The Superabound Podcast

You've probably heard the saying, "Your network is your net worth." Clever. And true.  Yet for business owners and leaders, where the stakes are high and the demands on you are so great, your network needs to be more than just some friends at work. A support network takes the idea of a business network and extends it to all the people and roles that allow you to thrive as a business owner or leader so you can achieve your full vision. In this episode you will discover: How to support your emotional well-being with a strong network How to choose mentors, coaches, and non-work friends who help you maintain perspective and also have fun How to have a vibrant network even if you hate the idea of "networking" For full show notes and transcript visit https://besuperabound.com/podcast/264-creating-your-support-network

“Once upon a time…” Those words are literally magical. They change how people listen.  When we hear them, our defenses drop and we pay closer attention because we know we’re about to hear a story.  And yet, leaders often forget to share their best stories with their teams, thinking that data and directives will be more powerful.  But the opposite is true. Pie charts, graphs, and deadlines that are missing the bigger picture and the human connection fail to create motivation and connection in your team. In this episode you will discover: How to find your best stories and tell them in a way that will motivate your team Which personal stories will give you strength when things get tough, and which will drain it Why stories from your own life are more powerful than those from even the biggest celebrities For the full show notes and transcript visit the page here.

We’ve all been there: you have all the best intentions for getting a good night’s sleep and end up scrolling on your phone until late. Or you have a plan for giving difficult feedback to a team member, only to find dozens of reasons why it’s not the right time, or place, or wording…  And so the stress and feelings of overwhelm build as your desire to do the right thing fizzles into a vague sense of being powerless.  In this week’s episode, master coaches Erin Aquin and Steve Haase reveal the underlying causes of not following through and how to create a habit of doing what’s good for you. You will discover: How not to feel shame for not following through, but instead to get curious and creative How to become friends with discomfort so that you gain the benefits of doing hard things How to craft your social circles to make it easier to do things you truly want to do For the full transcript and show notes visit https://besuperabound.com/podcast/episode-262-why-you-don't-do-what's-good-for-you

Your health is your true wealth, and the source of your long-term success as a business owner or leader.  And yet, we often find it hard to prioritize our own well-being in the midst of all the responsibilities of leadership.  No more. This week’s episode of the podcast will illuminate one of the biggest challenges to prioritizing your well-being: having strong boundaries. Or as we like to call it, establishing your Personal Filter. You will discover: Why it’s sometimes so hard to say no to things we don’t want to do, and how to shift your mindset for better boundaries Why your personal filter never gets better on its own, and how to strengthen it  The telltale signs that you are leaking energy, and what to do about it How to mentally close the door on something that is taking up more of your attention than you’d like For the full transcript and show notes visit https://besuperabound.com/podcast/episode-261-the-hardest-part-of-taking-care-of-yourself

Running a business or leading a team can take its toll. If you don’t manage your energy, time, and mind well, you can find yourself feeling run down and burnt out. The solution is not simply to “suck it up,” work harder, or even to spend more time on self care. The way to avoid burnout as a leader is to prioritize what matters most and stay true to that over time. We show you how in this episode. You will discover: The problem with self care that causes so many people to neglect it and suffer How to extract yourself from being “fire-fighter” and focus on more fulfilling work How you might be unknowingly worsening the blow of setbacks, and how to handle them more gracefully For the full transcript and show notes visit https://besuperabound.com/podcast/episode-260-avoiding-burnout

Vision and purpose are central not only to our business, but to all of our clients. Sometimes businesses forget that in order for your business vision to be realized, you need effective leadership and adequate financial resources. The hard truth is without these two things your business won’t last. Sadly we saw that play out with a local organization this week who just closed the doors and let both their customers and their entire team know via email. This is not just a simple “whoopsie”. This is a drastic failure at many levels and will have negative ripple effects across their entire industry as a result. Today we are holding back nothing, so if you ever hear yourself saying that money isn’t important to you or that your own leadership training can wait take the time to listen to this one and see how you feel about it afterwards.

Creativity is essential to business because it is how you bring to life the next new thing. It’s how you grow.  But despite creativity’s importance in being an effective leader, too many people think they don’t have enough of it or believe that they can’t develop it. In this episode, we will dispel those very unhelpful beliefs and give you tools to increase your creativity in business and life. You will discover: An easy mindset shift to spark ideas anytime you feel like you’re in a creative rut How to use focused intention to get a boost of creativity A nighttime ritual to tap into the power of your subconscious to create solutions The words leaders use about their creativity that block their full potential, and what to say instead   For the full transcript and show notes visit https://besuperabound.com/podcast/episode-258-creativity-for-leaders-and-entrepreneurs

Business owners that succeed have one thing in common: They are bold enough to take an idea and bring it to life.   To listen to a creative whisper and build, not only a business, but an entire life around it takes guts and on this episode Erin is going to share how to be bold in your business without being inauthentic to your vision and values.   If you want to be more bold or just want to explore the mechanics of what it takes to grow in big ways this episode is just what you need.   You will discover: what real boldness is (hint: it isn't about power poses and yelling over your competitors) why being bold doesn't always feel so bold the inspiration to tap into your own wisdom to take your next bold step   This is an episode every entrepreneur and leader needs to hear right now.   For the full show notes and transcript visit https://besuperabound.com/podcast/episode-257-how-to-be-bold-in-business

Doors to the Superabound Coach Certification are closing next week and we want to help you decide if this is the best place for you to enhance your skills as a leader and a coach. While we truly believe everyone who leads a team or coaches business owners will benefit from this certification process, we know you might still have some questions. We hope to answer them in less than 15 minutes on today's bonus podcast episode, including: Will this help me in my day job and my own business? How are the Superabound tools different than what I have learned from other coach and leadership programs? I have such a busy schedule already. Will I feel overwhelmed by this program? Will this help my company make more money? How much personal attention will I get in this training? And more.   Listen here now and if you are ready to claim your spot before the doors close, click here to register for The Superabound Coach Certification Program now.

You may have heard that coaching your team results in higher productivity, increased engagement, and an overall better work experience for your people. It’s a popular concept these days, but knowing it and actually doing it are two different things.  This week’s podcast will help you understand what it takes to be an effective coach for your team. You will discover: How to tap into your team’s creativity and increase their sense of ownership at work How to help your people rise to their highest potential, without adding any new training programs or classes What are the crucial differences between coaching a client and coaching a direct report, and how to navigate them How to create a culture of vulnerability so people feel safe and like their voice matters Click here for the full show notes