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Your Business QuestGoing from 'Overlooked to Fully Booked®' with Niki HutchisonThis week I'm thrilled to bring you my conversation with the brilliant Niki Hutchison, a business and marketing strategist who specialises in helping entrepreneurs go from "Overlooked To Fully Booked®."If you've ever felt invisible in your industry or struggled to market yourself authentically, this episode is for you. Niki shares her personal business journey and offers practical wisdom on visibility challenges that so many of us face. What I love about her approach is how she helps you stand out in ways that actually match your unique strengths and personality.D...2025-04-2542 min
Your Business QuestNetworking, nerves & next-level growth with Gemma BaxterIn this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Gemma Baxter - founder of Hive HR Solutions - to explore the real story behind growing a business from the ground up, leaning into your strengths, and navigating the wobbles along the way.From corporate HR to growing a people-first consultancy, Gemma shares what it’s really taken to grow her team, evolve her brand, and shift her business model … all while staying true to her values.We talk about the big decisions she’s made (including one that happened mid-hot seat in a Mastermind), and how tappi...2025-04-0340 min
The Bookkeepers' PodcastEpisode 316: Mindset, Motivation and Making It Happen with Osmaan SharifIn this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Zoe Whitman is joined once again by Osmaan Sharif, business coach and mindset expert. If you’ve ever felt stuck in self-doubt or struggled to take the next big step in your business, this conversation is for you.
Osmaan shares powerful strategies to help bookkeepers and accountants shift their mindset, overcome imposter syndrome, and build businesses they love. Expect practical tips and mindset hacks that will boost your confidence and help you take consistent action.
We chat about:
✅ Why mindset is the key to business success
✅ How to overcome fear and self-doubt
✅ The habits s...2025-03-2536 min
Your Business QuestSpark more curiosity in your businessWhat if you sparked more curiosity in your business?Instead of feeling like you should have all the answers, it can give yourself the chance to explore even more?In this episode, I’ll bring to life five key areas where curiosity can transform the way you work, think, and grow … in very practical ways:✅ Curiosity vs. Judgment – Stop being so hard on yourself! Reframe setbacks, remove self-criticism, & see new possibilities.✅ Curiosity in Decision-Making – Are you making choices under pressure or from a place of exploration? Asking better questions leads to better outcomes....2025-02-0629 min
Your Business QuestSet goals that fit your life & businessThis episode’s a little different - it's personal, real & hopefully exactly what you need to hear.Life has a way of throwing us curveballs, doesn’t it?Over the holidays, my family faced some tough moments & it really made me stop and think about goals - what they mean & how to set them when life feels messy.If you’ve ever felt like setting goals is pointless when everything feels uncertain, this one’s for you.---Here’s what I talk about:1. Being Present When Life’s Unpredict...2025-01-1533 min
Your Business QuestBranding & AI: business evolutions with Phil Pallen“AI will never have lived experience.”In this episode, I’m joined by Phil Pallen, a branding and AI strategist who has spent over 13 years helping small business owners position, build, and promote their brands.We explore how branding has evolved, the practical ways AI can enhance productivity, and why human experience remains irreplaceable in business.Phil shares his personal journey, actionable insights, and how he’s embraced his Entrepreneurial Superpower® of being a Star in the Wealth Dynamics profiles, to build a fulfilling business and help others do the same.Trust me...2024-12-1943 min
Your Business QuestCalculate your real hourly rate & maximise your timeEver wondered if you’re spending your time wisely in your business?Well, you’ll want to calculate your real hourly rate to help you decide!In this podcast episode, I’ll share a simple yet eye-opening exercise that shows you whether the tasks you’re doing are truly worth your time.You’ll understand how knowing your hourly rate can be a game-changer in identifying where you’re wasting time, where you could delegate, and how to better focus on high-impact activities that align with your strengths.If you’re tired of feeli...2024-10-1016 min
Your Business QuestChallenge your negative money mindsetLet’s explore how your money stories and beliefs shape your reality, goals, decisions, and actions in business.Join me for a real conversation about the powerful role money plays in our lives and businesses.We’ll dive into how our past experiences and unconscious beliefs can either propel us forward or hold us back.This episode is packed with insights and practical tips to help you transform your relationship with money & your business growth.Key Takeaways:Recognise Your Money Stories:Begin to notice the narratives you have abou...2024-07-1119 min
Your Business QuestThe Gap and The GainDo you ever wish you were ‘there’ already instead of being here where you are?In this episode, I’ll share how the concept of ‘The Gap and The Gain’ by Dan Sullivan with Benjamin Hardy, will help you to enjoy the journey of growing your business even more.It will you to be more present & celebrate the progress you are making.EnjoyOsmaanUseful links for you: Take the free Business Magic Scorecard here.Connect with me on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Send an emailDiscover wh...2024-05-2316 min
Your Business QuestWhy not all business advice is helpfulThere’s so much business advice out there that rather than being helpful, it could make things worse for you!Especially if you end up feeling like you ‘should’ or ‘need’ to do something, rather than really WANTING to do it.And there’s so much more you need to consider when deciding what to spend your time doing, so that it really works for YOU too.In this episode, we’ll explore how to really consider the well intentioned advice you hear, read or see out there & how to decide what to say ‘Yes’ & wh...2024-05-1614 min
Your Business QuestWhy courage matters in your businessWe went on a date night to see the new Challengers movie.And there was one line near the end that was very impactful.It’s to do with courage … which you 100% would have needed to have to start your business.BUT ….Is your courage still as strong as it needs to be to help you experience more growth in the next chapter of your business?In this week’s podcast, I share that thought-provoking line from the movie, along with why courage really matters in business & some practical tips on h...2024-05-0916 min
Your Business QuestEmbrace a beginner's mindsetAre you ever hard on yourself for not being an instant expert at something new?It’s time to change that mindset.In this episode, I delve into the power of having a beginner's mind and how it can transform your journey.The Key Mindset Shifts & Takeaways:1. Setting Realistic Expectations: - Understand that it's okay not to know everything right away. Challenge your assumptions and be kind to yourself.2. Curiosity and Experimentation: - Embrace curiosity and experimentation. It takes off the pressure and makes the journe...2024-05-0219 min
Your Business QuestWhy doing less can make more impactEver heard of Pareto's Principle?It's a game-changer because it helps us to realise that working harder isn’t always the smartest move. In fact, it can often be downright counterproductive!Why? Because only a small portion of what we do actually makes a big difference. Pareto nailed it when he showed that typically, 20% of our efforts lead to 80% of our results. Think about it: - 20% of your marketing efforts often drive a whopping 80% of your sales.- Just 20% of your services or products usually account for 80% of your best...2024-04-2514 min
