Vision to Thrive

How to Slay Energy Vampires in Business

What would happen to your business if you slayed the number one energy vampire holding you back? Energy vampires are the people, groups or things who suck the life out of you without offering much in return. They can be family members, clients, neighbors, friends or co-workers...they are the people or things that make you feel totally drained over and over again. Your time and energy could be better served minimizing your interactions with these energy vampires. Today we will explore how to slay your energy vampires so that you can reach your highest potential in business and in life. A common energy vampire in business is the “needy client”.  You know, the client who always wants to speak with you after business hours, wants you to do all the things for them, or has  payment preferences that make it more difficult for you to get paid.  Are you serving yourself in business by accepting everyone who walks in the door? Or does the quality of your client relationship matter? Ask yourself who is the number one person in your business who drains the life out of you without receiving much in return. You can either delegate what you do for this person or minimize or eliminate altogether your interactions with this person. You can say no. Tough love is the key. There are 3 steps to showing tough love to your energy vampire: 1. Decide what matters most to you in your business. 2. Set boundaries around your priorities and communicate these boundaries clearly. 3. Don’t feed the animals. You can’t breathe life back into your energy vampires once you’ve set some healthy boundaries. So don’t continue a relationship at the same level with your energy vampire once you’ve been clear. You will get back a ton of time and energy which can now be redirected to something more important, and over time, more profitable. Energy vampires are a big obstacle in business, but they can also be a source of success. What would happen to your business if you minimized the person or thing that is taking away your precious time and energy? What is the highest value activity on your list that you know you need to focus on? The power of slaying your energy vampires is that you now have the time and energy to do that high value activity! I’d love to hear your story. Have you slayed an energy vampire? What changed in your business as a result? Share with me your story by email:  andrea@andreaseeney.com Subscribe, Rate and Review Vision to Thrive on Apple Podcasts today! I’d be honored to be reviewed by you! Please visit www.andreaseeney.com [http://www.andreaseeney.com] for more information about my coaching and speaking services.

How to Cure Imposter Syndrome

Today we’re getting into it about one of the biggest fears that hold women back from starting new businesses, changing careers, and adding on new streams of income: imposter syndrome. It’s the fear that you will be exposed for the fraud that you really are. Unqualified. Undeserving. Over your head. Overly ambitious. I share the experience of three successful entrepreneurs who have reinvented themselves in a new business or new stream of income. All of them had some form of imposter syndrome, but they each beat it back and kept pushing on to be successful. How did these women quiet the imposter voice in their minds? By shifting from a scarcity to an abundance mindset. By changing the narrative to what’s possible. By being authentic. The question is not, “Are you a fraud??” The question is “What is it costing you to stay on the sidelines??” I’d love to hear your story. Have you struggled with imposter syndrome? How did you beat it back? Share with me your story by email:  andrea@andreaseeney.com Subscribe, Rate and Review Vision to Thrive on Apple Podcasts today! I’d be honored to be reviewed by you! Please visit www.andreaseeney.com [http://www.andreaseeney.com] for more information about my coaching and speaking services.

