On today’s episode I had the pleasure of meeting with Lauren Rilling about coaching, personal goals, success, and the numerous distractions that hold us back. We discussed the importance of being able to set boundaries and say no, but also the reverse of that— not being afraid to get uncomfortable, reach out, and get a no back from a prospective friend, client, or opportunity. We also set some ambitious goals for ourselves including discussing the launch of a mentorship and coaching program for you, the listener of this podcast. Please sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-Lauren’s high achieving clients have THIS positive thing in common…01:30
-Her strategy to break down goals into achievable steps; even long range goals…05:20
-Figure out the ONE thing that will move your business forward and focus on that…11:15
-No one will ever be able to sell you business better than you can; tips for overcoming fear of rejection and hearing ‘No.”…15:20
-It’s easy to get sucked in by the little distractions…18:45
-Lack of personal boundaries is a common issue that holds people back in business…20:10
-Good boundaries set when the business is small will establish a healthy workplace as a business grows…24:25
-A good coach is here to serve you, not to please you…27:00
-Accounting for different personality styles in business/friendship relationships…31:00
-Clarity is kindness…36:30
-Take risks that you can afford; you have to be OK with making mistakes with your business…37:30
-We make decisions based upon our emotions and then justify them with logic…41:25
-It’s OK to say no, and to say it often…44:45
-People who are successful are abundantly available…46:30
-Maximize productivity by putting off digital distractions in the morning…51:30
-Keep your phone somewhere else in the house so it doesn’t own you…54:00
-Children form their filter for what is normal and not normal by age 9…57:00
-Social media has not made us more social…1:00:05
-The benefit of asking “Why?”…1:04:20
-Start your own coaching program; advice from Lauren…1:06:20
-Follow Lauren and discover what she is working on and how she can help you…1:13:55
Guest’s Social Media and Website
Simple Business Stewardship You Tube Channel
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Do The Work, by Steven Pressfield
The One Thing, by Gary Keller
Atomic Habits, by James Clear