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Influential Breathwork with Anna Parker-NaplesImprove Your Sleep With The Power Of BreathworkIn this episode of Influential Breathwork, Anna Parker-Naples explores the connection between breathwork and sleep, discussing how breathing patterns affect sleep quality and the science behind various breathing techniques. She highlights research on the benefits of controlled breathing for improving sleep and addresses common sleep disorders like sleep apnea. The episode also covers practical breathing exercises and the importance of understanding the autonomic nervous system in relation to sleep. Anna concludes with a look at future research in the field and the potential of breathwork as a tool for better sleep.takeaways
Sleep occurs in cycles lasting about 90...2024-09-2409 minInfluential Breathwork with Anna Parker-NaplesManaging Stress with BreathThis episode is about stress relief and how to use breath to manage stress levels. Anna Parker-Naples explains that stress is a natural response that activates the sympathetic nervous system, but chronic stress can have negative effects on mental and heart health. She guides the audience through breathing exercises to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and promote relaxation. The exercises include belly breathing, expanding the ribs, and slowing down the breath. Anna also discusses the importance of accessing the body's wisdom and offers techniques for relieving stress during heightened emotional states.
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Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples045 I'm Not ApologisingIn this episode, Anna Parker-Naples discusses the idea of not apologising for taking a break from her podcast and encourages listeners to reflect on when they feel the need to apologize for doing what is right for themselves. She explores the conditioning that leads us to believe we must always push ourselves and shows the importance of listening to our bodies and prioritizing our own needs. Anna also shares her excitement about her breathwork certification program and the positive feedback she has received. She concludes by urging listeners to stop apologizing for things they don't need to apologise for.2024-03-2515 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples044 Revamping Health: My 75 Hard Challenge JourneyIn this episode, Anna Parker-Naples shares her decision to improve her fitness, energy levels, and nutrition by taking on the 75 Hard challenge. She discusses her motivation to honor her body and address health issues such as high cholesterol. Anna explains the rules of the challenge, including exercise, nutrition, and reading commitments. She emphasizes the importance of accountability and the benefits she has already experienced, such as reduced bloating. Anna encourages listeners to consider their own habits and make positive changes to feel better. She also invites them to join her retreat.TakeawaysTaking on...2024-02-2609 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples043 Taking a Proper RestSummaryIn this episode, Anna Parker-Naples talks about the importance of recognizing when you need rest and taking breaks to avoid burnout. She shares her personal experience of feeling tired and needing to prioritize self-care. Anna emphasizes the benefits of listening to your body's needs and giving yourself downtime. She encourages listeners to reflect on their attitude towards taking breaks and the positive impact it can have on their lives and businesses.TakeawaysRecognize when you need rest and prioritize self-care.Listen to your body's needs and give yourself...2024-02-1909 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples041 The Value of Consistency and Short Term GoalsIn this episode, Anna Parker-Naples discusses her unexpected love for TikTok and the importance of consistency and targets in content creation. She shares her transition from Facebook to TikTok and the benefits of TikTok as an SEO and discoverability platform. Anna also talks about her goals of reaching 1,000 followers on TikTok and repurposing content for Instagram and Pinterest. She explores the potential of Pinterest as a platform for breathwork and her plans to create a new YouTube channel for Influential Breathwork. Additionally, Anna recommends a book, a kneeling chair for posture, and a TV series called Masters of the...2024-02-0516 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples040 The Five Layers of Release™️: The Path to HappinessIn this episode, Anna Parker-Naples discusses the importance of consistency and staying true to your mission. She shares her experience at a live event and highlights the need to find joy and meaning in your work. Anna then delves into the power of breathwork for happiness and well-being, explaining the five layers of release in breath healing. She also emphasizes the connection between breathwork and happiness. Finally, Anna talks about finding joy in learning and creativity.TakeawaysConsistency and staying true to your mission are important for success.Finding joy and meaning in...2024-01-2917 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples039 Positively Connected Retreat: Embracing Authenticity, Connection, and Self-GrowthIn this conversation, Anna Parker-Naples discusses her upcoming retreat, Positively Connected. She shares her previous experiences with retreats and explains her vision for this particular retreat. Anna emphasizes the importance of connection, purpose, and self-reflection. She also highlights the activities and practices that will be included, such as cacao ceremonies, breathwork sessions, and masterminding. The location, accommodation, and accessibility of the retreat are also discussed. Anna encourages interested individuals to apply and assures them of a transformative and inclusive experience.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:19 Location and Accessibility04:13 Accommodation...2024-01-2220 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples038 - Unlocking Trauma - Somatic Healing and BreathworkIn this episode, Anna Parker-Naples discusses trauma and its effects on our lives. She explores different types of trauma, including big T trauma and little T trauma, as well as trauma experienced during early development and inherited family trauma. Anna also delves into somatic storage and therapy, explaining how trauma can be stored in the body and the importance of releasing it. She touches on the concept of past lives and ancestral trauma, highlighting the potential impact on our present lives. Anna concludes by inviting listeners to explore their own somatic sensations and consider what stories they may be...2024-01-1523 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples037 Creating SpaciousnessIn this episode, Anna Parker-Naples discusses the importance of creating spaciousness and taking time for oneself. She shares her experience of staying in a hotel and using the spa to relax and reflect. Anna also mentions the benefits of journaling and using oracle cards for self-reflection. She highlights the value of taking time away from responsibilities and distractions to reset and show up in a more intentional way. Anna also mentions the importance of friendships, personal and collective purpose, and announces an upcoming business retreat. She concludes by encouraging listeners to create time away for reflection and foster creativity.2024-01-0816 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples036 Taking Love for GrantedSummaryIn this episode, Anna reflects on the theme of not taking love and people in your life for granted. She shares a personal story about the loss of her cat, Morpheus, and how it made her realize the importance of appreciating the presence of loved ones. Anna emphasizes the need to be present and fully focused on the people and things in our lives. She also discusses the books she has been reading and the importance of personal growth. TakeawaysDon't take love and people in your life for granted.2024-01-0125 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples035 Reflection on 2023SummaryIn this episode, Anna Parker-Naples reflects on the lessons she has learned throughout the year and shares how listeners can apply those lessons to their own lives. She emphasizes the importance of mental, physical, and emotional health, as well as trusting one's gut and embracing new opportunities. Anna