Sneak Peek of the Aligned & Balanced Small Group Coaching Program

I’m thrilled to share an exclusive “sneak peek” of the Aligned & Balanced small group coaching program enrolling now! The first program SOLD OUT, and registration for the new  section closes August 17...I will cap the group at 15 so limited spots now remain. Register here to save your spot now! https://andrea-seeney-1531.mykajabi.com/offers/rzo6eYKW [https://andrea-seeney-1531.mykajabi.com/offers/rzo6eYKW] The secret is out: work/life balance doesn't exist.  A global pandemic, children to home school, a career or side business to manage, a partner’s work from home to manage, household and community commitments...it's all overwhelming.  It is possible, however, to simplify and reclaim control.  Think of it as a totally new concept: work/life integration. Because that is what’s happening now more than ever...You are the same, 1 person serving many different people in many different ways, making the best decisions you can in each moment of every day.  And you deserve to put yourself on the list. In this small group coaching program, we will dive deep on creating your vision for your future, aligning your priorities, defining what is “enough” to meet your needs, saying no to all the noise that distracts you from them, learn simple systems and productivity tips to help you navigate your day, and some easy ways you can give yourself a little love and grace. In week one, we will begin to dismantle work/life balance. (Don’t worry we will build it back - promise!) The result is the confidence in knowing that priority realignment and putting simple systems in place can help integrate your work and family life, putting you back in the driver’s seat. The learning objectives of Aligned & Balanced Month 1 include.. ...Define your priorities and set your boundaries based on your vision ...Identify your obstacles and strategies to overcome them ...Adopt simple systems for your work/life integration ...Incorporate daily self care ...Create your daily success plan to stay focused This program works! The support, encouragement, and accountability from the community of like minded women who are joining you is a game changer.  After 4 weeks you will have a sustainable work/life integration system that puts you on the list, simplifies your life, and leads to more overall happiness. That’s a pretty good return for $397! Listen to this episode to decide if A&B is right for you.  LIMITED spots remain, and registration ends August 17. We kick off our first live Zoom call on Tuesday night, August 18th at 9pm est / 8 pm cst. REGISTER NOW! This program WILL sell out! https://andrea-seeney-1531.mykajabi.com/offers/rzo6eYKW [https://andrea-seeney-1531.mykajabi.com/offers/rzo6eYKW] Subscribe, Rate and Review Vision to Thrive on Apple Podcasts today! I’d be honored to be reviewed by you! Please visit www.andreaseeney.com [http://www.andreaseeney.com] for more information about my coaching and speaking services.

Should I Homeschool My Kids This Year?

“Will I be a good teacher?” “Do I have enough patience?” “Will my kids be behind?” Whether your kids are beginning the school year with remote learning from home, or you’re developing your own homeschool curriculum, these are the questions swirling in the minds of many moms this summer.  This episode does not seek to advocate for one education approach over another, but rather, to help you decide whether homeschooling is a good fit for you and your family.  Deciding whether to homeschool your kids for the coming school year can be intimidating and overwhelming. If this has been on your heart, but you’re unsure of whether it’s the right fit for you and your family, then today’s episode is for you. Enter veteran homeschooler, and mother of 3, Olivia Rutkowski! Olivia shares with us today how she made the decision to homeschool her now 8 year old child over 5 years ago. Although her homeschooling decision was unrelated to covid, it was also not one she had planned on her whole life. Olivia walks us through her decision making process, and how she ignored the naysayers. “But what if I screw up my kids?” Olivia shares this is a totally normal fear that every homeschooler ponders from the beginning. Homeschooling is not permanent. So if it doesn’t work out for you or your kids, then you can always re-enroll back in your public school. Check your state’s education website to make sure you’re complying with the formal process of withdrawing, declaring your intent to homeschool, and re-enrollment, but at the end of the day, your decision to homeschool can always be undone. Olivia shares that if you love your kids, and you are reasonably intelligent, then that’s enough to homeschool. You and your family know what is best for your kids, and no matter what, you will make the right decision. No child will be behind. To learn more about homeschooling, or to receive support and personal mentorship from Olivia Rutkowski, please email Olivia at: liv4homeschool@comcast.net. Exciting news! A new section of Aligned & Balanced is open now for registration! This small group, high touch coaching program is designed to be a 12 week coaching program, with a minimum 4 week commitment to begin.  Program kids off August 11! Prepay for all 12 weeks and save here! https://andrea-seeney-1531.mykajabi.com/offers/X8MJhfC7 Or save your spot and pay month to month here! https://andrea-seeney-1531.mykajabi.com/offers/rzo6eYKW [https://andrea-seeney-1531.mykajabi.com/offers/rzo6eYKW] Email me: andrea@andreaseeney.com [andrea@andreaseeney.com] to see if Aligned & Balanced would be a good fit for you! Subscribe, Rate and Review Vision to Thrive on Apple Podcasts today! I’d be honored to be reviewed by you! Please visit www.andreaseeney.com [http://www.andreaseeney.com] for more information about my coaching and speaking services.

