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Snippets of Genius with Caroline KayAre you an entrepreneur in hiding? Meet Franka GrubisicMeet Franka Grubisic, who has one hell of a catalyst story, that brought out the entrepreneur within her.
In this extended episode we go back to the start of the global pandemic in March 2020. Where an Earthquake that magnified to 5.5. on the Richter scale, hit Zagreb in Croatia where Franka lives.
Like many of us during the pandemic, Franka found comfort by exploring her creative side. You will hear how she started to follow her deepest desires and curiosity to reveal a great opportunity to her hidden entrepreneur. Learn how she made the switch from being a...
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Real & Raw by Unsetting ExpectationsRaw bite 19 - Internalizing over a "?": Franka GrubisicIn these ‘Raw bite’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favorite moments from previous episodes of Real & Raw.I’ve been thinking back about things that had been a huge problem for me when I worked for different companies over the past couple of years, and I suddenly realized that many of the troubles have resulted from over analyzing my menager's or my colleagues' emails and replies. I immediately started to internalize and feel fear inside of me when I saw a question mark in it, because I thought there was something I hadn't done rig...
2022-04-0901 minReal & Raw by Unsetting ExpectationsRaw bite 18 - Having boundaries is not rude: Franka GrubisicIn these ‘Raw bite’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favorite moments from previous episodes of Real & Raw.Do you feel guilty when you even think of setting boundaries? Well, I'm here to tell you that you're not alone!One of the main reasons we avoid setting boundaries is that we mistakenly think they’re rude and controlling and that we'll get characterized as being mean and selfish. For many of us the problem is being stuck in a people-pleaser mindset, letting other people tell us what's right for us instead of deciding...
2022-04-0701 minReal & Raw by Unsetting ExpectationsRaw bite 17 - Keep your inner connection: Franka GrubisicIn these ‘Raw bite’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favorite moments from previous episodes of Real & Raw.So many of us go through life disconnected from our inner self, not paying attention to our core, looking for someone or something to complete us. And it's almost like we're waiting for some kind of outside approval for things we should or shouldn't do, we begin to lose control of what we truly want and feel like doing. We miss out so much on vital information that could be shaping our life choices and daily action...
2022-04-0200 minReal & Raw by Unsetting ExpectationsRaw bite 16 - Against your own nature: Jaz BroughtonIn these ‘Raw bite’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favorite moments from previous episodes of Real & Raw.Many of us have been in a place where we are in a constant resistance to what we feel inside ourselves, our internal state where we're holding off, and it's almost like constant pushing or pulling back.Being too hard and resistant to ourselves makes us feel angry, miserable, frustrated and even overly restricted. It makes us blame ourselves for things we didn't do, we even blame ourselves for things we did and how we...
2022-03-3100 minReal & Raw by Unsetting ExpectationsRaw bite 15 - How do I want to feel today?: Vix AndertonIn these ‘Raw bite’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favorite moments from previous episodes of Real & Raw.So much of our time we spend trying to keep up and fit everything into our days that we can't even enjoy them as we want to. In a world like this that often seems to get busier and fast-paced than ever, it’s easy to get swept up by the feeling of needing to do more and do it faster, just to keep up with the world. It has become a societal norm that being busy equ...
2022-03-3101 minReal & Raw by Unsetting ExpectationsRaw bite 14 - Where do I find human beings?: Franka GrubisicIn these ‘Raw bite’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favorite moments from previous episodes of Real & Raw.We live in a world where not everything we see on the internet is true. And this is especially the case with social media. With so many opinions and information coming from all sides, people showing up with filters and masks on, it’s easy to just fall for everything that’s fighting for our attention.The most widespread use of augmented reality is the face filters on social media that are more and more used...
