On today's episode, Nicole Magelssen and I are talking about when and how to bring on a virtual assistant. Nicole is the founder and CEO of Alpine Virtual. Having been a virtual assistant for eleven years, Nicole created Alpine to bridge the gap between quality, vetted virtual assistants and business owners looking for help. She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband and two sons.Topics:When should you hire a VA? (2:40)Recommendations for onboarding a VA. (5:36)Different types of VAs. (10:20)Tips on communicating with your VA. (13:05)How to find a VA. (19:21)The process of hiring a VA with Alpine Virtual. (21:12)VA agencies pros and cons. (26:45)A VA is a contractor and how that's different than an employee. (30:25)Mentioned in the episode:The Genius Zone: The Breakthrough Process to End Negative Thinking and Live in True Creativity by Gay Hendricks Ph.D. (affiliate link)You can find Nicole atWebsite: Apline VirtualInstagram: @alpinevirtualBe sure to subscribe and leave a review.Complete show notes and transcripts can be found at jackihayes.meFollow me on Instagram at @jackihayes_obmMusic by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay 

In this week's episode, Megan Kierstead and I are talking about running a business with a neurodivergent brain. Megan Kierstead is a certified life coach with ADHD, chronic illness, and cool hair. She helps multi-passionate rulebreakers create an empowering, playful relationship to getting shit done that is compatible with their unique body and brain. Meg's coaching incorporates over a decade of experience of advising tech leaders in strategy and user experience, as well as deep expertise in human behavior and social science. She's a big nerd (especially about neuroscience and the human mind), and lives in Sonoma, California with bunnies and lots of glitter. Topics:Masking neurodivergence when you are socialized as a girl/woman (7:52)Your most important assets as a CEO (13:05)How to lead a neurodiverse team (17:25)Make your own rules (20:32)Building a relationship with yourself (29:32)Should you pursue a diagnosis (30:25)Mentioned in the episode:Black Sheep PlaygroundInstagram Live - Should I get a diagnosisYou can find Megan atWebsite: MeganKierstead.comInstagram: @megkiersteadBe sure to subscribe and leave a review.Complete show notes and transcripts can be found at jackihayes.me.Follow me on Instagram at @jackihayes_obmMusic by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay 

In today's episode, Amanda Kingsley and I are talking about finding your niche in coaching, life after an abortion, using a podcast to change lives, and being a badass feminist. Amanda is a Certified Feminist Life Coach and Doula. She is the host of the Speaking Light Into Abortion podcast. And the Author of ‘What I Wish: 100 love notes to help you survive, come alive, and thrive after abortion.’ After her own unanticipated abortion as a mother of three, she recognized the need for a wider conversation around the complex emotional landscape of life after abortion.Topics:Our mission as humans (6:38)Being "good" feminists (12:51)Life after an abortion (13:36)Finding the most authentic version of you (17:50)Starting a podcast (22:31)Providing value (28:35)Resources for locating safe abortion options:To find an abortion clinic: abortionfinder.orgResource on abortion pills: plancpills.orgResource for financial assistance: 800-772-9100Resource for legal assistance: reprolegalhelpline.orgMentioned in the episode:Speaking Light Into Abortion podcastWhat I Wish: 100 love notes to help you survive, come alive, and thrive after abortionYou can find {Insert Guest Name} atWebsite: www.amandastarkingsley.comInstagram: @amandastarkingsleyBe sure to subscribe and leave a review.For show notes and transcripts visit jackihayes.online/podcast. While you are there, be sure to subscribe to my Mindset+Strategy email list.Follow me on Instagram at @jackihayes_obmMusic by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

On today's episode, I'm talking with Emily Feairs about how to be a feminist leader, as a coach, as an employer, and even as a team of one. Emily is a coach for smart women who want to make an impact on the world WITHOUT exhausting themselves in the process. A former executive and senior political advisor with two small kids, Emily knows what it is like to juggle all the things and feel like you are failing at each one. With her background in psychology and feminist policy, Emily's coaching makes doing what you love without sacrificing your life both simple and doable for even the busiest of us.Topics:Defining feminist leadership The feminist version of delegationBeing a feminist leader as a team of one The expected expectation of perfectionism Defining wins on your terms Defining confidence You can find Emily atWebsite: EmilyFeairs.comInstagram: @EmilyFeairsBe sure to subscribe and leave a review.Complete show notes and transcripts can be found at jackihayes.meFollow me on Instagram at @jackihayes_obmMusic by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

