Underneath the Clothes

Friend, I know you hear about the importance of self-care all the time.  You know you have to take care of yourself.  But that doesn't mean it's easy.  Even when your mind and body are literally screaming at you to take care of yourself - in the form of stress, frustration, panic attacks, or something else - you still hustle and grind and put in more work.  I've been there.  In today's episode, I'm sharing about the time I literally broke out in hives from stress after secret shoppers left devastating reviews for my store. I'm not even kidding. For two weeks I had these awful, painful, full-body hives.  What's worse is that I just felt completely lost. Like I had no tools or ideas for getting myself grounded and back into a state of calm again.  If you're in this place today, I am here for you. You are not alone.    Think of this as your permission, from a coach, to finally put some tools in place for how you're going to take care of you.  Not just tools, but real chunks of time on your calendar to make it happen. My body being covered in hives was the wake-up call that I needed to start a self-care routine.  Before that, it was seriously lacking!  But I've since incorporated a handful of self-care habits that I cannot live without. I call them ‘woo' self-care habits because my husband and family kind of tease me for some of these things! So if you have some self-care rituals that your friends or family think are a little “weird” too, good for you! Be unapologetic in taking care of yourself! I'm proud of you, and I'm over here cheerin' you on. Keep doing those things that allow you to show up in the world as your best self.  Feel free to steal some of the habits I mention here or let them inspire you to create your own! Alright, let's dive into these “woo” self-care habits of mine. Press Play!     Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode: Win a free distance or in-person Reiki session with me! Step #1 ~ Write a positive review of this show on iTunes.  Step #2~  Email your name and a screenshot of your review to Chelsea@mypurposeful.life That's it! You'll be entered to win. I'll pick a new winner every month, and your name will stay in the drawing until it's chosen.  Your free Reiki session can take place in-person in Sioux Falls, or it can be a distance session from wherever you're located in the world. And if you're wondering what exactly is Reiki, click here to learn more.  What is this Reiki Thing Blog Post Beginners Guide to Smudging your Home Blog Post Essential Oil Blends I Love Insight Timer Meditation App (Free) Episode #12- “Failure with Chelsea Giedd” Bonus Meditation for Chakra Alignment Bonus Meditation for Anxiety & Fear

Friends, I am so glad you're with me for today's show! My friend Alexander Kriech is here, and he's sharing how numerology can help us understand our strengths, habits, and personal relationships. Alex is a numerologist, intuitive, energy healer, and teacher. He helps people get clear on their own energy by validating their soul's experiences and putting that into words.    Today, he's going to explain what numerology is and how it can give you insight into your past and future.  To show an example, he'll be doing a live reading with me of my life path number. And you're going to want to stick around until the end, because he'll also go through all of the birth date life path numbers from 1 through 9.  So you can do a quick chart of your number by looking up your full birth date, and then listen along and see if you relate to his description of your soul! If you're thinking, “What? Life path number? How do chart that?” It's actually really easy! Just take the numerical value of your birth year, month, and day, and keep adding all of those numbers together until you end up with a single-digit number. Or, simply plug your birth date into this Life Path Calculator by Token Rock.    Ready for my conversation and numerology reading with Alexander Kriech!?  Press play!   Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode: Win a free distance or in-person Reiki session with me! Step #1 ~ Write a positive review of this show on iTunes.  Step #2~  Email your name and a screenshot of your review to Chelsea@mypurposeful.life That's it! You'll be entered to win. I'll pick a new winner every month, and your name will stay in the drawing until it's chosen.  Your free Reiki session can take place in-person in Sioux Falls, or it can be a distance session from wherever you're located in the world. And if you're wondering what exactly is Reiki, head to https://mypurposeful.life/blogs/blog/what-is-reiki to learn more.  2. Connect with Alexander Kriech at http://www.akriechintuitive.com/. You'll find links to his podcast, Youtube channel, Facebook page, and newsletter here!

