The Leader's Table by Diana Murphy
Welcome to the Leader’s Table Podcast: Powerful Conversations That Matter A podcast for leaders who are learning that life doesn’t have to be so hard. Listen in on candid, supportive, and future-focused conversations. Conversations are rocket fuel because they ignite ideas and create a safe space for stories that support others. Join Diana, a life and mindset coach, as she shares the table with colleagues who are innovating while serving their communities. Grab your coffee and lean into a new, vibrant way of living and leading as a business owner. Whether a solo episode or an interview, you’ll walk away with supportive insight and tools you can plug into your life now.
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Exit With Ease, with Janise Graham and Diana Murphy, Part 6- Celebrating at the Finish Line
07/02/2024
Exit With Ease, with Janise Graham and Diana Murphy, Part 6- Celebrating at the Finish Line
In the final installment of the Exit With Ease series in “The Leader’s Table by Diana Murphy” Podcast, Diana and Janise Graham discuss the complex emotional and psychological journey business owners face “at the finish line” as they complete the sale of their business. They emphasize the importance of starting with the end in mind and the transition from business life to personal life. The conversation covers key aspects such as celebrating milestones, managing family dynamics, and the 'baton passing' process. Janise and Diana stress the need for planning, visualizing a future without the business, and the benefits of involving a coach or mentor. They share inspiring stories of business owners who successfully navigated their transitions by engaging in charitable activities, mentoring, or exploring new passions. The episode concludes with practical advice on finding fulfillment and maintaining a sense of value post-sale. 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 00:43 The Emotional Journey of Selling a Business 01:47 Life After Selling: Finding New Purpose 04:55 Success Stories and Inspirations 06:51 The Importance of Celebration and Transition 14:20 Family Dynamics and Baton Passing 24:00 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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Exit With Ease, with Janise Graham and Diana Murphy, Part 5 - Understanding Business Valuation in Owner Exits
07/01/2024
Exit With Ease, with Janise Graham and Diana Murphy, Part 5 - Understanding Business Valuation in Owner Exits
In the fifth installment of Exit With Ease, Diana Murphy and Janise Graham dive into the crucial topic of business valuations in the context of owner exits. They explore the emotional and technical aspects of valuation, factors influencing it, and the importance of having an expert advisory team. They also touch on the challenges owners face when confronted with unexpected valuation numbers and emphasize the need for individualized exit strategies. Be sure to listen to Part 6, the conclusion of the Exit With Ease series from “The Leader’s Table by Diana Murphy.” 00:00 Introduction to Owner's Exit 00:45 Understanding Business Valuations 02:17 Key Factors in Valuation 05:14 Emotional Impact of Valuation 09:49 Navigating Offers and Transitions 17:15 Final Thoughts and Advice 26:13 Conclusion and Next Steps
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Exit With Ease with Janise Graham and Diana Muphy, Part 4 - Building Your Dream Exit Team
06/28/2024
Exit With Ease with Janise Graham and Diana Muphy, Part 4 - Building Your Dream Exit Team
In this episode of Exit With Ease, Diana and Janise focus on the critical steps business owners should take when anticipating an exit or sale. They emphasize the importance of assembling a dream team of expert advisors, including attorneys, bankers, CPAs, wealth advisors, and insurance professionals, to navigate the complexities of the process. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Janice illustrates the benefits of having the right people in place, fostering efficient decision-making, and safeguarding long-term relationships with existing advisors. Diana and Janise offer valuable insights for business owners on preparing for a smooth and successful business transition. 00:00 Welcome to The Leader's Table 00:48 Introducing the Dream Team Concept 02:50 Key Advisors for Business Success 08:35 The Importance of a Cohesive Team 12:15 Navigating Advisor Transitions 23:55 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes
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Exit With Ease, with Janise Graham and Diana Murphy, Part 3-Empowering Business Owners with KPIs
06/27/2024
Exit With Ease, with Janise Graham and Diana Murphy, Part 3-Empowering Business Owners with KPIs
Welcome to Part 3 of Exit With Ease with Janise Graham and Diana Murphy. This conversation covers how KPIs function as a barometer for business health, setting and achieving SMART goals, and maintaining realistic and actionable indicators. Janise emphasizes breaking down large goals into smaller, manageable steps to avoid overwhelm, while Diana highlights the importance of consistent communication and delegation. The episode provides practical insights and encourages owners to view their business data from a place of curiosity and strategic adjustment rather than judgment. 00:00 Introduction and Meeting Janice 00:46 Series Overview and Episode Breakdown 01:04 Diving into KPIs 02:04 Overcoming Overwhelm with KPIs 02:58 Setting and Measuring SMART Goals 05:02 Real-Life Examples and Strategies 08:54 The Importance of Regular Check-Ins 14:07 Delegation and Team Responsibility 19:09 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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Exit With Ease, with Janise Graham and Diana Murphy, Part 2- Creating Business Legacy and Ease with SOPs
06/26/2024
Exit With Ease, with Janise Graham and Diana Murphy, Part 2- Creating Business Legacy and Ease with SOPs
Exit With Ease, Part 2 features a detailed conversation between Diana Murphy and Janise Graham, author and business strategist, about the importance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in creating systemic ease for business owners. The hosts discuss transitioning from the emotional elements explored in the first episode to practical business strategies in this episode. Janise emphasizes SOPs as foundational structures for business stability and growth, advocating for a mindset shift among owners to cultivate a systematic approach to running their businesses. The conversation covers how SOPs clarify company missions, enhance customer and employee experiences, and prepare businesses for scaling or exit by documenting processes and ensuring consistency across operations. Janise and Diana share insights on overcoming the overwhelm of implementing SOPs through gradual, simplified approaches and leveraging internal and external resources. They underscore the lasting value and increased operational efficiency that SOPs bring to businesses of all sizes, ultimately facilitating smoother transitions for owners looking to exit or scale their ventures. 00:00 Welcome & Series Introduction 00:27 The Power of SOPs for Business Legacy 01:30 Deep Dive into Standard Operating Procedures 05:45 Simplifying SOP Implementation 09:06 Overcoming Owner Hesitations & Empowering Teams 13:35 The Critical Role of SOPs in Business Sales & Scaling 22:12 Creating Operational Ease and Value 24:55 Mindset Shifts for Successful SOP Integration
