The Focus Bee Show

(324) The #1 Secret of Millionaires – The 5 P Framework In this episode of The Focus Bee Show, we share the number one secret that all business success needs.  Whether you're a busy entrepreneur, executive, or simply overwhelmed by daily demands, this practical reflection time will support you to grow and scale your business more effectively.  ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:⏳00:00- Bill Gates' Think Weeks 😎 01:25 - Introducing Think Days 💫 02:29 – Sahil Bloom’s insights🎯 03:28 – The Five P's Framework 🌱 04:31 - Purpose: Core Values and Vision 💨 05:37 - Plans: Setting Goals 📋 06:35 - Processes: Evaluating Frameworks 🕺 08:48 - Priorities: Managing Tasks 🔥 10:03 - POP: Quick Actions for Momentum  💫 About Katie Stoddart:Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, stress management and alignment. Her mission is to create purpose-driven leaders world wide. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com 🎁 Free Tools & Resources:🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide 🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/ 📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔔 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/💌 Sign up for the Friday Focus Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/🔗 Linktree (All Links): https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee

(323) How To Align Your Business with Your Values and Purpose In this episode of The Focus Bee Show, we share effective methods to align your business with your core priorities, values, mission and purpose. Whether you're a busy entrepreneur, executive, or simply overwhelmed by daily demands, these practical tools and reflections will help you shift from chaos to alignment in your business. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:⏳ 00:00 – Intro: Defining alignment in your business❌ 01:01 – Misalignment: Mismatches in alignment with the team and business😎 02:05 – Values: Uncovering core values🎯 03:13 – Purpose, Vision & Values 🕺 03:20 – Purpose: Clarity and deep dive into Purpose💫 04:20 – Vision: Overview and vision in your business🧘 05:22 – Values: Personal values exploration🌱 06:28 - Setting Company Values 💨 07:31 – Audit: Creating an audit for alignment 🔥 08:32 – Action: Taking action to create more alignment📋 09:50 – Summary of steps 💫 About Katie Stoddart:Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, stress management and alignment. Her mission is to create purpose-driven leaders world wide. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com 🎁 Free Tools & Resources:🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide 🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/ 📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔔 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/💌 Sign up for the Friday Focus Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/🔗 Linktree (All Links): https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee

(322) The Upper Limit Problem: Breakthrough the Ceiling of Happiness In this podcast episode, we explore the concept of breaking through one's "ceiling of happiness," inspired by Gay Hendricks' book "The Big Leap." The discussion focuses on the "upper limit problem" (ULP), which refers to internal limits on our happiness. We outline four core beliefs that hinder joy and success: feeling fundamentally flawed, fear of disloyalty, associating success with burden, and fear of outshining others. The episode offers strategies like grounding activities and practicing gratitude to overcome these limitations and increase one's capacity for happiness. SUBSCRIBE▶️ Subscribe to the channel: YouTube.com/@thefocusbee🎤 Subscribe to the podcast → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/  CHAPTERS00:00:00:  Introduction to Happiness Ceiling 00:01:07: Inner Thermostat Explained 00:02:12: Upper Limit Problem 00:03:41: Core Belief: Feeling Flawed 00:04:49: Core Belief: Disloyalty to Others 00:05:49: Core Belief: Success Equals Burden 00:07:06: Core Belief: Fear of Outshining 00:08:07: Strategies to Overcome ULP 00:09:14: Grounding Techniques 00:11:34: Practicing Gratitude 00:12:42: Conclusion and Call to Action  RESOURCES📕 BOOK ‘The Big Leap’, Gay Hendricks COURSES🧠 Master Performance → https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance 🎯Free Focus Guide → https://tinyurl.com/GuideFocus CONNECT📕 BOOK ‘The Magic of Focus’ → https://tinyurl.com/TheMagicOfFocus💌 FRIDAY FOCUS, weekly magic → https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ ✨ LINKTREE → https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee  🎤 PODCAST → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/📝 BLOG →  https://thefocusbee.substack.com/🌟 LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart/ABOUT  💫 Hi, I’m Katie – engineer turned entrepreneur, and founder of ‘The Focus Bee’. I am award-winning, high-performance coach, speaker and trainer, and support high achievers – entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs and executives, to have focus & clarity so they can thrive in business & life. 🔥 My mission is to empower you to lead with Alignment & Purpose & Joy so that you can Connect with the Magic & Thrive!  