My beautiful friend, if there was just one piece of coaching advice that I could put in the heart of every woman leader out there, it would be this: In order to find your purpose, to lead from abundance, and to live a life of fulfillment ~ it is crucial that you quit ignoring your strengths. I believe this with every fiber of my being.  Discovering my strengths is what literally transformed me from an exhausted, overworked entrepreneur into a business owner with a schedule full of only things that light me up.  I know you might put up some resistance in hearing that I spend every day only doing tasks that I love, and that I do not run my businesses, or my life, from a place of hustle.  Even so, my company is having its best year yet. All the while, I'm also enjoying my relationships with my husband and our family and friends more than ever, and working less.  This may seem unreal to you because we are so conditioned to live in this push-through, work-harder mindset.  But I am dead serious when I tell you that once I quit trying to do it all, and started leaning into my natural gifts and talents and creating my to-do list around using them, my whole life changed.  From my own experience and from working with clients, I've come to recognize a pattern in people who are ignoring their strengths.  So for today's episode, I put together a list of 3 signs that indicate you have a routine or schedule that does not match up with your gifts and purpose.  If you see yourself in any of these signs, I want you to know that today is not a day to feel down about your schedule or your choices. Today is a day to celebrate that you are taking a huge, important step in becoming the leader and woman you want to be.  Doing self-inventory is no joke, and I'm proud of you for showing up.  Follow these signs and see if you relate to them. If you do, at the end of the episode, I have a way you can get $10 off of your Strengthsfinder assessment, so you can discover your strengths and take this important step in turning your life around, too. Ready? Press Play.    Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode: Win a free distance or in-person Reiki session with me! Step #1 ~ Write a positive review of this show on iTunes.  Step #2~  Email your name and a screenshot of your review to Chelsea@mypurposeful.life That's it! You'll be entered to win. I'll pick a new winner every month, and your name will stay in the drawing until it's chosen.  Your free Reiki session can take place in-person in Sioux Falls, or it can be a distance session from wherever you're located in the world. And if you're wondering what exactly is Reiki, head to https://mypurposeful.life/blogs/blog/what-is-reiki to learn more.  Episode #5 and #13 of the podcast. Email Chelsea@mypurposeful.life with the subject line: Strengths to get $10 off your Strengthsfinder assessment.

Friends, I literally cannot wait for you to hear this interview with the beautiful and talented Molly Bruggeman.  Molly and I connected when she became a coaching client of mine this past spring.  As you'll hear her explain, when we started our coaching sessions, on paper, her career looked like a dream. She worked full-time, was using her degree, had benefits, earned a salary that paid for everything she could need, had her own desk inside a big office…. And yet..even though this job seemed like it should be something she felt excited about...she found herself waking up every day and dreading going into work.  She felt completely drained when her shift was over.  She knew she wasn't using all of her talents to her full potential at work.  Can you relate? ✋✋ I can totally see myself in Molly's story, and I'm willing to bet many of you can, too. You'll hear how she uncovered her strengths and took that first leap in believing in herself (even though anxiety was rearing it's ugly head and telling her not to) and completely turned things around in her work and life.   I have goosebumps just thinking about it.   I can't wait for you to join us in today's episode! Press play now.      Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode: Win a free distance or in-person Reiki session with me! Step #1 ~ Write a positive review of this show on iTunes.  Step #2~  Email your name and a screenshot of your review to Chelsea@mypurposeful.life That's it! You'll be entered to win. I'll pick a new winner every month, and your name will stay in the drawing until it's chosen.  Your free Reiki session can take place in-person in Sioux Falls, or it can be a distance session from wherever you're located in the world. And if you're wondering what exactly is Reiki, head to https://mypurposeful.life/blogs/blog/what-is-reiki to learn more.  Connect with me on Instagram @My.Purposeful.life  

Show notes Beautiful friend, you're a woman leader who shows up for others with a huge, giving heart.  So I know you've spent at least some of your time being a people pleaser and putting yourself last on your list of priorities. That's why the word “boundary” might make you feel uneasy. We've been conditioned that boundaries are a bad thing. A sign of weakness or missed opportunities. But today, we're going to shatter this belief. Because here's the real truth: Boundaries do not hold you back. Boundaries set you free!  They block out all the distractions and noise that keep you from going after your purpose.  They force you to understand what really matters to you most, so you can guard your precious time and energy for just that. In this episode of the podcast, you'll walk away with 5 steps for setting boundaries in your own life, so you can start taking control of your time and energy today. Press play to listen! Resources mentioned in today's episode:   Win a free distance or in-person Reiki session with me! Step #1 ~ Write a positive review of this show on iTunes.  Step #2~  Email your name and a screenshot of your review to Chelsea@mypurposeful.life That's it! You'll be entered to win. I'll pick a new winner every month, and your name will stay in the drawing until it's chosen.  Your free Reiki session can take place in-person in Sioux Falls, or it can be a distance session from wherever you're located in the world. And if you're wondering what exactly is Reiki, head to https://mypurposeful.life/blogs/blog/what-is-reiki to learn more.  Episode #41- The art of saying no  

