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Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastAre you sick and tired of feeling 'not good enough'?Are you sick and tired of feeling ‘not good enough'?
Would you love to feel comfortable in your own skin?
Like, whatever your endeavour, you can pull it off excellently; joyfully, wholeheartedly, unapologetically, gloriously Technicolor YOU?
This is a brand new, very special episode of the Audacity podcast just released today.
I’m Claire Ackers, I help women break free of Imposter Syndrome, and become warrior queens – able to know who they are, and what they stand for- and have the courage to live that every day.
Today I have a very...2024-11-1205 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastWhat Actually is Imposter Syndrome & How do I Know I have it?Hey I’m Claire Ackers and I believe that Imposter Syndrome is the biggest reason you are not experiencing the results you want with your business or in your career right now.
Imposter Syndrome is emotionally exhausting, causing you to waste valuable time with self-doubt.
Imposter Syndrome is costing you thousands, if not millions, in lost income, just add up the cost of the opportunities you haven’t gone for, the times you haven’t backed yourself and taken a risk because of listening to your Imposter.
Imposter Syndrome is pervasive, the latest studies suggest u...2024-11-0510 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastHow do you know if you're successful?Do you feel successful as an entrepreneur?
Are you achieving what you set out to achieve?
How can you measure your success?
And if you feel successful now, are you done, or are you ready to go for your next level?
We’re talking about some big questions in today’s conversation.
Big – but really important.
So many of us set off on the adventure of entrepreneurship, so busy doing the do that we forget to look up and check we’re still heading in the right direction.
Or we...2024-07-0921 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur Podcast7 ways self-sabotage is ruining your businessThis week I got a call from an old client, an HR business owner.
“I think I’m self-sabotaging and I can’t stop it”
She was so frustrated, and kicking herself because she was no rookie.
She’d nailed her vision, her values and she had a cracking service offering.
And yet – she couldn’t quite break through a plateau.
Every time it looked like it was certain this time, she was going to bust through to a new level, something would happen, and she’d be right back where she’d started. ...2024-07-0222 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastWhat to do when you're on your kneesSay what you like, entrepreneurship is not for the faint hearted.
While fortune may well favour the brave, having the audacity to run your own business can bring you to your knees.
Often, women come to me when they’re in a pickle, when they’ve thrown everything at it, and have had dark nights of the soul and are questioning their very existence, never mind if they’ve got what it takes to run a business
Today’s conversation is about real talk.
It’s raw, it’s vulnerable, it’s honest and I’m goi...2024-06-2521 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur Podcast7 signs of procrastination in female entrepreneursProcrastination is a huge problem. It’s killing your results, it’s wasting your time, and it’s making you feel like you’re not worthy of running a business.
You know how busy you are, you know how valuable your time is, so why the heck do you do it?
In today’s conversation I’m going to share the 7 most common signs that you’re procrastinating, and I’m going to help you understand WHY you do it.
And, I’m going to give you 3 really quick, actionable steps that you can go away and put into...2024-06-1819 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastConversation with Paula Brockwell, founder of The Employee Experience ProjectIn this conversation I'm talking to Paula Brockwell, who is bringing a fresh, authentic look to culture change.
Paula is one of the most straight-talking, funniest, passionate entrepreneurs you’ll meet, and she really knows her stuff – making dry topics like culture change engaging and inclusive as lead psychologist.
In this candid chat we cover:
What is a ‘proper’ entrepreneur anyway
Her IVF journey and how that’s made her a better business owner
What she’d like to grab CEOs by the scruff of the neck and tell them about culture problems in their business
Her top tips for busin...2024-06-1124 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastImposter Syndrome is killing your businessIf you are a female entrepreneur who is not getting the results you desire.
If you’re frustrated, if you’re doubting you’ve got what it takes, if you’re feeling like a fraud.
Imposter Syndrome is the biggest reason you are not experiencing the results you want with your business right now.
Imposter Syndrome is emotionally exhausting, causing you to waste valuable time with self-doubt.
Imposter Syndrome is costing you thousands, if not millions, in lost revenue, just add up the cost of the opportunities you haven’t gone for, the times you...2024-06-0409 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastWhat would your 18 year old self think of you?Would she be proud of all you’ve achieved?
Would she find you inspiring?
Would she be relieved it all worked out in the end?
What advice would you give her?
Inspired by a real life conversation with a client just this morning, today we’re chatting about how your adolescent self is STILL running the show when it comes to your business – whether you know it or not.
And of course, I’m also going to share what you can DO about it.
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If you’ve enjoyed...2024-05-2820 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastOverwhelmed and struggling - AKA My Tuscan Existential CrisisThis is for you if life and business is feeling a bit overwhelming at the moment
If you’re struggling to get going on projects, no matter how much you say you want to
If you’re triggered by everyone seemingly doing it so much better than you on LinkedIn and Insta
If Imposter Syndrome is running the show and you feel like you don’t belong
If you’re even questioning your purpose and having a small existential crisis
This is for you – we’re going there with the big questions tod...2024-05-2120 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastMistakes female entrepreneurs make when it comes to money: Part 2 - What to do about itAre you not where you thought you’d be when it comes to money
Are you not earning enough and it’s sometimes really scary
Are you struggling with rollercoaster months, and a lack of consistency
Can you not seem to have a breakthrough despite how hard you work
Are you starting to wonder if it’s you that’s the problem, that maybe you’re not cut out to run a business
OR maybe you’re doing really well – on paper – but struggling to enjoy your success, it’s not what you thought it...2024-05-1416 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastTop mistakes female entrepreneurs make when it comes to moneyAre you not earning enough and it’s sometimes really scary
Are you struggling with rollercoaster months, and a lack of consistency
Can you not seem to have a breakthrough despite how hard you work
Are you starting to wonder if it’s you that’s the problem, that maybe you’re not cut out to run a business
OR maybe you’re doing really well – on paper – but struggling to enjoy your success, it’s not what you thought it’d be?
If recognise yourself in any of these, this is for you. B...2024-05-0721 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastHow to show up when you really really really don't want toSometimes it just isn't happening.
Sometimes you can't muster the energy to show up for your business, even though you know you should.
Even if you love your work, love your clients, even if there is no real reason you shouldn't show up and have fun doing it....
... your mojo seems to have left the building.
This conversation is directly for these times.
Here are my top tips of how to show up regardless - properly - not just phoning it in.
Enjoy.
