Work Happy Coaching

Welcome back to the new season of the Unshiny Podcast! I'm sharing an episode Ray Dodd and I recorded and first shared on her Money Makers podcast, all about the brilliance and limitations of many coaching programs, and share with you a bit about our new program - Plenty More. Ray and I talk about our love of coaching that doesn’t just make room for mistakes but knows they’re necessary for growth. We chat about leaning into experimenting and troubleshooting, trusting yourself, and embracing your own process to build and grow your business on your own principles and terms. This one’s all about coaching with integrity and being coached with your needs at the centre of it all.If this sounds like your kind of coaching, be sure to check out Plenty More! Listen to the full episode to hear much more about the program, and follow the link here to apply to join the live private training QUOTES-Jo: 'We call it business coaching, but a lot of the time its business strategy, or business consultancy. And there a

This is going to be a great episode for you if you’re someone who has ever struggled with certain aspects of your business, that doesn’t seem to have an obvious strategy solution to them, which AKA is every one of us.So those places in our business where we find that this may be a bigger than usual emotional resonance. So for example, why do I feel such terror when I’m doing my accounts? Or why do I struggle to take time off and to have proper boundaries around my business?Why do I find that I’m working really long hours and I’m struggling to switch off a bit at the end of the day? Those kinds of things, which I know are really, really common. And very often we will try and solve with a different strategy. Whereas actually, the truth is that there’s something deeper going on beneath the surface.Nicole Lewis-Keeber is a business therapist and mindset coach who works with entrepreneurs to create and nurture healthy relationships with their businesses. She’s a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters in So

I feel like I've given you a lot of nerdy, big picture stuff over the past few weeks and you know, I'm not averse to a bit of nerdy, big picture stuff. I own my nerdiness!  But. I also wanted to give you some more of the juicy specifics of what your business needs at the different stages it's at.Because what works when you're at the beginning is going to be pretty different to what you need when you have a full practice.As I've been stressing over the past few weeks, there are no specific blueprints or formulas to tie guarantee your success but there are some core foundational things that all businesses I know have in place - and that's what I'm going to share with you today.I'll be sharing:What 6 + elements do you need to have in  place when you're in the foundational stage of your business journeyWhat's the 1 core things all business owners need, no matter what stage of growth they're in?What's different when you're in the growth phase of your

In this week's episode of the Unshiny Podcast, I'll be talking about how we all get to be pioneers. Not only building our business but in shaping the industry and the wider culture around us, simply by doing our businesses, our way. For years opening and running a business was prohibitively expensive. -Out of reach for most folks, especially women and people of colour. But technology means you can now start a business that makes money with only a phone and a wifi connection.  The means of production are in our hands. The gatekeepers of business- the bank managers and investors who were ones who could say yes or no, loan the start-up money, grant the permits and so on are no longer the ones in control and the barriers have been removed.   This is exciting because there are so many opportunities in this brave new world, and because the industry is so new we have the opportunity to shape it in any way we choose. The downside of that is there are no real roadmaps, apart from those being pushed, by the g

This podcast is entitled Coach Your Own Business - AKA, ‘why it takes a village and what's wrong with the patriarchal, capitalist model of the lone hero idea of running a business.’Which I know makes it sound like a college class that you're only taking to get the easy credits, but I promise you it's (hopefully) a lot more useful and entertaining than you might be thinking!We’re going to be talking about how broken many of the models of being a business owner or entrepreneur are - and what we need instead (hint: it’s far more gentle, kind and transformative than you might be thinking.) We're going to be discussing:Cowboys and how the constructed myth of the Marlboro cowboy still influences our toxic modern-day business culture. Power imbalances Toxic ‘authority building’, coaches as gurus (and why they’re particularly rife within the online business community) AND why you don’t need ANY of it. Finally, I lay out why we need a different model of business. One that doesn't rely on Patri

If the blueprints and noisy shouty marketing advice leave you cold  - you’re not alone. Most of the work we do is about depth and nuance - not easy solutions and empty promises.So what we need to build a sustainable business are smart,  human-sized strategies, both from a business perspective and from a personal one. In this podcast, I'm going to be sharing the Unshiny approach to doing business and how this can lead to greater connections, more clients, and an all-round lovelier,  way of doing things. It's all about showing up fully as our genuine selves. Yes. Even with the imperfection and the messiness that could come along with that.And that is how we build empathy. That is how we build real connections with fellow humans. I'm going to be having conversations with fellow business owners, but also people who are pioneers in changing our perceptions of success and who we have to be to attain that. So join me each week as we dive into helping you build your Unshiny business.

If you're sick of the bro marketers with their manipulative, shady tactics and overblown promises, there is an alternative - The Unshiny approach. In this episode, I'm going to share what an Unshiny business is and how this differs from many of the approaches you'll see in the online marketing world. What's more, I'll share how the Unshiny approach is actually much more effective and sustainable when it comes to building trust, finding clients and generating income than the bro marketing tactics and schemes. You can download the Unshiny Business Plan at www.jocasey.com 

The Shiny life is seductive, powerful and damaging not only to our businesses but to society as a whole. Sound dramatic? Hear me out. This episode is all about how, far from being a bit of harmless ‘putting on a brave face’, shiny thinking can lead to some very dark places. The shiny life is all about focusing on the positive to the exclusion of all other things. And we WANT things to be lovely. We don’t want to feel pain and frustration, fear and loneliness. We WANT the shiny, happy life. But when lived experience doesn’t meet up to that desire it can go one of two ways:Reality comes crashing in, shattering the carefully constructed house of positivity cards you’ve built OR Major cognitive dissonance occurs.Now, don’t get me wrong - sometimes looking for the silver linings of a situation can be a very useful skill that helps us keep things in perspective. If I’m having an off day, going for a brisk walk, listening to some uplifting music and finding someone funny to watch are all wonderful ways to shake that

Karen Marie Johnston's business was looking great at the beginning of 2020. After building up a loyal following in 2019 she had 8 retreats booked out for the duration of 2020. And then Covid-19 happened. In this funny, warm and honest conversation, Karen shares the impact the pandemic has had on her business, how she's managed to shift her focus to a more online model and why it's still OK to feel not OK all of the time. Karen is genuinely one of the most remarkable people I've ever met. Her own journey through abuse, addiction, homelessness and recovery led her to become a social worker  - a job that she has no intention of leaving even though her coaching business has really taken off. The reason she's so successful - even with the pandemic, is her absolute commitment to showing up and serving her community. About KarenKaren Marie Johnston is a coach, social worker & yoga teacher for addiction & mental health. She organises beautiful retreats, online women's circles and

Maggie Patterson is the editorial director at Scoop Studio and the creator of Small Business Boss. With two decades of experience, Maggie has spent her entire career in client services and has been a successful entrepreneur for 15 years. Today, she works with freelancers and agency owners to help them implement smart strategies for business growth using proven marketing, sales, and client experience tactics. She’s the host of the Small Business Boss podcast, has been on stage at events such as New Media Expo, Podcast Movement, and the Conquer Summit, and her work has been featured in leading publications such as Entrepreneur.com, Fast Company and Virgin.com.In today's episode, we talk about mental health, our frustration with how suddenly way too many people consider themselves to be an epidemiology expert (we're looking at you tech bros) and what running a business through previous market downturns has taught us (and why that's not always going to track into this one.)Maggie shares her wisdom

Robyn Holloway helps women of a certain age become unlost - that is to say, to rediscover the vibrant person they were before life, laundry and taking care of everyone else got in the way.She is a certified coach, trainer and positive psychology practitioner. Robyn’s approach combines intuition with a highly pragmatic focus to help her clients create results they crave. She was prompted to become a life coach after putting off her own dreams for far too long.Her moment of truth came in the form of a major health crisis. After a successful treatment and recovery, she realised how short life can be. She reclaimed the woman she thought she had lost - and is now a passionate advocate for other women - helping them re-invigorate their own lives without waiting for a crisis to be their catalyst.In this episode we talk about how Robyn found herself lost in her own life - and found her way to becoming Unlost again. She shares why she thinks so many of us lose ourselves and how the first steps to finding ourselves aga

Tanya Geisler is the woman I credit with helping me get over my own lack of self-belief, my perfectionism and my procrastination and create the business and platform I have now. Tanya Geisler is a Leadership Coach (CPCC) with a penchant for clarity and an abhorrence of the Imposter Complex. She’s worked with thousands of high-performers combat the Impostor Complex so they can lead with impeccable impact and achieve their ultimate goals. She has written The 12 Lies of the Impostor Complex (and One Truth), The Joy Pages, created Board of Your Life and the transformational Your Impeccable Impact coaching program, is a writer, has served as a contributor and was featured in Canadian Living, and is an in-demand TEDx speaker who talks with great passion about the Imposter Complex, Unshakeable Confidence, personal leadership, on all things joy, meaning and purpose. Her clients include best-selling authors, public speakers, and rockstar world-changers.It is her indomitable belief that if everyone knew their own uniqu

If you're struggling to know where to put your marketing efforts - this one's for you. I 100% believe that getting booked on other people's podcasts is not only one of the fastest and most effective ways of building the all-important know, like and trust factor with your potential customers, but getting booked on them is way easier than you might think.In this episode, I lay out why. 

Karen C.L. Anderson helps women use the troubled relationships they have with their mothers and/or daughters as a catalyst for growth, empowerment, wisdom, and creativity.In our conversation she shares her current exploration on the connection between Power, Emotion and Creativity - including this gem:‘Creativity is the ability to summon emotions to be able to do what we want to do.'We dive into how she has been able to work with her own difficult relationship with her mother to grow and explore what it means to be a woman and, 'the pain of being a woman in a culture that does not value women equally.'Karen's work is deep and wise and never flinches from the unvarnished, sometimes difficult and always insightful truth of being a woman. I've learned so much from her over the years and I'm thrilled to be able to share this conversation with you.She is the author of Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters, A Guide For Separation, Liberation & Inspiration (March 2018), The Difficult M

With all of the horror of the current situation,  there is also a lovely upside in the way the pandemic and the accompanying lockdown has brought out the best in so many folks. From community Whatsapp groups to neighbours doing shopping for one another, folks volunteering to provide emergency accommodation for frontline workers  - the list is long and fortifying.For many, it's prompted a letting go of bitterness, rivalry and division - which is something my guest today knows all about. Corrie Cason is a thought leader on a mission to change the world through love. She does this through her signature framework: FLICK (Forgiveness, Love, Inclusion, Connection and Kindness.) I've been lucky enough to have a ringside seat while Corrie developed the FLICK process  - and what I love about it is that it gives people a practical way to have a joyful perspective, open heart and to lead from love and kindness - even in the face of difficult people or circumstances. This way they can have a positive impact on

Today's question comes from Marianne:"I have a holistic wellness program with 1:1 support that I created and have run 3 times with beta testers. I'm in the beginning stages of building an audience (beautiful opt-in, blog, newsletters, Instagram and Facebook) but am having difficulty with consistency and am unsure if this is the way to build an audience. I offered my program to my small audience and a few groups for the experience of going through the sales process (and... crickets, but no surprise there).What's the road to building an audience? Can I do this alone? Always needing to create more content, connection and community in addition to actually working with clients is seeming a little insurmountable at the moment!"I hear ya! Running a business can feel like a ferocious monster demanding to be fed!But I've got some answers for how you can make it all much easier and enjoyable. PLUS I talk about why Resilience is the core skillset entrepreneurs need - not more than ever. And

Ray Dodd is a Money and Business Coach who helps women earn life-changing amounts of money without having to compromise who they are.If you're hearing the term 'money and business coach' and wincing a little - imagining fluffy talk of manifesting millions in your sleep, - prepare to have your fears soothed - because you're in for a treat. Ray is a money coach with a difference. You won't hear 'just think good thoughts and watch the money come rolling in' from her. Ray believes that money, business and taking up space are inextricably linked and that there's a lot more to making money than just trying to manifesting it. On today's podcast, we talk about Ray's business journey from a lactation consultant and hypnobirthing practitioner to money and business coach. We discuss why she's so passionate about helping women make 'life-changing amounts of money' (take that patriarchy!), how she structures her working week and why contrary to what your fea

How do you market yourself right now? With Love and Badassery according to my guest Helen Tremethick. Is it still OK to sell and promote our services right now? If so, how to we do it without sounding like an insensitive a-hole? These are just some of the questions Brand voice strategist Helen Tremethick and I dive into in today’s episode of the business NOT as usual podcast. We talk about how Helen’s business is being impacted by the current lockdown and how operating in the liminal of stay at home orders is impacting us all emotionally. We discuss why it’s so important that we still keep on marketing and promoting our businesses AND that there’s a whole heap of clear blue water between promoting with integrity and being a slimy d*ck selling knock-off face masks. We discuss why Helen recommends finding your own voice when it comes to talking about your business rather than following a blueprint or template and how you can start to do so. Finally, she tells us about her exciting free project that starts on th

This is a question I got  in my Facebook group (every Friday I'm doing live Q&As and answering your business building questions - we'd love to have you in the group FYI) "How do I attract more of my ideal client in my socials? I keep attracting other coaches!"Honey, I hear you! When we hand out with our peers on social media we can often find they're the people who end up following us - which is lovely but not bringing in new clients. For that, we need to be interacting with the RIGHT people. And in this episode, I'm going to share two very practical and strategic ways you can get in front of your ideal clients so they have a chance to discover how blooming marvellous you are!

What's it like being a highly sensitive person in a pandemic?My guest is today is Tracie Nichols - Rebel Crone, Mentor, Aromatherapist, and poet and all-round wise woman and we're talking about, amongst other things, how we navigate these times as humans, and especially if you identify as a highly sensitive person (HSP)HSPs tend to absorb a LOT of emotional energy from others and so in a time of great fear and grief like now, I know that I and many like me are struggling to balance the need to be present with the situation and feeling like we're going to be washed away in the wave of emotions.Tracie and I talk about:What it means to be an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person)Her work and business and what it means to be a rebel croneHow her work, creative and writing rhythms are being impacted by the current lockdownHow convening with nature is giving Tracie solace more than everWhat is giving her joy right nowYou can find out more about Tracie by visiting her website, liking her Facebook page and foll