Quiet Messenger: Redefining leadership & messaging for introverts & sensitive souls

Finding your message to call in your people is more than simply saying the "right" words or choosing a "good" niche. You need to step into yourself in order to step into your message. And, if you're anything like me, it seems like every week there's a new challenge to being in your power. Your own clients are often that challenge. How do you stand in your power when y...

One of the things I noticed wrapping up the past round of Get Clear, Get Clients in December was each woman's feedback included the unexpected power of being in a group of women - the feedback they got from the other ladies, the support, the encouragement. The sisterhood. Entrepreneurship can not be done in isolation. That's why in 2019 I'm setting an intention towards sisterhood. I...

We're in an age when people are starting to lose trust with business coaches who are too polished and not sharing the real, messy side of themselves. In this episode of Unforgettable, Becky Mollenkamp and I have a honest conversation on why sharing raw moments (like your miscarriage, divorce, or losing your house) with your community connects them to you more deeply. Becky does a great job mo...

Are you all over the place, not quite sure what you're talking about? Or maybe you post when you feel like it which means there are huge gaps where you seem to disappear on your audience. Six years ago when I was creating content for my old brand Healthy Vegas Vegan , one week I'd talk about meal plans... the next I was sharing my fitness regimen... then the next week I was sharing my DI...

A lot of my clients struggle with what parts of their life to share -- and what not to share -- in blog posts, videos, their Instagram or Facebook biz page. Do you ever struggle with what to share when you're showing up as your brand online? Too much and you have no privacy. Too little and there's a barrier to trust because you don't seem human. But when people are getting to know y...

Do you sometimes wonder how much to share? Or stop sharing when shit hits the fan in your life? My guest Maggie Patterson is pretty comfortable speaking her mind - she's the friend who will tell you not to get those jeans. And yet, that's not always synonymous with being able to show up real and honest with your audience. Maggie is host of Small Business Boss podcast, has been on stage a...

What is your definition of success? What do you want to feel in business? Does it feel vulnerable to share your personal life and musings with your tribe and in your marketing? Naomi Mdudu is a former fashion journalist who worked as a business strategist for some of the leading names in the fashion and lifestyle industry and now helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses with intention with The L...

Entrepreneurship is unstable. There are highs and lows in your income, your expenses, your client roster. And with that comes emotional equivalents. Even if the work you do is helping others maintain good energy. I know that intimately because I used to be a burnout coach who'd hit burnout a time or two. You're human and it can feel VERY personal. As a big feeler, I've had my share...

Have you ever felt like you were tap dancing on eggshells - striving to be liked, give the right answers, and not be called out for failing to be enough of whoever others wanted you to be? My hunch is, even if you answered yes, you may also have experienced a competing desire - to put yourself and your ideas out into the world in a big way. You know you were put here to say big things. To do big t...

Today marks 100 episodes of the podcast (and 3+ years)! To celebrate, I'm giving you another real-life message clarity hotseat with a podcast listener!! You'll likely hear some of yourself in Jacquie's struggles and have aha moments alongside her. (The doors to Get Clear, Get Clients close on Thursday at 10pm PST, so if you've been thinking of joining us in the group program, i...

Lisa was a yoga instructor turned health coach who felt like she was missing clients because she wasn't clear on how best to deliver her message. She was struggling with her niche because she wanted to be all things to all people, and she was scared that she wouldn't have any clients if she was too specific. … And she knew she couldn't get the clients she wants and needs if she coul...

When Alexandra Jamieson came out as eating meat after 10 years as a leading expert in the vegan community (she even wrote "Vegan Cooking for Dummies"), she got tons of hate mail… even death threats. (Scary shit right?) And yet… in this episode, you'll hear her husband Bob Gower and her reminisce that she got EVEN MORE people reaching out, connecting, falling in love with her and her...

