In Your Back Pocket

So many white people don’t know how to show their public support for the recent uprising and support for Black Lives Matter. It can feel performative to post about how you are being an effective ally, so how do you make it feel authentic and thoughtful? I share the story of how my client and I created a process to determine what she would post. Not only did she want to share resources and educate her friends, colleagues and neighbor- she wanted to be held publicly accountable for her long term commitment to fighting systemic racism. I share my 5 step process to help you decide how you will go public with your support for BLM. Thank you.

The COVID19 pandemic coupled with the uprising against systemic racism has increased levels of fear and anxiety to new levels we have not previously seen. All of us have to be cognizant of how our fatigue and exhaustion affects our conversations and decisions in our businesses and in our households. I give you 5 steps to making sound decisions during this time of increased stress and uncertainty. Take care of yourself and each other.

During this unprecedented time of uncertainty around money, COVID, diversity and school openings we are having tough conversations. Emotions are high and some folks are triggered unexpectedly during team meetings and family discussions. Please turn your cameras on during your meetings and conversations so you can see all the subtle body language and facial expressions that are part of empathetic and understanding discussions. Take care of each other.  

Summer of 2020 is even more tumultuous and uncertain than we anticipated. People are struggling to make sense of everything happening while also trying to juggle work and home responsibilities.    I share 2 simple and practical strategies for reducing your anxiety around making decisions and getting work done while you deal with new COVID business guidelines that affect your household. 

We are in unprecedented times right now. Summer 2020 will go down in history as a time of international unrest due to a pandemic and protests. Emotions were already heightened in May 2020 due to changing guidelines for masks, social distancing and business openings- then the protests started. When we face uncertainty at work or at home we can get anxious because of the unknown. By sharing my 2 simple strategies for communicating during times of uncertainty, I hope you can create a more peaceful home and work environment. 

We never have a surplus of time and energy and money all at once, right? Now that we are Sheltering in Place and working from home, we have to manage our time and energy in a different way.   I share strategies my clients and I have come up with that work right now for them as they balance household responsibilities with work responsibilities.    I also share 6 strategies that help you create a sense of order and control over how you spend your time and energy so you feel less chaotic and anxious. You aren’t alone in trying to figure this out.    You have me and my strategies and optimism #inyourbackpocket 

People have different ways of handling anxiety and fear. This pandemic and Shelter in Place brings different levels of financial insecurity to every household and in turn, to our colleagues. This week I share stories of people dealing with heightened emotions, unrealistic exceptions and mental health challenges at work and how we worked together to find healthy strategies to mitigate the stress. I also give you 6 strategies that will help you deal with this new level of uncertainty you are experiencing at work and at home.

It can be paralyzing to have to make so many decisions about our business right now with all of the uncertainty. We could all use help with figuring out how to prioritize how we spend our time and energy and money. I share my 3 best tips for moving forward in your business right now. These strategies will help you in your household decisions too because really, it's all blurred into one reality now that we all Shelter In Place. Please take care of yourself right now. You are not alone.

It can be awkward to talk about money with your clients and customers in the best of times. Now that our financial situations are uncertain for an uncertain amount of time, we need new skills to talk about money.    I share my simplest strategy for making it less stressful to talk about bills that need to be paid TO you and BY you.

It’s tough to figure out what to focus on right now during this uncertain time of isolation and unstructured time at home. I share 4 practical and simple ways to focus and work productively at home right now with all of the distractions and interruptions. These 4 strategies work really well in times of stress so if you can create a habit and do them now- they will serve you well when things get back to “normal”. Take care.

When the shit hits the fan we tend to freak out or freeze, right? Kathy shares what she had to learn to do to make it through really stressful times when bad stuff happened. These 6 straightforward steps allow you to feel a bit more in control in a time of crisis AND allow you the time to freak out!  Please listen if you don’t know what to do when life throws you a curveball. 

Do you feel super busy all the time and unable to find the time to do what matters most to you? You aren’t alone in trying to figure this out.    Kathy shares her best tip for helping clients become less busy and feel less busy. Learn this simple strategy that has Kathy’s clients call “life changing”! 

Find out how to determine if you should barter or trade for your goods or services in this week’s 12 minute podcast. Kathy gives you simple straightforward advice about deciding if it’s a good decision for you and your business. 

Do you want a raise in 2020? Do you wish you were more confident negotiating your compensation package? Kathy shares her step by step strategy for gaining confidence in yourself before, during and after you ask for what you want. Learn how to shift your perspective from being scared to feeling strong about asking for what you want! Kathy walks you through 5 simple steps so you can leverage your skills and experience in every negotiation you have throughout your career!  

Want to give the people on your team and everyone who supports you and your business throughout the year the BEST gift this holiday? Kathy shares her secret to giving the most valuable and thoughtful gifts to everyone who helps you succeed. Learn how to show your appreciation for your collaborators, clients and customers in this year end episode of #inyourbackpocket 

Get step by step advice on how to talk to your boss about your work load. Kathy shares her straightforward and simple strategy for communicating with your boss about too much work. 

Get some fun tough love from Kathy about being on your phone when you are in meetings and with friends. Learn how to be a better friend and employee by putting down your phone. 

Do you feel like a rat on a wheel at work? Are constantly putting out fires at work and not working on your To Do list? Kathy shares her step by step advice as well as her most helpful perspective on being (and feeling!) more productive at work. Learn how to be in control of how you spend your time, energy and money at work and at home. 

Kathy walks you through step by step conversation strategy so you can have a low stress and productive discussion with your toxic boss. You will learn how to feel confident and empowered to talk to your toxic boss about what you need in this week’s podcast. 

Kathy walks you through step by step contract wording and client conversations so you can comfortably (and stress free!) charge for overtime and rush fees as a freelance designer, art director or project manager. 

Are you a freelancer or entrepreneur who thinks you have to be available to your clients and potential customers 24/7 or you will lose paying clients? Kathy shares her powerful perspective shifting strategy for not answering the phone all day long while growing your business! 

If you feel like you never have enough time in your day, money in your budget or energy to do the things you want to do at work or at home, this podcast is for you! Kathy gives you easy strategy for spending your time, energy and money on what matters most to you! 

Feeling overwhelmed at work? Wish you had more time to do everything you want to get done? Kathy shares her best strategies for decreasing your stress and increasing your energy at work and at home every day. 

Hear 5 stories of people just like you who told Kathy they thought they were the only ones who couldn’t figure out how to manage their time, energy and money wisely and how Kathy helped them. 

Hear how Kathy’s client learned 5 simple ways to reduce their distractions and increased their productivity while working at a coworking space. 

Learn why clients and colleagues say Kathy Hanson, Business Expert gives "Tough Love, No Bullshi*, emphasis on the Love” business advice! In her new podcast series Kathy shares how entrepreneurs and corporate professionals alike can better manage how they spend their limited time, energy and money on what matters most to them.