#entrepreneurialmndset #femalefounders #femaleentrepreneurs #authenti...2024-04-3012 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastLipstick all over my teethLipstick all over my teeth - a tale of Imposter Syndrome when networking, and a case of self-sabotage.
If you've ever felt like you don't fit in when networking, or like a total Imposter in the room.
If you're sick of talking yourself out of opportunities and want to be braver.
If you want to connect to your tribe but feel like a weirdo.
Today's conversation is for you. And enjoy the very first live talk from the Shedquarters - what do you think of this set up?
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In this conversation I make an in...2024-04-2315 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur Podcast8 signs you’ve lost your mojo for your business (& what to do about it)Are you struggling to get motivated in your business?
Do you know what you need to do, but just can’t seem to make yourself crack on and do it?
Are you feeling disconnected, and flat, and like you’re wading through treacle?
If so, you are not alone. Feeling like you’ve lost your mojo for your business is one of the most common problems my clients have.
This conversation is about calling out the 8 most common signs that this is happening to you.
And then I’ll help you to k...2024-04-1512 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastFeeling like you're failing in your business? You're not aloneI'm lifting the lid on why female founders fail - and how not to be one of them
I've been coaching female entrepreneurs since 2007, and what I've seen is there are a certain set of challenges that (mostly) only female founders experience.
Understanding these challenges, and knowing how to navigate them can mean the difference between success and throwing in the towel in your business.
So buckle up, because this conversation could be a game-changer for you.
Enjoy the conversation and don’t forget to give me a follow for more like th...2024-04-0923 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastThe secret to elevating yourselfSo often we get caught up in the day-to-day when we’re running a business.
It’s so easy to caught in the reality trap, to lower our expectations to what we believe is possible.
But this is a huge mistake.
As entrepreneurs, we’ve got to be visionaries. To not allow the nay sayers and doom mongers dampen our dreams.
One sure fire way to elevate yourself and your vision is to follow the ‘glimmers’.
The signs, specks and synchronicities that you’re on the right path.
Here’s how...2024-04-0210 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastBailing is not failing - what really happened in the bothyI can't wait to share this story with you, the real story behind my first experience of wild camping.
Spoiler alert: we didn't make it through the night, but what actually happened is GOLD in terms of wisdom and lessons learned I can apply to my business.
Grab a cuppa and tune in, this is quite the tale...
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If you like my authentic approach to business, come join me inside Audacity: Limitless You Academy, my on-demand programme of transformation for female entrepreneurs.
There's a pretty special beta price right now - cli...2024-03-2620 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastThe bothy adventure - do something every day that scares youAre you healed, or are you just hiding from your triggers?
This is a question that coming up a lot in my coaching conversations at the moment.
So often we can be going along, thinking we're doing really well, but really we're avoiding the scary stuff.
It's like a game of Floor Is Lava, we're hopping from safe spot to safe spot, desperately avoiding anything that will upset our carefully curated equilibrium.
This is such a shame, and such a wasted opportunity.
Because the greatest gold lies in peering into the d...2024-03-1912 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastThe Biskery InterviewIn this conversation I'm talking to Saskia Roskam and Lisa Shepherd, co-founders of The Biskery as they share their story of spreading love in biscuit form.
This journey has seen them go from colleagues to award-winning entrepreneurs, and their star is only on the rise.
In this extremely candid conversation, Lisa and Saskia talk about:
🎙 What turned a germ of an idea into an award-winning business model
🎙How apple pie helped them know their audience
🎙How parenthood has helped them keep the business values-led
🎙Why The Biskery attracts an all-female team ...2024-03-1436 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastThe Origin Story Paradigm & Lessons from the MountainIf you’re in need of some inspiration today, this one is for you.
If you’d like to be braver in your business, this one is for you.
If you’re sick of going around and around in circles, and you’re feeling frustrated and stuck, this one is for you.
I’ve just come back from the Rewilding retreat in the Lake District with the most incredible group of women.
All of them have both experienced and busted through their Origin Story Paradigm, and I want to capture it for you while it’s...2024-03-0617 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur Podcast7 ways to make sure changes stick permanentlyAre you struggling to make your new habits stick?
Or doubting your ability to make your positive changes permanent?
If you are, it’s no surprise because the odds are stacked against you. The very way society is set up is designed to set you up to fail.
It’s exhausting, and it just traps you in a never-ending loop of big dreams, to big effort to failure… and repeat.
This is why the Troubleshoot & Transform model I teach is so impactful – it just blows my clients’ minds wide open, and put them in the drivin...2024-02-1321 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastThe 10 biggest mistakes I've made in businessI have f*cked up more times than I can count on my entrepreneurial journey.
People say being an entrepreneur is like jumping off a cliff and growing wings on your way down.
Well, sometimes those wings don't quite grow in time.
In this conversation I share 10 of the biggest mistakes I have made in my business - hopefully this will save you from making the same ones.
Which resonate with you? Have I missed any? I'd love to know.
#entrepreneurs #femalefounders #femaleentrepreneurs #womeninbusiness #successmindset
2024-02-0612 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastThe Real Reason You're Not Getting the Results You Want In Your BusinessAll too often we’re seeking the magic bullet, the new strategy, the new thing to invest – the thing that’s FINALLY going to make the difference in our business.
Where we’re finally going to feel successful, and like we’ve made it, and like a ‘proper’ entrepreneur.
When actually, the real reason we don’t feel like those things has nothing to do with what’s going on in the outside, your results, your clients, your performance, how much cash you’ve got in the bank.
Today we're talking about what the actual missing ingredie...2024-01-3019 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastDon't quit. Life is tough, but so are you lovely 🔥Have you been feeling the push to quit? To throw the towel in, to admit defeat, to acknowledge you’re just not cut out for this entrepreneurship game?
Listen to today’s conversation before you make any big decisions – it might just be the very thing you need right now.
I’m going to be sharing some research that will shed a light on why you’re feeling the way you are, plus sharing my top tips on what to do about it, so you can get out of this funk, and start feeling like you again....2024-01-2318 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur Podcast10 traits of highly successful female entrepreneursI’m in the privileged position of working with some incredibly successful female entrepreneurs, founders and business owners.
As their business coach, I’m involved in some really intense conversations, and I get to hear it like it is - I’m in the privileged position of being privy to the behind-the-scenes conversations.
I’ve been doing this work since 2007, I’ve helped hundreds, if not thousands of women to date.
Over this time, I’ve observed 10 key traits of the most successful ones, and this is what I want to share with you today.
...2024-01-1620 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastHow to set 2024 goals that stick!
