Have you ever been a part of a group and thought, "Oh, where are my people? This isn't the right fit," or you've had a glimpse into what it's like to be around the ideal people? Then you're going to want to listen to this episode because you'll discover how your success depends on who you spend time with. Our host, Diane Rolston, shares three conversations from one week that all highlighted the same challenge high achievers face: finding their tribe of like-minded people who inspire rather than drain.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why success doesn't happen in isolation and how the wrong people can either fuel you or drain you, move you up or move you downThe difference between being "too much" in the wrong room versus being "right on track" in the right room with like-minded peopleHow being around people at different levels can either inspire you to reach higher or make you complacent as the "big fish in a small pond"Diane's soccer story about how being on the wrong team made her a worse player, illustrating how your environment directly impacts your performanceThe emotional impact of shrinking versus rising Jim Rohn's principle that "You're the average of the five people you spend the most time with," and why this matters for your future successHow to audit your current five people and decide if they reflect who you want to becomeDiane's upcoming high-level mastermind for like-minded women who want to be bolder, braver, and reach their goals with the right support systemListen to the previous episode “Fall Breakthrough Starts Now: What I’m Keeping, Cutting & Creating”: https://dynamic-women.captivate.fm/episode/fall-breakthrough-starts-now-what-im-keeping-cutting-creating-with-diane-rolston-dw325Learn more about the Motivation Mountain: http://www.dianerolston.com/blog/the-motivation-mountain-reason-13-not-suck-at-celebratingGrab your copy of Diane’s autographed Dynamic You™ Book: https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlWant to join Diane’s high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her directly at [email protected] you prefer reading blogs or watching videos? Watch Diane’s YouTube videos here:https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolston or read her blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach and the CEO and founder of Dynamic Women®, a...

Are you a boss who's thinking, "Am I supposed to be a friend to my employees, or am I supposed to be their boss?" This is such a hard balancing act for female leaders, so you're going to want to stick around as our host, Diane Rolston, interviews leadership consultant Katherine Johnston to explore the Boss and Buddy framework and how female leaders can navigate this challenging balance.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The Boss and Buddy framework, understanding when to step into the boss role versus the buddy role Katherine's non-conventional career path from law school prep to global leadership consulting, and how following your passions and interests can lead to unexpected successHow cultural differences impact leadership styles, with real examples from Norway, Germany, and Russia showing how boss/buddy preferences vary by cultureWhy most people have a natural preference for either boss or buddy behaviours, and how you can take a quiz to identify your default styleSpecific techniques for strong bosses to develop buddy skills and for strong buddies to step into boss modeHow this framework applies beyond employee relationships to working with contractors, Virtual Assistants, clients, and even in parenting situationsWhy adaptability is crucial in today's business world, and how having both playbooks helps you adjust your leadership style based on the situation and people involvedKatherine's free webinar and training programs that can help you develop these leadership skills furtherAnd more!Katherine’s Bio: Katherine Johnston builds on her experience in 50+ countries as a leader, consultant, ICF-coach & author in global contexts. Known for her practical approach, engaging manner, building high-trust environments, and providing tangible results. She thrives on partnering with L&D professionals to create leadership programs, talent strategies & competency frameworks. She finds great joy in seeing individuals flourish in their roles. Katherine has an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management & is co-author of two leadership books, with a third to be published in 2025. Katherine lives in West Vancouver with her Norwegian husband, 2 sons and pugalier Oreo.Katherine’s Social Media links: Website: www.global-mindz.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/globalmindz/ Instagram: @global_mindzRegister here to join the free live Boss&Buddy Webinar on Zoom:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lJLy6mcrSTGDpScnHCKD1g#/registrationTake this quick quiz to find out if you’re a Boss or a Buddy:https://global-mindz.com/boss-or-buddy-quiz/Get all the details about the Boss&Buddy Webinar here:https://global-mindz.com/boss-buddy-webinar/This show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach...