Your Business QuestStop living in your past mistakesDo you ever think … ‘What was I thinking!!!!’, when you look back at some of the decisions you’ve made so far in your business?Especially those situations that when you think about them right now, can you still feel that negative charge or emotions connected to them!If so, then it’s really likely that you’re current & future decisions will also be influenced by your past too ….. GULP!!Unless you break free of the attachment & stop living in those past decisions.You may be thinking, ‘Yeah Osmaan … easier said than done though!’...2024-04-1823 min
Your Business QuestHow to ensure you're thriving & not just surviving!I truly want you & your business to THRIVE instead of just surviving.But there’s a real fine balance in navigating between these 2 zones.Plus, you definitely want to avoid getting stuck in the warning zone or comfort zone either for too long!So, how can you ensure that you get yourself in the thriving zone & remain there?Tune into this short podcast episode today & I’ll share it all with you there.Best wishes as always.OsmaanUseful links for you: Take the...2024-04-1114 min
Your Business QuestHow are your beliefs impacting your business?I know that Mindset can seem intangible because you can’t exactly stick your finger in it.But you can see the impact of your mindset, especially your beliefs in your results & the things you do & don’t do!That’s why mindset gremlins & limiting beliefs are one of my favourite things to help my clients crack through.In today’s podcast episode, I share with you a very practical thing you can do to see help smoke out any ‘upper limits’ … especially around money & what you charge.You’ll also hear what powerf...2024-03-2125 min
Your Business QuestEmotional Agility: a business game-changer!Because our mind works on autopilot, it’s ruling what you’re thinking & doing at an unconscious level … without you even realising at times!So in today’s episode, I want to share a simple yet powerful way for you to have more Emotional Agility.It all starts by quickly noticing what you’re feeling & if specifically if those feelings are spiralling upwards or spiralling downwards.Why is that important?Because one way is more helpful to you & your business.Whilst the other can end up causing chaos, confusion & getting yo...2024-03-0715 min
Audience Growth PodcastEpisode 110 - Differentiating yourself in a sea of coaches with Osmaan SharifOn today's episode I talk to Osmaan Sharif. Osman calls himself the business owners coach and he helps coaches, consultants and service providers to grow their business so that there is less chaos and less confusion playing to their strengths and personalities.Want to learn more about Osmaan? You can find him on Linkedin and Instagram.Make sure that you check out my upcoming, incredible (promise!) in-person marketing event Adventures in Marketing at https://www.adventuresinmarketing.ukAnd because we all need great support and people around us to grow, my memberships The...2024-02-0626 min
Your Business QuestChange: business evolution or distraction?Today we'll explore the dilemma: when is it beneficial to evolve your business & when could change become a distracting negative force?I'll take you on a behind-the-scenes journey of how my business have evolved over the past nearly 16 years (& especially these last 2 years). This includes the reasons why I rebranded from 'The Get Out Your Way' Podcast to 'Your Business Quest' Podcast, plus changed up the identity of other parts of my business.You'll also hear my key top tips & considerations to help you navigate whether to change things up or to stick wi...2024-02-0143 min
Building your LeaderBrand - Personal Branding, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Leadership & Expert Business for the Modern EntrepreneurRewiring your mind for your own brand of success, Osmaan SharifEntrepreneurs - ever felt like you were trying to squeeze your feet into someone else’s shoes?This week we’re speaking about how business success is an inside job. How to align your personally designed vision with your own route to success.This week I’m joined by NLP and Wealth Dynamics expert Osmaan Sharif and we’re talking about how to rewire your mindset and how to quickly find a route to success with much less resistance.About OsmaanOsmaan is passionate about enabling individuals and businesses create Rapid Transfor...2022-07-2542 min
Your Business QuestDo More Of What Works For You!As time moves on, it’s a great idea to stop & reflect on what you’re doing (or not doing).Because I’m pretty sure that just like me, there will be some things you’re doing that aren’t really making an impact or getting the results that you want.You may be still doing them because you think you ‘should’ be doing it or that you’re just in the habit of doing it … so it’s now become the ‘norm’.But if you’re doing that … what are you not doing … that cou...2021-08-0420 min
Your pet business content your wayGet out your way and put your pet business out there with Osmaan SharifIs your feeling of not being good enough holding back your business? Maybe you’re always worrying that people will find out you’re not the expert and you’re constantly thinking ‘who am I to say this?’ Perhaps you’re worried about what people will say or criticise something you’ve said?If you were nodding away to any of that then this week’s podcast with performance and mindset coach Osmaan Sharif is a must-listen to help you get out of this way of thinking.Discover why reframing your mindset to how you...2021-07-2955 min
Your Business QuestWhat Impressions Are You Leaving?If you were a salesperson (which you are … even if it’s not in your official title), how would you feel if this happened?A current customer of 6 years, who’s already had 2 cars from your dealership before reaches out to say they’re interested to discuss what next car they could get from you.I hope you say ….. that you’d be jumping with joy & really eager to speak with your customer asap!Well I am that customer at the moment & honestly I’ve had the complete opposite experience from the sales...2021-07-2823 min
Your Business QuestSmall Changes = Big Results‘Do you think I should wear this dress or the one I showed you before?’, shouted Shareen … even though we really should have left for the wedding 25 minutes ago!It’s only fashionable for the bride to be late for a wedding, right?After saying the first one was ‘fine’ (typical guy) … I jumped in the car & punched in post code into the sat nav … waiting patiently & trying my best to not honk the horn.Then as soon as her backside hit the seat …. I zoomed off.I listened to dire...2021-07-2114 min
Your Business Quest5 Reasons Why It's Much Easier To Grow Your Business Today!Facebook has changed their algorithm …. again.It’s the school summer holidays.COVID … need I even say more!The list can sometimes appear endless about why it can feel hard to grow your business at times.BUT … today’s lets flip the switch & look at the positives instead.As if you compare it to the ‘olden days’ when I first started my business 14 years ago … we’ve actually got things much easier in many ways.In fact … here are 5 ways that it’s much easier to...2021-07-1420 min
Your Business QuestAre you motivated more by pain or pleasure?Are you more into pain or pleasure?Erm … not in that way ;) !I mean … when it comes to getting motivated to getting stuff done?Because both can work … well to an extent!But it depends on if you’re wanting consistent & long-term results for your business, because if so … there’s a clear winner from my experience.Check out which type of motivation … pain or pleasure … can help you to get out your way more here.Plus, you’ll see how you can use this k...2021-07-0717 min