Are you ready to set some goals for year ahead? Goals that are audacious, that make your gut fizz and your fingers tingle?
Maybe you’ve already set some New Years Resolutions, and have already fallen off the waggon?
Maybe you’ve got some goals already, but they don’t quite feel right?
Maybe you’re feeling stuck, and overwhelmed with what to focus on first?
Well fear not, because in today’s conversation, I’m going to be teaching you my very best Aligned Goal Setting model.
You’re going to get:2024-01-0922 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastDifficult relationships in the festive seasonI’m speaking to so many people at the moment who are trying to navigate tricky relationships over Christmas and the festive season.
Whether it’s a co-worker or a loved one, or someone you’d rather NOT have in your life (but it’s not that simple!), navigating those tricky relationships can really take the shine off the festive season.
Here are my golden rules for staying sane, and staying true to yourself.
Enjoy the conversation, and please like, rate and subscribe wherever you’re accessing this episode – it means a lot.
#femaleentrepr...2023-12-1917 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastMy Top Tips if you feel like Festive SuperwomanIt’s a lot at this time of year, isn’t it? Especially if you’re a high achiever/control freak like me
I’m having a lot of chats at the moment about the perfect storm the festive season brings (see my post earlier this week about the 10 signs of Imposter Syndrome at Christmas), but today’s conversation is all about the pressure to be Superwoman (Festive Edition)
We’re going to chat about how you can recognise if this is you.
And we’re also going to chat about my Top Tips about what you can do about it –...2023-12-1217 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastThe 10 Signs You MUST Tackle Your Imposter NOW
These are the 10 Signs of Imposter Syndrome in women, that indicate that’s it time to do something about it!
I shared this workshop twice last week, and it was so impactful and eye-opening I want to share it with you too.
I invite you to play along – grab a pen and paper, and see how many resonate with you.
In this conversation, I reveal that doors are open to my Imposter to Impact Academy.
If you’d like to explore the signs that have resonated with you, and whether the Academy might be a...2023-12-0515 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastReflections on November - how am I still sane?This has probably been one of the busiest months of my life, and I’d love to share some reflections with you.
• Living my values with my kids and husband
• Beating my Imposter and winning an award
• Finally achieving the no.1 reason I set up in business in the first place
• Capering in a lake with lovely clients
• Creating and running the most impactful coaching series I’ve ever done
There are some key lessons I’ve had along the way, so grab a cuppa and join me for this conversation.
#authenticity...2023-11-2816 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastWinning an award vs Imposter Syndrome ➡️ A hot off-the-press case study
Buckle up, this is a raw and hot off-the-press conversation
Have you ever been nominated for an award? If you have Imposter Syndrome as well, this is the ultimate stress test for IS.
I’ve helped so many clients over the years get over the Imposter Syndrome about being nominated for awards, and be able to properly celebrate and bask when they win, or deal with the upcoming stuff when they lose.
Well, last night it was my turn and this is the perfect case study for what I want to talk to you ab...2023-11-2116 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastYou CAN change your circumstances! Listen to this...Feeling frustrated? Wondering when it gets to feel better, to feel easy, to feel fun?
Wondering when all this graft, and faith and patience and grit will come good, and you'll reap the rewards.
I want to you to hear today, you CAN change your circumstances, you can have your dream life and you absolutely should not give up and settle for 'good enough'.
In this conversation I discuss 3 ways you can work with me in November:
- The Imposter Epiphany - 5 day coaching series - zero cost
- The Rewilding retreat...2023-11-1415 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastStarting to look forward to 2024? Stop and listen to this...Don’t know about you, but I’m currently being bombarded with messages about planning for 2024, setting your vision for next year, getting January off to a flying start....
Today I want to talk about the fact it’s not over until the fat lady sings.
There are 65 days left this year, and here are my top 5 tips on how to make the most of them.
In this conversation I make an invitation to join my upcoming coaching series, the Imposter Epiphany.
It’s for Senior Leaders & Entrepreneurs who want to release Imposter...2023-10-3114 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastWant to stand in your unapologetic power & authority as a leader? Listen to thisIt's World Values Day and anybody who knows me knows I bang on about values at every opportunity.
Let’s talk about values, and why you these need to be your no. 1 focus if you are a business owner
This conversation is for you if:
• You are feeling overwhelmed
• You can’t see the wood for the trees – no clarity
• Struggling with Imposter Syndrome
• You’re procrastinating – know what you need to do, can’t seem to make yourself do it
• You’re wondering ‘am I a proper director’
• Yo...2023-10-2420 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastOverwhelmed and frustrated This coaching model will helpOne of the biggest problems women come to me with is overwhelm.
Female entrepreneurs still feel a massive pressure to be Superwoman, to hold all the things, to juggle a million balls and to prove they can have it all.
And the truth us, most of the time they're smashing it.
But just sometimes, this can tip into overwhelm. Into a to-do list of competing priorities, all urgent.
Into the final straw that breaks the camel's back, and makes them feel like just giving up.
Into procrastination, and wasting time on...2023-10-1722 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastAre you just planning on just surviving through October? Listen to this"I just want to get through it"
"I'm planning on surviving it"
How do you feel about October?
I've had the above comments a few times this week and so wanted to address them.
Often when we're overwhelmed and getting stuck in the weeds, we lose sight of the big dream and just concentrate on the day to day.
This is a huge problem, because you end of having about 10% of the impact you could be having, and end up feeling rubbish and lost.
OR you might be doing...2023-10-1020 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastReflections on SeptemberWhat a month it has been!
The kids have returned to school and we're in the full swing of planning the final months of the year.
I've hosted my 'Freedom from Imposter Syndrome for Tech & Digital Professionals' Event as part of the Leeds Digital Festival and I couldn't be happier with how it went.
Our Audacity Programme is about to start and we have a brilliant group of women learning and growing together. The 90 day programme gives these incredible women guidance from yours truly over my 6-step proven system to transform their business.
2023-10-0516 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastWhat to do when clients are pushing all your buttonsAre clients are pushing all your buttons at the moment?
Navigating tricky situations with clients is one of the hardest things about running a business.
In today's conversation I share two real life case studies about tricky situations with clients:
- boundary pushing
- pushback on price
- scope creep
And also the resolutions we came to.
In this conversation I share that doors are open RIGHT NOW for the autumn cohort of Audacity Limitless You Academy.
If you'd like to level up by Christmas, with a cohort of...2023-09-2613 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastDo you believe in the win-win?I just had the most incredible conversation with a friend and fellow female entrepreneur - I got so inspired and dashed straight on here to tell you about it!
