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Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 294 Creating a Bias for Action When Motivation FadesIn this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer discusses how to create a bias for action when motivation fades. She debunks the myth that motivation is necessary for action, emphasizing the importance of forming a mental habit of moving forward regardless of feelings. Sara shares practical strategies to build an 'action muscle,' including the five-minute rule, action before information, reshaping your environment for productivity, and the question, 'What would a bold goal crusher do?' She also provides tips for those difficult days when even small tasks seem daunting. Get ready to crush your...
2025-06-0206 min
Impact Unleashed: The Nonprofit Edition™EP 15 Craft your What We Do for Our Customers StoryIn this episode of Impact Unleashed: The Nonprofit Edition, host Sara Mayer discusses the importance of storytelling in the nonprofit sector. Sara shares an insightful narrative about Color Bright, a small arts education nonprofit, and how critical storytelling was in transforming their approach and resulting in substantial growth and community impact. This episode focuses on helping nonprofits understand the power of their impact stories, turning organizational chaos into structured momentum, and leading with narratives that resonate deeply with supporters and stakeholders.
Key Takeaways:
Importance of identifying and sharing impactful stories beyond the numbers.
How Color Br...
2025-05-2905 min
Impact Unleashed: The Nonprofit Edition™EP 14 Craft your Who We Serve StoryIn this episode of Impact Unleashed, the nonprofit edition, host Sara Mayer explores the sixth story from Paul Smith's "10 Stories Great Leaders Tell"—the 'Who We Serve' story. Sara highlights the importance of this narrative in making the mission of a nonprofit relatable by humanizing data and statistics. Through practical tips and a compelling example, she guides listeners on how to create stories that challenge preconceived notions, introduce relatable characters, and evoke strong emotional connections. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to craft their own transformational stories for their nonprofit organizations.
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2025-03-0610 min
Impact Unleashed: The Nonprofit Edition™EP 13 Craft your What we Believe StoryIn this episode of Impact Unleashed, host Sara Mayer delves into the significance of the 'What We Believe' story for nonprofits, as highlighted in Paul Smith's book "10 Stories Great Leaders Tell." She explains how this story serves as a strategic and psychological foundation for a nonprofit's brand, culture, and influence. Sara outlines a framework for creating bold, compelling belief statements that not only inspire alignment but also prompt division, making them more impactful. She provides practical examples and invites listeners to challenge common assumptions, clearly define their beliefs, support them with emotional stories, and embrace polarization to build a...
2025-02-2709 min
Impact Unleashed: The Nonprofit Edition™EP 12 Craft your Where We're Going StoryIn this episode of Impact Unleashed: The Nonprofit Edition, host Sara Mayer delves into story number three from Paul Smith's book, The 10 Stories Great Leaders Tell – the vision story. Sara emphasizes the importance of a vision story for nonprofit leaders, board members, volunteers, and founders, explaining how it helps outline a vivid and compelling future that inspires action and perseverance. Practical steps and tips for crafting a powerful vision story are provided, including starting with the end in mind, being descriptive, breaking down milestones, making it inclusive, and rallying support from the community. The episode concludes with a call to...
2025-02-2009 min
Impact Unleashed: The Nonprofit Edition™EP 11 Crafting your Why We Can't Stay Here StoryIn this episode of Impact Unleashed, host Sara Mayer dives into the second story from Paul Smith's framework, "The 10 Stories Great Leaders Tell." This installment, titled "Why We Can't Stay Here," emphasizes the importance of crafting a case for change to articulate why current conditions are unacceptable and why immediate action is necessary. Sara provides a detailed structure for creating this story, including describing the status quo, highlighting the consequences of inaction, showcasing the potential for positive change, and making a clear call to action. The episode also includes practical tips such as anchoring the story in data, making...
2025-02-0610 min
Impact Unleashed: The Nonprofit Edition™EP 10 Crafting your Founding StoryIn this episode of Impact Unleashed: The Nonprofit Edition, host Sara Mayer delves into story number three from Paul Smith's book, The 10 Stories Great Leaders Tell – the vision story. Sara emphasizes the importance of a vision story for nonprofit leaders, board members, volunteers, and founders, explaining how it helps outline a vivid and compelling future that inspires action and perseverance. Practical steps and tips for crafting a powerful vision story are provided, including starting with the end in mind, being descriptive, breaking down milestones, making it inclusive, and rallying support from the community. The episode concludes with a call to...
2025-01-3009 min
Impact Unleashed: The Nonprofit Edition™EP 9 Mastering Nonprofit Storytelling: 10 Stories to Transform Your ImpactIn this episode of Impact Unleashed, host Sara Mayer explores the profound impact of storytelling for nonprofit leaders. Drawing inspiration from Paul Smith's book, "The 10 Stories Great Leaders Tell", Sara delves into the ten types of stories that can engage donors, inspire volunteers, and drive organizational success. She categorizes these stories into "where we came from", "where we're going", and "who we are", and provides practical steps for crafting and sharing them. This episode underscores the importance of storytelling as an emotional connection tool and offers actionable strategies to start leveraging it within your nonprofit today.
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2025-01-2110 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 288 Creating Your Personal Development Plan to Achieve Big Goals in 2025In this episode of the Bold Gold Crushers podcast, host Sara Mayer helps kickstart the new year by guiding listeners through the process of creating a personal and professional development plan. Sara shares her own experience of overcoming challenges and achieving goals by intentionally setting time for reflection and planning. The episode covers the importance of having a clear development plan, differentiates between goal setting and development planning, and provides tactical steps and tips for success. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on past achievements, identify areas for growth, streamline operations, and set measurable actions to make consistent progress. Sara...
2025-01-0614 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 287 Bold Goal Crushers Year in Books: Must-Reads for Goal CrushersIn this special New Year episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer takes listeners through her reading journey of the past year, sharing insights and takeaways from a selection of influential books. Although the live sessions for the Bold Goal Crusher book club have ended, Sara continues to discuss and recommend books that shape her strategies in goal-setting, business, and personal growth. Highlighted books include 'Same as Ever' by Morgan Howe, 'The Successful Speaker' by Grant Baldwin, 'The Hidden Potential' by Adam Grant, and more. Sara encourages listeners to include reading in their personal development plans...
2025-01-0211 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 286 Year in Review: Celebrating Successes and MilestonesIn the final episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast for the year, host Sara Mayer reflects on the important milestones and transformations that shaped her business and personal life. Sara discusses the success of her 'Launch Team' project, a record-breaking Black Friday sale, and significant revenue from affiliate sales. She also shares insights on working with more one-on-one consulting clients, and the closure of her book club to focus on larger projects. On a personal note, Sara celebrates the miraculous recovery of her dog, Parker, and the successful launch of a school in Guatemala with her nonprofit, the...
2024-12-3014 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 285 Reflect, Refresh, and Finish Strong: Planning for a Profitable New YearHost Sara Mayer guides entrepreneurs through essential steps for ending the year on a strong note and preparing for a successful new year. She emphasizes the importance of conducting a thorough financial review, reflecting on major wins and lessons learned, and setting big, dreamy goals for Q1. Sara provides practical advice on analyzing revenue streams, spotting trends, celebrating achievements, and learning from setbacks, all while encouraging resilience and adaptability. Tune in to gain insights on leveraging past experiences to fuel future business growth.
