Daily Coaching for Women Entrepreneurs

What does it take to be successful in accounting? What is a successful career path and what is it like on the way and when you get there?Whatever you answered is likely what is making you miserable at work right now and causing you to avoid things that might actually be great for your career and your life.That's why I'm talking about the three biggest misconceptions I see in how we define success in accounting, today.And then helping you challenge those and give yourself the success that you actually want. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comConnect with me on LinkedIn and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Are you always looking for a better morning routine while also feeling like you just can't (or don't want to) deal with it?This is your episode.I'm sharing 3 simple steps to create an easy morning routine that actually makes your life easier, and that you can follow.I don't believe there is a perfect, best, or right way to start your day.But there are things you can do that will help you get what you want without suffering, judging yourself, or hating every second of it.  To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comConnect with me on LinkedIn and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Working too many hours, never having enough time for it all. It's the story of almost every person working in accounting and finance at least part of the year.And sadly, it's a story most people don't believe they can change. It's just the way it is, right?Wrong. Today I'm helping you see when overworking is actually a problem for you, deciding if you want to solve it, and what the underlying cause of overworking is. And then helping you solve the top 3 issues that lead to your overworking. Because I want you to be able to work less, get more done, and actually have a life for yourself and with your family and friends.And yes, you can stop working so much without damaging your career or your reputation.  To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comConnect with me on LinkedIn and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

One of the top complaints I hear from the accountants I coach (and my accounting friends)  is that there is never enough time. You want to get all the things done, and feel like a successful, skilled professional who always achieves and follows through for your clients and team, but you also would love to have a life, see your family, sleep, and maybe even workout sometimes.There are so many ways to solve for creating enough time and managing your time.But, I think there are actually a lot of things that you don't even realize are productivity killers and time wasters. Many of them are just normal things we do each day and pretty standard patterns of getting through stressful or busy times.Or even normal times.I think you will be surprised by some of these top 7 time sucks I share today. And of course I include suggestions for how you can counteract them.Enjoy! To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comConnect with me on LinkedIn and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Ditch the pressure and negative basis of New Year's Resolutions and set yourself up for a year you actually want.And get some tips from my 12 year old son who sometimes is wise way beyond his years. Find out why we don't play the New Year's resolutions game and what we do instead. It involves feeling good about yourself, having fun, and actually achieving the things you want each year. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comConnect with me on LinkedIn and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Everyone judges their clients at some point, in some way. It's just human nature. What you do with that judgment, how it guides your work, and how you feel at work and after work is what matters.Today I'm going into detail on why judgments are normal, how you can use them to make your client relationships and solutions even better, and how you can stop feeling guilty or embarrassed for having the judgments in the first place.When you apply the concepts I cover in this episode, you will enjoy your client interactions more, have more time and energy, and improve the overall experience for clients, too.   To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comConnect with me on LinkedIn and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Do you have a reliable process for making decisions?It sounds so logical and simple, but most of us are flying blind and hoping for the best when we make decisions. We think our process is great, especially if it is slow and deliberate. In this episode, I'm challenging what you think you know about good decision making, and proposing a simpler, more effective approach to decisions. One that will help you make decisions more quickly and simply so you can spend more time actually doing things and making progress instead of pondering ideas and hoping you get it right.  To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comConnect with me on LinkedIn and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Today I've invited my client, Laura Roeder, onto the podcast to talk about business, entrepreneurship, mindset coaching, and using tools that make your business easier. Laura is a successful serial entrepreneur, having started, grown, and successfully exited multiple companies that are still operating successfully today. And, she grew each business by doing things her way and challenging conventional business advice and norms for how things should be done. One of the norms she has challenged is the way she built and works with her team. Among many things, it enabled her to essentially take six months off from her business to travel with her family, while still growing the business.Our chat is packed with insight into how Laura approaches her businesses, and tips that you can apply in your own business, regardless of industry. I think you're really going to enjoy this look into a successful serial entrepreneur's brain and find several things you can apply to your own business today. Laura Roeder is an experienced entrepreneur who began running her own business at 22. She was named one of the top 100 entrepreneurs under 30 in 2011, 2013, and 2014. Laura is a co-founder of the LKR Social Media course, MeetEdgar, and Marie Forleo's B-School. In 2020, she also co-founded Paperbell, a tool designed to help coaches and consultants streamline various processes within their practice. Laura loves traveling and reading memoirs. She is married with two kids. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comConnect with me on LinkedIn and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Recently I've been covering several aspects of setting goals, planning for the next year, and setting yourself up for the future you want. I've  shared several strategies and actions you can take to set yourself and your business up to achieve the success you want next year. However, even the most well thought out strategies and plans can fail if you don't also look into your mindset as you create and execute your plan.If you've ever been inspired by a great business strategy book or consultant but had your plan then fall flat, you know what I'm talking about.The thing is, you aren't inherently a failure or flop. Which means you can totally try again with completely different results.Most likely you didn't have the mindset you needed to completely follow through on your desired strategy.Today I'm diving into how to develop the mindset you need to execute any plan, including examples of what works and what doesn't.Whatever you're hoping to do differently next year, you'll want to get your brain on board now. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comConnect with me on LinkedIn and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Today we're talking about how to use specific metrics in setting goals for yourself and your firm so that you steer yourself to the success and fulfillment you actually want.Instead of going through the motions of work every day only to end up in the same place again next year, with the same frustration and stress as usual.I'm sharing the type of detailed metrics that can completely change how you set and achieve goals as well as specifically why this works compared with how you have likely approached goals in the past.This has completely changed my relationship with goals (I used to avoid them) and I have seen my clients massively increase and improve what they accomplish in their businesses and lives with this tweak. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