If you're in need of some mojo today - check this out!
In this video I share that the doors are open to my signature coaching programme Audacity - check it out here
#femaleentrepreneurs #femalefounders #femaleleadership #authenticity #impostersyndrome #womenempowerment2023-09-2008 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastAre you letting Derek ruin your business?Fear of 'Derek' is one of the biggest blockers I see to women creating the business they dream of.
It stops them saying what they really want to say, and sharing what they really want to share.
It makes them tone down their voice, apologise for their opinion and find excuses not to press 'post' or do that video.
It’s that fear that Derek is going to show up and troll them.
This makes me so mad, and so let's talk about it.
And in this conversation I make an...2023-09-0513 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastThe Robot Dance Off & The Worst Stage Fright EverThe Robot Dance Off & The Worst Stage Fright Ever
Last night I had a flashback to this time last year, where I was faced with one of the most panic-inducing, stage fright triggering, all-the-visibility-fears situations.
It was one of those moments you remember forever, and is quite a funny story.
If you've got 5 minutes and a brew, let me tell you the tale...
In this conversation I invite you to face your visibility fears and join my upcoming Authentic Visibility Coaching Series.
Check it out here.
2023-09-0115 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastThe no. 1 thing you need to focus on in your business in SeptemberAugust is a funny month - the perfect storm of wanting to make magical moments with the kids, trying to fit work into too few hours, nobody’s around so things are going slower and not enough time to keep yourself sane.
And so your thoughts turn to September, and looking towards the final quarter of the year.
- How am I going to have a big finish?
- How can I smash my financial and business goals?
- What shall I do to focus my efforts and exceed all expectations?
- Plus lo...2023-08-3018 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastThe dreaded wobbles when running a businessCan we talk about the wobbles?
They're part of the price of doing business, and every entrepreneur has self-doubts and moments where they think they're not cut out for this.
Moments where you feel frustrated that you're not as successful (wealthy) as you'd like to be, and you're so tempted to give up and get a JOB.
Conventional wisdom says to fake it until you make it, and push on through.
I wholeheartedly DISAGREE with this, and in this conversation I'm going to tell you why.
And of course what...2023-07-1915 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastAre you self sabotaging?Today I’d like to open up the topic of self-sabotage.
In its most basic terms, it’s when you achieve some measure of success, and do something – either consciously, or more likely unconsciously in order to mess it up.
If you self-sabotage, you might say things like:
Why do I always mess things up?
Of course that wouldn’t last, it wasn’t the right time
I knew they’d made the wrong choice, picking me
I knew I shouldn’t celebrate that thing, I’ve totally jinxed it
Today’s conversation is al...2023-07-1120 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastHow to figure out your mission (and what to do if you don’t feel worthy)How to figure out your mission and purpose... (and what to do if you don’t feel worthy of that)
I'm fresh back from adventuring in the Lake District in my camper van, and full of renewed vigour for my mission and purpose.
In this conversation I'm going to share with you exactly how I come up with my personal mission for my business - including the exact questioning sequence.
And if you feel the Imposter Syndrome rising when you think about whether you're worthy or good enough for that mission and purpose, I'm go...2023-07-0422 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastThe 7 Signs of Imposter Syndrome in Female Leaders & Entrepreneurs
This conversation is about the 7 Signs of Imposter Syndrome in female leaders and entrepreneurs.
- if you've ever felt like a fraud
- if you've ever attributed your success to luck
- if you know you're letting Imposter Syndrome keep you small
Please tune in to this conversation.
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During the chat I make an invitation to join my upcoming Masterclass - Freedom from Imposter Syndrome for female leaders and entrepreneurs.
You can find out more and register here
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Have you found out your Authenticity & Alignment score...2023-06-2021 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastAnna Sutton: How to build and exit a values-led company in complete integrityIn this conversation Claire Ackers talks to Anna Sutton as she lifts the lid on her journey following her recent exit from The Data Shed, the data company she founded with her husband and CTO, Ed Thewlis.
This journey has seen her go from being wracked with Imposter Syndrome, to building and scaling a values-led £ multi million data company, to negotiating her successful exit without once compromising her integrity or values.
In this extremely candid conversation, Claire and Anna talk about:
her Imposter Syndrome, and why being a woman and ambitious is still seen a...2023-06-1327 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastWho the heck do you think you are to run a business?
Who the heck do you think you are?
This is the story women have running through their heads when they come to me for help.
If you've found the BIG dream you had for your business is starting to slip away
If you've ever felt you need to pick being wealthy and successful OR having a happy home life
If you've ever questioned whether you're worthy or good enough to build the business you desire...
THIS is the conversation for you.
Enjoy the conversation, and don't forget to like, rate and subscribe for more...2023-05-3017 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastYour Essential Standards
Your Essential Standards
Today I'm talking to you about Essential Standards - one of my favourite topics.
If you’re constantly firefighting in your business, working on low-value stuff or people-pleasing with clients - this is for you.
If you're frustrated by your results or lack clarity or focus, this is for you.
Or if you want a surefire strategy to show up as your highest and best self every single day, this is for you.
Enjoy the conversation, and don’t forget to rate and subscribe for more like this.
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I’m delighted t...2023-05-2320 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastHow to stop feeling ‘meh’ and get the fire back in your belly
Today I'm talking to you if you've been feeling ‘meh’ and want to get the fire back in your belly
If you’ve been feeling like you’ve lost your mojo, you’re disconnected.
Like you’re ticking along, but that’s not good enough.
Like you’re stuck in your comfort zone. You want to break free and do brilliant things, but it’s become the status quo, and you don’t know how to level up.
I’ve been working with entrepreneurs on this stuff for many years now – I strongly believe that if you’ve been bold enough and brave en...2023-05-1619 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastDo you feel like you’ve got to be Superwoman
Today I'm talking to you if you've ever felt pressure to be Superwoman.
Female entrepreneurs are masters at multitasking, at wearing many hats, at getting stuff done, and this is useful up to a point, but there is a flipside to this that we're just not talking about - and this could be harming your business.
I used to wear being called Superwoman like a badge of honour until I realised the pressure I was putting on myself - and that I was actually sabotaging the results I was getting in my business - and in my...2023-05-0923 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastWhy female founders fail (and how not to be one of them)
Today I'm talking to you about why female founders fail (and how not to be one of them)
I've been coaching female entrepreneurs since 2007, and what I've seen is there are a certain set of challenges that (mostly) only female founders experience.
