Thrive! with Jevonnah "Lady J" Ellison

We are here today discussing critical keys which you need to know as a coach. Today I'll give you 27 gems you need to know as a coach. From keeping yourself together and carrying yourself well to how you can serve others with excellence. The basics, such as 'be prepared' are just as essential as the more advanced components we talk about on this episode. We speak about the foundational values and...

We are here today looking at how discouragement affects your business and your personal life. We are going to talk about practical ways on how to deal with discouragement. We speak about putting in the time and effort to see a project or an event through and not finding the results we were expecting. When we are deprived of courage or confidence, we are experiencing discouragement. You're trying t...

How do you honor the service of ministry when you are helping people who are struggling and still bring in an income? This question recently came up in my coaching group. We divided this into categories to take bite-sized pieces to talk about and work out a solution. We speak about ministry and the critical components of ministry such as helping, service, and struggling. How can you help? By doing...

We are here today talking about creative ways to let your life speak! It's important to remember that we need to make the higher values guide everything we do. I tell people about webinars, ads, and courses, and these are necessary; however, the best way to getting clientele is letting your life speak. The grocery store: I struck up a conversation with the person next to me, and they ended up beco...

We are diving into listener questions today, so let's go! It's important to me that I keep my ear close to your questions so I can feel the heartbeat of my audience. I can't wait to dive into questions which listeners sent in! What advice would you give yourself in your early career as a coach? Slow down! Building a business is not a sprint, it's a marathon. We are in our businesses for the long h...

This is going to be so good today, how to practice staying focused. I hear from so many people all the time who say, "Lady J., I just need to focus. How do I do that?" Today, I'm going to give you some practical tips and takeaways, and I want you to know that you absolutely can stay focused. It is a choice. You prioritize what is on your to-do list. Nobody else can do that for you. It's easy to sa...

Let's talk about transitions. To get to the heart of the matter, I'll explore this topic through my own personal story of my move from California to Alabama. Whether you're transitioning between physical locations (like I did), or your transition is related to a relationship or mindset, I hope this episode helps you get through the process with grace. The word of the Lord will last forever, but he...

Whether you're already a coach or thinking about becoming one, this episode is for you! I'll dig into important things that every coach should know. I've been coaching for many years, and I'm now an award-winning leading business coach. Thanks to all of this experience, I've seen all the facets of the industry, and I'm here to share my insights! Let's start with things that you should do as a coac...

We all find ourselves making excuses at some point. That's why today's episode is all about how to arrest your excuses and dismantle them until they no longer have power over you. Credit for this phrasing goes to Anna from Greece, who asked about how to do this a while back and inspired this episode! I love the word "arresting" in this context, because it so perfectly fits what you need to do with...

Let's talk about the importance of staying genuine in your business. Lots of entrepreneurs online are always pushing products and sales, and sometimes forget to lead with their hearts. People can sense it when you're fake or insincere, so always lead from a place of generosity and genuine love. You might have heard that people buy things from people who they know, like, and trust. I want to change...

Staying positive when you get turned down or told "no" can be a challenge! All of us entrepreneurs, leaders, and people who are doing more with our lives sometimes run into a "no" or get turned down, but if you're going to do great things, you need to be willing to put yourself out there! Sometimes time is enough to turn a "no" into a "yes" (you'll hear an amazing story explaining this in today's...

It's time to dig deep into the details! If you're ready to learn how to make the most of your unique social media marketing strategy, this is the episode for you. I'm not claiming to be an expert in this topic, but I'll tell you exactly what works for me so you can implement some of those strategies yourself. So much of relationship-building these days is done on social media, so pick a platform a...

Getting a potential lead interested in working with you is only half of the question. The other half is figuring out whether you want to work with them ! And that's what today's episode is all about: how to know whether a client is the right fit (or not). Not everybody is going to be a "yes" for you, so protect your energy and your time by working with the right clients! With that in mind, there a...

Sometimes my podcasts are full of broad, encompassing advice that you can apply across your life and business. And sometimes they're ultra-specific! Today is the latter type, and I'll be focusing on how to consistently add value to your Facebook groups. As a listener to this podcast, there's a pretty good chance that you're a leader, influencer, high-achiever, and/or business owner. And I know tha...

Let's talk about how to blend faith and business in a secular world. This comes up for a lot of us who are believers, but also happen to be in business. Blending your spiritual and work life without being overbearing is a tough line to walk sometimes. On one hand, you want to reflect your values across all aspects of your life (including business), but you don't want to be overly preachy. The stru...

I'm so thankful to have you here! It's a pleasure to be able to connect with you, and to do what I can to inspire, encourage, and support you along the way. But do you know the reason for this podcast? If not, tune in, because that's what this episode is all about! I talk to a lot of my clients about the importance of having a strong "why," and this episode is about coming back to home base and ge...

Before we get started today, I want to say thank you . Maybe not everyone whose lives you have touched has had the opportunity to come back and say thank you themselves, but I know you've done so much for other people, and I'm here to say thank you on their behalf. Today, I have an important question for you: what are you letting go of to make room for new growth? Recently, I shared an email that...

Today, I'm going to do something a little different. I don't have any notes for this episode. Instead, I'm here to share from my heart, and to encourage the encourager (that's you!). Since you're listening to this show, you're probably a leader or influencer in some way. You're someone who is constantly encouraging other people, and helping them see what they can't see in themselves. What comes wi...

Are you ready to overcome your fear?! Even if you're not convinced that you can, I believe in you, and I'm here to give you very practical takeaways to put into action and begin living an even braver life. Even people who encourage others sometimes feel deep fear, and I'm here to help you prepare to face it when it comes up. You absolutely can't cheat the world out of the gifts that you have, and...

Do you struggle with a tendency to say "yes" even if you don't want to? Is it hard for you to turn people or opportunities down, even when you know that you should? I think we've all been there, which is why I think this episode will be so valuable. Today, I'm going to teach you ten ways to say "no" gracefully. Yes, that's right, you can say "no" gracefully—and still preserve the relationship with...

If you're tempted to give up on something, tune in to this episode first! This inspirational message is all about how not to throw in the towel, even when you feel ready to admit defeat. We all get tired along the way, and want to give up at times, but I'm here to help you keep on keeping on with what God told you to do. Of course, there are some things that we need to quit, but you shouldn't give...

Are you giving this show your full attention, or are you trying to multitask and do everything at once? If it's the latter, this is definitely the episode for you, because I'll share three ways to help you minimize distractions! In this day and age, it seems like everything (and everyone) is vying for your attention all the time. That's why I want to help you get laser focused, minimize distractio...

If you're ready to learn all about how to protect your confidence as a leader, you're in the right place! Let's start the year off strong by staying strong and confident as we go forth in the world and use our unique talents and gifts. Before we get into that, though, I'll dig into the question of drawing a clear line between ministry and business. How do you avoid being taken advantage of in your...

Do you feel overwhelmed, tired, or burned out? If so, you're in the right place! Today I'll give you practical strategies for how to deal with that sense of being overwhelmed. You've got this! We all deal with overwhelm. If we don't handle it correctly, we can run ourselves into the ground and burn ourselves out. Sound familiar? As a leading lady, I'm sure you've been there and know exactly what I...

Forgiveness lets you feel absolutely free, liberated, and empowered. God has needed to forgive me a whole lot, and I'm so grateful that He did. Has He needed to forgive you, too? Have you felt yourself becoming less judgmental and more full of grace the more you're forgiven? It's your turn to pass that onto others through the power of forgiveness. What are you going to let go of? Who have you been...