The Business of Thinking Big

Episode 32 - High vs. Low Season in your Business People that make time for breaks are more successful and tend to be more productive. On a micro level, this could be time blocking; working hard for a few hours, then taking a walk or a break. On a macro level, it could mean planning out blocks of time. It’s helpful for us to know and anticipate where the high and low seasons are. I realized that 9...

Episode 31 - Failing Forward with Jennifer Myers Chua In this episode, I sit down with one of my fav' business buddies to chat about one of our favourite topics: Failure. It's such a big part of the entrepreneurial journey, and something both of us do regularly. So why isn't anyone talking about it? Jen talks about her biggest failure (and it was a doozy), and how she grew from the...

Episode 30 – Dealing with Dry Spells We need sales to survive, but what happens when we have gone several weeks (or worse) months without a sale? That is a dry spell. As humans we are hard wired to want to achieve, to get the gold star or the pat on the back. So dry spells can be dangerous to entrepreneurs, and rest assured even the most successful businesses go through them. During these times we...

Episode 29: Business PartnershipsWhen you think about your business, you can easily identify the tasks that keep it running like a well-oiled machine. I would also bet that you can identify which of these tasks you know you’ll procrastinate doing because they just aren’t your thing. That’s okay. I get it, sometimes those tasks take the joy out of business ownership. This episode is a conversation...

Episode 28 - My 10 Favourite Business BooksAll of these books have helped me move my business forward. These are not motivational fluff, or "rah-rah, you can do it!" reads, these are some fantastic pieces of personal and professional development that could shape the future of your business. If you do not have an MBA (and aren't thinking of obtaining one anytime soon), then check out...

Episode 27 Shifting from Practitioner to Leader with Melanie Stevens Sutherland In this episode we look at some of the fears and challenges people face when shifting from being a practitioner to a team leader.  Melanie shares where she was two years ago in her business and how she needed to make some changes heading into her second maternity leave. She wanted to work, but a traditional environment...

Episode 26 From Doubt to Confidence You asked, I'm delivering. When I polled my audience recently about which topics this podcast should cover in the months to come, many of you said you wanted to work on mindset and confidence. This is a personal and important topic to me, and one that I work on almost daily. The value of understanding your own mindset and knowing how to use it to your advan...

Ep # 25 Protecting your Big Business Ideas with Cynthia Mason In the episode, I chat with my good friend Cynthia Mason whose specialty is helping small businesses protect their big ideas. Cynthia has worked with some major brands you would definitely know, but she is super passionate about helping female entrepreneurs. Cynthia breaks down why it's crucial to trademark our ideas, when and how...

Episode 24: How to Have a Stress-Free Vacation In this episode I give you permission to step away from your business this summer and trust that it will still be standing, nay thriving when you get back. I truly believe in the importance of rest and relaxation, and how it’s all part of a joyful human experience. Studies have shown that people that take quality breaks are more productive. I believe...

Episode 23 - Defining your Personal Style with Trish Taylor Your personal style (aka how you dress) is absolutely part of your brand, and that's why I knew I had to bring my friend and personal stylist Trish Taylor on the show. Trish helps women own their awesome, to feel comfortable in their bodies, which gives them the confidence to show up authentically. When you love what you are wearing,...

Episode 22 - Letting Go to Grow Does it feel like you're constantly pushing to get to the next level? In this episode, I invite you to look at a few key areas in your business where it might be time to let go. Let go? Isn’t that the opposite of what I should be doing right now? I know this is exactly what you are thinking because I’ve been there! You are constantly busy, hustling, pushing for...

Episode 21 - Finding more Joy in your Business with Lea Pickard Do you find you're still experiencing the same joy and excitement you once did in your business? Or is the honeymoon over? Join me in a conversation with my good friend and entrepreneur Lea Pickard as we talk about finding more joy in our business. Lea is a wellness and happiness expert, which is why I asked her to come on my For...

Episode 20 – Is it time to build a team? How would you like an additional few hours each month to grow your business, reach out to new clients and nurture your existing ones? Are you feeling overwhelmed doing all the things that need attention? Do you find that there aren’t enough hours in the day, or not enough of you to spread around? The solution is simple – by asking yourself a few key questio...

