RootsUp Podcast

In this episode we explore practical strategies for streamlining administrative work and tasks as a business leader or solopreneur. Many of us know the frustrations of forgetting tasks or constantly feeling behind, and these common problems can hinder productivity and prevent you from focusing on key aspects of your business. Through this episode, we share tips to help you focus on the big picture...

(9:22) People always tell you to just 'be confident!' - but what does that mean? (14:28) Remember (and rock!) your areas of expertise. (19:08) Try on a new skill - and see what happens over time. Resources + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. + Check out our other tools and coaching offers. Contact Greenhouse Coaching + Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individua...

(10:18) You can't just start a business - you also have to sell the product or service. (15:41) Be upfront about your intentions. (20:44) Use an invitational tone. (25:30) Lean into natural curiosity and relational conversation. (33:00) Share your own struggles. Resources + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. + Check out our other tools and coaching offers. Contact Greenhouse Coaching +...

(09:33) What workplace shifts are we seeing right now? (15:28) Address the communication gap. (24:07) Their 'place of purpose' has changed. (30:33) How to deal with 'extreme' feelings? Resources + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. + Check out our other tools and coaching offers. Contact Greenhouse Coaching + Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching,...

Sundie and Steve recap the Career Sweetspot Workshop from this past weekend (0:20). Context and tactics for the ‘Keep or Kill’ list (11:09). Our ‘Keep’ list (18:35). Our ‘Kill’ list(28:37). Resources + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. + Check out our other tools and coaching offers. Contact Greenhouse Coaching + Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coac...

(10:40) Personality assessment results can affect years of your life. (14:20) Look at the themes - don't take the results so literally! (27:51) Some themes and career pivots seem surprising. But are they really? (35:01) Don't make assumptions based on personality. Resources + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. + Check out our other tools and coaching offers. Contact Greenhouse Coaching...

(06:26) The clues are rooted in your childhood games. (11:59) Three reasons why so many people want to make a change. (22:55) The rise of the gig economy. (30:01) Purpose is important again. Resources + Check out our *free 'What You Played as a Kid' guide + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. + Check out our other tools and coaching offers. Contact Greenhouse Coaching + Head to the Conn...

(01:44) The Member question that inspired today's episode. (8:40) The importance of an outside perspective. (11:11) How to figure out what needs to change. (16:30) A coach/coachee role play. (26:01) Steve's sign for change. Resources + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. + Check out our tools and coaching offers. Contact Greenhouse Coaching + Head to the Connect page of our website to i...

(06:30) Member shout-out (10:04) Steve's crossroads story (25:55) Connecting the dots and the "noticing notebook" Resources + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. + Check out our tools and coaching offers. Contact Greenhouse Coaching + Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more! + Follow us on Instagram and send us a D...

(7:32) What's the same, and what's different from an in-person interview? (12:33) 3 Focus areas for your interview prep. (20:13) The bottom line. Links Noted + Episode #155 - How to be yourself around others. + Schedule a coaching call to mock interview with one of our coaches. + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. + Check out our tools and coaching offers. Contact Greenhouse Coaching +...

(6:20) The interviewing mindset. (10:43) Examples of shifting your mindset. (14:48) Connecting to the company’s pinpoint. (16:56) Making the interview a two-way conversation. (20:11) Eliminating nervous energy - how can you do it? Links Noted + Dive into the Career Sweetspot Crash Course + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. + Check out our tools and coaching offers. Contact Greenhouse...

(6:40) Curious conversations - sounds great in theory... (8:17) Identify what YOU think 'awkward' is. (11:01) Practice an opening statement. (13:05) Prepare, then be present. (16:20) Be comfortable with a pause. (19:17) Initiate wrapping things up. (21:26) Listen for ways you can give back. Links Noted: + Dive into the Career Sweetspot Crash Course + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner....

(5:12) Let's dive in! Is LinkedIn really worth my time? (7:20) LinkedIn tells them that you're a real person! (8:19) LinkedIn for job seekers. (11:40) How do you tackle the "About" and "References" sections? (15:02) LinkedIn for entrepreneurs and business owners. Links Noted: + Dive into the Career Sweetspot Crash Course + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. + Check out our tools and co...