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Exit With Ease, with Janise Graham and Diana Murphy, Part 1 - Navigating Business Exit With Heart
06/25/2024
Exit With Ease, with Janise Graham and Diana Murphy, Part 1 - Navigating Business Exit With Heart
Host Diana Murphy introduces a new series within "The Leader's Table by DIana Murphy," guiding business owners through the process of exiting their business, hosted alongside business strategist and author, In this first discussion of six, they cover the importance of approaching exit planning with emotional intelligence and understanding, highlighting the common fears and misconceptions business owners face when considering selling their business. Diana and Janise emphasize the importance of aligning exit strategies with personal values and the emotional aspects of leaving a business. The discussion includes advice on how to start planning an exit by understanding one's emotional drivers and fears, and engaging in strategic thinking about the future. Key takeaways include acknowledging fears, understanding the emotional aspects of exiting, and the importance of open conversations and planning for a future beyond business ownership. 00:00 Welcome to the Leaders Table: Introducing the Series 05:15 The Heart of Exiting: Emotions, Dreams, and Fears 08:52 Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Business Exit 19:37 Dreaming Big and Confronting Fears: Practical Steps for Business Owners 24:33 Wrapping Up: Embracing the Emotional and Logical Journey of Exit Planning
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Introduction to the ‘Exit With Ease’ Series
06/25/2024
Introduction to the ‘Exit With Ease’ Series
Diana Murphy introduces a podcast series, “Exit With Ease with Janise Graham and Diana Murphy,” designed to guide business owners through the emotional and practical challenges of exiting their businesses. Over six episodes, Diana and her guest Janise Graham, author of 'Leaving in Style', provide insights into the mindset shifts and actionable steps necessary for a successful exit. The series also addresses the impact of grief, the new responsibilities that come with selling a business, and the importance of having the right support system. Diana invites listeners to engage with her additional resources, including a free coaching session to gain clarity on their exit vision. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast Series 00:47 Meet the Guest: Janise Graham 01:07 Invitation to Engage 01:45 The Importance of Clarity 02:25 Understanding the Owner's Perspective 04:23 Challenges in the Exit Process 05:32 Emotional Aspects of Exiting 06:18 Creating a Successful Exit 07:26 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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78. Embracing Grief's Lessons, with guest Annabelle Chamberlain
05/29/2024
78. Embracing Grief's Lessons, with guest Annabelle Chamberlain
Annabelle Chamberlain and I had a profound conversation about transforming the way we handle grief. Both of us are from the Life Coach School and we talked about personal experiences and professional insights into managing grief beyond the conventional understanding. Annabelle shared her journey through the grief of losing her father and how it propelled her into specializing in grief coaching, focusing on helping others regain control over their emotions, reconnect with themselves, and enhance their productivity and passion amidst pain. We talked about the societal attitudes towards grief, the physical and psychological impacts of grief, and practical strategies for working through it, such as self-compassion, understanding brain changes during grief, the importance of rest, and employing warmth and comfort for healing. Listen as we uncover the power of embracing grief to fuel personal growth and the generational shift towards a healthier, more open approach to managing emotional challenges. 01:35 Exploring Grief Beyond Loss: Annabelle's Professional Insight 06:21 The Science of Grief: Understanding Brain Changes 09:09 Practical Advice: Navigating Life and Productivity Through Grief 16:54 Personal Stories and the Power of Self-Compassion 22:37 Finding Your Inner Child in the Healing Process 24:22 Embracing Emotional Wisdom: A Personal Journey 24:49 The Power of Trusting Your Inner Wisdom 25:25 Navigating Life's Challenges with Emotional Intelligence 25:39 A Wedding Day Lesson: Embracing the Unexpected 27:56 The Transformative Power of Acknowledging Emotions 28:01 Navigating Divorce and Emotional Growth 31:56 Practical Tools for Emotional Healing and Growth 34:37 The Healing Power of Physical Comfort and Self-Care 38:34 Embracing Grief as a Path to Joy and Healing 41:54 Rethinking Grief: A New Approach to Life's Challenges 46:13 Conclusion: The Journey of Emotional Resilience
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77. Navigating Bold Moves: From Midlife Crisis to Midlife Click with Kristen Rocco, Bold and Noteworthy Marketing
05/09/2024
77. Navigating Bold Moves: From Midlife Crisis to Midlife Click with Kristen Rocco, Bold and Noteworthy Marketing
Welcome back to "The Leaders Table." I’m your host, Diana Murphy, and today’s episode is truly special. Joining me is the incredible Kristen Rocco, who specializes in bold and noteworthy branding, —a theme that resonates deeply with my own journey into more vulnerable, authentic business practices. Kristen and I first crossed paths at a networking dinner, and it was instantly clear that we shared similar values and experiences. Today, we dive into the concept of the "Midlife Click" versus the midlife crisis. This idea, brought to the table by Kristen, explores how significant life transitions can lead to powerful moments of clarity and transformation, rather than crisis. We also unpack the nuances of branding, the importance of aligning your business with your personal values, and how to make bold moves that resonate with your core identity. Kristen’s approach to marketing focuses on building nurturing relationships between brands and their audiences, a philosophy that has significantly influenced my own branding experiences. Lastly, Kristen shares the "Bold Moves Recipe," a framework she’s developed from her own experiences and those of her podcast guests, which includes understanding your desires deeply, leveraging your relationships (the 'who'), and taking decisive action. This episode is for anyone standing at the crossroads of a significant life decision, contemplating their next big move. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a corporate executive, or someone exploring your next chapter, there’s something in this conversation for you. For more on Kristen’s work and to dive into the world of impactful branding, visit . And for those of you new to the podcast, welcome to the table. This is where we have the conversations we’re all dying to have and make the bold moves we’re all dying to make. Thank you for joining us at "The Leaders Table." Remember, your journey is as significant as the destination. Embrace it, and make your next move boldly. 01:11 Diving into Midlife Crisis vs. Midlife Click 02:43 Kristen Rocco's Journey: From Corporate to Bold Entrepreneur 04:26 The Power of Branding and Making Bold Moves 07:10 Introducing the Bold Moves Podcast and Its Impact 11:06 Unpacking the Midlife Click Phenomenon 16:54 Research Insights: Midlife Crisis Revisited 23:21 Navigating Career Transitions with Courage 27:12 Unlocking Curiosity and Energy Shifts 28:32 Embracing Change and the Power of Coaching 30:11 The Entrepreneurial Leap: From Layoff to Launch 31:01 Building a Bold and Noteworthy Brand 34:08 The Midlife Click: From Crisis to Clarity 39:24 Defining Success on Your Own Terms 41:52 The Power of Alignment and Bold Moves 46:41 Connecting and Sharing Bold Stories
