Barbara Giesing of BAGHR Consulting and Traci Poe of Public Speakers Growth Hub
Are you an introvert who dreads putting yourself out there? Or a business owner trapped in survival mode, just trying to hire anyone who can help? You need to hear this episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles .
In this powerful conversation, host Buddy Broyles brings together two incredible female leaders: Barbara Giesing, HR Consultant at BAGHR Consulting, and Traci Poe, founder of the Public Speakers Growth Hub and Communicate Great . Together, they share the raw truth about moving past fear, embracing collaboration over cutthroat competition, and launching their highly anticipated collaborative book, "Oh Yes, I Did!" .
From Traci's journey of transforming from a timid introvert to a college public speaking professor, to Barbara's practical secrets on how clear job descriptions act as a company "drama exterminator"—this episode is packed with absolute gold for any entrepreneur looking to rise .
Tune in to discover why your story is worth taking the stage for, and how to start speaking truth into your business!
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* Key Takeaways
* The Power of "Oh Yes, I Did!": Born out of the mastermind group "Oh Yes, I Can," Traci Poe partnered with publisher Amy Vogel to create a collaborative book featuring diverse women entrepreneurs . Officially launching at their Summer Summit on July 17th, the project features distinct strategies and stories to help women flourish and rise to their dream businesses .
* Overcoming the Introvert Barrier: Both Barbara and Traci openly identify as deep introverts who faced intense anxiety about putting themselves visible in the market . They emphasize that your message and story matter enough to overcome fear and "take the stage," whether virtually or physically .
* Shifting from Competition to Collaboration: Real growth happens when entrepreneurs view each other as collaborators rather than competitors . Teaming up allows business owners to support one another, share resources, and respectfully borrow each other's audiences to propel both brands forward .
* Job Descriptions as "Drama Exterminators": Barbara highlights that failing to write clear job descriptions is a massive small business mistake . Putting expectations in writing eliminates workplace drama, establishes baseline measures for success, and helps you accurately determine if you truly need full-time, part-time, or seasonal skillsets .
* The High Cost of Survival-Mode Hiring: Hiring an employee out of pure survival mode without a clear, written plan quickly drains your time and money . If the arrangement doesn't work out, a clear structure allows both parties to part ways respectfully and transparently, rather than letting silent frustrations build up to a blowout firing .
* Communicating with Curiosity: When an employee handles a task unexpectedly, a leader should address it immediately with curiosity rather than anger . Asking, "Can you explain your thought process?" keeps lines of communication open and prevents employees from solidifying bad habits .
* Delegating Your Business Deficits Early: To successfully build confidence when launching a business, Barbara advises identifying your personal weaknesses immediately . Delegating technical IT security and hiring a bookkeeper early on frees up an owner's mental capacity to excel in their actual zones of genius .
Your story deserves more than just a conversation—it deserves impact.
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