Selling the Family Soul | Ep 8
Beyond the Ledger with Natela Shenon
"If you could take the money from the sale and turn it into something more, that could maybe be of a greater benefit to the future generations to your kids and to your grandkids." In this episode, Natela navigates the complex decision of selling a cherished family restaurant, exploring emotional attachment, the allure of financial freedom, and the potential for personal growth and fulfillment. Connect with Natela: | | Timestamps: (01:06) The Age Factor: Considering Life Stage and Goals (01:47) Challenging the Obligation to Tradition (03:23) Navigating Community...
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Delegating Intuitive Tasks | Ep 7
Beyond the Ledger with Natela Shenon
"Imagine that tomorrow they quit or they get hit by a bus or they need to take a leave of absence to take care of someone. That's a very dangerous place to be in." In this episode, Natela explores the challenge of delegating intuitive tasks, revealing how to distinguish true intuition from deeply ingrained habits. She shares strategies for deconstructing complex responsibilities, documenting key knowledge, and ensuring your business can thrive without being dependent on any one individual. | | Timestamps: (00:02) Intuitive or Habitual? Recognizing the Difference (00:46)...
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The Shame of Not Working Enough | Ep 6
Beyond the Ledger with Natela Shenon
"There's a lot of like shame around it, and there's a lot of guilt around it." In this episode of Beyond the Ledger, Natela shares powerful insights on the art of delegation, challenging hustle culture and offering strategies for working smarter, cultivating flow, and achieving sustainable success. | | Timestamps: (00:00) The Power of Delegation: Accomplishing More by Doing Less (01:46) The Art of Delegating: Explaining the Why and Providing Context (03:55) Matching Tasks to Skills: Ensuring Successful Delegation (05:03) The Pitfalls of Productivity Culture: Debunking...
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The Reality Behind Hiring a Lawyer (on Level Up with Kimberly Lovi) | Ep 5
Beyond the Ledger with Natela Shenon
"I get people apologizing, like, 'I know, I'm stupid, I should have done that.' And I say to them, look, it doesn't matter, people make mistakes, let's fix it." Today, Natela guests on Level Up with Kimberly Lovi to dive deep into the often-overlooked soft skills that set great attorneys apart, emphasizing the importance of responsiveness, adaptability, and emotional intelligence in navigating the vulnerable landscape of legal matters. Follow Kimberly Lovi: | (@iconicnationmedia) or (@kimberlylovi) | | | Listen to the full episode ! Timestamps: (00:00) When to DIY vs. Hire an Attorney: A...
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Why Working Hard is Killing Your Business | Ep 4
Beyond the Ledger with Natela Shenon
"People often either don't know how to or don't want to delegate. And the reason why they don't want to delegate is because it's fear. It's a control thing." In this episode of Beyond the Ledger, Natela challenges the belief that success comes from relentless hard work. Instead, she argues for a smarter approach through prioritization and delegation, while exposing the fear and control issues that hold us back. Connect with Natela: | | Timestamps: (00:00) The Two Schools of Thought: Hard Work vs. Smart Work (01:04) The Perils of Overworking: Burnout and Diminishing...
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Embracing Your Entrepreneurial Identity | Ep 3
Beyond the Ledger with Natela Shenon
"People get so lost in the weeds, they don't reflect on who they really are." Many entrepreneurs fall into the trap of trying to be the artistic visionary, motivational leader, and strategic operator all at once. In this episode of Beyond The Ledger, Natela argues that the most successful businesses have founders who identify their dominant entrepreneurial strength - whether as a creative, a motivator, or the big-picture executive - and structure their roles accordingly. Connect with Natela: | | Timestamps: (00:00) The Trio of Success: Artist, Leader, and Entrepreneur...
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How to Be a Better Leader | Ep 2
Beyond the Ledger with Natela Shenon
"We just think that everyone should automatically follow us because we have some kind of authority over them. And I actually think that that's very counterproductive." In this episode of Beyond The Ledger, Natela shatters the myth that authority equals leadership, instead advocating for the idea that true leaders inspire, mentor, and transform their teams. Connect with Natela: | | Timestamps: (00:01) The Essence of Humility: Embracing Your Humanity (00:57) The Never-Ending Journey: A Leader's Constant Evolution (01:50) The Danger of Power: Avoiding Arrogance (02:32)...
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How You've Been Conditioned to Be Afraid | Ep 1
Beyond the Ledger with Natela Shenon
Why are we afraid? How does fears shape our decisions and behaviors? And how can we overcome it? In this episode of Beyond The Ledger, Natela explores the intersection of human psychology, childhood conditioning, self awareness, and how it affects our personal and professional lives. Connect with Natela: | | Timestamps: (00:47) Classical conditioning explained. (03:05) Childhood perfectionism's impact. (05:02) Overcoming mental blocks. (07:50) Benefits of facing fears. (08:33) Personal anxiety journey. (09:53) Strategies for confronting fears.
info_outline"We just think that everyone should automatically follow us because we have some kind of authority over them. And I actually think that that's very counterproductive."
In this episode of Beyond The Ledger, Natela shatters the myth that authority equals leadership, instead advocating for the idea that true leaders inspire, mentor, and transform their teams.
Connect with Natela:
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Timestamps:
(00:01) The Essence of Humility: Embracing Your Humanity
(00:57) The Never-Ending Journey: A Leader's Constant Evolution
(01:50) The Danger of Power: Avoiding Arrogance
(02:32) Leading with Authenticity: Being Approachable
(06:23) Seeking Understanding: Identifying Unique Strengths
(09:41) Inspiring Growth: Empowering Through Encouragement
(11:54) Fostering Creativity and Unleashing Potential