While you probably would never consciously expect your employees to read your mind, almost every manager and business owner is actually expecting exactly that at some point every day.  It confuses the heck out of your team and it keeps you feeling frustrated and wondering why you can get them to do what you want, how you want it, and when you want it. Luckily, there's a very simple solution to this. It's all about deciding what you actually expect from each employee, telling them, and then also following through to hold them accountable.  Over and over. Like most things, easier said than done.In this episode I walk you through key steps and tips to actually do this so you can stop feeling frustrated with your team and questioning your own abilities.Your team will not only do better work, but they'll enjoy their work more.When they know what to do and how to do it well, that means your clients get better service and you will have more time to focus on your own work. Or simply to go home and unplug when your day is done. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Growing your accounting or financial services firm can be incredibly challenging, frustrating, and downright painful some days. You've managed to get this far, but what  does it actually take grow to the next level?Unfortunately, a lot of small firms reach a certain point and then struggle to manage their growth past that point. Today I'm talking about common reasons firms struggle to grow and what you can do to avoid or overcome them.I'm sharing 4 simple steps to follow to create the growth that fits your firm in the way you want to do business.Because there isn't a specific one size fits all answer for every firm. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

You know how every year you make these great plans to do better next year? Not just to exercise more or drink more water.I'm talking about plans to improve and grow your firm. To change your pricing. To hire new or better employees. To niche down to a client base you actually want to work with and have really great expertise at serving.And even better, to work fewer hours and take home a bigger profit.But then the year goes by and you're busy and stressed, and you find yourself making similar plans, goals and dreams again.I want that to change for you. These last two months of the year are the perfect time to start that change, by doing a new kind of reflection and evaluation of the past year.And setting yourself up for easy actions in the new year.Recently a client of mine summed it up perfectly, “If I'm where I am now at this time next year, you should fire me.” The only way to make a change is to take new actions. And the best way to take new actions (other than actually doing them) is to get your brain onboard with what you want.In this episode, I'm walking you through that.  And, now is the perfect time to book a call with me to apply this work to yourself and your firm after you listen. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Today we're talking about marketing your small financial services firm or practice. Marketing isn't usually on my financial clients' list of favorite topics, but it really is one of the most important parts of running your own firm or practice. Without marketing, no one knows you exist! And if no one knows that you exist or how you can help them, they can't hire you. So, today I've invited my friend Catherine Tidd to unravel some of the mysteries and uncomfortable parts of marketing so you can build a better business.Catherine is the CEO of Social Seed Marketing, a company that focuses on digital marketing for financial advisors. She's also the bestselling author of Confessions of a Mediocre Widow.In this episode, we talk about:What to focus on when you're first getting started with your financial services firm versus once you're more established.How spending time on your marketing can actually improve your business and help you work with clients you actually enjoy.What marketing efforts will give you the biggest impact for the effort involved.What some of the biggest obstacles in marketing are for small financial service firms, and how to overcome them.Don't miss this episode.To learn more about Social Seed Marketing and Catherine Tidd, or to work with them, go to www.socialseedmarketing.com. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

