Business Tao with George Kao

1 -- Step by doable step will take you to any vision of success you are committed to. 2 -- Every step has the deeper, more valuable opportunity, to practice a bit more of your Higher Self.Watch video or add comment here:https://youtu.be/YHuyRsp4aCM 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

This is hands-down my favorite program to facilitate. I’m inspired by the vision of helping solopreneurs be joyfully productive, organized, better at boundaries and self-care, and excellent at daily prioritizing their time and energy. All of our businesses could thrive and our personal lives be far more balanced and joyful.Get all the details of the program (including the list of topics I mentioned in this episode) at this website: https://www.GeorgeKao.com/TLC 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

For 12 years and running I've hosted a free webinar on New Years Day. If you'd like to join me, and meet other listeners of this podcast, check out the info here:https://www.georgekao.com/joyfulproIt's free to attend live, or you can buy the recording later. Perhaps I'll see you there.~George Kao 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

In this deep conversation, Mira Rao and I discuss the concepts of Resilience, Stress, Polyvagal Theory and the neurobiology of trauma, the difference between coaching & therapy, what is embodiment and authentic expression?, and why many of us (with people-pleasing tendencies) aren't setting goals that are really authentic to one's Self. When you understand your biology in terms of how you respond to stress, you'll empower yourself with new options that feel more true to you.Mira Rao is a Resilience and Embodiment Coach who has been practicing yoga for 25 years, and teaching yoga and body-based therapy for 10. She completed studies in Linguistics and Journalism, holds an MBA and is currently completing a Masters in Counseling at Notre Dame University.People seek her out when they’re burnt out on getting stuck in their past in therapy or whitewashing their pain with toxic positivity in coaching. They want to BOTH release old trauma and stress patterns, learn deep and steady self compassion AND make significant changes in their life to move forward with resilience and confidence. Mira teaches them practical ways to develop routines and rituals for embodied resilience that help them work through unresolved traumas, deal better with challenges and stress and start moving towards what they truly want in their lives.Mira Rao Website: https://www.mirarao.com.auYou'll find her Embodied Envisioning webinar/workshop there.Mira's social media links:https://www.instagram.com/miraraocoaching/https://www.facebook.com/MiraRaoCoaching/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mira-rao-resilience-and-embodiment-coach-60085515/ 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 of the blocks to creating content can be solved by one mindset shift:Make your content for just 1 person at a time.Don’t write for “the world”.Don’t make videos for “your audience.”​That kind of approach can easily cause performance anxiety, which blocks you from showing up consistently.​.. Instead, imagine that you are talking to just 1 person… someone you feel comfortable talking to, someone who loves your ideas.Comment on this video here:https://youtu.be/-Hkw0EyrBGM 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

Your work -- and the way you show up -- is of deep unique value to thousands (maybe millions) of people, most of whom have yet to discover you. It's your great privilege and opportunity to do what you can to reach them. Comment on this video:https://youtu.be/a17rDzmbpjs 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

What do I mean by “authenticity” in the context of business and marketing, especially for us self-employed professionals?Authenticity is to practice having no agenda, other than these purposes:1. Genuine expression of your best self2. Enjoyment of the process3. Heart-based service4. Friendship… and thus playful collaboration!Let’s explore each idea…Watch the video or comment here:https://youtu.be/C6S8dK9il6w 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

When working, are you aware of your facial expression, your body posture, your breathing?The more challenging the project, the more tense your face and body might get. This doesn’t help you to do better work. Yet it increases stress.Years ago I started practicing what I call “calm joyful focus”, which is to practice noticing, throughout the day, my body expression as I work, especially my face.Instead of furrowed eyebrows and pursed lips, I consciously relax my face, and hold a soft, gentle smile.In this video, I demonstrate:https://youtu.be/ZurThxVCeTc 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

It’s sad when I see people seeking quick and easy money.Often, they seek it because they are actually exhausted with work, and life. “If I could only solve this problem of money, then I can really have the freedom to live life on my terms.”That mindset provides little defense against unscrupulous people who are selling some system that will supposedly earn quick and easy money.Watch the video or add your comments here:https://youtu.be/-6AArQ4nG4A 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

You don't need a marketing funnel to succeed in business.To comment on this and/or to read the blog post:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-i-dont-like-marketing-funnels-george-kao**Business Planning Live Course coming up... info here:https://www.georgekao.com/intro 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