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You’ve probably heard it said that “Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right.” And when it comes to thinking positive and limiting beliefs, that couldn’t be more true.Today I’m excited to introduce you to a very special guest and good friend of mine, James Wedmore, who is here to shed some light on these things we call limiting beliefs and teach you how we create them, why we have them, and what to do to reframe any that might be limiting you.If you don’t know James Wedmore, then you’re in for a treat. For the past 10 years, James has taught entrepreneurs and online business owners how to ditch the “hustle” mentality and create success from the inside out.James Wedmore and I agree that your success doesn’t depend on how much time, energy, or effort you put in.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’S EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:What the heck limiting beliefs even areWhy limiting beliefs prevent you from getting the results in life and in business that you wantThe two types of limiting beliefs you createWhy thinking positive and being more productive aren’t enough to hit your goalsThe surprisingly simple method to align your limiting beliefs with the outcomes you want in life (HINT: This is which is where things become truly effortLESS).  Episode Links:Check out James' podcasts: The Mind Your Business Podcast and James Wedmore -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Have you ever struggled to figure out how to get motivated at work, or in any area of your life?Most industry “experts” claim that all you need to do when you’re feeling unmotivated is to be more disciplined and take more action, but they’re wrong.Being more disciplined doesn’t help you understand why motivation disappears in the first place, and once you know how to overcome a lack of motivation at work or in any area of your life, it’ll never be a hindrance to you hitting your goals again.WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER:The major mistake that keeps you feeling unmotivated, stuck, and strugglingWhy motivation seems to vanish into thin air (and how to get it back)The one powerful inner shift that will help you stop feeling unmotivated and start seeing results that stickThe surprising cause of lack of motivation at work, and the secret truth about motivation that even smart entrepreneurs don’t understand, so you can stay on your game no matter what challenges come your way. -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Thinking back to the early days of my business with no experience and no budget to hire help, I had to figure out a LOT of things on my own. Learning how to ask for help was one of them.If you know you need help when it comes to growing your business but aren’t sure how to get it, then listen closely to this episode because I’m going to show you how to get the support you need.The faster you can hone the skill of recognizing when you need help, then learning how to ask for help, the faster you’ll grow — plain and simple.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’S EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:The staggering cost of NOT asking for help (and why it’s not quicker or cheaper for you to do it yourself) Why learning how to ask for help is a sign of strength, not weakness The surprising mindset shift that will dramatically improve your productivity and help you get the support you needMy favorite outsourcing tools you can steal right now (especially if you have a limited budget)PLUS I’ll let you in on one neat psychology trick that makes asking for help easier and (almost always) guarantees you an emphatic “yes!” -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Wish you knew how to build more confidence?Today’s guest on the show is the talented Kate Crocco, a psychotherapist, author, and confidence coach who specializes in teaching ambitious female leaders how to build confidence and navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.She’s here today to help you learn how to achieve success faster, simply by developing the positive mindset you need to succeed.Kate is on a mission to empower women to go after their dreams by first breaking down the walls and fears that hold them back from greatness.She’s broken down industry barriers and shattered the walls of her comfort zone to pursue her dreams, write multiple books, and show thousands of women how to build unshakeable confidence, too.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’S EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: The surprising truth about where confidence actually comes fromHow to follow that voice inside of you, even when you’re afraid of what it’s sayingThe fastest way to crush your fear of getting visibleThe one simple mindset shift that helps you overcome the fear of rejectionPLUS, Kate will give you an inside peek at the traditional book publishing process, and share three steps you can take right now if you have a book you want to write. Episode Links:Check out Kate's podcast: The Accidental Homeschool Mama -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome to Part II of this special two-part Episode series: healing from trauma and finding the new normal in a post-COVID world.If you jumped straight to this episode without listening to the one before this, I highly recommend you go back and listen to Episode 13 first, because that’s where we laid the foundation for what we’re diving into today on recovering from trauma.In order to find a new normal with any curveball life throws your way, it’s important to first understand what trauma is and what happens on an emotional level when you experience trauma (which is what we did in the previous episode), and what needs to happen next so you can find your new normal and feel safe and secure once again (which is what we’ll dive into today).WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’S EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:How our innate need for survival can either help or hurt you in finding a new normalThe action steps you can take right now to heal from trauma and better prepare yourself for any period of life’s uncertainty The underrated silver lining to recovering from trauma How to strengthen your resilience through uncertain and difficult timesNow is the time to equip yourself with the tools you need to handle any crisis that comes your way, without falling victim to the stress, and fear that so many others choose to let overwhelm them. You might even walk away from this episode with a new normal that was even better than the normal you knew before.  -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

