It’s time to embrace some powerful terms that absolutely pertain to you as a Yoga business owner. You are the Founder of a powerful business. You are a committed and influential creator. And this week we are talking about really stepping fully into those roles.
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Reference:
‘Founder Mode’ https://paulgraham.com/foundermode.html accessed 9 September, 2024
The wonderful Kori Hahn is joining me again today to talk about her new (wonderful) book, ‘A Temple of Her Own’. We talk mythology, growth, applied Yoga, vulnerability, why I think Esther Hicks is junk and how Kori may (or may not) write an instruction manual about cervical strength. You’ll have to listen to the show to find out!
Follow Kori and her work, and where to get her book, here: https://www.korihahn.com/
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Last week I tried REALLY hard to sign up for a Yoga workshop. I had to try hard because the Yoga studio’s website made it so difficult to find out who was teaching it, how much it cost and how to actually buy it. Are you making it too hard or obscure for your potential students? Check out these three common mistakes and see!
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What do Ronan Keating, landfills and being thrown out of an essential oil MLM have in common? Me! Oh, and they were all part of one of my (many) side hustles! Listen in to this week’s episode where I’m RAVING about how much I love side hustling, and why I think you should, too.
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References:
Best Side Hustle Ideas For 2024 https://www.forbes.com/advisor/au/personal-finance/best-side-hustles/ accessed 19 August 2024
One of Hanuman’s super powers is Anima, the power of becoming as small as an atom. Too much talk in business is about getting bigger, but sometimes its the power of becoming teeny-tiny that can make the most potent difference.
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Reference:
Vilas, Shubha, (2020) Hanuman Chalisa, Prakash Books, New Delhi
Are you taking too long to create a partnership arrangement? Perhaps we could learn an (ethical) thing or two from pick up artists! In this week’s episode I’m sharing some tips and tricks to get you from idea to money-making project faster. Enjoy!
Check out the Business Breakthrough Retreat happening this November here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/november
Reference: Babauta, Leo (2009) The Power of Less: The 6 Essential Productivity Principles That Will Change Your Life, Hay House, London
‘This is How to Properly Plan a Date’ https://www.alittlenudge.com/2018/10/this-is-how-to-properly-plan-a-date/ accessed 5 August 2024
This week we’re revisiting magical thinking and how it can leave you feeling crappy (because ‘thoughts do not become things’…) Specifically, I’ve got three ways that delusional thinking might be preventing you from getting the results you want in your Yoga business. Also, an escaping side-boob anecdote. You’re welcome!
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References:
If Books Could Kill, ‘The Secret’: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret/id1651876897?i=1000593946585
My blog, ‘Magical Thinking is not the same as envisioning your future (and taking action)’: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/blog/2022/1/27/magical-thinking-is-not-the-same-as-envisioning-your-future-and-taking-action
Do you have a cache of class recordings that are just sitting there, not helping you grow your business? Well, GOOD NEWS! I’ve got three tips to help you turn them into new money. In this teaser, you’ll get Tip #1. For the other two, you’ll need to become an awesome Patreon supporter!
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In sorting through my finances as part of the end of the Australian financial year I’ve realised I’m slightly short of a (self) impressing target. Why? This Goddess might have the answer!
Also this episode, a reminder that my Business Breakthrough Retreat I’m co-hosting with Laura Petrie has just one DAY left to access the 5-part payment plan! All the info is here: www.amymcdonald.com.au/november
References:
‘Finding the Joy in Self-Discipline’, Swami Satchidananda, https://integralyogamagazine.org/finding-the-joy-in-self-discipline/ accessed 9 July, 2024
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Here we go for Season 14! Can you believe it? To kick us off, I’m re-evaluating imposter syndrome. I’ve had a couple of clients speak with me about this topic recently, and I’ve got three considerations for addressing it, as well as a little bit of mythology for you, too!
Also this episode, a reminder that my Business Breakthrough Retreat I’m co-hosting with Laura Petrie has just one week left to access the 5-part payment plan! All the info is here: www.amymcdonald.com.au/november
References:
'Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome’, Harvard Business Review, https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome accessed 3 July, 2024
‘Debate Prep, Apple and Meta’s Potential AI Partnership, and Guest Brene Brown’, Pivot Podcast, 25 June, 2024
Cope, Stephen (2012) The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling, Bantam Books, New York
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I’m taking the liberty of using this month’s bonus episode to rant about my thoughts on the book club pick, ‘Wild Yoga’. I’ve got three things I found thought-provoking and three things I really enjoyed. Overall, I liked it and recommend it for anyone who likes books about the transformative power of nature.