Understanding these challenges, and knowing how to navigate them can mean the difference between success and throwing in the towel in your business.
So buckle up, because this conversation could be a game-changer for you.
Enjoy the conversation and don’t forget to ring the bell on my profile for mo...2023-05-0223 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastHow to have Bulletproof Resilience for Female Entrepreneurs
Today I'm talking to you if Bulletproof Resilience is on your wishlist as a Female Founder.
Maybe you're in a horrible situation, feeling angry and shameful and rejected, and you can't see a way through.
Or maybe you're feeling overwhelmed and disempowered.
Or maybe it feels like the world is against you and you can't face picking yourself up and keeping on fighting.
This is a really honest conversation, about a recent hideous situation I found myself in, and I'm going to share the steps I took to get back on top and feeling awesome and certain...2023-04-2522 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastHow to have an incredibly awesome day
Today I’m talking to you if you want to set yourself up for having an incredibly awesome day, as a female entrepreneur.
Maybe you've got a huge thing you need to smash
Or maybe you're feeling overwhelmed and stuck in the weeds
Or maybe you know you're self-sabotaging and it's time to look after yourself properly.
This is a really practical conversation, based on what works, to help set you up to have an awesome day.
You're going to feel in flow. You're going to feel in control. And you're going to fe...2023-04-1820 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastListen to this if it feels like everything has gone to sh*t
Today I’m talking to you if you're a female entrepreneur who's dealing with a whole tonne of sh*t at the moment
Maybe everything has gone wrong that could go wrong this week
Or maybe you've had some horrible news that's making you feel wretched
Or maybe you're having an existential crisis and questioning your very existence?
In this conversation I’m going to give you an action plan of what to do when everything feels like everything has gone to sh*t and you can't see a way forward.
You're going to f...2023-03-2117 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastDo you want more clarity in your business?Today I’m talking to you if you're a female entrepreneur who's struggling with clarity at the moment.
Maybe you can't see the wood for the trees
Or maybe you're feeling overwhelmed and can't see the next right step
In this conversation I’m going to give you 6 things you can do today, to get clarity where was confusion and chaos
Enjoy the conversation and don’t forget to let me know what you think!
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Are you are a female entrepreneur who is determined to have it all? I’ve created a free sco...2023-03-1415 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastHow to connect with your authentic power as a female founderToday I’m talking to you if you want to find and unleash your authentic power as a female founder
- Maybe you’re not getting the results you want in your business
- Maybe you’re doing all-the-things and frustrated because it’s not working
- Maybe you’re paralysed by lack of clarity
- Maybe you’re starting to doubt you’ve got what it takes
In this talk I’m going to give you 7 steps. 7 steps that you can take, today, and put into action, and start seeing the results
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Would you li...2023-03-0715 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur Podcast7 signs of Imposter Syndrome in female founders & what to do about itToday I’m talking to you if you suspect (or know) you're struggling with Imposter Syndrome as a female entrepreneur
- You're sick of that voice in your head asking 'who the heck you think you are'
- You feel like you're not good enough
- Not worthy or deserving
- Or you feel you're nobody special
In this conversation I’m going to give you 5 steps. 5 steps that you can take, today, and put into action, and finally break free of the Imposter Syndrome that's keeping you small.
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Would you like to b...2023-02-2824 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastHow to build an aligned and authentic business - my 6 step formulaToday I’m talking to you if you're a female founder who wants to build an aligned & authentic business.
One that's capable of changing the world.
Or at least, creating your dream business and lifestyle.
In this training I’m going to tell you the 6 pillars you need to have if you want to:
- rip up the rule book and do things your way
- have incredible impact (and income)
- create your and/both (instead of settling for the either/or)
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Would you like to benc...2023-02-2125 min
The Recruiter's Recruitment PodcastEP149: Claire Ackers, Founder & Director of Adesse - Lost Your Mojo? 4 Steps To Get It Back!Claire Ackers is an Authenticity & Recruitment Performance Coach, and the Founder & Director of Adesse. Claire's recruitment journey started in 2005, she was an award-winning biller, manager, founder of her own tech recruitment business and a recruitment coach. Claire now helps values-led entrepreneurs transform their businesses and have the impact they want, through authenticity and mindset coaching.She is also a fellow podcast host of The Authentic Recruiter Podcast and a Chairperson at Lean In Leeds! In this following episode, Claire shares her expertise and thoughts to: How do you discover your true authentic...2022-11-2936 min
In Business Talks2 PodcastHusband and Wife Team Claire & Anthony - ''It's like jumping off a cliff and growing wings on the way down!''In this weeks episode we are talking to married business partners Claire and Anthony Ackers. Listen as Claire and Ant share with us their experience of building a business together as both life and business partners.Claire Ackers is an Authenticity & Sales Mindset Coach, she helps values-led entrepreneurs and business owners to have massive business breakthroughs. Her key passions are helping heart-led entrepreneurs find their voice and have more impact, whilst also grow their companies by learning to sell authentically.Ant is an energetic business c...2022-11-0437 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastLisa East - How to Create Authentic ContentIn this episode Claire Ackers talks to Lisa East, Managing Director of The Thinking Cap - a social media management agency.
During the chat they cover:
her top tips for creating a content calendar
how to get visible and blow your own trumpet authentically
the biggest content mistakes she sees (and what to do instead)
You can find and connect with Lisa here, and also access the free 30 day content calendar she references in the show.
Are you a female founder who is looking to build an impactful business?
Discover your Authenticity & Alignment score...2022-07-0529 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastThe Pensions Conversation - Interview with Sarah KeighleyIn this episode Claire Ackers talks to Sarah Keighley, Pensions Specialist.
During the chat they cover:
the gender pensions gap and why this is DOUBLE the problem the gender pay gap is
her advice and tips for women around pensions
what employers can be doing to help educate their people and normalise the conversation around pensions
the inequalities she's experienced and how that led to her interest in D&I.
You can find and connect with Sarah here.
Connect & find out more about Audacity host Claire Ackers here.
Are you a female founder who...2022-06-2828 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastOnline Marketing, Mindset & Magic - Interview with Sally OddyIn this episode Claire Ackers talks to Sally Oddy, Business and Mindset Mentor.
During the chat they cover:
her personal mantra of 'hold fast, trust your gut and keep going'
her top tips for online marketing for entrepreneurs
the biggest marketing mistakes she sees (and what to do instead)
why Oprah is her role model
You can find and connect with Sally here.
