Ep #147: Why I Created My Own Speaker Training

Ep #147: Why I Created My Own Speaker Training

Welcome to the Sisterhood, Soul, and Strategy Podcast, I’m Stephanie Ross, your host, where every Monday I guide you through an empowering journey of growth, connection, and candid conversations that center around sisterhood, soul, and strategy as a small business owner. In this exciting episode, I unveil the launch of my digital speaker training and the Sister Circle Certified Speaker Program. This program is designed to empower entrepreneurs and leaders, and offer a pathway to elevate your business through the art of speaking. In this Episode: Launch of Digital Speaker Training Program: Discover the new digital course aimed at enhancing your public speaking skills and growing your business through effective communication. The Trailblazer Framework for Signature Talks: Stephanie introduces the Trailblazer framework, guiding you to craft signature talks that resonate and can be reused for various speaking engagements. Using Speaking to Grow Your Business: Learn how strategic speaking engagements can significantly boost your business visibility and leadership presence. Three Levels of Speaker Certification: Explore the flexible certification options that allow you to engage at the level best suited to your goals and needs. Building Credibility and Leadership through Speaking: Understand how speaking can bolster your credibility and solidify your role as a leader in your field. The Importance of Intentional Speaking Topics: Emphasize the impact of choosing strategic topics that align with your personal and business objectives. Balancing Logic and Emotion in Talks: Discover how to effectively blend storytelling with logical arguments to captivate and persuade your audience. Creating a Speaker Leader Strategy: Stephanie shares her insights on developing a comprehensive strategy to maximize your speaking opportunities. Personal Journey from Training to Success: Hear about Stephanie's own transformation and success in the speaking world, inspiring listeners to embark on their own journeys. Key Takeaways: * The new digital speaker training is designed to be completed in as little as two days, making it accessible for busy entrepreneurs. * Participants will learn to develop a signature talk that can be reused, saving time while maintaining consistency in messaging. * Speaking is identified as a powerful tool for both business growth and establishing leadership authority. * With three levels of certification, the program offers flexibility to cater to different levels of commitment and expertise. * Focusing on strategic speaking topics ensures that your message has maximum impact and reaches the right audience. * Balancing storytelling, logic, and emotion is crucial for delivering compelling talks that engage and persuade. * Building credibility and leadership through public speaking can significantly enhance your influence and reach. * Stephanie's training has been a catalyst for her personal and professional growth, offering a pathway for others to achieve similar success. EPISODE AD LINKS: https://innergardenbotanicals.com/ [https://innergardenbotanicals.com/] SOULSISTER20 for 20% off your first order  Elm and Co, Use Code: STEPH for 15% off every order at checkout at the link: www.elmandcompanyllc.com [http://www.elmandcompanyllc.com/]  Join me for a new episode every Monday for insightful discussions and actionable advice that will leave you inspired and ready to take your next steps. Ready? Hit the subscribe button and join our community of empowered women entrepreneurs. Let’s grow together, one episode at a time. 💪✨ And don’t forget, I’m always cheering for you! 🩷

Ep #146: On the Edge of Your Abundance in Escrow

Welcome to the Sisterhood, Soul, and Strategy Podcast, where every Monday your host, Stephanie Ross, guides you through an empowering journey of growth, connection, and candid conversations that center around sisterhood, soul, and strategy as a small business owner. In this insightful solo episode, Stephanie dives into the themes of abundance, personal growth, and resilience in entrepreneurship. Drawing from her own experience, she explores the delicate balance between pushing towards the next level and embracing recovery through self-care practices. Using her favorite metaphor of gardening, Stephanie highlights the importance of patience and trust in the process of growth, both personally and professionally. In this Episode: The Next Level Preparation: Stephanie discusses how we're all on the brink of reaching new heights, emphasizing this time as a period of preparation rather than constant pushing. The Importance of Recovery: Understand the necessity of taking time to recover after periods of intense effort to avoid burnout and maintain momentum. Gardening as a Growth Metaphor: Using gardening as a metaphor, Stephanie explains how patience and trust are essential for nurturing personal and professional growth. Navigating Life’s Changes: Explore how, like weather in gardening, there are elements in life that we cannot control; the key is to control what we can and surrender the rest. Trusting the Process: Abundance is in escrow and coming; Stephanie encourages listeners to trust that the harvest season is near. Key Takeaways: * We’re all on the edge of the next level, preparing for growth. * This period is for preparation, not pushing—avoid burnout. * Recovery is crucial after pushing ourselves to the limit. * While we can't control the weather in our lives, we can control our responses. * Your abundance is on the way; trust that it is coming. * Control what you can, surrender the rest, and trust the momentum. * Even in a drought, feel the momentum and trust that the harvest is near. * You are never alone in this journey; community and support are always here. EPISODE AD LINKS: Try our membership: 30 days for $30 trial using this link here: https://sister-circle.circle.so/checkout/30-days-in-the-circle [https://sister-circle.circle.so/checkout/30-days-in-the-circle]  https://getgloci.com/STEPHROSS [https://getgloci.com/STEPHROSS] CODE: STEPHROSS for 40% off your first order Join us for a new episode every Monday for insightful discussions and actionable advice that will leave you inspired and ready to take your next steps. Ready? Hit the subscribe button and join our community of empowered women entrepreneurs. Let’s grow together, one episode at a time. 💪✨ And don’t forget, I’m always cheering for you! 🩷