also discusses the significance of coping with stress and thriving in difficult times, finding meaning and purpose beyond external success, and navigating personal challenges while embracing vulnerability. She explores the process of reevaluating work and building a vision for the future, developing a deep connection with oneself, and...2023-12-2534 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples034 Get Over Your EgoIn this episode, Anna Parker-Naples shares her experience of joining a musical theatre group and overcoming her ego and limiting beliefs. She emphasizes the importance of stretching one's comfort zone and pursuing activities that bring joy. Anna also discusses the benefits of joining the theatre group and the positive impact it has had on her life. Additionally, she talks about the significance of nose breathing and its various health benefits.TakeawaysStretching your comfort zone can lead to personal growth and bring more joy and fun into your life.Overcoming ego and limiting beliefs is essential...2023-12-1821 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples033 Just Get It Done1. IntroductionWelcome back to Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples.Today's focus: The power of taking action and overcoming the hesitation to pursue ambitious projects.2. The Entrepreneurial Winter Wellness SummitBackground: How Anna decided to host a two-day summit on short notice.Theme: Addressing burnout and self-care for entrepreneurs.Personal Reflections: Anna's journey in 2023 and the shift in her world view and business approach.3. The Decision-Making ProcessOvercoming the need for perfection and embracing immediacy in action.The realization of the importance of community and connection during the holiday season.Birth of Influential...2023-12-1123 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples032 Coaching in Action: Mindset Shifts and Breathwork liveTitle: Coaching in Action: Mindsets and Breathwork liveEpisode Summary:In this raw and unedited coaching session, Anna Parker-Naples hosts Karen Gibb, founder of Mind Marvels, a company focused on promoting wellbeing in children through mindfulness and relaxation techniques. The conversation dives deep into the challenges of entrepreneurship, the struggle of letting go, people-pleasing tendencies, and making strategic decisions. Karen undergoes a transformative coaching process, exploring her childhood memories and current business hurdles, leading to profound insights and mindset shifts.Key Points Discussed:Introduction of Karen Gibb and Mind Marvels: Karen shares...2023-12-0451 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples031 Embracing Breath & WellnessIntroduction:Welcome back to another episode of "Positively Influential" with your host, Anna Parker-Naples. In this episode, Anna shares exciting news about the upcoming Entrepreneurial Winter Wellness Summit. Get ready for a two-day online extravaganza featuring 35 expert speakers covering health, wealth, happiness, relationships, spirituality, business productivity, and mindset. Plus, there are festive networking events and a charity initiative to support Mind. Dive into this episode to learn more about the summit and Anna's insights on the importance of breath and wellness.Episode Highlights:Entrepreneurial Winter Wellness Summit: Anna introduces the upcoming summit, a...2023-11-2720 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples030 Puppy PowerIntroduction:Anna's exciting news: welcoming a new puppy into her family.The decision to get a new puppy after concerns about their older dog's health.The anticipation and joy this decision has brought to their household.Segment 1: The Decision to Get a New PuppyThe family's discussion and decision to get a new puppy.The desire for a red fox Labrador.Involvement of the whole family, including their daughter, in the decision.Segment 2: The Arrival of MiloThe moment they collected Milo, their new puppy.Milo's energetic and adorable personality.The challenges...2023-11-2013 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples029 The Buzz about Ice BathsTitle: "The Buzz about Ice Baths: Episode 29"Introduction:In Episode 29, Anna Parker-Naples takes a deep dive into the exhilarating world of ice baths and their profound effects on physical and mental well-being. Join her as she explores the science, benefits, and transformative experiences that ice baths can offer.Key Highlights:The Ice Bath Experience:Anna shares her personal journey with ice baths and the powerful impact they've had on her life.Discover the exhilaration and mindfulness that come with the ice bath ritual.The Science of Cold Exposure:Delve...2023-11-1315 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples028 Mastering Your Finances and Navigating Life's PrioritiesEpisode Summary:In this episode of "Positively Influential," host Anna Parker-Naples delves into the importance of understanding and managing your financial numbers to lead a more purposeful life. Anna shares her personal insights on the significance of periodic financial check-ins for both personal and business finances. She discusses the need to scrutinize expenses, cut unnecessary costs, and prioritize spending that aligns with your goals.Anna highlights the difference between revenue and profit growth, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the latter. She provides practical advice on handling taxes, allocating funds for future investments, and paying...2023-11-0620 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples027 Exploring Signs, Shifts, and Slight Edges for Personal GrowthEpisode 027 "Exploring Signs, Shifts, and Slight Edges for Personal Growth"In this episode, Anna Parker-Naples takes you on a journey of self-discovery and reflection as she shares her recent experiences and insights. From embracing the outdoors to diving into thought-provoking books, she explores the signs, shifts, and slight edges that can lead to personal growth.Key Highlights:Nature's Influence: Discover Anna's newfound appreciation for nature and her commitment to exploring different routes during her daily dog walks. Get ready for an exciting networking and dog walking opportunity if you're in her local area.Cold...2023-10-3021 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples026 Space for AllowingEpisode 26: Space for AllowingIn this episode, Anna Parker-Naples shares her insights and experiences from a recent retreat. She discusses the transformation that can occur when you give yourself space away from your daily routine and surroundings, allowing you to embrace change in your life.Key Takeaways:Breathing into Wealth: Anna led a breathwork session focused on living and breathing into wealth. Participants discovered that wealth isn't just about money; it's about living healthier, more purposeful, and more loving lives.Listening to Intuition: Anna emphasizes the importance of listening to your intuition in business...2023-10-2314 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples025 - Confronting Conflict with Nicole PosnerConfronting Conflict with Nicole PosnerEpisode Summary:In this episode, Anna Parker-Naples and guest Nicole Posner delve into the realm of conflict resolution and authenticity in the workplace. They explore the challenges of addressing conflicts, avoiding difficult conversations, and the essential role of mindset in conflict resolution and business growth.Episode Timestamps:Introduction to Conflict Resolution and Authenticity (0:01)Nicole Posner shares her struggle with the image of being a "perfect professional" and the fear of not being taken seriously.She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and presence in conflict resolution work, highlighting...2023-10-1633 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples023: Unlocking Your Full Potential: Breathwork, Cacao Ceremonies, and Embracing ChangeIntroductionWelcome to a transformative episode of the Positively Influential Podcast! Today, Anna Parker-Naples takes us on a journey to unlock our full potential through the power of breathwork, cacao ceremonies, and embracing change in both business and personal life.Timestamps0:42 - Business Growth and Personal ChangeAnna hosts a relaxation retreat in her childhood secondhome and talks about the joy of helping guests shift and change.Anna facilitates a workshop focused on aligning businesses with personal values and nervous system health, using cacao and intention