Business coach Lianne Kim joined the Focal Tangent Podcast to discuss using individual uniqueness as an asset for attracting desired clients. Lianne explains how her sales and marketing background led her to found Mamas & Co. and become a successful entrepreneur. She offers tips on personal branding and the importance of recognizing one's own 'special sauce'.

She emphasizes the power of video on social media, and the need for authenticity, challenge, and expertise in engaging content. Lianne also addressed criticism, encouraging comfort with negative feedback.

A focus was made on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle for business success. Discussions included the benefits of daily exercise, well-structured scheduling, varied diets, and maintaining good gut health.

Highlights - In this incredible episode, you will get to learn:

• The importance of finding your 'Special Sauce' 🌟 and harnessing your authenticity

• Significant techniques to attract more 'Dream Clients' 🤝

• How to use wellness and self-care in entrepreneurship to fuel business growth 🧘‍♀️

• Insights on creating everyday habits that can lead to both business and personal success 📈

• The importance of self-belief throughout your entrepreneurial journey 💪

Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:17 Understanding Your Special Sauce

02:18 The Journey of Building a Community

03:58 Identifying and Harnessing Your Special Sauce

06:01 The Power of Video Content

07:23 Embracing Authenticity and Dealing with Criticism

11:20 The Importance of Personal Branding

14:03 Balancing Personal Life and Business

17:23 The Role of Health and Wellness in Business Success

27:37 The Impact of Daily Habits on Success

30:10 Overcoming Challenges to Establish a Morning Routine

31:11 The Impact of Skipping Morning Movement

31:34 The Mind-Body Connection and Its Influence on Productivity

32:33 The Importance of Seeking Support in Personal Growth

33:31 Overcoming Excuses and Embracing Change

33:53 The Power of Careful Scheduling

34:48 Identifying Activities That Make You Feel Your Best

35:31 The Impact of Habits on Our Lives

35:56 The Benefits of Batching Tasks

37:03 The Importance of Energy Management

38:40 The Power of Entrepreneurship and Designing Your Life

40:10 The Impact of Your Business on Others

40:50 The Importance of Self-Care and Energy Management

45:25 The Power of Healthy Eating and Mindful Eating

58:03 The Journey to Being Your Best Self

Get in touch with Lianne at:

• Website URL: mamasandco.com
• Instagram URL: @mamasandco and @liannekimcoach
• LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianne-kim-4b2015a0/?originalSubdomain=ca
• The Business of Thinking Big Podcast: https://www.liannekim.com/blog

In this discussion, Kari Russell, a leadership and self-expression business coach, speaks about the importance of self-expression, defining it as an individual's method of expressing feelings, thoughts, or ideas, whether it's through art, music, writing, or even their own personal style. Kari emphasizes the importance of authenticity, and the challenges between balancing self-expression and societal expectations. She also offers thought-provoking questions for self-reflection and encourages listeners to develop intimacy with their ego. Kari highlights her coaching programs and shares how these programs aim to help individuals build their personal power, strengthen their self-leadership, and transform their self-expression through vulnerability, courage, and self-ownership. Ultimately, Kari's message encourages an examination of one's self-expression in a compassionate light, creating a solid foundation to make more empowered decisions moving forward.

00:00 Introduction to Self Expression

01:02 Guest Introduction: Carrie Russell

02:15 Understanding Self Expression

03:00 The Dual Sides of Self Expression

05:05 The Journey of Self Expression

05:46 The Role of Ego in Self Expression

06:54 Overcoming the Need for External Validation

07:27 The Power of Self Leadership

10:48 Understanding and Embracing Judgment

16:54 The Role of Ego in Self Expression Revisited

27:04 Understanding Self-Knowership and Integrity

27:32 Dealing with Judgments and Self-Identity

28:53 Choosing Your Energy Focus

29:12 Self-Expression and Brand Expression

29:56 Creating Your Brand Identity

30:32 The Impact of Social Media on Self-Expression

31:08 The Importance of Authenticity in Branding

31:39 The Role of Self-Expression in Building Your Brand

33:27 The Journey of Self-Expression

36:38 The Power of Self-Expression

37:03 Tools for Deepening Self-Expression

38:43 The Impact of Self-Expression Prompts

46:06 The Power of Vulnerability and Intimacy in Self-Expression

49:50 Final Thoughts on the Self-Expression Journey

Get in touch with Kari at:

• Website: instagram.com/iamkarirussell
• Instagram: instagram.com/iamkarirussell

Links mentioned in the episode:

studio https://karirussell.kartra.com/page/studio2024

daily s|ex prompts https://karirussell.kartra.com/page/tqd

In this conversation, Nathalie Amlani speaks with Michelle Whyte about the topic of connecting and networking more effectively. They discuss personal strategies to combat the stress of networking events, the importance of intentionality and genuine connections, and the value of understanding oneself in order to navigate networking opportunities more authentically. Michelle emphasizes that networking is relational rather than transactional, and states that being prepared with specific questions, actively listening, and knowing oneself and the room are key elements to successful networking. They also share the importance of following up promptly after an event in a deliberate and personalized way, in order to keep the connections alive. They talk about the Etiquette Evolution Academy where entrepreneurs can learn to hone their social skills and build relationships that ultimately benefit their businesses.

Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and Personal Experiences with Networking

01:46 The Importance of Networking and Building Relationships

04:06 The Art of Small Talk and Preparing for Networking Events

09:10 The Importance of Active Listening and Asking the Right Questions

12:32 Handling Different Types of Conversations and Social Anxiety

19:06 The Role of Mindset Shifts in Networking

23:37 Understanding the Importance of Genuine Conversations

24:11 Navigating Networking Events with Unknown Attendees

25:12 Leveraging Networking Events for Market Research

25:39 The Power of Pre-Event Networking

29:07 Strategies for Entering and Exiting Conversations

33:25 Making Yourself Memorable at Networking Events

37:52 The Art of Post-Event Follow-Up

42:27 The Evolution of Etiquette in Networking

Get in touch with Michelle
Website: https://michelleawhyte.com/work-with-me/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichelleawhyte/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-whyte-b716a97b/