Ep #145: Ambition, Motherhood & the Mental Load

Welcome to the Sisterhood, Soul, and Strategy Podcast, where every Monday your host, Stephanie Ross, guides you through an empowering journey of growth, connection, and candid conversations that center around sisterhood, soul, and strategy as a small business owner. In this uplifting episode, we have the pleasure of introducing Molly Asplin, a high performance coach who is passionate about empowering women to manage their energy and avoid burnout. Molly shares her journey from a corporate career in accounting to becoming a coach, offering valuable insights into aligning work with purpose and balancing the mental load of professional and family life. **Special Note: This week's episode is from the archives. I actually recorded it when my podcast was on pause before I rebranded into the Sisterhood Soul and Strategy podcast. But it's a conversation that needs to be heard. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! In this Episode: From Corporate to Coaching: Molly discusses her transition from a corporate accounting career to high performance coaching, aiming to find greater fulfillment and purpose. Managing Energy and Avoiding Burnout: Explore how high performance coaching can help women manage their energy more effectively, preventing burnout and enhancing productivity. Purpose-Driven Work: Learn the importance of aligning your work with personal strengths and finding purpose for greater satisfaction. Mental Load and Work-Life Balance: Understand the unique challenges women face in balancing work and family, and how managing the mental load is key. Building Support Systems: Discover the crucial role of support systems in managing responsibilities and achieving a balanced life. High Performance Habits: Molly shares habits that boost productivity without leading to burnout, emphasizing the need to start small and delegate tasks. Evolving Workplaces for Parents: Discuss the need for workplaces to evolve and better support working parents, creating environments that foster growth and balance. Key Takeaways: * Transitioning from corporate to coaching can lead to greater fulfillment. * High performance coaching empowers women to manage energy and avoid burnout. * Aligning work with personal strengths is essential for finding purpose. * Women often carry a heavier mental load, necessitating effective support systems. * High performance habits enhance productivity without risking burnout. * Starting small with delegation helps ease the transition to outsourcing tasks. * Releasing control and accepting help is crucial for managing responsibilities. * Workplaces need to evolve to better support working parents. * Finding joy in simple moments and connections enhances personal fulfillment. EPISODE AD LINKS: Try our membership: 30 days for $30 trial using this link here: https://sister-circle.circle.so/checkout/30-days-in-the-circle Elm and Co Ad done! Code: STEPH for 15% off every order at checkout at the link: www.elmandcompanyllc.com Join us for this empowering conversation with Molly as she provides valuable insights and practical advice for women seeking to balance work and life effectively. Tune in to explore how high performance coaching can help you achieve personal and professional growth without burnout. New episode every Monday for insightful discussions and actionable advice that will leave you inspired and ready to take your next steps. Ready? Hit the subscribe button and join our community of empowered women entrepreneurs. Let’s grow together, one episode at a time. 💪✨ And don’t forget, I’m always cheering for you! 🩷