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76. The Minimalist Entrepreneur with Anita Henderson
03/19/2024
76. The Minimalist Entrepreneur with Anita Henderson
You do not want to miss the insights and light bulb shares that happened in this conversation with author Anita Henderson. Becoming the Minimalist Entrepreneur: Lessons from My Journey to Work Less, Earn More and Play More is a memoir packed with encouraging insights and great nuggets learned along the way. Dig into this podcast and expect to be encouraged and inspired by new ways of thinking about becoming a minimalist IN your business. As an experienced entrepreneur, Anita shares with us how to focus on what is truly important. This conversation was a powerful reminder of staying focused on YOUR genius and values as you decide where to put your time and energy in your business. We cover SO many topics but ALL through this lens of her 3 pillars: Clarify, Simplify and Focus. This podcast exemplifies WHY I started The Leader's table to give you a behind the scenes conversation that illuminates great business practice, thought leadership and fabulous coaching insights that support your BIG growth and BIG moves this year. Enjoy! You can find Anita's website here: Her author resources are here:
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75. Self Love IS Rocket Fuel for Leaders
02/23/2024
75. Self Love IS Rocket Fuel for Leaders
In today’s episode, I will let you in on some of the paths to embracing personal growth and business transformation. On my journey of becoming single after 40 years of marriage, I learned the importance of self-love, identity shifts, and creating a supportive social life. Initially uncomfortable, I challenged societal norms and expectations, emphasizing the need to honor my emotions and create a healthy relationship with myself. This practice of honoring my real felt experience applies to how ALL OF US experience life and growth. As a business owner, being single brings its own challenges. The remedy — you guessed it — self-love and compassion. Transitions that are tough, yes, offering yourself grace, self-love and compassion are so. powerful and effective for your growth of stepping into what is next. Listen in and discover: How to honor your singleness and understand its deeper meaning The shift to help you find joy in the middle of a big identity shift The story about how I took myself on two big solo trips (and how I do this today!) The key to learning how to trust your intuition How to create beautiful boundaries and lead from your heart Join my list, check me out https://dianamurphycoaching.com/
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74. Nurturing romance IS a healthy leadership strategy-- Bonnie Daneker: Stoplights are for Kissing
02/08/2024
74. Nurturing romance IS a healthy leadership strategy-- Bonnie Daneker: Stoplights are for Kissing
Welcome to our first REAL episode of the Leader's Table. Bonnie and I have a lively conversation with all the why's & how's of creating great connection with simple loving gestures. And why this can be so important for healthy leadership. Learn how investing in loving gestures and creating small moments of connection with a loved one ARE the key to: Supporting your well-being as a leader. Helping with the guilt of those long work days and business trips. Building a routine that supports you and helps you to process work related stress. In this interview with Bonnie Daneker, author of the book: Stoplights are for Kissing we discuss how these small gestures between you and your partner can be just the connection you need right now. The inspiration for Stoplights are for Kissing came from The Book of Awesome (by Neil Pasricha) meets1000+ Little Habits of Happy, Successful Relationships (by Marc and Angel Chernoff) and Bonnie's beautiful research. Diana mentions the resource of following @yungpueblo and his recent book around relationships and healing: The Way Forward. ___________________ Whether we’re together as a new couple, in a seasoned partnership, or looking for that special someone, we want to feel good about our intimate connections. Too often, work, kids, family, and community obligations threaten that private, inner space. In Stoplights Are For Kissing: 52 Small Gestures To Sustain Love In Your Relationship, author Bonnie Daneker addresses intimacy with her collection of simple, shareable ideas to keep romance alive. The gift book, beautifully illustrated by Eevie Lanier, offers easy, repeatable ways to grow closer to your partner. These gestures of affection, some planned and some surprising, pay back in multiples over time – unlike a single expected gesture per year – to create a fulfilling, sustainable marriage or relationship. Connect with Bonnie Here: Bonnie can be reached through email (), her , or on . You can get her book at Amazon, Wal Mart or on her website: https://www.bonniebdaneker.com/
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73: Welcome to the Leader's Table Podcast
12/15/2023
73: Welcome to the Leader's Table Podcast
This podcast introduces a fresh way of doing business for me. I’m bringing to the table conversations to inspire, clarify and embolden you to do what YOU know you’re called to do in the world. Yes, your business is a calling no matter what your actual business is. And Leadership is brave…….welcome to the party! In this podcast: I will cover that one of my sources of shame growing up is actually around one of my biggest gifts and strengths-conversation. What to do if some parts of your business don't fit anymore. A conversation about why I'm bringing this new format to you now. Questions to ponder: Is there a part of your life that doesn’t fit? If so, can you give that some attention? No big changes are required, giving yourself permission to entertain a change or a shift can give you the clarity you need to say Hell Yes I’m doing that or no not now but if I shift this….that could change everything. What got your attention as I shared this journey of doing something new? Is there one desire you can honor by just admitting that you want it? Is there something you do that actually brought criticism before in your life? Interesting, isn't it? These were some of the questions I was asking as I grew through this recent journey in my life. I hope you’ll be encouraged to honor your heart here as well. Would you love to join me for a candid and important conversation in our industry? Just email me . Let's Chat. Welcome to The Leaders Table A podcast for leaders who are learning that life doesn’t have to be so hard. Listen in on candid, supportive, and future-focused conversations. Conversations are rocket fuel because they ignite ideas and create a safe space for stories that support others. Join Diana, a life and mindset coach, as she shares the table with colleagues who are innovating while serving their communities. Grab your coffee and lean into a new, vibrant way of living and leading as a business owner. Whether a solo episode or an interview, you’ll walk away with supportive insight and tools you can plug into your life now.
