The Aligned & Prosperous Podcast

If you want to be truly successful as an entrepreneur, you must show up in your business like an elite learner. In this episode Deb sits down for a chat with Dan Penner of VERICO Pipeline Mortgages and Manulife talk about being an elite learner and an elite performer in service bases sales professions. In this episode you will learn strategies to up-level your performance as a service based sales...

Most entrepreneurs I meet have servant hearts. What I mean by that is they really just want to help people by offering their service.  And the thing that often gets in the way of them helping more people is their fear of sales.  In this episode I share 3 keys to overcoming your fear of sales. When you approach sales this way, you can learn to fall in love with the sales. And when you do that, your...

In today's episode I sat down with my good friend Greg Dent, veteran Vancouver Realtor and founder of the ReallyTrusted app. Listen to hear the story of how solving a simple problem for a small group of realtors has turned into a business that is now having a nation wide impact on the real estate industry in Canada. We talk about the origin story of the app, following your genius, leading with...

Do you worry that you aren’t as good at something as others might think you are? Have you ever thought or said “who am I to be, do or have _____________?” Then this one’s is for you. In this episode, Deb talks about the impact of imposter syndrome and 5 steps you can take to overcome it. Follow Deborah Stellingwerff: Website -  https://www.stellarlifeproject.com/ Instagram -  https://www.instagram...

Thinking of hiring a virtual assistant or adding a team member to your business? Awesome! That means you are growing and getting ready to scale. Before you do start interviewing possible candidates, listen to this episode where I share what I have learned from my 10 years in business about what you need to have in place before you think of hiring an assistant. I also share what not to do and how t...

What is being “nice” costing you? If you are focussed on pleasing your clients instead of serving them, you are doing them and yourself a huge disservice. Worried about being “salesy”? Then you are likely making the #1 mistake that actual result in you being salesy and ineffective with your sales efforts. Listen to find out how you can upgrade your service to your client AND increase your freedom,...

When I speak at events for entrepreneurs, or when clients come to me for 1:1 coaching, a common question is “How do I stop procrastinating?” The short answer to the question, How do I stop procrastinating?” is to do the thing you are procrastinating about! A longer, more complete answer requires us to take a closer look at the behaviours which lead to procrastination in the first place. That’s wha...

In this episode of Being Stellar, I am joined by inspiring and talented Vancouver based fashion designer, Ryan Amore. Ryan is a stellar blend of creative genius, technical expertise and business savvy. We chat about betting on yourself even when no one else believes in you, choosing the road less travelled and building resilience along the way. He lives his motto: "never expect, never presume,...

Are you seeking clarity or certainty? So often when people come to me for coaching they say they want “clarity”. In many cases, what they are really saying is they want to know exactly what the future holds. What should they do? What will happen if they take this step or that step. Which step should they take (to make sure that everything works out perfectly without any discomfort or failure.) In...

In this episode, I chat with Shauna Moran, founder of Operate Remote, author of Manage Employee Burnout and remote and hybrid team expert. Tune-in to learn Shauna’s top 3 tips for developing happy, healthy and engaged workforces without the “Sunday Scaries”. And find out which factor accounts for 70% of positive employee engagement and to guard yourself and your team from burnout. Can you guess wh...

I sit down with brilliant copy writer and wordsmith, Ed Raey in this episode. We talk about finding your zone of genius and then doing the long hours and hard work required to achieve true mastery. We explore the pressures many entrepreneurs face from family and friends about getting a “real job” and the many distractions and seductions that can distract us from our own path when we are made vulne...

How many of the conflicts in your business and relationships are caused by expectations that were never actually communicated? In this episode, I explore one of the most powerful leadership shifts I've ever learned: replacing expectations with clear agreements. Whether you're working with clients, leading a team, building a partnership, or navigating family relationships, unclear expectati...

