Thriving Empire

You feel excited, and ready for the next steps, but when you sit down to ‘work’ you can feel overwhelmed by so much to do. And that’s when you feel challenged by TIME. So you struggle with execution, consistency and organisation.

Bursting with ideas and yet still not organized and able to consistently execute against your plans? Then this episode about “extreme focus” is for YOU! Even when you have a clear idea (or several!) and you feel excited and READY to take the next steps, you still might not feel very organized, or be able […]

If you want to build a freedom life that enables you to fulfill your dreams without scheduling your life away & losing your ‘authentic flow‘, then this episode is for YOU!

If you feel that your time is limited and often feel overwhelmed or exhausted, then this episode about effortless efficiency is for YOU! One of my heroes, Bruce Lee

If you feel trapped in the start up rut and all your plans, goals and deadlines seem to turn to *poop*

If you feel ready to create a thriving lifestyle

If you want to feel more creative, productive, happy, focused, efficient and effective in your business then this episode about how to turn on your idea machine is for you! In this episode we talk about the one activity you already do — that if done BETTER — can help you: Remember and learn more efficiently. […]

Ready to unlock the value of all the books and business training you’ve invested in? Ready to feel more receptive to ideas, solve problems more creatively, invent and innovate naturally, and handle any challenge your business throws at you? Then this episode is for you! In this episode I invite you to ask yourself how well […]

Ready to delete confusion around how to create a new product or service, or how to launch or promote them? Then this episode is for you! When we delete confusion & procrastination from our mental headspace by focusing on the process, — the exact steps required to create a certain output — we free up our […]

Ready to liberate your mind from the fear of failure so you can keep making, creating, selling and marketing your awesome ideas? Let’s do it! In this section of Season 1 we begin to explore how to cultivate a failure-proof mindset so we can focus on taking the correct actions towards the results we really […]

If you ever look at some people’s social media feeds, hear of their 6-figures launches or their overnight success and think: “Holy Cr*p that’s so far from my current reality, I could never do that!”, then this episode is for you! Comparison-itis can stop you dead in your tracks if you don’t shift perspective. It’s […]

Ever feel crushed by the criticism of friends, family, clients or customers, or even the world at large? Criticism can fuel a sense of failure and stop us dead in our tracks, quitting on ourselves ahead of time. So in todays episode I want to offer you this: Criticism is one of your most important […]

Hidden within failure is a secret invitation to embrace a MASSIVE paradigm shift. If you accept, you will generate the results you want at some point in the future. If you decline, failure and all the pre-conceived ideas about what it means about you might crush you. You’ve heard dozens of cliches like ‘fail your […]

If you’re in the midst of the ‘hustle’, overwhelmed by work and underwhelmed by life, this episode is for you! There’s such a focus on the hustle of it all, but if hustle is all you do you miss the NOW, and the NOW is your life. The hustle is counter-intuitive to the longevity you […]

If you’re making & launching & selling but no one is subscribing, joining or buying, and this whole ‘business thing’ is feeling like a slow burn, this episode is for you. It might take days, weeks or months to get your first customer or sale. And you might think no one is watching, listening, learning […]

If you have a multi-million income goal for your business, then you might just be squeezing ‘freedom’ out of your life and work. Our income, profit and revenue goals impact our business model, planning and strategy, — and how we show up for our work — so if they are not TRUE goals linked to […]

Do you have a crystal clear vision of your life that excites the cr*p out of you? If not, this episode will help you craft an unstoppable force behind your life & work. Life design is a potent strategic tool for business growth, because to enables you to carefully craft a business model, strategy & […]

Have you ever asked yourself if you’re willing to stay in the game until you get the results you’re looking for? Regardless of how many times you fail along the way? Literally willing to do whatever it takes to achieve your goals? The ONE thing that differentiates those who accomplish their goals from those who […]