2022-03-2401 minReal & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#18 Accepting your uniqueness as a value proposition with Alice BrownIn this Real & Raw episode we're speaking to Alice Brown, a copywriter and website specialist who helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses. We talked about self doubt, uncertainty, fear and all these emotions entrepreneurs encounter when starting their own business. As entrepreneurs, in all our efforts to get better and deliver as much value as possible to our customers, we often feel there's always something missing, and the added pressure from our family and friends isn't helping. To learn to accept all these challenges as well as to accept your uniqueness as a value proposition is what we'll touch upon...
2022-03-221h 20Real & Raw by Unsetting ExpectationsRaw bite 13 - Relearning emotions: Franka GrubisicIn these ‘Raw bite’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favorite moments from previous episodes of Real & Raw.Being cut from your emotions, both positive and negative ones, can have serious and destructive impact on your life, your mental health and your relationships. Being detached from your emotions unables you to connect to your body, to recognize your body's needs, to process your emotions and to express how you feel in certain situations.Emotional detachment can happen due to so many different reasons, including a prolonged period of depression, an episode of anxiet...
2022-03-1901 minReal & Raw by Unsetting ExpectationsRaw bite 12 - Too busy for a lunch break: Vix AndertonIn these ‘Raw bite’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favorite moments from previous episodes of Real & Raw.It's almost impossible for anyone to work every minute of every day without eventually burning out. People often sacrifice their lunch breaks in order to be as productive as possible or they even go into the office at the weekends when they're supposed to be out of office and take those days off for themselves. Eventually, in one way or another, it takes toll on them.It is often related with struggling to cope with s...
2022-03-1701 minReal & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#17 Lead your business with more ease and flow with Emily HodgeIn this Real & Raw episode we welcomed Emily Hodge, a psychologist and a qualified coach who helps other coaches and founders lead their service business with more ease, integrity and profit. We talked about lacking of self worth despite hard work and accomplishments and how it manifests itself in entrepreneurial activity. Emily also shared her story on this as she's writing a book that was also developed as a result of her own struggle with lack of self compassion and feelings of self worth. She talked about leading a business with more ease and flow and what it means...
2022-03-1549 minReal & Raw by Unsetting ExpectationsRaw bite 11 - The linear life: Jaz BroughtonIn these ‘Raw bite’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favorite moments from previous episodes of Real & Raw.There are so many reasons why we put limits in everything we do. From my perspective, most people limit themselves because they are scared of the unknown, they are scared of failing. More often we prefer to stay within our comfort zone because that is what we know and where we feel safe. Also, we often limit ourselves due to the fear of what people will think about us. What the society will think.All th...
2022-03-1201 minReal & Raw by Unsetting ExpectationsRaw bite 10 - Keep constant reminders: Alice BenhamIn these ‘Raw bite’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favorite moments from previous episodes of Real & Raw.In order to bring this perspective into your life and business, you have to keep that positive attitude and develop a growth mindset. It means that you take every opportunity with open arms, that you believe you can do anything you put your mind to and that you are willing to work hard for what you want. Positive affirmations are a powerful tool as they can help improve your confidence and help you become better...
2022-03-1000 minReal & Raw by Unsetting ExpectationsRaw bite 09' - Who is yourself?: Sara RamosIn these ‘Raw bite’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favorite moments from previous episodes of Real & Raw."Just be yourself!” It sounds like an amazing thing to do, and I have wished many times that I could just do that. But I've wondered what does it even mean and what does it take to just be yourself.When it comes to being yourself, the one showing to the world, there's usually a lot of pressure from the society around us who tries to influence who you are and who you shoul...
2022-03-0801 minReal & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#16 How to let go of perfectionism and just be real with Sara RamosIn this Real & Raw episode we welcomed Sara Ramos, a Learning Designer, Facilitator & Community Host whom we talked about the importance of approaching everything as an experiment rather than striving for perfection, as it takes the expectations down. That way you're committing to allowing yourself to just be real and present rather than putting on a mask and living by a script. We also touched upon easing of restrictions that has allowed us to get back to the people and things we love, but at the same time not being able to be at ease because of everything that's...