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72. How Soulful Entrepreneurs Can Run a Profitable Business With Bridgette Boucha
09/11/2023
72. How Soulful Entrepreneurs Can Run a Profitable Business With Bridgette Boucha
The No Regrets-Just Joy theme continues..... What a thrill to bring Bridgette back on the podcast. Our first conversation was amazing, episode link below. Just wait until you hear about her new book and get the inside track to a healthier and more powerful mindset around Money. Her book launch day is TODAY, September 12th, let's celebrate with her and dig into our powerful conversation around money. What we covered, you do NOT want to miss the talking points we covered: Your Money Story – the root of our relationship with money and how it shows up in business The significance of creating aligned financial strategies and what happens when you don’t The 4 R’s of the Money Queen Model – what they are and why they’re important This was a powerful and energetic and nuanced conversation around our experiences and Bridgette's personal experience. Bio: Meet Bridgette Boucha (boo-shay). Lover of all things travel, wine, and belly laughs. Bridgette is a CFO, speaker and author. As a former corporate CFO turned CFO for entrepreneurs, she advises from her lived experiences in scaling her own business. She helps business owners make their money work FOR them so they can use numbers to make aligned financial decisions. Her soulful approach to financial strategy, professional development and personal empowerment has helped hundreds of business owners simplify their money so they can run a profitable business while living a FULLER life. Links: Buy the book: Money Queen (available 9/12/23) IG: Website: Previous Podcast with Bridgette Apple Podcast:
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71. How I’m Honoring What I’m Compelled To Create — Getting Coached Live by Caryn Gillen
07/24/2023
71. How I’m Honoring What I’m Compelled To Create — Getting Coached Live by Caryn Gillen
Creating No Regrets Just Joy with insightful coaching. One of my favorite coaches, Caryn Gillen, invited me to be coached on her podcast. Yup, live coaching, no prepared script and it was a great session for me on a day I really needed it. I’m sharing this with you today because I am still benefiting myself from listening to it. Let me know if you do as well. To benefit from this episode: Listen in to see in real time what a powerful coaching conversation is. Listen in as Caryn asks questions and answer them for yourself. See spaces where you’re getting insight and a new way to look at the decisions you’re making. This is how I’m getting to a space in my life and work: No Regrets Just Joy! Yes, coaches hire coaches. I think the best ones do!!! Is it time for you to hire one? Enjoy! Caryn coached me at a very pivotal time 3 years ago, in my coaching practice. She coaches me well here because she knows me but also because she is a great coach that asks the BEST questions. You can find Caryn on instagram and the web @caryngillen And her podcast The Remarkable Life is right here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-remarkable-life-podcast-with-caryn-gillen/id1559453393 Takeaways For You Can you honor what you feel compelled to do as a leader of your business? Can you see where your own agreements/structures are getting in your way? Can you start trusting yourself more deeply by honoring YOUR creative flow, choosing to have some white space and doing things differently? Even if it is just 2 hours a week!!! What am I doing differently? How can I shift how I operate my business to honor this? Choosing to be fully seen, what could that do for you or your team? Evaluating my agreements and creating new ones Staying in integrity with the work I’m doing and what I need Honoring what I’m compelled to share My Personal Sum Up: Own that I can honor what I’m compelled to create This is my business plan, I can operationalize how I’m wired to work and create. This is generational change work, I can go first. I’m doing things differently and that is a good thing. Choose that being myself is not only enough but a powerful force. Want more? Just shoot me an email and we'll make sure you hear about my Master Classes and opportunitites for coaching. [email protected]
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70. Processing Emotion and Cultivating Awareness in Real-Time
07/10/2023
70. Processing Emotion and Cultivating Awareness in Real-Time
No Regrets-Just Joy Series I struggle with what I am sharing with you today. I did not have a natural way of processing emotion. I have been great my entire life at stuffing it. In today’s episode I share the HOW of processing emotion and the WHY it is important. There is joy and insight on the other side, I promise. Our natural reaction is to avoid emotion, especially the really uncomfortable ones. Listen in on this episode on how powerful and insightful it can be to learn to stay with and process emotion instead. From compartmentalisation to an embodied experience is how I am moving through challenges with more ease. I want this for you too! This is all about Cultivating Awareness in ALL Circumstances Processing Emotion in Real Time Talking Points Awareness New Level of Self-Compassion Process Emotions & Walk Through with More Ease vs Stuffing or Resisting Behind the Curtain Trust More Deeply Honor Your Desires Recognize Your Red Flags Honest Conversations When is this work helpful? Making Big Moves in Your Life: Identity Shifts When you shift how you are doing life: from corporate to running your own practice, empty nesting, making more money, doing anything new. Lean into Radical Honesty with yourself first Hold space to experience opposing emotions at the same time Do Not Wait until you Feel Better When Life Circumstances are TOUGH Divorce, death, any type of trauma (even the pandemic) A Guide to navigate big emotions and grief (therapist, coaching) Honoring these deep emotions can help to prevent anxiety Journal identify what is going on and allow the emotions Rant!!! Watch a sad movie Slow down and allow the emotions to NOT get stuck in this emotion or story There is no one right way to process grief or deep emotion Why process emotion on purpose Insight & Clarity Letting go of Ugly Stories Joy & Delight A new strength in self Daily Practice 2 Word Check In Feelings Wheel “Learn to drop that shield, protecting you from your own emotions. They are to be experienced and expressed. This is internal vulnerability. This will serve you in so many ways. I promise." If this has worked powerfully for me I know it can work for you as well. Be in touch, join me for a quick check in chat: https://dianamurphycoaching.as.me/?appointmentType=1809191