Your Business QuestTrust Your Unconscious MindHow much credit do you give your unconscious mind?Do you trust it?Well it kinda runs the show in so many ways … so I really hope you do!Think about it … did you have to remind yourself to breathe in the past few seconds?How about blinking your eyes … did you have to instruct your body to do that?Nope … we’ve got a helping hand ALL the time, who’s looking out for us.But are you using your unconscious...2021-06-3023 min
Your Business QuestStop Being The HeroThere really wouldn’t be much of a story .. never mind a whole series … if there was no Harry Potter … in the Harry Potter books or movies. Because he went onto save the wizarding world.Just in the same way that Katniss helped overthrow the Capitol in the Hunger Games … Moana saved helped save her whole community … or how Batman helps protect Gotham City & the Karate Kid went on to win the championship.They are the heroes!The truth may hurt but your clients or prospective clients don’t want you to be the...2021-06-2315 min
Your Business QuestYou Don't Always Know‘Remember when Osmaan was totally in love with the IT teacher?’, blurted out a friend over dinner.‘Erm no I wasn’t!’ … I quickly responded, whilst turning a shade of bright red!‘Yes you so were!’ … pipped up some of my other loyal school friends.The truth was out! Because I really did fancy my IT teacher in high school, but at the time, I didn’t really know that I was. (Oh maybe I just hadn’t admitted it to myself or others back then). But looking back at it may years later … I co...2021-06-1612 min
Your Business QuestCome As You Will BeEver been to a ‘Come As You Will Be’ party before?Honestly, they’re ace & make for such a great theme for a party!They can help motivate you in making things happen in your business & life.In this episode I'll explain how they work & why I love them so much.Of course feel free to invite me to yours, if you organise one … it’s been a long time since I’ve been to a proper party since lockdown!Speak soonOsmaan...2021-06-0916 min
Your Business QuestWhere is the Grass Greener?“I wish I could make things happen the way they do!”How many times have you had that thought or feeling?You know … like the grass is greener … over there & for them!It’s definitely a sign of some ‘comparison-itis’ going on.I had a personal experience of this too recently, which I’d love to share with you, so that it can help you to instead … focus upon watering the grass … on your side!Hear more about it here & see how it can help you in this wee...2021-06-0218 min
Your Business QuestAre You Trying To Run Ahead Too Quickly?I nearly went flying straight into the garden pond …. head first!Because I was in such a rush & actually didn’t know there was a concrete step on the patio.Luckily my mum grabbed me, so I avoided getting drenched.But I still remember it to this day, even though it happened when I was like 7 years old.Does that ever feel like you … always rushing around & wanting to get places FAST?Last week, one of my clients was at the risk of nearly trippi...2021-05-2609 min
Your Business QuestAre You Working Or Actually Procrastinating? Does this resonate? ‘Sometimes I feel like I’m not actually working when I’m creating content & doing some admin work. Which makes me lose motivation & then procrastinate. I don’t know how to fix my mindset & stay consistent with content creation?’ This juicy question was sent in the other day & I’m sure you’re nodding your head thinking … yeah I feel like that at times too. So why do we something think we’re skiving & what even is the ‘work’ part of your business? I decided to dive...2021-05-1915 min
Your Business QuestHow to Stop Driving Yourself Crazy as a Business OwnerDo you ever feel like you’re doing things ‘wrong’ in your business?I’ve had those feelings many times over times since starting my business & I see loads of business owners driving themselves crazy because of this & some other common things.Like when you see things working for others but when you try those same things, they just don’t seem to get the same results.It’s frustrating right & then it makes you even start thinking … ‘Am I cut out for this?’But want to know what one of t...2021-05-1221 min
Your Business QuestSales Transaction Or Transformation?Honestly, before you started your business, how much did you actually think about the fact that you’d need to actually sell ‘things’?Because I really didn’t think about it at all.I was way more excited about the parts that came before getting clients & after getting clients. But not the actual getting clients bit!But the sad fact is that we all need paying clients to actually have a thriving & growing business, otherwise it just becomes a very expensive hobby or charity!What about now? How do you...2021-05-0521 min
Your Business QuestBe More PatientMy recent ‘overnight success’ in business has taken nearly 14 years!SERIOUSLY!I’m working with an exciting new client on a big project with their team & want to know how it ‘fell into my lap’?One of the key leaders in that company saw me deliver a talk about mindset … about 10 years ago!And going further back … the main reason I was invited to deliver that talk was because I was recommended by a client who attended one of my first ever courses when I first started my business …...2021-04-2821 min
Your Business QuestWhat's Not Going To Change?When can we get back to ‘normal’? I’m hearing that a lot!But do you really want everything to go back to exactly the way it was before?When things don’t happen the way you expected or you experience a setback, it can be all too easy to want to run away from it as fast as you can.But has it all been ‘doom & gloom’?What about some of the unexpected benefits that have happened as a result of that challenge?How about you...2021-04-2125 min
Your Business QuestCollaborations & ConnectionsWhat’s get you the most traction in your business so far?For me, it’s been the power of collaborations & connections by far.But what I’ve found from my experience, these don’t work well if you are seeking them out with the mindset of .. ‘what’s in it for me?’ or ‘what can I get from this?’Far from it actually.In this week’s podcast, I share more about how some of my most powerful collaborations have come about & also practical do’s & don’ts, to help you se...2021-04-1419 min
Your Business QuestYour IdentityDo you see yourself as being a business owner or business leader or entrepreneur?Cause you’d be surprised at how many ex-corporate professionals who are now trying to grow their own business, still don’t make that identity shift! I see it all the time & honestly, that was me too in the first couple of years too.I was still acting like an employee of my business, instead of really being the business owner.You may be sitting here thinking, so shat …. does it really matter Osmaan...2021-04-0732 min
Your Business QuestDriving Your Business ForwardMy 17th birthday was approaching & I was super excited.I had the day planned months & months in advance.I was preparing for it & counting down the days.I couldn’t sleep much the night before, as my head was buzzing.Because on that very special day & had booked to go & sit an EXAM!Yep … sad I know … but I sat my driving theory test on my birthday morning.I swotted beforehand & even paid extra to get my results there & then....2021-03-3116 min
The Pricing QueenThe Pricing Mindset with Osmaan SharifIn this episode:
Becoming a business owner not an employee
Imposter syndrome
Increasing your pricing
Pricing blocks
Osmaan Sharif is a business and mindset coach who works with ex-corporate professionals to help them overcome obstacles and grow their own business. Osmaan talks to The Pricing Queen about his rapid transformation formula which involves focussing on the big picture of your business by understanding three fundamental foundations:
Design (includes business model, vision and goals.)