Episode 19 - Social Media Marketing with Rick MulreadyEvery good coach has a good coach, and I'm no exception. One year ago, I made the decision to work with someone in the exact area I needed help in my business - online marketing. I knew the basic principles, but I also knew how much I didn't know. Enter Rick Mulready. Basically, if you want to know anything about FB or IG ads, he&apos...

Episode 18 – Raising your Standards with Lesley WongIn this episode I speak with Lesley Wong, a very talented interior designer, who shares her inspiring story about how she went from burnt out to booked out in less than 8 months. When I met Lesley in the fall of 2018, she and her business were stuck. She was working 16 to 18-hour days, and while she had many clients, they weren’t necessarily her...

Today I share 3 Keys to Selling with Confidence. Selling is a learned skill, a mindset and an integral part of a successful business. So, if you don’t feel like an expert at sales don’t worry, hang tight and listen in for the tricks of the trade. We need to get into the mindset that there are thousands of people that are struggling and they need you, your expertise and guidance. By not sharing thi...

Episode 16 – Taking Massive Rapid Action with Nicola HolmesThis episode is all about taking massive rapid action in your business. Nicola Holmes, one of my favourite clients, is a Life Coach. She and I discuss the journey she took from feeling stuck as an entrepreneur, and not knowing what action to take next, to having a diverse practice working with clients she loves. All in the space of 8 month...

Episode 15 – How to Get More ClientsDo you know how to get more leads, and more clients? How do you attract those top raving fans, those high-quality people into your business? Well my friend, I can tell you that it’s as much about mindset as it is about strategy. It’s about raising our standards for who you want to allow into your business and who you are meant to serve. Here are three things tha...

Episode 14 – Creating a Brand that Stands out in the Crowd with Laura BeauparlantIn a noisy online world, small business owners are always looking for ways to stand out. In order to get attention, we need to be that that smiling face in the crowd! Tune in to hear a lively discussion between myself and Laura Beauparlant filled with tips on how to brand your business and grow your following on socia...

Episode 13 – The Importance of Brand Photography with Nathalie AmlaniIn this episode I speak with Nathalie Amlani of Pictonat Photography about the importance of social media in small business. Online presence is an absolute must in today’s day and age, and entrepreneurs need more images of themselves as well as their products and services. Your followers care about your product, but they are equa...

Episode 12 – Getting Media Attention for your Business with Jennifer SinghJennifer Singh is a TV reporter turned Media Coach. She works exclusively with women entrepreneurs and small business owners to help them get media exposure for their products and services. Jennifer started working as a reporter at the age of 18, at CTV in Scarborough. She explains how as a general assignment reporter any st...

Episode 11 – Creating an Audience of Raving Fans with Brittany YoungWho is your target audience, and what do they want? Do you know how to get them to buy from you? In this episode I talk with Brittany Young, creator of Certified Celebrator who sold 400 tickets in only 8 minutes (and crashed her own website and the ticket website while doing it)! Tune in to hear how she did it. Brittany Young is a...

Episode 10 - The 4 Essential Ingredients Your Content Must Have Our content is the vehicle that we are using to reach and engage our people all the time. In this episode I talk about how to connect, educate, engage and inspire action in your business. Last week we broke down 3 ways you can share content with your audience, if you haven’t heard it then please take a listen here. https://www.liannek...

Episode 9 – How to Choose the Right Content Platform Today’s episode is a deep dive into 3 very popular and different types of content, so you can figure out which is best for you and your business. As a business coach who helps entrepreneurs I know how important content is for your business.  It is a great way to position yourself as an expert and a thought leader. Your free content, whether it i...

Episode 8 – Strengthening your CoupleIn this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I interview Allison Villa, the co-founder of House and Hook, (https://www.houseandhook.com/) a website dedicated to keeping couples’ thriving throughout parenthood. We discuss why having a solid, well-functioning relationship is so important to entrepreneurs who are raising their families while simultaneously gro...