Show notes This episode was written for you, beautiful friend. The one who has a tiny stirring in her heart that says, “Something about my life is off, and I want to feel whole.” The one who thinks, “I feel content, but I have this goal that I really want to bring to life, and I would love someone to walk with me and help me put a plan in place to get there.” I want you to know you are so loved. You deserve to have an amazing life where you feel confident and secure and fulfilled. There's a lot of chatter out there about coaching right now. You may be wondering how it can help you or if the investment is worth it.  To help you sort out if a coach is really the guiding force you need right now, I came up with this episode of 6 questions you can ask yourself to take an honest inventory of your life as it is today.  Press play and let's get this free mini-coaching session started! Resources mentioned in today's episode: >> Win a free distance or in-person Reiki session with me! Step #1 ~ Write a positive review of this show on iTunes. Step #2~  Email your name and a screenshot of your review to Chelsea@mypurposeful.life That's it! You'll be entered to win. I'll pick a new winner every month, and your name will stay in the drawing until it's chosen.  Your free Reiki session can take place in-person in Sioux Falls, or it can be a distance session from wherever you're located in the world. And if you're wondering what exactly is Reiki, head to https://mypurposeful.life/blogs/blog/what-is-reiki to learn more.  >> Intentional Life Quiz ~ https://mypurposeful.life/pages/intention-quiz

Show Notes If you've ever put off having a tough conversation with a loved one or a colleague because you knew it was a delicate subject, and you had no idea where to even begin, this episode is for you. I'm sitting down with Sarah Kurtenbach as she teaches us a 4-step method for handling any difficult conversation with confidence and grace.  Join us as we learn how to have honest conversations that effectively address an issue but still come from a place of love. Press play! Resources mentioned in today's episode: Win a free distance or in-person Reiki session with me! Step #1 ~ Write a positive review of this show on iTunes.  Step #2~  Email your name and a screenshot of your review to Chelsea@mypurposeful.life That's it! You'll be entered to win. I'll pick a new winner every month, and your name will stay in the drawing until it's chosen.  Your free Reiki session can take place in-person in Sioux Falls, or it can be a distance session from wherever you're located in the world. And if you're wondering what exactly is Reiki, head to https://mypurposeful.life/blogs/blog/what-is-reiki to learn more.  FREE download: 3 Things to Not Do during a Difficult Conversation by Sarah Kurtenbach ~ https://www.moveher.co/freebies. Connect with Sarah at www.MoveHER.co or search Sarah Kurtenbach on Instagram.

Every other Thursday, I'm releasing a new hypnosis, meditation or visualization to help you relax your mind and body. Today's BONUS is a hypnosis for chakra alignment. Disclaimer: This podcast is to educate and inspire you on your journey towards health, peace and happiness. It is not intended to replace care best provided by qualified professionals and it is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

Save this episode! Take notes! Put it on your favorites playlist! Do whatever you need to so you can come back to it the next time you find yourself saying “yes” to too many things. Because today, we're going to be talking about how to kindly, but firmly say, “No.” Specifically, we're diving deep on how to gracefully say “no” when you get an email or a DM from someone asking you if they can meet you for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and “pick your brain.” It's called the “Yes-No-Yes” method of saying no as outlined by author Michael Hyatt in his book Free to Focus. If you're ready to say “no” in a way that extends grace to the person reaching out and protects your time, then friend, you need to press play now! Resources mentioned in today's episode: Win a free distance or in-person Reiki session with me! Step #1 ~ Write a positive review of this show on iTunes.  Step #2~  Email your name and a screenshot of your review to Chelsea@mypurposeful.life That's it! You'll be entered to win. I'll pick a new winner every month, and your name will stay in the drawing until it's chosen.  Your free Reiki session can take place in-person in Sioux Falls, or it can be a distance session from wherever you're located in the world. And if you're wondering what exactly is Reiki, head to https://mypurposeful.life/blogs/blog/what-is-reiki to learn more.   2. Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt ~ https://michaelhyatt.com/books/

Did the pandemic drop a bucket of ice water all over your goals and plans for 2020? Yep, me too! But guess what, friends. Life shakes us up. All the time. Pandemic or not. And no matter what, your goals should take your breath away. They should light you up and give you goosebumps just thinking about them! If they don't, it's time for some new goals. In today's show, I'm walking you through how to set and reach the goals you really want post COVID.  Press play now! Resources mentioned in today's episode: Win a free distance or in-person Reiki session with me! Step #1 ~ Write a positive review of this show on iTunes.  Step #2~  Email your name and a screenshot of your review to Chelsea@mypurposeful.life That's it! You'll be entered to win. I'll pick a new winner every month, and your name will stay in the drawing until it's chosen.  Your free Reiki session can take place in-person in Sioux Falls, or it can be a distance session from wherever you're located in the world. And if you're wondering what exactly is Reiki, head to my website at https://mypurposeful.life/blogs/blog/what-is-reiki to learn more.   2) Cultivate What Matters Goal Setting Powersheets (with goal refocusing worksheets) - www.cultivatewhatmatters.com. 