Mindset (overcoming your internal beliefs and understanding your value)
Strategy (or, as Osmaan refers to it, your entrepreneurial superpower.)
2021-03-2432 min
The Pricing QueenThe Pricing Mindset with Osmaan SharifIn this episode:
Becoming a business owner not an employee
Imposter syndrome
Increasing your pricing
Pricing blocks
Osmaan Sharif is a business and mindset coach who works with ex-corporate professionals to help them overcome obstacles and grow their own business. Osmaan talks to The Pricing Queen about his rapid transformation formula which involves focussing on the big picture of your business by understanding three fundamental foundations:
Design (includes business model, vision and goals.)
Mindset (overcoming your internal beliefs and understanding your value)
Strategy (or, as Osmaan refers to it, your entrepreneurial superpower.)
2021-03-2432 min
Your Business QuestVision Before GoalsPicture the day when you’re sitting booking a holiday with a travel agent. ( I honestly can't wait!)I know that after the year you’ve just had, if they asked you …. ‘where would you like to go?’ … you’d probably say … ‘ANYWHERE!’But that’s not really going to help them or you, is it?Think about it … what do you vision that holiday be like? Filled with sunshine & beaches; snow & mountains or a hustle & bustle of a city … or whatever you’d prefer.It doesn’t matter what the travel agent...2021-03-2413 min
Your Business QuestPositive & Supportive Beliefs For Business Owners!Beliefs … they influence how we think, feel & what we do.That’s why I’m always banging on about identifying & then letting go of those limiting & negative beliefs, so they don’t hold you & your business back.But what about those positive beliefs?Those ones should be cherished, nurtured & recognised, as they can be like your internal supporters.They can help you deal with challenges or unexpected setbacks, so you can dust yourself off rapidly & keep moving forward.Want to know what 3 positive beliefs have mas...2021-03-1713 min
Your Business QuestThe Behind The Scenes RealityBehind closed doors, the reality of a person’s life & business can be somewhat different from what you think or see!This became clear again to me when watching Oprah interview Harry & Meghan the other night.And it’s so important that you remember this, because otherwise you could be playing the ‘comparisonitis’ game based upon their highlights reel!Plus, we all have a different definition of what ‘success’ means or that feeling of ‘yep I’ve made it’.In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about this even more...2021-03-1023 min
Your Business QuestLet A Book Choose YouHave you ever let a book ‘choose’ you? If not … give it a go .. because it’s super fun & useful!Whether that’s from your own bookshelf or whilst walking through a bookshop (I can’t till they re-open here in the UK)?I do it all the time & I’ve literally had the perfect book fall right in front of me! Random or just cool ‘woo-woo’ in action?!For me it’s all about being guided with perfect timing.I’m sure you’ve experienced it before …...2021-03-0317 min
Your Business QuestJigsaw Puzzles & Business GrowthWhat do you get as a birthday gift for a 9-year-old, with the attempt to prise them away from being glued to electronics?Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit & Jigsaws …. all Harry Potter related of course!And do you know what … I honestly believe that if there was a scientific study in how you go about doing a jigsaw … the results would correlate to how you’re attempting to grow your business.What do you think?So in this week’s podcast episode, I chat through this & share some practical insights I...2021-02-2415 min
Your Business QuestCreate Your Thank You BankFrom time to time, we could all do with a little reminder of how much we’ve helped current or previous clients or customers, right?Especially at those times when you may be having a ‘wobbly’ moment or your internal imposter syndrome is trying to start a pity-party.The thing that helps me & lots of my clients in those exact moment, is accessing the ‘Thank You Bank’!Have you got one? (If so, have you got up-to-date deposits in there)?In this week’s short podcast episode, I share the r...2021-02-1713 min
Your Business Quest'You Must Make Haste!'Bridgerton. You binge watched it yet?We did & I surprisingly really liked it … especially considering I used to say, ‘I don’t like period dramas or things set in the really olden days’.It’s now been the most watched Netflix shows since it was released with 82 million views too – which blew my mind, as it seems like everyone in ‘The Ton’ has been partaking in this year’s ‘social season’.So why am I sharing this with you, my dear reader?Because I think there’s a fair few things we can l...2021-02-0324 min
Your Business QuestCould You Be Bolder?I think you could be even bolder!Bolder with your vision & goals!Bolder with your mindset!Bolder with the actions you take!What do you think?I was looking through some old photos recently & found this one of Monica Lewinsky & me!And it reminded me of some bold action I took back in my high school days.I share this memory in this week’s podcast & I’m sure it will not only give you some laughs but will...2021-01-2018 min
Your Business QuestCreating Your Next Chapter?I hope you had a lovely Christmas … filled with movies, indulgent food & relaxation.I’m sure you’re now sitting getting ready for the bells to soon chime in the new year.Are you looking forward to kissing goodbye or kicking 2020 way into the past?But before you rush straight into the new year, I would strongly recommend you close out the year, so you can be as proactive & as prepared for the next chapter ahead for you & your business.In this week’s short episode, I walk you...2020-12-3017 min
Build Your Online AudienceHow to create a content plan you can actually stick to with Osmaan SharifDo you struggle to stick to a content plan for your business? Perhaps you find it hard to be consistent week in and week out? Maybe you start with great intentions every year and then before you know it you’ve missed a week and you’ve fallen off the wagon and you’re struggling to show up again? If any of that resonates with you then you’re going to love this podcast episode with performance and mindset coach Osmaan Sharif. We’re digging deep into how your mindset might be holding you back from stick...2020-12-2853 min