You’ve probably read Think And Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, or The Science Of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles, or a similar mindset guide to generating wealth, but have you really put it into practice? If not, this episode is for you! We dive deep into why it’s so important to consciously cultivate your thoughts […]

Starting a business — or just working very hard in your career — can take its toll on our most important relationships, especially our romantic one. If your relationship is feeling the strain of your business schedule, or if you would like to be in a relationship and worry about the impact it will have […]

A community that inspires, empowers and supports you is fundamental to your startup trajectory. In this episode we talk about how to consciously curate a community that so you have another strategy for building momentum around your ideas. Building on the last episode where we talked about your romantic relationship, we will talk about: Your […]

If Marilyn Monroe had a business training program, it would have been the gold standard. Why? Because her approach to her career was a living blueprint for staying in the game until you get the results you’re looking for, the very epicenter of entrepreneurial mindset.   I used to think as I looked out on […]

Curious how to start a podcast? If you’re thinking of launching a podcast but don’t know how to start, or are a few episodes in and feel you could be creating, producing, publishing or promoting it more effectively, this is the episode for you! 27 episodes later, I’ve fallen in love with podcasting and want […]

Learn How To Leverage Business As a TOOL To Live & Work On Your Own Terms. Written by Stephanie Holland, Strategist at StephanieHolland.Co Back in 2014 I burned out within 3 months of starting my own business. The metaphorical 4-hr work week dream, never ending clients and influencer status in my field vanished from my […]

If every week is a hustle and you feel cut off from the life you think you should be living, this episode is for you. You thought starting a business would create more freedom, variety — or even simplicity — but the opposite is true. You were told to make a vision board and manifest […]

If you ever berate yourself for not being smarter, faster, more skilled, qualified or tech savvy, or working 24-7, avoiding bathroom breaks until you finish one last thing, skipping meals, eating junk food, or any other form of self abuse — yes, self ABUSE! — 

You have complete control over how you spend your time. ⏰ If it feels like you don’t, and your schedule has control over YOU, this episode is for you. When your current schedule has you teetering on the edge of sanity wishing there were more hours in the day and wondering how another year has […]

Suffer from brain fog, low energy or ebbing motivation during your office hours?

Feel stuck, uncertain and worried about your business ‘future’? If YES, this episode is for YOU! When our brains are hijacked by regret & sadness about the past, and fear, worry & uncertainty about the future we are prisoners of our mental stories and have little energy & attention left to focus on the amazing […]

Do you know what success and prosperity looks like for you? And if you achieved that, what would the media say about you? How much profit would you be making? What would you actually be doing every minute of every day? If you don’t have answers to these types of questions, then it’s easy to […]

Content creation used to be a thorn in my side. While my online heroines seemed to churn out high-quality, high-converting content with Bruce Lee  efficiency, I felt like it was in itself a full-time job that I didn’t have time for. As a solopreneur dedicated to creating more freedom in my life, I put it […]

If you’re working like a crazy person and often feel overwhelmed and tired and *bitchy* you’re in danger of burning out very shortly. You and your amazingly strong, resilient body cannot continue like this forever. If you realised you were your most important business-building asset, would you treat yourself this way? Would you burn the […]

Your brain is an incredible operational centre, and one of its many jobs is to capture, sort and plan out all your ideas. So if you have brain fog or fatigue your operational centre needs some TLC! Our culture, unfortunately, encourages over indulgence in general, our media encourages consumption of the unhealthiest non-foods, and driven […]

When your creativity or motivation run dry it might just be your brain you have to lubricate. Yup, dehydration affects memory and attention and even research by the The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that the functioning of our brains can be compromised by just a minor degree of dehydration. So if you want […]

What if I told you there was a free power tool that slices through any emotional shit storm, and that you could go from overwhelm, frustration, anger and out of control to cooler, calmer and more collected in 3 mins? Life and work offers plenty of daily opportunities to run on autopilot, but there’s always […]

