The Caryn Show

The thing we all do, that slows everything down, is that we stop deciding.  You get to choose the pace of your life.  If you're feeling stuck or paralyzed, it's likely because there are a bunch of decisions that haven't been made. Here's your 3-minute pep talk... Transcriptions are autogenerated and shared via a YouTube recording of this podcast. https://www.youtube.com/@caryngillen/streams    To read the episode, do the following: Step 1: Pull up the video you want the transcript for on YouTube or in the YouTube app. Step 2: Click the arrow next to the description to bring up the video details. On a computer, it's the "..." that allows you to see more options. Step 3: Scroll down and click 'Show Transcript'.

To see the video with captions you can join the free facebook group here. To start your 30-day coaching journey with me, sign up here.  Yes, it's FREE too! Thanks for being here, Caryn

How to hit 100K YOUR way. Prefer to watch the video or see the captions? Here is the Free Facebook Group: The Playground is OPEN.  Ready to hop into small group mentoring and coaching with me?  Here's the link to book a chat. Or DM me on Instagram here. Thanks for being here, Caryn 

Business YOUR Way. Why?  Because it's the #1 Topic coaches ask me to talk about.   Prefer to watch the video or see the captions? Here is the Free Facebook Group: The Playground is OPEN. Ready to hop into small group mentoring and coaching with me?  Here's the link to book a chat. Or DM me on Instagram here. Thanks for being here, Caryn

We're here, we're back, we're all the things. The Free Facebook Group: The Playground is OPEN. Ready to hop into small group mentoring and coaching with me?  Here's the link to book a chat. Or DM me on Instagram here. Thanks for being here, Caryn There is no transcript for this episode. Future episodes will also stream to Facebook to make transcripts available.

The podcast formerly known as "When I'm in Charge That'll Be Different" has officially shape shifted into "The Caryn Show." We'll be back soon with our latest 3 workshops to share. Can't wait to be back in communication with you. Caryn In the meantime, are we connected on insta?!  www.instagram.com/caryngillen

At this point in the podcast, we are about 90 episodes in and I love it more than I ever thought I would! That being said, I am taking a pause - for now. I am shifting my attention to another creative endeavor because, when you're a solopreneur, you cannot do ALL the things if you want to do them well. This last little bit, for me, has been about taking my business back down to the studs so I can build it back up differently, more simply. I don't want to build funnels, I want to coach people.  I'm here for relationships, connection, witnessing lives - being with people and actually seeing them. What I'm working on, I thought, was going to be a book (and it still may be)... I will keep you posted!  Chances are good that I will get really excited about the conversations I'm having and what I'm learning and want to come back here and tell you all about it. But, for now, I'm giving myself the space to let my attention settle there. I hope you'll stay subscribed for whatever comes next. And, if you've never left a rating or review I'd love for you to consider doing that as well! Thank you SO much for listening and all of your support - it has meant the world. If you want to stay connected (and you're not already on my list), sign up for The Playbook - my weekly coaching email where all the good stuff goes down (think genuine conversation and connection, coaching, free opportunities, etc.). https://caryngillen.activehosted.com/f/25 And, if my being emboldened to focus on coaching - focus on you - resonates, reach out. I'd love to hear from you! support@caryngillen.com or @caryngillen on Instagram. Take great care and happy fall! 🧡 Caryn ----- 3 ways you can work with me...   THE COURSE (https://caryngillen.lpages.co/lead-your-profit/) THE GROUP (https://clients.caryngillen.com/public/form/view/62c4cdf7b84e84494bf76357) 1:1 COACHING (email support@caryngillen.com) ----- EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

So much of what I do is behind the scenes and private - and sometimes I forget to share about it. But, if I don't share what I do, you don't see it, which may mean you don't know what's possible for YOU. I recently sold out a small group a month before it started... without doing any marketing at all. It was exciting and it's definitely not where I started.  So, in this episode, I pull out all the wisdom I can and share it - in case it's helpful.  There are 5 main reasons I think this happened and I get into all of them here. Listen. Enjoy. Take what's useful. And, let me know what comes up. I'd love to hear it! ----- When you're ready, there are 3 ways you can work with me: THE COURSE: A self-guided, online training program for coaches that will help you love your business, create profit, get clarity on next steps, and add fun to your business. (https://caryngillen.lpages.co/lead-your-profit/) As a love offering to you, it's only $197 and is packed FULL of everything I did to get to multiple 6-figures.  THE GROUP: Small group coaching, accountability, and support as you grow your 6-figure+ business. (https://clients.caryngillen.com/public/form/view/62c4cdf7b84e84494bf76357) Includes: 2 1:1 strategy calls, 3 group calls per month, the course (listed above), Voxer access, additional bonuses, etc. It's a 6-month container capped at 6 people max. Groups start in September, November, March, and May. They also fill up fast - so, if you want in, make sure to fill out the interest form! 1:1 COACHING: It's individual, like you. Bring ease and grace to the big shifts you're here to make. Answer the question "What's next?" and be supported all along the way. Reach out to support@caryngillen.com to let me know you're ready and discuss further. ----- And, if you haven't already, join me for 30 days of powerful questions. It's FREE and you'd be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just ONE question from me! caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

I recently asked my coaching clients for feedback, and one of the #1 things I heard was that they love my energy! At first, I thought, "Dang. I can't teach you that." But then, I realized I actually could. My energy is based on the beliefs I walk around with - and they determine how I show up in the world. 2 of the things that are integral to my coaching process are holding space really well and asking powerful questions. In this episode, I dive into what that actually means and what that looks like for me. I hope you'll listen in. "Holding space is the canvas. And, powerful questions are the tools we have to make art." ----- If you want to learn more about my favorite coaching styles, beliefs, and modalities, join me for a Coaching Workshop for Coaches on Thursday, September 22nd at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET. We'll take 90 minutes and get into ALL the things, including a time for Q+A and workshopping together. It's FREE, and you can sign up at https://caryngillen.lpages.co/coaching-workshop/. ----- EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

I recently asked my coaching clients for feedback, and one of the #1 things I heard was that they love my energy! At first, I thought, "Dang. I can't teach you that." But then, I realized I actually could. My energy is based on the beliefs I walk around with - and they determine how I show up in the world. 2 of my greatest beliefs are trust and transparency. In this episode, I dive into what that actually means and what that looks like for me. I hope you'll listen in. "Self-trust is really important for growth. This is an invitation to more of it. Where can you lean in? Where can you welcome more trust?" "The more transparent my business has gotten, the more fulfilled I am. And, it's fun. It's fun to be wide open!" "And, these two things are connected. Transparency leads to more trustworthiness." ----- If you want to learn more about my favorite coaching styles, beliefs, and modalities, join me for a Coaching Workshop for Coaches on Thursday, September 22nd at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET. We'll take 90 minutes and get into ALL the things, including a time for Q+A and workshopping together. It's FREE, and you can sign up at https://caryngillen.lpages.co/coaching-workshop/. ----- EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

I recently asked my coaching clients for feedback, and one of the #1 things I heard was that they love my energy!  At first, I thought, "Dang. I can't teach you that." But then, I realized I actually could. My energy is based on the beliefs I walk around with - and they determine how I show up in the world. 3 of my greatest beliefs are to be agile, to do life and business your way, and to have fun. Those three things are present in everything that I do.  In this episode, I dive into what that actually means and what that looks like for me. I hope you'll listen in. But, regardless, here's a quick tip... Any time you want to pick up on someone's energy, pay attention to what they say, how they show up, and what they're doing - that will tell you a lot about their beliefs and maybe even some of your own. And, if you want to learn more about my favorite coaching styles, beliefs, and modalities, join me for a Coaching Workshop for Coaches on Thursday, September 22nd at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET. We'll take 90 minutes and get into ALL the things, including a time for Q+A and workshopping together. It's FREE, and you can sign up at https://caryngillen.lpages.co/coaching-workshop/. ----- EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

"I've always approached pitching as an idea for a collaboration with me, as opposed to, white-knuckling you to say 'yes' to me." - Angie Trueblood Today's podcast conversation is a TREAT - especially for anyone interested in getting more eyeballs on their business! Podcaster and Founder of the podcast marketing company, The Podwize Group, Angie is a breath of fresh air when it comes to marketing yourself as a guest. In this episode, we talk about some great tips on how you can make yourself and your topics stand out to a potential host.  We also have a conversation about what it's really like to be in business for yourself, and what that journey can often look like (hint: NOT a straight line from A to Z).  Listen in to find out the #1, bare-minimum, thing you must do.  And, if any of this resonates, join us in Angie's upcoming 5-in-5 Pitching Challenge! ----- To learn more about Angie and her work, connect with her in the following places... thepodwizegroup.com instagram.com/thepodwizegroup https://www.linkedin.com/in/angietrueblood/ 5-in-5 Pitching Challenge (FREE, Starts on 9/12): https://www.angietrueblood.training/a/2147518148/AooeWDhS ----- And, if you haven't already, join me for 30 days of powerful questions. It's FREE and you'd be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just ONE question from me! caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

Today, the tables are turned and I'm sharing a recent conversation from Jill Wright's podcast, where she interviews me - about doing business YOUR way (one of my favorite topics)! We get into: - "Releasing the Drag" (in life and business) - How there is no such thing as a "problem" human - The influence of identity and values on business building - Discernment, guardrails, achieving goals... and so much more. Let's unhook society's idea of who we are, how it "should" be done, etc., and do it our way. You in?! "Stop carrying everybody else's luggage, we all have enough of our own."   I hope you'll join us for this conversation! ----- And, if you haven't already, join me for 30 days of powerful questions. It's FREE and you'd be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just ONE question from me! caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

In this episode, Embodied Eating Coach, Chanci Dawn talks to us about sticking with ourselves and embracing curiosity instead of judgment. "We are so loved. We are so, so precious. And, when we own that and truly embody that with compassion, and go back to who we are at our essence, it's really fun to see how everything starts to work." Chanci gets vulnerable with us and shares her experience with PMDD, what she tells her little/younger self when things get tough, and why she is so passionate about living and coaching out loud. ----- To learn more about Chanci and her work, visit chancidawn.com. Or, find her on Instagram @theembodiednutritionist. ----- Join me for 30 days of powerful questions. It's FREE and you'd be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just ONE question from me! caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

Today's guest is a ray of sunshine, in human form. Nadina Cojocaru is a Small Animal Veterinarian and certified Life and Weightloss Coach who believes in being present, making powerful choices, and living a sparkly life. This episode is about so many things, it's hard to sum it all up!  But, here is a broad overview. We talk about... - Making bold moves. - Choosing the life that you have - and continuing to do so, day after day. - Being present and finding the "sparkles." - Why curiosity rules. - Veterinarians having one of the highest suicide profession rates in the world. - Having a different perspective on fat tissue in our bodies. - How to make a local/small business's day. It was a fun and lovely conversation that I hope you'll join us for! "I don't want to settle for less than I feel I want in my life." - Nadina Cojocaru ----- To learn more about Nadina and her work, visit vetcoachinternational.com. You can also connect with her on all the social platforms by searching her name. ----- Join me for 30 days of powerful questions. It's FREE and you'd be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just ONE question from me! caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