Your Business QuestWhy Goal Setting Isn't Enough!Let me get out of my crystal ball & predict something for you …. Over the coming days & weeks, you’re going to get loads of messages by e-mail & social media talking about … ‘what are your goals for 2021?’Am I right or am I right?Goal setting does help BUT it’s only a tiny part of growing your business, from my experience.So before you dive straight into setting your goals for the new year, I’d highly suggest you think about a few key things FIRST!I share these to...2020-12-1618 min
Your Business QuestImagine Your Business as a Sausage Machine!Imagine your business was a sausage … what would it look, smell, taste, feel & sound like?Is it nice, juicy, appetising & sizzling?Or is it a bit thin; lumpy, filled with random flavours or feeling a bit stale?Well what does that tell you about the ingredients you’re putting in … if that’s the sausage that’s coming out?Hmmm ….In this week’s short podcast episode, let’s lift the lid on the BBQ & see what’s cooking in your business.Listen in .... e...2020-11-2512 min
Jeff Weigh20. PI #20: Osmaan Sharif - get out your wayOn this episode I interview Osmaan Sharif, owner of Rapid Transformation and host of The Get Out Your Way Podcast.
In his own words; Osmaan saw the ‘light’ (in a really non ‘woo-woo’ way) & quit his corporate job to start his own business back in 2007 to help people get better results, by changing the way they think, feel & act.
Osmaan works with people; helping them 'Get out of their own way'.
He finds himself doing this on a daily basis; helping people to challenge some of their thoughts and overcome some of their fears.
...2020-11-0359 min
Your Business QuestWhat Are You Saying To Yourself?I was on school drop off duty on Monday, which was fun in the pouring rain.As I was giving Kaiyas a subtle ‘hug’, so as not to ruin his street cred before he ran into the playground, I couldn’t help notice his friend’s mum was saying to her son …‘Remember you can just do your best & have fun’.Ohh how nice, right.But then as we walked back to where our cars were parked, she said basically told me that she’d been saying the...2020-10-2112 min
Unlocked004 Get out your way! How to unlock your superpower with Osmaan Sharif004 Get out your way! How to unlock your superpower with Osmaan SharifWho feels a little stuck in their business right now? So what can we do to "Get Out Your Way?" and create success again! Joining me in this episode is the amazing Osmaan Sharif from https://www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/ and we chatted about how to get out your way and truly understand your entrepreneurial superpowers to connect with what we really should be doing!In this episode we unlock...How to get clear on your business design...2020-10-0740 min
Your Business QuestCan't See The Wood From The Trees?It’s been all go in our back garden, with another one of my lovely wife’s ‘projects’ being in full swing this week.The sound of chainsaws has filled the air, as our massive trees have been getting chopped down in height.As I took a break between coaching calls to see how the things were going, it struck me just how much the trees were actually blocking the sun from flowing into our garden. But I never realised how much of an issue it was …. until they were done!2020-09-2316 min
Your Business QuestHow To Take Consistent ActionOften I hear business owners proudly share how many books they’ve read & how they’ve binged listened to lots of podcast episodes, like it’s a badge of honour.But the same thing goes through my head every time …. ‘So what have you actually done with all that new information?’.Because if it’s just going in one ear & out the other, then it’s actually such a waste of your time, energy & money.Confession …. I love, love, love books! I even just popped into Waterstones just before I came to write this...2020-09-1625 min
Your Business QuestWhat To Do When You Don't Have Enough Time‘I don’t have enough time to think’‘I don’t have the time to switch off & not think’‘I’ve got no time to really plan’‘I’m always so busy’I hear these things all the time when I speak to small business owners.If this is you, then please do yourself a favour & listen to this.I promise you that it will be the best 10 minutes you can invest in yourself & business today.Enjoy my little gift.Best wishes as alw...2020-09-0216 min
Your Business QuestHow To Avoid Giving Up In Your BusinessI know what it’s like when you set a big hairy & scary goal. You can start thinking … ‘is it really going to happen?’Then doubt can creep in & you start thinking …. ‘but how am I going to do it?!?’‘How?’ … isn’t the most useful question to focus or dwell upon from my experience.Because if you’re so determined to have something happen in a very specific way, you could be closing your eyes to opportunities for that goal being achieved in much easier & different ways. Ways that you don’t even know is pos...2020-08-2616 min
Your Business Quest5 Ways To Keep Your Business Growth SimpleI opened up a new business bank account in literally 2 minutes, with one of those online ‘challenger’ banks last week.No long forms to fill in. No paperwork. No long meeting with their banking advisor.What a contrast to when I opened up my first business account when I started my business back in 2007.It really reminded me of the power of keeping thing simple as we grow our businesses.Here’s 5 top tips to help you to do just that ….1. What’s your goal?If your...2020-08-1918 min
Your Business Quest'I don't know' ... really?“I don’t know!"It’s one of the most common responses I hear.Both when it comes to business & also in our new favourite Netflix series, ‘Indian Matchmaking’.Sima the matchmatcher from Mumbai always asks, ‘What do you want in your life partner?’Normally she gets some form of ‘I don’t know’ or a vague response. Until she probes & asks again.And guess what comes out … what they really want!So how do you stop pretending that you don’t know the answers to the q...2020-08-1214 min
Your Business QuestBringing Your Goals to LifeSo you’ve set your goal.But now what?Please don’t just leave them as scribbles in your notebook or the text that you typed up.Because your mind doesn’t get inspired by things being left so logical, black & white & one-dimensional.So how about translating them in a way that will connect more your unconscious mind, so that you are continually inspired to take action?Well in today’s podcast episode, I’ll share some practical tips for you to help bring your goals...2020-08-0519 min
Your Business QuestAre You Putting Your Clients or Business First?Isn’t it an amazing feeling when you get a new client or customer?They’ve put their faith in you & of course you want to totally deliver for them.But what happens when you’ve got lots of clients that are needing your time & attention? It can be so easy to end up neglecting your own business. Trust me, I’ve been there & done that!And that my friend, is a slippery slope that you really want to avoid.Because if you stop nurturing...2020-07-2923 min
