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Connect Inspire CreateThe Power of Mindfulness in Leadership and Life with Dawn KruschDawn Krusch, organizational psychologist and leadership development specialist, reveals how mindfulness practices bridge the gap from separateness to togetherness by first understanding ourselves and our own needs. Through her personal experience of receiving a "download" during deep meditation that led to launching Psych Around the Globe, Dawn demonstrates how inner work creates the foundation for meaningful connection with others.• Between 30,000-50,000 thoughts pass through our minds daily, each transmuted through our emotional center• Connection begins with understanding yourself, your values, and learning to trust your inner guidance• Active listening requires being truly present rather than simply...
2025-09-1926 min
Connect Inspire CreatePermission to Procrastinate with Carol Clegg In this episode of Connect Inspire Create, I explore the power of giving yourself permission to procrastinate. I challenge the common perception of procrastination as a negative habit and share how intentional procrastination can lead to creativity, focus, and better decision-making. Grab some practical tips for embracing productive procrastination, including setting small goals, using procrastination as self-care, and tracking time with techniques like Pomodoro.Tune in for a fresh perspective on procrastination and how it can enhance your productivity with ease and flow. Empowered From Within - starting June 20th 90 day...
2025-05-2309 minConnect Inspire Create177 Create a Life That Aligns with You: Small Steps Toward Big Joy with Carol CleggJoin me, Carol Clegg, as I step into a new season of life and business—coaching from the road while traveling through the Caribbean and Europe in 2025. This episode is an invitation to pause and ask: What if your goals were aligned with your authentic self, not shaped by outside expectations?We’ll explore the Kaizen principle—how small, sustainable improvements can lead to profound change. Whether you're a coach, solopreneur, or midlife woman redefining success, this episode offers inspiration for embracing mindset shifts, uncovering your saboteurs, and building a life of joy and gratitude—one small step at...
2025-01-0208 min
Connect Inspire Create171 Find clarity and focus for your goals with Carol CleggIn this episode Carol Clegg, accountability and mindset business coach, shares actionable strategies for turning obstacles into growth opportunities. Here’s a quick breakdown of the key takeaways to help you thrive in your entrepreneurial journey:1. Focus and Clarity - Use an *idea book* to capture thoughts and reduce mental clutter. - Create a *mind map* to break big goals into manageable steps.2. Time Management - Set dedicated time blocks for tasks to maintain balance and momentum. - Identify and plan around potential obstacles to stay productive.3. Transform Saboteurs into Allies
2024-11-2111 min
Connect Inspire Create168 Navigating Leadership with Empathy and Self-Care with Jenna StolikerHave you ever wondered how to build a truly cohesive and trusting team environment? My guest today is Jenna Stoliker, Conscious Leadership Coach. She is your guide to leading with confidence and the power of feminine leadership principles. As an ICF-credentialed coach with a fire in her belly for empowering women, Jenna helps leaders tap into their emotional intelligence and build unshakeable confidence. Using her unique Trust Inside Assessments, she helps you measure and develop the skills you need to navigate change, build strong teams, and lead with impact.One of the primary discussions in t...
2024-10-3130 min
Connect Inspire Create167 Turning Self-Doubt into Stepping Stones : Mindful Moments with Carol CleggTake the opportunity now to join me before the year ends with the powerful online training offered by Positive Intelligence and guided by myself. 6 weeks of life changing strategies along with ongoing support. Transform your internal obstacles into stepping stones for success. Join me as I share how to celebrate conquering the “avoider” saboteur lurking within us.Explore how recognizing these internal barriers can propel you towards personal and business growth, and discover actionable strategies to transform these challenges into opportunities before the year ends. Ready to make some solid changes before the year ends? Let's...
2024-10-2409 min
Connect Inspire Create165 Business Balance and Mindset: Tools & Strategies for Success with Carol CleggWhat if the secret to a thriving business and personal growth lies in mastering the art of balance and mindset? Let's uncover essential strategies to effectively juggle the demands of working both in and on your business. This episode provides practical strategies and tools designed to optimize productivity, cultivate a positive outlook, and ultimately unlock success.Trello is my preferred tool for streamlining tasks and maintaining productivity. Trello's integration capabilities with Dropbox, Zoom, and Slack make it an excellent choice for those looking to consolidate their workflow. By utilizing Trello, users can categorize tasks visually...
2024-10-1011 min
Connect Inspire Create161 Letting Go of Control and Embrace Emotional Freedom with Carol CleggWhat if you could let go of outcomes and embrace the present with confidence? Through the lens of the Positive Intelligence model, Carol shares her personal insights into managing personal saboteurs like the controller. In this episode, I explore how to release the need to control outcomes and how letting go can lead to emotional freedom. By detaching from specific expectations and embracing uncertainty, we create space for growth, learning, and progress. I share a few practical steps for reframing outcomes, setting realistic goals, and building a mindset of adaptability and self-compassion.Ask yourself why a pa...
2024-09-1212 minConnect Inspire Create157 Unlocking Self-Awareness: Enneagram and Positive Intelligence Saboteurs with Julie RoickWhat if your strengths could become your biggest obstacles under stress? Join us as we kick off our Paths to Pleasant Places series with our first guest, Julie Roick, an accomplished personal trainer, life coach, and author of "The Little Guide to Finding Our Lost Souls". Julie, along with co-hosts Carol, Kiri, and Francesca, explores the fascinating world of Enneagram typing and its relationship with the Positive Intelligence saboteurs. This episode is packed with insights on how to harness the power of the Enneagram and PQ framework, leading to greater self-compassion and personal growth. Tune in to...
