The Superabound Podcast

"Once upon a time…" Those words are literally magical. They change how people listen.  When we hear them, our defenses drop and we pay closer attention because we know we're about to hear a story.  And yet, leaders often forget to share their best stories with their teams, thinking that data and directives will be more powerful.  But the opposite is true. Pie charts, graphs, and deadlines that are...

We've all been there: you have all the best intentions for getting a good night's sleep and end up scrolling on your phone until late. Or you have a plan for giving difficult feedback to a team member, only to find dozens of reasons why it's not the right time, or place, or wording…  And so the stress and feelings of overwhelm build as your desire to do the right thing fizzles into a vague sense o...

Your health is your true wealth, and the source of your long-term success as a business owner or leader.  And yet, we often find it hard to prioritize our own well-being in the midst of all the responsibilities of leadership.  No more. This week's episode of the podcast will illuminate one of the biggest challenges to prioritizing your well-being: having strong boundaries. Or as we like to call it...

Running a business or leading a team can take its toll. If you don't manage your energy, time, and mind well, you can find yourself feeling run down and burnt out. The solution is not simply to "suck it up," work harder, or even to spend more time on self care. The way to avoid burnout as a leader is to prioritize what matters most and stay true to that over time. We show you how in this episode....

Vision and purpose are central not only to our business, but to all of our clients. Sometimes businesses forget that in order for your business vision to be realized, you need effective leadership and adequate financial resources. The hard truth is without these two things your business won't last. Sadly we saw that play out with a local organization this week who just closed the doors and let bot...

Creativity is essential to business because it is how you bring to life the next new thing. It's how you grow.  But despite creativity's importance in being an effective leader, too many people think they don't have enough of it or believe that they can't develop it. In this episode, we will dispel those very unhelpful beliefs and give you tools to increase your creativity in business and life. Yo...

Business owners that succeed have one thing in common: They are bold enough to take an idea and bring it to life.   To listen to a creative whisper and build, not only a business, but an entire life around it takes guts and on this episode Erin is going to share how to be bold in your business without being inauthentic to your vision and values.   If you want to be more bold or just want to explor...

Doors to the Superabound Coach Certification are closing next week and we want to help you decide if this is the best place for you to enhance your skills as a leader and a coach. While we truly believe everyone who leads a team or coaches business owners will benefit from this certification process, we know you might still have some questions. We hope to answer them in less than 15 minutes on tod...

You may have heard that coaching your team results in higher productivity, increased engagement, and an overall better work experience for your people. It's a popular concept these days, but knowing it and actually doing it are two different things.  This week's podcast will help you understand what it takes to be an effective coach for your team. You will discover: How to tap into your team's cre...

Leading a business can be hard. And sometimes events in the world around you make it even harder. How do you keep going when it seems like the mission of your business is dwarfed by problems of the world or even in your personal life?  How do you stay motivated and inspired by your vision on those days when you just want to crawl back to bed? In this episode, Erin and Steve share their insights an...

The first step to reaching important milestones in your life or business is having a vision of what they could be. Unfortunately, most people stop there, in the land of hopes and dreams, and don't do the work to actually create a different kind of life for themselves. And it makes sense: change can be difficult and humans tend not to want to grow beyond a certain point of comfort.  Not so much wit...

You can have all the best mindset tools in the world and be deeply connected with your vision, but if you're collaborating with others you will sometimes need to deal with Static that isn't yours. Navigating the "drama" around you is essential to being a successful leader, because unless people feel seen and heard they will not feel ownership of the business's mission.  In this week's episode of t...

When you act more like a manager than a leader, you end up with disengaged, underperforming people on your team. In this episode Erin and Steve explore the crucial differences between managing—which isn't always a bad thing—and leading.  You will discover: Why purpose is the secret ingredient to great leadership, and how to help someone bring it to even the smallest task on their plate The simples...

How do you know when you're making progress in your growth as a leader? Despite leadership being a "softer" skill set than, say, engineering or data science, there are still measurable signposts you can use to see how far you've come and where you may still have room for development. In this episode you will discover: What overworking means about your leadership and how to fix it, both for your ow...

The speed of your business growth depends on how quickly you can run experiments and learn about what works. And what prevents leaders from experimenting and growing more quickly is usually not something outside themselves, but their own Static. In today's episode of the podcast, we share some of the top clues that you might be in Static as well as ways to shift into a clearer frequency. You will...

When running your business, there is one asset that is more precious than all the others.   You.   If your body, mind, and spirit are not healthy, who cares how much money you make? If your relationships are in trouble, then success in the eyes of others feels hollow.   As a society we need a new approach to self-care, one that is not just a bandaid over a deeper neglect of what truly matters in l...

If running your business feels more exasperating than uplifting, you might need a coach. If being a leader causes more frustration than fulfillment, again, that's a sign that you need a coach. We joke that if you have a pulse and breathe air that you will benefit from having a coach, but there are certain moments in your business where having a coach in your corner will help you make big leaps for...

Boundaries help you stay strong and focused as a leader because they protect your energy and mental space. But did you know they also help create connection? Many leaders shy away from strong boundaries because they think they'll be perceived as cold, inaccessible, or mean. But boundaries are the exact opposite. They help you perform at your best, which helps all the people who depend on you to th...

Have you ever worked for—or been—an indecisive boss? How about someone who swoops in and "saves the day" time and again? Neither of those feel very good, either to the team or to the leader, yet they are far too common in today's workplace. Why is it so hard to find—or be—a great leader? The fact is, leadership is its own discipline, one that requires study and practice. Today's episode features a...

Welcome to the first of this mini-series of episodes specifically devoted to leadership. Whether you have a team of 1 or 100, these episodes will help you be more clear and confident in your leadership so you can get the results you want for your business. When managing a team, most business owners and leaders find themselves on one end of the Standards Spectrum: They either leave their desires so...

If you want to achieve important things in your business without getting depleted or exhausted, this episode is for you. In it, Erin and Steve introduce you to a new way of thinking about your goals and milestones: lighting lanterns.  You will discover: Why lanterns are more soulful, inspiring, and human than goals, and how this small change in wording can help you align your business with your de...

If you are frustrated and overwhelmed by marketing, or just not doing it because... you're frustrated and overwhelmed by it, you need to listen to this week's episode of the Superabound podcast. In the episode, you will discover: The easiest and fastest way to solve any marketing problem, so you can stop guessing and start reaching your ideal customers How to create authentic and lasting relations...

If you want more money in your life, you need to examine your relationship with it, since the world around us has some very unhelpful beliefs about money that we may have picked up without knowing it.  The fact is, it feels amazing to be "in the money stream," and as a business owner you are in a position for that to be happening. And all you may need to increase the flow of money towards you and...

If you're tired of following rigid and linear frameworks that promise business growth but leave you feeling empty and disconnected, this episode is for you. You'll learn how to integrate spirituality and strategy in your business, so you can create a company that aligns with your values and fulfills your purpose. In this episode, you will discover: How spirituality can help you navigate uncertaint...

How do you keep your team motivated and engaged, especially during challenging times? In this episode of the Superabound Podcast, we share insights on how to boost team morale by clarifying the game your business is playing, and helping your people win it. You will discover: What to do—and what to avoid—when morale is low The role of feelings in helping your people do their best work Why you don't...