Connect & find out more about Audacity host Claire Ackers here.
Are you a female founder who is looking to build an impactful business?
Discover your Authenticity & Alignment score with...2022-06-2132 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastThe conversation about menopause - Interview with Julie DennisIn this episode Claire Ackers talks to Julie Dennis, Menopause at Work corporate advisor.
During the chat they cover:
what employers needs to know about creating a menopause-friendly workplace
why lack of confidence is the biggest challenge
what to do when you notice menopause symptoms
the benefit of being an entrepreneur during menopause
You can find and connect with Julie here. She also mentions the Daisy Network, which is here.
Connect & find out more about Audacity host Claire Ackers here.
Are you a female founder who is looking to build an impactful business?
2022-06-1414 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur Podcast"I appreciate my brazen streak" - Interview with Georgia HalstonIn this episode Claire Ackers talks to Georgia Halston, Group CEO and Founder of Halston Group.
During the chat they cover:
how her unashamed self-belief - what she calls her 'brazen streak' has stood her in good stead
how she blagged her way into her first client - a Fortune 500 company
why her number one rule is 'we never work with ars*holes'
her passion for highly technical industries and the everyday sexism she STILL encounters
her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
her top tips for resilience
You can find and connect with Georgia here.
Connect with A...2022-06-0739 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastHave you been feeling the nudge?
Have you been feeling the nudge? And do you listen to it?
I have been connecting with a lot of lovely new people over the past few weeks.
I have been having similar conversations with them, with many of them facing the same challenges, and so I thought it may be useful to share my advice in a love note to you too.
Among these people there seems to be a nudge. A whisper, an intuitive pull towards their next level. A secret suspicion that they are made for bigger and better things.
2022-05-3106 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastHow to Truly Partner With Your Accountant - Interview with Matt WhelanIn this episode Claire Ackers talks to Matt Whelan, Cofounder and Director at SW&P Accountancy.
During the chat they cover:
how to get the best out of your accountant as a business owner
what advice Matt has for entrepreneurs to thrive in the current climate
when scaling, why profit isn't the thing to focus on
practical tips and advice for brand new entrepreneurs (we're talking, how to get incorporated for £12)
his best tips for resilience
You can find and connect with Matt here.
Are you a female founder who is looking to build an impactful b...2022-05-2435 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur Podcast"Let the Wild Rumpus Start" - Marrying Art & Business with Eleanor SnareIn this episode Claire Ackers talks to Eleanor Snare, the 'wild-haired imagineer' who acts as a catalyst between art and business.
During the chat they cover:
how traditional careers advice left her 'torn apart' (and how her first crush on Jonathan Creek led to her future career)
the reason entrepreneurs need to address their authenticity (hint: it's got something to do with Spiderman)
connection through vulnerability and the importance of intuition in business
her advice for anybody who is feeling trapped and like they want to break free.
You can find and connect with Eleanor here.
...2022-05-1740 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastFinancial Wellness for Female Entrepreneurs - Interview with Diane WatsonIn this episode Claire Ackers talks to Diane Watson, founder of the She Can Prosper initiative and financial planner, about financial wellness for female entrepreneurs.
During the chat they cover:
how she decided to smash the glass ceiling and become a pioneering female business owner back in 1994
the biggest mistake she sees female entrepreneurs making when it comes to their finances (and what to do instead)
busting some myths about how successful you need to be before working with a financial planner
the importance of strong female role models and an understanding of money mindset when it comes...2022-05-1029 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur Podcast"How Can I Bring People Up With Me" - Interview with Stuart ClarkeIn this episode Claire Ackers talks to Leeds legend Stuart Clarke, the man who helps tech brands tell their stories, and cofounder of the Leeds Digital Festival.
During the chat they cover:
why the Leeds Digital Festival has been so successful
what makes the difference between a great idea down the pub, and a successful entrepreneur
the reason for his passion for diversity, particularly socio-economic diversity
why he believes the Leeds tech community is the best in the UK
You can find Stuart here, and find out more about the Leeds Digital Festival here.
Are you...2022-05-0319 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastSabrina Hall - Demystifying Mortgages for Business OwnersLet's face it, mortgages can be pretty boring. And if you're self-employed or Director of a small business, a bit tricky.
That's why I invited Sabrina Hall, Mortgage and Protection Advisor from Kind Financial Services to come and bust some myths, and give me her top tips around this challenging but vital topic.
And a little known secret - Sabrina is a mortgage advisor by day, belly dancer by night. And if that isn't enough to spice up mortgages for you, I don't know what is!
So if you're dreaming about moving house, but...2022-04-2622 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastDeb Hetherington: A Leeds Love LetterJoin Audacity host Claire Ackers as she chats to Deb Hetherington in episode 6.
How to introduce Deb? The easiest thing to say is that if you're interested in innovation in the Leeds City region, Deb needs to be on your radar.
She's Head of Innovation at Bruntwood Scitech, Boardmember of the Leeds Digital Ball, cofounder of Women in Leeds Digital (WiLD), Boardmember for the Leeds Digital Festival... amongst many other hats.
In this episode we talk:
why she believes Leeds is the best city in the world (and its particular entrepreneurial spirit)
the very...2022-04-1926 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastHow to achieve self-mastery"Nobody is coming to save me. It's up to me to create the life I want, and have the impact I want to have on the planet"
Listen to Audacity host, and Authenticity Coach Claire Ackers, as she talks about self-mastery.
In this bitesized episode she covers:
how to stop fitting in and being a people pleaser
how she finally learned to like herself
why giving up telly has led to the best ideas and creativity of her life
how to get rid of the albatrosses holding you back
Are you a female founder who is l...2022-04-0509 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur Podcast10 Ways to Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
Call it Imposter Syndrome, call it the wobbles, call it the voice of reason. Whenever you step out of your comfort zone, fear will pop up and try to talk you out of it.
There are scientific, evolutionary reasons for this – 'safety' to your mind equals the familiar – so when you do anything new, your subconscious panics and tries to bring you back to your comfort zone – and what it perceives as familiar and safe.
The problem is, nothing great happens in your comfort zone. If you want to reach your potential, you’ve got to take som...2022-03-2908 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastInterview: Kay Crewdson - The Juggle Is RealIn episode 4, Claire talks to Kay Crewdson - freelance reporter, BBC weatherperson, trustee for Cradle and mum.
Claire and Kay first bonded over sharing a breastpump at a conference, but found out they'd actually gone to school together - with zero recollection.