2024-08-1532 minConnect Inspire CreateHijacked by Your Saboteurs Insights from Coaching Experts Kiri, Francesca and CarolEver wrestled with the inner critics that seem to sabotage your success? Join me as I sit down with coaches Kiri and Francesca to explore this topic.We peel back the layers on three specific saboteurs—the Restless, Pleaser, and Hypervigilant—and share personal stories and strategies on how to recognize and manage these patterns. Throughout our conversation, Kiri, Francesca, and I open up about our unique journeys with our respective saboteurs, offering you tangible takeaways to apply in your own life. From the importance of focus and discipline in tackling the Restless sabo...
2024-06-1432 minConnect Inspire Create121 Taking a Break with Carol CleggWhat does nurturing your own wellness look like? I wanted to take a moment to remind you about the importance of nurturing your own wellness. It is essential to explore what self-care means to you and find ways to incorporate small, loving steps into your daily routine. For me, I'm taking a well-deserved break to recharge and hit the pause button on both my coaching business and podcast. My family and I are so excited to be preparing to celebrate the marriage of our daughter and her fiancé in Portugal this July. I want to be fully pre...
2023-06-0810 min
Connect Inspire CreateTrain Your Brain for Positivity: Mental Fitness & Mindfulness in Daily Life with Carol CleggWhat if the key to happiness isn’t achieving more—but spending more time in positive emotions?In this solo episode, I explore the power of mental fitness and how small, daily shifts in awareness can help you handle life’s challenges with more calm, clarity, and confidence. You’ll learn how to cultivate positive emotions, interrupt negative thought patterns, and build lasting inner resilience using tools from Positive Intelligence®.We’ll explore:Why mindfulness is the foundation for emotional strengthThe 3 core mental fitness muscles you can strengthen todayHow saboteur patterns sa...
2023-05-1618 min
Connect Inspire Create116: Overcoming Business Stagnation: Strategies for Moving Forward with Carol CleggUnderstanding the root causes of business stagnation: Fear and Perfectionism - Fear of failure, success, challenges, and the unknown can paralyze us - Perfectionism can stall progress and lead to analysis paralysis - Identify your current root cause and list possible solutions - Prioritize what you honestly believe your next steps should be and tackle them one at a time Are there ways you can unpack and work through fear and perfectionism? Is it sharing that fear with someone else, Sometime saying things out loud leads to an un...
2023-05-0216 minConnect Inspire Create110 Tips to Overcome Procrastination with Carol CleggTips to overcome procrastination:Chunking your projects Reinforcing habits with a scoreboard Be honest with the behaviour that is causing distraction Shifting into action Try priority planning Break free from perfectionism Tackle your fear of failure Baby steps, always Understanding your energy cyclesAre you interested in a mental fitness journey to help overcome your business growth saboteurs?Join Carol Clegg for the next 6 week POSITIVE INTELLIGENCE® Mental Fitness Program.Imagine yourself able to remain calm, clear headed, stress-free and positive even in the midst of handling work and life’s gr...
2023-04-0409 min
Connect Inspire Create111 Love Heals Trauma - Take Action with Danielle BernockDanielle Bernock is a childhood trauma survivor, international, award-winning author, speaker, podcast host, and trauma-informed self-love coach who helps men, women, and organizations EMERGE with clear vision of their value, TAKE ownership of their choices, and CHART a path to their promise, becoming Victorious Souls.She’s created courses, and workshops to implement her 4 step proven process called S.E.L.F. Her mantra is “love yourself from survive to thrive” and she’s known as “that lady on the internet who loves you.”In this episode we chat about:overcoming the fear of talking abou...
2023-03-2823 minConnect Inspire Create108 Finding Peace in Your Week by Theming Your Days with Carol CleggToday we are focusing on finding peace in your week by theming your days.Before we get into theming your days for a more peaceful week I wanted to share a coach training programme that I am currently wrapping up and to let you know that there is an opportunity for coaches to sign up for the April cohort. The link will be in the show notes. This certainly is an incredible opportunity and I encourage you to see if you are eligible and apply for the grant,Positive Intelligence is the framework taught by S...
2023-03-0718 min
Connect Inspire Create#102 How to Create Ease instead of Burnout in Your Biz with Joanna IngramI am joined by my guest today Joanna Ingram who is a brand messaging specialist, former advertising agency director now turned business coach working with female coaches to clarify their unique brand message. Joanna is the host of Goals with Soul, a weekly podcast sharing strategies to elevate your coaching business success.In this episode we chat about:midlife pivotsfinding the confidence to make the changeresilience as a solopreneurmindset blockshow to appreciate our successes"It's time for authentic, unique and brilliant women to rise, and create positive change in the world"Where to...
2023-01-2431 min
Connect Inspire Create100 Accountability Can Support You on Your Path of Discovery with Trish KinneyCelebrating episode 100!My guest today is Trish Kinney, a breakthrough and accountability coach.She currently leads coaching sessions that follow Carol Dwek's Growth Mindset value system. Her two favorite and most "positive-trigger" tools are the 360 Circle and the Time-Blocking method.Trish shares that her personal belief, and a path that works well for her clients - is to align our daily actions with our core values, and adjust as necessary throughout our lives.Because change and fear and doubt are all a normal part of our lives, she h...