Do you tend to be forgetful, make a lot of mistakes, get flummoxed by business challenges, press snooze a dozen times before getting out of bed, lack ideas or have negative thoughts about yourself? If you answered yes to the latter, your business battery might be running flat, but you’re the right place because in […]

Running out of money can feel paralysing.  Instead of working with ease and joy your inspiration turns to an uphill struggles to figure out how to pay the bills, extend your personal runway and not end up living under a bridge (or worse, with your parents. And that DOES somehow feel worse.). In the past […]

Does every task and output in your business take 3 times as long as you thought it would? Do you feel like your office hours never stop? Do you find yourself flustered, overwhelmed and exhausted more than you’d like? The bad news: these are the symptoms of self-sabotage. The good news:  you can eliminate them […]

If you feel blocked, ashamed, frustrated, paralysed or defeated by a business fail, or you’re not even creating or launching something because you fear you might fail, this episode is for you! I have 4 beautiful truths to share with you, that will help you as Aaliyah once sang: “Dust yourself off and try again.” […]

Sometimes in the long quest of launching our ideas we question what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, and what we have to offer. It can make you forget the staggering success of what you’ve achieved previously in your work, career and personal life; it can blind you to the success you are creating every […]

If you’re consistently focused on not having enough customers; not making enough sales; running out of money; racking up debts; or going back to your day job with your tail beneath your legs, you’re planning for the problems of failure.  Not the most positive way to think about your life and work, is it? So […]

Jumping from a sinking ship is a life-saving act, so why, when it comes to our business, do we find ourselves clinging to the wheel as our business slowly slowly sinks? When did that maritime tradition of going down with your ship embed itself in our small business culture? Well, be done with that. Closing […]

Our brains aren’t always ready for our business vision, and my prescription for that is a little bit of shock therapy. Not with electrodes, but with a BIGGER business vision. A bigger, more outrageous goal gets us super excited about the impact we can make and the legacy we can leave behind, but it also […]

One of the reasons it’s so hard to focus is you don’t always know exactly what you’re creating. The end goal. The final set of results you’re working towards. Or, if you do know, it doesn’t really excite you. Last week we solved that by creating an outrageous goal, and this week we go one […]

When we’re focused on a goal and working on an important stepping stone, it’s important to have a reminder of how that stepping stone is going to help us get where we’re going. It’s useful to have around to remind us and re-energise us when we hit roadblocks, difficulties & challenges in our current projects. […]

It’s so tempting to jump to the sexy stuff when we have an idea for a business. I remember when I first had the idea for my coaching business, I created a website in 3 days, and then spent the next 3 years regularly editing it. I hadn’t first validated my idea, or done any […]

Do you ever wonder how to best plan out your week to get you closer to the results you want to generate? Ever tried results planning? Well, today we’re going to plan your year right down to your weekly schedule based on the results you want to create. It sounds so obvious, and believe me […]

    If you’re building a career you love and you’re ready to ditch the office in favour of more freedom and flexibility, you’re in luck.  Working remotely is the fastest growing work style on the planet, so if you’re a highly skilled human with a strong work ethic, you already have thousands of opportunities […]

The remote work style is not something that’s going to happen. It’s not the future, it’s already here, and has been for a while, right under your nose. And now happens to be the very best time to find a remote job. The work style is growing like wildfire, and soon it will be the […]

 You don’t have to be a beautiful, fit, 25 year-old, child-free, digital nomad to enjoy the benefits of the remote work style. You can work from your kitchen table in the house you were born in for the rest of your working life, if you like. The location independence that often accompanies a remote […]

Anyone from anywhere can join the remote workforce right from their kitchen table. No passport necessary. We talked in episode 54 about the fact you don’t need to be a beautiful, fit, 25 year-old, child-free, digital nomad to enjoy the benefits of the remote work style.  And more people and companies are catching on, which […]

You might be surprised to know that remote working arrangements are similar to those of co-located roles. And yes, that includes part time. In fact, remote companies are pioneering the future of remote working arrangements as they prioritise diversity and scour the global talent pool for the best people they can find. The biggest choice […]