In this candid chat they cover:
Why when Kay got the call from the BBC 9 weeks post partum, she couldn't say no
The logistics that go into getting her on telly at an unholy hour, with 2 small children at home
How a Code Brown on a train led to her producing Newsround
...2022-03-2237 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastThe truth about being a working parent in 2022 - how to employ one & how to be oneIn this episode Audacity host Claire Ackers chats to founder of MMB magazine Abbie Coleman about the truth about balancing work and having a family in 2022.
No matter the size of your company, if you are serious about supporting your employees (whether they are parents, or need flexibility for other reasons) - this episode is a must-listen.
Abbie is a passionate advocate for working parents, and this episode is packed with golden nuggets.They talk:
How to avoid (and even capitalise on) the Great Resignation
The lost opportunity of the pandemic
As an employer...2022-03-1543 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastThe Invisibility Cloak (or How To Blow Your Own Trumpet Authentically)The Invisibility Cloak - this is why you can't blow your own trumpet (and what to do about it!)
Everybody has an Invisibility Cloak - the stuff we'd rather keep hidden because of shame or guilt.
But what if that stuff was actually your Superpower?
In this episode I talk about one of my favourite coaching models, and explain how you can use it to raise your profile and have more impact - authentically of course.
Are you a female founder who is looking to build an impactful business?
Discover...2022-03-1114 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastValues - How to Grow a Values-led CompanyOne of the smartest things you can do as an authentic entrepreneur is get clear on your values - both personal and business.
But how do you identify what they are - and in a meaningful way, rather than corporate buzzwords? And once you've got them, what does that mean in practice?
In this episode Claire delivers a mini-training on how to identify, define and live your values - an essential foundation for any authentic entrepreneur.
Are you a female founder who is looking to build an impactful business?
Discover your Authenticity & A...2022-03-0116 min
Firefish Recruitment PodcastJoining the Recruitment Dots | Episode 10 - Why Now's the Time to Fire Some of Your ClientsNow's the time to fire some of your recruitment clients!
Join us today to find out why.
Our Crowdcast guest, Performance Coach Claire Ackers, will be helping us get to the bottom of this topic, as we discuss...
Reasons to let go of your recruitment clients.
How to say 'no' to business without offending your clients.
How to recognise the customers you should be working with and the ones you're wasting resources on.
2021-05-1330 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastHR for Values-led Businesses - Claire Morley-Jones interviewClaire Ackers sat down with HR180 Gaffer Claire Morley-Jones to pick her brains about all things HR in the latest Authentic Recruiter podcast episode.
She gave us her top tips for values-led, emotionally-intelligent leaders who are serious about growing impactful businesses, including knowing your North Star, and hiring people who balance out your weaknesses.
Claire also revealed the headcount number ‘where the wheels start to come off’, and warns that if there aren’t robust HR systems and practices in place, you’re in trouble!
She also has some wise words for aspiring entrepreneurs, about ho...2020-09-0121 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastGet Visible - PR for Authentic Entrepreneurs & LeadersI was thrilled to have the chance to pick the brains of PR expert Caroline Joynson about the best way to get visible, right now. If you’re trying to get your brand or name out there and shout about what you do, do not miss this episode!
In this episode of the Audacity podcast Caroline gives some really actionable advice:
🎙 how to be your own media outlet and pick the right channel (podcast, TV, social)
🎙 how to blow your own trumpet authentically
🎙 how to put your big girl pants on and help more people
...2020-08-2631 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastThis girl is on fire - mindset for entrepreneurs with Lisa CliffordI love nothing more than a chinwag with a girl who's after my own heart, so I jumped at the chance to sit down with fellow mindset & success coach, Lisa Clifford.
Some of the highlights from this episode (45 minutes) include:
🎙 why she's no longer a shy stripper
🎙why she's not too short to be a firewalking instructor
🎙our love for Brene Brown
We also get into the nitty gritty of what entrepreneurs should be doing right NOW, how pain can lead to ultimate success and if you're thinking about launching a company, how to actually have the impact you want.
Join the...2020-08-1844 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastSetting the Record Straight on Recruitment - Part 2
Part II - of this conversation of all things recruitment!
Join GRAFT Talent Founder, Melanie Parker, and Adesse Founder, Claire Ackers, as they get grilled by Anna Sutton, CEO of the Data Shed about all things recruitment.
In this episode, you'll hear
🎙Why you can tell a bad recruiter by their suit
🎙Our worst horror stories (as clients and recruiters)
🎙And how to choose a recruitment partner
Are you a female founder who is looking to build an impactful business?
Discover your Authenticity & Alignment score with my FREE scorecard, based on the proven...2020-08-0417 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastSetting the Record Straight on Recruitment Part 1Join GRAFT Talent Founder, Melanie Parker, and Adesse Founder, Claire Ackers, as they get grilled by Anna Sutton, CEO of the Data Shed about all things recruitment.
In this episode, you'll hear
*Common misconceptions about recruiters (and why Anna sees some recruiters as 'white noise'
* What makes a good recruiter
* And tech CEO Anna reveals what she looks for in a recruiter
Part 2 is coming soon, look out for our best recruitment horror stories
Are you a female founder who is looking to build an impactful business?
Discover your Authenticity...2020-07-2820 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastPodcast 101 - How to Launch a Podcast on a Shoestring"If I can do it, anyone can"
Listen to Adesse Director and Audacity host Claire Ackers give you step by step instructions on how to launch your very own podcast:
Plan & Pitch
Record & Edit (including details of the mostly free tech she uses)
Publish & Promote
Download your FREE cheatsheet here to make sure you don't miss a step.
Are you a female founder who is looking to build an impactful business?
Discover your Authenticity & Alignment score with my FREE scorecard, based on the proven Audacity System.
It's free, takes 5 minutes and you'll get a pe...2020-07-0719 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastThe Stingy Yorkshireman Effect - Interview with Dr. James Gupta, CEO of SynapIn this episode, Claire Ackers interviews Dr. James Gupta, co-founder and CEO of Synap. He tells us about what he's going to keep in his company post-Covid, and shares his amazing Founder story, plus shares his top tips for budding entrepreneurs.
Other highlights include:
How stingy Yorkshiremen have made his company resilient
Why he and co-founder Omair are rubbish at arguing
Why he wasn't too gutted to cancel his wedding
Are you a female founder who is looking to build an impactful business?
