Quiet Messenger: Redefining leadership & messaging for introverts & sensitive souls

When we’re getting crickets and low sales, most biz owners’ automatic first thought is - I’ll just hire someone to optimize my funnels / write catchy copy / run FB ads. But the real reason you’re getting crickets is NOT because there’s a leak in your funnel. It all comes back to messaging. If you don’t have that dialed in, nothing else is going to work. Even if you hire an assistant to take work off your hands so you can focus on “your zone of genius”. Even if you hire a copywriter to create you an amazing salespage. Even if you hire a publicist to pitch 10 podcasts a month for you.   What will happen is: You won’t know what to give the assistant to do -- or they’ll do a lot of work but it won’t move the needle. The copywriter will write generic copy which doesn’t connect with your people (unless she first steps back with you to clarify your message). And if they’re anything like me, none of the podcast hosts will want to book you. On the contrary, when your messaging is dialed in so it’s clear to your audience how you can help them and they value what you do, you’ll draw in people you’re excited to work with who’re also excited to work with you.   In this episode, I’m going to dig deeper into why you’re having this messaging problem and help you figure out how to fix it. Announcements: I have one spot left in June for a 1-1 Message Clarity VIP Day. This is for you if you’re ready to uncover the next evolution of your message as you pivot your business or step into using your voice to change lives.   Get Clear, Get Clients is here. It’s my signature course to build the foundation that lets you attract clients instead of constantly chasing them. Once you complete it, you’ll be so clear on what you do that talking about it will feel easy, exciting, and impactful.   Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes and deeper stories around this conversation. Free Resources Message Clarity Kit 3 Barriers that Stop Ideal Clients From Saying YES   Warmth, Adria

She knew what made her money in her business. And that made it scary to think about pivoting. But when she stepped into trust and released her old brand… she got a majorly successful idea within a week. And when she approached pivoting with a sense of possibility, it led to manifesting money streams. In today’s ep, my gal Courtney Bentley and I chat about how she knew it was time to pivot her business and what it felt like to find alignment. Plus, I love this reminder that we are ALWAYS evolving and needing to generate clarity, no matter the level we’ve reached in business. Even if, like Courtney, your podcast has been #1 in the health category in iTunes and you’ve been a recurring contributor to CBS Channel 8 Las Vegas NOW. Announcements: I have one spot left in June for a 1-1 Message Clarity VIP Day. This is for you if you’re ready to uncover the next evolution of your message as you pivot your business or step into using your voice to change lives. If you want to build the foundation that lets you attract clients instead of constantly chasing them, check out my signature course Get Clear, Get Clients. Once you complete it, you’ll be so clear on what you do that talking about it will feel easy, exciting, and impactful. Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes and deeper stories around this conversation. Listen in and you’ll learn: How to approach pivoting with a sense of possibility -- and why that leads to manifesting money streams Why success as an entrepreneur means skipping between pieces of inspiration - and when you lose inspiration, you lose the fire behind your business The pivotal role of treating her podcast as an experimental playground where she got to use her voice in finding alignment and her next evolution Why “trust” is a magic word… and how it played a role in every step of her pivots and brand evolution Links from the Episode My interview on Courtney’s Podcast: Evolving and Defining Your Aligned Message with Adria DeCorte Courtney’s Fit, Fierce & Fabulous CEO Podcast Courntey’s website Courtney’s Instagram   Warmth, Adria

You know you have something BIG to say, just not what. Maybe it's become clear that what you've been talking about no longer feels congruent and you’re pivoting… Or you're ready to claim what you want to be known for and applying for a TEDx talk. Either way, you're in the right place. Today is all about uncovering your true message (or the next evolution of it). After all, to use your voice and share your truth, you first need clarity on what you’re saying. And because I know this is deep work, I created something super special for ya to go along with this episode. It’s my new Message Clarity Kit and it’s totally free. Get immediate FREE access here. Download it to walk you step-by-step through the process I’m sharing today. You can even listen back to this episode later while doing the quick exercises in the Message Clarity Kit. Announcements: Don’t forget to grab your FREE Message Clarity Kit. I have one spot left in June for a 1-1 Message Clarity VIP Day. This is for you if you’re ready to uncover the next evolution of your message as you pivot your business or step into using your voice to change lives. Get Clear, Get Clients is here. It’s my signature course to build the foundation that lets you attract clients instead of constantly chasing them. Once you complete it, you’ll be so clear on what you do that talking about it will feel easy, exciting, and impactful. Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes and deeper stories around this conversation. Warmth,Adria P.S. Next episode we’re getting real - I’m chatting with a sister podcaster and inspirational speaker who is currently evolving and in the weeds getting clarity on her pivot.