00:00 Introduction and Year-End Reflection
00:35 Conducting a Financial Review
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2024-12-1206 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 282 Mastering Year-End Goals and Holiday PlanningCrushing Q4 Goals: Strategies for a Successful and Stress-Free Holiday Season
In this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer discusses how to effectively manage and plan for the last quarter of the year. She offers a three-step approach to reviewing year-end goals, emphasizes the importance of strategic time management during the holiday season, and provides tips for maximizing business impact through holiday promotions. Sara also highlights the significance of planning ahead for the upcoming year. Listeners are encouraged to balance work with personal enjoyment and can access free resources and guides...
2024-10-0308 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 281 Book Review Crush Your Goals: Unleashing Hidden Potential with Adam Grant’s InsightsIn this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer delves into 'Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things' by Adam Grant. The book challenges the notion that talent is fixed and emphasizes the importance of mindset, perseverance, effort, and environment in unlocking one's potential. Key topics include the role of grit and perseverance, the value of mentorship, redefining failure as a learning opportunity, and optimizing environments for growth. Sara shares insights and strategies that entrepreneurs, leaders, parents, and anyone looking to level up can apply to maximize their potential.
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2024-09-3009 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 279 Cultivating Courage The Key to Crushing Your Bold GoalsIn this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer discusses the critical role of courage in achieving bold goals. She explains that courage isn't just about grand acts of bravery but involves taking action despite fear, doubt, and uncertainty. Sara addresses common obstacles like the fear of failure and self-doubt, and emphasizes the importance of risk-taking, building courage through small wins, and surrounding oneself with supportive and inspiring people. The episode includes practical steps to cultivate courage, such as identifying fears, visualizing success, taking action, and embracing failure. Listeners are encouraged to join the Bold Goal...
2024-09-1608 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP276 From Intention to Action: How Accountability Drives SuccessIn this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer dives into the crucial concept of accountability. She explores both self-accountability and holding others accountable, providing practical strategies and tools for each. Sara discusses setting clear objectives, tracking progress, consistency, and finding your 'why' for personal accountability. She then explains how to effectively manage team accountability by setting expectations, encouraging ownership, and providing constructive feedback. Sara also highlights various tools and techniques, including using apps like Asana and finding accountability partners, to enhance productivity. The episode emphasizes that accountability is about making progress, not perfection, and can...
2024-09-0509 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 275 A Bias for ActionThe Power of a Bias for Action
In this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer explores the concept of a bias for action, which is the tendency to make decisions and take quick action without getting paralyzed by overthinking. The discussion covers why a bias for action is crucial for achieving ambitious goals, and offers strategies to cultivate this mindset, including setting clear objectives, limiting options, practicing the two-minute rule, embracing imperfect action, and maintaining accountability. Sara emphasizes that progress is more important than perfection and encourages listeners to take actionable...
2024-09-0208 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 273 Book Club: Disruption and Innovation: Insights from ”Billion Dollar Brand Club” Book ReviewIn this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, Sara Mayer delves into 'Billion Dollar Brand Club' by Lawrence Ingrassia. She summarizes how new direct-to-consumer (DTC) companies like Dollar Shave Club, Warby Parker, and Casper have disrupted traditional industries. Key strategies of these companies include leveraging digital marketing, data-driven decision-making, and a customer-centric approach. Mayer discusses the challenges these disruptors face as they scale and compete. The episode emphasizes the need for innovation, storytelling, and adaptability in business. Listeners are encouraged to join the book club for more insights and to read the next book, 'Hidden Potential' by Adam...
2024-08-2510 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 270 Building Resilience: Bouncing Back from SetbacksBuilding Resilience: Turning Setbacks into Success
In this episode of the Bold Girl Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer discusses the inevitability of setbacks on the path to success and the importance of resilience. She explores strategies to develop resilience, such as shifting perspective, practicing self-compassion, focusing on controllable factors, and cultivating a growth mindset. Sara shares a personal story about overcoming setbacks and offers practical tips for building resilience, emphasizing the role of a support system and well-being in bouncing back stronger from challenges.
00:00 Welcome to the Bold Girl Goal...
2024-08-1507 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 267 Reflecting on Challenges: Lessons Learned from the First Half of the YearIn this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the challenges faced and the lessons learned in the first half of the year. She discusses how reflection helps in personal growth, identifying patterns, and appreciating resilience. Sara provides practical steps on how to set aside time for reflection, review goals, and understand emotional responses to challenges. She also highlights the importance of celebrating progress and setting realistic goals for the second half of the year. Tune in to learn how to use reflection as a powerful tool to propel you...
2024-07-1514 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP264 ➡️Immediate Goal Shift: When And How To PivotIn this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, host Sara Mayer discusses the importance of goal adjustments and the signs that indicate when it's time to pivot. Learn why goal adjustment is sometimes necessary and discover practical tips on how to reframe your perspective, evaluate your progress, and create an action plan. Sara also shares a personal story about how pivoting helped her achieve a long-term goal of building a school in Guatemala. Stay adaptable, resilient, and strategic in your goal-setting journey. Subscribe for more insights and inspiration!
00:00 Introduction to Goal Adjustment
00:35 Why...
2024-07-0409 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP263 ⏰Accountability: Your Essential Goal Support SystemJoin Sara Mayer on her birthday episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast as she delves into the critical role of accountability in achieving your goals. Learn why maintaining a support system can be the difference between setting and achieving your goals and get practical tips on building effective accountability partnerships. Sara also shares personal experiences and offers a special birthday discount on her goal-setting sessions. Tune in for valuable insights and start crushing your goals today!
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2024-07-0110 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 262 Conquer Mid-Year Slumps: Stay Energized NowWelcome to the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast! In this episode, host Sara Mayer delves into strategies to overcome the mid-year slump and keep your motivation high. Learn why slumps happen, the importance of reconnecting with your 'why,' setting fresh intentions, breaking down goals, and changing routines. Sara also shares personal anecdotes and practical advice, emphasizing self-care, support systems, and reflecting on past successes. Stay tuned to crush your goals and finish the year strong!
00:00 Welcome to the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast
00:45 Understanding the Mid-Year Slump
01:53 Strategies to Overcome the Mid-Year...
2024-06-2713 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 261 Cheers to Wins: Big or Small, They Matter!In this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, host Sara Mayer emphasizes the often-overlooked practice of celebrating both small and big wins. She highlights the benefits of recognizing achievements, including boosting motivation, building momentum, and enhancing overall well-being. Sara shares strategies for effective celebration, such as maintaining a success journal, rewarding oneself, and creating visual reminders. The episode also touches upon the importance of acknowledging significant milestones to inspire others and build credibility. Sara encourages listeners to celebrate their achievements to foster a positive mindset and continued progress.