Are you reality checking or reality policing yourself? Find out in this episode as Coach Deb dives into what it means to ask and answer the question “How realistic is that?” If you are ready for less limitations and more possibility, you don’t want to miss this episode. Follow Deborah Stellingwerff: Website - https://www.stellarlifeproject.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deborahstel......

We have rebranded! The podcast formerly known as the Stellar Life Project, is now the Being Stellar podcast. In this episode I share the reasons I decided to re-brand and the business lessons I learned along the way. If you are thinking of starting a podcast, there are some lessons here for you! And even if you are not planning to start a podcast, have a listen because it’s an interesting story of...

In this episode, I am joined by the stellar Laura Beauparlant, founder of Lab Creative, the author of Brand Chemistry and the creator of Brand Camp. We talk about the work she does in the world to help entrepreneurs create aligned brands that stand out from the crowd, magnetize the right clients and produce explosive results. If you know me at all, you will already see from this description of Lau...

The idea of manifesting has an aura of magical thinking for some people. In this episode, we explore what manifesting really is and what it isn’t. If you are a skeptic, you may be surprised. Let us know your thoughts.  Follow Deborah Stellingwerff: Website - https://www.stellarlifeproject.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deborahstel... Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stellarlifep......

Today we are chatting with Mhairi (pronounced Va-ri) Petrovich founder and CEO of Outsmarts Marketing. She's an early adopter of digital marketing and when you hear her story, you will learn just how remarkable that is. She's a maverick in her industry and she is passionate about using digital marketing in unique ways to help businesses scale and grow. We talk about her trailblazing and ri...

In this episode, Coach Deb shares 5 Questions you can use to self-coach when you need a reset. Which one do you need most today?  Follow Deborah Stellingwerff: Website - https://www.stellarlifeproject.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deborahstellingwerff/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stellarlifeproject/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-stellingwerff-65219359/ Email -...

In this inspiring and thought-provoking interview with Operations and Business Planning Consultant, Hillary Samson of Transforming Ventures we talk about everything from zone of genius and quantum physics to the importance of aligned systems and practices in your business. Hillary also shares her vision for realigning businesses, and their owners and employees, with their core sacred purpose so th...

Jen Newsted is a consultant and ripple maker in the work of diversity, equity and inclusion. She is a wonderful example of how you can take your passion and make it your work in the world. In this interview we have a fascinating and sometimes really uncomfortable conversation about the seductive lure of our personal comfort over our social responsibilites to heal communities and really explore wha...

Sex and Money: the two topics in life that if we don't talk about them, we are definitely headed for trouble. In today's episode, we are taking about Money with award winning CPA and financial educator Janine Rogan . Janine is passionate about educating and empowering women to take charge of their financial future. And since Money is one of the 5 pillars of a successful stellar life projec...

In our last episode, Coach Deb taught you how to ditch your to do list. Today, we are talking about the list she recommends everyone have: a What Not to Do List. When you are designing your stellar life, it's important to have a what not to do list so that you can make sure you are staying on the path that you want to be on. Deb shares the 14 things on her What Not to Do List so you can pick t...

Feeling time stressed? This episode is for you. The number one complaint I hear from entrepreneurs and leaders is about their time stress. They often tell me they feel they need to learn time blocking so they can manage their time better and be more productive. I tell them time management is not the only problem and time blocking is only part of the solution. In this episode, I share the keys to t...

Do you want more health, wealth, success, free time, meaningful work, or anything else? There is a secret to getting more of what you want. If you want more of something in your life, you have to make room for it by letting go of something else. In this episode, Coach Deb shares a powerful exercise you can use to make space for what you want. Follow Deborah Stellingwerff: Website - https://www.ste...

Our first interview of 2022 will inspire you to think of the statement “New Year, New You” in a new way! In this episode, Shelby Eloria, founder of All Set Style, and I talk about following your intuition, even when it is telling you something you don't want to hear. And what happens when you realize that you have been chasing someone else’s version of success. With a background in Commerce an...