2023-01-1026 min
Connect Inspire Create98 Identifying Small Steps for Your Full Potential with Zoe ThompsonZoe Thompson is a lifestyle and wellbeing coach working with individuals & employees to improve life, health & wellbeing through coaching and training services.Creating the tomorrow you want while learning to love your today.Zoe started her career in the Police Service working in both operational and senior leadership roles. With over 10 years of coaching and mentoring experience she is an NLP Master Practitioner and Executive Coach.Zoe combines her personal and professional experiences, (including achievements as a GB competitive Strongwoman athlete) alongside her professional training to help her clients live the live they want...
2022-12-2724 min
Connect Inspire Create97 How to Conquer the Chaos of Clutter with Kerry ThomasToday we are focusing on the word clutter and I am joined by my guest today Kerry Thomas, Owner of Conquer the Chaos and certainly the go to person on all things clutter. She specializes in helping small business owners with ADD & ADHD.So many entrepreneurs have undiagnosed ADHD. Our world is almost set up to bring out those traits from people. There’s no time for resting in the entrepreneurial world. Or at least that’s the message. This is why Kerry is passionate about helping entrepreneurs, because she understands the pitfalls of entrepreneurship and how the...
2022-12-2028 minConnect Inspire Create91: Project Management - Calendar, Batching and Capacity with Carol CleggIn this episode I chat about tools to use for project management including your calendar, batching your projects and recognizing your capacity.Different tools that you can use to stay on track for both you personally and your business.Take time to consider what tools you want to use in alignment with your learning style.Where do you store your files> Can you find them easily?Consider your capacity when making commitments for your business. YAs a productivity and accountability coach, I love sharing tools and topics on how to simplify building the foundation f...
2022-11-0814 minConnect Inspire Create85: How to Intergrate Customer Experience into Your BusinessI’m your host, Carol Clegg, known as your “Accountability" Biz Coach helping global women in midlife take action on starting their business. I call it creating a lifestyle business - one that is geared towards creating a sustainable and pleasant work/life balance. I’m here to help you find simple systems that work for you for goal setting, marketing and time management ⏰and I help you track the progress! Not sure where to start?Book your free 30 minute discovery call and take away your mind map along with a productivity checklist Visit carolclegg.com (or bo...
2022-09-2710 min
Connect Inspire Create#84 - 5 Tips to Help the Launch of Your Book with Judy BakerInspirational conversations for midlife women business owners. Topics on the show include entrepreneurial journeys others have navigated, talking about mindset, motivation and work life balance, along with marketing advice for your lifestyle business. This week I am chatting with Judy Baker who is your Book Marketing Mentor She helps business authors get more bang for their book, turning content to cash, and keeping the book evergreen long after the launch.After conquering cancer in 2014, she became an author advocate and self-publishing evangelist. She is working on a memoir/guidebook and business book. Her wo...
2022-09-2033 min
Connect Inspire Create83: Living in Balance with Your Vision with Heather FuselierWelcome to the next episode. Our conversations cover a variety of topics including entrepreneurial journeys, life skills, mindset motivation, and marketing resources. And today I am chatting to Heather Fuselier, a National-Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, also holding credentials as a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Certified Running Coach, and she is an author, trainer, and employee well-being consultant specializing in helping people live healthy, balanced lives.Your vision statement plays a role in goal settingCreate your goals based on your true values.Heather's new book, "Happy Healthy You: Breaking the Rules for a Well-Balanced Lif...
2022-09-0625 min
Connect Inspire Create# 82 Procrastination - Recognizing & Taking Action with our guest Mich BondesioMy guest today is Mich Bondesio, a productivity coach, writer, podcaster and consultant. Her work focuses on the interrelationship between creativity, productivity and wellbeing in our digital business world.Her coaching and training is grounded in the concept of Intentional Productivity.Her Creating Cadence Podcast explores ways that we can build stronger foundations for life and work in motion, in an increasingly digital world.Originally from South Africa, Mich is based in the UK and works with clients around the world.In this episode we chat about:Our brains are w...
2022-08-2312 min
Connect Inspire Create81: Overcoming Roadblocks to Writing your Book with Susan BaraccoWelcome to the next episode. Our conversations cover a variety of topics including entrepreneurial journeys, life skills, mindset motivation, and marketing resources. And today it is all about writing your book!Joining me today is Susan Baracco, Ghostwriter, Editor and Book Coach. To educate and inspire budding authors about the book writing journey, she wrote a guidebook entitled 6 Things No One Tells You About Writing a Book. Plan your book from cover to coverUnderstand the market, competitive titles, and how to differentiate your bookDecide on the...
2022-08-0929 min
Connect Inspire Create#79 Designing A Life You Love with Ellen GallegosEllen Gallegos is the Owner & Creative Director of Sparrow Creative Studio, where she provides “strategic and creative custom brand solutions.”Over a decade ago Ellen Gallegos stepped away from a successful career in corporate marketing to start Sparrow Creative Studio, a design agency specializing in startup and non-profit branding and events. Over the past 10+ years, this multi-passionate entrepreneur has designed a life that she loves. An entrepreneurial evangelist, she wants to introduce others to the freedom, flexibility, and autonomy that business ownership offers.Are you on the edge of stepping into entrepreneurship? Listen to Ellen's passi...