2022-03-081h 06Real & Raw by Unsetting ExpectationsRaw bite 08 - Do you know who you are?: Franka GrubisicIn these ‘Raw bite’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favorite moments from previous episodes of Real & Raw.I don't think that we don't know who we are. I just think that we have been conditioned for such a long and extended period of time that we've just gotten kind of disconnected because there's so much noise around us.The world floods us with messages about who we should be in order to survive and thrive in this world. We're all trained to be the opposite of who we are from the moment...
2022-03-0500 minReal & Raw by Unsetting ExpectationsRaw bite 07 - Sharing helps others: Jo HooperIn these ‘Raw bite’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favorite moments from previous episodes of Real & Raw.It isn't always easy to describe how you’re feeling and what you're going through and what does it feel like inside your head. However, expressing how you feel and sharing it with others can help you identify your feelings better and can also help you cope when life throws you challenges.When we're wounded, we're frightened and we're ashamed, and shame and fear and loneliness keep you more ill for longer. People go so far d...
2022-03-0301 minReal & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#15 Identifying, accepting and expressing feelings with Dr. Rashmi NarayanaIn this Real & Raw episode we welcomed Dr. Rashmi Narayana, a psychiatrist and a Leadership & Clarity coach, who has worked across academia, the humanitarian sector, and tech start-ups. She is currently running her coaching practice, supporting female tech CEO in running company operations & founders in early-stage tech start-ups to identify their personal values and translate them to company values and is proud to be in a group of 28 international leadership coaches on the TRIUM EMBA program and a coach on the Imperial College, London Coach and Coffee program.We often ignore and override our feelings which can...
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After The Hustle#39 Messy in the Middle with Franka GrubisicI sit down with Franka Grubisic on their show Unsetting Expectations, to dive into the mission of my business and explore how it manifests in my coaching work.We explore how to deal with resistance and self-blame, find self-awareness, and communicate your ideas effectively within a team. If you are interested in mental health, self-imposed expectations and squiggly careers this is the conversation for you. In this episode, we mentioned blog posts focusing on Imposter Syndrome, which you can read here. You can find out more about Franka and the...
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After The Hustle#39 Messy in the Middle with Franka GrubisicI sit down with Franka Grubisic on their show Unsetting Expectations, to dive into the mission of my business and explore how it manifests in my coaching work.We explore how to deal with resistance and self-blame, find self-awareness, and communicate your ideas effectively within a team. If you are interested in mental health, self-imposed expectations and squiggly careers this is the conversation for you. In this episode, we mentioned blog posts focusing on Imposter Syndrome, which you can read here. You can find out more about Franka and the...
2022-02-261h 06Real & Raw by Unsetting ExpectationsRaw bite 06 - Preferences of others: Rachel WalkerIn these ‘Raw bite’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favorite moments from previous episodes of Real & Raw.People often make judgments about others' valuations and preferences, based on their religious, ethical, political preferences and especially when it comes to the preferences for a romantic and a sexual partner.It is no doubt we all have different opinions about other people and other things. It's the matter of fact that people often throw their opinions at us whether we ask for it or not.And you wonder why should anybody give th...
2022-02-2600 minReal & Raw by Unsetting ExpectationsRaw bite 05 - She has no idea: Franka GrubisicIn these ‘Raw bite’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favorite moments from previous episodes of Real & Raw.Change is a normal part of life. It is inevitable. And some people even seem to thrive on change. They're open to new ideas and open for gaining new skills and new experiences.Many of us have been at the place of questioning our career paths at least once in our lifetime. The problem is, most of young graduates have no way of knowing for certain that the job they're applying for is the right...