If you're thinking, "Oh no, the summer's over," then you're going to want to listen to this episode because you'll discover your fall freedom plan for reclaiming the leader within.&nbsp;Our host, Diane Rolston, discusses transitioning from summer survival mode to leading with intention and creating sustainable success as you enter the final quarter of the year.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why summer often reveals where you've been surviving and how to use this awareness to reset as a leaderThe difference between planning from intention versus planning from burnout, and why this distinction matters for your successThe myth of fresh starts and why jumping into fall without a proper reset can sabotage your progressThe three key areas for your fall freedom planHow to evaluate if your schedule is serving you or if you're serving it, and how to create space for yourselfThe difference between filling your calendar with busy work versus fueling your mission and making real impactWhy being in resonance and alignment with your soul gives you more sustainable energy than white-knuckling through stressDiane's "Virtual Assistant Made Easy" program and how having proper support can give you the time freedom, work freedom, and financial freedom to end the year strongGrab your access to the Summer Productivity Playbook for just $47!&nbsp;&nbsp;https://summerproductivityplaybook.dynamicwomen.biz/Listen to our previous episode “Fall Breakthrough Starts Now: What I’m Keeping, Cutting &amp; Creating”: https://dynamic-women.captivate.fm/episode/fall-breakthrough-starts-now-what-im-keeping-cutting-creating-with-diane-rolston-dw325/Learn more about Virtual Assistants Made Easy by going to our website:&nbsp;https://virtualassistantmadeeasy.com/ or by emailing Diane at [email protected] show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach and the CEO and founder of Dynamic Women®, a global community of women, her purpose is to unlock the greatness in others. Diane works with professionals all over the world to provide clarity, confidence, and action.Visit my website and Sign Up for my WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a dynamic life:www.dianerolston.comConnect with me on your favourite social platform:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDiane" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

There's a moment every August where you either reclaim your role as a leader or get swallowed by your own to-do list. Which are you going to choose?&nbsp;Listen to this episode because you'll discover the invisible cost of doing it all. Our host, Diane Rolston, discusses outsourcing and overwhelm, exploring why delegation is more than just handing off tasks. It's about what you get to do when your hands are free.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The two energies that trap women leadersWhy most people don't realize the weight they carry until it breaks somethingHow the pressure of "I'll just do it myself" leads to stagnation, missed opportunities, and simmering resentmentThe emotional load of undelegated tasks and how they erode your leadership identityWhy waiting to outsource can break you financially and professionally, preventing you from leading boldly into SeptemberDelegation isn't just a trust exercise. It's about reclaiming your ability to focus on high-impact activitiesA real client success story of someone who gained the freedom to take her first real vacation while her business continued to thriveDiane's "Virtual Assistant Made Easy" program and how her vetted VAs can help you choose outsourcing over overwhelm to gain time freedom, work freedom, and financial freedomGet the support that you need and start handing off tasks. Start looking for your virtual assistant with our Virtual Assistant Made Easy program: https://virtualassistantmadeeasy.com/Do you have a topic that you want Diane to discuss on the podcast? Email the topic to [email protected] you prefer reading blogs or watching videos? Watch Diane’s YouTube videos here:https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolston&nbsp;or read her blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach and the CEO and founder of Dynamic Women®, a global community of women, her purpose is to unlock the greatness in others. Diane works with professionals all over the world to provide clarity, confidence, and action.Visit my website and Sign Up for my WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a dynamic life:www.dianerolston.comConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDiane<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Are you looking for the fall to just hit the ground running and for the last quarter of the year to be really successful, so you can end the year strong?&nbsp;Then you're going to want to listen to this episode, where you'll learn how your fall breakthrough starts now.&nbsp;Our host, Diane Rolston, discusses creating space during summer as a preparation ground for Q4 success and why waiting until September can hinder momentum.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why most people wait too long to prepare for fall success, and how high-level leaders get ahead by starting their preparation nowHow summer creates natural space and brain capacity for clear thinking and good decision-making about your final quarterDiane's simple three-part fall auditStrategies for evaluating your business offers, systems, team members, habits, and commitments to determine what still serves youMindsets, tasks, and commitments that need to be cut because they're draining your energy or no longer alignedWhat you need to create based on your goals, whether that's new offers, content, systems, or partnershipsHow content batching, system clean-up, and strategic delegation can set you up for an amazing Q4Diane's "Virtual Assistant Made Easy" program and how working with her vetted virtual assistants can give you the time freedom, work freedom, and financial freedom you've been cravingListen to our previous episode “Stop Trying to Do It All Yourself: How to Delegate in 10 Minutes or Less”: https://dynamic-women.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-delegate-in-10-minutes-or-less-with-diane-rolston-dw324Start looking for a VA with our Virtual Assistants Made Easy program:https://virtualassistantmadeeasy.com/Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos? Watch Diane’s YouTube videos&nbsp; here:https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolston or read her blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach and the CEO and founder of Dynamic Women®, a global community of women, her purpose is to unlock the greatness in others. Diane works with professionals all over the world to provide clarity, confidence, and action.Visit my website and Sign Up for my WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a dynamic life:www.dianerolston.comConnect with me on your favourite social platform:<a...

