There’s something funny about this episode being number 31 while I’m also turning 31. It felt fitting to pause and reflect on everything year 30 taught me because honestly… this past year changed me in ways I never expected. I remember being in my mid-20s and thinking 30 sounded old. Dramatic, I know. But now […]
10 Lessons from Year 30: Alignment, Energy & Becoming More of Yourself Read More »
If starting conversations in your business feels awkward, forced, or even a little salesy, you’re not alone. This is one of the biggest things that keeps behind-the-scenes professionals stuck when it comes to signing clients, and it has nothing to do with your skill level or experience. It comes down to one thing: how you’re
How to Start Conversations That Lead to Clients (Without Feeling Salesy) Read More »
If you’ve been told that the way to grow your business is by taking on more clients… I want to challenge that. Because for most service providers, that path leads to one thing: overwhelm. You start with one or two clients, then add a few more. Before you know it, you’re juggling six to ten
The 2–3 Client Model: How to Build a $5–8K Integrator Business Without Burnout Read More »
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s “too late” to start something new… this episode is your reminder that… it’s not. In this conversation, I sat down with Certified Integrator, Cathy Lucchesi to talk about her journey from a full corporate career in banking and real estate into building a flexible, remote business as an integrator.
There’s a moment in every behind-the-scenes professional’s journey where growth requires a decision that feels… uncomfortable. Letting go. Letting go of clients.Letting go of roles you’ve outgrown.Letting go of work that once felt aligned, but no longer does. And if you’re transitioning from a Virtual Assistant into a true Integrator role, this moment isn’t just
When (and How) to Let Go of VA Clients as You Step Into the Integrator Role Read More »
Starting a business doesn’t always begin with a perfectly mapped-out plan. Sometimes, it begins in a hospital room… searching for something—anything—that gives you more control over your time and your life. That’s exactly where Morgan Ives’ journey began. In this episode of The Quiet Leader’s Podcast, Morgan shares how she went from building a virtual
From VA to Visionary Support: How Morgan Ives Stepped into Quiet Leadership Read More »
Discovery Calls Aren’t Meant to Be Complicated There’s something I see over and over again with integrators and service providers… they overcomplicate discovery calls. They walk into these conversations thinking they need to explain everything they do, prove their value, and somehow “win” the client over. But that’s not what these conversations are for. A
The Simple Shift That Turns Discovery Calls Into Aligned Clients Read More »
If you feel like you’re doing everything right in your business, learning, posting, and showing up, but still not signing clients, you’re not alone. And more importantly… you’re not doing anything wrong. There’s just one key piece missing. In this episode of The Quiet Leader’s Podcast, we’re diving into what I call the action gap,
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There’s a common belief that so many of us have been carrying, especially as quiet leaders, integrators, and behind-the-scenes professionals. That belief is that work has to feel heavy to be valuable. And if it doesn’t feel heavy, if it feels natural, easy, or even enjoyable, then we start questioning it. Am I doing enough?Is
Work Shouldn’t Feel Hard (When You’re in Alignment) Read More »
One of the goals of The Quiet Leader’s Podcast is to shine a light on the powerful leadership happening behind the scenes in businesses everywhere. Integrators, operations leaders, project managers, and strategic partners are often the people turning ideas into reality, but their stories aren’t always told. In this episode, I sit down with Certified
From Teacher to Strategic Partner: Kimberly Weldin’s Journey into Quiet Leadership Read More »