2022-02-2400 minReal & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#14 Self-awareness and work-life balance with Alice BenhamIn this live we welcomed Alice Benham, a business and marketing strategist, and how she likes to say it, a slightly accidental entrepreneur who shared with us her inspiring story of leaving school and stepping into business at the age of 17 and gradually growing from there. She pointed out many lessons on work-life balance that she, as a 23-year-old entrepreneur has learned in the previous 9 years of being in business. We also touched upon the importance of establishing personal values into every aspects of what we do and why getting ourselves to a good place and a better mindset...
2022-02-2254 minReal & Raw by Unsetting ExpectationsRaw bite 04 - Responsibility in relationships: Rachel WalkerIn these ‘Raw bite’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favorite moments from previous episodes of Real & Raw.When it comes to parental divorce, it often leads to low trust and it makes dating and romance more difficult for children as they reach adulthood. They tend to have less positive attitudes towards marriage and more positive attitudes towards divorce.In this Real & Raw conversation, Rachel and I touched upon this as she shared her experience and her raw story about having these kind of doubts about relationships.We often feel like e...
2022-02-1900 minReal & Raw by Unsetting ExpectationsRaw bite 03 - Closing a business: Hanna AndersenIn these ‘Raw bite’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favorite moments from previous episodes of Real & Raw.Once you've made the decision to leave your job to go freelance or launch your own business, it can bring serious questions and assumptions from people that are close to you. If it was for another job for a bigger company, it would be fine, they would all congratulate you, but when it comes to launching your own business and starting from scratch, people immediately start assuming that you'll fail and be unsuccessful if you don...
2022-02-1700 minReal & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#13 Perfectionism, productivity & pressure with Vix AndertonIn this live we welcomed Vix Anderton, a recovering perfectionist and embodiment coach who shared with us her inspiring story after spending years in an air force. We touched upon recognizing the signs of burnout and why is it important to allow yourself to live with more ease every single day and why we should make uncomfortable situations explicit and bring them into conscious awareness. Welcoming everything doesn't mean to tolerate uncomfortable people or situations in our lives, we should accept them as they're the parts of us being human. And the more we push these part in the s...
2022-02-151h 05Real & Raw by Unsetting ExpectationsRaw bite 02 - Is done enough?: Katie PhillipsIn these ‘Raw bite’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favorite moments from previous episodes of Real & Raw.A question that often pops in my head is "Is done really enough?" "Does any task I do need to be perfect?".For the most part of my life, since I was 14, to be precise, I have battled with perfection, especially at work. I have tried to achieve perfection in every single task I did. Little did I know that the world is far from being perfect and that sometimes imperfection is a wonderful way to...
2022-02-1200 minReal & Raw by Unsetting ExpectationsRaw bite 01 - Doing less or more things: Rachel Emma WaringIn these ‘Raw bite’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favorite moments from previous episodes of Real & Raw.We often find ourselves asking whether we should be doing less or more work in order to be fulfilled and happy in life, and it often leads to uncertainty and burn-out.The reality is, doing less makes it easier for us to grow in some circumstances, as Rachel says, but the point is to find a healthy middle ground between doing what makes you happy and at the same time, building a business and a care...
2022-02-1000 minReal & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#12 Holding ourselves back and being in the 'messy middle' with Jaz BroughtonIn this Real & Raw live, we welcomed to Jaz Broughton, a certified career coach who has helped many people establish their businesses, attract new opportunities and get away from this 'never-enough' cycle through her coaching and group programs. We talked about the messy middle, what it feels like being stuck in the 'black box' and never speaking about what we're going through. We also touched upon what happens when we hold ourselves back by putting limits, and the way our thoughts are connected to our beliefs.Join our Real & Raw series LIVE every Thursday at 1pm CET...
2022-02-081h 04Real & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#11 Importance of sharing our honest experiences with Jo HooperIn this Real & Raw we're having a conversation with Jo Hooper, a mental health at work consultant and a founder of Mad And Sad Club. We're talking about the importance of sharing our honest experiences right in the moment where we are with our mental health and our business. we also touched upon what it's like to live and work in a box that society thought us we should and about setting boundaries in a way that help other people understand our expectations in order to learn and grow together.Join our Real & Raw series LIVE every...