How do you get motivated to do all the things you need to do every day?I'm talking big projects, small mundane tasks, working out, even just getting out of bed some mornings.Motivation is not automatic.  And it doesn't magically happen when the time is right.It's actually something you can create for yourself.And I'm sharing exactly how to do it and why it works today.Even better, you can do it in 5 minutes. So stop procrastinating and dreading things and wishing for motivation to happen to you.  Listen to this episode, and get stuff done. Today. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Today I'm talking about a question that I think a lot of smart financial pros struggle with, but that isn't addressed publicly or constructively very often.That question is this: How do I reconcile working for incompetent people? Or how should I handle working for a less than stellar boss?No boss is perfect. But sometimes all you can do is focus on their shortcomings to the point where it's hard for you to focus on your own work and feel good about showing up each day.Listen in to find out why what we usually do to cope doesn't actually work, and what to do instead.The answer is not to just suck it up, gaslight yourself, or find a new job. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

The question of whether you're doing enough at work seems to weigh heavily on many financial pro's minds. And it is closely aligned with a general feeling of being behind most of the time. Your to do list pretty much never ends, and seems to just grow every day. You can work 14 hours a day (and more) and still leave your desk feeling like you didn't accomplish enough that day.So, today we're talking about how to know if you're doing enough at work, or not. And what to do about your answer. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Why are you always so busy? That's just how it is in accounting and finance right? Is that true? Being busy is like a badge of honor in the accounting and financial world. But the long term impact of busy-ness on you, your business, your team, and your clients is not good. And it isn't just at work. The habit of being busy has crept into the other parts of your life, too.In this episode, I'm explaining what busy-ness is, why exactly it has taken over your life and work, why it's more of a problem than just a long, never-ending to-do list, and what you can do to unbusy your life so you can get what matters done, enjoy your work, and have plenty of time to actually enjoy your life as well.   To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

You may think that all your value comes from knowing the rules, crunching the numbers, and being an expert with all the analytical skills. Those are great, but if you can't communicate what you know in a way that others understand and respond to, your other skills fall kind of flat in today's world. To stay competitive, effective, and valuable today, good communication skills are critical for accountants.  So today I'm diving into the common communication gaps accountants experience, why they are problematic for you, and what you can do to improve your communication skills.The good news?You can start right now with what you hear in this episode. You don't have to sit in a class all day to learn this stuff. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

In the world of finance and accounting, there's a so much pressure for perfection in your work. There is not a lot of room for error. You expect yourself to know the answer to anything and everything a client might pose to you. And you expect yourself to never be wrong, misunderstand, or make the wrong decision on behalf of your client. But inevitably, mistakes and errors happen. It doesn't matter how hard you try to avoid them or how perfect you are. It will happen.So what do you do when it happens? How do you navigate it?Today I'm covering:1. Why and how mistakes happen in the finance and accounting industries.2. Why mistakes seem like such a problem, but aren't actually as terrible as you make them out to be.  3. And what you can do differently the next time you make a mistake.  If mistakes are inevitable, knowing these three things will make it much easier to navigate them, and get through your day to day work without feeling as stressed and pressured to be perfect.   To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

What if every single accountant had access to a coach? Imagine how much more you might enjoy your life.  And how amazingly well firms and accounting/finance departments would perform every year.Coaching has been the way top executives and business leaders have created their results for several decades now.  It's proven to be a highly effective way to improve individual, team, and firm performance. And coaching is more accessible to all of us every day. In fact, I believe coaching will be crucial to repositioning accounting as the valuable, attractive, desirable profession that it used to be.  And it is a key piece of building strong teams with a diverse, talented, engaged, and lasting workforce. If you've doubted coaching, are curious what it can do for you or your firm, or even what it can do for the industry as a whole, don't miss this episode.  To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