Today's episode of the podcast is an important one. I sat down with my friend, Yoga Teacher and Death Doula, Brie Huling to talk about death and how it can actually be quite beautiful. I tell her, as we're chatting, "when I think of you, I fondly think of death" - and I meant it! There's a lot about death in mainstream culture that gets in our way. First and foremost, the taboo around even talking about it. So, I'd encourage you to suspend whatever thoughts and feelings you might be having right now and join the conversation with an open mind. Then, ask yourself: What would it be like to plan for a beautiful death (whether that's for you or in supporting someone else)? As an added bonus, Brie says, "in centering around death, we get to really anchor into the beauty of living." And, who doesn't want that? Let's normalize the not-knowing and discomfort, let's change how we think about and view death. This conversation is step one. I hope you'll join us! ----- Learn more about Brie and her work by connecting on Instagram (@bumblebriezer) or visiting www.yogawithbriezer.com. Death Zine: https://www.flipsnack.com/5B8DDC5569B/no-one-s-getting-out-of-here-alive.html Death Cafe: https://deathcafe.com/ (In person, Eugene class will take place here: https://www.heartwisecommunity.com/) ----- Join me for 30 days of powerful questions. It's FREE and you'd be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just ONE question from me! caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

I love experts. And, today's guest is no exception. Michelle Clayton is the Brand Strategist and Designer behind Let Her Fly, a studio for successful women who are ready to look like the pro they are. (She has also done all of my branding - twice now.) In this episode, we talk about: - The difference between brand strategy and design - What branding is and how to know if/when you're ready for it - How to get started and what the process is like - What to do if you've outgrown your brand - The most important things to keep in mind and more! If you are a business owner who wants to make sure their branding is aligned and resonates with the right people, this episode is a "must listen."  Michelle has seen, time and time again, a grounded sense of confidence that comes after doing this work... "When your branding is in alignment, your confidence level takes off." And, you can do what you're good at without the constant questioning and tweaking.  I can corroborate this.  Please join us and make sure to grab some of Michelle's free resources below. ----- Learn more about Michelle and her work by visiting: https://weletherfly.com (her Resources tab has some AWESOME freebies) https://www.instagram.com/we.letherfly/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleclaytonyyc/ https://www.facebook.com/letherfly/ ----- Join me for 30 days of powerful questions. It's FREE and you'd be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just ONE question from me! caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

KEEP® is an evidence-based support and skill enhancement program for foster and kinship parents of children and teens. The program supports foster families by promoting child well-being and preventing placement breakdowns. Foster and kinship parents are key agents of change for the children in their homes, and KEEP® provides a support network for them (via regular meetings that include evidence-based, hands-on training, food, and childcare).  Fostering can be isolating and overwhelming but parents who participate in KEEP® experience fewer challenging child behaviors and less stress - this is universally true, regardless of where the program is taking place (where it was founded, in Oregon, or all the way in Denmark, where it is implemented country-wide). KEEP® Implementation Support Specialist and Interventionist, Amanda Law joins me in this episode to share all about KEEP® and what it's like to be involved in work that genuinely impacts and benefits the lives of others. A helpful parenting/human-ing tip she wanted to share is for us all to take one week and notice the nice/helpful things that people are doing, appreciate them, and voice your thanks. "We always notice when something is out of place," she says. "And, sometimes, we forget to notice all of the things that have fallen into place." As human beings, parents, and kids, we all want to be seen. We want people to notice when we're doing a great job. This is simply an invitation to recognize the millions of things around us that make our lives work. It's fun and you would be surprised by the difference it makes! Listen in for more great stuff from Amanda and about KEEP®... ----- Learn more about KEEP® by visiting keepfostering.org. And/or you can find them on all social channels @keepfostering. And, please share with anyone who would benefit by knowing they're out there! ----- Join me for 30 days of powerful questions. It's FREE and you'd be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just ONE question from me! caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

So many of the beliefs and stories we have around money aren't actually ours - they were passed down to us by our parents or instilled in us by our culture. And, many of them aren't that helpful. Today's guest, Financial Consultant and Coach, Robin Hanover talks specifically about the stories she learned from her mother and about being a woman in the world of finance. This conversation will help you discover where you are now in regard to money, where you want to go, and what's stopping you from getting there. It's permission to start afresh, with a clean slate. And, a roadmap to ensure your finances fit into your life plan and not the other way around. I hope you'll join us for this important conversation. ----- Find out more about Robin and her work at robinhanover.com, or on social @robinhanoverconsulting. ----- Are you a coach who's interested in having a little fun making the next $10K in your business? If so, you need to check out my course, Lead Your Profit. It's everything in my business brain for coaches - and that I've used to make multiple 6-figures, year after year. Not only that but I'm giving it away for only $197. It's my love offering to you. Find out what's included and hear from previous students here: https://caryngillen.lpages.co/lead-your-profit/ ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

In today's episode, we are talking to Health Consultant for Entrepreneurs, Tanessa Shears. Tanessa helps business owners optimize their brain & health so they can stop feeling so tired & have more energy running their businesses. Who doesn't want that?! We talk about "brain fog," how being exhausted has been normalized for business owners, the 4 pillars of health (including the one that is most important), magnetic energy, some biohacking tricks, tracking your goals, and so much more! If you're in business and would like to feel better in your body, have more energy, and get more done in less time, this episode is for you. "Why do we have this dichotomy of thinking that we cannot have our health and a successful business at the same time? At what point do we decide that both can coexist?" "The circumstances don't have to be perfect to start." ----- Find out more about Tanessa and her work down below... Website: tanessashears.com IG: instagram.com/tanessashears Becoming Limitless: tanessashears.com/podcast 12 Ways to Biohack Your Energy: tanessashears.com/energy ----- Are you a coach who's interested in having a little fun making the next $10K in your business? If so, you need to check out my course, Lead Your Profit. It's everything in my business brain for coaches - and that I've used to make multiple 6-figures, year after year. Not only that but I'm giving it away for only $197. It's my love offering to you. Find out what's included and hear from previous students here: https://caryngillen.lpages.co/lead-your-profit/ ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

This conversation with Dr. Sherry Price was a unique one - on a topic I think many of us don't consider or discuss all that often.  Sherry's approach to her relationship with alcohol and helping folks with overdrinking is refreshing.  In this episode, she shares her personal story, some statistics, and tangible tools to make manageable, meaningful shifts.  The thing I love about Sherry is that she lets you decide what "overdrinking" means for you and attaches no guilt or shame to the process.  A great question to ask yourself (around anything you may be over-reliant on) is: Do I want to be the person who doesn't require or depend on it?  If your answer is yes, you'll want to listen to this conversation! ----- Find out more about Dr. Sherry Price by visiting drinklesslifestyle.com. You can also find her on Instagram and Facebook (@drsherryprice). ----- Are you a coach who's interested in having a little fun making the next $10K in your business? If so, you need to check out my course, Lead Your Profit. It's everything in my business brain for coaches - and that I've used to make multiple 6-figures, year after year. Not only that but I'm giving it away for only $197. It's my love offering to you. Find out what's included and hear from previous students here: https://caryngillen.lpages.co/lead-your-profit/ ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

Today, on the podcast, we're talking about sensitive leadership and the future of work with Dr. Ciela Hartanov. We have the opportunity, right now, to move out of the Industrial era logic around work and reclaim, or invite back in, some of our humanity. Some business owners and companies will choose to stick with what has been tried and true, with what they know. BUT, we also know that employees and people on our teams are asking for something else - and will seek to find it. In this conversation, we talk about: - the utility of the workplace - areas we, likely, need to shift and adjust - how to be a sensitive leader (and why that's increasingly important) It's time for "thinking big, looking beyond the obvious, and widening our perspective so that we can make new choices." One small change you can make in this area, right now, is to go into your next conversation leading with questions - rather than statements and answers - and just see what happens. ----- Find out more about Dr. Ciela Hartanov by visiting humcollective.co. You can also find her on LinkedIn (by searching her name). ----- Are you a coach who's interested in having a little fun making the next $10K in your business? If so, you need to check out my course, Lead Your Profit. It's everything in my business brain for coaches - and that I've used to make multiple 6-figures, year after year. Not only that but I'm giving it away for only $197. It's my love offering to you. Find out what's included and hear from previous students here: https://caryngillen.lpages.co/lead-your-profit/ ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

A couple of months ago, I did an interview for Dr. Melissa Bird's "Tiny Bits of Love" series. It was such a unique conversation and so good that I wanted to share it here as well. We talk about self-awareness and self-love, the truth we have to face if things are ever going to change, grief, fear... and all sorts of other topics we sometimes shy away from because they can be uncomfortable. Ultimately, we grapple with the question: "In a world where we don't human people, what good is anything else?" I would love for you to listen in and to hear YOUR thoughts on what we discuss. ----- To find out more about Dr. Melissa Bird visit naturalbornrebel.com. ----- Are you a coach who's interested in having a little fun making the next $10K in your business? If so, you need to check out my course, Lead Your Profit. It's everything in my business brain for coaches - and that I've used to make multiple 6-figures, year after year. Not only that but I'm giving it away for only $197. It's my love offering to you. Find out what's included and hear from previous students here: https://caryngillen.lpages.co/lead-your-profit/ ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

We all reach different people, in different ways. And, everyone has something to share - a message that is uniquely theirs to contribute. In today's episode, Storytelling Guide, Mariah Wickham, talks to us about: - How to make sure you can hear your own voice - What thought leadership is - Some of our key messaging problems and areas for growth - How to find your core message + more. "You've got to get over yourself and be willing to look stupid. You've got to allow your best to get better. And, carve out your unique space in the world."  "Every creation, every effort is worth it. Every iteration of me is valuable."  Want to get closer to your unique message and what YOU came here to say? Listen to this episode and let us know what lands! ----- Find out more about Mariah by visiting mariahwickham.com or by saying hi on Instagram @mariah.wickham ----- Do you have some things you still want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan? What if there was even more to discover? 🤔 Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity. 30 days of powerful questions from me. It's free and you would be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just one question from me! Join here: caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

In business, "we take care of our people but we also take care of ourselves." You get to have the life you have, the life you want, and it's your business's job to support that.  It's your job to run your business. Lead Your Profit is a grown-up business model that ensures you are making money AND having fun. Business can be fun - in fact, it should be! (And, I don't use that word very often.) Everything I did (and still do), to go from $0 to multiple six-figures is in this offering. It's only what you need and nothing that you don't. There's no fluff, no BS - that's not my style.  Steal my mindset, invest in your own brain (for $197), and let's see what happens! *It has a proven track record of helping you make your next $10K (at least) and have fun while doing it! Listen to this episode for all the details and/or check out: https://caryngillen.lpages.co/lead-your-profit/ If you have any questions, reach out (support@caryngillen.com)! We're here to help you make the choice that's right for YOU. Want to share this offer with someone else? Go for it! This truly is a love offering. At $197 it's a STEAL so feel free to spread it around!