2022-02-011h 06Real & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#10 Inner critical voice of a creative person with Rachel Emma WaringIn this Real & Raw episode we had a conversation with Rachel Emma Waring, a stylist turned strategist who she runs her own business. As a business owner, she makes her own assumptions of her business (like so many of us), which end up causing burnout and overwhelm! We talked about these made-up assumptions, how to overcome the critical voice and all the fears, doubts and lessons learnt on her own journey to unset expectations.Join our Real & Raw series LIVE every Thursday at 1pm CET on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Twitch. Everyone welcome 🙏Real & Raw...
2022-01-1858 minReal & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#09 Confessions of a Founder after being made redundant after 13 years with Hanna AndersenToday we welcomed Hanna Andersen from As We Are to talk about her journey of getting made redundant after 13 years (she started when she was 19!) and what that meant for her in her journey to becoming self-employed. In the second half of the conversation we touch upon the differences of being in a traditional vs. Founder jobs and how does the society view them, what makes it harder etc. The key thing for me in this conversation was the realization how Founder businesses are treated unfairly when we decide to change ideas or move from it after 2 years. Not...
2021-12-1646 minReal & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#08 Expectations in relationships and what happens when you start being okay with cheating with Rachel WalkerToday we're speaking with Rachel Walker, a Whole Person Certified Coach, Self Discovery Facilitator, ex-Primary School Teacher, and Psych grad and we're going to talk alllll things relationships! Hope you enjoy the talk!Join our Real & Raw series LIVE every Thursday at 1pm CET on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Twitch. Everyone welcome 🙏Real & Raw features & highlights women who've or are overcoming and defying expectations of themselves & society, and expert sessions to discuss practical tips & tricks to dealing with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, anxiety, and many more.See what we're up to on:I...
2021-12-091h 15Real & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#07 What happens if you ignore the signs of burnout with mental wellbeing expert Katie PhillipsToday we're speaking with burnout and mental wellbeing at work expert Katie Phillips about the triggers, signs and symptoms of burnout, how to recognise them, what to do if you're there already and how to support your mental wellbeing.Join our Real & Raw series LIVE every Thursday at 1pm CET on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Twitch. Everyone welcome 🙏Real & Raw features & highlights women who've or are overcoming and defying expectations of themselves & society, and expert sessions to discuss practical tips & tricks to dealing with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, anxiety, and many more.See what...
2021-12-0756 minReal & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#05 How to shift your mindset to live a fuller life and be more confident with Nicola CharlotteNicola Charlotte is a mindset and confidence coach. We discussed what are the "shoulds" that you are living by? Are you conforming to society and shrinking yourself to fit in to what is "traditionally successful"? If these questions pique your interest, you'll definitely love the conversation.Join our Real & Raw series LIVE every Thursday at 1pm CET on Clubhouse. Everyone welcome 🙏Real & Raw features & highlights women who've or are overcoming and defying expectations of themselves & society, and expert sessions to discuss practical tips & tricks to dealing with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, anxiety, and many more.J...
2021-11-161h 02Real & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#04 Emotional safety, body image, manifestation and motherhood with Jill SkulinaJill Skulina is an "artist, writer, mentor, DISRUPTER and emotional work in progress." The disrupter in caps gets me every time. We speak about emotional safety, motherhood and other life narratives. Join us for a real and raw, warm and heartfelt conversation. Join our Real & Raw series LIVE every Thursday at 1pm CET on Clubhouse. Everyone welcome 🙏Real & Raw features & highlights women who've or are overcoming and defying expectations of themselves & society, and expert sessions to discuss practical tips & tricks to dealing with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, anxiety, and many more.Join Unsetting Expectations toda...