How to Reclaim Control Over Your Work/Life Balance

Today’s episode is an open invitation to you to reclaim control over your life. I am talking about putting yourself on the list, and showing up for you.  Are you ready to get off the Corona Coaster? To ditch the idea that you can have your work, or your family, but you can’t have both? It has been a stressful, overwhelming last 4 months for moms, and in particular, working moms. It’s about to get dicey again with the back to school transition. Virtual school, hybrid school, homeschool - all of it comes with uncertainty and overwhelm. How much easier would it be to tackle these challenges with a group of like minded, supportive women to share best practices and encouragement, and a trusted guide by your side? Over the past 12 weeks, I have had the honor of coaching 11 women in a small group, high touch program called Aligned & Balanced. It has been life changing for me to watch them transform their lives. Not because I have any answers. Not because there is a secret system that’s one size fits all.  Not because it’s easy. But because each member was willing to show up for herself, reflect inward, dream outward, and support and encourage each member of the group without judgment. We are facing another gigantic transition in our work and family lives with school starting back for many of us in August. Some believe it’s the official death of the working mom, but I beg to differ.  Aligned & Balanced offers a positive and uplifting program trusting your intuition, developing new systems that help you get more out of your day, and setting new boundaries to stay focused on what matters most to you. I am now opening a NEW 4 week Aligned & Balanced small coaching group program to meet your needs. Only 12 spots will be available - first come, first served. We will meet via Zoom 1 hour per week (all calls will be recorded), you will receive specially curated course materials to work on at your convenience, and you will be a part of a private Facebook community for encouragement and support.  Topics will include: Demystifying Work/Life Balance (sshh! It never really existed and 2020 is truly the death of it!), How to Get More Out of Your Day, Finding Your Purpose, Give Yourself a Little Grace, Consistent Self Care = A Healthier Lifestyle, Letting Go of Pleasing People, and so much more! Don’t take my word for it! Here is what current Aligned & Balanced small group members are saying… “The Aligned and Balanced small group coaching program has been a very challenging yet rewarding program.  Andrea’s coaching and course work materials have helped me take a deep dive into key areas of my business and personal life.  The small group community is an amazing way to be real and to learn and grow with like minded women.  I highly recommend Andrea’s coaching for anyone looking to grow in their personal and professional lives. “Working with Andrea has been an absolute revelation! Her skills as a leader are evident during each group meeting.  She always captures each member’s sentiments, concerns and brings it full circle by validating our feelings and asking us how we’re going to handle going forward.” -Jen H. “Prior to starting the Aligned & Balanced small group coaching program, I was adrift. I was going in so many different directions and accomplishing very little in my personal life. Business had taken over! There was no joy. Being a part of our small group has helped me realize that self-care is imperative to personal success. And, without personal success (in my case, making the time for self-care throughout the day), all the success in business means nothing. In speaking with Andrea one-on-one, I realized with her help that I was truly “empty”. I had lost sight of “me”. I was just going through the motions. Now, I stand firm in my resolve to take care of myself—physically, mentally, spiritually.  Tiny steps taken every day over the course of the last couple of weeks have truly led to big results!” -Tammy B. “Andrea has found her calling...she is an amazing coach who has helped me in both group and personalized sessions learn how to put myself back on my priority list and helped guide me through some complex issues in my professional life in a corporate setting.  Her approach is tailored to what you need.  The group sessions have been rewarding as well.  Hearing from other women, from various backgrounds, has been so meaningful.  It’s made me realize I’m not alone in the struggle to achieve work-life balance.” -Jen K. Email me at andrea@andreaseeney.com [andrea@andreaseeney.com] to get started on your own journey.  Aligned & Balanced is designed to be a 12 week coaching program, with a minimum 4 week commitment to begin.  We will begin the week of August 10. I can’t wait to chat with you! Subscribe, Rate and Review Vision to Thrive on Apple Podcasts today! I’d be honored to be reviewed by you! Please visit www.andreaseeney.com [http://www.andreaseeney.com] for more information about my coaching and speaking services.