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69. How Overidentifying as a Business Owner Got in My Way of Living a Great Life
06/19/2023
69. How Overidentifying as a Business Owner Got in My Way of Living a Great Life
Diana is back on the mic solo style! This is a powerful episode where she shares how Overidentifying as a Business Owner is what got in my way of living a great life! Turns out that living a full life creates a full business. Take Aways: How a Revenue Goal can get in the way of your great work Focus on the Impact you're making vs the gap in reaching your goals Making Relationships a Priority vs IF I have extra time Travel doesn't take AWAY from your business it's a HUGE value add Turns out you can run a business and thrive AND have a great full life Questions to ask yourself: Are you saying no to things because you always think, "I have to work" or "I can't I'm running a business."? Can you look behind your no's and the thoughts behind it and lean into your LIFE and some TIME outside running your business? Start small, start now. Want support, powerful conversations and learning to ask better questions so YOU too can Over Live instead of Over Work? . I start with prospective clients with a quick (15 minutes) get to know you phone call.
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70. Your Uniqueness IS the Way to a Growing Business with Mwale and Chantel Henry
05/29/2023
70. Your Uniqueness IS the Way to a Growing Business with Mwale and Chantel Henry
Listen into this vibrant and encouraging discussion with owners Chantel and Mwale. They run the League of Experts community. Of course their work is right up my alley, they LOVE helping owners lean into their unique edge & genius as they grow their businesses. Takeaways: You can meet your husband and business partner at the same time. What a beautiful love and life story they share on how they met at a Las Vegas business conference. Follow your gut and confirm your choices, and your relationships with mature synergistic conversations. Embrace your differences, your uniqueness not sameness is a contribution. Honor your calling what you are made to do As experts, our professional training can get in our way as we start marketing and building our business. Identifying what your Unique Service Proposition is key to growth Ask the question: what impact do you want to make, why are you opening your business, who do you want to serve? Look at your business at a 10,000 ft view, reconnect to your brilliance. This is how Mwale and Chantel rescue your genius!!! How? Clear on your idea, Clear on Sales and then lean into PR and Marketing. This Is the Mastery/Monetization and Momentum pillars they use in their business. Last but not least DO NOT WAIT to do the thing, open that business or try a new idea or product. Bio With 15 years of combined experience in the consulting and publicity industry, Mwale and Chantel have successfully guided over 1,300 people on their writing journey. As leaders, Mwale and Chantel understand the challenges that many experts face when it comes to creating core intellectual property and turning it into a successful product or service. Known as the “Book Boss,” Mwale is passionate about helping experts leverage their knowledge to increase sales while expanding their business using their intellectual property. Chantel Henry is a highly requested speaker and transformational coach. She has taken her message of resilience around the globe as she helps others use their story and expertise to increase their success and significance. Community Link
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69. Turning Disappointments into Business Success with Dr. Benjamin Ritter
05/22/2023
69. Turning Disappointments into Business Success with Dr. Benjamin Ritter
Prepared to be encouraged by this authentic conversation between 2 coaches who have seen it all: pivots, disappointments and also aligned results. Ben and I get into the nitty gritty of the way to create a resilient mindset as you grow your business and make important decisions on what your committed to going forward. About Ben: Dr. Benjamin Ritter, founder of Live for Yourself Consulting, is a leadership and career coach, Talent Development Executive, values geek, international speaker, online course instructor, and podcaster (The Executive, and The Live for Yourself Revolution), who’s passionate about guiding leaders to be the leader of their own career and create a career they love. With over 11 years of experience working with clients from companies such as Amazon, Coursera, Doordash, Google, Fiserv, Northwestern, Pinterest, and Yelp, Ben understands how to navigate any career path you decide you want to travel. From empowering professionals to get unstuck, to guiding senior leadership on how to stand out from the competition, develop executive presence, and feel confident in being a leader, Ben is an expert in his field and will guide you toward truly living for yourself at work and in life. Ben received his Doctorate in Organizational Leadership with a focus on value congruence and job satisfaction and earned an MBA in entrepreneurial management, and an MPH in health policy administration. Find Dr. Benjamin Ritter on Linked In and on his website: Ben’s guide: Topics we discussed: When is it time to close something down that you have created – a business, community, a niche? How do you do this? Ben’s story can give you some powerful insights on how to do this when it is time. How to recognize when it is time to make a pivot. What can ‘closing’ something down give you more as you move forward? What is possible? Business ownership and how we can be overly attached to the business. Is it getting in our way of creating what we really want in our lives? Looking at a healthy relationship with your business, making the right decisions. Remembering what we are capable of from ALL of our life experiences. How fully committing to an endeavor no matter the results creates success. It changes everything. If something isn’t working, getting curious vs deciding ‘it is not working’. Get curious and dig into the issues at hand. One tweak can make a huge difference. How to stop taking disappointing results and dig in with curiosity to solve for the issues at hand. Ask better questions as you’re evaluating the health of your business. Be the leader you are craving in your own business or career.