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2024-06-2412 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP260 Mid-Year Goal Review: Assessing Your Progress
In this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer discusses the importance of mid-year reflection to evaluate progress on personal goals. She shares effective techniques for assessing goals, celebrating achievements, analyzing challenges, and gathering feedback. Sara also emphasizes the importance of adjusting goals as needed to ensure continued progress and success throughout the year. Listen in for insights on how to navigate the second half of the year with renewed focus and determination and discover her goal-oriented journal for guided reflection.
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2024-06-2009 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 258 Book Club Series: Don’t Trust your Gut by Seth Stephens-DavidowitzIn this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, host Sara Mayer discusses the book 'Don't Trust Your Gut: Using Data to Get What You Really Want in Life' by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz. Sara highlights key takeaways from the book, including the importance of data over intuition for making significant life decisions in areas like relationships, career choices, and personal habits. She also touches on the myths around success and happiness, and how big data offers a sound approach to decision-making. Join Sara's book club at saramayer.com/joinbookclub to dive deeper into these monthly reads!
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2024-06-1312 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 257 End of the Quarter: Are your goals on track?Join host Sara Mayer on the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast as she guides you through a mid-year reflection to assess your progress on bold goals. Learn the importance of reviewing your original goals, making necessary adjustments, and dedicating time each week to move closer to your dreams. Gain insights on overcoming seasonal busyness, shifting your mindset, and utilizing helpful resources like Sara's weekly reflection worksheet. Tune in to stay motivated and on track for the rest of the year!
00:00 Introduction to Bold Goal Crushing
00:33 Mid-Year Reflection and Assessment
01:32 Revisiting and Adjusting...
2024-06-1004 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 255 Four Communication Techniques to Use as a Life CoachJoin Sara Mayer on the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast as she finalizes the series on achieving success as a coach. In this episode, Sara delves into four critical communication skills necessary for coaches: active listening, the use of 'I' messages, no-lose-win communication, and making empathetic statements. She discusses how these techniques can help coaches build strong, meaningful relationships with their clients and enhance their coaching success. Recapping the series, Sara highlights the rewarding nature of starting a coaching business and offers valuable insights on various aspects, including video marketing for client attraction. Tune in to start crushing your bold...
2024-06-0307 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 254 Book Club Series: No Filter by Sarah FrierIn this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, host Sara Mayer delves into the history of Instagram with a review of 'No Filter' by Sarah Fryer. She discusses the book's focus on Instagram's founding, its acquisition by Facebook, and the platform's journey to achieving 1 billion users. Sara highlights the importance of having a clear purpose and the potential benefits for business owners in building scalable and sellable companies. Listeners are also invited to join the book club for monthly reads and discussions. Upcoming books include 'Don't Trust Your Gut' by Seth Stephen-Davidowitz and 'On Our Best Behavior' by...
2024-05-3007 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 253 Video Marketing Tips for your Coaching BusinessWelcome to the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast! Join host Sara Mayer as she shares valuable insights on attracting clients through video marketing. Discover the importance of identifying your ideal client, creating engaging visual content, personalizing your videos, and effectively using social media. Sara also provides seven essential tips for creating captivating videos, including utilizing engaging visuals, staying concise, making it personal, and leveraging editing tools. Tune in to learn how to connect with your audience and grow your coaching business. Let's start crushing those bold goals!
00:00 Welcome to Bold Goal Crusher Podcast!
00:40 The Final...
2024-05-2706 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 251 Six Mistakes to Avoid as a Coach & 5 Tools to Check outThis episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, hosted by Sara Mayer, is focused on assisting aspiring coaches to navigate the common pitfalls in starting a coaching business and providing essential tools for success. Sara outlines six mistakes to avoid, including failure to define a niche, not investing in training or marketing, fear of rejection, not asking for referrals, and not putting oneself out there. She also recommends several must-have tools for new coaches to manage scheduling, finances, design, and website development, highlighting resources like Calendly, Wave Accounting, Canva, Squarespace, Kajabi, and coaching.com. These insights aim to help...
2024-05-2008 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 249 Seven Characteristics of a Successful Coach & 4 Important TipsThe podcast episode, hosted by Sara Mayer, focuses on helping aspiring online coaching entrepreneurs. It starts with a brief revisit of the benefits of starting an online coaching business. Sara then explores the seven essential characteristics that successful coaches share, including a passion for helping others, excellent communication skills, good organization and time management skills, problem-solving abilities, a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and high emotional intelligence. After detailing these traits, the episode shifts to offer four crucial tips for new coaching entrepreneurs: building a professional network, establishing an online presence, choosing the right tools and resources, and...
2024-05-1308 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 246 The Key to Success as an Entrepreneur with guest Tracy BeaversIn this episode of the 'Bold Goal Crusher' podcast, host Sara Mayer welcomes Tracy Beaver, the CEO and founder of Tracy Beaver's coaching, to share her journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship. Tracy discusses the challenges and setbacks she faced, including the lack of security and unpredictability inherent in leaving a stable corporate job to pursue her passion for business coaching. She offers insight into the strategies that helped her successful transition, emphasizing the importance of visibility, organic marketing, and consistent effort to grow a business. Tracy and Sara also explore the significance of having a supportive community, the...
2024-05-0234 min
Impact Unleashed: The Nonprofit Edition™EP 8 Founding a Giving Circle with guest Jennie ElserThis episode of Impact Unleashed features host Sara Mayer interviewing Jenny Elser, a co-founder of the Joyride Society, a nonprofit giving circle. The discussion details the society's inception in 2015, its mission, and the journey from an idea born out of a desire to make significant financial contributions to causes, despite individual financial constraints. They explore how the society was established, the challenges and milestones experienced, including raising and distributing over $194,000 to various causes with no operational costs. The episode emphasizes the power of collective giving, the process of nominating and supporting organizations, and the impact of their contributions, including...
2024-04-2529 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 244 Book Club Discussion Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima The podcast episode focuses on Jamie Kern Lima's book 'Worthy,' discussing its key themes such as the cultural obsession with achievement, dealing with rejection and failure, redefining self-worth, challenging toxic positivity, and encouraging authentic living. Sara Mayer, the host, highlights the importance of transitioning from seeking external validation to internal fulfillment through the concepts presented in 'Worthy,' alongside practical activities like the Worthy workbook action plan. The podcast also covers the idea of combating negative self-talk, living authentically, and the four keys to fulfillment as taught in Lima's book. Sara encourages listeners to join the book club...
2024-04-2512 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 243 Stop Setting Results as GoalsIn this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer discusses the common mistake of confusing results with goals. Through personal anecdotes and relatable examples, Mayer elucidates how setting goals based on desired outcomes rather than achievable steps can lead to dissatisfaction and a failure to truly engage with one's aspirations. She underscores the importance of defining goals that are within one's control, such as adopting healthy habits instead of fixating on a specific weight or aiming to become an accomplished equestrian rather than simply aspiring to win a world championship. Mayer's insights encourage listeners to redefine...