Are you still handling tasks that are costing you time freedom, work freedom, and financial freedom?&nbsp;Then it's time to level up your delegation game. Listen to this episode so that you can identify what you should be passing off to your Virtual Assistant or team members.&nbsp;Our host, Diane Rolston, will discuss delegation awareness and how to reclaim your time for high-impact activities.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why even successful entrepreneurs still hold onto tasks they should delegate and the real cost of this controlHow small tasks that "only take a few minutes" actually add up to hours upon hours over time, limiting your growth potentialCommon delegation opportunities like inbox filtering, calendar management, presentation creation, and website updates that you can pass off immediatelyReal client stories of entrepreneurs who freed up 3+ hours per week by delegating simple tasks like blog uploads and social media creationWhy tasks that drain your energy don't deserve your expertise and how this mindset shift can transform your businessHow clinging to low-impact tasks prevents you from focusing on high-impact, high-income producing activitiesDiane's "Virtual Assistant Made Easy" program and how her vetted VAs can handle the tasks that are keeping you stuck in the weedsSign up to Loom and start recording training videos for your virtual assistant: https://loom.com/invite/3350d728ae754cca8f888f36a03721ffDon’t have a virtual assistant yet? Visit our website at https://virtualassistantmadeeasy.com/ or email Diane at [email protected]. Limited spots available.Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos? Watch Diane’s YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolston&nbsp;or read her blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach and the CEO and founder of Dynamic Women®, a global community of women, her purpose is to unlock the greatness in others. Diane works with professionals all over the world to provide clarity, confidence, and action.Visit my website and Sign Up for my WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a dynamic life:www.dianerolston.comConnect with me on your favourite social platform:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDiane" rel="noopener...

Are you still completing tasks that drain your energy and steal your time, even though you could easily delegate them?&nbsp;Then you’ll appreciate hearing about the power of delegation awareness. Listen to this episode as our host, Diane Rolston, exposes the hidden time-wasters that are costing you precious freedom and she reveals why clinging to these tasks is actually limiting your business growth. Get ready to identify what needs to come off your plate immediately.Listen to get these great benefits:Reclaim 3+ hours a week to focus on growth, not grunt work — hear how business owners finally stopped doing the tasks that were quietly draining their time and energy.Create real momentum by eliminating those “quick 2-minute tasks” — you’ll be surprised how much they’re costing you in lost opportunities.Stay in your zone of genius by identifying the areas you no longer need to manage — so you can lead more, stress less, and scale faster.Boost your productivity and polish by getting repetitive tasks off your plate — and see what happens when your business starts running smoother without you doing it all.Unlock more freedom and faster growth by releasing control of the low-impact tasks that are keeping you stuck and slowing your momentum.Look more consistent, professional, and prepared with the right support — so you can show up powerfully in front of clients and prospects.Shift how you lead and delegate through a simple challenge — plus, there’s a chance to win one of my books just for playing full out.Email Diane the list of all the tasks that you could delegate. The person with the biggest list by the end of the Summer will receive a book from Diane. Email it to [email protected].&nbsp;Want to have your own Virtual Assistant? Go to our website: https://virtualassistantmadeeasy.com/ There are only currently four spots left for business owners like you!Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos? Watch Diane’s YouTube videos&nbsp; here:https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolston&nbsp;or read her blogs here:&nbsp;https://www.dianerolston.com/blogThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach and the CEO and founder of Dynamic Women®, a global community of women, her purpose is to unlock the greatness in others. Diane works with professionals all over the world to provide clarity, confidence, and action.Visit my website and Sign Up for my WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a dynamic life:<a...

Are you working 60+ hours a week as an entrepreneur, but only 20% of that time is actually high-impact? Then you need to reclaim your freedom and stop trading time for money.&nbsp;Listen to this episode as our host, Diane Rolston, reveals how you can get back five precious hours each week to focus on what truly matters, both in your business and your life. Discover the difference between busy work and breakthrough work.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The shocking reality that most entrepreneurs work 60+ hours weekly, but only 20% involves high-impact, high-quality, high-income producing tasksThe difference between revenue-generating activities like relationship building and lead follow-up versus time-wasting low-impact tasksA real success story of how one client gained five hours back, created a profitable funnel, and landed three new clients in one week using virtual assistant supportHow reclaimed time creates life flexibility for unexpected situations like visiting loved ones in the hospital or taking care of personal health needsThe power of delegation and how tasks like content creation, social media management, email scheduling, and tech troubleshooting can be systematically handed offDiane's "Content Multiplication Magic" system that transformed her half-week content process into a streamlined, delegated workflowA practical call-to-action exercise to identify three ways you'd use five extra hours for fun and life, plus three ways you'd use them for high-impact business activitiesHow virtual assistants can handle everything from social media content creation and video editing to email campaigns, course creation, and calendar managementCurious about how a Virtual Assistant can help you? Contact us by going through our website: https://virtualassistantmadeeasy.com/contactAre you ready to make the most of your Summer? Then grab your access to the Summer Productivity Playbook for just $47! https://summerproductivityplaybook.dynamicwomen.biz/Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos? Watch Diane’s YouTube videos&nbsp; here:https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolston or read her blogs here https://www.dianerolston.com/blogThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach and the CEO and founder of Dynamic Women®, a global community of women, her purpose is to unlock the greatness in others. Diane works with professionals all over the world to provide clarity, confidence, and action.Visit my website and Sign Up for my WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a dynamic life:www.dianerolston.comConnect with...