2021-11-091h 21Real & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#03 Human design, working like a human, why one-size doesn't fit all when it comes to work with Carly FergusonCarly Ferguson is a leadership and business coach, and in this episode we've spoke about human design - how to work in accordance to ours, instead of trying to imitate what the rest of the world is doing and much more!Join our Real & Raw series LIVE every Thursday at 1pm CET on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Twitch. Everyone welcome 🙏Real & Raw features & highlights women who've or are overcoming and defying expectations of themselves & society, and expert sessions to discuss practical tips & tricks to dealing with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, anxiety, and many more.S...
2021-11-021h 09Real & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#02 Wholesomeness, being a human, unlearning and reconnecting with yourself with Poonam DhufferPoonam Dhuffer is an embodiment practitioner and founder of community care platform, YSM8. Her mission is to help everyone recognise their wholeness, interconnectedness and divinity that resides within. We talked about our unique and wholesome experiences of being human beings, of reconnecting to our bodies, how it's hard for women because of the continuous oppression and disconnect from our bodies, healing from trauma and much more. I hope you'll enjoy the conversation.Join our Real & Raw series LIVE every Thursday at 1pm CET on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Twitch. Everyone welcome 🙏Real & Raw features & hig...
2021-10-261h 07Real & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#01 Ambition, uncertainty, fear of success, being in control with Dr. Rashmi NarayanaRashmi is a psychiatrist and coach who has worked across academia, the humanitarian sector, and tech start-ups. She is currently running her coaching practice, supporting female tech CEO in running company operations & founders in early-stage tech start-ups to identify their personal values and translate them to company values and is proud to be in a group of 28 international leadership coaches on the TRIUM EMBA program and a coach on the Imperial College, London Coach and Coffee program. We talked about meeting expectations, worrying about mistakes and what to do when you've been feeling like you're stuck! Hope you'll enjoy...
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Real & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#12 - Finding YourselfA must-read if you need a powerful and inspiring intimate confession on creating a path for yourself, whether professional or private.Isn't it astonishing how we sometimes forget that our rules are made up and there is no point in stressing ourselves over them and continuing the kind of behavior that empowers them at our damage?One of the Unsetting Expectations' contributing authors shared her thoughts on finding the ideal career and job and balancing everything else that life brings us. She has reflected on engaging with herself and finding comfort in being more than...
2021-07-2214 minReal & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#11 - The cost of people-pleasingIf you're a constant people-pleaser, this will sound familiar 👇"The world is crammed full of things I want or need to be involved in the second I hear about them. There’s a talk next week – yes count me in. There’s a new tree planting scheme up the road – yes I’ll be there. There’s a gig in 2 weeks – I’m polishing my dancing shoes already!", writes Eddie for Unsetting Expectations.Welcome to the confessions of a compulsive initial enthusiast, a brilliant guest piece for Unsetting Expectations, out today.Read this episode here 👉 http...
2021-07-0112 minReal & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#10 - Rebellion, new beginnings & rebirthUnsetting expectations is important. When we don’t feel valued, worthy, or enough — and we’ve set the standards and expectations ourselves — it’s key that we unset them.But, in all of that, we also need to learn how to (properly) set (proper) expectations too.In this episode, Franka talks about her journey of learning to set healthy expectations and visualises how it will look for you too.Read this episode here 👉 https://unsettingexpectations.substack.com Follow my journey here 👉 https://www.instagram.com/creatively.franka/
2021-06-1705 minReal & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#09 - Is work-life balance real?What happens when your work identity takes over your personal identity? In this week's issue of Unsetting Expectations, Alice Benham, a business and marketing strategist, describes her journey of the separation between human Alice and Alice Benham Ltd.If you've never really resonated with the work-life concept, and find a great deal of my identity in your work, you're gonna want to hear this one.Read this episode here 👉 https://unsettingexpectations.substack.com Follow my journey here 👉 https://www.instagram.com/creatively.franka/
2021-06-1009 minReal & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#08 - Why "Stop When You Are Done" is horrible advice for perfectionistsAre things ever actually ‘done’? As a perfectionist, I always see the next step forward. Hence, “Stop When You’re Done” could very easily be the most horrific piece of advice one might get. Even worse, such advice is popularised and praised upon by our hustle & grind culture.This episode delivers 3 tips for perfectionists with deadlines, which continue to help me come to peace and almost “melt” with my perfectionism while also taking care of myself and my mental health!Read this episode here 👉 https://unsettingexpectations.substack.comFollow my journey here 👉 https://www.instagram.com/cr...