2022-07-2629 min
Connect Inspire Create#78 The Entrepreneur's Success Triangle with Midori VerityThis week I am chatting with Midori Verity - CEO of Fuel to Fire, an accountability group for driven women focused on big goals.Midori is a serial entrepreneur with three decades of vetted experience, she knows what it takes to start, grow, and rapidly scale a business with ease. Whether she’s consulting with startups to Fortune 500 Silicon Valley giants, Midori’s unique approach unlocks the potential in every entrepreneur she coaches. In this episode Midori shares more about her Entrepreneur Success Triangle to success:accountabilitya proven goal-setting system...
2022-07-1911 minConnect Inspire Create#77 Choices. How we make them and the ripple effect they create with Carol & TrishThe idea that every choice we make in our lives, big and small, leads to the next outcome, the next experience that becomes the story of our life! As well as how each of our choices affects everyone around us, and vice versa. An ongoing ripple effect is created literally worldwide - through the simplest and most mundane of choices we are making every day.Ask yourself these questions:Thinking back over a few of your life choices - what would be different had you chosen a different pathWith hindsight might you have made a different...
2022-07-1230 minConnect Inspire Create#75 How to Be Patient in a World of Instant Gratification with Carol and TrishHow to be patient in a world of instant gratification. Here are some tips we shared.Watching the urges and allowing a pause/delay - put some space in between.Each decision is best made consciously, instead of just trying to gratify our desires.Learn over time. There will be many times when you give in to your urges — that’s OK. We all do it. There’s nothing wrong with giving in sometimes, but the key is to see how that makes you feel afterward, and learn whether the decision was a good one or not.Acknowledging the ti...
2022-06-2820 min
Connect Inspire Create#74 Getting Unstuck by Adopting New Habits with Carol CleggIt might seem paradoxical, but we ourselves can also be a reason for being stuck. Being aware of different aspects of yourself is part of your self-awareness, an ongoing journey.Healthy habits can also help you to feel more energetic, motivated, inspired, organized and more self-dependent. These positive changes can give you a strong push to get unstuck and move forward with your life.So here are some ideas I’d like to shareGet Unstuck by finding a new thing to learnchoosing gratitudeby decluttering your digital spaceby making planned time for you...
2022-06-2108 min
Connect Inspire Create#73 Accountability’s Role In Goal Setting And Prioritizing with Trish & CarolIn this episode we are going to take you behind the scenes of both of our coaching businesses.Trish and Carol both offer accountability coaching. Benefits range from focusing on current goals, making progress with intentions and starting fresh habits to move forward and get "unstuck".Favourite coaching tools include Google docs, Trello for project management, Paperbell for coaching and client management and time blocking on your calendar.Gretchen Rubin has a framework called Four Tendencies which are:Upholders meet both inner and outer expectations.Questioners question both inner and outer expectations.O...
2022-06-1432 min
Connect Inspire Create#72 Better listening: Tools to respond and NOT react with Carol & TrishThis week we are revisiting a popular episode from 2021 on concepts to choose to react or respond.Consider the following :A reaction is about the moment whereas a response is about the outcome. Understanding how my emotions drive my decisions will improve relationships, productivity, and possibilities. Tips from TrishMirroring:Starts with listening CAREFULLY to the other person.Or if you’re the first to speak, as a “learning” question to warm them up.“It’s obvious you’re upset. Can you tell me what’s wrong?”If they become angr...
2022-06-0718 min
Connect Inspire Create#70 Who is Listening to Your Ideas with Carol CleggTaking a real break can help refresh you and find the inspiration you need to unpack new ideas. But, who do you brainstorm with?Listen to this short episode with me, Carol Clegg on processing your ideas as an entrepreneur.Love masterminds, how about you?My latest idea is redesigning my retreat in Portugal. This is now a 4-day retreat at the fabulous retreat centre Quinta Carvalhas21st September to 25th September, 2022 - all the details here at LISBON RETREATSYou are invited to join an intimate g...
2022-05-2407 minConnect Inspire Create#69 Manifestation - Tap into Your Creative Power Replay with Carol, Trish and KatalinAre you tapping into your creativity?Join Carol. Trish and Katalin for conversations for women entrepreneurs from around the globe who appreciate travel, and a healthy lifestyle and are eager to learn tools and resources to grow their business and thrive in their lives.This week we talk about manifestation and tapping into your creative power.Katalin is reading The Source by Dr Tara Swart - Neuroscience and LeadershipRecording app for affirmations ThinkUpManifestation techniques:Vision BoardIntention JournalGratitude JournalBedtime ReprogrammingLetter to your future selfAffirmationsStep outside your comfort boxPrayerPositive...
2022-05-1723 min
Connect Inspire Create#67 How to be intentional with our money with guest Renee CohenEmpowering You To Create The Life You Want Without The StressOur connection to money is as vital as any other relationship in our lives and how intentional we are with our money makes a big difference. Are you tired of winging it when it comes to your finances?Has your momentum slowed down and you aren’t seeing the progress you desire?Have you been spinning your wheels trying to figure out how to effectively make your money work for you only to feel even more confused and frustrated with all the information out there?Y...