If you’ve decided to find a remote job and are coming across new terms that are turning your remote job search into a tailspin, it might be that expanding your remote vocabulary might help. For instance, what else is remote work known as? What’s the difference between a remote and a distributed team, or between […]

Have you noticed that when people announce that they’re leaving the corporate world, they’re leaving to do one of three things: become a yoga teacher, a life coach, or start their own business. Forgetting for a moment the fact that this is leading to an alarming over supply of yoga teachers and life coaches, and […]

In life we have so many options but for some reason we grow up picking from the same restaurant at the same restaurant as everyone else, pretty much ending up with the same meal. If you’re tired of the menu on offer, you’ll love this episode. The remote work style is just one of six […]

 It might surprise you to know that you don’t need a ton of extra skills to enter the remote workforce. Companies are still hiring against the skills they need for the specific role they want to file, and they are prepared to train people to work remotely if they don’t have experience as a […]

 Certain skills are important for remote work — and I covered in episode 60 of the podcast — but even more important are certain characteristics that make you a great remote employee. Not only so you can enjoy the remote work style to the max, but also because your team & entire company benefit […]

The tech skills you need for a remote role are no different than for a co-located office role, since business of all kinds is increasingly reliant on tech tools, systems and stacks across all functions. Whether it’s a cleaning company with a distributed customer service team or a digital marketing company that’s 100% remote, it’s […]

So what exactly do you need to do to get a remote job? Well, there are 5 things you can do to create a great job search foundation, and then 4 daily steps that lead up to a great application. That is of course if your remote job search is your priority. Maybe you’re searching […]

This is a cool episode, because this is your first chance to get super creative and really show your personality & tech skills as well as your professional skills, experience and qualifications.  And this week in the study pack I share a REAL version of my CV with you, so you can see how I […]

LinkedIn is such a powerful networking and job searching tool that you can use to position yourself as an expert in your field, as well as an ideal remote candidate for the 1,000s of companies actively scouring the global talent pool for you! Not only is it a way to be discovered by remote companies […]

The #1 question on everyone’s mind is: “Where do I go to look for remote jobs?! That’s a funny question, because when you know where to look, they are everywhere! There are 6 places I go to find remote jobs, all with different search criteria and strategies, but all effective. You need only choose one […]

*FYI The audio quality in the video is not amazing this week, so listen to the audio podcast above if that will bother you.* Remote job posts yield so much great information about the role and the company, especially if you read between the lines… … and notice what’s missing! From knowing how to assess […]

When you’re looking for your first remote role, you might think that any remote role will be a great remote role. But that’s not always the case.  In fact, you’ll have to resonate more with the role and the company and be 1000% more committed to your personal career goals and the company goals than […]

One of the questions I was asked most when it comes to finding a remote job is ‘how do I avoid the scams’. Like with any role you apply for, it’s good to do your due diligence before even sending a cover letter and CV, which already share a lot of information about you and […]

You may think filling in the form, writing a cover letter and attaching your CV is enough to get you to the next stage of a remote job hiring process, but with 3000+ applications for each role, you’re going to need to do a few more things to stand out from the crowd.  The hiring […]

Recently a friend sent me a one page A4 letter and asked me if this was a good cover letter. I didn’t even have to read it to say: “NO!” With so many applications, more important than ever to make an impact with the first line, break the monotony of the hiring process for the […]

Video is not only a core part of the way remote companies connect, communicate, collaborate and socialise, but also a core part of the hiring process. I’m seeing more and more video as part of the initial application process, with instructions to send either a 3 minute introduction to yourself or respond to specific questions […]

A few episodes ago I said there were ways to show you’re an ideal remote candidate without actually specifying your levels of tech skills, work ethic & proactivity. Last episode we talked about the enormous value a video letter can add to your application, and your landing page is the ideal place to post it, […]