One of the biggest ways we hold ourselves back in life is by avoiding uncomfortable and difficult things. Avoiding our problems, whether it's something big, or just a small annoying task that you hate, is a very normal thing to do. It's actually what your brain is designed to do - seek pleasure and avoid pain.While it's more comfortable in the short term to avoid things, it actually leads to your problems getting bigger, more complex, and even more uncomfortable.I've noticed myself shifting into more avoiding behaviors recently, so I have lots to share on this today.Listen in as I address why we avoid things, why avoiding things is a problem (beyond just that nagging feeling that you “should” take care of things now, and my solutions to stop avoiding things.  To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

What does it actually mean to be a fulfilled accountant? Today I'm answering that because when you understand how I define it, it's easier to determine how that fits with what you want from your own work in the finance & accounting industries.I want you to get the full benefit of listening to these episodes and also to know what you are getting into when you work with me. The more you know what it means to be a fulfilled accountant, the more everything you hear on this podcast will make sense, and the more easily you can fit these concepts into your own work and life. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

One of the biggest complaints among financial professionals like you is that you are just so busy all the time. You're slammed at work. Your family needs a million different things from you at home. You have social demands. Volunteer work. Networking. Client demands. Kids.  Aging parents. There's barely enough time to get your work done, let alone find time to take care of yourself, plan your future, and pursue those hobbies you keep dreaming about.But lack of time isn't actually the problem. Listen now to find out what the underlying problem behind your lack of time is, and what you can do to have all the time you want. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

If you've ever struggled to increase sales, close deals, or make more money in your accounting and financial services business, it's probably because you're selling toilet paper to your clients.Of course I don't mean literal toilet paper.  But if you think you're selling accounting and financial services to your clients and that is how you describe your work and what you pitch to clients, you're basically selling toilet paper. A necessary commodity with very  little differentiation, and low value to the client.And, this means you're really missing out on money, satisfaction, and connection with your clients.  In this episode, I'm walking you through how to stop selling toilet paper and start selling what your clients really want, so that you enjoy get to enjoy the sales process more, you make more money, and you provide even better service to your clients.  To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

It's easy to know what to do and how to feel when you have clear goals, clear tasks, and you're in a regular cycle of activity at work.But what happens when you feel off. Like something is missing. There's a lull, you're bored, or you have a general blah feeling that you can't quite describe.Is that a problem to solve for? Listen now to find out my answer and what you can do at these times. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Quitting has a lot of negative connotations in our culture. And yet how often do you wish you could quit your job, your business, your obligations for a day or indefinitely? Especially as a tired or burnt out accounting or finance pro?If you're considering any type of quitting, how do you decide?Because sometimes quitting is the best answer. And other times, sticking with it is the best answer.The problem is that most of us aren't equipped to make this choice consciously or confidently. And then we tend to choose to stay stuck instead of taking actions that work for us.Listen to find out how to make this choice, questions to answer as you evaluate, and how to move forward with confidence in whatever you decide. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

There are three words that you likely say every day that are robbing you of the success, time, and profits you desire in your business.These words sound innocent and simple when you say them.  But they suck all the creativity and knowledge right out of you. Today I'm diving into why these words are so important to notice and how they can be detrimental to your work.And of course I offer two sides. There is a time and place where these words can be very useful for accounting and finance pros (to combat the pressure of perfectionism).However, I believe these words tend to work against you more than for you.Listen now and find out what these words are so you can change the way you use them today! To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Whether you identify as overwhelmed, overworked, tired, or stuck, today's episode can help you move forward and get out of a rut in your accounting or financial service business. Too many professionals deal with overwhelm in some form on a daily basis. It impacts your productivity, your desire to do the work, and can cause all sorts of indecision and stagnation.Depending on how you process things, it might look feeling confused, uncertain, or stuck.  And it could be about your work, your life, your to-do list, your time, your money. It could even show up in things that feel silly but really slow down your day, like, deciding what to wear, when to ask a question, what to say, or where to eat lunch.Today I'm sharing an excerpt from one of my popular classes that has helped women like you overcome overwhelm in their business, and feel productive, functional, and in control again.  Enjoy!  To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