2021-06-0308 minReal & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#07 - Small steps for big impactThe discovery of a gentle approach to creativity, self-love, and business couldn't have arrived at a better time. Since losing our family puppy and uncle in the past three weeks, adopting this approach has helped me be gentle, not put pressure on myself but rather take small steps towards recovery.As this week's Unsetting Expectations guest writer Katja Hunter said: "My perfectionism has a hard time trying to be in control when there’s no pressure to 'perform'".
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The Blossoming Creative08. 7 things I wish I knew before starting my businessA friend of mine, that recently quit her job, is starting her own freelance biz. Considering that in the last couple of months I have started not one, not two, but four businesses, she asked me to reflect on my own experience and posed an intriguing question: "What would you like to know before you started out?" Here's my answer to her…🌟 follow me on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/creatively.frankaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blossoming-creative/donations
2021-04-2714 minReal & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#05 - Why can't you be like her?The 5th issue of Unsetting Expectations talks about how being subjected to comparison from a young age doesn’t help much when we start becoming perfectionistic adults.Read this episode here 👉 https://unsettingexpectations.substack.comFollow my journey here 👉 https://www.instagram.com/creatively.franka/—————Unsetting Expectations is a project on a mission to help high-performing, high-achieving, workaholic, perfectionist individuals grappling with issues of never feeling satisfied, always working crazy long hours, and not feeling proud of their accomplishments, written and narrated by Franka Grubisic.We do this by sending a FREE new...
2021-04-2505 minReal & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#04 - Absorbing reflected perfectionismIn this 3rd issue, Franka reads an issue written by a contributing author, which describes what happens when we reflect whatever version of ourselves the person we're talking to needs to see. At that moment, we hide our true feelings and thoughts, defaulting instead to what we think is required.Listen to this honest confession about being a mirror instead of an authentic individual with genuine conversations and real connections.Read this episode here 👉 https://unsettingexpectations.substack.comFollow my journey here 👉 https://www.instag...
2021-04-1505 minReal & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#03 - Lonely at the top: On losing friendsIn this 3rd issue, Franka discusses what happens when your greatness and ambition outgrow both, comfort zone and minds, of your own closest friends?Read this episode here 👉 https://unsettingexpectations.substack.comFollow my journey here 👉 https://www.instagram.com/creatively.franka/—————Unsetting Expectations is a project on a mission to help high-performing, high-achieving, workaholic, perfectionist individuals grappling with issues of never feeling satisfied, always working crazy long hours, and not feeling proud of their accomplishments, written and narrated by Franka Grubisic.We do this by sending a FREE newsletter 3 times a month on a Thursday morning that inspires you to question your ow...