2024-04-2205 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 241 When to quit on a goalIn this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer explores the critical decision-making process around when to continue striving towards a goal, when to pause, and when to completely quit. Emphasizing the importance of not giving up too soon, Sara discusses various strategies for evaluating goals, including conducting a cost-benefit analysis, listening to gut instincts, seeking external feedback, and the importance of adaptability. She encourages listeners to recognize the significance of personal growth through the goal-setting journey and reassures that it is okay to pause, pivot, or stop pursuing a goal if one's priorities change or...
2024-04-1509 min
Impact Unleashed: The Nonprofit Edition™EP5 Working with the catering team at your next galaIn this episode of Impact Unleashed, host Sara Mayer shares expert advice on organizing successful gala events for nonprofits, focusing on the critical aspects of working with catering teams and menu planning to ensure a smooth evening. Topics include the significance of involving the catering team early in the planning process, the advantages and challenges of banquet team events versus off-site events, and practical tips on menu selection to accommodate dietary restrictions and streamline service. Sara also emphasizes the importance of keeping dinner service simple, utilizing place cards, and managing beverage options and dessert service efficiently to minimize distractions...
2024-04-1028 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 239 ⏰It’s Time To Start Making The Burgers… Your Goal Is Waiting!In this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer discusses the common obstacles people face when trying to achieve their goals, notably the trap of perfectionism and waiting for 'the right time' to start. Using personal anecdotes and a compelling analogy of McDonald's humble beginnings, Sara emphasizes the importance of taking action towards one's goals, regardless of having a perfect plan. She advises listeners to focus on taking small, manageable steps rather than being overwhelmed by the entirety of their ambitions. The discussion highlights the utility of keeping a goal-oriented notebook to track ideas and progress...
2024-04-0811 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 237 ✔️The Journey To Achieving My Bold Goal
In this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer shares her inspiring journey of setting and achieving ambitious goals, particularly her profound experience in South Africa that sparked a desire to improve education in impoverished communities. Sara emphasizes the importance of writing down goals and being flexible with the path to achieving them, instead of setting restrictive timelines. She discusses the creation of a non-profit through a giving circle called Joyride Society, which aims to pool resources for greater impact on various causes. Since its inception, the organization has allocated substantial funds to different...
2024-04-0116 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 235 Is your Mental Load Weighing You Down?In this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer delves into the concept of mental load, emphasizing its impact, particularly on women, both at work and at home. Sara explains that mental load includes not only the tasks themselves but all the planning and remembering that goes with them. She offers practical advice on reducing mental load by creating standard operating procedures for recurring tasks, utilizing project management tools like Asana, and documenting or recording steps for tasks to facilitate easier recall and execution in the future. Sara also discusses the importance of discussing mental load...
2024-03-2507 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 234 Book Club: Discussion of Your Best Year Ever by Michael HyattIn this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer discusses Michael Hyatt's book, 'Your Best Year: A Five-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals.' Sara highlights the book's focus on setting and achieving goals through a research-driven system. The discussion covers identifying and overcoming past setbacks, the importance of designing effective goals, and the role of habits and personal growth in achieving these goals. Moreover, Sara delves into the psychological aspects of goal setting, such as the impact of beliefs and mindsets on success and the key tactics for maintaining motivation and making progress...
2024-03-2331 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 233 Embracing Failure: Learning and Growing from Setbacks in BusinessIn this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer focuses on how to overcome setbacks and embrace failure, both in business and personal goals. She discusses the importance of maintaining excitement and energy towards achieving bold goals, even when facing obstacles. Mayer shares an example of a client who aimed to serve on a national board, highlighting the long-term planning and incremental steps required to reach such ambitious objectives. The episode emphasizes the concept of 'Quitter's Valley,' where many people tend to give up when faced with challenges. Mayer offers advice on how to navigate...
2024-03-1811 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 231 Effective Time Management for Busy Business OwnersIn this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer focuses on effective time management strategies for busy startup founders and those pursuing side hustles. Sara emphasizes the importance of understanding one's motivations for starting a business, highlighting that it's acceptable to aim for profitability. She discusses the transition from the structured environment of traditional employment to the autonomy of entrepreneurship, stressing the need to create one's structure to succeed. Sara offers practical advice on batching tasks to improve efficiency, such as dedicating blocks of time to specific activities like social media planning or email writing. She...
2024-03-1114 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 230 Taking the Leap Into Building a Business with Guest Sabine MatharuIn this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, host Sara Mayer is joined by Sabine, a coach with over 10 years of experience helping female coaches, course creators, consultants, and therapists grow their businesses. Sabine shares her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of not going it alone, investing in coaching, and starting before you feel ready. She discusses the misconceptions about quick success in business, the reality of building a new business, and the crucial aspects of mindset, structure, and strategy for success. Sabine also addresses prioritizing lifestyle goals alongside business ambitions and offers resources for...
2024-03-0729 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 229 From Idea to Execution: Starting a BusinessThis episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, hosted by Sara Mayer, focuses on guiding listeners through the foundational steps of starting a business or side hustle. Sara emphasizes the importance of understanding one's motivations ('your why') before diving into the more exciting aspects of business creation like social media and branding. She outlines the critical steps of defining your business idea, setting clear goals, identifying your target audience, and setting up your business structure for long-term success. Sara also discusses the significance of marketing and branding, the necessity of technology in managing business operations, and the process of...
2024-03-0409 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 227 Goal Setting for BusinessIn this podcast episode, host Sara Mayer discusses the importance of setting goals for your business rather than just personal goals, and the key considerations involved. She explains that you should always be ambitious yet realistic when setting revenue and sales targets. Mayer unpacks the process of setting sales targets, specifying that to reach a certain revenue figure, entrepreneurs must understand how many clients they need, how many potential prospects they must speak to, and how many outreach attempts are required. She also touches on the significance of operational efficiency and productivity targets. The episode places emphasis on the...
2024-02-2612 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 226 Book Club: Be Seen by Jen GottliebBold Goal Crusher Podcast: Review of 'Be Seen' by Jen Gottlieb
In this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, host Sara Mayer discusses the book 'Be Seen' by Jen Gottlieb. The book focuses on overcoming fears and barriers that prevent individuals from pursuing their goals. The discussion covers the book's different sections that touch on various aspects like developing confidence, harnessing the law of action, establishing connections, and increasing visibility. Sara also highlights some of the exercises in the book that can help readers achieve their goals. Towards the end, she introduces the next...
2024-02-2222 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 225 Are you building a business you love or dread?The Bold Goal Crusher Podcast: Reflecting on your business and setting goals
The podcast, hosted by Sara Mayer, guides potential and current business owners on a journey to achieve their business goals without having to work double time. This episode encourages listeners to critically examine their businesses and determine if they are fulfilling the initial idea behind the decision to start a business. If a business owner finds out they have strayed away from their original intent for the business, they need not despair but critically examine the business and start taking baby steps each...
2024-02-1913 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 224 The Transformative Power of Reiki for Growth & Well Being with Guest Lisa BrandisBecoming a Bold Goal Crusher through Self-Realization and Reiki
On this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer talks with Lisa Brandis, a world-renowned energy healer and the first intuitive Reiki master from Australia. They discuss February as a potent time for introspection, change, and renewal. Lisa shares her journey from a struggling employee in a children’s foundation to becoming an authority in Reiki training. She credits Reiki for her stress relief, self-improvement, and healing coming from a severe emotional burnout. Lisa also discusses her husband’s victorious battle with leukemia thro...