As an accounting or finance professional, emotions are probably not high on your list of things you want to talk about or deal with at work. In fact, if you're like me when I was an accountant, you believe emotions have little to no place at work.However, what I've learned is that the opposite is true. Understanding and managing your emotions is key to your success. But perhaps not in the way you're thinking about it currently.In this episode I'm talking specifically about the emotional piece of the model I shared in episode 92 and how it can make your work and life so much less stressful and more enjoyable.  And lead to greater profits with less work hours. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Today I want to talk about the tool that guides pretty much everything I do in my business, my life, and my coaching.  It's called the self coaching model and it was created and popularized by Brooke Castillo of the Life Coach School. It is so simple and also so powerful. The results people consistently create with it are what convinced me to get certified in this tool specifically.  Essentially the model is a simple way to break down the elements of everything in your life and work into a simple, understandable, solvable format. In this episode I'm walking you through what this self coaching model is, how it works, and how to use it to create what you want.  To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Playtime is not just for kids. Studies show play is one of the most effective ways to learn and grow for all humans.  And when you play and have fun, for the sake of having fun, you reduce your stress, increase your creativity and problem solving, and improve your work performance and personal relationships.But what is play and how do you do more of it? Listen in to find these answers and more. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Imagine if you could simply hand everyone in your life a manual telling them how to behave so that you can go about your day with ease and happiness.You wouldn't have to spend so much time and effort attempting to manipulate and control people so they'll do what you want. Today I want to give you an alternative that while not as magical as a manual, can still let you stop controlling people. It will help you feel in control, despite what other people do. And it will free up so much of your time and energy so you can spend it on the things you actually care about.  To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

One of the most effective decision making tools or approaches is to make decisions ahead of time.  Meaning you make decisions with your logical brain before your emotional, less advanced and less logical brain takes over in the moment when stress or excitement rule.This method of making decisions leads to creating amazing results in your work and life. Making decisions ahead of time means deciding how you want to respond, what you want to do, or how you want to feel in advance of an actual event.Listen to the full episode to learn practical applications for this in your day-to-day work and your life. You will thank yourself later. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Indecision runs rampant for so many people in so many areas of life these days. We have more decisions to make than ever, and a lot of time it's easier and more comfortable to simply put off decisions in the moment.  However, the impact of your indecision goes way beyond just your own brain and day.  Indecision creates an ongoing open loop of unmade decisions that exhausts you and holds back the people you work with from making the desired progress in your work. In practice, indecision can look like avoiding a task, procrastinating on something that needs an answer or action, or constantly seeking and waiting for input or feedback from someone else instead of just deciding and moving forward.Today I'm  talking about how to recognize indecision in yourself and your team, why you struggle with indecision, and what you can do to overcome it and start making more decisions, with greater ease, clarity, and confidence.  To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

You know that inner dialogue that's always running through your brain? All the flaws you're noticing, the mistakes you obsess over, the shortcomings you notice and call out continually? What most of us don't realize is that that dialogue is that all of these are not the factual observations you think they are.  They're actually optional thoughts. And, when these thoughts go unnoticed or untended, they get in your way in ways you probably aren't even aware of. Today I'm talking about the five major ways your self-talk can impact your work and your life, and how you can challenge those thoughts to help you create results you want instead. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

