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Today I speak with my client Martha Clarke about her continual reinvention in her business and life. Martha is an astrologer and astrocartographer. She has used astrology in her own life to find purpose, identify the best places in the world to live, and the best ways to live and express herself authentically, and loves to support others in their journey towards achieving the same goals. You can see Matha’s work here: https://www.marthaclarkeastrology.com/ If you are ready for your own business reinvention, feel free to book a chat with me at: https://thesarahleather.com/contact/  

Next in the Reinvention Sessions I talk about the ups and downs of business growth.There will come times when you are running your business when you begin to question a program you are selling.You may question the length of the program, the price or how you are marketing it. This happened to me last year when I had a strong sense that I needed to stop running a program that I loved but I didn’t have the bandwidth for. In this episode, I go through several things to think about when you are faced with this decision. Should you just ‘stick it out’? Or stop it and refund? I also shared my plans for a current program Wholehearted Marketing and the planned upgrade.If you’d like to join us and take advantage of the current pricing plus get lifetime* access, then please take a look here:https://thesarahleather.com/wm/   *lifetime means the life of the program, most likely for several years but a minimum of 12 months

Today I speak with Lisa Gimenez-Codd about all the healthy things in peri-menopause and menopause while growing a healthy business. Specialising in supporting women through perimenopause and beyond feeling strong and confident - especially when it comes to their pelvic floors; Lisa is a personal trainer, Pilates coach, nutritional therapist and sports masseuse. Having worked with women in this way for over a decade, her aim is to help as many women as possible to understand the transitions their bodies and brains go through and feel empowered to take action. Lisa can be found at: @myoptimumhealth on both Instagram and FB Lisa was a participant in my mastermind a couple of years ago when she was reinventing the way she worked so she could get out of overwhelm and have a better lifestyle. My next mastermind (called Inner Circle Mastermind) is now enrolling.If you’d like to explore joining this life-changing group, you can book a call here:https://thesarahleather.com/inner-circle/  

It never stops amazing me the path some people take to get to their dream business. In this episode, Parent Coach Pamela Quiery shares her fascinating career path and how she has reinvented herself so many times. Pamela Quiery is a parent coach and mentor based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She is a certified Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor and holds a Masters's degree in Health Promotion and Public Health. She helps parents who want to be gentle but find themselves stuck in a cycle of frustration and yelling. She loves translating the theory of gentle parenting into practical tools parents can rely on in the heat of the moment to build cooperation and strong relationships with their kids. She has supported hundreds of parents to bring more peace and laughter to their families.   You can find out more about Pamela here: www.instagram.com/PamParentCoach www.pamtheparentcoach.com If you’d like to create a highly profitable group program, or scale your existing program with more ease, then I’d love to speak with you. You can book yourself a call here:https://thesarahleather.com/contact/

Have you thought about creating a book to promote your business? In this episode, I interview ‘Dr Ricki’ about her midlife reinvention as part of the Reinvention Sessions. Ricki Heller is a writer, book coach and editor. After working for over a decade in the world of holistic nutrition, "Dr Ricki" rekindled her love of words to focus on a new business. Ricki holds a PhD in English and loves working collaboratively to produce texts that clearly share your message in a way that captures your own authentic voice. In addition to editing non-fiction books, online copy and business texts, Ricki is also the author of four books including Respond in Writing, a college essay-writing text, and Sweet Freedom, which was recommended by Ellen DeGeneres.  Ricki speaks about how her business has supported her during midlife and is also a dog mom, pop culture fanatic and die-hard chocoholic. She lives with her husband and two fur babies, Chaser and Zoey, just north of Toronto.  Get Ricki’s fab freebie here:https://www.rickiheller.com/

Do you struggle to make decisions in your business? Procrastination much?Confused about all the things? Successful people make decisions and move on. In this episode, I share how to stop overthinking your decision making and move towards your goals. If you’re ready to make a decision to get the support you need in your business to scale to 10k+ months, connect with me here:https://thesarahleather.com/contact/

I’m still buzzing after the Menopause Summit on Saturday- a real live event where I got to connect with so many leaders in the industry. It was organised by Wellness Warrior Catherine O'Keeffe and my notebook is bursting with takeaways. One of the many speakers that stood out for me was Dr Sabina Brennan, a health psychologist and neuroscientist who spoke about Brain Fog. In this episode, I share a lot of Sabina’s key points as well as some of my own experiences working with those going through menopause. You can read about her here, make sure you check out the book Beating Brain Fog:http://www.sabinabrennan.ie/ I’ll be sharing a lot more takeaways soon as well as my brand new masterclass called the ‘5k Mind- the mindset & method for consistent 5k months’:https://thesarahleather.com/5kmind/  

Growing an online business takes time. I took the longest time- many years -  to make $500 a month online and then another year to make 5k a month. In this episode, I talk about how slowing down is actually a good thing and how to stop giving yourself a hard time because you're not 'there' yet. Everyone wants the 'formula' for 5k months. Yes, you need to know the steps to take. But without the mindset to support you, it will take way longer to get to your income goal. Join me in the 5k Mind (free masterclass) to get the mindset and method for consistent 5k months. https://thesarahleather.com/5kmind/