2024-02-1635 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 223 Digital Detox: Breaking Free from Digital DistractionsIn this episode of the 'Bold Goal Crusher Podcast', host Sara Mayer discusses the impact of digital distractions on our goals and well-being. It touches on the challenges and psychological effects of being constantly connected and attached to various devices such as phones and tablets. Mayer further talks about managing the digital overload from social media, email notifications, and apps to enhance productivity and goal achievement. She offers tips on creating tech-free zones, reward systems, and regular digital detoxes while explaining how to manage email effectively. The episode concludes with Mayer urging listeners to reflect upon their relationship with...
2024-02-1210 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 221 Stop Setting Results as GoalsIn this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, Sara Mayer encourages listeners to stop setting results and start setting achievable goals. Using her experiences in equestrian sport as an example, Sara highlights that rather than setting results (which are often influenced by factors out of our control), we should focus on goals related to our abilities and what we can control. She demonstrates that goals should be tied to dreamy aspirations, and with dedication, they can be achieved. This podcast encourages the listeners to stop chasing after results and instead, start working towards actionable goals with a clear...
2024-02-0507 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 219 Are you a prisoner to your to do list?In this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, host Sara Mayer discusses the potential pitfalls of over-reliance on to-do lists, labeling it as 'To-Do List Prison'. She shares her perspective on viewing to-do lists as supporting tools rather than goals themselves. The conversation leads to a discussion on goal-setting and productivity, emphasizing the importance of aligning daily tasks with broader visionary objectives rather than getting trapped in the cycle of perpetual busyness. Sara also shares strategies on breaking free from this pattern, such as selecting three tasks each week that directly contribute to broader goals and scheduling these...
2024-01-2907 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 218 Are you making goal progress or are you stuck?The podcast episode discusses the process of successful goal setting and achievement. The host, Sara Mayer, provides tips on keeping goals in focus using effective reflection and tracking time. She suggests breaking down bigger goals into smaller tasks that can be tackled every month, week, and day, using the example of writing a book. She also advocates for a short reflection period at the end of each day to assess progress, identify blockages, and plan the next steps. Mayer emphasizes the importance of discipline and commitment to goal achievement and encourages listeners to be patient with themselves during the...
2024-01-2508 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 217 Book Club: The Greatness Mindset by Lewis HowesIn this Bold Goal Crusher podcast hosted by Sara Mayer, the main focus is Lewis House's book, 'The Greatness Mindset'. Mayer extensively discusses the book, explaining how it's designed to unlock the power of mind and help the readers live their best lives. The book, though extensive and requiring work, is not just a read but a journey that poses deep, reflective questions to the reader. These questions are meant to aid individuals in soul-searching, goal-setting and eventually reaching the point of achieving greatness. Tackling fears, healing past hurts, finding your true identity, setting goals, seeking help, and eventually...
2024-01-2328 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 216 Let me re-introduce myself with guest host Rosemary LewisIn this special episode of The Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, the host, Sara Mayer, takes a backseat to be interviewed by her friend and guest, Rosemary Lewis. Sara shares her journey, from being tasked with the professional development training of top performers at her former company to becoming a sought-after business consultant who helps entrepreneurs and non-profit leaders achieve their bold goals. She emphasizes the importance of setting and focusing on achievable goals, dedicates time and resources to such goals, and recognizes life's balance between work and relaxation. Being a night owl, a lover of Lou Malnati's pizzas, and...
2024-01-1835 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 215 Did you Quit?In this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer discusses 'Quitter's Day', a common time when people tend to fall short on their New Year's resolutions. She encourages listeners not to see failing to uphold their resolutions as being a 'quitter', but instead suggests focusing on realistic expectations, motivation, discipline, mindset and resources. She reveals that only 8% of people stay on track with their resolutions. To improve this, she recommends setting goals, creating action plans, adopting a theme for the year, and developing good habits. She also emphasizes the importance of making these resolutions or habits...
2024-01-1511 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 214. Crushing a Bold Goal with the World Champion of Public Speaking 2023 Jocelyn B. TysonIn this podcast episode, host Sara Mayer interviews Jocelyn B. Tyson, the World Champion of Public Speaking in 2023. They discuss Jocelyn's journey in public speaking, her experiences competing in Toastmasters, and her advice for others who aim to improve their public speaking skills. The conversation also touches on dealing with fear, setting attainable goals, and the importance of mentorship in personal growth.
Introduction
Interview with Jocelyn B. Tyson
The Journey to Championships
The Cycle of Creating Speeches
Overcoming Public Speaking Fears
The Role of a...
2024-01-1131 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 212. The Three P’s that Impede Progress with guest Dawn CalvinistiIn this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, Sara Mayer hosts an insightful discussion with Dawn Calvinisti. Sara starts the discussion by introducing Dawn, who has built a successful business and has experience in coaching ambitious women. The discussion primarily revolves around the three Ps (People Pleaser, Perfectionist, and Procrastinator) that can impede progress. Dawn shares her valuable insights on overcoming these obstacles and achieving success. She emphasizes the importance of setting realistic goals and taking baby steps toward them. If these three Ps resonate with you, this episode filled with practical advice and key takeaways is a...
2024-01-0435 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 211. Happy New YearHost Sara Mayer discusses the importance of setting, planning, and executing bold goals for the year 2024. She emphasizes the inevitability of encountering obstacles while striving towards these goals, emphasizing that the recovery period and the way these challenges are navigated is critical. Sara also provides actionable advice on why and how to break down yearly goals into quarterly segments and the importance of acknowledging and celebrating one's progress. She speaks about 'Quitter's Valley', a metaphorical area encountered when initial excitement about a goal fades. Sara introduces the New Year party, a supportive community for individuals wanting to achieve their...
2024-01-0119 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 210. Loosing on the World Stage with guest Silvia DavisIn the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, host Sara Mayer interviews Silvia Davis, a transformational speaker, award-winning author, and 2023 finalist in the Toastmasters International Speech Contest. Davis shares her journey leading up to the world championships, the various stages of the competition, and her reflections on the process of creating speeches. Davis also discusses her experiences with winning and losing, emphasizing the lessons she learned from the latter. She touches on the importance of resilience and coping with disappointment, underscoring the positives that can emerge from a loss. Throughout the conversation, Davis details her speaking strategy, and insights from speaking...
2023-12-2837 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 209. New Year PlanningCrushing Bold Goals: Planning for the New Year
In this podcast of 'Bold Goal Crusher', host Sara Mayer discusses the importance of reflecting on the previous year, finishing strong, and setting bold goals for the upcoming year. She outlines a comprehensive approach to plan for the new year, including reflecting on unfinished tasks, identifying reasons for non-completion, and creating a master list of future goals. She emphasizes goal-setting in a positive, inspiring language rather than adopting uninspiring formats. Sara suggests breaking the year into quarters to manage big goals and reminds listeners to delegate or...