Ep #144: What Leading a Chapter Really Looks Like

Welcome to the Sisterhood, Soul, and Strategy Podcast, where every Monday your host, Stephanie Ross, guides you through an empowering journey of growth, connection, and candid conversations that center around sisterhood, soul, and strategy as a small business owner. In this episode, we welcome Chris Sander, who shares her inspiring journey as our very first Sister Circle Chapter Leader. Chris's story is a testament to the power of manifestation, community, and strategic growth as she leads a Sister Circle in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Chris and Stephanie pull back the curtain for the first time to share what it really looks like to lead a Sister Circle chapter–the struggles, the successes, the growth, and excitement!  In this Episode: Career Transition to Entrepreneurship: Chris opens up about her bold move from a government job to becoming a successful entrepreneur, offering insights into making such transformative changes. Manifestation and Faith in Business: Discover how Chris harnesses the power of manifestation and faith to guide her business decisions and fuel her entrepreneurial journey. Building a Community Chapter: Learn Chris's strategies for establishing and expanding a Sister Circle chapter, emphasizing the role of community building in entrepreneurial success. Overcoming Challenges and Building Confidence: Chris shares her experiences in overcoming hurdles and building confidence as a chapter leader, highlighting the importance of resilience and determination. Networking and Relationships: Explore the significance of cultivating genuine relationships and networking to foster community growth and sustainable business success. Key Takeaways: * Writing down specific goals can transform dreams into actionable plans. * Patience is essential in both community and business development, ensuring steady and sustainable progress. * Building genuine relationships is the backbone of sustainable growth and community success. * Strong community support systems are crucial for entrepreneurs navigating their journeys. * Consistent effort and authenticity naturally draw committed and engaged community members. EPISODE AD LINKS: Try our membership: 30 days for $30 trial using this link here: https://sister-circle.circle.so/checkout/30-days-in-the-circle [https://sister-circle.circle.so/checkout/30-days-in-the-circle]  Primally Pure Discount link: http://rwrd.io/bj0fwt8?c [http://rwrd.io/bj0fwt8?c] $10 off first order of $50 or more Pick up your copy of Season of a Soulpreneur today! https://a.co/d/001ZpnMg [https://a.co/d/001ZpnMg]  Join us for this empowering conversation with Chris Sander as she provides valuable insights and practical advice for women entrepreneurs looking to harness the power of sisterhood and strategy. Tune in to explore how manifestation, community, and strategic growth can fuel your entrepreneurial journey. New episode every Monday for insightful discussions and actionable advice that will leave you inspired and ready to take your next steps. Ready? Hit the subscribe button and join our community of empowered women entrepreneurs. Let’s grow together, one episode at a time. 💪✨ And don’t forget, I’m always cheering for you! 🩷

Seasons Series Part 4: Harvest

Welcome to the Sisterhood, Soul, and Strategy Podcast, where every Monday your host, Stephanie Ross, guides you through an empowering journey of growth, connection, and candid conversations that center around sisterhood, soul, and strategy as a small business owner. In this episode, Stephanie finishes out her Season Series with the final section of her book, the Harvest. This concept of having harvest seasons is in both life and entrepreneurship. She highlights the importance of gratitude, self-awareness, and savoring small moments of magic amidst growth and transition. With personal stories and practical insights, Stephanie guides listeners on how to navigate and enjoy each season, especially during times of success and change. In this Episode: Harvest Seasons as Magical Moments: Explore the significance of harvest seasons in life and business, recognizing them not just as major milestones but as small, magical moments to cherish. Overcoming Self-Sabotage: Learn about the common tendency towards self-sabotage and upper limiting beliefs, especially when receiving what we've worked for. Practicing Gratitude and Presence: Discover the power of gratitude and presence in fully receiving abundance and fostering a positive mindset. Legacy Building through Delegation: Understand how delegation and automation can help in building a legacy, allowing you to focus on your vision and long-term goals. Personal Stories of Growth: Stephanie shares her own stories of growth and unexpected surprises, providing inspiration and encouragement. Key Takeaways: * Cherish Small Moments: Harvest seasons encompass both big achievements and small, magical moments that deserve recognition and celebration. * Awareness of Self-Sabotage: Be mindful of how self-sabotage can creep in during times of success; acknowledge and overcome these barriers. * Gratitude as a Practice: Regularly practicing gratitude and trusting in the process is crucial for embracing abundance. * Focus on Vision and Legacy: Building a team and incorporating automation allows you to concentrate on creating a lasting legacy. * Life's Cycles: Life and business are cyclical, involving phases of planting, growing, weathering storms, and harvesting. EPISODE AD LINKS: https://smalltownbeautybyasia.com/ [https://smalltownbeautybyasia.com/]  CODE: STEPH for $5 off https://getgloci.com/STEPHROSS [https://getgloci.com/STEPHROSS] CODE: STEPHROSS for 40% off your first order Pick up your copy of Season of a Soulpreneur today! https://a.co/d/001ZpnMg [https://a.co/d/001ZpnMg]  Join us every Monday for insightful discussions and actionable advice that will leave you inspired and ready to take your next steps. Ready? Hit the subscribe button and join our community of empowered women entrepreneurs. Let’s grow together, one episode at a time. 💪✨ And don’t forget, I’m always cheering for you! 🩷