We all have the same 24 hours available to us each day. And most of us are always wishing for more. But would more time actually change anything? Why do we all accomplish such different things and feel so different with the time we have?Why is there never enough? In this episode, I share how you can answer these questions for yourself and have time for everything you want.Yes, it's possible. And it's easier than you might think. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Are you the hot mess perfectionist of the imperfect expert? The hot mess perfectionist is the woman who feels like she's never being, doing, or having enough because she just can't seem to use her work skills to achieve in her life. The imperfect expert is great at what she does and also knows that perfection is not a useful goal.Actually, you're probably both of these characters. We all are. In this episode learn why you are both of these, what it means for your stress and your success, and get my 5 steps to reduce the impact of perfectionism on your life. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Whether it's creating your resume, writing a catchy bio or even accepting a compliment, acknowledging and talking about how amazing you are is something most people are uncomfortable with. In this episode I'm sharing the reasons you're uncomfortable and what you can do to be more comfortable both in accepting how wonderful and accomplished you are and talking about it with greater ease and frequency.Think you're fine just being modest and discounting yourself still? Here's why you should care.People who acknowledge their role in creating their results have more confidence, receive more recognition, get paid more, are exposed to greater opportunities, and have more fun in life and work. And, the more you acknowledge and claim your own greatness, the more you open the door for others to do the same. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

You know the saying, “what got you here, won't get you there?”I find it really captures that transition from the work that you have excelled at doing thus far (and that got you promoted and accelerated your career) into work that feels totally new and uncomfortable as you take on increasingly challenging roles in management or business ownership. Today we're talking about three skills that will most serve you as you advance to higher levels, how they differ from your current skills, and how to develop them. Because the skills you need at the higher levels aren't often taught or nurtured in a way that helps you grow quickly and confidently.  To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Most of us go through life believing that we are just dealt a hand of cards and it's simply the luck of the draw if we're happy  with it or not.However, life is actually a collection of every choice you make. Conscious and unconscious choices. It's an uncomfortable truth, but also one that can put you on the path to creating a life you absolutely love. That's what we're talking about today - the choices you make, becoming aware of them, and how to change them so you can intentionally create the life you desire. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

The cyclical or repetitive nature of accounting is one of the more frustrating aspects of the profession for a lot of us. Why do we do the same thing over and over every month, quarter and year? The same clients and people bring the same last minute drama, we follow the same procedures that don't seem to work that well, or that waste time and resource, and we even make the same mistakes. If you want to change that, the best place to start is with a better evaluation process.  Now.  Not next quarter. Listen to this episode now to learn how to make the most of your evaluation process and actually make impactful changes for yourself, your team, your clients, and your company. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

 “I don't have time for the strategic work/thinking/ planning or big picture stuff because I'm so busy with all the day to day stuff. There's just too much to do.”How many times have you said that or heard that from someone at work? It sounds logical in the moment when you're overwhelmed with the daily grind. But it keeps you stuck in that same place with no option for moving forward with greater productivity or ease. Today I'm talking about how to always make time for the strategic work, because that is the work that will propel your career and your business forward and help you reduce or eliminate so many of the problems that you're juggling on a daily basis. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

So many of my clients talk about wanting more control or feeling out of control in some part of their lives, whether that's financial, relationships, health, or career. The key to control is understanding where you have it, where you don't, and why. In this episode, I'm going to give you some very actionable ways to create more control in your life, starting right now. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Difficult clients are an inevitable part of any business.  There are several ways to manage interactions in the moment with your difficult clients, but today I want to go a little deeper and talk about why they're difficult in the first place.My goal is to help you have fewer of those difficult client moments and more clients that you enjoy working with.  You won't need that band-aid of managing difficult conversations or destressing with a glass of wine at the end of the day.What I'm talking about today will actually change how you see all of your clients, improve your client service in general, and help you save time and energy because you won't be dreading, avoiding, and stewing over those difficult clients nearly as much.  To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comFollow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Today we're talking about masculine and feminine energy and how being aware of it can help you run a better business and enjoy your work more without feeling like you're fighting your way through each day.This topic sounds more woo than the things I usually talk about, but it is something I have found very useful in understanding my own way of operating in my business.  It has been incredibly useful in understanding my motivations, my energy, and how I show up and how I interact with other people.  And it helped me understand other people's motivations better. So to talk about this subject and share more about it with you, I've invited my friend and fellow coach, Melanie Shmois to talk more in depth about masculine and feminine energy and how you can apply what we share today to your own business and life.Melanie is a therapist turned intuitive life and high performance coach with certifications from the Life Coach School and Atmana Intuitive Coaching.I think you'll enjoy this one, and find some interesting explanations and understanding about where you struggle and where you feel totally at home.To learn more about Melanie Shmois or to work with her, go to melanieshmois.com or follow her on Instagram. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comSign up for Think Like a Rich Woman, my free course, to learn even more ways to change the way you approach your business and life and guide your brain toward the things you actually want.Follow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