Today, on the podcast, we have Spiritual Guide and Coach, Sarah Trapkus who talks to us about embodiment - "existing and experiencing life through your physical being." This episode serves as a reminder to take it below the neck, to notice what's coming up for you or what's here IN your body right now. We are all spending energy - whether we are doing it to conform to the things that don't fit us anymore or to disrupt those things and create something that does, it's energy either way. It takes a lot of energy to keep the door closed. AND, it takes a lot of energy to keep the door open but the view is infinitely better! One of the ways Sarah checks in around this is by continually asking herself, "if the things that I've made define who I am aren't there, then who am I? If everything fell apart, would I still be me/free?" This episode will help you reconnect with (or move deeper into) trusting yourself again - as well as the magic that exists when you do! ----- Find out more about Sarah by visiting sarahtrapkus.com or by saying hi on Instagram @sarahtrapkus ----- Do you have some things you still want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan? What if there was even more to discover? 🤔 Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity. 30 days of powerful questions from me. It's free and you would be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just one question from me! Join here: caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

What is the problem you are solving right now? What is the result you're creating right now? What is the thing you are making the priority right now, on purpose? In this industry - and in life - it is so easy to get caught up in the "hustle shuffle". We can do all the learning and accumulate all the things, and convince ourselves that we need to take ALL the action at once. The "hustle shuffle" is always available. It is here for you. It is consistent. And, you are welcome to have it.  The problem is, if you are in the "hustle shuffle," we know you are out of intentional business-building, growth, and living.   What would it look like to not be telling yourself 100 stories about what you don't have, what you don't know, what you need, what you should do? And, instead, if you were able to say, "I know what to do. I know why I'm doing it. I know where my time is going. I've got this! ... If there's a little piece I need to learn along the way, that's when I'll go learn it. I don't need to learn it three years in advance. I can learn it when I need it. I can relax."  This episode is for anyone who wants to be more intentional, who wants to slow down, and feel more clarity and more peace. I've got you.  ----- Do you have some things you still want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan? What if there was even more to discover? 🤔 Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity. 30 days of powerful questions from me. It's free and you would be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just one question from me! Join here: caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

Today, we are talking to Certified Master Coach and Goal Expert, Carrie Marshall about identifying what you actually want and figuring out what it's going to look like to get it.  We talk about timing, releasing the expectations and opinions of others, and doing what YOU want - going after something just because you want it. Carrie shares some great quick tips, exercises, and examples to help you in the process. (There's one that I, particularly, love! But, you'll have to listen to find out...) As adults, we can forget to do things just for fun, curiosity, adventure, passion... just because we WANT to. Let's see if we can recapture some of that today! "Want what you want without anybody saying it's okay." - Carrie Marshall ----- Find out more about Carrie by searching @Drive_Your_Thoughts_Coaching on Instagram and YouTube. Or, at https://driveyourthoughts.com. ----- Do you have some things you still want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan?  What if there was even more to discover? 🤔 Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity. 30 days of powerful questions from me.  It's free and you would be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just one question from me! Join here: caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

"If I think I am my brain, then I am a victim to it all the time." Next Level Thinking has really shown up as a thing in coaching and in the online space these last couple of years. In one of my small groups, we had a really interesting conversation about it recently. Questions that came up were: "How do I know what next level thinking is? Am I there now/Is this it? Who decides what next level thinking is?"  And, I think there's two sides to it:  1). The really useful side where we go inward and really think about and analyze our thoughts - making that differentiation between who we are and what we habitually think.  2). The other side, that was created as a marketing tool to establish the gap between where you are now and where X person's product could potentially take you. It's a cool idea, if it works for you. If it doesn't work for you, put it down. It does not have to be a weapon you use against yourself.  Next Level Thinking does not have to be hard. Let it be what it is for you. And have some fun!  You always have access to thinking about your thoughts and it opens up so much more in life. If you are going to put yourself out there, try new things, be creative... you will come up against your own brain - it happens.  There is absolutely nothing wrong with you, that is exactly what's supposed to happen. It's also an opportunity for "Next Level Thinking". And you have the capacity to do that right now.  When we give ourselves the gift of being willing to neutralize how our brains work, so that we can see them with genuine curiosity, that's when the good stuff happens. :) ----- Do you have some things you want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan? What if there was even more to discover? 🤔 Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity. 30 days of powerful questions from me. It's free and you would be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just one question from me! Join us here: caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

“The thing I love about Human Design is that there is no box!” - Jackie Johnstone Today's episode explores the many facets of Human Design. Our guest, Jackie Johnstone is a Human Design for Business Expert, Marketing Consultant, Breathwork Facilitator, Subconscious Transformation Coach - and true Manifesting Generator (just in case you couldn't tell). We touch on... - How to find your type - What it means - The basics you can start utilizing (in life and business) right away - Tapping into the wisdom of our bodies - Utilizing your strategy and authority to make decisions - How Human Design allows you to experiment and helps you feel freer Would you like to experience radical self-acceptance? Do you want to increase your awareness and freedom around how YOU'RE here to show up? Do you want to have some fun? If you answered 'yes' to any of those questions, make sure to listen to this episode! And, if you learn your type and/or anything new as a result, make sure to let us know on Instagram (@caryngillen @jackiejohnstone). We'd love to hear about it! ----- To find out more about Jackie and her work or to get her FREE GUIDE on understanding the basics of your chart, visit www.jackiejohnstone.ca. ----- Do you have some things you want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan? What if there was even more to discover? 🤔 Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity. 30 days of powerful questions from me. It's free and you would be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just one question from me! Join us here: caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

What comes easy or naturally to you? We so often make ourselves wrong for having the strengths that we have. In a world where many people are overtired and don't have the energy they want, we need to STOP doing this. The more we learn to play to our actual strengths, the easier it is for us to feel when we're outside of them. A good place to start: 1). Listen to this episode. 2). Notice the things that come easily to you and figure out how to do them MOST of the time. 3). Abandon the notion that only hard work is good. Optional: Take the StrengthsFinder test. When we allow ourselves to be who we are, live in our strengths and from our values, things become easier and we find flow. "I want you to have a life you don't have to recover from." - Caryn ----- Do you have some things you want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan? What if there was even more to discover? 🤔 Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity. 30 days of powerful questions from me. It's free and you would be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just one question from me! Join us here: caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

"I don't think it's okay that we're out here being helping professionals and that sometimes people have to leave and recover. What are we doing as individuals, and as an industry, to make sure that's happening less and less?" - Caryn That is a large part of today's conversation with Nicky Hammond, The Coach's Coach. Are we making space to listen and are we open to feedback -- even, and maybe especially, when it comes to how we are doing our work? This is a call to practitioners to step more into the role of powerful, grounded leadership... to slow down... and to focus more on internal goals and success than external ones. "We co-create experiences. And, we can provide people with exactly what they asked for - and more. The impact we can have, as coaches, is so fun!" - Nicky Listen to the episode and decide: - Do you want to be an ethical coach? - What does that look like for you? - How does that apply to your business? Then, take that next, right step. Just one. You do not have to do everything all at once.  Let us know if you're feeling this call to responsibility, as well! You can find us both on Instagram @caryngillen and @nickyhammond_coaching. ----- To find out more about Nicky, you can also visit nickyhammond.com. Or, find her on... Facebook at Nicky Hammond Coaching. ----- Do you have some things you want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan? What if there was even more to discover? 🤔  Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity. 30 days of powerful questions from me. It's free and you would be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just one question from me! Join us here: caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

"The thing wasn't the thing at all. The process was EVERYTHING." When you've been in business a long time, you try a lot of things. You fail at a lot of things. And, you succeed at a lot of things as well. Earlier on in my career, I wrote a book. I hustled and did all this stuff that nearly killed me to get it out in the world. But, I did it. I figured it out and I pulled it off. It was a best-seller in its category. Last year, I felt it tugging at me to put it to bed. It no longer felt like me and my work. So, I removed it from Amazon. I took it away and I don't think you can get it (in any version) anywhere anymore. It was over, just like that. I'm still so proud of it and everything it taught me! But, it didn't fit anymore so I stopped dragging it around. I felt like this was an important thing to share because so much in this business we see the crescendo of everything - getting bigger, louder, better, more, more, more. But, sometimes, there is also a de-crescendo, where things get quieter and less important. I love when things are done. I love starts and ends. So, I'm curious... For you, is there anything tugging at you? Anything asking to go to bed or be done? Because it's okay. It's okay to just be done with stuff. It's okay to quiet things down. I'd love to know, what's ending? And, why is that perfect for you? Only you get to decide.  Tag me or DM me on IG and let me know. ----- Do you have some things you want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan? What if there was even more to discover? 🤔 Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity. 30 days of powerful questions from me. It's free and you would be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just one question from me! Join us here: caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

What if work was nourishing and energizing - a place where humans were not resources and people genuinely loved being there? That's the shift we're making.  And, if you cannot get on board with that, then your company/your business becomes obsolete because the change IS happening. In this episode, I talk to Organizational Health and Teamwork Specialist, Faith Clarke about building spaces where people feel like they can thrive.  We get into: - This idea of the "traditional workplace". For who? And, for what? What are we keeping alive that maybe doesn't serve anybody anymore? - Managing ourselves to create safety and trust. The ability to have a conversation and manage my own responses (to my not knowing/lack of understanding of what someone else needs and is going through). - Restorative work vs scaling. What's the difference and why does it matter? - Human-centered work. What do we believe about people and how certain people can be treated? "Every cycle of disruption creates something new. And, I think, we are living in a cycle of disruption right now - where people are acknowledging that they can be different from the people around them, things can be different... And, they are going to pursue spaces where they're honored.  All of us, together, can create more of what's needed." - Faith Clarke ----- To find out more about Faith, visit faithclarke.com. Or, find her on... LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-clarke-550328a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/faithaclarke/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TeamworkWithFaith ----- Do you have some things you want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan? What if there was even more to discover? 🤔 Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity. 30 days of powerful questions from me. It's free and you would be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just one question from me! Join us here: caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

The podcast is officially 1 year old!!! And, there are some things I have learned I LOVE about how we do things here. In case you are curious, or if you ever go on a podcast journey of your own, this episode is a fun glimpse behind-the-scenes! I share how we started, how I batch my energy, why I never feel like we're "behind", and the top 3 things I've learned in this past year. I also WANT to hear from you!  What's working for you? If you've ever shared it (which I consider the highest compliment ever), how come? What do you want to hear? What have you loved? What haven't you been interested in? Find me online (via email or @caryngillen) and let me know! ----- Do you have some things you want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan? What if there was even more to discover? 🤔 Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity.  30 days of powerful questions from me. It's free and you would be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just one question from me! Join us here: caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

Today's guest, Allison Clarke, CSP, is an expert in leadership and influence. We talk about all sorts of things but the main two that kept coming up over and over again were: connections and communication. If you lead and work with people, you need to listen to this episode.  Here is a snapshot of some of the goodness you'll find: - Natural networking and finding "your people" - Communication with yourself (remembering the WHY) - Communication with others (what do people like?!) - Mentorship - Your "Kindness Scorecard" "Everyone gets numb to the difference they make and what they do." - Allison Clarke We can get really good at showing up for the checklist but forgetting the why and what's really important. Why do YOU do what you do? Listen to the episode and let us know your takeaways (and what you're going to do with them). We love to hear it! ----- To learn more about Allison, you can find her on LinkedIn or visit her website (allisonclarkeconsulting.com). You can also head over to her feel-good corner on Facebook, the Kindness Habit - highly recommend! ----- Do you have some things you want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan? What if there was even more to discover? 🤔 Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity.  30 days of powerful questions from me. It's free and you would be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just one question from me! Join us here: caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