Years back, I was in the midst of a crisis in my business. I was ready to birth the next evolution of my message and how I worked with people. But I completely stuck on what I was stepping into. Which was making me block new clients left and right. On one side was the logical, expected, SAFE option. On the other side was a focus that felt like a leap - uncomfortable, scary even. I was exhausted from trying to force the message clarity to happen NOW. Because forcing it doesn't work. What did work? That’s what this week’s episode of Unforgettable is all about. Listen for help getting unblocked and generating the clarity that’s been eluding you. Announcements: I have two spots in June for a 1-1 Message Clarity VIP Day. This is for you if you’re ready to uncover the next evolution of your message as you pivot your business or step into using your voice to change lives.  Get Clear, Get Clients is here. It’s my signature course to build the foundation that lets you attract clients instead of constantly chasing them. Once you complete it, you’ll be so clear on what you do that talking about it will feel easy, exciting, and impactful. Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes and deeper stories around this conversation. Warmth,Adria P.S. Next week, I’m peeling back the curtain and sharing my signature process for how to uncover your true message (or the next evolution)!

For months before making my recent pivot in my own messaging, I felt an incongruence in what I was saying and how I was helping people. That’s not to say I didn't LOVE my clients. But I felt this need to be more in my heart. Felt like when I spoke on stages, I was no longer moving people. And one of the outcomes of this knowingness that something needed to shift was me blocking new clients from signing up. Which is no bueno when running a real business. In this episode, I’ll share with you how to know if it’s time to pivot your message or niche so you don’t remain stuck in limbo. Announcements: I have one spot left in June for a 1-1 Message Clarity VIP Day. This is for you if you’re ready to uncover the next evolution of your message as you pivot your business or step into using your voice to change lives. Get Clear, Get Clients is here. It’s my signature course to build the foundation that lets you attract clients instead of constantly chasing them. Once you complete it, you’ll be so clear on what you do that talking about it will feel easy, exciting, and impactful. Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes and deeper stories around this conversation. Warmth,Adria P.S. Next week, I’m sharing the key to getting clarity when you’re pivoting.

  For months I’ve been craving a shift in my own messaging and how I work with people. A shift that will let me sink back into my heart. But I needed clarity. Imagine the frustration - someone who helps others evolve and find their message being blocked! So when I realized that I wanted to shift my focus to help other messengers move through that stifling feeling of knowing they have something BIG to say but not what it is, I had actual tears streaming down my face. Listen to today’s episode to hear more about my evolution and new direction and what it means for you. Or keep reading! Announcements: I have two spots in June for a 1-1 Message Clarity VIP Day. This is for you if you’re ready to uncover the next evolution of your message as you pivot your business or step into using your voice to change lives.   Get Clear, Get Clients is here. It’s my signature course to build the foundation that lets you attract clients instead of constantly chasing them. Once you complete it, you’ll be so clear on what you do that talking about it will feel easy, exciting, and impactful.   Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes and deeper stories around this conversation. How What I Do & How I Help Clients is Evolving THE GIST // Whether you’re pivoting your biz, auditioning for a TED talk, launching a podcast, or writing a book, I’ll help you clarify the next evolution of your brand message so you use your voice and share your truth to change lives. The best way I can to do that is through a Message Clarity VIP Day. If what I’ve said here is resonating and you’re feeling the pull to uncover the next evolution of your message as you pivot or step into using your voice to change lives, I'd love to explore the possibility of working together in this 1-1 virtual experience. Learn more here. Warmth,Adria P.S. Over the next few months, you can expect episodes on evolving your message, generating clarity, making what you say feel congruent and what you do in alignment, and anything you want to know about how I got and prepped for my TED talk. Starting with next week when I share how to know if it’s time to pivot your business.

There was a time (pretty recently!) that I compared myself to biz friends who were rocking “strategies” and focusing on fine-tuning conversion rates. And when I found myself deep in comparisonitis, I had a wake up call. That’s not me, it’s not my strength. I’m all about the individual people. And transformation. And ideas that turn into core messages. Thing is that being strategic is more about being intentional than about using step-by-step formulas. That’s why I’m so excited to share with you the convo I had with Steph Crowder. You may know her as being one third of the Fizzle show or from her own podcast Courage + Clarity. In our convo, we talk about why the fear of niching is real (and bogus), why women building businesses need equal parts inspiration and instruction, and how she found her core message branching off of Fizzle and then built a successful brand around it in ONE year. Two things I love about her: her use of the word “ruthless” and her whip-smart analogies. You’ll see. ;) Announcements: I have one spot left in May for a 1-1 Message Clarity VIP Day. This is for you if you’re ready to uncover the next evolution of your message as you pivot your business or step into using your voice to change lives. Get Clear, Get Clients is here. It’s my signature course to build the foundation that lets you attract clients instead of constantly chasing them. Once you complete it, you’ll be so clear on what you do that talking about it will feel easy, exciting, and impactful. Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes and deeper stories around this conversation. Keep listening, and you’ll learn: How to use curiosity to recreate that “I didn’t set out to create this business, it just happened” phenomenon Why heading towards what’s working and you’re excited about is smarter than being “strategic” and plugging in something that’s supposed to work from the get-go What different approaches led to a freebie that flopped and one that skyrocketed growth of her email list The difference between days you feel super-productive and others you got “a lot” done but wasted your day Links from the Episode Steph interviewed me on her show! Listen here: Learn to Communicate What You Do Steph’s 4 Steps to Plan Your Week The Courage + Clarity website The Courage + Clarity Facebook group Steph’s Instagram Warmth,Adria