2022-05-0329 min
Connect Inspire Create#66 It's Your Personal Brand that Makes You Unique with Suzanne TulienBranding expert Suzanne Tulien is so passionate about ensuring solopreneurs grow their small businesses effectively that she wrote Personal Brand Clarity, a step by step guide that teaches solopreneurs to use the most compelling, unique, and powerful marketing strategy they have: themselves.Love this giveaway from Suzanne As a Solopreneur, YOU are the BRAND of your BUSINESS…Your FREE KICKSTARTER TOOL KIT is packed with tools and resources to differentiate WHO YOU ARE and HOW YOU DO WHAT YOU DO for clients you LOVE!FREE Personal Brand Kickstarter Toolkit: ...
2022-04-2631 min
Connect Inspire Create#64 Gratitude in our busy, overstimulated everyday lives with Carol & TrishIn many ways, we’ve lost touch with the true meaning of gratitude. It requires reflection and stillness, two things that can be difficult in our busy, overstimulated everyday lives. As a result, we’re also missing out on the benefits of gratitude, which may be greater than many people realize. As it turns out, the effects of gratitude can be important for our overall well-being for several reasons…Improved mental healthImproved physical healthStronger social bondsResilienceI’m Carol Clegg, a marketing consultant and strategy coach supporting female founders around the globe. I offer consulting packages tailored to give y...
2022-04-1221 min
Connect Inspire Create#63 Work Day Start Up Routines for Life Balance with Carol CleggFind business/life balance with a 4 day work week and workday routines.What does your workday start-up routine look like?Morning personal routineReview theme for the dayUse Trello for my days of the weekCEO dayCreative time to start the day - a sense of flowUse your timerFeeling burnt out? How about a retreat in Lisbon, Portugal?All the details are right here https://www.lisbonretreats.com/lisbonmastermindretreatsWelcome to our podcast where we hope to inspire you with conversations with our guests from around the globe fortnightly, as we cover...
2022-04-0504 min
Connect Inspire Create#62 Franchising is More than Fast Food & French Fries with our guest, Diane PleussHave you asked yourself this question - Is A Franchise Right For You?There are many franchise opportunities available to you, but it can be a daunting task to weigh the pros and cons by yourself. While there’s a lot of general information online, the real specifics that you need to make a sound decision are not available to the general public. If you have a dream of owning your own successful business, you will want to listen to this episode with franchise matchmaker Diane Pleuss.Since 2004, Diane has been helping people who...
2022-03-2929 min
Connect Inspire Create#61 - Outa Your Head. Into Your Life with Trish KinneyHow about trading anxiety for action! Here are a few tips to help you with your daily rituals to keep you motivated and stay ahead!Does that pang of anxiety hit you most mornings before you've even set one foot on the floor? These simple, awesome habits will get you out of bed and swap that dread and doubt with more intention and "feel good" action. Let's get into your "now" - and keep you there!I’m Trish and I am a professional life coach with a focus on what I call the “best life...
2022-03-2206 min
Connect Inspire Create#60 - Don't Hold Back Unleash Your Personal Brand with Dr Angela MulrooneyWe are joined by our guest, Angela Mulrooney who is a retired dentist turned personal branding expert.How did that happen? Listen to this episode as Angela explains "I had built a referral-based, niche dental practice that allowed me to do the dentistry I loved on clients I loved while earning more and working less. I had it all… until I didn’t. Overnight, I lost everything after sustaining a career-ending injury that killed my ability to drill.I had two options:I could keep my practice even though I would...
2022-03-1525 min
Connect Inspire Create#59 Theme Your Week for Focus with Carol CleggTheme your days to get more done !Basically you're setting an intention or topic for your day. Day theming basically means batching similar kinds of work together.What benefits can you expect when you theme your week? If done correctly, themed weeks can:Boost productivityImprove focusReduce stressGrow your businessIt helps you work on-purpose, and avoid working by accident, reacting to other people's agenda.Better business and life balanceAnother great benefit of a themed week is that it can help you to grow your business. As You’ll manage to get a lot more done, it...
2022-03-0810 min
Connect Inspire Create#58 - Can We Fully Heal From Past Traumas with Dr. Don WoodGiven the major events of 2020 and into 2021 that have without question impacted us ALL in some way, our guest and the work he does is as relevant today as it’s ever been.As some of you might remember, Dr. Don Wood is the creator of The Inspired Performance Institute. He has helped survivors of the Boston Marathon Bombing, the Las Vegas concert shooting, as well as professional executives and athletes to heal from traumatic events. After years spent researching how atmospheric conditions affect our minds and impact our lives, Dr. Don no...
2022-03-0136 min
Connect Inspire Create#57 When is it time to say NO? with Trish KinneyHow to say NO to make room for your YES's - upcoming workshop with all the details below.I’m Trish and I am a professional certified life coach with a focus on simple daily “hacks” that will get you moving forward, with a mindset of better health and a sense of calm. I’m hosting my Small Circle groups to share my Top Five Life Hacks. These are my client’s favorite tricks to keep them motivated and moving ahead! My next session is Sunday night, February 27. The hack is: How to Say NO to make room for y...