"Making the money is not gonna change how you feel."  In this episode, I talk to certified Master Coach, Jamie Berman about using manifestation to grow your business AND the all-important inner work that goes along with it. We discuss: - identifying your triggers or "hooks" - aligning with what you really want - how we're all different AND we get to do what's fun/easy for us - why we should be paid well, even if we're working in our genius (read that one again!) - how courage feels like sh*t - why we should STOP putting people on pedestals Whether this topic is new to you or you've heard it a thousand times before, it's ALWAYS worth revisiting... There is always more work to be done here. Listen to the episode and let us know the next big shift that's coming for you OR the thing that you're manifesting right now - we would love to hold that space with and for you! You can find us both on Instagram (@jamieberman_ and @caryngillen). ----- To find out more about Jamie, you can find her online at https://jamieberman.com/. ----- If you've ever had the thought "Caryn might be the coach for me" you're probably right AND I'm currently enrolling for my next round of small group coaching. 5 people max (there's ONE spot left). We go deep, it's fun and we just started. Join us! caryngillen.com/continuity. ----- Do you have some things you want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan? What if there was even more to discover? 🤔 Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity.  30 days of powerful questions from me. It's free and you would be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just one question from me! Join us here: caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

"Launching is a start date and an end date, where you offer something in the middle. It's a specific set of days where you sell something - that's it." There can be a lot of drama around launching. And, a lot of us throw ourselves under our own bus and make it really hard on ourselves when we're launching.  It doesn't have to be that way. It can. But, it doesn't have to. Listen in for some helpful tips on mindset and setting yourself up for success. ----- If you've ever had the thought "Caryn might be the coach for me" you're probably right AND I'm currently enrolling for my next round of small group coaching. 5 people max, we go deep, it's fun and we start this week! Learn more/apply HERE: caryngillen.com/continuity. ----- Do you have some things you want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan? What if there was even more to discover? 🤔 Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity.  30 days of powerful questions from me. It's free and you would be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just one question from me!  Join us here: caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

https://caryngillen.lpages.co/lead-your-profit/ Who doesn't want MORE JOY, authenticity, power and influence in their life and business? Today, we're talking to joy extractor and amplifier, Simone Grace Seol. Simone is creating a revolution in how life coaches market online--teaching them how to get fully booked by putting love first, leaning into their messy genius, and not being afraid to get a little weird. Simone says, "when you're in your joy, you're inviting others to connect with you in your most powerful state." We are all drawn to joy, it's infectious. This conversation is about: - what joy is - how to lean into it - undoing the layers of societal expectations - how to be courageous on purpose - the intersection of motherhood and work ...and more! You will feel more joyful just hearing Simone talk about joy and why it's so important.  Today's challenge (after you listen to the episode): Think about the next courageous decision you need to make to create space for more joy in your life--more spaciousness, more boredom, more creativity, more play. What if you just made the decision right now that you're going to allow for that to happen?  I don't know about you but I want to live in a world where we're making decisions that feel like we're a little bit on fire. ;) DM or tag us on Instagram with your takeaways from this episode (@caryngillen and @simone.grace.seol). ----- You can learn more about Simone and her work at simonegraceseol.com. ----- What are you here to do this year? And, who's going to help you do it? If you've ever had the thought "Caryn might be the coach for me" you're probably right AND I'm currently enrolling for my next round of small group coaching. 5 people max, we go deep, it's fun and we start in March!  Learn more/apply HERE: caryngillen.com/continuity. ----- Do you have some things you want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan? What if there was even more to discover? 🤔 Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity.  30 days of powerful questions from me. It's free and you would be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just one question from me! Join us here: caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

Today is my 41st birthday, as well as the 53rd episode of this podcast. A lot has happened in this past year so I thought I would share some of those experiences and what I've learned with you... In this episode, I give you a high-level view of my year and drill that down into specific things I'm feeling or taking away from each. I hope it helps you reflect on your year and poses some interesting questions for you to think about moving forward. Thank you for being here, for taking this journey with me - and for bringing your special brand of magic and support to the world. My dreams do not exist without you. 🧡 Caryn ----- Do you have some things you want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan? What if there was even more to discover? 🤔 Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity.  30 days of powerful questions from me. It's free and you would be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just one question from me! Join us here: caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

Your personal style is the first clue you give to the world about who you are.  "You can't exactly opt out of sending a message with what you're wearing. So, that is often people's first experience of your business or your brand. The fun part is to control that message and put your best foot forward." Today on the podcast, I am joined by Personal Stylist, Estelle Winsett who loves helping women find their unique power through style. "People have in their minds that in order to look professional they have to be uncomfortable - that's not true." In this episode, we talk about: - Questions you can ask yourself to hone in on your style - The benefit of Color Analysis - The one thing you should do right now to bring more harmony to your closet "Getting dressed is often the first thing we do in the morning and it can set the tone for our whole day." It's worth being intentional about. Listen in for some great tips on how to stand in your power and curate a wardrobe that reflects who you are. (There are also some extras on clothing care at the end.) To find out more about Estelle visit estellewinsett.com. Or, join her in her Facebook group (where she spends most of her time): bit.ly/powerhousestyle ----- Do you have some things you want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan? What if there was even more to discover? 🤔 Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity.  30 days of powerful questions from me. It's free and you would be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just one question from me! Join us here: caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

"Direct your money towards the things that you care about - no matter how much you have. Start where you're at, with what you've got, and practice working that muscle now." - Sarah DeLuca Today on the podcast, I am joined by money and philanthropy coach, Sarah DeLuca. We discuss: - how to make sure your money is aligned with your values - why it's important to talk about money - financial safety nets - aligned investing - future planning and more. She reminds us to ask ourselves: "What do I need to feel sustainable and abundant?" Also, to know that’s going to change over time. It’s not set in stone so it's worth revisiting every so often.  And, she encourages us to remember that "money is fluid. It flows like water." If it is just sitting there (not doing anything) it can get stagnant and diseased.  Money is powerful when it moves, especially when it's helping create the kind of world you want to live in and pass on to future generations. This episode is a great check-in with yourself to determine: - What creates safety? - What creates freedom? - Where are my values represented in how I spend and invest my money? To find out more about Sarah, you can find her at www.movemoneyshiftpower.com or on Instagram (@movemoney_shiftpower). ----- Do you have some things you want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan? What if there was even more to discover? 🤔 Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity.  30 days of powerful questions from me. It's free and you would be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just one question from me! Join us here: caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

I'm often asked how I make decisions in business. And, I hear a lot about past decisions clients have made that they regret. We talk about both of those things in this episode. How can you make decisions that are pain-free AND in line with the way you naturally make them? How do you not make yourself wrong for, or get stuck in, decisions that you've made in the past? Let's find out! It's a fun topic. It's a necessary topic. And, one that I hope helps anyone out there who might be struggling. Or, just provide greater insight into YOUR process. "Decide today how you want to think about the decisions that you've made and lean into trusting yourself on the ones that are coming. Let yourself be the person who..."  ----- Do you have some things you want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan? What if there was even more to discover? 🤔 Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity.  30 days of powerful questions from me. It's free and you would be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just one question from me! Join us here: caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found here: caryngillen.com/transcripts.

Today, we are talking to Lindsay Poelman (coach) and Kathy Kinghorn (therapist) about the importance of being trauma-informed. If our goal is to help our clients get where they want to go and for us to "do no harm" in helping them get there, then we really need to understand trauma. We need to know what it looks like, how it can present, how to let people have their stories, how to help them work through it, and when to pull in or suggest additional support. In this episode, we get into: - Big 'T' trauma vs. little 't' trauma - Relationship betrayal trauma - The individual nature of trauma - Safety, particularly in change work - The benefits of coaching and therapy (separately or together) - Gaslighting - what it is and how to recognize it As well as, how to listen to your gut and why we're not in a rush. "We all need a witness to our story. We need a witness to the beauty, to the tragedy... And, your story isn't the same as mine." - Kathy Kinghorn "I like to validate the hell out of their experience - as much as they need to get to the deepest, safest, most loving, acceptable and compassionate place possible. Then, let them lead themselves where they want to go." - Lindsay Poelman "And, change work, healing work, business growth... they're not about speed. If you're trying to rush, you're gonna miss the good stuff. So, thank you both for slowing it down." - Caryn Gillen Lindsay and Kathy are training coaches to become trauma-informed, especially in regard to relationships. They want coaches to understand how prevalent trauma is and how much they can do to support their clients in the midst of it - because it will come up. To find out more, please visit https://www.lindsaypoelmancoaching.com/relationship-trauma-certification-1 You can also connect with both Lindsay (@lindsaypoelmancoaching) and Kathy (@kathykinghorn) on Instagram. Or, their websites: lindsaypoelmancoaching.com and kathykinghorn.com.  ----- Do you have some things you want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan? What if there was even more to discover? 🤔 Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity. 30 days of powerful questions from me. It's free and you would be surprised how many nuggets you can mine with just one question from me! Join us here: caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found here: caryngillen.com/transcripts.

http://caryngillen.com/30q Join us NOW, we start January 15th, 2022 - but you can start any day after that as well. In other words, you're right on time! What I know is that when a powerful group of people get together and do something at the same time, it amplifies things for everyone. Be a part of this group energy, we want you in on it with us! We also want your friends to come - that's right! Share it with your partner, your business partner, your business bestie, or your neighbor and do it together. You'll grow your relationship with yourself and them. Here's that link to join. I can't wait to hear what happens for you! Caryn PS: On the episode I invite you to share your big ah-ha's and your journey take-aways with me. I want to hear what is happening for all of us and a few of you may end up here, on the podcast to share your story!

How do you feel about sales and selling? I kind of love it! And, the way I think about it may be a really helpful paradigm shift for you.  That is what we're diving into in today's episode of the podcast.  Are you showing up and selling something that people want to the people who want it? That is how you help people. Selling is helping, selling is leadership - if you approach it that way. And, people want good leaders. We want to know how to take advantage of the awesomeness around us. So, it’s our job to do that for our people.  ----- Do you have some things you want to accomplish this year? Do you have a plan? What if there was even more to discover? 🤔 Join me on a 30-day journey to clarity. 30 days of powerful questions from me. We start January 15th. And, it's free. caryngillen.com/30q ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found here: caryngillen.com/transcripts.

"People pleasing is us bending ourselves into a pretzel, in order to show up in the way we think another person wants us to - so that they can avoid dealing with us as we really are AND we don’t have to deal with their discomfort." Today's podcast guest is Life Coach and Mentor, Kelly Tadlock. After leaving a job in Silicone Valley ("There was not a dollar amount you could pay that was going to get me to stay.") and disappointing a lot of people along the way, Kelly found the thing that fills her up. She let go of the people pleasing (that is so ingrained in all of us) and became a huge proponent of self-connection and self-care (the real kind). "Self-kindness is non-negotiable," she says, "and it's usually the worst news I can give someone. Most of us have this real fear of 'if I’m nice to myself, I won’t do anything,' because it doesn't feel as active or as productive." But, it helps us become the person we want to be and create the life we want to live. We have the ability to continually come home to ourselves and reveal who we are – even to ourselves – on deeper and deeper levels. And, it's worth it.  Having the courage to disappoint people, to let them be wrong about you, and to ask for help in the midst of all the messiness yields the most amazing, delicious fruit. The kind that makes you say, "This feels so good. I didn’t even know this was possible." And, who doesn't want that? Your first act of radical self-kindness? Listening to this episode and checking in with yourself... how are you, really? And, what do you need the most right now?  As always, I would love to hear what bubbles up for you around this! DM me on Instagram if you want to have a two-way conversation (@caryngillen). And, to find out more about Kelly, you can find her at kellytadlock.com or on Facebook (Kelly Tadlock Coaching). ----- Find out what kind of business owner you are at caryngillen.com/quiz. Your answer will let you know areas where you're killing it and the places where there's room for growth in the 3 Pillars of Business Your Way. Can't wait to hear about your results! ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found here: caryngillen.com/transcripts.