In this podcast episode, I explore the theme of productivity, advocating for a shift from a mindset of hardship to one of ease. Drawing from my personal experiences and studies, including a NASA study showing a 35% productivity boost from 30-minute naps, I emphasize the benefits of incorporating breaks and play into the workday. The episode challenges societal beliefs that equate hard work with value, suggesting that a playful, relaxed approach can enhance creativity and enjoyment. Let’s explore how to reframe your relationship with work and outcomes for greater fulfillment and productivity. SUBSCRIBE▶️ Subscribe to the channel: YouTube.com/@thefocusbee🎤 Subscribe to the podcast → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/  CHAPTERS00:00:00: Shifting from Hard to Easy 00:00:30: The NASA Napping Study 00:01:17: The Role of the Nervous System 00:02:34: Understanding Play 00:03:47: Societal Beliefs About Hard Work 00:05:28: Reframing Work as Easy 00:06:31: The Badge of Honor 00:07:43: The Journey of Entrepreneurs 00:09:02: Cultivating Playfulness 00:10:11: Challenging the Hustle Mindset 00:11:24: Perspective on Success  RESOURCES📕 BOOK ‘Feel Good Productivity’, Ali Abdaal 📕 BOOK ‘The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership’  COURSES🧠 Master Performance → https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance 🎯Free Focus Guide → https://tinyurl.com/GuideFocus CONNECT📕 BOOK ‘The Magic of Focus’ → https://tinyurl.com/TheMagicOfFocus💌 FRIDAY FOCUS, weekly magic → https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ ✨ LINKTREE → https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee  🎤 PODCAST → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/📝 BLOG →  https://thefocusbee.substack.com/🌟 LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart/ABOUT  💫 Hi, I’m Katie – engineer turned entrepreneur, and founder of ‘The Focus Bee’. I am award-winning, high-performance coach, speaker and trainer, and support high achievers – entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs and executives, to have focus & clarity so they can thrive in business & life. 🔥 My mission is to empower you to lead with Alignment & Purpose & Joy so that you can Connect with the Magic & Thrive!

(320) Morning Routine: Set Your Day Up for Success!  In this episode, we explore how to craft your ideal morning routine to enhance your performance and set a positive tone for the day. We break down the essential elements that can help you start your day with clarity, focus, and energy. SUBSCRIBE▶️ Subscribe to the channel: YouTube.com/@thefocusbee🎤 Subscribe to the podcast → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/  CHAPTERS00:00:00 - Introduction to the importance of a morning routine00:01:11 - Element 1: Silence and Meditation00:02:13 - Element 2: Movement and Exercise00:03:11 - Element 3: Cold Showers00:04:14 - The benefits of cold showers and alternatives00:05:15 - Optional: Creativity through Reading or Morning Pages00:06:21 - Element 4: Planning Your Day00:07:27 - Creating an abridged version of your routine00:08:35 - Personalizing your morning routine00:09:28 - Call to action and closing remarksRESOURCESThe Artist Way, Julia CameronCOURSES🧠 Master Performance → https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance 🎯Free Focus Guide → https://tinyurl.com/GuideFocus CONNECT📕 BOOK ‘The Magic of Focus’ → https://tinyurl.com/TheMagicOfFocus💌 FRIDAY FOCUS, weekly magic → https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ ✨ LINKTREE → https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee  🎤 PODCAST → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/📝 BLOG →  https://thefocusbee.substack.com/🌟 LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart/ABOUT  💫 Hi, I’m Katie – engineer turned entrepreneur, and founder of ‘The Focus Bee’. I am award-winning, high-performance coach, speaker and trainer, and support high achievers – entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs and executives, to have focus & clarity so they can thrive in business & life. 🔥 My mission is to empower you to lead with Alignment & Purpose & Joy so that you can Connect with the Magic & Thrive!

(319) Dana L Cox: Take Resilience To The Next LevelIn this episode, we explore the concept of radical resets and resilience with our guest, Dana. We discuss the importance of feeling our emotions, reframing our relationship with failure, and the power of community support in overcoming challenges. Join us as we uncover practical steps to pivot in life and business while staying true to ourselves.SUBSCRIBE▶️ Subscribe to the channel: YouTube.com/@thefocusbee 🎤 Subscribe to the podcast → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/  CHAPTERS00:21 – 01:47: Understanding Radical Reset 01:47 – 02:33: The Importance of Feeling Emotions 02:33 – 04:24: Steps to Radical Reset 04:24 – 05:31: Learning to Pivot 05:31 – 07:36: Reframing Failure 07:36 - 10:58 - Supporting Entrepreneurs with Fear of Failure 10:58 – 12:39 - The Connection Between Body and Emotions 12:39 – 18:50 - Defining Personal Success 18:50 – 22:34 - Healthy vs. Toxic Resilience 22:34 – 36:36 The Power of Community Support 36:36 - Final Thoughts COURSES🧠 Master Performance → https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance 🎯Free Focus Guide → https://tinyurl.com/GuideFocus CONNECT📕 BOOK ‘The Magic of Focus’ → https://tinyurl.com/TheMagicOfFocus💌 FRIDAY FOCUS, weekly magic → https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ ✨ LINKTREE → https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee  🎤 PODCAST → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/📝 BLOG →  https://thefocusbee.substack.com/🌟 LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart/ ABOUT Dana L Cox:Dana’s mission is to shake up the world of coaching, consulting, training, and speaking by creating thriving communities and individuals. As an author and business consultant with over two decades of experience in senior leadership, her work has driven measurable growth and sustainable transformation.  CONNECT WITH Guest:🌟 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danalcox/ 🌟 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dana.browncox 🌟 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danabrowncox/ ABOUT  The Show💫 Hi, I’m Katie – engineer turned entrepreneur, and founder of ‘The Focus Bee’. I am award-winning, high-performance coach, speaker and trainer, and support high achievers – entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs and executives, to have focus & clarity so they can thrive in business & life. 🔥 My mission is to empower you to lead with Alignment & Purpose & Joy so that you can Connect with the Magic & Thrive! 