Your Business QuestWhy Business Growth & Change Can Feel MessyIn the ideal world, we could click our fingers like Mary Poppins & viola … ‘the job is done’.But in reality, when making changes & growing your business things can often look & feel messier before they get better.That’s normal, seriously!Clarity comes after chaos!Just like that time when I decided to Marie Kondo the heck out of my clothes. The room looked like a tornado had hit it, until I persevered & finished the task at hand. And not even halfway through, I was beating myself up thinking …...2020-07-2218 min
Your Business QuestStop Thinking About Forever!‘Will you marry me?’Now that’s certainly been one of the biggest & most important question I’ve ever asked in my life.So of course, I thought about it long & hard, before I popped the question to Shareen whilst on a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park on a lovely winters evening in New York. (A true romantic I am, right?).But honestly I think some people make too much of a song & dance around making decisions … especially when it comes to business.Because most of those decisions a...2020-07-1523 min
Your Business QuestGrow or Build Your Business?Ever say … ‘I want to build my business?’If so, please swap ‘build’ to ‘grow’.Because changing that one word, can massively impact your mindset & approach to your business in a positive way.Here I’ll explain why it can make a huge difference.Best wishesOsmaanp.s. – It’s not long now until the 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind begins. Find out if it could be right for you here & be sure to secure your spot today.---Here’s the...2020-07-0121 min
Your Business Quest'Should do' or 'really want to'?I’m constantly having well intentioned people tell me ….‘You should stop doing 1-2-1 coaching & do only group coaching.’‘You could launch online mindset courses’‘You should create workshops to help kids be more confident’‘You must do TikToks for business’‘You should ……’Everyone’s got an opinion on what you should, could or must do to grow YOUR business.And all too often, we can start following strategies & goals blindly, which really are not what you actually WANT to do!What’s worse many of...2020-06-1717 min
Your Business QuestEmploying yourselfMy leaving lunch & drinks were done. I’d said my goodbyes & it was finally time to hand back my laptop, mobile phone & security pass. That was over 13 years ago, when I stopped being a corporate employee to start my own business.I remember feeling … ‘this should be quite easy!’. Because after all I had been excelling in the corporate world & climbing the ladder rapidly there! Yep a very naïve thought, on reflection!Because being an employee vs. being the boss … is different in so many ways.2020-06-0321 min
Your Business QuestAre You Really That Special?Ever find yourself in the middle of your very own intimate ‘pity party’?Where the music is blaring inside your head with lyrics like,‘Why’s it not happening for me?’‘It’s alright for them!’‘Is it ever going to happen?’‘Seriously, what’s wrong with me?’ Well the good news is that you’re the DJ & you can change the playlist in your mind.Here’s one ‘track’ … or what a coach like me would call a question, which will instantly change things up for y...2020-05-2718 min
Your Business QuestWhat Needs To Transform?I wanted to be a Policeman, when I younger. I loved the idea of being a detective & solving mysteries.But I recently figured out that I kind of get to do that, as a performance & mindset coach … well without the badge, blue flashing lights or handcuffs.I’m constantly helping my clients solve problems & overcome obstacles, so they can grow their business.Often it boils down to them needing to focus or fix one of three main things … their Design, their Mindset or their Strategies!I love it when...2020-05-2019 min
Your Business QuestIn The Hot Seat With Your Questions - Part 2It seems like Shareen was a total hit on the podcast last week, from the emails & messages I’ve been getting since.Well the conversation (i.e. grilling) continues now for you over on episode 101.You can have a sneaky peek at the questions that Shareen asked me on behalf of my clients, podcast listeners, friends & family … [along with the exact time they’re asked in the episode].[01:57] What do you feel is the most important achievement you have created for yourself and how do you feel that impacts who yo...2020-04-2950 min
Your Business QuestIn The Hot Seat With Your Questions - Part 1We tucked the three boys up into bed on Saturday & got ourselves ready for what would be ‘date night’ …. with a difference.Because the tables got turned & I was getting put in the ‘hot seat’.We hit ‘record’ & Shareen was in host mode, ready to grill me with the questions that had been flooding in from my clients; podcast listeners, family & friends.And what a fun night (early morning) it ended up being, as those questions really did make me think & sparked some deep conversations between us.It truly was a...2020-04-2259 min
Your Business QuestMany Different Paths To Grow Your BusinessWant the good news?There’s so many ways to grow your business!Want the bad news?There’s so many ways to grow your business!Yep ... it can be a real catch-22!Because for some business owners, it means they maybe thinking there’s only ‘one’ way. But if that way doesn’t pan out the way they expected, they can end up feeling stuck, lost & really down! For others, too many choices can lead them frantically doing lots of things, but r...2020-02-2621 min
Your Business QuestFeedback Can Be a Gift‘Can I give you some feedback?’, were the words that flowed out of my mouth to Shareen, as I was driving her home after we’d just had a fun dinner with some of my school friends.Her face said it all & then she responded with …. ‘Osmaan … you are not my HR Manager!’Whenever I hear the word ‘feedback’, I automatically think back to that moment many years ago when we’d just started dating. Luckily (for me), she still married me after it!Feedback is such an emotive thing, right? Because it’s n...2020-02-1226 min