2022-02-2204 minConnect Inspire Create#56 Searching for Happiness, and Healthy Food with Trish and CarolIn this episode we talk about ideas on finding happiness, improving our outlook on life along with the influence food can have on our mood and wellbeing.Meet the hosts of Connect Inspire Create, conversations for entrepreneurs from around the globe who appreciate travel, a healthy lifestyle and are eager to learn tools and resources to grow their business and thrive in their lives.I’m Carol Clegg, a marketing consultant and strategy coach supporting female founders around the globe. I offer consulting packages tailored to give you the support you need to cre...
2022-02-1524 min
Connect Inspire Create#55 When is Your CEO Day? with Carol Clegg Bits & BitesToday, I am going to share with you some thoughts on systems and tools, which I love to teach. I am Carol Clegg, the owner of Classic Exec Marketing for the past decade and a marketing and strategy coach teaching global entrepreneurs in mid-life to value their time and implement systems to find time for a joyful work-life balance, which is so important to me at this stage of my life. ( And I am sure for you too!)Theme your weekTake a CEO day for youPower up ritual to start your dayPower down ritual to end your day
2022-02-0806 minConnect Inspire Create#54 To Niche or Not - Coaching with Trish and CarolWhen to hire a business or lifestyle coach. In this episode we discuss coaching from a few viewpoints:Categories of coaching, mentoring or group supportTo niche or not to nicheThe art of HyggeFinding your coachFocus and taking the next action stepThe benefits of hiring a coachAs two coaches, we invite you to enjoy the conversations for entrepreneurs from around the globe who appreciate travel, a healthy lifestyle and are eager to learn tools and resources to grow their business and thrive in their lives. Join Carol and Trish and listen to our podcast Connect. Inspire...
2022-02-0132 minConnect Inspire Create#52 We’re Hitting the Reset Button for 2022: New Hopes, New Plans with Carol and TrishReflections on 2021 and intentions for the year ahead. Some of the topics we chat about:10 things that went well in 2021 - celebrate theseWhat did not go so well? And why did this happen, what can I learnWhat do I want to improve on in 2022?What is one new thing I will do in 2022?What will I give up doing in 2022? Are you a New Year's resolution type or a word for the year person? Maybe you'd rather pick a word for each month!The hosts of the show! I’m Carol Clegg, a mark...
2022-01-1923 min
Connect Inspire Create#51 5 Ways to Making Content Creation Easier Bits & Bites with Carol CleggJoin me in my monthly webinars - find all the details here on Eventbrite January 18, 2022: 5 Ways to Make Content Creation Easier - Link to registerStart with planning, add a touch of posting with a good dose of engagement!I'm Carol Clegg, a marketing and strategy coach. Here to help women coaches & freelancers build a business with focus, confidence and clarity using my 3 pillar system. Interested in finding more - Visit carolclegg.com or lisbonretreats.com I invite you to book your 1:1 strategy call w...
2022-01-1105 min
Connect Inspire Create#50 What keeps you pushing for your goals with Ciara StockelandCiara Stockeland knows the highs and lows of business, as both a coach and a business owner, and she knows exactly what works and what doesn’t. Most recently Ciara has launched the Boutique Workshop, a coaching program for retailers. Ciara is coaching retail owners from the perspective of someone who’s done it successfully, and teaching others how to find the same success she’s had. Successfully completed her 1st Iron Man with strategies that you can also use in bizShow up being honest with your strengths and weaknessesSupporting boutique owners with a coaching program for reta...
2022-01-0426 minConnect Inspire Create#48 Blink, did we miss it? Our favorite podcast moments of 2021This week on episode 32 we reflect back on 2021, and share a few of the highlights, in the form of short soundbites, from a few selected guests! We met so many interesting businesswomen - and men too! And both Trish and I agree we’ve learned so much from these brave solo-preneurs, about everything from…How our mindset affects our views, our outlook, and our ability to realize successes in our lives.How to brand yourself and your business with clarity.How to show up on Zoom and other virtual platforms with confidence and realize greater business success.We hear...
2021-12-2134 min
Connect Inspire Create#47 Do you use mind mapping? with Carol Clegg - Bits & BitesIn this episode I talk about mind mapping to support you in your coaching business.Drawing padCanva to design your mind mapOnline with CoggleFeedback - connect with me on LinkedInHello, I'm Carol Clegg, helping new coaches, consultants and online business entrepreneurs to confidently attract and support their first clients with systems to build your business foundation. Find out more at carolclegg.com or book a FREE 30-minute strategy call and take away 3 next steps hereComing in February 2022: Business 101 Coaching ProgramHello from your host, Carol Clegg – your accountability business co...
2021-12-1406 min
Connect Inspire Create#46 All good things begin with your mindset with our guest Shawna SchuhAre you ready to rekindle your curiosity, look at the world around you a little differently, then you’re in the right place today with our fabulous guest, Lifetime Adventurer, Entertainer, & Leadership Expert Shawna Schuh.You create your day by the way you think! Everything is within you.Are you asking the right questions?Watch the questions that you are asking yourself!Where to find Shawna:ShawnaSchuh.comLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnaschuh/FREE Ebook = 3 Ways to Overcome Your Imposter Feelings and Fears https://shawnaschuh.simplero.com/page/206921
2021-12-0727 min
Connect Inspire Create#45 Find your Happiness Mindset with Romana HasenöhrlRomana grew up in a village near Salzburg, Austria. The "natural born writer" began to write stories for newspapers and magazines at the age of 20.In 2020 she founded the Facebook group "Happiness reloaded" and started to organize online networking meetings and online workshops to support people who got affected by the Covid restrictions. "Stay social!" is her main answer to social distancing.Romana was a long term traveller up to 2020, in "normal years" she travels three to four months per year in her old Volkswagen Camper and supports people to be brave and just travel...