It seemed fitting with 5 Days to Your Unforgettable Message starting soon (details below) that I define what makes a message "Unforgettable". :~) Listen to learn what you need for compelling messaging that calls in your people and why your message is more than simply an elevator pitch. What would it mean for your coaching biz and lifestyle if… You open your email to 6 discovery calls boo...

Recently, I had a new messaging client say she signed up because I walk my talk. I'm continually realigning what I say, how I connect, and the ways I bring me into my brand. I've shared what's worked for me and my clients in episodes on showing up as yourself online , sharing uncomfortable things publicly , and calling in clients . But I've got a new question for you. What woul...

It can feel downright risky to say something publicly that you know others will disagree with. Even if it's something you intensely believe. As the face of your brand, there's no front to hide behind. And you know the way to stay safe is by keeping the peace. Being safe means you often hesitate or procrastinate on putting yourself out there, that you don't share your most meaningful...

Making money is important to support a lifestyle that keeps you fueled and lit up along the way. But if money was your only goal, you wouldn't have decided to be a coach and create a personal brand. What you crave is shaping people's lives, making a real impact. So what you need is messaging that both leads to clients AND connects. And that requires four elements -- your stance, your ski...

If people don't get what you do, they won't pay you. Plus, if it's not easily repeatable, colleagues and friends can't send others your way. Last week, I helped you communicate why your work is worth paying for. In today's episode, I'm picking up where I left off with another level of practical guidance on crafting your messaging. But this time we're honing in on...

A few weeks back, before I headed out on my Bay Area road trip, I asked my email list a question: What challenges do you have when it comes to clearly communicating your niche, offer or messaging? As I plan out my upcoming challenge and start pre-enrolling for the next round of Get Clear, Get Clients , the answers I received have been on my mind. One of the most common responses that came back wen...

In May, Steve and I spent 10 days on a Mediterranean island - hiking, exploring, lounging. And when I returned, I had two clarity calls booked while I was away. Then within the next week as I was slowly easing back into my business, another two got booked. The same thing happened again this past week I spent on the road doing a brand photoshoot, a strategy day with my coach, and a speaker retreat....

If you're anything like the many heart-centered coaches I work with, you might feel slightly queasy about the word "marketing". That's why today I'm talking to my friend Brit Kolo of the Marketing in Yoga Pants Podcast about how to get your message out there once you've gotten clarity on it. And how to do it your way so it feels good AND works.   Announcements: Ready...

If you're a messenger, chances are you've got "do a TED talk" on your bucket list. I've noticed that the main reasons my clients haven't applied are 1) they don't know what they'll talk about or 2) the process feels daunting. Since I talk plenty about message already, in this episode I decided to tackle reason #2 and peel back the curtain of what it looks li...

When we're getting crickets and low sales, most biz owners' automatic first thought is - I'll just hire someone to optimize my funnels / write catchy copy / run FB ads. But the real reason you're getting crickets is NOT because there's a leak in your funnel. It all comes back to messaging. If you don't have that dialed in, nothing else is going to work. Even if you hi...

She knew what made her money in her business. And that made it scary to think about pivoting. But when she stepped into trust and released her old brand… she got a majorly successful idea within a week. And when she approached pivoting with a sense of possibility, it led to manifesting money streams. In today's ep, my gal Courtney Bentley and I chat about how she knew it was time to pivot her...

You know you have something BIG to say, just not what. Maybe it's become clear that what you've been talking about no longer feels congruent and you're pivoting… Or you're ready to claim what you want to be known for and applying for a TEDx talk. Either way, you're in the right place. Today is all about uncovering your true message (or the next evolution of it). After all,...

Years back, I was in the midst of a crisis in my business. I was ready to birth the next evolution of my message and how I worked with people. But I completely stuck on what I was stepping into. Which was making me block new clients left and right. On one side was the logical, expected, SAFE option. On the other side was a focus that felt like a leap - uncomfortable, scary even. I was exhausted fr...