Ep 574: The Power Of Giving Yourself Permission with Cathy Savage - Part 1
Release Date: 10/18/2023
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Questions I asked:
· How do you help women to stop standing back in fear?
· Do women need to work on their value?
· Why should we avoid getting into competition with other women?
· How can you stand out in a crowded market?
· Why do you not need to be the leanest one on the stage?
· How can you make sure your hormones are healthy after competition?
· How do you get into a place of knowing your worthy?
· Why is age not a factor if you’re confident and healthy?
Topics Discussed:
· Owning the front row.
· Asking permission.
· Showing up.
· Creating a business.
· Confidence.
· Avoiding Competition.
· Fitness competitions.
· Dealing with stress.
Quotes from the show:
· “It’s working on their personal brand. No one is the same.” @CathySavage @SisterhoodSweat
· “You need to do things in a unique way that no one else does.” @CathySavage @SisterhoodSweat
· “There is so much ignorance in the fitness industry and it makes me angry.” @CathySavage @SisterhoodSweat
· “We’re masterpieces, every single one of us. When you know it, you can do anything.” @CathySavage @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Cathy:
· https://savagecoachingagency.com/
· https://twitter.com/cathysavage?lang=en
· https://www.instagram.com/cathysavageofficial/?hl=en
· https://www.facebook.com/CathySavageOfficial
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