(318) How To Calm Your Nervous System Within Minutes In this episode, we share effective strategies to help you quickly calm your nervous system and de-stress in our busy, hectic world. SUBSCRIBE▶️ Subscribe to the channel: YouTube.com/@thefocusbee🎤 Subscribe to the podcast → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/  CHAPTERS00:00 – OO:13: Introduction Discussing the need to reset our nervous system.00:13 - 1:13: Grounding Importance of turning off technology and reconnecting with ourselves.01:13 – 2:23: Breathing Techniques Introduction to box breathing and coherent breathing methods.02:23 – 5:01: Sound Therapy Using calming sounds, music, and guided hypnosis for relaxation.05:01 – 7:10: Movement The benefits of physical movement, dancing, and shaking off stress.07:10 – 9:26: Warmth Utilizing warm showers and blankets to promote relaxation.09:26 – 10:35: Presence and Mindfulness Techniques to bring awareness to the present moment and calm the mind.10:35 – 12:00: Recap of Tips Summary of grounding, breathing, sound, movement, warmth, and mindfulness.COURSES🧠 Master Performance → https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance 🎯Free Focus Guide → https://tinyurl.com/GuideFocus CONNECT📕 BOOK ‘The Magic of Focus’ → https://tinyurl.com/TheMagicOfFocus💌 FRIDAY FOCUS, weekly magic → https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ ✨ LINKTREE → https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee  🎤 PODCAST → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/📝 BLOG →  https://thefocusbee.substack.com/🌟 LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart/  ABOUT  💫 Hi, I’m Katie – engineer turned entrepreneur, and founder of ‘The Focus Bee’. I am award-winning, high-performance coach, speaker and trainer, and support high achievers – entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs and executives, to have focus & clarity so they can thrive in business & life. 🔥 My mission is to empower you to lead with Alignment & Purpose & Joy so that you can Connect with the Magic & Thrive!

(317) Small Steps, Big Changes: Success With Tiny Habits! In this episode, we explore how we can leverage tiny habits to achieve significant growth in our lives and businesses. We discuss the importance of starting small, building lasting habits, and share practical micro habits that can enhance productivity, well-being, and overall performance. SUBSCRIBE▶️ Subscribe to the channel: YouTube.com/@thefocusbee🎤 Subscribe to the podcast → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/  CHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction: The concept of Tiny Habits and their impact on growth.00:03 - The Importance of Starting Small: Why big goals can lead to failure and the benefits of tiny habits.00:19 - Personal Experience with Meditation: How starting with two minutes of meditation transformed a practice.02:17 - The Power of Tiny Habits: Building lasting habits through small, consistent actions.03:26 - Micro Habit #1: Meditation: Benefits of a regular meditation practice.04:37 - Micro Habit #2: Cold Showers: How cold exposure can enhance resilience and alertness.05:40 - Micro Habit #3: Daily Setup Ritual: Structuring your day for clarity and focus.06:49 - Micro Habit #4: Daily Planning and Review: Setting outcomes and reflecting on achievements.09:02 - Micro Habit #5: Core Tasks on Post-Its: Prioritizing tasks effectively to manage workload.11:04 - Micro Habit #6: Lunch Walks: The benefits of movement and fresh air during the day.12:13 - Micro Habit #7: Preparing the Night Before: Setting up for success in the morning.14:35 - Recap of Micro Habits: Summary of the seven habits discussed.15:44 - Call to Action: Encouragement to share personal micro habits and subscribe.  RESOURCES-       Atomic Habits, James Clear-       Huberman Lab Podcast COURSES🧠 Master Performance → https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance 🎯Free Focus Guide → https://tinyurl.com/GuideFocus CONNECT📕 BOOK ‘The Magic of Focus’ → https://tinyurl.com/TheMagicOfFocus💌 FRIDAY FOCUS, weekly magic → https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ ✨ LINKTREE → https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee  🎤 PODCAST → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/📝 BLOG →  https://thefocusbee.substack.com/🌟 LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart/  ABOUT  💫 Hi, I’m Katie – engineer turned entrepreneur, and founder of ‘The Focus Bee’. I am award-winning, high-performance coach, speaker and trainer, and support high achievers – entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs and executives, to have focus & clarity so they can thrive in business & life. 🔥 My mission is to empower you to lead with Alignment & Purpose & Joy so that you can Connect with the Magic & Thrive!