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This bonus episode is your invitation to join our Retreat in November. As well as learning more about Laura and I, you’ll also hear a bit of behind the scenes about how this project came to be, as well as our scuffle about the super early bird price (you’ll be shocked!).
Check out the Business Breakthrough Retreat happening this November here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/november
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Over 5 days Laura Petrie and I are teaming up to bring you a week of inspiration, guidance, tips and insights to bring your dream business or your side hustle into fulfilling fullness. As coaches, counselors and passionate small business owners we’re going to support you to get clear on your vision and the next steps to launch your dream business! In this final episode we’re sharing some of the things we wish we knew when we first started out. Hint: don’t make the same ‘mistakes’ we did!
Check out the Business Breakthrough Retreat happening this November here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/november
Follow Laura on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/laurapetriecounsellor/
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Over 5 days Laura Petrie and I are teaming up to bring you a week of inspiration, guidance, tips and insights to bring your dream business or your side hustle into fulfilling fullness. As coaches, counselors and passionate small business owners we’re going to support you to get clear on your vision and the next steps to launch your dream business! Today we share three things to bear in mind when planning to leave your job, and the different strategies we’ve used to get to where we are now.
Check out the Business Breakthrough Retreat happening this November here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/november
Follow Laura on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/laurapetriecounsellor/
Follow Amy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/amyyogabizcoach/
Over 5 days Laura Petrie and I are teaming up to bring you a week of inspiration, guidance, tips and insights to bring your dream business or your side hustle into fulfilling fullness. As coaches, counselors and passionate small business owners we’re going to support you to get clear on your vision and the next steps to launch your dream business! In this episode you’ll get three important things you can work on right now as you plan your ‘exit strategy’.
Check out the Business Breakthrough Retreat happening this November here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/november
Follow Laura on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/laurapetriecounsellor/
Follow Amy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/amyyogabizcoach/
Over 5 days Laura Petrie and I are teaming up to bring you a week of inspiration, guidance, tips and insights to bring your dream business or your side hustle into fulfilling fullness. As coaches, counselors and passionate small business owners we’re going to support you to get clear on your vision and the next steps to launch your dream business! Today you’ll discover why a clear focus is not only important for success, it will support you in advocating for your business with the people who love you the most.
Check out the Business Breakthrough Retreat happening this November here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/november
Follow Laura on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/laurapetriecounsellor/
Follow Amy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/amyyogabizcoach/
Over 5 days Laura Petrie and I are teaming up to bring you a week of inspiration, guidance, tips and insights to bring your dream business or your side hustle into fulfilling fullness. As coaches, counselors and passionate small business owners we’re going to support you to get clear on your vision and the next steps to launch your dream business! This episode is all about creating your vision: whether you’re brand new in business or recalibrating for new horizons!
Check out the Business Breakthrough Retreat happening this November here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/november
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This week celebrates the end of Season 12 of the show! I’ve got 3 mini pep talks for you, as well as a reminder to research before deciding to take part in International Yoga Day. Enjoy!
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This week I’m speaking with Jessica Berg, the Founder of Moonrock Wellness, a business dedicated to helping women professionals connect back to themselves via online wellness classes and her signature 1:1 coaching program, Connect Back to You. Recently Jessica leapt from her 20-year corporate career to lean fully into her business.
In this interview we discuss so many good things, including the gateway to woo, consistency over duration, selfcare as obligation, creating a great lead magnet, overcoming spreadsheet avoidance, shapeshifting your business and the importance of enthusiasm. Enjoy
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This week I’m sharing three important takeaways from ‘The Ochre Robe: An Autobiography’ by Agehananda Bharati, published in 1970. This book is both beautifully written and opinionated and spicy. You should check it out (and also accept my challenge to read more broadly!)
References:
Bharati, Agehananda (1970) The Ochre Robe: An Autobiography, Doubleday
Read it online here https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.462431
Simpson, Daniel (2021) The Truth of Yoga, North Point Press, New York
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