The Superabound Podcast

If you want to succeed in your business or at work, you need to grow as a leader. That's because being a better leader helps you get the results your business needs in a way that simply isn't possible if you lack those people skills. In today's episode, Dr. Yeng Yang breaks down the principles she uses to lead her teams and handle tough situations in a professional environment. You will discover: Why trust and authenticity are necessary for leadership and how to practice them How to build professional relationships that go beyond small talk and lead to real connection as well as results The importance of vision and how to use it to unite people through challenging times For the full show notes and transcript visit: https://besuperabound.com/podcast/303-leading-through-relationships-and-authenticity

Is it just us, or are there more scammers than ever selling quick fixes to tough business problems? Whether it's promising to fill your calendar with qualified prospects, automate your entire life with AI, or some other too-good-to-be-true offer, it can be tempting to believe that someone out there has figured out the secret to your biggest problem. But more often than not, it's just sleazy marketing aimed at the biggest pain points that business owners and leaders face. To help you avoid wasting your precious time, money, and energy on what is likely a scam—and the resulting fallout for your brand and future prospect relationships—we share the mindset tools that will help you not get lured in, and to invest in your own solutions instead. You will discover: Why trust must always be at the heart of the sales process, and how to build it with prospects How to use your vision and values to crack the code of whatever problem you're facing What to listen for when vetting potential service providers for a big task in your business To get the full show notes and transcript, visit: https://besuperabound.com/podcast/302-dont-get-scammed-by-quick-fixes

Why is it so hard to ask for what you want sometimes? Even the most confident leaders get tripped up with this one. It's because asking for what you want makes you vulnerable. You show other people how you need them. And that can be a scary thing. But it also empowers you by inviting others to contribute, and frees you from pretending you can do it all yourself.  In this episode you will discover: How to overcome the hesitation of asking for what you want and make clear requests instead Why it's okay to benefit personally when you ask for something, and how not to back away from it How to get through feeling out of control or weak, and emerge even stronger on the other side For the full show notes and transcript, visit: https://besuperabound.com/podcast/301-learning-to-ask-for-what-you-want

Change is one of the hardest things there is for a person to do. Just look at how many people out there feel stuck, or might actually be stuck without even knowing it.   And even if you may know what to do in order to change, actually doing it is often another story. And a much rarer one.   But after 300 podcast episodes and over 5 years running a coaching business, Erin has some thoughts on the topic. She and Steve discuss what they’ve learned over the years helping people make real changes in their lives.   You will discover: Why you don’t have to become a totally different person to make the most important changes in your life How to use internal static or “negative energy” to help you make shifts in behavior What inner ingredient is necessary before you can make any outward changes that last, and how to get it For the full show notes and transcript, visit: https://besuperabound.com/podcast/300-what-it-takes-to-truly-change-your-life

You may not think you have a problem with goals, but if you find yourself: Feeling low on energy or motivation Dreading Mondays Reaching milestones but not feeling fulfilled  Working on things without knowing why Chances are you might be in what we call the Goal Swamp. This is where you're working hard but not getting anywhere you're super proud of.  The good news is that you're not the problem (you never are, btw). The issues is in how society teaches us to think about goals. In this episode, you will discover: Why we set goals that don't fulfill us and how to change that habit How to tap into your emotions to create lanterns—or goals with soul Why self-awareness is the starting point for escaping the goal swamp, and how to build it  For the full show notes and transcript visit: https://besuperabound.com/podcast/299-get-out-of-the-goal-swamp

As a leader you've no doubt experienced being bulldozed. You know, those times when a colleague is:  Talking over you Making decisions that affect you without checking in Boxing you out of a situation Or any number of ways that we can feel not seen and not important. It's painful. But the good news is that there are ways to respond to this that lead to you being more empowered as a leader. In this episode, you will discover: How to respond in the moment when you feel misunderstood or angry How to create a safe space for when people just need to vent, and when to jump in with support How to set and share boundaries that make it harder for others to bulldoze you For the full show notes and transcript visit: https://besuperabound.com/podcast/298-when-you're-being-bulldozed

If you procrastinate on work... If you find yourself dreading certain meetings or conversations... If you experience self-doubt that blocks you from making progress on your dreams... ...you're probably using pressure as a major source of fuel for your work.  The thing is, pressure can be effective at times. Deadlines focus the mind and many people rise to their best when there's an audience present. But to access your most creative ideas and solutions, you need a different source of fuel. One that doesn't deplete you when you use it. Listen and explore: How to create a container for your work that virtually guarantees that inspiration or playfulness will be your fuel instead of pressure Why swapping out "goals" for "lanterns" allows you to shift your inner state away from tension towards one of ease How to set up your day for the best chance of finding a state of flow while working Magic, wonder, and creativity is always just a breath away. This episode will help you tap into yours. For the full show notes and transcript visit: https://besuperabound.com/podcast/297-achievement-without-pressure

Trust. It's the key ingredient for any good relationship. And creating it in your team is how you grow. Trust in your team allows you to delegate, to communicate, to mentor and inspire them. Building trust is not just how you win, but it's the best way to win. Trust always feels good. But it isn't easy to create, since there are so many ways people (including ourselves) can fall short and break that trust. In this week's episode, Erin and Steve explore: Which actions build trust in your leadership, and which erode it How to make a mistake and still build trust How to make it easier for people to ask for help, admit mistakes, and trust each other Other topics include: the power of a sincere apology, leading by example in creating culture, practicing transparency to create trust, the role of values and vision in trust, the trust quilt, when it's okay to micro-manage, and more. For the full show notes and transcript of the episode visit: https://besuperabound.com/podcast/296-building-a-culture-of-trust

Do you ever feel stuck in fire-fighting mode in your business? Or like the feeling of overwhelm is a too-frequent companion? These may be early signs of burnout.  And if you've listened to this podcast for a while, you've probably heard Erin's burnout story. But we haven't spoken much about Steve's.  This week's episode includes a sneak peek into the upcoming Superabound book, sharing the story of Steve's journey down the path to burnout, and what you can learn from it to protect your own energy and wellbeing. The fact is, most people don't often realize they're close to burning out until it's too late. And yes, this includes coaches, yoga teachers, and even people you consider to be great leaders. To help you assess and prevent burnout in your own life, we explore: How to recognize burnout signs early and turn them around The impact of "static" on your mindset and relationships, and how to shift gently shift it Where to find your best sources of unbiased support and perspective Other topics include: burnout as a continuum, the role of our human "negativity bias" on burnout, taking breaks for the body-mind-spirit, striking the balance between vulnerability and confidence as a leader, why it's okay to ask for help, and more. For the full show notes and transcript visit: https://besuperabound.com/podcast/295-assessing-burnout-as-a-leader

If you want to grow your business, one of the best ways to do that is by selling to bigger, more sophisticated—or what we call "high impact"—customers. It is something we've helped our clients do, and done ourselves both in our own business and in the corporate high-tech roles we've had. But the path to selling to high impact clients isn't always easy or straightforward. It's not as simple as updating your LinkedIn profile and doubling your rates. You need to establish trust and credibility in that new market, all without alienating your existing clients and revenue streams. In this episode, we explore some of the ways to make that leap successfully.  You will discover: How to increase your income and impact while maintaining your integrity and values The role of continuing education (i.e. product improvement) in confidently charging more How to use the vision for your business to fuel your shift towards higher impact clients We also explore: creating premium products and packages, using client feedback to inform product roadmap, the importance of client communication in growing your business, authenticity in leadership, managing the fear of rejection that can come with a change in prices, and more. For the full show notes and transcript, visit https://besuperabound.com/podcast/294-working-with-high-impact-customers