Are you heading to a major conference or event and worried about burning out before you even get the value you came for?&nbsp;Then you need to listen to this episode. Our host, Diane Rolston, shares her battle-tested strategies for not just surviving but thriving at mega events like Web Summit Vancouver.&nbsp;Learn how to maximize your energy, make meaningful connections, and get the most return on your investment.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The importance of preparation and how to set clear intentions with no more than 2-3 specific goals before attending any major eventThe critical role of energy management through some specific habitsActionable networking strategies to eliminate awkwardnessHow to avoid getting lost in the crowd to being seen, be heard, and maintaining your presence throughout the eventEssential tools and insider tips for maximizing event valueThe importance of having anchor people at events&nbsp;And moreJoin Diane’s free session “Buy Back Your Time, Do Less &amp; Have Financial Freedom with a Virtual Assistant” happening on July 16: https://VAEventJuly16.eventbrite.caGrab your copy of the Dynamic Women® Leadership Secrets Book:&nbsp;https://leadershipsecretsbook.dynamicwomen.biz/Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos? Watch Diane’s YouTube videos&nbsp; here:https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolston&nbsp;or read her blogs here https://www.dianerolston.com/blogThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach and the CEO and founder of Dynamic Women®, a global community of women, her purpose is to unlock the greatness in others. Diane works with professionals all over the world to provide clarity, confidence, and action.Visit my website and Sign Up for my WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a dynamic life:www.dianerolston.comConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoaching<a href="https://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Are you ready to witness what happens when passion meets purpose in the energy sector? Then you're going to want to hear this inspiring conversation.&nbsp;Listen to this episode as our host, Diane Rolston, interviews Angelina Bintoudi, a powerhouse entrepreneur from Greece who's revolutionizing the energy transition with her company Optimems. You'll discover how this electrical engineer went from pitch to power at Web Summit Vancouver.Listen to learn these key takeaways:How to build a successful team by leveraging existing relationships and friendshipsThe four essential elements of powerful pitchingAngelina's innovative approach to democratizing energy transition through virtual power plant technologyInsights into overcoming gender-based challenges in male-dominated industriesHow Angelina's company achieved remarkable successThe importance of having multiple support systems, from business partners to family members, when building a demanding startupWhy knowing your science and conducting explicit market research are crucial for success in the energy tech spaceAngelina's message about authentic female leadership and breaking glass ceilings "one fist at a time"Guest Bio:&nbsp;Angelina Bintoudi is an electrical and computer engineer with a master’s degree in power engineering and a PhD in Microgrids. Originally from Thessaloniki, Greece, she completed all her academic studies at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. With a strong research background, the majority of her career has been dedicated to high-level research projects, including aerospace initiatives with the European Space Agency (ESA) and participation in more than a dozen Horizon projects funded by the European Union.Although entrepreneurship wasn’t part of her original plan, Angelina realized that for research to create greater impact, it needed to reach the commercial world. This insight led her to co-found Optimems.Optimems is a startup company founded in 2022. Optimems provides Energy Management Systems for RES plants, industries and households. Currently we are the leading company for EMS in PV parks on Greece, having the 25% of the total market. We are currently bootstraped with over 3.5 M total revenue and 2.5 M in this year only. Optimems has 18 employees.Angelina’s Social Media links:&nbsp;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelinabintoudi/Website: https://www.optimems.gr/This show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach and the CEO and founder of Dynamic Women®, a global community of women, her purpose is to unlock the greatness in others. Diane works with professionals all over the world to provide clarity, confidence, and action.&nbsp;Visit my website and Sign Up for my WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a dynamic life:www.dianerolston.comThe Dynamic Women® Podcast is an Award-Winning action-focused lifestyle and leadership podcast full of stories and strategies to help women design their success and unleash their “Dynamic Woman”. You can learn from the experts how to get clarity, build confidence, and get into action on your biggest goals and...