Today, we're talking about the leadership, feelings and work required to make a big shift. We explore the different stages of competence (unconscious incompetence, conscious incompetence, conscious competence, unconscious competence/mastery). And, talk about moving through them to make bold moves. "The only thing that keeps us from where we are today and the thing we want that's over there is the fact that to get from here to there is relatively uncomfortable. We lose that connection to our mastery."  A few questions to explore after listening to the episode: >> Where are you currently feeling unconscious incompetence? (Those places where you don't even know what's going on but you wish you did.) >> Where are you in conscious competence doing something that you don't ever want to do again? Where can you drop something that you're actually pretty good at because it's not what you're here to do? >> Where are you going to celebrate your unconscious competence or mastery? What are you good at that you don't even have to think about? (It comes naturally to you and maybe other people notice or even point it out.) Main takeaway: big shifts and bold moves are uncomfortable. But, most of us want an outcome and a life worth feeling incompetent for little bursts of time.  Give yourself a break. And, let's make BOLD moves! ----- Find out what kind of business owner you are at caryngillen.com/quiz. Your answer will let you know areas where you're killing it and the places where there's room for growth in the 3 Pillars of Business Your Way. Can't wait to hear about your results! ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found here: caryngillen.com/transcripts.

"It is possible to have the kind of relationship you want with your kids." "There's always a way to be both respectful of yourself and your child." In today's episode, I am talking to Master Parenting Coach, Pam Howard. She helps moms go from feeling frazzled and disrespected to calm and connected.  We talk about all the things! There is something here for you - even if you aren't a parent. Topics discussed: - what happens when we try to control other people - what we are responsible for - why our kids shouldn't be happy all the time - permission slips - the myth of the "good mom" - generational legacy ----- You can learn more about and connect with Pam at www.lessdramamoremama.com. On Instagram @lessdramamama or Facebook (lessdramamoremama). ----- Find out what kind of business owner you are at caryngillen.com/quiz. Your answer will let you know areas where you're killing it and the places where there's room for growth in the 3 Pillars of Business Your Way. Can't wait to hear about your results! ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found here: caryngillen.com/transcripts.

When I was hosting the Disruption Sessions earlier this fall and was talking about disruption and disorientation, I was reminded that not everybody wants to lean into that. As human beings, we like to stay comfortable and safe. But, here's the thing... disruption is actually a way to alignment - which most of us DO want. If we want something new or to do what is good and right, that usually requires some sort of disruption, disorientation, discomfort. We can't get there by clinging to what we already know. "The work we're asking people to do (as mentors and coaches) is to step up to the plate of their lives." It's not easy but it's required. I want to honor that. Yes, it's work - but it's worth it.  What are you pushing on or bristling up against currently? I want to know. DM me on Instagram if you'd like to discuss further. I'm always here for that! (@caryngillen) ----- Find out what kind of business owner you are at caryngillen.com/quiz. Your answer will let you know areas where you're killing it and the places where there's room for growth in the 3 Pillars of Business Your Way. Can't wait to hear about your results! ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found here: caryngillen.com/transcripts.

Rivers and businesses have a lot in common, particularly when it comes to planning, navigating and overall enjoyment of the experience. Today's conversation with Katie Wood, a business coach, photographer and former rafting guide, is rife with rich metaphors and plenty of applicable lessons! We get into: - Taking Vacations as an Entrepreneur - Big Picture vs Day-to-Day Planning - Going with the Flow - Work/Life Blend - Patterns and Boundaries - Enjoying the Moment And, more! "Either you're using all of your energy, fighting to go upstream, or you lean into the current and go with the flow." - Katie Learn more about and connect with Katie at www.crowheartcreative.com. Or, on all social channels @crowheartcreative. And, don't forget to let us know what you think!  ** Plus, a challenge to put one thing you gained from this episode into practice ASAP. ** "If you got out, and into the work, to create the freedom - don’t forget to actually create the freedom." - Caryn ----- Find out what kind of business owner you are at caryngillen.com/quiz. Your answer will let you know areas where you're killing it and the places where there's room for growth in the 3 Pillars of Business Your Way. Can't wait to hear about your results! ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found here: caryngillen.com/transcripts.

What would it be like to not betray yourself? Allow me to give you some context... I was listening to Brene Brown recently, and she was talking about how we will often betray ourselves before disappointing others. This is a big one for me. I have definitely grown in this area but there are still times and spaces it sneaks in. I'm wondering if it's the same for you? So, what if we tried that on this week? What if, before any response or action we took, we stopped to consider is this FOR me or is this a betrayal of myself? Let's see what feels hard, what feels easy and what has just become a habit. Can't wait to hear what comes up for you around this! DM me on Instagram to let me know. And, don't forget to take care of you - the real you. ----- Find out what kind of business owner you are at caryngillen.com/quiz. Your answer will let you know areas where you're killing it and the places where there's room for growth in the 3 Pillars of Business Your Way. Can't wait to hear about your results! ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found here: caryngillen.com/transcripts.

"What have you been denying in yourself that it’s time to put out in the world?" - Dr. Melissa Bird In this week's episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Clairvoyant Life Coach, Public Speaker and Founder of Natural Born Rebel, Dr. Melissa Bird. We get into a lot of different things but the overarching theme is that most of us could improve at BEing human - admitting who we truly are in ALL of our big-ness and/or processing authentic emotions. And, how that's not a "bad" thing. - We talk about how to show up in life (and business), right at the level you’re at. Being human, and being who YOU are, without having to fix it, plump it or shrink it. - We talk about toxic gratitude. (You've got to listen to hear more about this one - it's important!) - We talk about investing in our businesses - how and why we don't have to do all the things on our own. And, why the growth often comes when we're not. - We talk about how we misunderstand the face of poverty, particularly in the US. And, why it's important to support small and local businesses. (I told you, we get into ALL the things!) Do yourself a favor, listen to this episode and give yourself some space to process whatever comes up for you. It'll be worth it. And, if you need another human to bounce some things off of or to just affirm your human BEing, reach out to me on Instagram (@caryngillen). I'm always here for that! Some questions to ask yourself... - "What 'too’s' have I been called? And, how have I believed them?" - "I'm here now. Clearly, this is for me. So, what’s here?" - "Where am I clenching? How can I unclench?" - "Do I allow myself to wail?" - "What’s my reaction to poverty? Where can I let some oxygen and some humanity in - and just look at that, to see what’s there?" ----- To connect with Dr. Bird, visit https://www.naturalbornrebel.com/. Or, find her on all the socials. TikTok and Instagram are her favorites, she's @birdgirl1001. She can also be found on LinkedIn by searching Dr. Melissa Bird. ----- Find out what kind of business owner you are at caryngillen.com/quiz. Your answer will let you know areas where you're killing it and the places where there's room for growth in the 3 Pillars of Business Your Way. Can't wait to hear about your results! ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found here: caryngillen.com/transcripts.

Running a successful and sustainable business can be A LOT. But, in our focus on learning and doing all of the things, I really want to make sure we don't miss the point... We are here to connect with each other. Sending a weekly newsletter, posting on social, recording a podcast, building a Facebook group, etc. are all ways for us to multiply our time and impact. AND, for the people who come across these things to establish a connection/begin to know, like and trust us.  These tools allow us to connect with a large number of people at once BUT we are still talking to individuals. So, the next time you show up, ENGAGE - don't just check the box! (I'm calling myself out here too.)  Remember WHY you're out there.  ----- Find out what kind of business owner you are at caryngillen.com/quiz. Your answer will let you know areas where you're killing it and the places where there's room for growth in the 3 Pillars of Business Your Way. Can't wait to hear about your results! ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found here: caryngillen.com/transcripts.

Today's guest, Sarah Selecky, is an author and the founder of the Sarah Selecky Writing School.  Listen in as she talks about: - how creativity is magic - ways of being present in your life/work - how creative writing is a skill that can be taught - why slow is smooth, and smooth is fast - how it can (and should) feel like you're "breaking your life" to make space for writing and creating sometimes Sarah's voice is so calm and soothing.  But the passion with which she speaks, AND the way in which she makes creativity accessible, makes this a must-listen episode.  It feels like hearing a great story, taking a business masterclass, and enjoying a relaxing meditation all-in-one.  "These divisions that our culture presents around making art and living a good life are false." - Sarah Selecky Listen in to find out why and ignite your creativity. ----- Sarah helps writers center their relationship with writing so they can do the creative work they long to do. To find out more, visit: www.sarahseleckywritingschool.com or https://www.instagram.com/sarahseleckywritingschool/. ----- Find out what kind of business owner you are at caryngillen.com/quiz. Your answer will let you know areas where you're killing it and the places where there's room for growth in the 3 Pillars of Business Your Way. Can't wait to hear about your results! ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found here: caryngillen.com/transcripts.

It is not only allowed but required that you bring your WHOLE self to your business. In so many ways, we can make ourselves wrong for who we are in business. But, we don't have to. You don't have to do it how anyone else does. And, it doesn't have to be a total slog. If you were to open up the door and let all of you in, what would happen? Why not do what feels better if you're still gonna get the same (or an even better) result? Pop on over to Instagram and let me know your takeaways. What does this open up for you??? @caryngillen (https://www.instagram.com/caryngillen/) ----- Have you heard? We're having a virtual event! November 4-6. Powerhouse speakers, hot-seat coaching, body movement, connection. Recordings will be available. All the details here: caryngillen.com/event. Disrupt your life and business in the best possible way. We'll see you soon! ----- Find out what kind of business owner you are at caryngillen.com/quiz. Your answer will let you know areas where you're killing it and the places where there's room for growth in the 3 Pillars of Business Your Way. Can't wait to hear about your results! ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found here: caryngillen.com/transcripts.

1 in 4 people, globally, has a disability or challenge that prevents them from accessing internet content equally. That means 25% of people get stuck at the welcome mat and can't even ENTER your digital house! That's a big deal. This week, I have the privilege of speaking with Creative Director and Inclusive Design Consultant, Bex McKnight. She and her team at McKnight Inclusive Design just redid the caryngillen.com website so I KNOW she's good at what she does! And, I'm beyond excited to share her expertise with you. - She gives an incredible distinction between equal and equitable - if you need a word picture that will stick with you, this is it! - She talks about the different elements of inclusive design and accessibility. - She gives specific examples of things that are problematic and some action items that you can do RIGHT NOW (without any additional resources) to "be a better human". "You never know who you are excluding." - Bex McKnight Listen to this episode to start where you're at and do what you can to invite more people in and make sure you're serving them well. "The most meaningful world is one we can all access." - Bex McKnight Let's build it together. ----- To learn more about Bex and her work, you can visit her online at: www.mcknightid.com IG - @mcknightdesigns FB - www.facebook.com/mcknightID LI - www.linkedin.com/in/bexmcknight ----- Have you heard? We're having a virtual event! November 4-6. Powerhouse speakers, hot-seat coaching, body movement, connection. Recordings will be available. All the details here: caryngillen.com/event. Disrupt your life and business in the best possible way. We'll see you soon! ----- Find out what kind of business owner you are at caryngillen.com/quiz. Your answer will let you know areas where you're killing it and the places where there's room for growth in the 3 Pillars of Business Your Way. Can't wait to hear about your results! ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found here: caryngillen.com/transcripts.

"When something doesn't work out the way I thought it would, I like to think about how I can make it even better." I want you to be able to come, get what you want and leave the rest behind. This episode is all about The Disruption Sessions - a virtual event taking place November 4-6, that was created with YOU in mind. It's ridiculously affordable ($199). And, you're invited!!!  "For me, I am successful when I lean in - that's when things work." If you're leaning in listening to this episode, COME. If not, no worries... enjoy not adding something else to your calendar. What's included? GREAT SPEAKERS! Dr. Melissa Bird (The Heart of a Warrior), Char Glass-Tripp (Antiracist Business Framework), Maya Gaddie (Signature Programs/Client Journey) FUN EXTRAS! Yoga (with Brie Huling), Embodiment/Morning Movement (with Kimberly Campbell) HOT SEAT COACHING! Help in moving the needle forward on whatever you need most right now (with me). BREAKOUT ROOMS! Hang time with fellow entrepreneurs. It is gonna be sooo good!  For a detailed schedule and to sign up, you can find all DETAILS HERE: caryngillen.com/event. Disrupt your life and business in the best possible way. We'll see you soon! ----- Also, find out what kind of business owner you are at caryngillen.com/quiz. Your answer will let you know areas where you're killing it and the places where there's room for growth in the 3 Pillars of Business Your Way. Can't wait to hear about your results! ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found here (caryngillen.com/transcripts)

"It changes you. Doing the work fundamentally changes how you see the world, your work, your clients, how you show up and execute, how you see your behavior. The goal is for you to build a business that is completely equitable and healthy... The concepts are easy, it's more difficult in practice." - Trudi Lebrón In the aftermath of George Floyd, I didn't know what to do. But, I knew I wanted to do something... something meaningful, that would be present in how I showed up - daily. I also knew I'd need some help figuring that out and doing the actual work. Enter Trudi Lebrón and her class, "Show Up and Serve: A Workshop for White Coaches". I went to that class, joined her Mastermind, and have continued my work through the Institute for Equity-Centered Coaching. Doing this work has made my coaching, marketing, and client spaces better for everyone. I have more tools in my toolbox and am more confident that my business aligns with my actual values - that all people will FEEL respected, valued, and centered when they interact with me. I am infinitely grateful for Trudi and her team. And, wholeheartedly, recommend them to anyone interested! If you have questions about working with them, don't hesitate to reach out and let me know. I'd love to be of service if I can be. (Email caryn@caryngillen.com or DM me on Instagram.) "Not doing harm is a super-low bar." - Trudi Lebrón  ----- To find out more about Trudi Lebrón follow her on IG @trudilebron or visit trudilebron.com. To find out more about The Institute for Equity-Centered Coaching - enrolling for the next round NOW - visit trudilebron.com/institute and enter my name (Caryn Gillen) as your referral source if/when you apply. ----- Find out what kind of business owner you are at caryngillen.com/quiz.  ----- Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found at caryngillen.com/transcripts.

In today's episode, we are talking about resilience and grit, allowing your why to carry you forward, weather any storm - particularly as it relates to business and entrepreneurship. What does "work out" even mean? And, who gets to decide? By when? "How can you plan on going the distance, no matter what - even when things don't work out?" Listen in. Answer some questions. And, decide for yourself what helps and what will hold you. ----- I am hosting a VIRTUAL EVENT in November. If you enjoy this episode, you will definitely want to check it out! Disrupt your life and business in the best possible way. It's a bunch of what I would want out of a virtual event (and none of what I wouldn't). All DETAILS HERE: caryngillen.com/event. Also, find out what kind of business owner you are at caryngillen.com/quiz. Your answer will let you know areas where you're killing it and the places where there's room for growth in the 3 Pillars of Business Your Way. Can't wait to hear about your results! Finally, EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS can be found here (caryngillen.com/transcripts)

Such a fun and engaging conversation with Ronna Detrick this week! Listen in as we discuss how the stories we believe and buy into impact our lives, as well as how we can reframe and rewrite them in a way that feels more aligned and true. Ronna explains why she believes that "unless we heal the ancient, sacred stories of women we cannot hope to heal the ones we live today" and how that has played out in her life and business. Ronna is the perfect example of someone who is playing the long game and running a high-integrity business that very much operates as a healing modality in her life and the lives of others. There are some powerful questions in this episode that are worth grappling with. As well as, the invitation to return to center, getting grounded and focused in who you are and what you're doing. What would YOU write if no one had told you anything before? How are you claiming your autonomy and agency here? ----- You can learn more about Ronna and her work at ronnadetrick.com. She is @ronnadetrick on every social platform. And, here's the link for her free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sovereigntyisyours We also have something new for you!  Find out what kind of business owner you are at caryngillen.com/quiz. Your answer will let you know areas where you're killing it and the places where there's room for growth in the 3 Pillars of Business Your Way. Can't wait to hear about your results! 

Have you been going after something for a while? Do you have a problem you're having trouble solving? Are you feeling kind of stuck or like you need more than the tools you currently have to move forward, change, or up-level?  If so, this episode is for YOU. I am re-sharing an episode I did with Laura Husson, founder of The SHIFT Method, because it's sooo good.  And, because she is offering "The Get UNStuck Sessions" the final time - for free - next week and I just HAD to tell you about them. I have done them with her a couple of times and the freedom that has come as a result has been amazing! I will be there again because I'm always anxious to see what needs to be seen / known / felt next. Listen to the episode for all the juicy details about my experience. And, if you're at all curious, I'd love to have you join us! Laura is leading, I'm participating.  Here's the link to sign up (https://www.totallylaura.com/unstucksessions?fbclid=IwAR0Qsjkxwd5v5t3CZbrItZozvfMw0g1xOlxjOpkDBf3cV3_0fK_ve730CX8&affiliate=caryn_gillen).  They start September 20th! "Change itself can be in an instant, literally in a flash. It's the journey to make the decision for the change that takes a long time." - Laura Husson

If we take away all the rules that we've made up, then what's left?  Answering that question is super fun and disorienting. What are the sentences you think in your mind are the truth? If you could disentangle yourself from everything you've ever made up, everything you've ever heard, what would you do then? What is really here for you? And, what are you really here for? Take a listen, and let's find out!

https://caryngillen.lpages.co/lead-your-profit/ Today, I am talking to my friend, Jessica Harrison, a social scientist, therapist, and activist. This will be an interesting conversation for anyone who works with human beings - which is all of us! If you have ever wondered about the difference between coaching and therapy, how they are different, and how they can work together - this will help. We get into all the things! - How and why I became a life coach - The fact that nothing in nature is linear - The 3-Legged Stool of mental health - Why and when people decide to work with therapists and coaches - How relationship and care are at the core of it all (and why that is essential) + MORE Quotables from Jessica: "Your positionality always matters and is always going to influence how you show up with people and how people respond to you." "It’s not our right to fix it or change it. People are autonomous. They get to decide, and we need to let go of the outcome."  You can learn more about Jessica and her work at jessicamharrison.com. ----- For more business fun and exploration, join me over at The Playground - a free Facebook group for coaches and entrepreneurs. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen)

Emotions are the fuel we use to run our lives. But, I think we often get this wrong as a society. We have this perception that some emotions are better than others, that there is a "right" way to feel, or that we are supposed to be happy all of the time. When, in fact, we are able to swing through all of the emotions and are equipped to handle them all. We are meant to live full-spectrum lives. And, there is power in feeling what you're feeling at any given moment. What if we allowed ourselves to just feel our emotions, without judgment. And, didn’t think they should be different.  How much more energy would we have if we weren't fighting and resisting them all of the time? 

In this week's episode, I talk to Organizing Coach, Tracy Hoth about calming the chaos in your life, home, and business. I recently hired Tracy to help me with a project of my own, and it was amazing how much doing just that one thing opened the door to even more clearing and SPACE. There was an energy that was stuck and completing the project moved it. I am someone who is willing to pay for the speed of decision-making because it means everything gets to go faster. And, getting it done felt like the most FREEDOM ever. Of course, we relate all of this back to business! So, not only are Tracy's 5 tips great for getting organized, they're great for anywhere you might be stuck in business as well. Here they are: 1. Sort 2. Purge 3. Assign Homes 4. Set Limits 5. Maintain Listen in to find out how they work! The whole conversation is great... Tracy shares some really useful information and we discuss important thoughts and ideas around our stuff, its impact, and how we can get free - simply and easily, by making one decision at a time. ----- To learn more about Tracy and what she does, you can find her in the following places: www.simplysquaredaway.com www.instagram.com/tracyhoth www.facebook.com/simplysquaredaway FREE GIFT: Quick Start Guide to Get Organized for Life! (www.simplysquaredaway.com/start) Two blog posts/resources that were discussed in the episode: Organizing Your Dresser (https://simplysquaredaway.com/exact-steps-to-organize-dresser-other-space/) Packing List (https://simplysquaredaway.com/organized-suitcase/)

https://caryngillen.lpages.co/lead-your-profit/What if we are all naturally creative, resourceful, and whole - full stop? These 11 minutes might be a total game-changer... for you, your life, and your business. I am told one of my special gifts is asking really powerful, thought-provoking questions that help you get to the bottom of things and make really powerful, important shifts and decisions. This episode is exactly that. I propose a lot of ideas and ask a lot of "what if's". This is revolutionary stuff and I'm inviting you to consider joining in. What if you're not broken but are naturally creative, resourceful, and whole exactly as you are - right now, today?  Then, what? What are we actually doing here? ----- Want to continue the conversation and let me know what lands for you? DM me on Instagram (@caryngillen). I'd love to hear!

Today's guest is none other than top-ranked health podcaster, Master Weightloss and Life Coach, motivational speaker, and all-around badass, Corinne Crabtree. We have an incredible conversation around the 3 Pillars I believe are essential to a sustainable and successful business (playing the long game, caring for your clients, and being of high integrity - these are also stand-alone episodes if you want to learn more/go back and check them out). Corinne is super-passionate about these three topics as well and lives them out loud in her life and business every day.  We get into how the pillars also apply to weight loss, the unhelpful lies that we all believe, why Corinne is so passionate about caring for her clients, and why it's her mission to "teach every woman how to lose weight for good and feel as amazing as she deserves."  This conversation was an absolute delight and incredibly powerful. I think you'll agree. Please, enjoy my conversation with Corinne Crabtree. ----- Everything you need to know about Corinne... Corinne Crabtree is the Founder and CEO of "The No BS Weightloss Program," as well as the Host of the "Losing 100 Pounds Podcast" (with over 32 million downloads). She's an expert in her field, where she helps women figure out their shit so they can live the healthy life of their dreams. She's a proud Mommy Tiger to Logan, wife to Chris, devoted cat lady and holds it all down in Nashville, TN. Advanced Weightloss Certification: www.TheWeightlossUniversity.com Waitlist OPEN NOW Live Q&A August 11th at 10 am CT Applications Accepted August 11-13 First Class September 12 Web and Social Links: Losing100Podcast.com facebook.com/Losing100Podcast @corinne_crabtree on Instagram

Betty Barr was my 6th-grade teacher and a collegiate athlete prior to the passage of Title 9. In this episode, we talk about women's sports, what it looks like to be a trailblazer, and (my favorite) the power of language. As Betty says, marginalized groups "have a knack for finding or becoming their own advocates." This is a powerful conversation on how far we've come, how far we have yet to go, and why the way we phrase things matters. Betty's not much on putting people in boxes and using descriptive qualifiers. But, she does believe there's power in language and value in the conversations we have. So do I. Please enjoy this conversation with my friend, Betty. And, be thinking about how the things she talks about relate to starting and being in business. The thread is there, I promise.  ----- The book Betty spoke about: "Tomboy: The Surprising History of Girls Who Dare to Be Different" by Lisa Selin Davis. For more business fun and exploration, join me over at The Playground - a free Facebook group for coaches and entrepreneurs. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen)

"Integrity leaves clues, so does a lack thereof. Your people will remember both." This is the third and final episode on what I believe to be 3 essential pillars in business: playing the long game, client care, and being of high integrity. Today is all about Pillar 3: High-Integrity Business. To me, high-integrity business is about being values-led. Business decisions and goals are made with your values intact - and, in fact, leading the way. When people come into your space they will know what you're about because they can feel it. It also means you get to be grounded and clear in your work. You can make hard decisions from a place of ease because you know what's right for you. And, when people ask you what you're up to, you know how to answer - and, more importantly, you know why. It's time to lead with the real you out in front. What would happen if you took a calm, long-game perspective, added a high level of care to your offers and the people you are serving, and layered into everything all of your most important/top values? What's possible for you (and your clients) from that place?! This is an invitation to call yourself in and figure it out.  This is also an invitation to do so with my help, in a small group of like-minded peers. My next round of group mentoring/coaching/masterminding is OPEN NOW. It closes tomorrow and we have 2 spots left. If any of these pillars have resonated with you, we might be a great fit to work together! Check out all the details and APPLY HERE. (https://caryngillen.lpages.co/mmgc521/)

This is the second episode on what I believe to be 3 essential pillars in business: playing the long game, client care, and being of high integrity. Today is all about Pillar 2: Caring For Your Clients. "To care for" means seeing, thinking about, and showing up for people in a way that works for us AND them. People need specific containers in order to do change work. Our spaces are built with or without our intention and attention. This episode is your invitation to be more intentional. Because, if I don't trust you - no matter how much I've paid you - I will not change in your space. And, neither one of us will get what we want for you. Listen to this episode and, then, ask yourself: what creates the space for trust to exist for clients (and potential clients) in my work? Put some stakes in the ground here. To those of you out there concerned about this, thank you for caring for your people. It's a BIG deal - damn near revolutionary! ----- Looking for the person you trust, whose values align with yours, to give you an assist and ensure you are caring for your clients really, really well? My next round of group mentoring/coaching/masterminding is OPEN NOW. Want to know if we're a fit? Check out all the details and APPLY HERE. (https://caryngillen.lpages.co/mmgc521/)

For the next few episodes, I will be sharing what I believe to be 3 essential pillars in business: playing the long game, client care, and being of high integrity. Today is all about Pillar 1: Playing the Long Game. Where will you be in 2038? Does the long game have a place in your business? And, either way, what does that mean for you, your business, and your clients/potential clients? I want you to enjoy your experience of being in business. I truly believe it can be a healing modality - the thing you do that changes everything else. Playing the long game means choosing a different kind of entrepreneurial responsibility. Feel the power you have and use it for the good you're here to do. Listen to find out why the sooner you bring the long game into your business the better! As well as, how playing the long game supports the 5 different areas of business (Lead Generation, Nurture, Conversion, Delivery, and Retention/Re-Sell/Up-Sell). ----- Looking for the person you trust, whose values align with yours, to give you an assist - so that you can be in it for the long game?  My next round of group mentoring/coaching/masterminding is OPEN NOW. Want to know if we're a fit? Check out all the details and APPLY HERE. (https://caryngillen.lpages.co/mmgc521/)

Applications are OPEN for group coaching with Caryn. Get all the details here: https://caryngillen.lpages.co/mmgc521/ Or, if you're already ready - here's the link to APPLY NOW: https://clients.caryngillen.com/public/form/view/60072b7f6e072a52bad0df57 Thank you! And, if you loved this episode as much as we do, share it!

In this episode, I talk with Business Strategist, Neil Schimmel. We talk about institutional barriers, team dynamics, and showing up as your authentic self. After this past year, there is no more community-wide lie that people in the workplace don't also have a real life at home (because we SAW it). In the midst of COVID we were forced to recognize that both exist, simultaneously. And, because of that, we are not going back to a typical 9-5 corporate environment.  The status quo is simply not good enough anymore... It's not working (and hasn't been for quite some time). The companies and teams that will do the best moving forward are the ones that will allow people to do the work the way they want to do it, where they want to get it done, and even - in many cases - at the pace of their choosing (in conjunction with company goals). The way we work has changed and will continue to change. "What a tremendous moment and opportunity this is." ----- For more business fun and exploration, join me over at The Playground - a free Facebook group for coaches and entrepreneurs. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen) Looking for the person you trust and admire, whose values align with yours, to give you an assist - so that you can be in it for the long game? My next round of group mentoring/coaching/masterminding opens SOON. Want to know if we're a fit? Check it out HERE. (https://caryngillen.lpages.co/mmgc521/)

Whatever you're gonna do, own it. People always ask me what I wish I'd known in the beginning. Here it is. Are you ready for it? When you start to take it seriously is when it gets serious.  You have a "real" business. The only person who gets to decide that is you. And, the time to decide is right now. This short episode is a calling out, a calling forth. It's a bit of my backstory and the very best thing I've learned. Where are the places you can (and need) to catch yourself? What limiting beliefs can you drop? Where does it get good? And, why can't you step into that now? ----- For more business fun and exploration, join me over at The Playground - a free Facebook group for coaches and entrepreneurs. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen) Looking for the person you trust and admire, whose values align with yours, to give you an assist - so that you can be in it for the long game? My next round of group mentoring/coaching/masterminding opens SOON. Want to know if we're a fit? Check it out HERE. (https://caryngillen.lpages.co/mmgc521/)

Why do you do what you do? What's it for? What does it create - for both you and your clients? Today's conversation, with Maya Gaddie, is all about bringing more of yourself to the work AND caring for your clients really, really well - topics we are both very passionate about!  In the last 10 years, Maya has helped over 300 clients create purposeful and profitable signature programs. We talk about unpacking industry standards, why you should organize now and stick to a simple system that works, and finding the thing(s) that you do best... the ones that light you up inside. Do yourself a favor and listen to this episode. Then, keep showing up, keep being honest, and keep serving your clients. Those are the most important things AND they will never stop serving you. ----- You can learn more about Maya at mayagaddie.com and/or find her on social - she is mayagaddie in ALL the places! ----- For more business fun and exploration, join us over at The Playground - a free Facebook group for coaches and entrepreneurs. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen)

Today's episode is a fun one! I talk to Jason Shen (a former NCAA gymnast, 3x venture-backed startup founder, and product leader at companies like Facebook, Etsy, and the Smithsonian) about cultivating resilience and playing by your own rules. Jason says, "resilience is all about how we successfully adapt in the face of change. And, how you can make that change work for you and your situation." He reminds us to trust our instincts and creatively explore whatever comes next. He also shares some daily practices to help build resilience. You've gotta hear him talk about those... so good! Other topics covered include: - How reflecting on the past helps you learn and grow faster - Why it's important to be emotionally in-tune (and how we can hold more than one emotion at a time) - The link between rest and resilience - Normalizing the sales process, while appreciating the vulnerability and intimacy inherent there - What true strength looks like (and why it's not always what you think) As well as, so much more! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. And, that these insights from Jason help you build and strengthen your resilience. -----  For more about Jason, check out his newsletter on Cultivating Resilience (jasonshen.substack.com). Follow him on Twitter (https://twitter.com/jasonshen). And/or, watch his TED talk - which has received over 4M views. (https://www.ted.com/talks/jason_shen_looking_for_a_job_highlight_your_ability_not_your_experience) -----  For more business fun and exploration, join us over at The Playground - a free Facebook group for coaches and entrepreneurs. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen)

In today's episode, I talk to my uncle, Ron Flint, about living the life you want to live and embracing what you want.  There are a million roads to satisfaction. And, as the owner of a successful second-generation business, he has got some wisdom to share around: - Building a business that lasts - Being a good boss - Team satisfaction and retention - Building momentum beyond the effort you're putting in each day He also gives us the low-down on his personally-tested, favorite outdoor gear and a tip that makes packing for travel smarter (not harder). Listen in! To learn more about Ron and Nugget Alaskan Outfitter visit https://nuggetoutfitter.com/. ----- For more business fun and exploration, join us over at The Playground - a free Facebook group for coaches and entrepreneurs. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen)

In my last Group Coaching/Mastermind launch, I sold out two groups with ONE sales email. And, I filled 25% of the next one. In this behind-the-scenes episode, I tell you what that looked like and share some decisions I made along the way. Namely, why I decided to prioritize pacing for myself and the size of the container for my clients as opposed to "I can do more, faster, now." There are lots of different ways to do things. All you need to do is DECIDE what feels best to you. How do YOU want it to look? What would make the long game MORE enjoyable? Keep growing, keep going. It's only going to get better! ----- In this episode, I mention: My 6-Month Group Coaching/Mastermind Experience - now accepting applications for August (https://caryngillen.lpages.co/mmgc521/) Lead Your Profit - a self-paced course/prep work for Group Coaching (https://caryngillen.thinkific.com/courses/lead-your-profit) The Playground - a FREE Facebook group for coaches and entrepreneurs (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen)

Today's guest, Danielle Cohen is a Visibility Coach, professional photographer, and the creator of Visibility Medicine.* She is also the person who helped me come up with the name for this podcast! How do you see yourself? How do you see others? How are you showing up to be seen? And, where is there room to push that? These are important questions - and ones we should definitely be asking ourselves on a regular basis, especially as online business owners. In this episode, Danielle and I talk about that, as well as: >> What has shifted in business (particularly, in the life coach space) over this past year >> A term Danielle has dubbed "risky revelation" >> When to take up space and when to lean back >> Where we're headed - in terms of visibility and vulnerability We'd love for you to listen and let us know what YOU think.  Does this resonate for you? Is there anything you're going to lean into/change/celebrate? "My hope is that we continue to move towards truly being known and seeking to know the other, as fully expressed human beings." - Danielle Cohen  _____ *Visibility Medicine is a program that supports powerful and prosocial creatives, coaches, leaders, and healers to increase and align their visibility so they can have the impact they're here to have - and thrive while doing it. To learn more about Danielle Cohen and her work visit www.danielle-cohen.com. For more business fun and exploration, join us over at The Playground - a free Facebook group for coaches and entrepreneurs. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen)

