The Nope Coach

Suzanne addresses the mindset of 'when I get there' that often hinders people from enjoying their present achievements and moments of joy. She shares personal anecdotes about family life, including her daughter transitioning to high school, and experimenting with YouTube Live sessions. Suzanne emphasizes the importance of celebrating personal successes, regardless of scale, and encourages listener...

A discussion about the mindset of anticipating success and overcoming obstacles on the journey to achieving personal goals. Suzanne connects to the uncertainty in personal journeys, emphasising the importance of trusting oneself and persevering through failures. She shares her experience of doing daily podcasts for a year and how it led to self-reflection on success and the importance of setting p...

Suzanne reflects on the journey of releasing daily podcast episodes for an entire year. Suzanne shares the initial doubts she experienced, the motivation from her listeners that kept her going, and the personal growth and challenges faced throughout this period. She touches on the importance of setting goals, embracing emotional experiences, and the impact of societal expectations on measuring suc...

In this episode, Suzanne discusses the importance of being unapologetically yourself and embracing your true identity. She discusses the exhaustive efforts people make to be more pleasing and the liberation found in being authentic. Suzanne shares personal anecdotes to illustrate the relief and joy of embracing one's true self, including supporting young entrepreneurs and making daily lifestyle ch...

Suzanne discusses how to deal with unkind remarks and criticism when sharing vulnerable stories online. Inspired by the Women Invisibility Roundtable event: https://youtu.be/y3piDKTWxL8 Suzanne touches upon her own experiences and emphasises that negative comments often reflect the commenter's issues rather than the content shared. She provides insights on handling online negativity, including 'bl...

Navigating Silence: A Journey Through a Bali Silent Retreat. Suzanne and Anna discuss her unique experience of attending a silent retreat in Bali. Anna chose to disconnect entirely from her usual life, including her phone and any form of technology, which the retreat strictly limits to designated areas. Anna discusses the challenges and revelations of living in silence, including the physical sepa...

Demystifying Sound Baths: A Healing Journey with Anna Hasty. Suzanne delves into the world of sound baths with guest Anna Hasty. The discussion kicks off with amusing anecdotes highlighting misunderstandings about sound baths, segueing into a comprehensive exploration of what sound baths entail and their benefits. Anna, an expert in sound healing, specifically with alchemy crystal singing bowls, e...

Suzanne explains the decision to close down her group coaching program 'Why W8?' after running it since 2019. Suzanne discusses the misconceptions about the profitability of group programs, detailing the financial and time costs involved, including taxes, delivery costs, and the intensive effort required to provide quality, live coaching. Suzanne breaks down the numbers to show why the program is...

Suzanne discusses the limitations of the motivational slogan 'Just Do It', particularly when applying it to making lasting changes in one's life. She elaborates on the actual stages of change, including pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination, using personal fitness as a primary example. Suzanne emphasizes the importance of recognizing these stages and b...

Suzanne discusses the gap between theoretical knowledge obtained through workbooks and real-life application. She credits the episode title to Lydi Naicker, an ethical copywriter for small businesses.  Suzanne shares her recent vacation experience to Coffs Harbour with her family and how it's stirred thoughts on the difference between learning concepts in a controlled environment and applying them...

In this episode Suzanne shares a humorous story about giving new nicknames based on initials, courtesy of her 10-year-old daughter. A simple way to make my day – please subscribe to my YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@suzanneculberg The Nope coach Suzanne Culberg teaches you how to put yourself first without feeling selfish, by setting healthy boundaries and reclaiming the unapologetic b...

A hilarious and embarrassing encounter shared by the host Suzanne, involving a mistaken serenade during a car ride with her kids. In this episode Suzanne talks about: A Rainy Day Adventure and a Musical Interlude The Hilarious Bluetooth Interruption The Aftermath: Laughter and a Lesson Learned A simple way to make my day – please subscribe to my YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@suzannecu...