2023-12-2716 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 208. Are you Messing up Your Daughter with guest Girls MentorshipIn this episode, Sara Mayer welcomes the return of Jill and Mary from Girls Mentorship. They delve into the topic of the importance of nurturing young girls and equipping them with essential skills for their personal growth. They cover topics on self-confidence, empathy, and communication skills, highlighting the need to start building these at a young age. Additionally, they discuss their upcoming online program to aid parents and their daughters.
Introduction
Guest Introduction
Girls Mentorship's Mission
The importance of communication and empathy
Online program for parents and...
2023-12-2143 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 206. The P.E.R.L.O.V.E Formula with guest Holly McNeill
Introduction
Host: Sara Mayer
Topic: Introducing the Pearl Love Formula for transformation and achieving bold goals.
Guest Introduction
Guest: Holly, a seasoned coach, teacher, and lecturer.
Holly's journey from a successful architect to the creator of the Pearl Love Formula.
The Pearl Love Formula: Pledge, Evaluate, Recognize (PER)
Pledge: Cultivating the habit of mindfulness and awareness, focusing on thoughts, emotions, and feelings.
Evaluate: Delving into identifying patterns and deep-rooted behaviors in the subconscious.
Recognize: Acknowledging and recognizing patterns as they arise in daily life.
The Spiritual Component: Love
Locate: Discovering a space of authenticity and silence, a spiritual meditation practice.
...
2023-12-1430 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 205. Reflections Before ResolutionsIn this episode, Sara Mayer discusses the importance of reflecting on personal and professional experiences before setting goals and resolutions for the new year.
Grab the yearly reflection HERE.
Connect with Sara Mayer:
Instagram @saramayerconsulting
Facebook @saracmayerconsulting
LinkedIn @saramayerconsulting
2023-12-1113 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 203. Are you using email correctly?Summary:
In this episode, host Sarah Mayer discusses the topic of using email correctly. She explores common misconceptions about email and offers alternatives to improve productivity. Sarah shares her experience with tools like Slack and Asana, which can help streamline communication and task management. Tune in to learn how to make the most out of your email and crush your goals.
Show Notes:
Welcome to the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, a show dedicated to helping you crush bold goals without working double time.
Sara Mayer introduces herself as the host and expresses...
2023-12-0511 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 201 Book Club: Permission to Offend by Rachel LunaBold Goal Crushing Podcast: Unlocking Your Authenticity with 'Permission to Offend' by Rachel Luna
The host of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, Sara Mayer, discusses Rachel Luna's book 'Permission to Offend'. The episode focuses on how the principles of the book align with the bold goal crusher mindset - breaking barriers and breaking free from societal norms and expectations. It further breaks down the book's model framework for freedom, which encourages fact-finding and truth-telling, and explores how to activate one's truth. The episode ends with Luna's suggestion for setting a simple goal to achieve in...
2023-11-2716 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 199 How is your relationship with food with guest Melissa RohlfsNavigating the Relationship with Food and Crushing Goals with Melissa, Holistic Health Coach
Introduction:
Sara Mayer introduces the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, emphasizing the importance of achieving goals without overexertion.
Introduces Melissa, a holistic health and life coach specializing in helping teen girls and women overcome struggles with food.
Melissa's Journey:
Melissa shares her personal story of struggling with stress and using food as a coping mechanism since childhood.
Discusses the challenges she faced as a mother, including dealing with a newborn, a toddler with health issues, and her own PTSD diagnosis.
Talks about her transformative experience with...
2023-11-2325 min
Impact Unleashed: The Nonprofit Edition™Ep 4 Events Make an ImpactMastering Nonprofit Event Fundraising: Goals, Budgeting, and Alignment with Mission
In this episode of Impact Unleashed, host Sara Mayer discusses the critical aspects of planning and executing successful fundraising events for nonprofits. She underlines the importance of goal-setting and distinguishing the nature of the event whether it's focused on awareness, fundraising, or specific components of the mission. Mayer emphasizes the necessity of setting realistic budgets, ensuring net revenue, diversifying income resources at events, and strongly advocating for events to be aligned with the organization's mission. She also touches on the importance of utilizing every minute o...
2023-11-2114 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 198. Are You a Good Student?Becoming A Good Student: Characteristics, Challenges, and Strategies
In this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer discusses the importance of being a good student in personal development and career achievement. She elaborates on factors that define a good student, including active listening, discipline, time management and implementation. She also emphasizes the need for a combination of learning and doing, rather than just consuming information. Mayer shares strategies to enhance learning, such as maintaining separate notebooks for different topics and implementing effective note taking methods. Furthermore, she discusses potential setbacks and the...
2023-11-2009 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 197. Save Time in Your Business by Creating Systems & Automations with guest Natalie GuzmanSara Mayer and her guest Natalie Guzman covered a range of insightful topics in this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast. Natalie's journey from facing a challenging work environment to building a successful business was truly inspiring. Here's a summary of the key points discussed:
Natalie's Story: Natalie's resilience and determination were highlighted, with a focus on her decision to start her own virtual assistant business after facing challenges at her previous job, which demanded she return to work only two days after giving birth.
Nadora: Natalie's current venture, Nadora, a software company, was introduced, emphasizing its...
2023-11-1633 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 196. What is your mental load?In this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, host Sara Mayer discusses the concept of 'mental load', referring to the cognitive burden associated with managing, coordinating, and organizing tasks in various aspects of life. She explains how this often invisible and overlooked load can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and burnout. The episode delves into how mental load affects both home and work environments, but often disproportionately impacts women. Sara suggests strategies such as open communication, detailing responsibilities, utilizing organizational systems and routines, and self-care as effective ways to manage and distribute the mental load more equally. A...
2023-11-1314 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 195. Building Confidence with guest Christine ErricoIntroduction
Welcome to the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, where we empower you to crush your bold goals without working double time.
Host: Sara Mayer
Guest Introduction
Guest: Christine Errico
Background: Born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate, Christine has overcome more than 20 surgeries and severe bullying. She is now a TEDx speaker, a certified confidence and transformation coach, holds a PhD in business, and advocates for the cleft lip and palate community through her work with Smile Train.
Interview Begins
Christine's childhood experiences with bullying, name-calling, and exclusion due to her facial difference.
The emot...
2023-11-0928 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 194. Your Holiday Experience By DesignIn this episode, host Sara Mayer delves into the concept of designing your holiday season rather than letting it overwhelm you. She shares insights on how to identify and prioritize activities, eliminate unnecessary stressors, and plan ahead, allowing for a more enjoyable and meaningful holiday experience. Drawing from her own experiences and those of her clients, Sara encourages listeners to focus on creating lasting memories and cherishing quality time with loved ones.
Key Takeaways:
The Holiday Season: Sara emphasizes the emotional complexities associated with the holiday season, such as the blend of excitement, loneliness, and stress. Sh...
2023-11-0609 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 193. Fall in love with the process with guest Michelle MicalizziIntroduction:
Welcome to the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast with your host, Sara Mayer.
Sara introduces her guest, Michelle Micalizzi, a seasoned health coach, personal trainer, and registered yoga teacher with over four decades of experience in the industry.