It's easy to think that in order to succeed, you need to know all the answers, exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to do it all, right now. However, the way you actually grow your business is one decision and one action at a time. Without every answer and without all the certainty and guarantees your brain desires.Truthfully, that's how you create any result in life. Unfortunately, what we do in our minds is complicate this and judge ourselves because this approach seems too simple, so clearly it can't actually work.  And then we do a lot of overthinking, overplanning, over-perfecting, and essentially under-doing.Today I'm walking you through how growing your business and changing your life one decision at a time actually looks, what it means for you as a busy business owner growing her business, how it applies to your life, and how to put it to use every single day.And I'm sharing three questions that will help you stick with this approach, even when you feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of your goals and to-do list. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comSign up for Think Like a Rich Woman, my free course, to learn even more ways to change the way you approach your business and life and guide your brain toward the things you actually want.Follow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

While the title of CEO generally falls on you when you start a business, how often do you really practice the mindset of actually being the CEO of your business?For a lot of women, this title and the concept of thinking like one, feels very uncomfortable.  It could be your socialization that it's CEO's are unpleasant, ruthless people. It could also be that you're used to thinking of yourself more as the skilled practitioner that you were in your industry before starting your business. Whatever your reason, the practice of thinking like a CEO is a key to your growth as a business owner and for the growth of your business.  Because a business without a strong leader is going to struggle. Listen in today to learn three guiding principles to help you practice your CEO mindset every day. Because like any skill, it is a practice and it's something you can strengthen a little bit more each day. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comSign up for Think Like a Rich Woman, my free course, to learn even more ways to change the way you approach your business and life and guide your brain toward the things you actually want.Follow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Pretty much all of my clients are hard workers and high achievers.  It's just how they operate. And I bet it's how you operate, too. But what happens when you work too hard or hustle too much? How do you know how much is too much or too little?  And how to you balance it all, while also getting your work done, achieving your goals, having a life, and maintaining your health and sanity?In this episode, I share four steps to help find your own balance between hard work and hustle. It's a lot easier than you probably think, and it may be counter to what you've been taught and believe currently. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comSign up for Think Like a Rich Woman, my free course, to learn even more ways to change the way you approach your business and life and guide your brain toward the things you actually want.Follow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

Last week I talked about your relationship with yourself and how it's the cornerstone to everything in your business and life.Today, I've invited relationship coach, Naomi Stonier, to talk with us about how your personal relationships show up in and impact your business.  I know a lot of entrepreneurs struggle with personal relationships, balancing time to engage in relationships, feeling good around other people, feeling lonely, and so many things. A lot of us try to simply push through or ignore those floundering relationships, but that is actually the opposite of what you should do if you want your business thrive. Naomi and I are talking about precisely how the relationships in your life impact your business and how you can improve your personal relationships.  Specifically, you can find information about so many of your business problems by noticing patterns in your personal relationships throughout your life.So have a listen, and take the time to address your relationships because this will actually make your business perform better!To learn more about Naomi Stonier or work with her, go to plumocoaching.com or follow her on LinkedIn or Facebook. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comSign up for Think Like a Rich Woman, my free course, to learn even more ways to change the way you approach your business and life and guide your brain toward the things you actually want.Follow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

You already know that relationships are key to building and growing your business. But are you taking time to nurture the most important relationship in your business? This one relationship makes all other relationships easier and more fulfilling. It impacts your money, your team, your clients, and the people outside your business.It's the relationship with yourself. If you aren't taking care of you and putting this relationship first, you need to listen to this episode. All of your results get better when you put this relationship first. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comSign up for Think Like a Rich Woman, my free course, to learn even more ways to change the way you approach your business and life and guide your brain toward the things you actually want.Follow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.