advised to do is to create a website, a virtual storefront with our branding, copy, images.  After it’s all done… now what?  Now it’s time to drive that traffic to our website.   In today’s episode, I am excited to welcome special guest and Digital Marketer, Diel Gerber, to chat about Strategies for...