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Our mission is simple: to help entrepreneurs skyrocket their business success by leveraging the power of processes, policies, and people. Leading Behind The Scene is your weekly dose of inspiration to equip you to excel in business and life.
Episodes
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
- An exclusive introduction to Dan Martel's bestselling book - Buy Back Your Time.
- Learn from Dan Martel on how to buy back time by hiring effectively and efficiently
- Discover the buyback principle and how CEOs can apply them to their businesses to improve productivity and workflow
- Unleash the secrets of the 10-80-10 rule to help take your creative work to the next level
- Get insight into high-value tasks and why delegating the rest is crucial for your success
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
- Common challenges that CEOs face when it comes to time management
- Strategies CEOs can use to minimize distractions and interruptions
- The truth behind why time management is crucial for busy entrepreneurs
- Learn how to use the Eisenhower Matrix and task categorization
- Creating self-accountability and managing focus
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
- Defining and prioritizing your non-negotiables as a CEO
- Explore strategies to overcome common obstacles when it comes to setting boundaries
- Communicate boundaries with your stakeholders to manage their expectations
- Develop a decision-making framework that aligns with your strategic goals
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Do you struggle with being too available for your clients? Maybe your current workload is almost triple what your contract states. In this episode, we discuss protecting your time by setting boundaries and learning to say no.
If you're ready for your boundaries to represent how much you respect yourself, this episode is for you!
Topics Covered:
- Unveiling the Importance: Why Boundary Setting is a Game-Changer for Entrepreneurs
- Self-Reflection Session: Essential Questions to Define Your Boundaries
- Mastering the Art of Saying 'No'
- The Power of Clarity: Effective Communication for Setting Boundaries
- Resilience in Practice: Strategies to Uphold Your Boundaries
- Dealing with Boundary Breaches: Determining Consequences for Overstepping
If you're struggling with setting boundaries, head over to CEOtimefreedom.com and book a CEO Time Freedom call and create a plan of action together. If you enjoyed this episode, I would love to hear how you will set boundaries to help you lead behind the scene!
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Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
- Shift your focus to doing what works, which will increase your thinking capacity
- Making choices at life's intersections: view trade-offs as opportunities for growth
- Understanding how personal responsibility is the key to success
- The importance of being good at what we already know how to do
- Trying new things and discovering new, worthy things to do consistently
- Applying the law of modeling by choosing mentors and models wisely
- Be motivated by the possibility of success instead of the fear of failure
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
How do you reach your fullest potential? The answer is growth. To reach your potential, you must grow. To grow, you must be highly intentional about it.
In this episode, guest host Coach Jacqui continues the discussion on the 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth with a focus on stretching yourself and intentionally setting up systems to help you step out of your comfort zone. If you are ready to be a person who wants to grow and become better than you are right now, this episode is for you!
Coach Jacqui is a life and leadership coach who believes everything is created to fulfill a need, a service, or a specific purpose. She believes the potential is built into creating something and is fully known by its Creator. Coach Jacqui is a certified life coach and a certified leadership coach who is part of the John Maxwell coaching team and is a survivor of domestic abuse.
Topics Covered:
- Discover the power of systems and how they can leverage your time, money, and ability.
- Learn about Coach Jacqui's MMDA system - a revolutionary approach to renewing your mind and experiencing spiritual growth with empowering beliefs.
- Explore the system for applying knowledge effectively with three simple questions.
- Transform bad experiences into lessons and gain valuable insights.
- Build a positive life stance with the law of pain.
- Climb higher with the law of the ladder and achieve personal growth.
- Stretch yourself to become the best version of yourself with the law of the rubber band.
How are you going to initiate growth in your life? If you enjoyed this episode, I would love to hear how the third set of invaluable laws of growth will help you lead behind the scene!
Mentioned Resources
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell
Bringing Every Thought Captive
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Thanks for joining me on this episode of Leading Behind the Scene! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to help me reach even more entrepreneurs ready to make their moves.
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Are you struggling to find the balance between running a successful business and spending quality time with your family? Sometimes we joke about how easy it is to be a dad, but that isn't the case. In this episode, entrepreneur and father Richard Harrison share the challenges of balancing fatherhood and entrepreneurship. If you are a father looking for practical tips, time management techniques, and effective communication strategies for entrepreneurs, this episode is for you!
Richard Harrison is co-owner and Executive Director for Home Instead of Oak Park, Illinois, with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Richard's passion for senior care began when he was a caregiver for an elderly church member, and he quickly realized the need to help seniors age in place with dignity. Under Rich's leadership, the company has become one of the most trusted and respected providers of homecare services for seniors in Oak Park, Illinois, and the surrounding communities.
As a manager overseeing employee recruitment, client care, and marketing, Richard works closely with clients and their family members to meet their unique needs. Richard's expertise in the senior care industry has made him recognized as a thought leader and an advocate for seniors. In his free time (yes, Richard actually has free time), he enjoys spending it with his family and competing in endurance sports. He also holds a master's degree in public administration.
Topics Covered:
- Learn how to balance being a dedicated father and a successful entrepreneur
- Overcome the hurdles of entrepreneurship when starting a family
- Discover the importance of staying true to your core beliefs, values, and principles
- Dive into Richard's journey of moving to Chicago for new opportunities and the challenges of starting a business
- Find out why setting precise goals and adapting to new environments is crucial for success
- Hear about the challenges of investing in people as an entrepreneur and the importance of self-care as a "Fatherpreneur"
Are you a father leading behind the scene? If you enjoyed this episode, I would love to hear how my chat with Richard will help you manage your time with your work and family!
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Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Do you push yourself to keep working, even when it's time to rest? As leaders, it's easy to get caught up in day-to-day responsibilities and neglect to pause and evaluate our progress.
In this episode, guest host Coach Jacqui continues the discussion on the 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, focusing on the power of reflection and the importance of a growth environment. If you are ready to become more growth-conscious than goal-conscious, this episode is for you!
Topics Covered:
- John C Maxwell's concept of the power of the eye
- Investigation: finding meaning in experiences
- Incubation: Slow cooking reflection for deeper insights
- Illumination: Valuing experiences for personal growth
- Illustration: Expanding experiences into lessons to share with others
- Playing Detective: Discovering the truth behind our experiences
- Transforming ideas into stories/quotes: The significance of illustrating
- Goal conscious vs. growth conscious: Understanding the difference
- Observing vs. watching: Developing a more mindful approach
- Intentionally pausing and reflecting: Becoming a better observer for personal and professional growth
Coach Jacqui is a life and leadership coach who believes everything is created to fulfill a need, a service, or a specific purpose. She believes the potential is built into creating something and is fully known by its Creator. Coach Jacqui is a certified life coach and a certified leadership coach who is part of the John Maxwell coaching team and is a survivor of domestic abuse.
How can you change your environment to support your growth? Have you discovered the truth behind your experiences? What meaning in your experiences have you found? If you enjoyed this episode, I would love to hear how the second set of invaluable laws of growth will help you lead behind the scene!
Mentioned Resources
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell
Connect with Coach Jacqui
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Thanks for joining me on this episode of Leading Behind the Scene! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to help me reach even more entrepreneurs ready to make their moves.
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Are you ready to take your life to the next level and become the best version of yourself? Maybe you are tired of feeling stuck and unfulfilled. In this episode, guest host Coach Jacqui is diving into the first part of her 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth series. If you are ready to break away from bad habits and cultivate good ones, this episode is for you!
Coach Jacqui is a life and leadership coach who believes everything is created to fulfill a need, a service, or a specific purpose. She believes the potential is built into creating something and is fully known by its Creator. Coach Jacqui is a certified life coach and a certified leadership coach who is part of the John Maxwell coaching team and is a survivor of domestic abuse.
Topics Covered:
- Mastering the Three Laws of Growth: Intentionality, Awareness, and the Mirror
- Differentiating Winners from Whiners: A Path to Success
- Defining Growth: Unleashing Your Full Potential
- Essential Questions for Effective Leadership
- Four Strategies to Embrace Intentionality and Conquer Limiting Beliefs
- Letting Go of the Need to Be Right: The Art of Self-Impeccability
- Guarding Your Thoughts: Overcoming Comparison and Cultivating Confidence
It's time to invest in yourself and take the first step towards becoming the best version of YOU. By mastering the three laws of growth - intentionality, awareness, and the mirror - you hold the key to unlocking your full potential. As you implement these invaluable principles, may you grow, thrive, and become the best version of yourself.
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Mentioned Resources
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell
Bringing Every Thought Captive: The Power of A Renewed Mind (Growing In Grace)
Connect with Coach Jacqui
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Thanks for joining me on this episode of Leading Behind the Scene! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to help me reach even more entrepreneurs ready to make their moves.
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
As a mother-daughter business duo, you’ve got it all – energy, passion and drive to succeed. But balancing the professional relationship with the familial one can be tricky business! In this episode, my daughter, Jackee, and I are discussing what it is like to work with your mom, and how to take business seriously! If you are wondering how to get past the potential pitfalls that could interfere with your joint venture, this episode is for you!
Jacqueline is the Executive Virtual Assistant / Ops Coordinator for our agency, Your Virtual Admin Expert, where she supports me with day-to-day operations and client services. She is literally my right arm. She is the mom of two beautiful children, Q-J, who turned five today, and Cory Lin. She is the oldest of three children and a hardcore daddy's girl.
Topics Covered:
- Jacquelynne shares the unique challenges of working with her mom
- Having boundaries while living and working together to avoid tension
- The benefits of knowing your colleagues to understand when they are struggling
- Jackee and Gwendolyn share how they maintain professionalism and boundaries in their work relationship
- Knowing when to give grace in a virtual world
- Jackee shares her proudest moment working in the virtual space
How do you avoid tension when working with family members? If you enjoyed this episode, I would love to hear how my chat with Jackee will help you lead behind the scene!
Connect with Gwendolyn
Thanks for joining me on this episode of Leading Behind the Scene! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to help me reach even more entrepreneurs ready to make their moves.