Your Truth Shared

Are you tired of feeling stuck in your business due to self-doubt and uncertainty? Do you struggle to take action and make progress towards your goals because of negative self-talk and fear of failure?

Discover Vicky Shilling’s 7 step approach to reframing your self-doubt and hitting your business goals as a result. Vicky is a self belief business coach who has helped lots of entrepreneurs and solopreneurs overcome the unseen cost of self-doubt.

“Let’s experiment. Let’s see what happens if we try on a different belief. It doesn’t mean anything if it works or if it doesn’t. It’s just information. Data for us to play with.” – Vicky Shilling

What you will take away from this episode:
• Understanding the importance of self-belief as a foundational element for success.
• How to identify and reframe beliefs that may be holding you back.
• Discovering strategies to challenge yourself and step out of your comfort zone.
• Exploring the connection between mindset shifts and opening new opportunities.
• Gain insights into building confidence to pursue personal and professional goals.
• How to embrace self-doubts as a normal part of the process and flip them into something that doesn’t cost you.

Do you want to achieve your goals for 2025? This is the blueprint to set you on your way!

As we celebrate the 100th episode, Finola shares her personal and highly effective strategy for annual reflection and growth.

Learn how to paint a comprehensive picture of your past year’s triumphs and trials, ensuring no valuable lesson goes unnoticed. This episode is your gateway to embracing both successes and failures as stepping stones for future growth.

As a special treat, Finola has crafted a downloadable annual review template, designed to guide entrepreneurs in assessing the past year and plotting a course for greater achievements.

What happens when you step back from the roles you've inherited and embrace a life that truly reflects who you are? Join Finola as she chats with systemic coach and facilitator Norma O'Kelly, exploring the transformative power of systemic coaching. Drawing from her extensive training, Norma shares insights on how the interconnected systems of family, school, and workplace shape our identities and influence our actions.

In a world that often feels isolating, where can we find genuine support? Norma opens up about her journey of stepping into an elder's role too soon, ultimately leading to burnout. She sheds light on how systemic coaching and constellations can help restore balance in our familial roles. By connecting with our ancestors—whether through cherished items or vivid memories—we can combat loneliness and revitalise our entrepreneurial spirit. Norma also emphasises the importance of setting boundaries and moving away from a rescue mentality, which is crucial for our well-being and professional success. She shares practical exercises to help you understand your family dynamics and leverage those insights to grow your personal and professional life. If you're feeling stuck energetically, get ready to step out of entanglement and into a life of empowerment! Key points throughout include:

• Systemic Coaching 101: Understanding the systems that shape our lives
• The cost of caring: How self-neglect can lead to burnout
• Stepping into freedom and embracing new beginnings with support and space
• Connecting with the past: The power of guidance resources in systemic coaching
• Energy drains vs. radiators: The importance of positive influences
• Bridging family and business: The impact of systemic coaching on entrepreneurial values
• Objects of connection: A gentle, practical exercise to explore family ties
• Embracing your wholeness: Finding freedom and authority within

"You are whole and resourced. You’re not broken. You don’t need to be fixed. You have tons of resources and now it’s time to start accessing them."– Norma O'Kelly.

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Finola shares the essential Marketing Milestones that can propel entrepreneurial ventures to new heights. The episode is structured around three critical milestones:

Positioning, Engine, and Visibility (P-E-V)

These together create a comprehensive map for business growth.

The episode serves as both a guide and a call to action for entrepreneurs, encouraging them to reflect on their growth journey and utilize the resources provided to drive exponential growth. By focusing on strategic positioning, constructing a robust digital engine, and amplifying visibility, listeners are equipped with actionable steps to elevate their business endeavours.

Take this valuable roadmap to transform your businesses into a success story, with practical advice on how to overcome obstacles and achieve sustainable growth.

"Maps are Key to the Speed of Your Growth. They’re specific enough to be useful and yet not so rigid as to be restrictive" – Finola Howard.

Resources:
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Did you know that only a small fraction of SMEs actually achieve scalable success? In this episode, Finola sits down with Brendan McGurgan—chartered accountant, director, and CEO mentor—to dive into how adopting a purposeful mindset can propel your business to new heights. Question for you - have you ever analysed your inner voice? Is it your biggest supporter, or is it holding you back? In this discussion, Brendan delves into the power of mindset and the often-overlooked psychological barriers, like imposter syndrome and self-doubt, that even the most successful entrepreneurs face.

Brendan also explores the transformative role of self-awareness in leadership, discussing how it can unlock both personal and organisational potential. Brendan introduces his powerful scaling framework and encourages leaders to engage in introspection, seek feedback, and align personal growth with their company’s goals. This episode promises to inspire leaders from all walks of life to embrace their unique strengths, conquer their mental barriers, and scale their businesses successfully. So, buckle up to shift your mindset, embrace discomfort, and make intentional, growth-focused decisions that your future self will thank you for.

Key points throughout include:
- What does scaling with purpose look like?
- The power of psyche: How your inner dialogue can shape your scaling ambition
- The challenges of scaling and letting go in business
- Developing the 10 principles of scaling framework
- The Ripple Effect of Leadership: How a negative culture can affect your life beyond work
- Scaling support: Why finding the right community matters
- Why you can't scale a business without scaling yourself first
- The Power of Self-Awareness: Leaders Must Address Blind Spots to Inspire Teams
- Helping leaders find their own voice

“I found out that less than 1% of small and medium-sized enterprises ever achieve scale. The tone and content of your inner voice ultimately determines the quality of your life. We define 10 principles of scaling. Your psyche, your mindset, either empowers or disempowers your scaling trajectory.” – Brendan McGurgan.