81: OBM Success Story - Hear from an OBM that has gone before you, Shari Barnes
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In this episode of the OBM Opportunity Podcast, Leah Steinkirch chats with Shari Barnes, a successful OBM who went through Prowess Project's OBM University. Shari, who transitioned from a 15-year career in tech, shares her inspiring journey. She discusses her initial challenges, how the Prowess Project helped her fine-tune her skills for small business environments, her methods for screening clients, and the tools she uses to run her business. Shari also emphasizes the importance of community and planning in the transition from corporate to entrepreneurship. This episode provides...
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80. From Corporate Cubicle to Freelance Freedom: The Mindset Shift You Need
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In this episode of The OBM Opportunity Podcast, host Leah Steinkirch sits down with Kathy Goughenour, a trailblazing virtual expert and business coach, to explore the essential mindset shifts needed to transition from corporate life to freelance success. Kathy shares her personal journey from a corporate job that stifled her personality to building a thriving six-figure virtual business. She dives into the key strategies that helped her—and can help you—confidently step into freelancing and build a sustainable, fulfilling career. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The Three P’s of...
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79. Career Reinvention Secrets: How to Pivot, Lead and Thrive
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In this episode of The OBM Opportunity Podcast, Leah Steinkirchs from Prowess Project sits down with Kim Carpenter—Founder of People at the Center, and an experienced coach and former corporate leader—who shares her transformative journey from a high-profile career to a purpose-driven coaching business. Kim opens up about the pivotal moments that led her to redefine success, the power of tuning into your inner voice, and why aligning your career with your core values is the ultimate game-changer. She also dives into her mission to create people-centric organizations. You will...
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78. Leap Into a Life You Love - Breaking Free from the Couch Cushion Trap
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In this episode of The OBM Opportunity Podcast, Ashley Connell, CEO of Prowess Project, welcomes Alyssa Gioscia, a results-driven coach with a background in psychology. Alyssa dives deep into the power of aligning personal values with career goals to prevent burnout and cultivate lasting fulfillment. 🎙️ What’s inside this episode? ✨ How to recognize the warning signs of misalignment before burnout hits ✨ The role of dreaming and visualization in shaping your ideal career path ✨ Overcoming mental roadblocks that keep you stuck ✨ Why tailored strategies and external support...
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77. Build It, Sell It, Thrive: Empowering Women-Owned Businesses
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In this episode of The OBM Opportunity Podcast, host Ashley Connell, CEO of Prowess Project, sits down with Kylie Peters to discuss how diverse career experiences can be transformed into a thriving Online Business Manager (OBM) career. Kylie shares her journey from marketing to entrepreneurship, highlighting the game-changing power of productizing services—a strategy that helps OBMs and business owners streamline their processes, scale efficiently, and break free from the time-for-money trap. She also dives into her Intentional Exit Framework, revealing six essential levers—productization,...
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76. The Common Goal-Setting Pitfalls OBMs Face and the Tips to Getting It Right
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Ever feel like your goals are working against you instead of for you? You’re not alone! In this episode of the OBM Opportunity, Ashley Connell, CEO of Prowess Project, breaks down the most common goal-setting mistakes OBMs make—and how to fix them. From setting goals that are too rigid to juggling way too many at once, she shares real-life lessons (yes, including her own missteps!) and practical strategies to keep you on track. You'll learn: ✅ Why focusing only on outcomes can backfire ✅ How to stay flexible without losing momentum ✅ The power of tracking progress and accountability...
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75. OBM to Fractional COO: Bridging Operations and Vision
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In this final episode Ashley Connell chats with Jessica Lackey, a corporate strategist turned fractional COO, about the journey from OBM to COO and how to make a bigger impact in small businesses. Jessica shares her transition from corporate giants like Nike to working with service-based businesses earning over $1M, highlighting the skills and mindset shifts required to thrive in this space. Listeners will learn: How to identify and solve the biggest bottlenecks in a business. Why understanding finances and metrics is key to driving growth. The difference between operations-focused roles and...
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73. Leading with Heart: A New Era of Leadership
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In this episode, Ashley Connell, CEO of Prowess Project, chats with Karen Falkler, a seasoned coach and consultant, about bridging the gap between visionary CEOs and Online Business Managers (OBMs). Karen draws from her background in corporate leadership and physical therapy to highlight why wellness is crucial for effective leadership. Karen shares practical tips on setting boundaries, prioritizing health, and using posture to boost well-being. The duo also explores how data analytics can streamline business processes. Their heart-centered advice offers actionable strategies to enhance both...
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72: How OBMs Can Own Their Value and Get Results
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In this inspiring episode, Leah Steinkirch from the Prowess Project team sits down with Natalie Hankins, a dynamic business and mindset coach, to explore the intersection of purpose, profitability, and personal growth. Natalie shares her journey from life coaching to specializing in helping entrepreneurs master their mindset while scaling their businesses. Together, they dive into actionable strategies for overcoming self-doubt, setting boundaries, and creating a thriving business without sacrificing your well-being. 🎧 What You’ll Learn: The key mindset shifts that help you conquer...
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71. Heal Your Abundance Heartbreak - Key Practices for OBMs to Thrive
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In this episode of the OBM Opportunity Podcast, host Ashley Connell chats with abundance coach Jennifer Bloome about overcoming "abundance heartbreak"—the emotional toll of unfulfilled success and self-worth struggles. Jennifer explains how healing corporate trauma, shifting from transactional thinking, and building a meaningful relationship with money can help OBMs thrive. She introduces tools like Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Soul Languages to help OBMs uncover limiting beliefs, reconnect with their essence, and build aligned businesses. This episode is filled with actionable tips...
info_outlineHmmmm... what Emotional Intelligence (EQ) does an Online Business Manager need?
In this episode, we speak to:
- What specific EQ skills CEOs are looking for when they hire an OBM.
- Data behind EQ regarding women and the workforce
- The five types of emotional intelligence and tangible examples
Why is this episode a must-listen? These are soft skills that are oftentimes overlooked, but we hear from CEOs al the time that they are the TOP skills that they want and will make the big bucks for.
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