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68. Leading Through Imposter Syndrome and the Power of Saying No With Jeremy Price
05/15/2023
68. Leading Through Imposter Syndrome and the Power of Saying No With Jeremy Price
I had an absolute blast interviewing the man behind this podcast. Jeremy created the music for my podcast and produces every episode. He calls himself a sound designer. I couldn’t wait to share this interview with you, his story of moving from a corporate space and creating a audio editing business of his own. The first thought Jeremy shared was that when he produced The Regret-proof podcast, he was triggered by some of the concepts I shared BECAUSE he too was experiencing what so many of my business owner clients face. Listen in as Jeremy shares how he stepped in fully as a business owner after working for Apple and a tech company. He led his own business through imposter syndrome and learned to run his business in a way that served him and his clients well. Takeaways: It’s easy to sell when you LOVE what you do Hard part knowing your value as you’re learning to run your business You have to sell your business to your family as you invest early on Less time (becoming a parent) helped him be more productive Step on the gas…..came from being more selective in projects he wanted to do VS taking everything on he could handle He matched his BEST work with people he wanted to work with, less was more. Moved to sound effects, mixing vs creating music and scores after working on projects he found he loved His unique edge: set proper timeline expectations and guide clients through that process and delivered His integrity showed up in how he honestly communicated timelines in a very deadline oriented industry. Learning that turning down work is a growth move NO’s are our biggest growth tool. Valuing your time with premium pricing was everything for him Best surprise in business growth A REFERRAL from a REFERRAL… The way you serve your current clients creates this ‘unexpected’ result. What can you do without…..be careful of overlearning the tech and the systems or a new certification that goes beyond what you really need to serve clients. How do you know, when to make a shift, when you love what you’re doing AND those you create for also are SO THANKFUL. Learn from your Bad Decisions, reflect on what projects worked and which didn’t. Leaning into what you’re wired to do is everything! Jeremy Price on all the spaces Need help with your podcast?
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67. Embracing a Stick to It Mentality for Greater Success with Pouya Kadairi
05/08/2023
67. Embracing a Stick to It Mentality for Greater Success with Pouya Kadairi
Pouya Haidari 5.5.23 Listen to this high energy interview with Pouya Haidari. He specializes in sales but has so much to share about his journey as an owner. Pouya shares that one of his personality traits was being stubborn by nature. That stick to it mentality has really given him great success. I most loved hearing about his early departure from corporate because he KNEW this didn’t fit him. He learned to scale but also learned quickly as an owner the type of business model that worked best for him. Prepare to be inspired. Takeaways: Honor that leap of faith and desire to do something different EVEN if it doesn’t look like everyone. Age has no bearing on when you become a business owner. “The hardest, most challengings decisions have been the BEST ones in my life.” Being stubborn can pay off in business ownership, but so can curiosity. Pouya came upon a lot of success of being perseverant but also staying curious at the same time. Other’s advice doesn’t always sync with what we are to do as owners, nor how we want to run things. Our way IS the way. Learning along the way with failures, success and insight are THE growth engine. Your confidence comes from doing (taking risks) and seeing (evaluating the results). Make sure your decisions align powerfully with your vision. Listen in to learn a non salesy way to SELL. Your potential is limitless. You can contact Pouya and learn more on his website: https://www.pouyahaidari.com/
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66. Tapping Into Your Values To Drive Personal and Business Growth With Jacqui Schinnerer
05/01/2023
66. Tapping Into Your Values To Drive Personal and Business Growth With Jacqui Schinnerer
I contacted Jacqueline for an interview after she shared a great post on LInkedIn that really got my intention. Listen into another Smart, Brave High Integrity trusted advisor who bring commercial banking to the small business owner. I loved our interview, you will too. Jacqueline spent over twenty years in business banking before starting Commercial Capital Solutions. She identified the need for small business owners to have unbiased options and expert guidance to help them secure the best financing solutions tailored to their unique needs. "Our mission is to provide a concierge experience where clients can trust their best interests are looked after." So many nuggets here: Understanding the 'solo' experience that ownership entails & how to manage that Learning to ask for help and support Being an owner requires you to level up and grow as a leader How to manage the identity shift from employee to owner How to handle the overwhelm of new business Knowing which clients to say no to How to stop taking business twists and turns personally The art of self forgiveness that you don't know everything I loved her system of growth when issues arrived: Re Evaluate Learn Set Reasonable Expectations I loved this interview because it was a powerful demonstration of how our values are a key driver of our growth. When Jacqui focused on her integrity and being vulnerable and authentic, this informed her decision making and how to build her team. Bottom line: nothing is more attractive to our clients than when we stay in touch with serving them with integrity and a personalized approach. Jacqui lives this value strongly bringing banking solutions to her small business clients. You can reach Jacqueline at commercialcapitalsolutions.com
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65. To Scale or Not to Scale with Robert Stephens
04/24/2023
65. To Scale or Not to Scale with Robert Stephens