In today’s episode, I’m talking with brand and digital marketing consultant, Kristin Lawton. Kristin is a brand and marketing professional with 15+ years of experience directing communications and branding strategies. With her marketing and project management expertise, she is able to leverage consumer insights to drive brand and campaign strategies, shaping future marketing plans. As a strategic leader who builds and manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders, she helps create a culture of open dialogue to achieve your goals.In this episode, we talk about...Brand 101 (2:00)Why you should start your brand planning with your audience (3:23)The awareness journey (6:52)Using your uniqueness in your marketing (9:46)Creating a brand experience (13:56)The “perfect brand” procrastination (21:16)Making marketing effortless (27:25)How to find your audience (36:41)Mentions:The Entrepreneur’s Marketing ChecklistThe Marketing BarWhere you can find Kristin...IG: @districtbrandbarWebsite: TheDistrictBrandBar.com/helloAnd follow me at:@JackiHayes_OBMBe sure to leave a review and subscribe.Music: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my four-step launch process so you can create a sustainable and fun launch of your group coaching program. In this episode, we talk about...What is a launch (1:32)Understanding where you are now (2:23)Applying your core values to your launch (3:15)Show up as an ally to your super client (5:04)Taking action (6:19)Mentions:Launch Strategy VIP DayAnd follow me at:@JackiHayes_OBMBe sure to leave a review and subscribe.Music: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial

In today’s episode, I’m talking with business coach, Elisa Owen. Elisa’s coaching career began in 2019 after 6+ years of running her first business, a thriving papercraft shop. As an accomplished online business owner, and natural teacher and guide, she transitioned into coaching where she could help others create their magic in the world. In just over a year, Elisa has become a fully booked coach, where multiple 5-figure months are the new normal. She has mastered authentic marketing and selling and teaches her clients how to do the same. She specializes in quickly weeding through overwhelming problems, presenting simple solutions, and getting astonishing results. Her success includes plenty of space for her family, jigsaw puzzles, and crime dramas.In this episode, we talk about...How to talk about consultation calls (9:18)Addressing pain points and transformation in marketing (13:45)Where Elisa gets her ideas for content (15:55)You bring your uniqueness to your business (19:04)Being in the moment (23:15)Leveling up (28:15)Elisa's biggest win was a $0 month (33:45)Advice when starting your coaching business (41:30)Mentions:Secrets of Self Concept Shifting Facebook GroupWhere you can find Elisa...IG: @elisaowencoachingWebsiteAnd follow me at:@JackiHayes_OBMBe sure to leave a review and subscribe.Show notes and transcripts can be found at jackihayes.online/podcast.Music: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial

In today’s episode, I’m talking with life coach Doreen Korba about creating company culture, her evolution as a coach, and how your business can be your greatest spiritual teacher.Doreen is a  life coach for female entrepreneurs, helping them take their business and life to the next level using advanced mindset and nervous system techniques. Her clients are pioneers who change the lives of many, and along with that responsibility comes the need for deep inner work, which is Doreen’s specialty. She is also a wife and mom of 4 who talks openly about the loss of her stillborn daughter Harper. Doreen has the unique ability to weave in her Master’s in counseling, her 15 years in Corporate as VP of Marketing, and her own emotional grief journey into one package to help women build their million-dollar businesses.In this episode, we talk about...Transitioning from corporate American to being a business owner (8:48)Creating company culture (12:46)How to know when a potential hire is a good fit (16:45)Whether you need a niche when you start coaching (19:19)Doreen’s evolution as a coach (21:37)Following a plan on limited knowledge (24:34)Following your genius (30:00)Quantum leaps (31:48)Mentions:What I Learned from my Two Week BreakWhere you can find Doreen...IG: @coachkorbaWebsite: https://coachkorba.comPodcast: Million Dollar Mamas in the MakingAnd follow me at:@JackiHayes_OBMBe sure to leave a review and subscribe.Music: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialTranscripts of this episode can be found at https://jackihayes.online/podcast/season2-episode1-doreenkorba

In today's episode, I'm talking about goal setting. Too many of us set tasks as goals, like going to the gym three times a week. That task is how you will achieve your goal, not the goal itself.Follow me at@JackiHayes_OBMBe sure to leave a review and subscribe.Music: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial

In today's episode, I'm talking about a recent quote from Gail Keyes-Allen. According to Keyes-Allen, our goals should be pee-our-pants scary.  Not an easy guarantee.Follow me at@JackiHayes_OBMBe sure to leave a review and subscribe.Music: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial