Undoing 20 Years of Conditioning (Session 3 with Kristin)
Jul 24, 2024
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Kristin, a business professional navigating significant changes and reframing two decades of conditioning, shares her journey in this insightful discussion. She reveals the one pivotal action that brought her substantial success and explores the challenges of embracing growth. The conversation emphasizes the importance of balancing time for freedom and personal needs with professional responsibilities. Kristin further delves into the critical need to shift from reactiveness to proactiveness in her business strategy, highlighting the power of self-compassion in this transformative process.
Kristin's significant shift in mindset, particularly regarding her pricing strategy, exemplifies how confidence can enhance client engagement and overall business energy.
The podcast emphasizes the critical need for entrepreneurs to revisit their foundational practices, as solidifying these elements can facilitate sustainable growth and operational efficiency.
A proactive approach to time management, prioritizing personal needs and protective scheduling, fosters greater freedom and creativity in business endeavors.
Deep dives
Identifying Root Causes of Business Struggles
Many entrepreneurs struggle with underlying issues that affect their business performance, often without realizing these problems stem from deep-rooted conditioning and beliefs. The conversation emphasizes the importance of acknowledging these ingrained patterns, offering insights into how they can hinder progress. By recognizing these long-standing challenges, it becomes possible to make necessary changes that facilitate growth. Addressing both practical business strategies and personal conditioning can lead to a more efficient path toward achieving business objectives.
The Power of Price and Energy Exchange
One key insight discusses the impact of pricing on client engagement and the energy exchange in business relationships. The speaker shares their experience of raising prices and feeling a shift in energy, noting the arrival of a client who embodies readiness for transformation. This change reflects a significant alignment between the value given and received, leading to heightened enthusiasm from both parties. The conversation suggests that this energetic alignment, stemming from confidence in pricing, can optimize the coaching experience and enhance commitments.
Foundations Are Key to Sustainable Growth
An essential aspect highlighted is the necessity of strong foundational practices within a business for sustainable growth. Business owners often feel the urge to expand but risk neglecting core aspects that require attention. By revisiting and solidifying these foundational practices, entrepreneurs can enhance the ease and effectiveness of their operations. This reminder underscores that stepping back to strengthen the base can ultimately propel further growth and success.
Transitioning from Reactive to Proactive Mindset
The importance of shifting from a reactive to a proactive mindset is thoroughly examined, emphasizing how reactionary behaviors can stifle business growth. The dialogue explores how years of conditioned responses to external demands create a hindrance to achieving strategic goals. A proactive position allows business owners to envision longer-term objectives and develop strategies to attain them effectively. Understanding this distinction is crucial for anyone looking to break free from habitual patterns that limit both time and creativity.
Shifting Perspectives on Time Management
A significant part of the discussion revolves around redefining how time is viewed and managed within a business context. Changing the perspective from a rigid to-do list mentality to one of protective scheduling can foster more freedom and energy for creative pursuits. Suggestions include incorporating time for personal needs, thereby creating a balance between professional obligations and self-care. By prioritizing what truly matters, entrepreneurs can cultivate a more fulfilling work-life dynamic, enabling them to perform at their best.
In Session 3 with Kristin, we discuss some big changes she's made and some ways she's finding it harder to change. We answer the question of what she should be focusing on, and dive into the thread that's running the show in her business right now. Ultimately, we're working to reframe a 20+ year pattern of conditioning and I know it will be so helpful to hear someone else in this process.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
The one thing Kristin did to see a big change and have a big win quickly
The thing that feels REALLY hard when we're ready for more growth
The pattern I see so many entrepreneurs fall into once they start gaining success
A huge reframe around Kristin's time and calendar that every single one of us needs if we want more freedom
Exactly what's stopping Kristin from being in growth mode and how we plan to shift it