just loved my conversation with Robert, we’re colleagues in Atlanta and when I heard his story of scaling and then deciding NOT scale and why, I knew you had to hear the story. To scale or not to scale? Join us for this vibrant discussion around scaling. Robert as a Financial professional loves helping companies to scale. But is scaling for you? Listen into Roberts story of his own business build and his discernment on knowing whether scaling was for him and his practice and lifestyle. We are not ALL meant to scale!!! Listen for your own insights as Robert shares his story AND his expertise in scaling. Nuggets: When life hands you ‘bad news’, make sure you listen to your mentors…..they will see the opportunity before you do. Slow growth in early business building can take longer than you think, but it doesn’t mean it isn’t working. We become translators as trusted advisors, Robert & Diana share their growth in learning to speak to their clients in their language. Robert is a translator of numbers for his clients, what is YOUR unique edge? Our Culture says growth and scaling is the only way to be successful as a business owner……not always the case. Scaling can take you as the owner OUT of your genius & expertise. Our businesses are meant to serves us NOT the other way around. We need to buck our corporate culture mentality. How saying No to some clients help you to serve your clients better. This IS a Lifestyle business in the best way ever: With Zoom capability and acceptance Robert has worked remotely from the Grand Canyon, the beach and Colorado. Full work days waking up to amazing locations. Robert’s ‘not scale’ mindset for his own business changed his lifestyle, his profitability and gave him more of a chance to do what he loves. Robert follows the 3 R’s as he builds and makes decisions in his business. Respect, Responsibility and Relationships. What could he have left out of his business build? Everyone else’s expectations and business plan! Robert Stephens is managing partner of CFO Navigator. As a fractional Chief Financial Officer, Robert fills a critical gap for growing privately held businesses and non-profit organizations that do not have the budget or need for a full-time CFO. Having advised over 75+ organizations during his 30+ year career, Robert strives to bring “Wall Street” worthy financial expertise to local “Main Street” companies by turning his financial insight into their business foresight. For more information, visit . You can reach him cell phone at 404-642-2688
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64. Your Unlimited Potential and Giving Back with V Krishna Lakkineni
04/17/2023
64. Your Unlimited Potential and Giving Back with V Krishna Lakkineni
There are so many nuggets in this vibrant interview. Be sure to get to know VK and his work better by checking out his . His Ted Talk is great. I loved the opportunity to interview VK, listening to his story of business building you learn so much about him. VK teaches us something important, seeing our FULL potential. Hint: it’s unlimited! He built his business and helps others build their business with their passion vs having a focus on just revenue building. He encourages his clients to give back in the communities where they do business as well as to the charities they hold dear to their heart. Nuggets for you on this podcast: Take big inspiration from others and distill it for your business. Start taking risks Start giving back now Live with gratitude Mindset created every opportunity for him. He was open to all that came his way. Focus on the Present: Past is Fear; Future is Expectations. The only thing that exists is what is in the present. Surrender to what is right here; don’t overreact to negative consequences. Be detached from results so you can focus on clients, your passion and moving through your challenges. Shift overthinking into being humble and curious. Maintain high standards, your genius is what the world needs. Create your future growth by how you show up today Saying yes to being in a room with influential people is everything. So much learning, inspiration and huge opportunity. where this played out for him. The power of White space: our best ideas come when we’re OFF OF WORK Look for your Spark of Genius and GO! Take the Lead and Go Forward You don’t need a lot of money to start a business. You need to start taking action on your business idea and the money will come if you are serving others and solving key problems for them. ***Feeding 200 Children in India is VK’s favorite charity right now. WEBSITE & SOCIALS Are you in the process of Regret-proofing? Want more out of your business and life right now with more ease and leaning into your genius and vision? Just shoot me an email: [email protected]
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63. Navigating Challenges With Real Estate Business Growth with Kim Wachtel
01/30/2023
63. Navigating Challenges With Real Estate Business Growth with Kim Wachtel
Come meet client and now friend Kim Wachtel on the podcast today!!! Kim brings her experience and her shares her challenge with growth in her business and how to bring in more support and help when needed. Kim trusted HOW she wanted to do her business and it has paid off!! I highly recommend Kim as a realtor in Atlanta on BOTH the selling and buying side. She loves helping her clients pick not only the right home but neighborhood for their lifestyle and life stage. Kim's website: AND look for her on Linked In #kimlovesatlanta Kim's Bio: Earning her first real estate license in Raleigh, NC in 1995 after receiving a B.S. in Business Management/Finance from North Carolina State University, Kim went to work with a prominent REALTOR who taught her the ropes at an early age. In 2004, Kim moved to Atlanta and became a Georgia REALTOR during the booming real estate market. She started out at a small brokerage firm in where she built and sold homes for the high-end Buckhead market. In January of 2010, following the crash of the both real estate and building industries, Kim went to work with a firm with a nationally recognized name, RE/MAX, where she thrives today representing both buyers and sellers in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, GA. When working with sellers she is a straight shooter and does not over-value properties to win listings thereby saving sellers precious time on the market. As past buyers can attest, Kim is a tough negotiator once the perfect home is found. She has extensive knowledge of building practices and can quickly tell when something isn't quite right.
