Business Tao with George Kao

Jen Louden is a personal growth pioneer who helped launch the self-care movement with her first book "The Woman’s Comfort Book". She's the author of several additional books on well-being, whole living, and creating, with the latest being "Why Bother? Discover the Desire for What’s Next". Her books have inspired more than a million women in 9 languages. Jen has spoken around the world on self-care, written a national magazine column, and even sat on Oprah's couch talking about the power of retreats. She believes self-love + world-love = wholeness for all. Check out Jen's coaching program for women writers of all levels and genres:https://jenniferlouden.com/write-now/Comment on the video here:https://youtu.be/VYQwyvjlXt8 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

I share this “secret” with many creators -- I don’t feel inspired until I’ve already started creating... as short as 5 minutes, upwards of 45 minutes.I often feel uninspired. But I am willing to try.It’s how I start my work most of the time. This very video was recorded in an uninspired mood:https://youtu.be/RTKSIu3N9wI(Add your comments there if you'd like.) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

Many spiritual teachers fall prey to the idea of "means to an end"... let the marketers do whatever they do to get us an audience, so that we can do our "real" work with the clients...Those teachers don’t understand that their marketing itself is impacting many more people, compared to the smaller numbers who sign up to work with them. Their public presence (messaging and branding) is influencing many more minds and hearts than they realize.In other words, your marketing itself is a core part of your ministry/client work.To comment on this episode:https://youtu.be/4Y7voUC63OE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

Have you ever heard that “sales is a numbers game”? According to that idea, you just have to “pitch” your services to a lot of people, and some of them will become your clients. Many sales trainers teach this: “Every no means you are closer to a YES!” If you’ve actually tried this, you know that it’s brutal... To most of us heart-based people, trying to “sell” a lot feels intimidating. We feel that it’s an inauthentic way of connecting with others. What if there was an alternative way to think about it, that felt more aligned with the heart… and perhaps more effective in the long-term?​Try what I teach in this video and let me know how it goes for you:https://youtu.be/gTZfUluecZA This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

Interview with Mark Walsh, founder of Embodiment Conference and Certification of Embodiment Coaching -- where we discussed the primacy of self-care and self-regulation.Main website: https://embodimentunlimited.comPodcast: https://embodiedfacilitator.com/the-embodiment-podcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfgLCTiNzVpIeL_j7Icxh8w**To watch the video or comment on this episode:https://youtu.be/2F6N2UQ8yZE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

Sorry a bit of cussing involved here...Movements/causes don't work out because individuals don't have their sh*t together:1. Their productivity systems are unformed / all over the place.2. Even once they have their productivity systems in place, they don't practice showing up everyday with joy for their work.... In my work, I sometimes get to do what I love. The rest of the time? I love what I do.3. Leaders often become leaders without having adequately developed their inner wisdom and impulse control, to deal gracefully with human conflict, their base desires, and leading people well.Watch video or add comment here:https://youtu.be/LNXZanU8B0w This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

Find the date and time of the webinar, and sign up, here: www.GeorgeKao.com/SuccessFor most of my life I’ve been interested in what “success” means. Perhaps similar to you, I’ve read many books and attended many webinars on the subject. The past 12 years of building a business – and teaching entrepreneurship to thousands of others – have shown me that real fulfillment is based on one’s own authentic pathway to success.To experience success, we need to continually redefine what success means to us, and to confirm that our daily actions are aligned with what we understand to be our pathway towards success.For example, what helps you feel like you’re on the right track, when it comes to your career, finances, and life purpose?Join me – and dozens of kindred spirits who care about succeeding with their authentic self – for a webinar experience where we will work on our own definition and pathway of success. I will, of course, share mine with you. More importantly, I’ll suggest a framework for you to craft your own.To see the date/time of this event and to sign up to attend for free -- www.GeorgeKao.com/SuccessWill there be a recording?1. If you are able to attend live, and fill out the feedback form, you will receive the recording of BOTH sessions for free.2. If you cannot attend live, you can later buy the recordings of both sessions for approximately $75 USD.3. Or you can join TLC 2022 – https://www.GeorgeKao.com/TLC – the recordings are included as a bonus. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

I’m strict about showing up, lenient about results, and gentle to bring myself back to focus again and again.This is opposite of what many people do... Comment about this video here:https://youtu.be/KHUDMH2wKRQ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

Tyson is a Spiritual Business Coach and the creator of the free Facebook Group called "The Serving Circle" for spiritual entrepreneurs who would like to find creative, heartfelt ways to collaborate and grow as one. Since 2016 it has been his mission to help online spiritual entrepreneurs, coaches, and healers create more reach, impact, and income in their business by integrating spirituality with profitable business strategies.He is also the host of the ‘Awaken Your Business’ Podcast and believes that you can elevate the consciousness of the planet through spiritual business success.We discuss:- How to build an online community that is engaging- The difference a community can make for your business.Here's how you can join the serving circle and start collaborating with your soul tribe. Jump into the Serving Circle FB Group using this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theservingcircle You will then be given the welcome pack and all the links to join the collaboration zoom calls. To comment on this episode:https://youtu.be/gCIRnK741No This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

To accomplish worthwhile tasks with enough time (rather than doing things last minute), it’s a good strategy to schedule multiple appointments with yourself to work on that project and make gradual progress.However, what if the appointment passes, and you didn't work on that project like you planned to?The most common reactions:1. Ignoring the fact that you didn’t work on it.2. Self-blame for having failed to work on it.Neither of these are healthy responses. Let's talk about each. Then I'll share my recommendations.Watch video or add comment here:https://youtu.be/-xY2Aig4gLA This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com