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Ever been too polite to get out of a situation?

Have you ever been in a situation you didn't want to be in but you were too polite to find a way out of it? 

Hopefully not recently but as Good Girl Rebels we likely all have at some point, at least when we were younger. I certainly have.

In episode 2 of the Full of Ourselves podcast, Heidi and I talk about the definition of ladylike and how we would redefine it. This episode was recorded a while ago but feels even more apt to share given the state of the world.

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Marketing Confidence Power Session with Anna Campbell

You know that effective marketing is key this time of year, but let’s face it—doing it confidently and effectively can be tough without some guidance. What if we could work together for two hours and get it done?

Introducing the Marketing Confidence Power Session.

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Podcast interview: Self sabotage and procrastination? Clearing your blocks to your business success

I was hosting the podcast this week, talking with counsellor Alison Hughes. We had a great discussion about issues that can come up for people in business including procrastination, fear of self-promotion and more. Alison talks about the different parts of the self and how they can be in conflict which can lead to problems with making progress. She also gives practical tips and advice for working on yourself including three questions to ask.

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Podcast interview: Why We Fear Change and How to Handle It

I was hosting the podcast this week, talking with Kirsty Maynor all about change - why we fear it and how to handle it. Kirsty Maynor is the Founder and CEO of The Firefly Group. She is a certified coach and leadership expert with decades of experience and the best-selling author of "Untangled, a practical and inspirational guide to change we choose and change we don't'

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Start before you’re ready

This week I've been thinking about the idea START BEFORE YOU'RE READY

I work with female entrepreneurs and see it repeatedly -  it's so easy for us to fall into the trap of wanting everything to be perfect and aligned before we put it out into the world. It feels natural to do that as it makes us feel more confident and able.

But. There are many reasons why we are holding ourselves back by doing this.

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5 mistakes Good Girls make when growing their own businesses (and how to avoid them!)

Starting and growing a business is a fun journey that can be challenging at times and require dedication, innovation, and adaptability. As a Good Girl personality, you're someone who thrives on meeting external expectations and may find it easier to fulfil commitments to others rather than yourself. While this characteristic of yours can be a huge advantage when working for someone else, it can lead to pitfalls when it comes to building your own business.

In this blog post, let’s explore five common mistakes that Good Girls can make at one time or another when trying to grow their own businesses and some solutions to overcome them.

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The dangerous myth that keeps us playing small

There is a dangerous myth that keeps us playing small. That is ‘the harder the struggle the greater the triumph’. Here’s why I think we need to give up focussing on struggle and what we should do instead

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Podcast interview: Tips for Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

As one of the hosts for the Jewellers Academy podcast, I get to invite my own guests onto the show so I was excited to invite Heidi Hinda Chadwick. Heidi is a Creative Life Coach and we are each other's coaches! In this conversation we really got into the subject of navigating our comfort zone looking at what a comfort zone is, how to know you are in your comfort zone, tips for getting out of your comfort zone and much more.

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What’s your word of the year for 2024?

What's your word for 2024?

For the last few New Years, instead of setting out New Year resolutions, I have chosen a word to represent my hope for the coming year. This word has become the theme for my year and helps me when I am making decisions about my next steps and I recommend giving it a go.

If you'd like to try it, here is an exercise for you on how to choose the right word for you.

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Write a letter from your future

December is here which is often a busy time - whether we’re enjoying the festivities and catching up with loved ones or we have a product-based business that is popular this time of year (fingers crossed!). At some point, however, your thoughts will drift to January and the start of a new year. Here are two exercises to do to get yourself ready for success in 2024

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Getting back to work

Building momentum on your business is really important but how do you get back to it after time off? This is in my mind right now because last week my husband and I took a holiday. Here is my strategy for getting back to work with grace and ease

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How to make friends with your imposter syndrome

Have you had this experience?

You have a great idea and get excited and enthused about it

BUT

Very quickly your imposter syndrome chimes in and that enthusiasm turns to fear and doubt

So what do we do about it? Here is how to make friends with your imposter syndrome

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Podcast interview: Engage with Your Ideal Customer Using Instagram Stories

I was excited to be asked to be one of the new podcast hosts for the Jewellers Academy podcast. I will be interviewing interesting people on matters of mindset and business. My first episode as host went live this week - I interviewed Marti from Wee Bit Social all about how to use Instagram Stories to engage with our ideal customer.

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When to say no

It is part of the Good Girl Rebellion to learn when to say no so that we don’t commit to something we later resent. Or we may simply not have the time and energy to give what we want to both the situation and our own priorities. If you’re anything like me, both of these things happen to you fairly regularly.

So what do we do about it? Here are some strategies to help you

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Can you trust your comfort zone?

When I first heard this quote it stopped me in my tracks and I wonder if it will do the same for you.

When we're trying something new, our old friend fear can come up and tell us we're safer not trying, we're safer back in our comfort zone. It's a compelling message because the familiar is a known quantity, even if we've outgrown it and it's time for something new.

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