Hire Like You Mean It -Systems, Support & the CEO Shift with Kate Lenihan
Ever feel like you're constantly busy but never quite getting ahead in your business? In this episode, I’m joined by my client and hiring expert Kate Lenihan, and we’re pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to make your first VA hire work. We’re talking messy mistakes (yes, I’ve made them), how to know when you’re ready, and why hiring someone isn’t a magic fix unless you approach it properly. This one's for the business owners who are ready to stop doing it all and finally get the support they actually need.Highlights:(06:01) When is the right time to hire?(09:45) The hidden cost of doing it all(12:18) How hiring the wrong VA drains everything(17:55) Mistakes most business owners make when hiring(24:12) Why personality fit matters more than skills(33:45) The freedom that comes with the right hireFind out more about Kate:Kate Lenihan, founder of Rise Hire Consulting, is a hiring and delegation expert who helps overwhelmed solopreneurs step into their CEO role by hiring, training, and systemizing their first virtual assistant. With over a decade of experience in online marketing, she has worked with hundreds of small business owners - including roles with Amy Porterfield, Sue B. Zimmerman, and a leading virtual staffing agency. Her 90-day program, The Hire to Rise Roadmap, transforms overworked entrepreneurs into fully supported leaders with a trained VA, streamlined systems, and 10+ hours back each week to focus on growth.Connect with Kate: WebsiteInstagramTo find out more:WebsiteInstagramDownload the FREE Everyday Sales Machine GuideFree Quarterly Clarity Mapping ToolThis podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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What Confident Women in Business Know (and Protect) Like Hell
In this episode, I’m diving into the slow death of people pleasing and the powerful rebirth of real boundaries in business. I share how my old patterns of over-delivering and craving client validation drained my energy and actually hurt my work, and how everything shifted when I stopped trying to prove myself and started delivering with conviction. I’ll walk you through the five-step spiral of people pleasing, how to break free from it, and four practical steps to set clear, kind boundaries without losing your generous heart. If you’ve ever felt resentful, exhausted, or doubted your worth despite your results, this one’s for you.Here are the highlights:Client Case Study and Initial Insights (2:00)The People Pleaser Spiral of Doom (6:13)Impact of Over-Delivering and Client Perception (9:40)Building Confidence and Setting Boundaries (23:09)Practical Steps to Break the Cycle (23:26)To find out more:WebsiteInstagramDownload the FREE Everyday Sales Machine GuideFree Quarterly Clarity Mapping ToolThis podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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Sex First, Strategy Second: Igniting Erotic Power in Life & Business
This week I’m joined by Lauren White - award-winning sexologist, certified sexological bodyworker, business mentor and host of the White Hot Business Podcast - for a raw, juicy conversation about the link between erotic intelligence and leadership. We dive into how power, pleasure, and presence in your personal life can fuel success in your business.Lauren shares how unresolved relationship dynamics can quietly drain your energy, and why deep embodiment and intimacy are key to real confidence. We also talk about her journey back to her roots and why integrating her work in sexuality with mentoring lit everything up.This one’s intimate, honest, and full of insight. Here are the highlights:Lauren's Background and Philosophy (2:36)Role of a Sexologist and Trauma-Informed Approach (4:25)Connecting Sexuality and Business (11:20)Challenges and Resistance in Addressing Sexuality (22:13)Lauren's Personal Journey and Business Evolution (28:17)The Importance of Experiences and Relationships (34:59)Connect with Lauren:http://www.laurenwhite.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/laurenwhiteau/To find out more:WebsiteInstagramDownload the FREE Everyday Sales Machine GuideFree Quarterly Clarity Mapping ToolThis podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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Sex First, Strategy Second: Igniting Erotic Power in Life & Business
This week I’m joined by Lauren White - award-winning sexologist, certified sexological bodyworker, business mentor and host of the White Hot Business Podcast - for a raw, juicy conversation about the link between erotic intelligence and leadership. We dive into how power, pleasure, and presence in your personal life can fuel success in your business.Lauren shares how unresolved relationship dynamics can quietly drain your energy, and why deep embodiment and intimacy are key to real confidence. We also talk about her journey back to her roots and why integrating her work in sexuality with mentoring lit everything up.This one’s intimate, honest, and full of insight. Here are the highlights:Lauren's Background and Philosophy (2:36)Role of a Sexologist and Trauma-Informed Approach (4:25)Connecting Sexuality and Business (11:20)Challenges and Resistance in Addressing Sexuality (22:13)Lauren's Personal Journey and Business Evolution (28:17)The Importance of Experiences and Relationships (34:59)Connect with Lauren:http://www.laurenwhite.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/laurenwhiteau/To find out more:WebsiteInstagramDownload the FREE Everyday Sales Machine GuideFree Quarterly Clarity Mapping ToolThis podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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CEO with ADHD: Chaos, Clarity & the Systems That Saved Me
Today I’m talking about running a business as a CEO with ADHD - messy, brilliant, and entirely doable. I'm going to let you in on how I’ve built a company around how my brain actually works, not how I think it should. I use structure, not shame. I work with my brain, not against itWe'll discuss how to be clear when managing a team - even with ADHD brain.And the real secret? Self-management.. You don’t need to be perfect to lead - just willing to start and build systems that support you.Here are the highlights:Three Core Areas: Time, Team, and Self-Management (2:07)Time Management and Productivity (3:43)Team Management and Communication (11:35)Self-Management and Personal Well-being (23:13)To find out more:WebsiteInstagramDownload the FREE Everyday Sales Machine GuideFree Quarterly Clarity Mapping ToolThis podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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