Have you heard of the Being Boss podcast? If so, you’ll know my guest today – one half of the BB duo – Emily Thompson.
If not, you’re in for a treat.
In this episode, I interview Emily about what it means to be the boss of your business and your life.
We cover a lot of juicy mindset topics, and we discuss Emily & Kathleen’s new book – Being Boss.
I loved talking with Emily, and I hope you get a lot out of this episode!
In other news… I introduce you to something very exciting happening on the pod in July!
Listen below to find out more!
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Quotes and highlights from this episode:
- Emily started with her first business at age 18 and her career has shifted and changed many times since then.
- It is very unlikely that you are going to find the things you are going to do for the rest of your life early on.
- Confidence is a muscle – the more you work it the stronger it gets.
- “Find the ways to remind yourself that you are awesome at what you’re doing or you will figure it out along the way.” {Emily}
- Being stuck in fear will not allow you to lead a fulfilling life and work.
- “Confidence is something you will have to practise and you will always have to practise.” {Emily}
- Look for proof in your past experiences of times the thing that scared you worked out.
- Take a breather from the problem – get some perspective and change gears and then come back with fresh eyes.
- Entrepreneurs are making it up and figuring it out as they go along.
- “We are all experimenting. You have to be willing to do the experiments and take the risks.” {Jess}
- The more you try the more you will fail – get comfortable with failure to allow you try new ways and new things.
- When things are no longer fulfilling in your business it is time to let consider what you need to change to get back to fulfillment.
- “There are times when a dream job is no longer dreamy.” {Emily}
- Systems and process are very important to business it is important to leave space to be creative.
- “You can systemise yourself into a rut where you don’t have the space to allow your creative juices to be flowing.” {Emily}
- Find out more about Emily, the podcast, and the Being Boss book here.