Discover your Authenticity & Alignment score with my FREE scorecard, based on the p...2020-06-3049 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastYoga for Business Success - Binny Chadha InterviewTo celebrate International Yoga Day, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to chat with my yoga teacher, Binny Chadha.
She had loads of amazing insights for business leaders and entrepreneurs, including:
how yoga principles can help you grow an authentic, values-led business
how to balance your chakkras for energy, bliss and flow
what to do when you're stressed or have imposter syndrome
Are you a female founder who is looking to build an impactful business?
Discover your Authenticity & Alignment score with my FREE scorecard, based on the proven Audacity System.
It's free, takes 5 minutes an...2020-06-2338 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur Podcast7 Ways to Beat Virtual Imposter SyndromeThis is a really common challenge at the moment, that's coming up in a lot of my coaching sessions. How do you make real connections, and have the impact you want, when you're stuck behind a computer screen?
Are you a female founder who is looking to build an impactful business?
Discover your Authenticity & Alignment score with my FREE scorecard, based on the proven Audacity System.
It's free, takes 5 minutes and you'll get a personalised report with actionable advice on how to improve.
Check out the scorecard here.
2020-06-1606 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur Podcast10 Ways to Lead Authentically in Testing TimesI've researched the very best ways leaders are adapting and evolving but staying authentic, and compiled them in this handy guide to inspire you.
Are you a female founder who is looking to build an impactful business?
Discover your Authenticity & Alignment score with my FREE scorecard, based on the proven Audacity System.
It's free, takes 5 minutes and you'll get a personalised report with actionable advice on how to improve.
Check out the scorecard here.
2020-06-1105 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastDiversity and Inclusion: Katie Gleghorn InterviewBe Authentic, Be Curious, Be Kind.
These are Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, Katie Gleghorn's 3 rules to live by.
I loved chatting to Katie, and we got some absolute gold, including:
Her top tips for ensuring your company is diverse and inclusive (no matter how big or small)
How snapping up the opportunity for redundancy paved the way for her dream job
What leaders need to be doing right now to keep their staff safe and engaged
Katie's warm and engaging style makes the easily actionable tips she's giving easy to implement, and this interview is an absolute must...2020-06-0944 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastVulnerability - 7 reasons leaders must be vulnerable right nowIt's more important than ever in these testing times for leaders and entrepreneurs to be vulnerable. But sometimes being vulnerable requires the greatest courage. Here's a 5 minute listen to explain why.
Are you a female founder who is looking to build an impactful business?
Discover your Authenticity & Alignment score with my FREE scorecard, based on the proven Audacity System.
It's free, takes 5 minutes and you'll get a personalised report with actionable advice on how to improve.
Check out the scorecard here.
2020-06-0304 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastAndy Crossley - teams and tenacityAndy Crossley, Director at the Oakland Group, joins Claire Ackers for a chat about his journey and the lessons he's learned along the way.
Highlights include:
How his tenacity can sometimes border on stalking
Why it's all about the reflected glory on his team these days
And why he sees his kids as 'levellers'
Andy and Claire also discuss the challenges of virtual communication - 'Teams fatigue' and having the impact you want. Claire has written a guide to beating virtual imposter syndrome based on her work with leading entrepreneurs and leaders - you can download it...2020-05-2657 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastMike Stephens - We're in this TogetherRecorded pre-corona, but with many indispensable words of wisdom, listen as Claire Ackers digs into the mind of Mike Stephens, co-founder and Director of Ayup Digital.
Ayup create digital products for social, health or environmental impact, operating solely in the Tech for Good space. Listen as Mike tells us:
How he successfully pivoted the company (with his co-founder)
How he attracts clients who are aligned with his values
How to pair profit with purpose
With more and more of us wanting to do a job that aligns with our values and purpose, Mike is a shining example...2020-05-1925 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastAndy Park - the Acid TestIn 6 years Andy Park has gone from working in his back room, to the co-owner of Creode, one of the North's best established and most innovative digital agencies.
In this frank and off-the-cuff interview (34m) with Claire Ackers, you will hear:
The acid test for building a successful company
Why you'll never see him running around with his bum on fire
Why obstacles are adventures
And how black humour sees him through
We recorded this interview in November 2019, so some of the conversation seems like a world away. Andy shares his unique perspective on leadership, entrepreneurship as adventure and c...2020-05-1233 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastAnna Sutton - Belief & BalanceAnna Sutton is one of the most inspirational tech CEOs and entrepreneurs you can speak to. She's had a stratospheric rise as co-founder and CEO of multi-award-winning the Data Shed, and yet remains fully grounded, firmly putting her family first.
In this open and honest interview with Claire Ackers, hear Anna:
Reveal the mindset and beliefs that enabled her to be crowned 'Entrepreneur of the Year' 3 times in 2019
Reflect on the balance she's achieved with co-founder, CTO and husband Ed (the perfect marriage of her business acumen and his technical wizardry)
Tell us why her sons see clients as a...2020-05-0528 min
Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastZandra Moore: Resilience & Role ModelsIn this candid, honest and raw conversation with tech thought leader Zandra Moore, CEO of PanIntelligence, Audacity host Claire Ackers explores:
How Fleetwood Mac makes you resilient
Where she draws her leadership power from
Why vulnerability makes great leaders
and - Zandra calls Claire a megaphone!
Are you a female founder who is looking to build an impactful business?
Discover your Authenticity & Alignment score with my FREE scorecard, based on the proven Audacity System.
It's free, takes 5 minutes and you'll get a personalised report with actionable advice on how to improve.
Check out the scorecard he...2020-04-2841 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastThe Coronavirus Chapter - leadership coachingListen to Leadership Coach Claire Ackers as she takes you through her specially created 'Coronavirus Chapter' coaching session. It's designed to help you feel more in control, and not only survive, but also thrive, during this testing time.
Are you a female founder who is looking to build an impactful business?
Discover your Authenticity & Alignment score with my FREE scorecard, based on the proven Audacity System.
It's free, takes 5 minutes and you'll get a personalised report with actionable advice on how to improve.
Check out the scorecard here.
2020-04-2006 minAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastAudacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur - S01E01 - Andy ParkIn 6 years Andy Park has gone from working in his back room, to the co-owner of Creode, one of the North's best established and most innovative digital agencies.
In this frank and off-the-cuff interview (34m) with Claire Ackers, you will hear:
The acid test for building a successful company
Why you'll never see him running around with his bum on fire
Why obstacles are adventures
And how black humour sees him through
We recorded this interview in November 2019, so some of the conversation seems like a world away. Andy s...2020-02-0331 min