The global COVID-19 outbreak has caused people to deal with uncertainty in ways they never have before.Life as we know it has been flipped on its head. If you’re like most, you’re ready for things to get back to normal and to heal from trauma this pandemic has caused.While it stirs up a lot of negative emotions like fear, anxiety, stress, overwhelm, desperation, frustration, even anger… it is possible to feel happy, deal with uncertainty, and heal from trauma in spite of it all, and inside of today’s episode, I’m going to show you how.In order to find your new normal, both in this situation and with any curveball life throws your way, it’s important to first understand:what trauma iswhat happens on an emotional level when you experience trauma, and what needs to happen next so that you can feel safe and secure once again, deal with uncertainty and ultimately heal from traumaThere’s a lot to unpack here, which is why this special episode is broken out into two parts: first, to lay the foundation on how to deal with uncertainty; then, to identify the next best action steps to take to heal from trauma so you can feel happy once again. What I won’t give you is a checklist of things to feel happy, like get 8 hours of sleep and take your vitamins and get fresh air like all the experts out there on the news are touting, because giving you more things to do, (especially with no real reason for doing them), doesn’t help you long-term. And I’m here to help.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’S EPISODE, YOU’LL KNOW WHERE trauma really comes fromWHY your perception of trauma makes a big difference in how you’re able to show up in the world and to perform to the best of your ability in lifeThe difference between  “big T trauma” and “little t trauma”The reason why it’s so important to learn how to deal with uncertainty, and work through and heal from traumaConcrete ways to deal with uncertainty that you can use right now to feel happy, safe, and secure once again and heal from traumaFair warning: this episode it’s not for the faint of heart. It’s definitely not for those who aren’t willing to take a deeper look at what’s really going on under the surface on how to deal with uncertainty and heal from trauma.If you’re serious about learning how to take charge of your emotional and psychological wellbeing and heal from trauma so you can find your new normal, then pop in those earbuds and let’s dive in! Then, make sure you join me back next week when we dive into Part 2 of this episode series, where I’ll show you how to find your new normal so you can feel happy and find your rhythmSupport the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Building self-confidence is one of the most critical skills for success as an entrepreneur.But when self-doubt creeps in and undermines your progress, overcoming imposter syndrome can feel like an impossible challenge.Lucky for you, today’s special and award winning inspirational speaker, author, and American Ninja Warrior finalist, Hoan Do, is here to give you practical advice you can use right now to build self confidence so you can do what you’ve been put on this earth to do and leave your mark on the world.WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’S EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO: Overcome imposter syndrome and embrace your unique identityCultivate and build the self-confidence of a seven-figure entrepreneurFlip the self-doubt script so you can get paid to do more of what you loveStart building a legacy and leave your mark on the world  -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

When you’re an entrepreneur, burnout is inevitable… unless you’re equipped to take care of yourself by understanding where burnout really comes from and why it happens at such a high rate among people who are working every day pursuing their passion and their dream. Don’t worry -- if you’re suffering from burnout, it’s easier to get your mojo back than you might think.As the CEO of a company focused on helping entrepreneurs scale their business without burning out, it *might* come as a surprise to learn that I have a HUGE problem with the self-care movement trending today.It’s because the "quick fix tips" that are touted as solutions to bounce back from burnout.What’s wrong with burnout tips like these? Listen into today’s episode and find out!WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’S EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:The surprising truth about stress, and why it can’t be “managed” The self care practices that aren’t worth your time and what burnout really meansHow to take care of yourself without feeling guiltyPLUS: The #1 reason why taking care of yourself first is the quickest way to achieve entrepreneurial success and preventing burnout -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

How many times have you ever struggled to know how to stay focused at work?...Googled “best productivity tips” in a futile attempt to improve your productivity?...Heard the stats on why multitasking is bad, but can’t seem to stop doing it?Lack of focus ranks among the most common complaints I hear from the busy entrepreneurs and ambitious leaders I work with.But I’m here today to tell you that it’s not a focus problem you have… it’s a clarity problem.Inside of today’s episode, you’re going to discover why.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL ALSO LEARN:The hidden dangers of multitasking (and its staggering cost to your bottom line) Why run-of-the-mill ‘focus techniques’ and ‘productivity tips don’t work How to stay focused, even when the unexpected happens PLUS: the few productivity tips that are worth your time to maximize how to stay focused -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

 Scaling a business based on the belief that you need to work harder and hustle more will only leave you frustrated, discouraged, and stuck.That’s because all the small business growth strategies in the world won’t fix a broken mindset.When Christina first came to me, she was struggling to grow her business like she wanted to, despite working at her max and applying all of the small business growth strategies her industry leaders told her to do.I remember Christina telling me, “It felt like there was a huge gap between where I was, and where I wanted to be. I started wondering, is this all there is to life?” Inside today’s exclusive episode you’ll hear how Christina’s life transformed when she started applying the Visionary Leader Formula™ to her business, and how it resulted in faster progress and higher profits than she’d ever experienced from all of the other programs and conferences she’d previously invested in, combined. She shares ultimately her secrets to scaling a business quickly and efficiently.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER HOW SHE...Went from making virtually $0 in sales to grossing $3 MILLION+ in revenue in a single month while scaling a business Became recognized as the top two salesperson in her region and named Sales Manager of her own branchLearned how to identify and let go of the underlying limiting beliefs holding her back, while scaling a businessOpened the door to incredible new opportunities she would never have experienced otherwiseHas successfully streamlined her operations and kept her business on this trajectory for 2+ years sinceEpisode Links:Check out Christina's podcast: The Dharma Diaries -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.