47. Things will never be the same again...

48. She Was Offered $120k, 3 Days a Week , And Still Said No. Here's What Changed Everything...

What do you do when you've been offered everything you thought you wanted, and your gut still screams no? Mara Riopel was a commission saleswoman making six figures before 30, following in her dad's footsteps, doing the thing she was "supposed" to do. She left. Went back. Was offered a management role, 120k, three days a week, full flexibility. And still, couldn't shake the feeling that something was deeply wrong. In this episode, Mara shares the moment a psychologist stopped her mid-session and said: "I've circled the word 'should' thirteen times and I've stopped counting." That one session became the foundation of her entire coaching method. We also get into the moment Mara found out her five-year-old son had brain cancer, and how, walking down a hospital corridor, she heard something that changed the way she runs her business and her life. This is one of those conversations that hits differently. We talk about: — Why getting whacked down every time you pop up with a bold idea isn't just something that happens to you, it's something you eventually start doing to yourself — The "I want vs I should" exercise that works at every stage of business (and why it's the first thing Mara does with every single client) — Why the strategy is actually the easy part, and what's really stopping you from executing it — What it means to build a business that lights you up so much, you can't believe you get paid for it If you've been flipping between strategies wondering why nothing's sticking, this episode is going to land differently than you expect. https://calendly.com/mara-6/biz-breakthrough-call Loved this episode? DM me ERA on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iambexhogan]and let's talk about what's actually in the way. She Decides - my brand new powerful 7 part audio course for the part of you that still doesn't fully believe she's allowed to have it all Get started today⁠ [https://www.bexhogan.com/she_decides] Or you can join my free telegram community ⁠⁠here⁠ [https://t.me/+PZ303xOJukI1OGI0] for monthly challenges and calls with like minded women.

47. Things will never be the same again...

Last week I went to a retreat and it's changed the way I view everything. Listen in to see what's shifted and how it can for you too. This is a very vulnerable share, always. Listen with an open mind and an open heart and if anything comes up for you, I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch via Instagram here. [https://www.instagram.com/iamBexHogan] She Decides - my brand new powerful 7 part audio course for the part of you that still doesn't fully believe she's allowed to have it all ⁠Get started today⁠⁠ [https://www.bexhogan.com/she_decides] Or you can join my free telegram community ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠ [https://t.me/+PZ303xOJukI1OGI0] for monthly challenges and calls with like minded women.

46. What if the bravest thing you did this year wasn't a business move, it was finally saying yes to yourself?

I'm recording this episode the day before I head off on a retreat with 13 women I've never properly met, and there was a time, not that long ago I would never have even considered it let alone planned my outfit for the photoshoot that's included... But this isn't about the retreat, it's about what it means to fully lean into who you are and what you want and to stop building from the noise around you. To stop filtering who you are, to stop watering down what you want and to start owning it. I'm sharing why I've decided to count this as year one of my businessm, even after ten years of being self-employed. Why I ripped up everyone else's rulebook. And why I've just created something that I know other coaches will think is absolutely insane, but that I am completely lit up by. If you've ever felt pulled in every direction by other people's strategies, their shoulds, their "this is how it's done" energy, this one's for you. Because your success gets to come from flow. From fun. From you. Let's get into it... I'd love to hear what this episode brings up for you, please come and say hello on Instagram and let's have a chat. My handle is @IamBexHogan [https://www.instagram.com/iamBexHogan] You can see more information on my 7 part audio course She Decides here. [https://www.bexhogan.com/she_decides] You can join my free telegram group here [https://t.me/+PZ303xOJukI1OGI0]

45. The only place she ever felt like she belonged was pulled like a rug from beneath her, £80k down and she's still no closer to getting back in

It happens to many, yet not many people talk about it. Linda Bonnar had been living in New York for 7 years. She describes it as the first place she ever felt as though she truly belonged. It was her home. Until one day, it was taken from her. She had been visiting her home Country, Ireland, about the run the Dublin Marathon, whilst sorting out the final tick boxes for her VISA, when she received the news that she would not be allowed to go home. Leaving her beloved Turtle behind. Linda has a background spanning education, coaching, leadership development, and wellbeing and she has spent more than 16 years helping people build confidence, resilience, and self-awareness Little did she know that the next 2 years would build more resilience in her than she ever thought possible. A short bio: Linda Bonnar is an executive coach, wellbeing leader, speaker, and author who believes that small actions can create big change. Linda is the author of the coaching books Just Three Things and Press Play. Today, Linda works with schools, organisations, leaders, and individuals around the world to help them thrive both personally and professionally. You can see more and buy her book here [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Just-Three-Things-Bite-size-transform/dp/9948871960] I'd love to hear what this episode brings up for you, please come and say hello on Instagram and let's have a chat. My handle is ⁠@IamBexHogan⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/iamBexHogan] You can see more information on my 7 part audio course She Decides ⁠here.⁠ [https://www.bexhogan.com/she_decides] You can join my free telegram group ⁠here⁠ [https://t.me/+PZ303xOJukI1OGI0]

44. She had everything, on paper, but she'd lost who she was...

She was hitting her income goals every single month but she was doing it from a place a fear. She was people pleasing and hadn't seen it. She was exhausted and on the edge of a nervous breakdown. Life was happening to her, not for her and it was time she took back control... I'd love to hear what this episode brings up for you, please come and say hello on Instagram and let's have a chat. My handle is ⁠@IamBexHogan⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/iamBexHogan] You can see more information on my 7 part audio course She Decides ⁠here.⁠ [https://www.bexhogan.com/she_decides] You can join my free telegram group ⁠here⁠ [https://t.me/+PZ303xOJukI1OGI0]