Business Your Way

Betty Barr was my 6th-grade teacher and a collegiate athlete prior to the passage of Title 9. In this episode, we talk about women's sports, what it looks like to be a trailblazer, and (my favorite) the power of language. As Betty says, marginalized groups "have a knack for finding or becoming their own advocates." This is a powerful conversation on how far we've come, how far we have yet to go, a...

"Integrity leaves clues, so does a lack thereof. Your people will remember both." This is the third and final episode on what I believe to be 3 essential pillars in business: playing the long game, client care, and being of high integrity. Today is all about Pillar 3: High-Integrity Business . To me, high-integrity business is about being values-led. Business decisions and goals are made with your...

This is the second episode on what I believe to be 3 essential pillars in business: playing the long game, client care, and being of high integrity. Today is all about Pillar 2: Caring For Your Clients . "To care for" means seeing, thinking about, and showing up for people in a way that works for us AND them. People need specific containers in order to do change work. Our spaces are built with or...

For the next few episodes, I will be sharing what I believe to be 3 essential pillars in business: playing the long game, client care, and being of high integrity. Today is all about Pillar 1: Playing the Long Game . Where will you be in 2038? Does the long game have a place in your business? And, either way, what does that mean for you, your business, and your clients/potential clients? I want yo...

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In this episode, I talk with Business Strategist, Neil Schimmel. We talk about institutional barriers, team dynamics, and showing up as your authentic self. After this past year, there is no more community-wide lie that people in the workplace don't also have a real life at home (because we SAW it). In the midst of COVID we were forced to recognize that both exist, simultaneously. And, because of...

Whatever you're gonna do, own it. People always ask me what I wish I'd known in the beginning. Here it is. Are you ready for it? When you start to take it seriously is when it gets serious.   You have a "real" business. The only person who gets to decide that is you. And, the time to decide is right now. This short episode is a calling out, a calling forth. It's a bit of my backstory and the...

Why do you do what you do? What's it for? What does it create - for both you and your clients? Today's conversation, with Maya Gaddie, is all about bringing more of yourself to the work AND caring for your clients really, really well - topics we are both very passionate about!  In the last 10 years, Maya has helped over 300 clients create purposeful and profitable signature programs. We talk...

Today's episode is a fun one! I talk to Jason Shen (a former NCAA gymnast, 3x venture-backed startup founder, and product leader at companies like Facebook, Etsy, and the Smithsonian) about cultivating resilience and playing by your own rules. Jason says, "resilience is all about how we successfully adapt in the face of change. And, how you can make that change work for you and your situation." He...

In today's episode, I talk to my uncle, Ron Flint, about living the life you want to live and embracing what you want.  There are a million roads to satisfaction. And, as the owner of a successful second-generation business, he has got some wisdom to share around: - Building a business that lasts - Being a good boss - Team satisfaction and retention - Building momentum beyond the effort you'r...

In my last Group Coaching/Mastermind launch, I sold out two groups with ONE sales email. And, I filled 25% of the next one. In this behind-the-scenes episode, I tell you what that looked like and share some decisions I made along the way. Namely, why I decided to prioritize pacing for myself and the size of the container for my clients as opposed to "I can do more, faster, now." There are lots of...

Today's guest, Danielle Cohen is a Visibility Coach, professional photographer, and the creator of Visibility Medicine.* She is also the person who helped me come up with the name for this podcast! How do you see yourself? How do you see others? How are you showing up to be seen ? And, where is there room to push that? These are important questions - and ones we should definitely be asking ourselv...

Today, I invite you to listen, consider, and act on whatever feels important.  Joining me in this conversation is Annette Bennett - Tlingit mother, auntie, and the Executive Director of a nonprofit working with people impacted by violence ( Working Against Violence for Everyone or WAVE) in Petersburg, Alaska. (https://www.petersburgwave.org/) Annette wants us to know that violence has a lot o...

This conversation has so many helpful gems. But, will be especially good for anyone who wrestles with change and feeling uncomfortable or who wants to grow their capacity for leadership. Today's guest, Stacey Heath is an Organizational Development specialist and a self-proclaimed change addict. We talk about: - How values drive our decisions - Why self-awareness is so important - One of the most c...

What was your biggest business failure? What things have you invested in where you didn't get the result you wanted? What would you say to coaches and entrepreneurs who are in the depths of self-doubt, shame, and misery? What do you do to move through fear/when you're feeling like a hot mess? Have you ever wished you could ask someone these questions? Someone who's maybe just a little further alon...

What do coaching and commercial fishing have in common? More than you might think. In today's episode, I relive my time on a commercial fishing boat with Captain and long-time friend, Tony Moran. Like many guests of the show, Tony is an amazing human and has his own unique way of doing things... Listen in as we talk about: - How to find and take advantage of the opportunities that surround you - Y...

At this point, I have recorded about 15 episodes and there are a few things I've learned. Every once in a while, I'll drop a behind-the-scenes/bonus episode, because I love to be let in on other people's process - what they're up to, what they're learning, how they're going to shift and change as a result. So, I thought I'd do the same for you. It's all part of the FUN! ----- For more business fun...

Today's episode features my friend, Meredith Holley. She's a lawyer, life coach, and the founder of Eris Conflict Resolution. The work that she's doing in the world is so unique and important - I can't wait to share it with you! I'd encourage you to listen today not only for how the thoughts and ideas we discuss might apply to you, but how they could also benefit and be applicable to someone you k...

We have a special episode for you this week, where I talk to my team (Nikki & Erin) about ALL the things. It's kind of like an out-loud team-building exercise, where we take all of the behind-the-scenes, bring them front-and-center, and invite you along for the ride! We talk about: - Why being in a hurry and reactive in business can be so costly - Why it's important to operate from your values...

Caryn is joined on the podcast today by Gina Palumb o, a local relationship expert. In her practice, she serves individuals and couples, offering them a personalized approach to transforming their lifestyle, relationships, and work.  The main theme of this episode is FREEDOM. Two old (former therapist) friends talk about: - Letting go of the rules we place around ourselves - Honoring our POTE...

This conversation is full of joy, laughter, truth bombs, and transformation. Listen in as one of my clients, Kristin Messegee and I talk about ALL the things... - 1:1 vs Group Coaching - Showing up to do the work - Vulnerability hangovers - The importance of cheering each other on and having a supportive community - Making decisions by listening to your nervous system - Why we should always know w...

Caryn comes from a family full of business owners. Her parents' business has been around for 40 years! Join the conversation as she and her dad talk about business, their family, and what it's like to be in it for the long game.  Rocky shares his takeaways on teachable moments, passion as the most important business driver, and what it's like to leave a legacy.  ----- Check out Caryn's f...

My guest today is Rob Cohen, my former employer and a restaurateur who builds community through public spaces.  In the past 27 years, Rob has built and/or owned a cafe, whiskey bar, fine dining restaurant, brewpub, deli and pizzeria. In all of these spaces he has tried to create inclusive, convivial places where friends become regulars and regulars become friends. I learned a lot from Rob in...

Before we REALLY get started I wanted to let you in on a few "Behind the Scenes" moments of getting this podcast off the ground. Take a listen, subscribe, and leave a review! Links mentioned in this episode: Join me at The Playground, my free Facebook group for coaches (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen) Brene Brown's podcasts (https://brenebrown.com/podcasts/) Thanks for being here! Car...

Before we REALLY get started I wanted to let you in on a few "Behind the Scenes" moments of getting this podcast off the ground. Take a listen, subscribe, and leave a review! Links mentioned in this episode:   Join me at The Playground, my free Facebook group for coaches (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen)   Thanks for being here! Caryn