2021-04-0105 minThe Blossoming Creative07. Thanks, but I'm not doing that for freeIt can be very scary, uncomfortable, and sometimes totally out of our comfort zones to say no to such requests. And it's certainly not pleasant to put up with the "feedback" afterward. But, we have to set up boundaries and give ourselves permission to assert ourselves and stand by our worth! 💪 In this episode, Franka helps you say those words like a true business owner.🌟 follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/creatively.frankaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blossoming-creative/donations
2021-03-3016 minThe Blossoming Creative06. The overwhelm of consistently posting new art to social mediaSometimes as creatives we may feel the need to consistently bring new art to social media and not repost the old, making us feel like our art is not timeless and that we need to be creative content machines. In this episode, Franka shows you why this type of thinking is flawed and brings you arguments and advice on how to conquer it.🌟 follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/creatively.frankaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blossoming-creative/donations
2021-03-2321 minReal & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#02 Never enough - Not feeling like your work is importantIn this episode of Unsetting Expectations, Franka discusses the feeling of never enough, where, no matter how hard you work, you simply can't connect to your accomplishments. The article uncovers where does this come from, and what can we collectively do to help ourselves overcome those feelings.Read this episode here 👉 https://unsettingexpectations.substack.comFollow my journey here 👉 https://www.instagram.com/creatively.franka/—————Unsetting Expectations is a project on a mission to help high-performing, high-achieving, workaholic, perfectionist individuals grappling with issues of never feeling satisfied, always working crazy long hours, and not feeling proud of their accomplishments, written and narrated by Fran...
2021-03-1804 minThe Blossoming Creative05. The benefits of taking a break and questioning rulesIn January, I took a 6-week break from work and a hiatus from social media, which left me with a lot of free time to think. In this episode, I share with you the lessons I got from being quiet and how it's going to affect my business from now on.🌟 follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/creatively.frankaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blossoming-creative/donations
2021-03-1624 minThe Blossoming Creative04. 8 reasons to make art, even if no one is watchingThink of this episode as my early Christmas gift for you :) It's a short, bite-sized episode with 8 reasons why I feel you should continue on making art, even if you feel like no one is watching.You are amazingly unique and there's no one that does what you do like you do it. I'm here to root for you always and watch you grow!🎈🌟 follow me on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/creatively.frankaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blossoming-creative/donations
2021-03-0904 minReal & Raw by Unsetting Expectations#01 - You are holding the pen wrongThe first issue of Unsetting Expectations covers the topic of inhibited perfectionism - how society imprints rules on us since a young age, which lead to the development of perfectionism because we're told that no matter how hard we try, it's never good enough.Read this episode here 👉 https://unsettingexpectations.substack.comFollow my journey here 👉 https://www.instagram.com/creatively.franka/—————Unsetting Expectations is a project on a mission to help high-performing, high-achieving, workaholic, perfectionist individuals grappling with issues of never feeling satisfied, always working crazy long hours, and not feeling proud of...
2021-03-0405 minThe Blossoming Creative03. How to respond when you've been asked to work for freeThis episode is about getting asked to create an illustration (or another product) in exchange for a shoutout. So, for free. And this is me letting you know that, aside from the people who have no boundaries, it may be because of you. It's a bit of a tough-love post (sorry not sorry).→ To read this episode, go to: theblossomingcreative.com/how-to-respond-when-youve-been-asked-to-work-for-free/🌟 follow me on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/creatively.frankaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blossoming-creative/donations
2021-03-0213 minThe Blossoming Creative02. 3 reasons why you are not making more moneyOur pricing is the reflection of our own money mindset 💸 Do you believe that this is true or false? In this episode, we discuss that, if you're serious about growing your business, making it a BUSINESS and not "just a hobby" - you need to hear this: The price is not a reflection of how much someone's going to pay, but the reflection about how much that person thinks it's worth. 🔥 🚒→ To read this episode, go to: theblossomingcreative.com/3-reasons-why-you-are-not-making-more-money/🌟 follow me on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/creatively.franka
2021-02-2321 minThe Blossoming Creative01. Introduction: What is The Blossoming Creative Show?Hey! This intro episode will introduce you to The Blossoming Creative Show! It lets you know a couple of things: 1) What's The Blossoming Creative community? 2) Who is this podcast for? 3) What's the podcast going to be?Enjoy this episode - and all the next ones!, and I hope you'll subscribe (and leave me an HONEST rating and review! 1 star or 5. I want to know what you think).🌟 follow me on instagram! https://instagram.com/creatively.frankaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blossoming-creative/donations
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