Training Dogs, Training People And Keeping Our Sh*T Together!

Ever had sold something and had no one turn up to your class/webinar or course? Ouch it can hurt and make us doubt ourselves but there are many very legit reasons that this happens...and it's rarely to do with you! Would you like some more support with your business? - The Certified Trauma Informed Dog Practitioner Programme. Click here for details and to register Use the code PODCAST23 at ch...

**Register For The 2023 Dog Trainer Business Growth Summit HERE** Is your business your "baby"? In other words, do you put the WHOLE of yourself into your business? There's nothing wrong with being passionate but there are also emotional risks here. In this episode I talk through how to keep hold of your passion without burning yourself out in the process. In this episode I mentione...

Trauma can be a scary word, for us professionals and also for the dog guardians that we are working with. In this episode I talk through how to break the understanding of this word down into something that feels more manageable for everyone.   In this episode I mentioned: - The Certified Trauma Informed Dog Practitioner Programme. Click here for details and to register Use the code PODCAST23 at ch...

The word 'recession' can be a scary one for small business owners. There are, however, lots and lots of things that we can do to support our business through changes in economy and public thinking. I run through some important ones in this episode!   In this episode I mentioned: - Free 3 day live event for force-free dog pros  - how to motivate your dog training clients to do the work..w...

This is such a common fear! Whether you work face to face, online, or both! The fear of the embarrassment if no one, or possibly even worse, just one person signs up for your group programme! Fear not, this episode has you covered!   In this episode I mentioned: The 2 remaining tester spots available for my brand new 8 week group business coaching programme. This starts 4th September, 2023 and as...

I think most of us have had an experience in life where something happened and it knocked our confidence in our abilities. This can feel especially significant when it's in relation to our livelihood and ability to help dogs and their people. In this episode I discuss some simple things that you can do to rebuild your confidence when it is shaken.   In this episode I mentioned: The upcoming f...

Providing free content to your community that helps to spread your message, let people get to know you and to trust the information that you provide is really important. It might also earn you some fans and followers who are interested in what it is that you have to say about dogs. Some of these people may never buy from you, however, there will be some of "your people" who need and want...

I must admit I felt a bit silly recording this episode (who on earth would want to know about a day in my life?!), however, the more I talked the more I hoped that hearing a little of my story might help you to make a big and important decision in your own life. Even if it helps just one person it's worth it!   In this episode I mentioned: The 15 tester spots available for my brand new 8 week...

Owning a business can be HARD. We are constantly pushed out of our comfort zone, over and over. The thing is that you were built for this. Entrepreneurs are in the business of solving problems for those that they support.   In this episode we look at a simple mindset hack to help with the tougher days. In this episode I mentioned: - The 4 week Intensive Business Bootcamps. Please email info@pawsup...

It can be super hard to "stay positive" in your business (as is so often the advice!) when you're worried about where that next client is coming from and how to make sure all the bills are paid this month. In today's episode I talk about the three things that can help when used in combination: strategy, self-belief and adapting your self-imposed deadlines. It's a good one!...

Almost every dog trainer and behaviourist colleague and friend that I have has  asked this question of themselves at some point - "Why wasn't that client able to follow through with the training or behaviour plan that we made together". More often that not this is then followed up by feelings of guilt or worry that you did something wrong or failed in some way. In this episode I dis...

Having a conversation about money, even in relation to business can feel really icky and difficult sometimes. I used to feel incredibly uncomfortable every, single time a potential customer enquired about how much a service cost and I gave discounts right, left and centre to try to assuage  my guilt! I also spent hours agonising over my prices and comparing myself to others in my area In this epis...

One of the most common difficulties that I support my dog business coaching clients with is what I refer to as "decision paralysis". They WANT to make decisions to propel their business forward but keep feeling stuck, stuck, stuck! More often than not this is because they are still operating from an employee mindset. In this episode I talk  through how to work through this. If you would...

I am ready to get personal in this episode and talk about my own experience of living with depression whilst running a business There's a trigger warning on this episode as I do talk about suicidal feelings and ideation too, so if it's not a good time for you to hear about that then give this one a miss! I mentioned two events in this episode that are coming up soon: 1. Click here to reg...

Do you have to struggle to succeed? There is nothing wrong with working hard with your business, especially if you love what you do. The difficulty comes though when get stuck in hustle mode because we hold the belief that we don't deserve to succeed. In this episode we discuss how to help ourselves here. Click here to register for The KIENO Conference, 2023 If you would like to book in a Bus...

Do you need other people to validate your dreams? It's a bit of a tough question but the answer is "yes" for lots of us and it can really hold us back in our businesses (and other areas of life as well). In this episode I talk through some of the ways you can still seek support from your loved ones without having your dreams squashed by their opinions. If you would like to book in a...

Have you fallen short of your goals for 2022? It's easy to give up on the year when it comes towards the end of november, early december, however, there is still time to get closer to the goals or even hit or surpass them. In this episode I talk through some techniques I use to help me to reach my goals, however lofty they might feel sometimes! I am also so excited about the Paws Up Cyber Wee...

Paralysed by fear in your business? Scared of making decision or taking the next step for fear of what might go wrong? In this episode I talk through a simple reframing technique to help! I am also so excited about the Paws Up Cyber Weekend event for 2022! This is our biggest event ever and the highest discount on our services of the entire year. Click here to join the VIP waiting list and be the...

In today's episode, I talk about the importance of celebration! Celebrating every, single, little win in your business and the positive impact that it can have on your mental wellbeing. If you loved this episode, then please subscribe to the podcast, or share this episode with someone else who might find it useful Resources I mentioned in this episode:   Would you like some more support as a...

In today's episode, I talk about the pivotal nature of caring for our mental health as business owners and how to tackle some of the stigma that still exists in "taking a mental health day" If you loved this episode, then please subscribe to the podcast, or share this episode with someone else who might find it useful Resources I mentioned in this episode:   Would you like some more...

Today's episode is a topic that I think most of us can get behind - it never feels nice when someone gives you some bad feedback that you feel is unfounded or just downright unkind. In this episode I talk through both some practical and emotion-based things that you can do to reduce the impact on yourself. Would you like to be one of my VIP 25? Come and test my brand new emotion-led course fo...

During this episode I talk about triangle thoughts and how they might be impacting your business in a negative way. Triangle thoughts are linked to our belief systems (and all of us have them!) and it's so helpful to understand them so we can recognise when the same old patterns start to happen in our brains.     Resources I mentioned in this episode:   1. Click here to register for our upcom...

Welcome to episode two of Training Dogs, Training People & Keeping Our Sh*t Together! Today we are talking everything procrastination: why we do it and most importantly how we can help ourselves to STOP doing it! Resources I mentioned in this episode:   1. Would you like one of the 5 Business Bootcamp Spots (at the time of recording this podcast there are still spots available). Please email H...

Episode Three Already: Ask the scary question and save a lot of time!  As a dog professional it can feel very frustrating when clients don't stick to your training plan...and often we end up blaming ourselves. During this episode I talk you through my top tip for helping you to help your clients to suceed!     Resources I mentioned in this episode:   1. Would you like one of the 5 Business Bo...

Welcome to the very first episode of Training Dogs, Training People & Keeping Our Sh*t Together! In this first episode I talk about Imposter Syndrome! This is a very real difficulty for almost ALL dog pros - feeling as though we don't belong, aren't experienced enough, can't charge our worth. You name it...most of us have felt it...and it can really hold us back! In this episode...