2021-11-3032 min
Connect Inspire Create#44 When Pain is Your Teacher with Trish - Bits & Bites:Listen to all our episodes on your fav platform or head over to Connect Inspire Create. ** Episode #27 How is marketing a layered approach with our guest Michelle HouglandConnect with Trish on her website and LinkedInConnect with Carol on her website, LinkedIn, InstagramFrom Trish - ongoing 1:1 coaching or group sessions Find out more at www.healthylifemindset.com...
2021-11-2307 min
Connect Inspire Create#43 Should I go into Business with my Best Friend? with Gabrielle Graf Palmer & Sara LunsfordRomaDrama Live! is the brainchild of best friends and entrepreneurs. Gabrielle Graf Palmer, (an entertainment and sports sponsorship executive), and Sara Lunsford (the “spreadsheet queen and number cruncher” and an ace management consultant). This colossal event was birthed not only in the midst of the pandemic but also at a time when Graf Palmer and Lunsford were experiencing devastating personal losses.Graf Palmer and Lunsford, who met by chance 26 years ago at the airport in Atlanta when they happened to be dressed identically from head to toe, share a deep bond that has helped them pull through. “I had...
2021-11-1627 min
Connect Inspire Create#42 Coaches Tool Box - Life Circle -Bits & BitesHello, I'm Carol Clegg, a small business strategist who loves 1:1 coaching women coaches and online consultants on how to be in charge of their time. Tired of feeling flustered and overwhelmed with tech and tools? Learn to take action steps to simplify and have joy and balance in your life. Find out more at lisbonretreats.com or book a FREE strategy call hereDo you have a project management tool to save you time? Trello 101 coming soon. Here is a sneak peek with a few tips to get you started - watch your free v...
2021-11-0905 min
Connect Inspire Create#41 Branding and Finding Your Clarity with Suzanne TulienBrand Clarity Expert, International Speaker, and Author, Suzanne Tulien, notices the variety of creative ways people are ‘branding’ themselves both consciously and unconsciously.But, is a successful personal brand the result of powerful marketing? When the hype subsides, what keeps a good personal brand going strong? What is the real secret to personal brand growth and leadership?With over two and a half decades of strategic communication, employee brand engagement, and internal brand development, Suzanne’s inside-out brand-building strategy creates the clarity and actions necessary for her clients to drive consistency, distinction, and advocacy long-term. As...
2021-11-0227 min
Connect Inspire Create#40 Taming your Distracted Mind - Bits & BitesTrish is sharing the idea of taming your distracted mind.Finding quality time as a familyA simple tip to try once a weekAlign your values with your goalsOur giveaways for our audience:From Trish - ongoing 1:1 coaching or group sessions Find out more at www.healthylifemindset.comFrom Carol - join me for a strategy session in our Mastermind Club in November by sending me an email to carol@classicexec.com with the subject Strategy Session or find out more at www.motivatemastermind.com
2021-10-2603 min
Connect Inspire Create#39 How is marketing a layered approach with our guest Michelle HouglandThis week we are chatting with our guest Michelle Hougland.Michelle has been a successful online entrepreneur for over 16 years with multiple streams of income. Out of her desire to help save others from the same pitfalls she encountered early on, Michelle authored her digital ebook: Ebay Consignment "The Easy Way" and she is the online course creator of "Starting your own Successful Ebay Business". She has received awards such as Ebay Top Seller and PowerSeller. She has taught on many stages, but her favorite platforms were discovered in January 2020, when she launched her YouTube ch...
2021-10-1926 min
Connect Inspire Create#38 It is time to pivot or refocus? Bits & BitesToday our focus will be on pivoting within your coaching business. Coach, consultant or strategist - which one do you need to help you in your small business?Pivoting in businessFocusing on one thing to finish the year strong for your businessTaking a new direction for your business and adding layers40-70 rule on making decisions Coach or strategist or consultant - do they have a different meaning?Our giveaways for our audience:From Carol - join me for a strategy session in our Mastermind Club in October or November by sending me an email to...
2021-10-1216 minConnect Inspire Create#37 Life is still feeling differentLife is feeling different right now - all world conditions considered.The uncertainty day-to-day, state of global health, global economy, global unrest, global warming! Trish and Carol discuss how we face a new day. Our individual mindsets and attitudes that we apply to approach each day’s new challenges with calm, patience and a healthy level of positivity.We include a few inevitable "human" pain points with possible solutions and tools that work for us.gracewhere are you on a scale from 1 to 10 ?communityThanks for listening if you have loved what...