(316) These 5 Core Books Changed My Life! In this episode, I share five impactful books that have significantly influenced my life and personal growth. We dive into the core lessons from each book and discuss how they can inspire and empower you on your journey. SUBSCRIBE▶️ Subscribe to the channel: YouTube.com/@thefocusbee🎤 Subscribe to the podcast → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/  CHAPTERS00:00:00 - Introduction to the five impactful books00:00:30 - Book 1: P/PC Balance and choosing our response00:04:37 - Book 2: ULP and Zone of Genius00:07:58 - Book 3: The significance of being present00:10:13 - Book 4: Reflection on the finite nature of time00:15:29 - Book 5: The beauty of existence and connection to the universe00:17:47 - Recap of the five books and their impact00:19:15 - Conclusion RESOURCESBooks mentioned in the episode: 📘 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven Covey → 7 Habits📗 The Big Leap, Gay Hendricks → The Big Leap📔The Power of Now, Eckart Tolle → The Power of Now📙 4000 Weeks, Oliver Burkeman → 4000 Weeks📖 Living Untethered, Michael Singer → Living Untethered COURSES🧠 Master Performance → https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance 🎯Free Focus Guide → https://tinyurl.com/GuideFocus CONNECT📕 BOOK ‘The Magic of Focus’ → https://tinyurl.com/TheMagicOfFocus💌 FRIDAY FOCUS, weekly magic → https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ ✨ LINKTREE → https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee   🎤 PODCAST → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/📝 BLOG →  https://thefocusbee.substack.com/🌟 LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart/   ABOUT  💫 Hi, I’m Katie – engineer turned entrepreneur, and founder of ‘The Focus Bee’. I am award-winning, high-performance coach, speaker and trainer, and support high achievers – entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs and executives, to have focus & clarity so they can thrive in business & life. 🔥 My mission is to empower you to lead with Alignment & Purpose & Joy so that you can Connect with the Magic & Thrive! #books #transformation #personalgrowth #spirituality 

(315) How To Work 4 Hours Per Day with Deep Work In this episode, we explore how to incorporate deep work into our daily routines to boost productivity and focus. We share practical strategies and insights from Cal Newport's principles, emphasizing the importance of creating an environment conducive to deep work, embracing boredom, reducing shallow tasks, and eliminating distractions. SUBSCRIBE▶️ Subscribe to the channel: YouTube.com/@thefocusbee🎤 Subscribe to the podcast → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/  CHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction to Deep Work00:06 - Importance of Deep Work01:06 - Rule 1: Carve Out Time for Deep Work02:11 - Rule 2: Embrace Boredom03:21 - Overcoming Resistance in Deep Work04:27 - Taking Breaks to Recharge05:32 - Rule 3: Reduce Shallow Work06:51 - Rule 4: Limit Distractions07:57 - Finding Your Best Time for Deep Work09:01 - Setting Clear Outcomes for Deep Work09:59 - Time Management Tips for Core Activities11:02 - Conclusion and Personal Reflections on Deep Work12:13 - Call to Action and EngagementCOURSES🧠 Master Performance → https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance 🎯Free Focus Guide → https://tinyurl.com/GuideFocus CONNECT📕 BOOK ‘The Magic of Focus’ → https://tinyurl.com/TheMagicOfFocus💌 FRIDAY FOCUS, weekly magic → https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ ✨ LINKTREE → https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee   🎤 PODCAST → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/📝 BLOG →  https://thefocusbee.substack.com/🌟 LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart/   ABOUT  💫 Hi, I’m Katie – engineer turned entrepreneur, and founder of ‘The Focus Bee’. I am award-winning, high-performance coach, speaker and trainer, and support high achievers – entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs and executives, to have focus & clarity so they can thrive in business & life. 🔥 My mission is to empower you to lead with Alignment & Purpose & Joy so that you can Connect with the Magic & Thrive!  #deepwork #entrepreneurs #focusbee #productivity #founders