In this episode I share my number one strategy for making money in my business & it’s probably not what you think! I go on a bit of a rant (in a great way) about how to have a profitable business that puts you first. I’m running a free masterclass soon called The 5k Mind. This masterclass will show you what you need to have in place before you hop into the business strategy (but I’ll totally give you some tangible steps to follow). You can sign up here:https://thesarahleather.com/5kmind/

Are you working in your ‘Zone of Magic?’ Once you’re there, you can make more impact and income. In this episode I share with you how I get out of confusion into my magic zone. The first step is to check is not to work out your life purpose, but something different (and so much more useful and fun). Take a look at the Zone of Magic Masterclass, it is an incredible process to get you aligned with your business and create/realign your offers. Then we will co-create your message so that your dream clients will look at what you’re posting & scream ‘she’s speaking straight to my heart. Is she inside my head?’   See the details for the Zone of Magic Masterclass here:https://thesarahleather.com/masterclass/

In this episode of Marketing in Midlife Sarah speaks about her experience of quarantining in Australia. She shares:- Her version of Wilson in Castaway.- A story about the neighbours and what it’s taught her about marketing.- How she created so much spaciousness from deleting apps on her phone. She also spoke a little about her women’s mentoring program that is currently open for enrolment & how you can get an incredible level of support for life* in Wholehearted Marketing.Included are weekly coaching calls, an amazing course & a group where you can ask anything anytime. All for one low price (increasing by €500 next month). See all the details at:https://thesarahleather.com/wm/

I've heard many women lately talk about retiring and they don't understand why it's not for me. My friends who are business owners get it. It's great to be able to retire any time they choose. But it's also amazing to choose to do your soul's calling. No matter what age you are. 'I don't want to spend my days going to galleries and knitting' said Marlene, an entrepreneurial colleague & mentor. Recent studies are looking at the age when women come into their prime. The results are heartwarming. In the past, it was considered that a woman was in her prime in her 30's & 40's. Whereas it's much closer to her 60's or 70's, maybe even her 80's.   Would you like to be part of the best business & marketing mentoring program for women over 40? The doors to Wholehearted Marketing are now open. I would like to invite you to join us, it will give you all you need to show up, share your message, connect with your dream clients and sell your offers. https://thesarahleather.com/wm/  

On this week’s episode, Sarah speaks with her cliet Deirdre Martin. Deirdre is an expert in Customer Experience and shares so much value. Many small service-based businesses struggle to attract and retain their ideal clients. With marketing and customer experience coaching, they clarify their message and effectively craft their customer’s journey to scale and grow a successful business full of their ideal clients. Deirdre knows that most small business owners want to build a successful business whose reputation precedes them and where the sales and growth look after themselves. To do that, they need to clarify their message, illuminate their marketing and find a way to convert their existing clients into their raving fans. The problem is getting their ideal clients to stop scrolling and take action when they come across their business and then figuring out how to retain those who do become their clients, which can leave them feeling overwhelmed. They should have messaging like a beacon to their ideal clients and a journey that their clients will want to use megaphones to tell everyone about. Deirdre Martin, founder of CX Creators and Deirdre Martin Consulting gets it, which is why she studied customer experience back in 2015. She is a practiced performance coach with qualifications in coaching culture and emotional intelligence. She has co-authored a #1 bestselling book about Customer Experience, where she talks about how Human Experience is Fundamental to Customer Experience. You can find out more about Deirdre at:https://deirdremartinconsulting.ie/ If you’re ready to grow your business and want to get your marketing working better in a way that supports you and the people you work with, the doors to the women’s mentoring program Wholehearted Marketing are now open. The price is rising soon so please join us if you’re ready to be supported (lifetime access is still available too):https://thesarahleather.com/wm/

This episode is a replay of the live 1:Many Masterclass from Sarah Leather. In this masterclass, Sarah shares: What 1:Many means -The types of 1:Many programs & how to scale your business with one-The best 1:Many program for coaches, consultants and practitioners-How to fill your group program without a big audience Sarah has opened her calendar for several slots of her ‘Business Clarity Call’. If you would like to chat with Sarah about your plan for your group program or fill up your 1:1 slots, you can book yours here while they are available:https://thesarahleather.com/contact/

On this week’s episode Business Mentor Sarah Leather speaks with her client Sharon Huggard. Sharon works with women who are hiding/ holding themselves back as they are measuring their self-worth on the scales, in the mirror or on a clothes tag to find the freedom to live their lives to the fullest, taking opportunities and making memories. You will hear:How the pandemic impacted on her business.The biggest challenges that Sharon has faced and how she navigated them.How important it is to get the right support at the right time.You can find out more about Sharon here:Home - Sharon Huggard   Make sure you’re getting access to my next masterclass, retreat or challenge here so you can grow your business with love and ease:https://thesarahleather.com/retreat    