I’ve listened to other challenge recap episodes where podcasters talk about their numbers and stats and conversions for challenges. This isn’t that show. Don’t get me wrong, I love those accounts and find them fascinating. But what I’ve learned by running 6 challenges over the last few years is that when you’re a coach, each connection you make with each individual person matters. For me, it’s not about the numbers. I’m not in the business of marketing. I’m in the business of transformation. And I’m betting you are too. That’s why, in this new episode, I take you behind the scenes and share: How I nurture people and relationships through my challenges My process to facilitate mini-transformations over the course of a week How I craft the “user experience” as people move through my challenges My top three principles for showing up in service (that naturally lead to clients) Announcements: I have one spot left in May for a 1-1 VIP Day Intensive if you’re ready to unlock clarity on your message, where you’re stuck, or what you’re pivoting into so you can hit the ground running immediately. That’s why, in this new episode, I take you behind the scenes and share: How I nurture people and relationships through my challenges My process to facilitate mini-transformations over the course of a week How I craft the “user experience” as people move through my challenges My top three principles for showing up in service (that naturally lead to clients) Get Clear, Get Clients is here. It’s my signature course to build the foundation that lets you attract clients instead of constantly chasing them. Once you complete it, you’ll be so clear on what you do that talking about it will feel easy, exciting, and impactful.  Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes and deeper stories around this conversation. Warmth, Adria P.S. Next week I chat with Steph Crowder from the Fizzle Podcast AND the Courage + Clarity Podcast about merging what you’re good at with what your people want. By the way, did you catch my interview on her show?? Check it out here. I may or may not drop the name of my first business… prepare to be surprised.

It all started with a love of tiny homes and exploring the world. Then Steve somehow found van life -- think converted tiny homes on wheels with gorgeous Instagram accounts of 40,000 followers, not unwashed beach bums. ;) Then I started to get into it too. With flashbacks to the freedom and exhilaration I felt on the 2 ½ month, 8,000 mile road trip I took across North America when I started my business 5 years ago. So together we started dreaming into what it would be like, how we’d lay out our van, started training Lexi to be fab off leash and taking her everywhere in the car…   And I noticed that it felt really ENERGIZING to dream into this possible future. Where there was burnout at the start of the year, ideas and clarity began to seep in. This episode is for you if you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or lacking clarity on which direction to go. Because it’s hard to have clarity when you’re not doing things that excite you. Announcements: If you haven’t watched my 3-video series to get your potential clients to connect, care, and value what you do, get it at adriadecorte.com/barriers. What’s been your experience trying to “be yourself” in your brand? Head over to the Unforgettable community and share it. Warmth, Adria P.S. Next week I’m taking you behind the scenes of the online challenges I’ve used to nurture my tribe and cultivate relationships and genuine connection with potential clients.

You’ve heard the advice… the most powerful personal brands are people who show up as themselves. But what does “just be yourself” even mean? I’m an avid hiker and a dobie mama so I talk about the backpacking trip to Havasu Falls I’m prepping for (this weekend already – squee!) and share pics of Lexi curled at my feet while I work in my office.   Maybe you’ve tried infusing elements of your personal life into your brand – I like red wine so maybe I should have a ‘Wine with Melissa’ video show! Or you’ve tried forcing yourself to be upbeat and fun on camera. But you have a sense you’re not quite getting it. There’s something off – like a news anchor with a pasted on smile. In this episode I share with you a few of the exercises I use with clients to get clarity on when you’re in your element and how to start naturally showing up as yourself in your personal brand.   Announcements: If you haven’t grabbed my ‘talk about your biz’ toolkit to remove the barriers that stop ideal clients from saying YES yet, get it here. What’s been your experience trying to “be yourself” in your brand? Head over to the Unforgettable community and share it. Warmth, Adria P.S. Next episode I’m talking about my dream of moving into a van… and why it will help you get clients. :~)