setting as tools.4:38...2023-10-0221 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples022 Exciting New ChaptersIntroductionIn this laid-back episode, Anna Parker-Naples shares her feelings and experiences during a significant family transition.Reflects on the importance of adapting to her current needs and not conforming to a hustle culture.University TransitionAnna Parker-Naples shares her daughter's transition to university and the importance of letting her lead this experience.Reflects on the bittersweet feeling of an empty nest but the importance of trusting her daughter's independence.Parenthood JourneyRecalls becoming a parent unexpectedly 18 years ago and the values that guided her parenting.Acknowledges that parenting isn't always easy...2023-09-2525 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples036 Taking Love for GrantedSummaryIn this episode, Anna reflects on the theme of not taking love and people in your life for granted. She shares a personal story about the loss of her cat, Morpheus, and how it made her realize the importance of appreciating the presence of loved ones. Anna emphasizes the need to be present and fully focused on the people and things in our lives. She also discusses the books she has been reading and the importance of personal growth. TakeawaysDon't take love and people in your life for granted.Be present and...2023-01-0125 min
Podcast Sales Funnel with Anna Parker-Naples06 Meet Anna, CEO of The Podcast AgencySo who am I, and why should you care? First of all, entrepreneurship is something I stumbled on by accident. I never intended to become an audio expert, nor did I have plans to influence thousands of people from all over the world. But here I am, a successful author with a world-renowned podcasting business that has changed every aspect of my life. What You'll Learn:- What we do at the Podcast Agency- How to get louder and get your message heard2022-03-2614 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples245 Selling High-Ticket Without the Hustle with Emma WeatherallToday we're talking about how to sell high ticket offers without the hustle. I'm joined by Emma Weatherall who specialises in helping coaches, course creators and service providers to triple their revenue in 12 months. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why high ticket offers need to have an element of caring and personalisation - What it means to have an evergreen process - Why people resist selling high ticket with evergreen process - What to look at if your evergreen funnel isn't getting you the results you ne...2022-02-2121 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples243 Accelerate Your Results with Sarah CookeI'm joined today by my good friend, Sarah Cooke, who works with people to help them accelerate their business results. Her aim is to help you build a business that works for you, and on your terms, so you can hit the financial and lifestyle goals you desire. She also runs a podcast called The Healthy Business Podcast. What You Will Learn In - How to achieve the optimal combination of personal and business goals - What enables you to accelerate your results - Why you need a holistic approach to y...2022-02-0721 min
Podcasting for Entrepreneurs with Anna Parker-Naples000 Welcome to Podcasting For EntrepreneursIf you are an entrepreneur in search of a larger audience willing to purchase from you, if you feel the need to use your voice to grow your community and still make profit, then this podcast is for you. I’m Anna Parker-Naples, a podcast launch expert, coach, bestselling author of books 'Get Visible: How to Have More Impact, Influence and Income' & 'Podcast with Impact: How to Launch Your Podcast Properly', and host of the podcast 'Entrepreneurs Get Visible'. In this podcast, I’ll be sharing insights on how to increase your audience and motivate them to purchase from you. I’l...2022-01-2113 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples232 Finding Joy in Your BusinessToday's episode is about recommitting to finding joy within the work that you do. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - The difference between hard work and smart work - How you can be smarter in what you're doing - What you need to evaluate and recall in order to find the joy in what you're doing - Why it is necessary to allow yourself time to evaluate what's working and what kind of life you want to build - Evaluating where you want to go nex...2021-11-2209 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples231 Dealing with the Harder TimesToday I'm talking about how to allow yourself to rest and heal when your life becomes overwhelming. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - What happens when you realise there is no way that you can deliver what you intended or promised to deliver - How to recognise that it is time to go to the core of how you want to live your life - What influences your decision to build and rebuild your life to fit your biggest needs and your growing values and desires - All...2021-11-1511 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples230 Outwitting the Duck with Pete CohenToday we've got a different title and you'll understand more about what it means as we go through the episode. I believe we need to hear specific words, set in a particular way at a particular time in our lives. To me, that's what Pete's speech at an event a little while ago did for me. Pete Cohen is a keynote speaker, sports psychologist and coach, inspiring people to be better than their best in sport, in business and in life. So I'd love to invite you to get to know more about him and his work. 2021-11-0826 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples229 What Happens when Your Launch 'Fails'Today we are talking about what comes out of failed launches. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - What a failed launch is - Reasons for failing with a launch - Why you should feel your feelings after a fail - How to turn it into a powerful learning experience In the launch that hasn't worked for you the way that you had hoped, anticipated and dreamed of, it's the seed of the next thing that could change your life. Everyone who launches goes through this a...2021-11-0117 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples227 How to Streamline Your Content Creation with Josh BarneyToday we're talking about the ways that you can streamline your content creation. When you're starting out on your own, or you're starting to hire VAs and freelancers to assist you, communicating exactly what you want and guaranteeing that it's good quality can be an issue. I brought in Josh Barney, the founder of We Imagine Media and he shares with us his process of content creation. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why it is very easy for a content creator to water down your messages and miss the key p...2021-10-1814 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples226 Your Business is Speaking to YouToday we're talking about how and why your business is speaking to you, and what you need to do about that. Often we get wrapped up in doing the things that we think we should be doing, potentially getting caught up in a rat race. And when this happens, we're losing sight of what matters to us. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why you should remind yourself to be grateful for your business - How to avoid falling into a trap of thinking that you are not doing well enough, b...2021-10-1115 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples225 10x Your Business with Dawn McGruerToday we're talking about the ways you can 10x your business. I'm joined by Dawn McGruer, who has an incredible background as a digital marketing speaker, expert, trainer, and author. We're talking about today's digital landscape, whether it is really possible to multiply your business ten times and how to go about it. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - What time is needed to 10x your business and what it takes from you as an individual - Three pillars of success for an entrepreneur - How to get a bi...2021-10-0429 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples224 Become the Real You with Cheryl Lee and Donna ElliottI am joined by mindset and leadership coaches Cheryl Lee and Donna Elliott once again on my show to talk about what it means to become the real you. Their work focuses a lot on imposter syndrome and discovering what you're capable of. And their first book "Become The Real You" has just come out and became the real winner! What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why not knowing what you want in order to be happy is one of the biggest issues that we face as women - What imposter sy...2021-09-2720 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples223 How to Scale to 7 Figures with SigrunToday we're talking about what it takes and whether it is really possible for you to scale to your first million in your business. I am joined by Sigrun, a business coach who focuses on helping ambitious entrepreneurs turn their passion into profits. She has combined her unique background in personal development, architecture, software engineering and business to offer result-driven online programs and high-impact 1-1 coaching. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - How things that happen in our formative years can influence the decisions we make about how we show up in the...2021-09-2037 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples218 What it Takes to Launch a Really Successful PodcastToday I want to talk through what makes a really successful podcast launch, and why some podcasts do incredibly well, while the others do not. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Two reasons behind a successful podcast launch - The biggest mistakes that successful business people make when they are launching their podcast - What happens with the audience as a result of a well prepared podcast launch - How to convince the podcast directories that your show is important - What ground work you...2021-08-1609 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples217 Rehumanising Your Audience with a Quiz with Jessmyn SolanaToday we're talking about how you can give your lead generation an overhaul by using a quiz to bring fresh leads to your mailing list. I'm joined by Jessmyn Solana, Digital Marketing Manager at Interact, one of the best quiz companies in the world. Jessmyn and I are talking about how you can humanise your content, and what you can do with a quiz as your lead generator. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - What insights you can get by using a quiz on your website - How you...2021-08-0917 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples216 What Getting Results Fast has TakenToday I want to talk about the things that I've achieved over the last 12 months, and not only the shiny stuff, but also the things that have happened behind the scenes in those 12 months, in order to allow me to step through some of the major hurdles that I've had. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - The difference that group accountability and supportive environment can make - How to recognise a moment for pivoting and shifting some of the messaging that you are putting out there - Working out...2021-08-0217 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples213 Spirituality in Business with Dr. Erin Fall HaskellToday we are talking about spiritual awakening, and what it means for your business. I'm bringing on my friend Dr. Erin Fall Haskell, an incredible woman often known as Dr. Erin, a doctor of divinity. She is the founder of a New Thought Global Community, and she helps people to dig into their personal trauma, and connect with their spirituality to go on and do amazing things. She was the host of Good Morning Lala Land, and she has turned around her own major trauma into creating something incredible. What You Will Learn In This E...2021-07-1924 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples211 Beyond the Brand with J. Nichole SmithToday we're talking about how to turn your passion into a profitable brand. I'm joined by my friend J. Nicole Smith, an award-winning Brand Architect, Design and Colour Psychology Consultant. Through her proprietary Whyfinding™ and Colour Brand™ methods, she helps businesses transform their profit and impact by prioritising purpose and rebranding using science. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - What it means to find your why and turn it into a profitable brand - How powerful colour is and what it makes you experience on the subconscious level - S...2021-07-1224 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples187 How to Grasp the Audience with John LivesayToday we're talking about why the ability to tell a great story is the secret sauce of your business success. My guest is John Livesay, the Pitch Whisperer and host of The Successful Pitch Podcast, and he shares with us insights and tips on how to grasp an audience so you can sell more effectively. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - What happens when a potential client hears a story - Where early stage entrepreneurs are failing in telling their story - How a podcast can enable you to...2021-04-1923 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples184 Behind the Scenes on InstagramEven though Instagram has not been my platform of preference, the time has come for me to give a full focus to it. I have now spent eight full days learning and implementing what I've learned on Instagram. I want to share with you what I've done to feel much more in control and knowledgeable about this platform. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - How to go from feeling like tumbleweed to having an engaging account - What and when to post - What kind of content you should be c...2021-04-0814 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples181 Nail Your Instagram with Maggie ColetteToday we're talking about how to massively grow your Instagram visibility and following. I’m joined by Maggie Collette, who keeps getting attention as someone who is absolutely killing it on Instagram. What You Will Learn In this Episode: - How high level of visibility on Instagram affects your business and your revenue - The most common mistakes that people are making on Instagram - How to choose the right content for IG - Should Instagram posts and content really need to be aimed more towards a younger audience? 2021-03-2924 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples179 Gary Das: How To Be Proactive With Pillar ContentI am joined today by Gary Das, whom I keep seeing everywhere on social media! That means that his Facebook ads are working really well. Today we are talking about how you can be proactive in creating the pillar content for your business and social media. What You Will Learn In This Episode : - How to make sure that you are creating content that represents you - How to put down the right foundations for your business - How the things that you've done wrong become the strength in your business2021-03-2226 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples175 How to Get Unstuck - It Starts with You with Sam AdamsToday we are talking about something that affects most of us at some point, and that is how to get unstuck from a place you don't want to be at in your business and in your life. I'm joined by Sam Adams who calls herself the Real Life Coach. Her tagline is It starts with you, and she has a lot to teach us about how to start moving again towards your goals. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why the change really starts with you - What keeps us...2021-03-0823 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples169 How to Create a Very Successful Online Course with Liam James CollinsToday we're talking about how to create an exceptionally successful online course. I'm joined by Liam James Collins from The Coaching Masters. We're discussing why having a digital course is something you can't miss out of your entrepreneurial toolkit. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Where to start with creating an online course What you can learn from watching the video on YouTube How to find your superpower Adding as much value to people's lives as possible in the form of an online training or a webinar How to be confident about selling courses before you...2021-02-1522 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples168 Nic Redman: How to Look After Your VoiceIn this episode we're talking about why you need to make sure that you're using your voice properly. With me today is Nic Redman, a voiceover artist, coach, and a successful podcaster, who is the authority on the subject. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why it's important to take care of your voice What to do when you’ve got many calls during the day The basic things that you can do to reset your voice What it means to have a relationship with your accent How knowledge and understanding of how to use your...2021-02-1114 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples167 David Wood: How to Have the Courage to Double Your RevenueI'm joined today by David Wood, the CEO of focus.ceo, who has built the world's largest coaching business, and we are talking about how to get courageous enough to double your revenue. What You Will Learn In This Episode: How to be and remain exceptional in any area of our life, particularly in challenging times Alliances as a great start for doubling your business Why courage is so important What is relationship marketing Why it happens that we choose not to take action Using every event as a door to the next event Advice for peo...2021-02-0833 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples165 Cheryl Lee and Donna Elliot: Now Is Your TimeToday we're talking about why now is the right time to start taking action. I'm joined by Cheryl Lee and Donna Elliot, who run a business called Now Is Your Time. They are life and mindset coaches with a wealth of experience, knowledge, and tools in their kits, so listen in! What You Will Learn In This Episode: Building awareness that leads you to the decision to improve your life How to keep on top of your growing business among other responsibilities during the lockdown How to give your day meaning as opposed to it just...2021-02-0130 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples163 Energetic Shifts for Six Figure Breakthrough with Suzy AshworthToday we talk about the energetic shifts that you need to make in order to create your next six figure breakthrough. I'm joined today by the lovely Suzy Ashworth, the host of the Limitless Life Experience Podcast, who is a quantum transformation and embodiment coach. She works with people across the world to help them change how they're working and change their pricing structure so they can bring in those big figures. What You Will Learn In This Episode: What is an energetic shift and where it starts Putting yourself in a place of knowing that t...2021-01-2529 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples147 Evelyne Brink: How to Stand Out with VideoHow can you make sure that your video is impactful and people actually want to watch it? I'm joined today by Evelyne Brink, a coach, author and speaker, and she helps entrepreneurs create superfans who just want to buy from you, work with you and are very drawn towards you. What You Will Learn In This Episode: The biggest barriers to start using video properly How to deal with perfectionism How and when to express the different aspects of yourself The benefits for your business when you do the video right How to get st...2020-11-3024 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples146 Why Creativity MattersI want to share with you today why I believe creativity matters, why it's really important for your business, your projects, and everything you are doing to stand out from the crowd. What You Will Learn In This Episode: The importance of taking time to unwind from your big goals Tapping into things and activities that bring you joy Why you need to honour the fact that you are a multifaceted person Finding what you are not allowing yourself to do, and what difference it would make for you Whatever you're focusing on right n...2020-11-2612 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples145 Danny Matthews: How to Have Brand ConfidenceToday I am joined by Danny Matthews, a brand strategist and creative director of Danny&Co. Design Studio. We talk about how to have brand confidence in order to help people who are perhaps clueless about what they are putting out there, or they don't fully commit to their personal brand. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why you need to learn to communicate your unique competitive advantage Where to start from when working out your message Things to understand before you create a logo How good branding helps amplify your message So i...2020-11-2316 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples144 Dumbing Down AchievementsThis episode is about how and why we dumb down our achievements and what we can do to stop doing that, because it does not serve us. What You Will Learn In This Episode: How I caught myself downplaying my achievements in a family setting Why we should tell people what we are good at and be proud of it How to learn celebrating your successes with others How to attract people in your life who will get what you are doing The power of masterminds to find your network of support Find the pl...2020-11-1911 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples143 Dr. Joanna Martin: How to Prevent BurnoutToday I have Dr. Joanna Martin on the show and we talk about impact without burnout - how to build your brand, your credibility, and make a difference in the world, while still looking after yourself and not reaching total overwhelm. What You Will Learn In This Episode: How to step into a leadership role despite having so much going on in your life How to find a way of operating using your natural advantages and abilities The importance of being able to move between different feminine archetypes Operating from your intuitive wisdom What happens if...2020-11-1626 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples142 What to Do when Your Launch Goes Wrong | Podcasting for Business SeriesToday I talk about what to do when you launch a course, or a membership, or a podcast, or a book - and it doesn't get you the results that you want. It's important to talk about the launches that have gone less well, in order to show you that you don't get the great launches without failing, testing, revising, learning, implementing and changing. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why some launches don't go well Questions to ask yourself after an unsuccessful launch How to focus on the learnings behind a “failed” launch So g...2020-11-1211 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples141 Mayah Riaz: Social Media KindnessEveryone interested in building a profile and standing out from the crowd has no doubt come across the fear of judgement in social media. My guest Mayah Riaz, a publicity coach and celebrity manager, has created a Social Media Kindness Day, hoping it will become a movement. What You Will Learn In This Episode: How to make an online environment comfortable What causes bullying and trolling in the online space How to interpret comments left for you on social media Why you need to think twice before writing a comment on social media It's r...2020-11-0922 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples135 Jules White: How to Love SellingMy guest today is Jules White, an experienced international sales coach, whose mission is to untrain anyone who has been trained to sell. We get into the concept of not selling to your customers, but building relationships with them. What You Will Learn In This Episode: How a good example can inspire your business Using a podcast to get to know your customers, and for them to know you How customers can lead the development and growth of your business When it is easiest to sell How to become a magnet as opposed to go out to...2020-10-1923 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples115 Jessica Rhodes: How to Rock the Mic for Better Podcast InterviewsJessica Rhodes is an expert on how to leverage podcast guesting for increased brand awareness, more leads and higher profits. She is the founder of Interview Connections, the first and leading podcast booking agency, as well as the co-host of Rock the Podcast, and we talk about how to increase visibility through podcast guesting. What You Will Learn In This Episode: How Jessica started with her business in 2013 The importance of being strategic with getting on other people’s shows How to leverage networking opportunities with podcast hosts The common mistakes and pitfalls people make when the...2020-08-1029 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples103 Anna Gets Grilled By Amy RowlinsonAs a result of being interviewed on other people’s podcasts, I realised there were parts of me that I haven’t shown on my own podcast. So I invited a great interviewer and the host of Focus on Why, Amy Rowlinson, to give me a grilling and ask some deep questions. What We Cover In This Episode: How I discovered and tapped into my spiritual side to transform my life and my business The power of awakening into your full potential and capabilities The seeming contrast between the daily grindstone and the spiritual calling How podc...2020-07-0347 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples085 Brad Burton: How To Change Your Business QuicklyBrad Burton is UK’s #1 motivational speaker, founder of 4Networking, the UK’s largest joined-up national business network. In this episode we talk about how to change your business quickly. What You Will Learn In This Episode; How to overcome the fear of public speaking How to choose your audience wisely Lessons from overcoming depression and benefitting from every experience in life; How to find success in what you already have Overcoming the trap of comparing yourself with others How to prepare for a rapid change in business How to make fast and good decisions B...2020-05-1131 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples084 Lessons From 3 Years In BusinessIn this episode I want to celebrate with you the three year anniversary of launching my first online coaching business. When I came into this entrepreneurial world, I knew nothing, and I went one day at a time. So I hope what I share today will inspire you to know that it really is possible to change your life. What You Will Learn In This Episode: How I launched my first online business The importance of investing in mentors How to take consistent, daily action towards your goals How to turn your failures into teaching material...2020-05-0709 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples083 Maxwell Muir: How To Keep Your Skill Sharp as a SpeakerMy guest today is Maxwell Muir, the Founder of Performance Ready Speakers. He works with professionals to train and build confident public speakers. We talk about what you can do to build your business as a speaker in this in-between time. What You Will Learn In This Episode: How to practice speaking every single day whether you are on a stage or not Why you need to find a topic you are absolutely passionate about Covering your topic form all possible angles What it means to be performance ready The power of rehearsals and improvising How...2020-05-0424 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples082 What You Need To Consider Before PivotingOn today's episode, I want to talk about why I am sick of hearing the phrase that you need to pivot in your business. So here we go. What You Will Learn In This Episode: The valid reasons to change your business focus right now What happens when you are motivated by fear and panic in pivoting How to make sure that the change you are making is what you actually want to do How to make sure that you will be able to monetize your change later on Why you need to make a full...2020-04-3009 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples081 Fidel Beauhill: How To Pivot Your Personal BrandMy guest today is Fidel Beauhill a.k.a Moden Man, an NLP Master Coach, Master Hypnotherapist and Master Timeline Practitioner. We talk about how to pivot your business or your personal brand. What You Will Learn In This Episode: How Fidel transitioned from being a “Bad News Beauhill” to becoming the “Modern Man” The advantages of building a business on the personal brand Setting your values, visions and goals Niching as an important part of branding Consistency, conviction and strong idea - keys to pivoting your personal brand So all of you modern women an...2020-04-2725 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples077 Sharn Khaira: Cultural Bias and VisibilityMy guest today is Sharn Khaira, the founder of Asian Female Entrepreneurs Collective. We talk about cultural bias and how that implicates visibility in terms of added pressure, expectations and additional hurdles to cross due to cultural, ethnic or racial differences. What You Will Learn In This Episode: The story behind AFEC- Asian Female Entrepreneurs Collective What are the most common challenges for Asian female entrepreneurs How to overcome the fear of judgement and failed expectations from the community The clarity on your mission and vision as the most important thing for becoming visible and successful a...2020-04-1330 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples075 Natalie Trice: Choosing How and When to Show UpMy guest in this episode is Natalie Trice, a PR expert and bestselling author, who helps female business owners position themselves as experts in the press. Today we talk about how and when to show up. What We Cover In This Episode: Looking at PR as a permission to speak Overcoming mental blocks about how to show up at times like these How to pivot in a decent way Authenticity and connection as keys to showing up The best and the worst-case scenarios for your visibility right now What are the potential long-term benefits of having t...2020-04-0632 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples072 The Decision To Be A LeaderIn today's episode, I'm going to talk about my own personal journey into deciding to show up as a leader. Because in times like this, leaders are needed more than ever. What You Will Learn In This Episode: How we learn to suppress our natural abilities out of fear of judgement What life events stood out for me in terms of deciding to show up as a leader What happens when nobody is leading and you want everyone to like you How visualising yourself as a leader can change your life How your mindset stands in...2020-03-2614 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples065 Kelly Glover: How To Use Podcast Guesting As A StrategyMy guest today is Kelly Glover, who specialises in booking podcast tours for entrepreneurs. We talk about podcast guesting as a visibility strategy, and a vehicle to strengthen your personal brand and gain credibility, authority and influence. What You Will Learn In This Episode: The importance of a good preparation and follow up strategy for your podcast tour How to properly pitch yourself to a podcast host Prioritising the value you bring to a podcast’s audience How to navigate the increasingly competitive podcast space How podcast guesting can help your SEO ranking in search engines How...2020-03-0230 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples064 How To Be More ConfidentIn this episode, I'm talking about what it means to be more confident, and how you can take steps to be more confident no matter what's going on for you right now. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: How the lack of confidence leads to imposter syndrome, procrastination, perfectionism and underperforming Confidence as a prerequisite for being seen, heard and remembered Dealing with limiting beliefs with the help of NLP techniques How to become aware of what you are telling to yourself and your thought habits How to deliberately change the language and thoughts about yo...2020-02-2712 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples063 Lucy McCarraher: Become An Author To Be An AuthorityMy guest today is UK's most experienced business mentor and author of 12 books Lucy McCarraher. She is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Rethink Press, as well as Founder of the Business Book Awards. Today we talk about why you should become an author to gain authority as an expert in your field. What You Will Learn In This Episode: How publishing a book looks like from the publisher’s side The specifics of business publishing market Why you need a professional team to support you in the publishing process 5 good reasons to write a book: for...2020-02-2436 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples062 How To Be A Great Podcast GuestToday we’re talking about how and why you need to be a great podcast guest, and how to make the most of an incredible opportunity that this powerful medium offers. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Using podcasts as a powerful search engine Podcast checklist: a good microphone, ear buds and a quiet room Have 2-3 topics you can easily talk about and have the host’s audience in mind Promoting your interview pre- and post- airing and promoting its host Prepare stories and anecdotes you can easily share in different contexts Recommending other gues...2020-02-2011 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples061 Carrie Green: How To Build An Online BusinessCarrie Green is the founder of Female Entrepreneurs Association and the author of the bestselling book She Means Business. Today we talk about the importance of being intentional and going after your big vision. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: What is Female Entrepreneurs Association and how it grew to 5000+ members Pressures and responsibilities of running a business and having a family What a book can do for your levels of visibility The power of thinking big from the start and associating yourself with the leaders in your industry Showing up to give to others ins...2020-02-1732 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples060 How To Run an Effective ChallengeToday I want to talk about how to run an effective challenge, and why you’d want to do that in the first place. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What is a challenge? The benefits of running a challenge for your positioning and building trust within your community Creating a challenge with your end client in mind How to give a taste of the result to your audience but not the whole result Building anticipation, sense of urgency, competition and engagement How to structure your challenge to drive sales So get out there...2020-02-1312 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples059 Caroline Strawson: How Your Inner Child Sabotages Your SuccessToday we’re talking about the ways in which your subconscious holds you back. My guest Caroline Strawson is a multi-award winning therapist who helps women overcome trauma by using a combination of techniques such as Rapid Transformational Therapy, positive psychology and EMDR. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: What events qualify as trauma What is somatic memory and how traumas get stored in our body Once you identify trauma within yourself, what happens next? What is Rapid Transformational Therapy - RTT? What is EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing? Examples of trauma processing using...2020-02-1028 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples058 How to Create an Audiobook Version of Your BookToday I want to share with you my top tips for getting your book into the audiobook format. Audio is booming, and there are many people who are much more auditory and inclined to a listening experience, rather than picking up the paper copy or the E book. So how do you go about making your first audiobook? What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why audio formats like podcasts and audiobooks are booming right now How Audio Creation Exchange can help you turn your book into audiobook The budget to consider when working with a p...2020-02-0610 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples057 JoJo Graham: Why Storytelling Matters in Content MarketingJoJo Graham is an expert in business coaching, mentoring and marketing, who helps women scale their online businesses. We are talking about how you can stand out from the crowd and draw the right people to you through telling stories through your content marketing. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How choosing to tell your story leads to exponential growth in your following and your business What is the main mistake business owners make when they present themselves online How to find out your ideal client’s biggest fears, limiting beliefs, pain points, main problems an...2020-02-0322 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples056 How to Get Started With Passive IncomeToday we talk about why it's important to get started with creating passive and semi-passive income. We will go through a few options that you have at your fingertips right now, no matter what your business is. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Why it’s worth investing time and work in creating assets like books and audio content How to use affiliate programs to create passive income Sponsorships and memberships as forms of semi-passive income Online courses and masterminds as passive income “One too many” mindset and preventing burnout with passive income So if y...2020-01-3011 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples055 Gavin Preston: Change Your Mindset To Scale Your BusinessGavin Preston is a strategist and investor focusing on business growth, and the host of Business Mastermind Podcast. Today we talk about the mindset you need in order to scale up your business. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How plateauing in business is related to the limits of your thinking How to use your breakdowns as breakthrough Most common fears and blocks around business growth Giving permissions for small steps towards expanding your mindset, personality and business How CEO’s sabotage themselves by not taking time to see the big picture and build connections Bei...2020-01-2723 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples054 Learning to LaunchThe single most crucial thing I did to transform my business was learning to launch. It gave me insight into human psychology about why people decide to purchase, and as a result it gave me more influence, impact and income. Understanding the launch process could mean that you completely reshape how your business works. What You Will Learn in This Episode: What is a launch? What is a pre-launch sequence and how long it should be Why you need a community before you start selling anything Building anticipation and introducing scarcity within your community How to u...2020-01-2308 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples053 Catherine Morgan: How to Create Financial FoundationsCatherine Morgan is a multi award-winning financial coach, qualified financial planner, bestselling author and host of In Her Financial Shoes Podcast. Today we talk about the four steps you need to take to lay solid financial foundations. What you Will Learn in This Episode: Emotional and practical side of your relationship with money Guilt, shame, fear and lack of confidence around money that plague many female entrepreneurs How to raise awareness of your emotions and your (over)spending habits - getting financially naked Building strong financial foundations What is profit-first model and why you need money d...2020-01-2023 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples052 Eleven Ways to Make Money PodcastingToday we talk about 11 different ways that you can make money podcasting. What’s amazing is that you’re probably doing some of them already, and I’m just going to help you do it consciously through a podcast. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Making your podcast the top of of your sales funnel through lead funnels and email sequence Using affiliate programs with Amazon, Audible etc. How to promote coaching and consultancy services through a podcast Driving audience to your membership programs Generating speaking engagements through podcasting Using a subscription model for your listene...2020-01-1612 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples051 Lisa Johnson: Passive Income GrowthMy guest today is the Passive Income Queen Lisa Johnson, a freedom and success coach who helps entrepreneurs create successful businesses. In this conversation we talk about what happens when you grow, become more visible, and bring passive income into your business. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why having more clients, working more and earning more is not necessarily the definition of success 2 major decisions you need to make: to make your business successful and to invest in your learning Managing clients’ expectations & overdelivering Vs. overpromising & underdelivering How to deal with the dark sides of g...2020-01-1332 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples050 The Single Most Important Activity to Build Your IncomeThe single most important and often neglected thing in building your business and income is client acquisition, which comes in the form of your marketing. There's no point having a satisfied customer if you haven't managed to get one in the first place. So how are you going to get those clients? What You Will Learn in This Episode: Why you need to be seen in proper way on social media The benefits and opportunities of doing live videos Why podcasting is the best way to be heard How to be remembered through your thought-out marketing...2020-01-0909 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples049 Emma Stirk: Legal MattersToday I’m talking to Emma Stirk, a lawyer, coach and go-to legal expert for entrepreneurs and small business owners. We talk about common problems you can encounter as you get more visible, and future proofing your business by wrapping it up tightly from the legal point of view. What You Will Learn in This Episode: When is the right time to ask for legal help as you are starting your business The stuff you first need to have in place for your business How to define the service you are delivering from legal point of vie...2020-01-0628 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples048 The Power of VisualisationToday I'm talking about the power of visualisation for your business and your life on the whole. I’ll walk you through what I mean by visualisation, and why this is a powerful process that you need to consider integrating into your everyday life. What You Will Learn In This Episode: What is visualisation How visualisation works in your brain The difference between visualisation and wishful thinking How visualisation translates into real life perceptions and actions Guided visualisations for self-confidence and success If you've never used visualisation, I strongly recommend that you start tapping int...2020-01-0214 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples047 Planning Your New YearAs we are leaving 2019 behind us, I want to to share with you the processes and the questions that I use to review my year, and to set myself up for what I want to create in 2020. I hope they are going to prompt you to consider your life and business as one entity, so that you can create the life that you want. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Eight categories to take into account when planning your year Three columns to fill out in each category Questions to ask yourself about your current p...2019-12-3018 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples046 Being IntentionalBeing intentional means deciding where you're headed with your business and your life, and what kind of person you want to be. Setting big goals has worked very well for me this year, and today I want to help you be more intentional about what you want to create for your life and business next year. What You Will Learn In This Episode: How journaling helps you become more intentional Setting daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly goals in business and life Why your big 20-year goals don’t have to be at all far-fetched but comp...2019-12-2607 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples045 Traci Cornelius: Being UncomfortableMy guest today is Traci Cornelius, a business and mindset coach who helps entrepreneurs scale their business. We talk about why it’s so important to become comfortable with being uncomfortable, and what feeling the fear and doing it anyway means for growing your business. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Why feeling comfortable leads to being stuck What pushing yourself out of your comfort zone really means in your business and life How to trick your brain into doing something that feels uncomfortable How Traci’s “Can You Really Have it All” challenge can help and...2019-12-2324 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples044 How to Self-PublishToday we are talking about how to self-publish. I have just been through this process, and had a successful launch of my first book, which went to #1 across 11 categories. I’ll talk you through exactly what the self-publishing process entails. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Kindle Publishing Direct and print-on-demand: the fastest track into self-publishing Book editing, formatting and design details you need to be aware of How to market your book with a strong title, description and keywords Choosing carefully your deal with Amazon Where to learn more about the self-publishing process ...2019-12-1918 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples043 Jo Swann: How to Get In The PressJo Swann is a PR coach who helps female entrepreneurs raise their profile in the press, and who is helping me promote my book Get Visible. Today we are talking about how we built my media campaign strategically and got me in the press. What You Will Learn in This Episode: What is PR in the media world today? What are reactive and proactive PR campaigns What it means to be media ready How you can create multiple types of stories to fit different kinds of media Why proactive campaigns are slower but give you more c...2019-12-1630 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples042 Book Publishing OptionsToday I'm talking about options you have for publishing your book. I want to talk you through the pros and cons of the three routes that are available to authors and those publishing their first or their second book. What You Will Learn in This Episode: What are self-publishing, traditional and hybrid publishing Pros and cons of self-publishing: complete control vs. lack of experience Traditional publishing: badge of honour vs. lack of control Hybrid publishing: a done for you service vs. higher cost Starting with your why and your business strategy when deciding about the publishing r...2019-12-1211 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples041 Estelle Keeber: Instagram and VisibilityToday I’m joined by Estelle Keeber, the co-founder of MIBA and its resident Insta queen. Estelle has spoken on stages around the world alongside incredible women such as Michelle Mone and Karren Brady. Her instagram knowledge is legendary, and her interactive and fun tips never disappoint. What You Will Learn In This Episode: How MIBA came to be and what needs it responded to How MIBA strategically grew its success on social media like Facebook and Instagram Kicking off from social media to live events and speaking engagements How to run a successful Instagram account as...2019-12-0930 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples040 Book Writing ProcessAs I just launched my first book, I am very fresh to the whole process of writing and publishing a book. In the next four episodes I want to talk you through this process, and I’m starting by sharing my journey of getting my first book written. What You Will Learn In This Episode: How and why I decided to write a book Why it took five years to actually get down to the writing process The journey from the book proposal to actual writing How to get back to the flow and momentum of wri...2019-12-0518 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples039 Andy Lopata: Nurturing Professional RelationshipsAndy Lopata is an author, speaker, and acclaimed business networking strategist. In this conversation we talk about how you can nurture, grow and maintain professional relationships, so you can get the results that you want by being real and authentic. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: Why just connecting is not enough Why 90% of the follow up should be about that other person Overcoming the fears of picking up the phone, of bragging, boring others, or being rejected How to leverage your existing network of friends and family 7 stages of professional relationship: recognise, know, like, tr...2019-12-0223 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples038 How to Work Out The Best Events to AttendToday I'm talking about live events, and why you should make sure that you get to the relevant conferences and networking events in your industry. No matter how much of your work is online, you can always create much better rapport and deeper connection if you meet people in person. What You Will Learn In This Episode: How to be intentional and deliberate about who you want to connect with Start with a list of local, national and international events Why you should invest in showing up at an important international event Searching events by yourself f...2019-11-2807 min
Positively Influential with Anna Parker-Naples037 Nick Bradley: Increasing Your Sphere of InfluenceI’m co-hosting this episode with Nick Bradley, who is on a mission to help entrepreneurs scale up their business to create freedom, build wealth and lead life on their terms. We are talking about how you can increase your sphere of influence in order to have more impact. What You Will Learn In This Episode: What the journey from startup to scale-up phase of a business looks like Why your ability to work with people is key to scaling up How to decide who you want to bring into your space Professional vs. personal development goa...2019-11-2534 min