Do you often find that you ask yourself  “what if I fail?”  When coaching clients and digging around to see what’s really going on, they often speak about their fears. The words ‘what if I fail’ come up time and time again. You can have the best strategy in the world, but if your mindset doesn’t get on board, you end up going down rabbit holes and running into problems. I am here to tell you why fear based questions we ask ourselves are preventing you from flourishing in your business. In this episode you will hear: - Why you need to stop asking yourself “what if I fail?” - How to make a plan for the ‘what if the worst happens’, and how to then problem solve when you are in the right mindset -How to grow and expand your business by asking yourself the right questions.   Tune in to this podcast to find out how to move away from fear and scarcity, and help you move towards abundance and whatever it is you desire. Thoughts are just sentences in your mind, you get to choose what you say. How about you start right now? To get some amazing help with creating clients, make sure you’re signed up for the next free live event at:https://thesarahleather.com/retreat/

You don’t ‘get clients’ you create them. When someone starts out in business, they search for the right path to clients. But like other paths, the path to creating clients is done by walking the distance over and over again. In this episode you will hear:- What marketing really is and how you can make yours more effective- What to do each week in your business - How to create your own path to creating clients- What beliefs you need to let go of to be more effective with creating clients To get some amazing help with creating clients, make sure you’re signed up for the next free live event at:https://thesarahleather.com/retreat/

These days there is a lot of talk and much being done for menopause support in the workplace (& about time too). Finally, the incredible talent that women in their 40's, 50's & 60's is beginning to be recognised. But what about women who are running their own business at this age & stage of their lives? They probably don't need so much support with their environment as most entrepreneurs are working from home or office where they can control things like heating and space. There is more to it than that. There is usually a combination of physical and emotional support that can not just make things more tolerable but help them to realise that menopause is actually a superpower. Yes, confidence, moods & decision making can be challenging. As can sleep, energy and a host of other things. Hormones are changing. The 'caring & nurturing hormones' such as oestrogen & progesterone are decreasing. At this time of life, we are not meant to be spending our days caring for others & ignoring our own needs. We are meant to start thinking about our own needs first. It's time to go inwards and ask yourself what you really want. What do you want for your business? What do you want for yourself?This episode explores how menopause isn't a time to sit quietly in the corner & wait for retirement. It just might be a time when life starts to truly begin. Soon there will be a 5-day virtual retreat called Be Seen & Sell Challenge. You can see it here: https://thesarahleather.com/retreat/

Throughout our time running our businesses, confidence drops for short periods. This is normal. When it goes on for a significant period of time, then some extra support may be needed. But having a coach who gets it can be a game-changer. Lots of things help to create confidence in your marketing, such as consistency. Consistency created confidence. Showing up when you’d rather not creates confidence. Getting support from other women in business creates confidence. The doors are now open for Wholehearted Marketing. This program is going to change the way women market their businesses. I’d love you to join us. You can see it here: https://thesarahleather.com/wm/

I’ve spoken before about plugging your leaking holes in your business (see episode 013) where I spoke about stopping turning up the tap to solve the problem but instead needing to ‘plug’ your leaks. This is still true in many areas of your business, but I want to share some thoughts I’m having around this. A couple of weeks ago I was being coached around my thought that I was wasting time. I now have a lot of time available as my business is beautifully scaled, but I was having thoughts about spending too much time doing unproductive things. If I just focused more earlier in the day, then I could finish earlier & have more free time. This is the story I was telling myself, and it made perfect sense. I wasn’t looking for my coach to give me time management tools- I have those & teach them. I wanted her to show me what I was doing ‘wrong’ so I could move past it & function much more efficiently. Again, this made perfect sense. Until it didn’t. I thought I had leaky holes in my day. Wasting time doing unnecessary things. Turns out I was not. I wanted more free time to do the things I was actually spending my time doing. I was giving myself a hard time about something that wasn’t a problem. I love how coaching helps me to see things in a whole new light. And this is when I had a big aha about all things leaky holes. It’s in doing things imperfectly, doing them our own way, that is where the marketing magic happens. In the words of Leonard Cohen:‘There’s a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in’ I was trying to be the ‘perfect marketer’ in my business & follow a perfect plan. This has inspired me to teach the Wholehearted Marketing Masterclass & you can join us with the link below. Listen to this episode to hear how I created the 6 Principles of Wholehearted Marketing, rooted in imperfection. Cracks and all. Share your magic everywhere that you are imperfect- it what your dream clients want. They don’t want perfect. They want human. They want all of our struggles, experience, typos, failures, life. They want you being you. Let go of thinking your marketing has gaps to be filled, leaks to be plugged or cracks to be closed. It doesn’t. Just show up as you, share you, share the value you have to offer- which is a clever way of saying to share your thoughts. That’s all marketing is. Giving your thoughts away for free. I know you can do that. Sign up for the Wholehearted Marketing Masterclass here:https://thesarahleather.com/retreat/