(6:50) Sundie’s got some tips and tricks - no Google templates! (7:57) First: a mindset shift. (10:42) The ticket to an interview? Networking. (15:45) Accomplishment statements, not job descriptions. (17:30) Highlight your transferable skills. Links Noted: + Dive into the Career Sweetspot Crash Course + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. + Check out our tools and coaching offers. Conta...

(5:35) What makes a great leader? It falls into two buckets. (10:01) What are the most important skills a leader can have? (16:50) How can you cultivate a strong leadership presence? (19:45) What are some small steps you can take to improve your leadership presence? (25:20) A change in your presence can lead to a new skill. Links Noted:  + See some of our most popular leadership coaching topics. +...

 (1:44) Why is this question front of mind for some leaders in the first place? (4:51) What does a leader look like that is the opposite of humble? And does it matter? (6:45) Humility is the precondition for learning. (13:12) Like anything in life, it’s really all about balance. (16:01) Lead with the curiosity angle.   Links Noted:  + Schedule a 1:1 Coaching Call. + Check out our tools and coachin...

(3:01) You should be advocating for yourself - not waiting for your boss to do it for you! (5:25) People aren’t thinking about you - so YOU need think about you. (10:16) Have a clear ask. (16:09) Don’t wait for the big moments - show your ambition in the day-to-day.  (19:00) Takeaway:  the 3 steps.  Links Noted:  + Schedule a 1:1 Coaching Call. + Check out our tools and coaching offers. Contact Gr...

(5:16) How do you get to know yourself? (10:22) Shifting from individual awareness to team awareness. (14:00) What are you motivated by? (19:01) Be aware of backgrounds and skill levels. (24:16) 5 small steps to a new leadership mindset.  Links Noted:  + Join us for our next Career Sweetspot Training. + Check out our tools and coaching offers. Contact Greenhouse Coaching Head to the Connect page o...

(17:40) This week’s question and some stats. (21:10) The ‘pain’ could be a symptom of misalignment. (26:10) Two extremes - and maybe there isn’t just one right answer. (29:18) Where is that question coming from in the first place? And what is stopping you from going for it? (32:12) What’s the worst that can happen? Links Noted: + Check out our other tools and coaching offers. Contact Greenhouse Co...

(07:55) A Greenhouse client win. (11:00) Why is it so important that our life and our career align? (18:40) Stop to figure out what your values are. (28:40) Ask yourself some questions. (36:22) The bottom line: what is making you ask yourself this question? Links Noted: + Check out our other tools and coaching offers. Contact Greenhouse Coaching Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire a...

(1:36) 2022 learnings from our team. (17:35) Our 2023 goals.  Links Noted: + Check out our tools and coaching offers. Contact Greenhouse Coaching Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM Email us at info@greenhouseculture.co Resources Get your free Career Transition Planner Try out our...

(1:55) When should you set your goals for the year? (5:01) Are you problem-focused or goal-oriented? (6:30) What are some problems with the typical goal-setting framework? (9:30) Try picking a theme for the year. (14:20) Craft a vision to be a reference for all of your goals. (16:30) Write them down. (19:31) Focus on the process instead of the outcome. Links Noted: + Want to know more about the Gr...

(7:37) First off- a few reasons why you may not be ready (and that’s okay!) (11:38) You feel stuck. (13:58) You have no idea what you want to be ‘when you grow up’. (16:50) You’re consistently dreading Mondays. (20:08) You’re burned out and/or think it’s too late to make a change. (22:36) You need structure + accountability. (27:55) You want to build a business but aren’t sure where to focus. (28:...

(6:25) The importance of process + perspective. (9:40) Everyone is an expert in something. (14:40) Past experiences are not wasted time. (18:01) Follow your passions - and how to figure out what your passions are! (23:37) Lose the hypotheticals. (27:40) Reframe those transferable skills. (30:48) Where do you thrive? (39:07) Translate that insight.  Links Noted: + Dive into the Greenhouse Method Co...

(6:10) Anxiety - a common barrier! (8:00) Know whether you are an introvert or extrovert. (11:27) Identify what holds you back. (11:58) Set small goals for yourself. (16:30) Learn how to word that initial email. (19:38) Create a ‘soft agenda’ for your meeting. (26:18) Respect their time. (27:40) Ask for referrals. (29:30) Be a curious person! Links Noted: + Want to know more about what the Greenho...