Michelle's Background:
Michelle's certifications from Villanova University and the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Michelle's affiliation with Yoga Alliance and her master's degree in administration specializing in organizational behavior from St. Michael's College.
Michelle's experience in owning and operating multiple businesses, including working with prominent companies like Revlon through her marketing company.
Sara and Michelle's Connection:
Sara and...
2023-11-0221 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 192. Planning for your Holiday SalesIntroduction:
Welcome to the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, where we help you achieve your goals without doubling your workload.
Host: Sara Mayer
Topic Overview:
Discussing the significance of the holiday season and its impact on businesses and individuals.
Emphasizing the need for planning ahead for successful holiday sales and promotions.
Key Holidays to Note:
Black Friday: The history and significance of this retail-oriented day.
Small Business Saturday: Encouraging support for local businesses and communities.
Cyber Monday: How online shopping trends have influenced this holiday.
Giving Tuesday: Highlighting the importance of supporting non-profits during the holiday se...
2023-10-3006 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 188. Have you considered 2 Side Hustles?Episode Highlights
Sara addresses listener feedback from the previous solo episode regarding funding dreams and starting a business.
Many people hesitate to leave their 9-to-5 jobs due to concerns about security, income, and benefits.
Sara reassures listeners that health insurance and retirement savings are manageable when profitable.
Focus shifts to the security provided by a steady paycheck, which fulfills basic needs.
Exploring Side Hustles
Sara suggests considering two side hustles to gradually transition from a full-time job to pursuing a dream.
Strategies for reducing full-time job hours while increasing side hustle focus:
Becoming more efficient at work by...
2023-10-1617 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 185. The lessons are in the failures with guest Prof Shauli MukherjeeIntroduction:
Sara introduces the episode and the guest, Prof.(Dr) Shauli Mukherjee, as a passionate global thought leader with extensive experience in education.
Highlights the guest's numerous accolades and achievements in the education industry, including being listed among the top women leaders and achievers in India.
Episode Highlights:
The host and guest discuss their backgrounds in education, sharing their experiences in the field, and how they both believe in the power of education to shape young minds.
The guest emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space for children to ask questions and be curious, fostering a gro...
2023-10-0536 min
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Episode Content:
Sara introduces the topic of comparison in personal and professional life.
Discusses how comparing ourselves to others can hinder personal growth and creativity.
The impact of social media on increasing comparison in today's society.
The concept of noticing things more due to the law of attraction.
Sara emphasizes the importance of staying focused on one's own journey.
Shares her personal experience of comparing herself to a successf...
2023-10-0216 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 183. Your Goals Require Action with Guest Pirie Jones GrossmanIntroduction:
Welcome to the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, where we help you stop letting life get in the way and start crushing your bold goals. I'm your host, Sara Mayer, and I'm excited to take this journey with you. It's time to achieve your dreams without working double time, so let's dive in.
Episode Highlights:
Introduction of the Guest:
Sara introduces her guest, Pirie Jones Grossman, a certified life coach, TEDx keynote speaker, influencer, Amazon best-selling author, and co-founder of the "Own Your Throne" podcast.
Pirie's background includes being a member...
2023-09-2834 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 182. Back to Being a BeginnerIntroduction:
Welcome to the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, where Sara Mayer helps you overcome life's obstacles and achieve bold goals.
Sara introduces herself as the host and expresses excitement about the journey ahead.
Starting Over from Scratch:
Discussion about the challenges of starting over, especially after being a high achiever.
Transitioning from an expert to a beginner can be difficult.
Highlighting the importance of taking action and implementing what you've learned.
Emphasizing the need to overcome emotional baggage and embrace a learning and growth mindset.
Creating a Vision for a Fresh Start:
2023-09-2511 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 181. Book Series: Review of She Builds by Jadah SellnerIntroduction:
Welcome to the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, where we help you stop life from getting in the way of your dreams and start crushing bold goals.
Hosted by Sara Mayer, ready to embark on this journey with you.
Discussion on "She Builds" by Jada Sellner:
Introduction to the book "She Builds" by Jada Sellner.
Announcement of the monthly live Zoom book club meetings at saramayer.com/joinbookclub.
The book is the "Anti Hustle Guide to Growing Your Business and Nourishing Your Life."
Emphasis on the importance of rejecting hustle culture.
The book is particula...
2023-09-2123 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 180. It's Time for Personal Yearly ReviewsEpisode Highlights:
Recap of Previous Episode
Previous episode: Creating Yearly, Monthly, Quarterly, Weekly, and Daily Rhythms.
Importance of a yearly review in personal goal setting.
Encouragement to review the last episode for context.
Why Conduct a Yearly Review
The importance of reflecting on your achievements and progress.
Benefits of self-improvement, informed decision-making, and progress tracking.
Celebrating big wins and making positive changes.
Setting Your Goals
Encouragement to define your goals and dreams.
Emphasizing that goals don't need to conform to a specific format.
Making goals bigger and more ambitious when possible.
Measurement and Tracking
Emphasizing the need for quantifiable...
2023-09-1819 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 178. Design your own Life RhythmIntroduction:
Sara Mayer welcomes the Bold Goal Crushers.
Discusses the importance of focusing on monthly rhythms.
Acknowledges how neglecting monthly rhythms can affect long-term goals.
Highlights the impact of intentional weekly and monthly rhythms on productivity.
Monthly Rhythms:
Emphasizes the significance of creating monthly rhythms alongside daily habits.
Compares corporate rhythms to personal rhythms.
Stresses the value of intentional rhythms for achieving work-life balance.
Encourages listeners to assess their daily, weekly, and monthly rhythms.
Yearly Rhythms:
Advises entrepreneurs and individuals to consider yearly rhythms.
Suggests creating rhythms for holidays, vacations, and goal setting.
Encourages a strategic a...
2023-09-1117 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 126. Stop inviting others into your bedroomSTOP INVITING OTHERS INTO YOUR BEDROOM! In this episode, I explain what I mean by that, and why it's so important to start cutting out things, people, and situations that suck the life out of you and deter you from achieving your goals.
In this episode I talk about:
[4:00] Regular assessment of your goals is necessary
[4:50] Specific is good, but rigid is not
[5:00] What is Parkinson’s Law?
[8:00] Break down your goal into steps, then cut the timeline in half
[13:40] Cut down the...
2023-03-1318 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 125. Stepping into the Impossible with Coach FarahFarah is an internationally recognized Facilitator, Coach, Speaker, and Founder of Interact Consulting. She partners with ambitious women Entrepreneurs and Leaders who find themselves frustrated and unfulfilled, despite outward signs of success. When they work with her, they re-imagine their business, crafting a lucrative purpose-driven enterprise that delivers more confidence, more connection, more revenue, and more meaning.
In her 25 years of experience, she has designed and facilitated leadership programs for global organizations including Johnson & Johnson, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Decathlon, Pfizer, Hitachi Energy, British Deputy High Commission, Swiss Re, Ali Baba, Coca-Cola, to name a few.
...