Approaching the remote job search as a non-US citizen can feel very frustration as you come across job posts that require you to be either a US-citizen or US-based. These restrictions seem bonkers when remote means you ‘should’ be able to work from anywhere. Well I’m here to tell you today as a UK citizen, […]

You’ve been invited to interview… congratulations! With up to 3000 applications per role this is particularly significant and very exciting. This is time to celebrate — yes! Celebrate! — and to crack on some pretty serious prep so you can contribute to the interview, not just respond to the questions of the hiring manager or […]

What does a company mean when it says they’re remote-friendly or remote-first? It’s a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance of your first interview so you can get a better understanding of what their remote culture & philosophy is like. It’s also one of the best ways to demonstrate yourself as an […]

Not ‘any’ remote role is the right role for you. There’s a certain culture and career fit that — if you find it — will enable you to thrive personally and professionally. This is the holy grail for life and lifestyle, and health & wellness too.  So on top of all the information we’ve covered […]

Did you know that I’m delivering a 5-day remote career challenge right here on the podcast?  Step 1 is about brainstorming your vision for your body, health, the first hour of your day, self care and your time. And what do all these things have to do with finding and succeeding in a remote job? All […]

Today is Part 2 of the #remotecareerchallenge designed to help you create a remote work reality that helps you create & sustain the life you REALLY want. Step 2 is about brainstorming your vision for your home, personal space, shared space, location, and neighbourhood. And what do all these things have to do with finding […]

Today is Part 3 of the #remotecareerchallenge, designed to help you create a remote work reality that helps you create & sustain the life you REALLY want. In today’s episode and worksheet you’re going to brainstorm your vision for you personal development, spirituality, education, passion projects & hobbies. So what do all these things have […]

Today is Part 4 of the #remotecareerchallenge, designed to help you create a remote work reality that helps you create & sustain the life you REALLY want. Step 4 is about brainstorming your romantic relationship, romance, sex, family, friendship, and community. And what do all these things have to do with finding and succeeding in […]

Today is Part 5 of the #remotecareerchallenge, designed to help you create a remote work reality that helps you create & sustain the life you REALLY want. Step 5 is about brainstorming your career, job, money, work, business fun. So what do all these things have to do with finding and succeeding in a remote […]

If you’d like to know what it takes to be a brilliant remote worker whilst enjoying more freedom & flexibility in your life and career, you’re in luck. Season 4 is all about thriving in this new remote work reality. The way we work has been catapulted 5-10 years into the future and now working […]

Want to know what not to say in a remote interview? Interested in how to blow your CEO’s mind with your work? Ready for the secret to being a brilliant remote worker? In today’s episode I spoke to the very thoughtful Sondre Rasch, one of the three founders of SafetyWing*, a remote company that offers […]

Want to know how remote working can become a 24/7 playground for your thinking and imagination? How to create your own creative bubble? How to work on your other passion projects while also working full-time as a remote employee? After last week’s interview with Sondre Rasch I was really curious about Namira, the Creative Design […]

How do you find remote companies with a great company culture? How do you know if you’d be a great culture fit? And how does a team build great communication & trust? Today on the show I talk to Sunny Ziemer, the female COO of a female-founded company, Distribute Consulting, who shares the importance of […]

What if the future isn’t remote? What if it’s a hybrid, remote-first, flexible working operating model that encourages trust, clarity of purpose, free reign and a 4-hr work day? In today’s episode we chat to Jean-Pierre Levieux, founder of Holisteam, about the benefits of thinking of remote as an operating model & mindset rather than […]

Why do people tend to overwork when they first start working remotely? Why do you feel suddenly guilty when you get to manage your own time? How does remote work help you progress in your career? Why is being mindfully 'present' such an important skill? Gary Walker, independent consultant, shares his insights from 14 years working remotely.

How do you mastermind a career transition & enter the remote work style at the same time? How do you enter the remote workforce as an older worker? How do you make sure the company is addressing the most important social issues that affect you? Benné Rockett, co-founder of Rockett Launcher, shares insights from a decade of working remotely. Head over to https://stephanieholland.co/88 for full show notes & transcription.