2021-10-0530 min
Connect Inspire Create#36 Showing up on camera professionally to stay competitive with guest Suzanne GloverSuzanne Glover has been teaching in the professional TV and film industry for over 20 years. Now that there is such a heavy need, she’s been reaching out to audiences outside the film industry to succeed in this new “zoom era” that’s putting so many more of us into the spotlight to lead meetings and presentations online.In her book Be A Video Influencer: Reinvent Your Life & Business As A Midlife Movie Star, Suzanne explains how influencing through video can dramatically change your life and make you feel like the “celebrity of your life.” And she’s also created...
2021-09-2833 min
Connect Inspire Create#35 Why Words Matter - Effective Communication Skills with Terre ShortWelcome to our show, Connect Inspire Create.This week we are chatting with our guest, Terre Short about Why Words Matter - Effective Communication SkillsTerre Short is a human potential developer and has been a coach in some capacity her entire career. She has more than 30 years of leadership experience. Through coaching, speaking, and facilitating she has inspired countless people to connect to their why and to harness the power of empathy and personal relationships. Terre is the author of The Words We Choose: Your Guide to How and Why Words Matter...
2021-09-1424 min
Connect Inspire Create#34 What to do with your million $$ ideas Mindful Bits & BitesIn this episode Carol shares thoughts on how to process your many creative ideas as an entrepreneur.Keep a notebook just for your ideasGive your brain space to be creativeCome back to your ideas a few days later and reevaluateThe $10K Club is looking for a special kind of Queen, and you could be her. Join hereI started on this journey for myself in June when I joined the $10K Club.(I’m proud to be an affiliate because I believe in her teaching method and coaching smarts. If you join th...
2021-09-0907 min
Connect Inspire Create#33 Self-Employment Strategies with our guest Jodi KrangleThis week we are chatting with our guest, Jodi KrangleAboutSelf-employment Strategies - how outsourcing has saved my lifeBeing an Introvert & a Business Owner - There's a difference between "being shy" and being an introvertWe share conversations for women entrepreneurs from around the globe who appreciate travel, a healthy lifestyle and are eager to learn tools and resources to grow their business and thrive in their lives. Jodi Krangle has been a voice actor since 2007 and has worked with clients from major brands all over the world including Dell, BBVA & Kraft. Sh...
2021-09-0327 min
Connect Inspire Create#32 Pause and Patience Mindful Bits and BitesWelcome to Mindful Bits and Bites from Connect Inspire Create.Today's short bite comes from Trish, your Health Life Mindset CoachPause and Patience: Taking time out is the right thing sometimes!What does your routine look like?ShiftingAdjustingAcceptingCan you take a pause?Trish kicks off her next Small Circle Coaching Group on Thursday, September 30. Just 4 women and five sessions that focus on tools for better managing daily anxiety and overwhelm. You’ll find details on her website at healthylifemindset.com.
2021-08-2704 min
Connect Inspire Create#31 Website Accessibility with our guest Sarah ClarkeThis week we are chatting with Sarah Clarke from DufferinMedia.Com about website accessibility.Everyone wants to attract as many visitors as possible to their site but how do you take the steps to ensure your site can be used by everyone.Many users have special needs that make it difficult or impossible to use certain types of websites.Put simply, what accessibility should a website have?Where do you start? Listen to this episode to find out!Where to find SarahOn social: Twitter: https://twitter.c...
2021-08-2024 min
Connect Inspire Create#30 7 tips for dealing with discouragement in your business Mindful Bits & BitesHow do you deal with the ebb and flow of motivation while running your business?This is a mindful bit from the hosts of Connect, Inspire, Create and today Carol shares with you a few tips to move you through the funk.#1 Change up your environment try a coworking space#2 Excercise, get outside#3 Create a plan, write things down#4 Make progress with small tasks grab your free planner here #5 Allow time to be creative#6 Schedule and routines#7 Rest Meet your hostsHello, I'm...
2021-08-1307 min
Connect Inspire Create#29: Getting the right perspectives in life with our guest, Jenny TohJoin Jenny Toh of River Life Coaching as we chat about mental fitness, positive intelligence, and identifying your saboteurs. We discuss values and how to put those at the centre of who you are to live an inspired life.Visit positiveintelligence.com to find out how you self-sabotage and take the free assessment.Jenny is offering our listeners a complimentary 30-minute coaching session. What is your dream? What is your heart’s desire for your life? "As your coach, I will support you in your personal journey to unearth, red...
2021-08-0626 min
Connect Inspire Create#28: How to say NO Mindful Bits & BitesWelcome to Mindful Bits and Bites from Connect Inspire Create.Today's short bite comes from Trish.Learn how to say no and protect your boundaries.I help successful people manage stress and burnout, and return to their center to enjoy life more fully!Trish Kinney Certified Professional Coach Healthy Life Mindsetwww.healthylifemindset.com Hello from your host, Carol Clegg – your accountability business coach for women coaches, entrepreneurs and small teams! As a coach or heart led entrepreneur, you know all the right tools and strategies to s...
2021-07-3004 min
Connect Inspire Create#27: Vacation Proof your Business Mindful Bits and BytesWelcome to mindful bits and bites from the co-hosts of Connect Inspire Create.Today's short bite comes from Carol, your digital marketing coach at www.lisbonretreats.comCan you step away from your business and know that the wheels will turn smoothly?What can you put in place ahead of time, and what can you simplify so that you can take a real break?Want to learn how to simplify things in your biz? Grab a copy right hereI offer digital courses for marketing and tech overwhelm for...
2021-07-2304 min