Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs

Have you ever let imposter syndrome influence your career decisions? If so, this episode is for you!  When planning out our careers, it is easy to get so caught up in the little things that you get frustrated and feel like you aren't making progress. Looking at the bigger picture and focusing on your long-term goals is so important if you want to move forward.  In this episode of Leading Lady, we...

In today's society, we are all about the hustle. We are told over and over that in order to achieve success, we have to hustle day and night.  While this may be true in some instances, it's not always the case. The truth is that overwhelm and overachievement are not requirements for business success.  In this special replay episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I chat with Erin Harrigan about how t...

How do you know what to invest in your business, when to invest it, and the order in which you should be investing?  This question comes up a lot in my Masterclass group and my individual clients, and it is a good question. I'm not going to sugarcoat it, it costs money to make money. You have to invest in your business in order to build your business.  In this episode of Leading Lady, I'm sharing...

Having an understanding of finances is such an important skill and tool that women need to truly be leaders in their lives. We all have blind spots, but working with a financial planner could help us avoid financial issues that we might not even know existed.  In this episode of Leading Lady, I sat down with Bridget Borel to talk more about finances and how women can start living and spending in a...

Let's talk about publishing.  For any book, there is so much that goes on behind the scenes to put those books in the hands of the readers. I got a firsthand look at it while I was working on publishing my book, Take the Lead .  Today on Leading Lady, I sat down with Hannah Kates, the CEO and chief editor at Lofthouse Publishing. She is my editor and dear friend and the whole reason that my book,...

How can you show up in business or life if your body, or more precisely, how you feel about your body, is holding you back?  This is something that so many women struggle with. If you think this way, please know that you are not alone. It's really hard to be a human - especially a female - in the diet culture that we live in.  Your body is most definitely not a problem. The problem is the toxic di...

We all need a hearty helping of resiliency when it comes to food, nutrition, and body image. The truth is, we live in a toxic diet culture where we are inundated with messages telling us our bodies aren't good enough or that we are projects that need to be fixed.  We are constantly confronted with unrealistic body ideals and endlessly told that we need to lose weight in order to be healthier and h...

Have you ever felt guilty for eating something that you thought you shouldn't? Or do you ever think things like, "I can't have sweets, they're bad for me," or, "I shouldn't have carbs because they'll make me gain weight?" In intuitive eating, we call these the food police. They're essentially these thoughts that we all have swirling in our heads about what we're supposed to eat. It's like our own...

How is your relationship with health and food?  In this episode of Leading Lady, we are doing a podcast takeover with Leading Lady Ambassador Elizabeth Harris! She's a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor with a virtual nutrition practice. She empowers women to find peaceful solutions to food and nutrition without dieting or stressing about the scale with intuitive eating and body i...

It's no secret that running a business can be scary. You grow a business, put yourself out there, and depend on other people. It can be overwhelming at times and feel impossible to run your business without fear.  Now, I don't like the term fearless. In fact, I don't think that we can be fearless. It's a very real emotion and there is no denying that. However, running our business out of fear can...

Do you have systems in place in your business? Life happens sometimes, and as business owners it can be difficult to maintain normal business operations when things come up. In this episode of Leading Lady, I'm sharing why we need to have systems and processes, especially when we're down.  If you have been following me, you probably know that July and August were very busy for me and I really need...

In this episode of Leading Lady, I want to share my experience with my daughter who recently went through sorority recruitment, or rush, as a freshman in college. I'm sharing my perspective on this topic because recently, someone posted in the Leading Lady Facebook group that she had been hearing horror stories and wanted perspective on it because her daughter was thinking about rushing.  People f...

Does your audience understand your business and how you serve them?  In today's episode of Leading Lady, I'm sharing how to structure your presentations and workshops in a clear and concise way so that your audience knows who you are, who you serve, how you serve, and why they need you.  I recently started a program called the Annapolis Collective. It's a networking and education group hosted in m...

Have you ever thought about writing a book?  On this week's episode of Leading Lady, I'm sharing what a book can do for your business. When I wrote my book Take The Lead, it really helped me in my coaching business and I think that for many of you, it could be instrumental in your business success as well.  If you're a coach or someone who creates a lot of content that you use with your clients or...

Have you been feeling the need to rest and recharge? If you are a long-time listener, you've probably noticed that over the last several weeks, I have had several replay episodes airing on the podcast with a few new episodes sprinkled in here and there. After taking a minute to pause and recharge, I am back now and energized to bring you all some new stuff.  To be honest, this summer was a little...

Do you practice self-care?  We hear all the time that self-care is so important. We are always encouraged to practice it with meditation, bubble baths, and walks. But the world and all of our expectations, responsibilities, and commitments can make any form of real self-care feel impossible. We have families and businesses and friends, and it's easy to prioritize ourselves last.  In this episode o...

Is your work aligned with your joy? It is so important that we stand in our authenticity and do the work that lights us up.  In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I am chatting with Beth Nolan about finding your joy, creating your own path to success, and building a business that fits the needs of your family.  Beth knows a thing or two about finding success in the work you love. She used h...

Are you a working mom?   In today's episode of Leading Lady, I'm talking about the unique challenges and circumstances I have faced as a working mom myself. Before you think that this episode is about how much harder it is being a working mom than it is for other women in business, I want to say that I have tried very hard not to tie up my identity in motherhood.    I believe that we are unique an...

Prioritizing exercise isn't easy especially when it is viewed as a punishment rather than a celebration. Do you agree?   Sometimes we forget about all of the things that our bodies are capable of because we are so caught up in a meal that we ate, fitting into a certain size, or wishing we had a toned stomach.   One thing I have learned over the years is that this mindset does not allow anyone to s...

You should always prioritize whatever makes you look and feel your best. However, I get many questions about how to amplify your look and confidence and look more polished as a professional woman.    In this episode of Leading Lady, I am sharing my top tips for how you can look and feel more "put together" in your professional life. These small tips and tricks have worked for me to help me feel mo...

What does it take to be a leader?    If you have been following me for a while, you know that I always say "take the lead, and the rest will follow." If you have air in your lungs, you are a leader. But how do you take the lead in your life?    In this episode of Leading Lady, I am breaking down the word LEADER, and how I use that word in many areas of my coaching.    In my business and leadership...

If you are a Leading Lady podcast listener, you are probably a high achiever. It's also highly probable that you've experienced the phenomenon called "Imposter Syndrome" at some point.    Have you ever wondered if it's a real thing or if it's just a confidence buzzword that has been created by our generation? Well, to learn more about exactly what Imposter Syndrome is and how you can overcome it i...

When you first start your business, it's so exciting! You have so much passion for your work, so the beginning phase is just magical, isn't it?   Sometimes, though, we end up in denial about how much work has to be done. With any business, there are going to be things that just aren't fun and that you don't love to do.   Getting the not-so-fun things done at the start will make your work easier be...

Today's episode was such a fan favorite, I decided to bring it back because it was that good! Enjoy---   How can you love others without loving yourself first?   The answer is simple: you can't!   We have to have really solid foundations with ourselves in order to be able to articulate what our needs are with another person.   My guest in this episode, Samantha Heuwagen, is here to talk to us all...

Have you ever thought about hiring a business coach?    I talk to so many women on discovery calls who are trying to decide if hiring a coach is the right move for them. The decision to hire a business coach or life coach is a big one, so you don't want to go into this decision without doing your research and knowing what exactly you need and what to look for.    I am a firm believer that everyone...