How do you build a team of self-starters for your startup? How do you consciously cultivate loyalty and build trust without an office? How does enabling your team to live where they want to live help you grow your business? Samantha Deeks shares how starting up her remote company office-free helped her build a strong, loyal team full of brilliant self starters. Head over to https://stephanieholland.co/89 for full show notes & transcription.

How does tech infrastructure determine the ease of your remote work experience? How does the right infrastructure & toolkit get you into the right mindset? What influence does workspace ergonomics have on your productivity & wellbeing? Head over to https://stephanieholland.co/90 for full show notes & transcription.

How do systems enhance team communication, the effectiveness of your onboarding process, and ensure smooth day to day operations? And how does company culture determine how you use systems as a remote team? Natasha Vorompiova shares how having the right systems in place in your remote company makes onboarding, communication & operations easier. Head over to https://stephanieholland.co/91 to listen to the show, and get the full show notes.

Do you have a burning desire to change the world? Do you want to work for a social organisation or start your own? If yes, yes, or yes, how might you kickstart your organisation remotely? How might you put in place the foundations of a remote social enterprise when you have no funding in place to hire a team? Lorraine Charles shares her approach & work in progress for Na'Amal. Head over to https://stephanieholland.co/92 to listen to the show, and get the full show notes.

How do we evolve into a more sensible, flexible working world that puts human connection & wellbeing at the centre of the workplace? How do we shake up the traditional digital workspace and replicate spontaneous water cooler moments online? How does 'working together from anywhere' help to soften the loneliness & isolation of working remotely? Tim Lloyd shares how they're approaching these big questions at Wurkr. Head over to https://stephanieholland.co/93 to listen to the show, and get the full show notes.

How does a virtual office actually work day to day across 3 time zones? How do you maintain the one-on-one connection with your team as you grow from 15 to 50 and beyond? How do you choose the right balance of synchronous & asynchronous communication? Matthew Lloyd shares how they're approaching these big questions at Wurkr. Head over to https://stephanieholland.co/94 to listen to the show, and get the full show notes.

How do you find a good remote work-life balance as an intern while you're a full-time student? How do you work, study and still find the time for a social life? Helen Merron shares how she creates work/ life/ study balance and stays super organised whilst working remotely & studying full time. Head over to https://stephanieholland.co/95 to listen to the show, and get the full show notes.

Adapting to remote working can be challenging. From loneliness & isolation to overworking & burnout, you can very quickly forget the reasons you made the decision to work remotely in the first place. David Hachez, Change Practitioner & Enneagram Coach shares how managing change deliberately helps us create the new habits for adapting to remote working more easily. Head over to https://stephanieholland.co/96 to listen to the show and access the FREE worksheet.

Adapting to remote working can be challenging. But what if there was a way to adapt to the challenges of remote working with more ease & speed? What if all it takes is a little bit of self awareness? David Hachez, Change Practitioner & Enneagram Coach shares how knowing our personality type helps us create the new habits for adapting to remote working more easily. Head over to https://stephanieholland.co/97 to get the full show notes.

Cultivating a healthy tech life is more important than ever. If you're a remote worker, burning the candle at both ends, and still haven’t yet settled into a healthy tech life, this episode is for you. I share a bonus module from one of by business courses which invites you to do some serious thinking about what a healthy tech life is for you. It asks some profound questions and invites you to answer them for yourself. Prepare to get uncomfortable. Head over to https://stephanieholland.co/98 to get the full show notes & the FREE worksheet.

In this season you'll learn about the hormonal fluctuations that start in your 30s and 40s that can make you feel like your body & brain have betrayed you. You're going to be so well prepared for the inevitable biological event called perimenopause that you can power through it and feel like yourself again: turned on in your body, life and career. Learn more at https://stephanieholland.co/