Suzanne explores the choice between wallowing in bitterness and seeking personal growth after setbacks. Suzanne reflects on her own experiences, including the process of writing her book after getting fired, to illustrate how adopting a mindset aimed at learning and improvement can transform challenges into opportunities for development. She encourages listeners to shift their perspective from bei...

Suzanne shares personal experiences and insights drawn from being fired due to questionable practices and conflicts of interest at her previous job.  Suzanne reflects on the importance of maintaining integrity, setting boundaries, and the concept of 'maintain or pain' in personal and professional life.  She discusses how this event, though initially seen as a failure, became a catalyst for positiv...

Suzanne shares her personal journey from nearly undergoing spinal fusion surgery in 2012 due to chronic back pain to finding relief through chiropractic care. Despite her initial scepticism stemming from her medical education background, Suzanne details how regular chiropractic adjustments not only alleviated her pain but led her to adopt a maintenance approach. Suzanne reflects on the importance...

Suzanne explores the challenges of discussing body image with children. Using personal experiences with her children. Suzanne discusses the impact of media portrayal of beauty standards on children and how these can lead to body image issues like bulimia. She contrasts her own early exposure to diet culture with her attempt to foster a healthy environment for her children around body image. Suzann...

Reflecting on Progress: Are You Further Along Than You Think? In this episode Suzanne explores the common feeling of not being where one thinks they should be in life. She encourages listeners to reflect on their personal progress and challenges over the past years, offering a checklist of life events that might have impacted their journey. The episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing both...

Embracing Satisfactory: A Life and Business Perspective Suzanne discusses the concept of 'satisfactory being enough' in both personal and professional contexts. Inspired by her daughter's parent-teacher interview. Suzanne reflects on the importance of self-assessment and the realisation that not being outstanding in every area is acceptable. She shares personal anecdotes about her own experiences...

Suzanne reflects candidly on the future of her daily podcast as she approaches the end of her 365-day goal. She discusses the stalling growth of the show, her reluctance to introduce ads due to personal dislike, and the significant time investment versus the returns. Suzanne shares her thoughts on potentially shifting to a YouTube-based monetization model, invites listener feedback on show content...

Catch the replay of Visibility for Women in Business Roundtable here . To be notified of future events sign up here: https://networkingwithoutschmooze.substack.com/ Suzanne discusses the challenges women face in gaining visibility in the business world. She shares her personal journey as a entrepreneur, addressing the emotional toll of online presence, the misconceptions around passive income prod...

Suzanne explores the challenging question of describing oneself in just three words. She shares her personal journey from being a people pleaser to embracing her true self, described as irreverent, unfiltered, and mischievous. Suzanne encourages viewers to reflect on how they see themselves versus how others perceive them, emphasising the importance of authenticity over pleasing others. She also d...

Suzanne discusses the pressures of always striving to do your best and how it can often lead to feelings of inadequacy and fear of failure. Drawing from her own experiences, including a challenging presentation in medical school, Suzanne explores how adopting the mindset that 'your best gets better' can alleviate these pressures. By sharing stories of her children's struggles and successes in lear...

Suzanne shares her personal journey from perfectionism to embracing imperfect action. She discusses how striving for perfection previously held her back from publishing content and how adopting a mindset of 'imperfect action trumps perfect inaction' has transformed her approach to content creation and personal projects. Suzanne also shares her experience with uploading podcast episodes to YouTube,...

Suzanne shares insights on how to stop overthinking, drawing on personal experiences and simple yet effective strategies. Suzanne reflects on how overthinking can impede taking action and introduces a method involving three critical questions to evaluate potential decisions: what is the best case scenario, what is the worst case scenario, and what is the most likely scenario. Through examples rang...

Suzanne addresses how entrepreneurs should handle low months in business without panicking.   Suzanne shares her personal experience of facing the lowest business month in March 2024 since her start as an entrepreneur in 2018. She emphasises learning from farming's seasonal nature, suggesting that businesses, too, have their ups and downs and that these fluctuations are normal. Suzanne advises aga...