Your Business Quest5 Ways to Reduce Decision FatigueWhat’s something you do hundreds ... if not thousands of times a day?Make decisions!Sometimes they are tiny ones & other times they may be massive life changing ones ... but they all require something. Your energy, time & sanity. One of the cool things about being a business owners is that the decisions around what you do ... are down to YOU! But what I find often happens is that we can waste our energy & time on those ‘non-important’ decisions & then we’re knackered or overwhelmed when it com...2020-01-1522 min
Your Business QuestGoal Setting That Works!Happy New Year & New Decade,I’m sure like me you’re a bit lost at what day of the week it even is, after all the festive fun. I truly hope you had a great one!2020 … is now here & I’ve got a feeling that it’s going to be an epic one for you.But it’s really all down to you, how you show up & what you do.To help you make 2020 a year that you’re truly proud of, I wanted to share some quick tips...2020-01-0123 min
Your Business QuestReflect, Celebrate & LearnGuess what’s coming just around the corner?Apart from Santa clambering down your chimney!All the people, e-mails, social media posts asking …..‘What’s your goals for 2020?’‘What New Year’s Resolutions are you going to set?’‘Have you started planning for the new year?’Is that a bad thing? No … well apart from the New Year’s Resolutions ones because who really sets & achieved them in reality?As a performance & mindset coach for professional business owners, of course goal se...2019-12-1821 min
Your Business QuestI'm An Entrepreneur ... Get Me Out of Here!He’s here!!Little Zakariya joined the Sharif family just over 2 weeks ago & he’s already growing up so quickly!In between the fun times of cuddles; countless nappy changes & a few sleepless nights, we’ve managed to watch some TV.Including binging on season 1 of The Crown & getting sucked into watching I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here.But it wasn’t wasted time, because I found 7 key lessons from seeing what the celebrities were doing in the jungle that can help you in your busines...2019-12-1125 min
Your Business QuestGo Back To BasicsTechnology … I absolutely love it!I’m like a kid in a sweetie shop when I walk inside an Apple Store.Remember the days of dial up internet … or even no internet!! How did we ever live & seriously how did businesses operate without technology? But you know something, gadgets & new shiny things can also get in our way & negatively impact our business.You heard me right … sometimes we think that we need to go all ‘fancy pants’ to grow your business & can abandon the ‘old school’ ways that were wor...2019-11-2715 min
Your Business QuestIs your pricing strategy Value-Based?Some much-needed tough love was dished out during our recent 90-day mastermind retreat.Because it became so apparent that one of my new clients was totally under valuing herself & therefore …. undercharging her clients!It was a great deal for them … but not for her!She was working all hours, putting her heart & soul into doing so much amazing work but was still feeling frustrated about how things were going.Can you relate?So you can imagine how proud I was when she called me earl...2019-09-2522 min
Your Business QuestWhat can a Coach do for you & your business?When growing up, I so wanted to be a police officer. If I went down that career path, people would have a much easier time understanding what my ‘job’ was.But then I would have missed out on all those puzzling looks that I get to witness, when I’m asked, ‘So Osmaan … what do you do?’‘I’m a performance & mindset coach for business owners’.Cue that look & words like … ‘Ohh that’s nice’ or ‘Ohh interesting’Because quite frankly, not many people really truly understand what a...2019-09-1833 min
Your Business QuestDo You Trust Your Head, Heart or Gut?Life is full of decisions …Should I buy the new iPhone? (Ok that’s not even a decision really … it’s an automatic yes for me)Should I get that new ‘shiny’ online course that everyone is hyped about?Should I have say yes or no to this ‘opportunity’?Told you … making decisions is like a full time job at times.But the biggest question that I’d love you to answer is ….Do you trust your head, heart or gut when making decisions?2019-09-1128 min
How To Get A GripOsmaan Sharif — Identity, Personality and PainkillersOsmaan Sharif is a Mindset & Performance Coach for small businesses and entrepreneurs. He first started out as an HR Manager, but through discovering Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) he knew he could help people get even better results by changing the way they think, feel, and act. Find out how Osmaan keeps it together on this week’s show! Mentioned in This Episode: Rapidtransformation.co.uk Wdprofiletest.com Matthewkimberley.com Work with Me2019-09-0953 min
Your Business QuestKeeping The Faith with Wendy GriffithSetting goals is the easy part. You just grab your new notebook, make a cuppa of your favourite brew & let your imagination run wild. So what happens after you’ve creating your dream life & business? The reality hits! You’ve then got to show up & do the work … day in & day out … even when you don’t really feel like it. It’s easy to do that when you’re hitting those milestones & feeling that progress is happening. But when...2019-06-1236 min
Your Business QuestWhat Can You Control & Influence?‘Osmaan, quick you need to come … your cat is stuck up a tree!’ I know it’s sick, but I’ve wished for some sort of ‘emergency’ call like that to come in & rescue me from some conversations with friends in the past. (Even though I don’t have a cat!) You know those type of chats that, just end up with the other person moaning & moaning about everything that is wrong with their world & what’s not working. Why does this pain me so much? First of all, it’s because I...2019-06-0521 min
Your Business QuestBreakdowns Happen Before BreakthroughsI know the realities of life when it comes being your own boss & growing your business. Of course it’s got plenty of amazing parts – especially when things are flowing well. I really wouldn’t change it for the world now. But let’s not pretend that it’s all filled with sipping fruit cocktails whilst watching a beautiful sunset in Bali (you can tell what my Facebook memories threw up this month right ;)) You & I both know there are moments when you feel like things are falling apart...2019-04-1016 min
Your Business QuestIt Only Takes One Choice To Change Everything!Last weekend was far from ‘normal’ … but who wants ‘normal’ anyway? Even before the alarm went off … my body & mind was awake & I had that excited Christmas morning feeling. At 8am (which really was like 7am in ‘old time’ because the clocks also changed), there I was dancing away with thousands of other motivated folks & looking forward to another intense day of a Dr Joe Dispenza workshop in Edinburgh. [So if you happened to catch any of my Instagram Stories (@osmaans) over the weekend & were thinking … ‘What party is Osmaan at?’ …...2019-04-0321 min