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62. Constraint as a Powerful Innovation Driver with Mark Willis
01/02/2023
62. Constraint as a Powerful Innovation Driver with Mark Willis
Mark and I had a great discussion on our podcast. Dig into hear some powerful nuggets on how to grow as a solo owner. He holds a "not to do" meeting with his team weekly, I loved hearing about this powerful tool. Listen in how he shares that 'constraint' (doing less, focusing on ideal clients, etc.) is a powerful innovation driver. He also shares a unique way he helps business owners create their own line of credit vs depending on banks to finance growth. Mark's Bio: Mark Willis, CFP® is a man on a mission to help you think differently about your money, your economy, and your future. Mark is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, a three-time #1 Best Selling Author, and the owner of Lake Growth Financial Services, a financial firm in Chicago, Illinois. As co-host of the Not Your Average Financial Podcast™, he shares some of his strategies for investing in real estate, paying for college without going broke, and creating an income in retirement you will not outlive. Mark works with people who want to grow their wealth in ways that are safe and predictable, to become their own source of financing, and to create tax-free income in retirement. Here is Mark's link tree for all his links:
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61. Pulling Back the Curtain on Co-Founder Challenges with Chris Castillo
12/26/2022
61. Pulling Back the Curtain on Co-Founder Challenges with Chris Castillo
Listen in as I interview Chris Castillo, EOS Implementer. Chris shares his experience of becoming a solo practitioner after being a part of a huge growth as co-founder of The Life Coach School. We pull back the curtain and Chris shares the challenges we all face when we think we have to run a small business on our own. Chris is an EOS Implementer and lives in Dallas. He works with companies that are ready to grow and get the help that they need so that their businesses thrive by putting the right people in the right spots. ABOUT CHRIS: I help Entrepreneurs & Entrepreneurial Leaders get more of what they want from their businesses. I do that by providing a complete system with simple tools to help you do 3 things we call vision, traction, healthy. For more: click EOS - Worldwide Link in Experience section or email: [email protected]. Proven expertise in EOS facilitation, Small-Medium sized Business Planning, Technical Training, Business Development & Operations Management, Client Services, Project Management, Technical Product Marketing, Software/Hardware Product Management, Customer Service/Support. Specialties: Extensive knowledge of Windows/Macintosh OS, MS Office applications, SaaS applications (GSuite, Slack, SweetProcess, Basecamp, Asana, Dropbox), Google Ad and Analytics, CRM (OntraPort), Web Development Applications (WordPress, Membership sites, WishList, GoDaddy), Desktop/Portable Computer/Tablet Networking, Data Storage & Peripherals. You can connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscastillo1/
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60. Creating More Self-Trust in Her HR Career with Tiffany Castagno
12/19/2022
60. Creating More Self-Trust in Her HR Career with Tiffany Castagno
Tiffany Castagno is CEO & Founder of , a Human Resources Consulting Firm that supports Small to Mid-sized Businesses to build their infrastructures-to-scale, strong teams, and a strong Employer Brand and Culture. Plan to be inspired by Tiffany's energy and beautiful sharing of her story of starting her solo practice in the HR Field. I got to know Tiffany through my network and loved her openness, integrity and insights from the start. Plan to be inspired and encouraged hearing how she created more and more self trust as she opened her practice. Throughout her 14-year HR career, Tiffany has supported organizations of all sizes and industries and is passionate about creating safe workplaces and Communities under DEI principles. Her Why is building more psychologically safe organizations and Cultures to support the people and processes within organizations. Tiffany is Co-Author of a Children’s Book, “Can a Zebra Change Its Stripes?” that teaches children about embracing difference and uncovers the importance of acceptance and what it means to make diversity our strength. Tiffany enjoys serving her Community and believes that together is better. She was recently nominated and selected for a Jefferson Award.
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59. From Corporate CFO to Soulful Credibility with Bridgette Boucha
12/12/2022
59. From Corporate CFO to Soulful Credibility with Bridgette Boucha
You are in for a treat getting to know Bridgette and hear about her journey, so many take aways for you as an owner. Enjoy seeing what obstacles and powerful breakthroughs Bridgette had as she started her business after leaving a corporate CFO position. She touches on how external validation only brings short term results AND how your credibility is NOT what makes you incredible. Meet Bridgette Boucha (boo-shay). Lover of all things travel, wine, and belly laughs. Bridgette is a Founder, CFO, and Speaker. As a former corporate CFO turned CFO for entrepreneurs, she advises from her lived experiences in scaling her own business, helping you make money work FOR you so you can use numbers to make aligned financial decisions. Her soulful approach to financial strategy, professional development and personal empowerment has helped hundreds of business owners simplify their money so they can run a profitable business while living a FULLER life. Links: IG: Website: Signature Program: Money Mapping Sessions
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58. Integrity and Unconventional Business With Pamela DeRitis
12/05/2022
58. Integrity and Unconventional Business With Pamela DeRitis
Listen in on this episode to hear how Pamela became an effective owner and jump started her business by being willing to be a little unconventional. We talked about moving from corporate to solo ownership, integrity, working in a space that inspires, creating emotional safety in how we look at money and so much more. Pamela trusted her early decision making to take on a contract for work outside of her business to FUND her business. It worked for so many reasons, tune in to see the positive side effects of trusting your decisions and doing things a bit against the grain. If you’d like to be a part of my next group coaching program, please shoot me an email as I’m forming groups now. [email protected] ELEVATE YOUR EQ, ON-CAMERA AND OFF Effective communication in today's business world requires emotional intelligence as a foundational pillar. Pamela DeRitis draws on over a decade of experience in the acting world to elevate your EQ and become a trusted partner to your clients and customers, whether you are networking in person, giving a keynote speech, or creating video content to help sales conversions. Pamela’s coaching programs are formulated from her training in Meisner technique, Practical Aesthetics, improv, and other neuroscience-based acting techniques which have all shaped her life as an artist and entrepreneur. Pamela brings her unstoppable creative momentum to the table to help your businesses gain an EQ advantage and become captivating on camera, or off. For a free, information-packed download with Pamela's top advice for crushing it on camera, head over to
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