Today, I invite you to listen, consider, and act on whatever feels important.  Joining me in this conversation is Annette Bennett - Tlingit mother, auntie, and the Executive Director of a nonprofit working with people impacted by violence (Working Against Violence for Everyone or WAVE) in Petersburg, Alaska. (https://www.petersburgwave.org/) Annette wants us to know that violence has a lot of layers and that it's often more complicated than people think. They also remind us that consent is about so much more than just sex.  We talk about the joys of parenting, connecting back to the 'why' that's behind what you're doing, the most difficult thing about running a non-profit, and personal boundaries (aka how they take care of themselves).  It was a lovely and important conversation. I hope you'll think so too. The book Annette mentioned at the end is HERE, if you'd like to check it out. (Happy: Why More or Less of Everything is Fine by Derren Brown) ----- For more business fun and exploration, join us over at The Playground - a free Facebook group for coaches and entrepreneurs. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen)

This conversation has so many helpful gems. But, will be especially good for anyone who wrestles with change and feeling uncomfortable or who wants to grow their capacity for leadership. Today's guest, Stacey Heath is an Organizational Development specialist and a self-proclaimed change addict. We talk about: - How values drive our decisions - Why self-awareness is so important - One of the most critical boundaries we can have - Recognizing and creating opportunities for 'leadership moments' - And, leaning into discomfort/resistance (to get to the good stuff) As Stacey says, "we avoid discomfort and that's normal." But, what are we potentially missing out on by doing so? Stacey has a fascinating story, does really important work in the world, and is a joy to know. Take a listen to our conversation and think about what resonates for you. ----- Stacey Heath is a Principal at Change Dynamics, LLC. She is also the Board Chair and a long-time volunteer for StreetRoots (https://www.streetroots.org/), Portland Oregon's award-winning weekly street newspaper. ----- For more business fun and exploration, join us over at The Playground - a free Facebook group for coaches. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen)

What was your biggest business failure? What things have you invested in where you didn't get the result you wanted? What would you say to coaches and entrepreneurs who are in the depths of self-doubt, shame, and misery? What do you do to move through fear/when you're feeling like a hot mess? Have you ever wished you could ask someone these questions? Someone who's maybe just a little further along on the journey than you are, someone who would answer truthfully and with your best interest in mind? Today's podcast interview is one of my favorites so far! We turn the tables, a bit, and I am interviewed by one of my clients, Savanna Schiavo.  Savanna always shows up with so much genuine excitement and curiosity. She asks me ALL THE THINGS she has ever wanted to know and I answer, candidly. It's a bunch of stuff I never talk about out loud. And, a bunch of stuff Savanna said was so helpful to know. We peel back the curtain on my life and business. Nothing is off-limits, we leave it all on the table. Here's an overview. We talk about: - My biggest failure and what I learned from it - Investments that didn't turn out the way I'd planned - The book I wrote and left behind (you'll have to listen to the episode to hear more on that) - How I make decisions now - How to trust yourself - Why it's dangerous to put people on pedestals and what you can/should do instead - The thing I am currently making more room for - Freedom as a business owner/entrepreneur ----- Savanna is a Life and Confidence Coach who helps entrepreneurs grow their confidence in themselves so they can seriously grow their businesses. She works with her clients to build their confidence in themselves, their expertise, what they offer, and how they feel in front of their audience. You can find her at https://confidencewithsavanna.com/ And, also on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/savanna.schiavo Or, in her group: Grow Your Confidence, Grow Your Business (https://www.facebook.com/groups/growyourconfidencegrowyourbusiness) ----- For more business fun and exploration, join us over at The Playground - a free Facebook group for coaches. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen)

What do coaching and commercial fishing have in common? More than you might think. In today's episode, I relive my time on a commercial fishing boat with Captain and long-time friend, Tony Moran. Like many guests of the show, Tony is an amazing human and has his own unique way of doing things... Listen in as we talk about: - How to find and take advantage of the opportunities that surround you - Your responsibility, as a boss, to the people you hire - Following the money AND enjoying the heck out of your job - How being efficient really pays off - And, why everyone should find a great mentor Tony says, "where I live and work is one of the most beautiful places on the planet." I agree... the scenery and marine life we got to see every day on the boat was one of my favorite parts as well. Sit back and let us tell you about it! ----- Tony Moran is the Captain of the Tacoma. He resides in Petersburg, AK (where I'm from). And, has a 1600 Ton Master’s license - enabling him to operate the BIG boats. He supplies to Trident Seafoods. And, is very passionate about/would love us all to take a look at a cause that is near and dear to his heart: Stopping the Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay (https://stoppebbleminenow.org/). ----- For more business fun and exploration, as well as behind-the-scenes on each episode, join us over at The Playground - a free Facebook group for coaches. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen)

At this point, I have recorded about 15 episodes and there are a few things I've learned. Every once in a while, I'll drop a behind-the-scenes/bonus episode, because I love to be let in on other people's process - what they're up to, what they're learning, how they're going to shift and change as a result. So, I thought I'd do the same for you. It's all part of the FUN! ----- For more business fun and exploration, as well as more behind-the-scenes, join us over at The Playground - a free Facebook group for coaches/business owners (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen).

Today's episode features my friend, Meredith Holley. She's a lawyer, life coach, and the founder of Eris Conflict Resolution. The work that she's doing in the world is so unique and important - I can't wait to share it with you! I'd encourage you to listen today not only for how the thoughts and ideas we discuss might apply to you, but how they could also benefit and be applicable to someone you know. Meredith is a cultural health expert who helps employees stop toxic work environments and sexual harassment without losing their jobs. Her practice is very client-focused and explores the myriad of options that are available in situations where it can often feel like there aren't any good ones. The problems we can face in the workplace are serious (especially for folks who hold a marginalized identity). But, there is hope. The stories Meredith shares, about her own and some of her clients' experiences, are a great example. I hope you enjoy this conversation. And, I would encourage you to check out more about what Meredith is up to at ErisResolution.com. She is also gifting listeners FREE ACCESS to both of her books: Career Defense 101: How to Stop Sexual Harassment Without Quitting Your Job (CareerDefense101.com) The Inclusive Leader's Guide to Healthy Workplace Culture (HealthyWorkplaceCulture.com) ----- As always, if you are enjoying the podcast, we'd love it if you would subscribe, rate, and leave a review - we read and appreciate each one! And, for more business fun and exploration, as well as a behind-the-scenes chat on each episode, join us over at The Playground (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen).

We have a special episode for you this week, where I talk to my team (Nikki & Erin) about ALL the things. It's kind of like an out-loud team-building exercise, where we take all of the behind-the-scenes, bring them front-and-center, and invite you along for the ride! We talk about: - Why being in a hurry and reactive in business can be so costly - Why it's important to operate from your values and actually "walk your talk" - What a "business minimum baseline" is and how that can serve you (and your team) - The process of moving from a "me" to a "we" - Our mission to make the coaching industry better - What we each bring to the team and why we love working together You'll also hear about Nikki's love for rom-coms and why rapid-fire questions make Erin sweat.  Business should be FUN and this conversation is a great example of how it really, really can be! Welcome to Team CG. 🧡 ----- We all hang out over on Insta, probably the most. @caryngillen @nikki_mcknightmoc @erinkleslie And/or you can join us at The Playground (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen) for even more business fun and exploration! ----- If you're enjoying the podcast, remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. We appreciate and read each and EVERY one.

Caryn is joined on the podcast today by Gina Palumbo, a local relationship expert. In her practice, she serves individuals and couples, offering them a personalized approach to transforming their lifestyle, relationships, and work.  The main theme of this episode is FREEDOM. Two old (former therapist) friends talk about: - Letting go of the rules we place around ourselves - Honoring our POTENTIAL - How courage often feels like sh*t and how that doesn't mean you're "doing it wrong" - Embracing new levels of oxygen in our lives and - Why it's so important for us, as business owners and entrepreneurs, to CELEBRATE Listen in and see what lands for you!  And, as always, we'd love to hear about it. Subscribe, leave a review, and join us at The Playground (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen) for even more business fun and exploration! You can learn more about Gina at ginapalumboma.com. Or, by giving her a call! She is old-school, and actually drops her number (in the podcast) for you to reach out.

This conversation is full of joy, laughter, truth bombs, and transformation. Listen in as one of my clients, Kristin Messegee and I talk about ALL the things... - 1:1 vs Group Coaching - Showing up to do the work - Vulnerability hangovers - The importance of cheering each other on and having a supportive community - Making decisions by listening to your nervous system - Why we should always know what it's like to experience what we offer - Having new problems and dreams - Elevating the coaching industry and building a legacy with lasting impact If you have been considering working with a coach or joining a mastermind, this conversation is a great place to start! If you want to know what it's like to be coached by me, specifically, you'll get that too. I hope this conversation is as fun for you to listen to as it was to record and that you walk away with exactly what you came for. Caryn ----- Links from today's episode: >> Caryn's Group Coaching/Mastermind (https://caryngillen.lpages.co/mmgc521/) - Starts May 1

Caryn comes from a family full of business owners. Her parents' business has been around for 40 years! Join the conversation as she and her dad talk about business, their family, and what it's like to be in it for the long game.  Rocky shares his takeaways on teachable moments, passion as the most important business driver, and what it's like to leave a legacy.  ----- Check out Caryn's family's business and see what Rocky's Marine is up to HERE (https://www.rockysmarine.com/). ----- Want more hang time with Caryn? Join us at The Playground (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen) - her free Facebook community for behind-the-scenes content, deep-dive coaching, her signature "gut-punch" questions, and more!

My guest today is Rob Cohen, my former employer and a restaurateur who builds community through public spaces.  In the past 27 years, Rob has built and/or owned a cafe, whiskey bar, fine dining restaurant, brewpub, deli and pizzeria. In all of these spaces he has tried to create inclusive, convivial places where friends become regulars and regulars become friends. I learned a lot from Rob in this area and believe you will too. Take a listen as we talk about everything from the client/customer experience to taking risks and innovation in your industry.  This short conversation is a masterclass in holding space for others and winning at the long game with my friend, Rob Cohen.  Enjoy! And, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! We love, read and appreciate each one. Did all our talk of Falling Sky make you hungry and/or thirsty? Check them out here: https://fallingskybrewing.com/ Want more hang time with Caryn? Check out her free Facebook community, The Playground (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen) for behind-the-scenes content, deep-dive coaching, her signature "gut-punch" questions, and more!

Before we REALLY get started I wanted to let you in on a few "Behind the Scenes" moments of getting this podcast off the ground. Take a listen, subscribe, and leave a review! Links mentioned in this episode: Join me at The Playground, my free Facebook group for coaches (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen) Brene Brown's podcasts (https://brenebrown.com/podcasts/) Thanks for being here! Caryn

Before we REALLY get started I wanted to let you in on a few "Behind the Scenes" moments of getting this podcast off the ground. Take a listen, subscribe, and leave a review! Links mentioned in this episode:   Join me at The Playground, my free Facebook group for coaches (https://www.facebook.com/groups/caryngillen)   Thanks for being here! Caryn