2023-03-0930 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 124. Goal Objectives are the key to achieving your GoalsNow that you've made your goal plan, it's time list out your goal objectives and set yourself up for success. In this episode, I walk you through the next important steps to achieving your bold goal.
In this episode I talk about:
[1:40] Let’s talk about Quitters Valley
[2:45] Your goal plan is a road map… it doesn’t need to be perfect
[4:15] Brain dump every idea you have and step you think you need to take. Write them down!
[6:20] Put your brain dump list in th...
2023-03-0614 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 123. Doing Less to Experience More with Guest Carmen OhlingCarmen Ohling is a holistic life coach, speaker, podcast host, and former corporate executive. Carmen takes complex ideas, thoughts and strategies and breaks them down into simple, actionable steps that can be easily implemented and sustained. Carmen’s purpose is to give and receive love, and to crack people open to do the same in their lives, creating the most beautiful magic ripple effect in the world. Join her in showing the world how good life can truly be!
In this episode we talk about:
[2:05] The power of the word B...
2023-03-0234 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 122. Book Club Series Gap and the Gain with guest Swapna PatelSwapna Patel is a Minneapolis area personal style expert who curates on-brand wardrobes for high-achieving women. A former New York City fashion designer, Swapna teaches success-driven entrepreneurs how to use their wardrobe as a tool to boost their online visibility, increase their impact and elevate their personal brand. She has helped physicians, coaches, fitness experts, photographers, realtors, and other high achievers level up their style to look like true industry experts.
When she’s not remixing the perfect outfit for her clients, she plays short-order cook to her resident picky eaters- remixing pantry and fridge ingredients for cre...
2023-02-2747 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 121. Manifesting Castles with guest Mandy NicholsonMandy Nicholson is a Creative Genius Consultant, Artist, Author and Creative Retreat owner who helps creative women to launch, grow and scale their business to make more money. In this episode, we talk about how Mandy manifested her Castle (yes, you read that right!) and used vision boards to bring her dreams to life.
In this episode we talk about::
[1:20] How Mandy became a creative retreat facilitator?
[6:00] Tapping into your creativity can change everything about your life!
[7:30] The wake-up call that led Mandy to making visi...
2023-02-2331 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 120. Creating your Goal PlanIt's time to talk about creating the PLAN behind your big, bold goal. Everyone has goals, but not everyone takes the time to plan out the steps it's going to take to get there. So let's do it together!
In this episode I talk about:
[3:00] What gap do you need to address to achieve your dreams?
[3:30] Most people don’t take the time to create a PLAN to achieve their goals
[5:20] Your goal is your big vision- it doesn’t need to be “smart” but the steps i...
2023-02-2011 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 119. Crafting a Powerful VisionWhat's the difference between a goal and a vision? It's important to know the difference... but as always, I break it down for you in this episode!
In this episode I talk about:
[0:55] What makes a vision different than a goal?
[2:10] Visions should be broader than goals
[6:00] Your vision MUST be clear if you want to achieve your goals
[7:40] Write down your vision to get more clear
[8:12] Questions to ask yourself when journaling
Loo...
2023-02-1311 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 118. How to Avoid the Quiet Quit with guest Sara CurtoSara Curto is a career coach who helps unhappy workers go from dreading their days, to waking up excited every day in a new job or a career where they have more meaning, balance and money. This topic is so important to me because I've seen so many people stay in careers that don't fulfill them instead of going after the big goals they truly want to achieve.
In this episode we talk about:
[2:20] Acceptance is always the first step
[3:45] Think of your ideas as goals
[7:45] Evaluate what...
2023-02-0940 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 108. Building your business basics with guest Sara MariaSara Maria is a business foundation consultant and founder of Business Babe Basics. She helps people with big goals of starting a business figure out what they need and where to start. This is the episode for you if you have a goal of starting a business someday (or maybe even this year!).
In this episode we talk about:
[4:15] Finding courage to go after bold goals
[7:00] How Sara Maria transitioned into her business
[10:35] The satisfaction that comes with helping others reach their goals
2023-01-0526 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 94. Book Club Series: "How are you, really?" with guest Sara Westfall Sara Westfall is a wife, mom to Marley, Peloton enthusiast and workplace project manager. She loves red wine, Real Housewives Franchise and her dream is to be a contestant on Survivor. Today we will be discussing the book, How are you, really? by Jenna Kutcher.
In this episode we talk about:
[2:20] Sara’s takeaways from the book How are you, really?
[5:45] Advice on pausing to ask yourself the tough questions
[13:40] Supporting your children in their own dreams
[16:50] What it means to be in a...
2022-11-1747 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 62. Book Series: The Coaching Habit Discussion with guest Julie MendenJulie Menden is a Leadership & Performance Coach, Speaking Mentor, and Speaker. She helps empower people to show up confidently, speak with impact, and drive forward to their potential. In this episode, Julie and I discuss the book, The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier.
In this episode we talk about:
[1:55] Note from the author
[3:58] Julie’s most memorable lessons from the book
[6:25] The 7 Essential Questions
[8:00] The power of the kickstart question
[11:15] Asking “what else?”
[14:22] Stick with questions starting with “what”
...
2022-07-2831 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 57. Are you on the brink of burnout?Burnout is a REAL thing that most of us have experienced, and if you have, you know it's not a fun thing to go through. So what can we do to prevent burnout, and quickly recover if we feel it creeping on? In this episode, I discuss the symptoms of burnout, what happens if you leave it untreated, and how to bounce back.
In this episode I talk about:
[1:15] How are you celebrating your success?
[2:00] Stress and burnout are two separate things
[3:45] Burnout evolves over tim...
2022-07-1114 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 11. Resolutions & Goals Change, it's okHave you set a goal that you were excited about, but now something just doesn't feel right? Or maybe you have lost sight of your "why" or need some inspiration to help you get back on track. Your resolutions and goals shouldn't be approached with an "All or Nothing!" mindset. They are allowed to change. It's okay. Sometimes a change might be exactly what you need!
In this episode I talk about:
[1:18] Why the “All or Nothing” approach doesn’t work
[1:50] The importance of flexibility
[3:15] Regularly review your goals and reso...
2022-01-3112 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 9. Who is cheering you on?Are you an independent person or think of yourself as a lone wolf in the world? This episode is for you! We dive into the power of cheerleaders, coaches, and cohorts, and explore how each of these support systems can help us achieve our goals.
In this episode I talk about:
[1:05] Leaning on others while working toward your goals
[2:40] Why you need cheerleaders- especially when things get hard
[3:50] How seeking a coach might help you reach your objective and overcome obstacles
[6:26] A cohort might give you the s...
2022-01-2411 min
Bold Goal Crusher PodcastEp 7. Get motivated and achieve your goalYou set your goals, you've figured out how to track them, but now you're wondering how to stay motivated! In this episode, I explain why it's so important to get clear on your "why" and create a valuable support system to cheer you on.
In this episode I talk about:
[1:15] Keeping your “why” front and center will allow you to stay motivated when you want to give up
[2:48] How do you find your “why?”
[5:01] Take a moment to think about and write down your “why”
[5::27] Why it’s so important to cre...
2022-01-1710 min