Your Business QuestWhen is NEW really just a distraction?‘I’m starting with the man in the mirror.I’m asking him to change his ways.And no message could have been any clearer.If you want to make the world a better place.Take a look at yourself, and then make a change.’ I’ve heard those words sung many times by the legend that was … Michael Jackson. But on Sunday night, whilst escaping from the bitter cold air in London, by randomly getting last minute theatre tickets to see Thriller Live … those w...2019-01-2330 min
Your Business QuestDo you have a Growth or Fixed Mindset in your Business?A few months back, it was a fairly typical morning in the Sharif household … classic Home Alone style. Even though bags were packed & clothes were sorted the night before … something always seems to disappear over night. On this particular morning, it was one of Aaron’s shoes. Shareen was running around downstairs hunting for it, whilst I doing my best to help look for it upstairs … whilst hobbling around in my crutches at the time. As she finally found it (she got this proper superpower of finding things in p...2019-01-1611 min
Your Business QuestHow to Bounce Back‘The MRI scan shows you’ve got a devastating injury’, said the knee surgeon in a very matter of fact way. He went on & on for about 10 minutes with words such as, ‘major trauma in your knee’ … ‘it’s worse than we expected’. I honestly was waiting for him to say, ‘Osmaan … you won’t be able to walk on that leg again’. Thankfully he didn’t. All of this happened completely out of the blue & as a result of taking my eldest son trampolining … yes seriously...2018-09-2638 min
Your Business QuestStop Beating Yourself UpAt times can you be your own worst enemy? You know, those moments when you’re being really hard on yourself & saying some not so nice things about YOU in your head or out loud? (It’s alright ... we all talk to ourselves ... so you’re not mad). But seriously I’ve seen and heard lots of small business owners & entrepreneurs beating themselves up lately. And guess what ... it’s the worst thing you could do! In this week’s podcast episode, I’ll share why you’d...2018-07-2523 min
Your Business QuestThe Power of a Digital DetoxI was seriously addicted …. to my phone & being constantly connected to the ‘social’ world. So you can imagine the surprised look on my wife’s face when I said … ‘I’m going to go on a digital detox during our 2 week family holiday.’ That meant …. No emails.No Facebook; Instagram; LinkedIn; Snapchat or Twitter.No text messages; Whatsapp; Messenger; Zoom or Skype.No listening to podcasts or reading ‘work’ related stuff. At the start I thought …. ‘Can I really survive without them for 2 weeks?’. Would you be able to...2018-07-1831 min
Your Business QuestThe Surprising Truth about being Super Productive with Jo BendleIf you asked a productivity coach for some tips on being even more productive, you’d expect some super cool ninja tactics right? So you can imagine my shock when Jo Bendle gave me a very unexpected response, when I asked her that question. You’re honestly in for a real treat when you tune into the lively conversation that we had, for this week’s podcast. Inside you’ll get to hear how Jo’s business journey has evolved through experimentation & what can happen when you hit a goal th...2018-06-2742 min
Your Business QuestYou'll Never Be Ready!I just need to wait for _________.I’ll do it when _________.Once I’ve finished ________ then I’ll be ready to ________. You’re never going to be truly ready … seriously! I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve heard ….. ‘I wish I just did it sooner’, is from business owners & entrepreneurs over the past 11 years. But guess what? I’ve yet to hear anyone say … "Right Osmaan … I’m 100% ready now.” Because all of those ‘reasons’ that are going through your mind or co...2018-05-3036 min
Your Business QuestReady to get out your way?In this welcome episode, you'll get to hear about what motivated Osmaan to create this podcast for you & the exciting plans ahead.Osmaan will take you a whistle stop tour of his journey from leaving his successful corporate career over 11 years ago & the rollercoaster ride of growing his business since then.You'll get a preview of the 3 essential foundations that Osmaan ensures are rock solid with all the small business owners & entrepreneurs that he works with.Finally, you'll get to see where your current business growth blocks...2018-05-1211 min
The SIGRUN ShowGet Out of Overwhelm by Knowing Your Superpowers with Osmaan SharifOsmaan Sharif of Rapid Transformation is a performance coach who trains entrepreneurs and small business owners to discover and use their superpowers in their business. After leaving the corporate world more than a decade ago, Osmaan helps his clients deal with obstacles regarding their mindset that cause overwhelm and professional stagnation while helping them thrive and embrace their natural talents. Osmaan shares the steps to avoid getting overwhelmed in your business and how you can recognize your superpowers. He talks about the sources of entrepreneur overwhelm, how to create rapid transformation so you can grow your business...2018-04-1327 min
Build Your Online Audience[217] How to find your entrepreneurial superpower with Osmaan SharifUnlocking your entrepreneurial superpower could help you to choose the right growth strategy for your business. In this episode, business coach Osmaan Sharif explains how he uses the eight different personality types to help business owners play to their strengths. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: How business coach Osmaan Sharif went from Human... READ MORE The post [217] How to find your entrepreneurial superpower with Osmaan Sharif appeared first on Janet Murray.2017-12-0141 min
LifePilot: Live your life by design[296] Shifting Your Mindset and Beliefs For The New Year with Osmaan SharifAs we head into 2017, it's the time of year where you want to shake things up, shift your mindset and start off the New Year with a bang. December is the perfect time to stop, reflect, and make changes for the coming year based on what you've found did and didn't work in 2016. You also want to look at setting meaningful goals that you will actually achieve and there's no better way to do this, then to look at what you set for yourself this year - and whether you hit those or fell short.2016-12-1347 min