Every other Thursday, I'm releasing a new hypnosis, meditation or visualization to help you relax your mind and body. Today's BONUS is a hypnosis for anxiety and fear. This script has been adapted from the book Spiritual Hypnotherapy Scripts for Body, Mind and Spirit by Holly Holmes-Meredith. Disclaimer: This podcast is to educate and inspire you on your journey towards health, peace and happiness. It is not intended to replace care best provided by qualified professionals and it is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

Show Notes: If you've ever taken on more work to avoid dealing with a hard season in life, this one is for you. 2020 has been a difficult, complicated, gut-wrenching year.  But I've also learned more about myself and grown in ways I never have before.  I'm grateful for 2020 because it showed me what grace feels like. And that's something I never want to forget. Tune in to reflect on what you're grateful for this year.    Resources mentioned in today's episode: Win a free distance or in-person Reiki session with me! Step #1 ~ Write a positive review of this show on iTunes.  Step #2~  Email your name and a screenshot of your review to Chelsea@mypurposeful.life That's it! You'll be entered to win. I'll pick a new winner every month, and your name will stay in the drawing until it's chosen.  Your free Reiki session can take place in-person in Sioux Falls, or it can be a distance session from wherever you're located in the world. And if you're wondering what exactly is Reiki, head to my website at https://mypurposeful.life/blogs/blog/what-is-reiki to learn more.  “What if 2020 isn't cancelled?” Poem by Leslie Dwight: @lesliedwight.

We're baaackk! I'm kicking off Season #3 of the podcast with some exciting news: Underneath the Clothes is now My Purposeful Life! Join me in today's episode as I talk about what this change means for you as a woman in leadership, what I've been up to since the pandemic, and what you can expect from this podcast going forward. 2020 has been quite the ride. It's brought more challenges and changes than we could have imagined. That's why it feels amazing to be back at the mic hanging out with you again. I can't wait to finish this year together.  Press play now!   Resources mentioned in today's episode: Win a free distance or in-person Reiki session with me! Step #1 ~ Write a positive review of this show on iTunes.  Step #2~  Email your name and a screenshot of your review to Chelsea@mypurposeful.life That's it! You'll be entered to win. I'll pick a new winner every month, and your name will stay in the drawing until it's chosen.  Your free Reiki session can take place in-person in Sioux Falls, or it can be a distance session from wherever you're located in the world. And if you're wondering what exactly is Reiki, head to my website at https://mypurposeful.life/blogs/blog/what-is-reiki to learn more. 

Episode Show Notes: If I could meet each and every one of you for a face-to-face coaching session and teach you my hiring process, girl, believe me when I say: I would be there in a second with the coffee on!  But since there are only so many hours in a day :) I did the next best thing: I've taken everything I've learned, and coached to others, about hiring the right people and put it into an online course: The Hiring Blueprint!

Have you ever heard the saying, “You create the content you need to hear?”  Isn't it true that when you're looking to feel encouraged in your own life, you find yourself uplifting others through a post on social media, or by sending a text to a friend cheering them on?  Or when you're feeling like you need to get motivated, suddenly you find yourself creating a list of goals for your day or week. (This is a huge one I think for a lot of us now that we are deep into February and that initial excitement of our New Year's goals is almost two months behind us!) This thought that you create what you yourself need really resonated with me!  I realized that while I have been spending a lot of my time recently creating an entire podcast season and an online course dedicated to teaching women business owners how to hire the right people, I have also been right there in the trenches alongside all of you!  Over the past few months, I have been hiring in my own business and making some notable hiring blunders too.  Since I talk to so many women entrepreneurs and coaching clients who share their hiring successes and failures with me, I thought today's show would be the perfect opportunity to flip that script and let you in on my 7 biggest hiring mistakes that I've made within the last year.  You guys know I am a huge believer in learning by failing forward. Failing when you own a business (or do anything really that is worth doing!) just comes with the territory.  I can honestly say that with each of these mistakes that I am going to share with you, I learned so many valuable lessons that have only made my team and hiring process all the better going forward.  My goal is for you to learn from my hiring mistakes too, so you can hopefully avoid having to go through them yourself.  So if you're ready, let's tackle some of my biggest hiring mistakes and learn from them together.  Press Play Now!  P.S. Where are my purpose-driven women entrepreneurs at?! If this is you and you're ready to hire right in your small business, but not sure where to start, I made an online course that will walk you step by step through the entire hiring process. I want to make sure you hire the people who will love your business as much as you do. Sound amazing? Click here to get more info on my course, The Hiring Blueprint. 

I wanna know, who started this claim that we have to “do it all” in order to run a successful business?  Have you ever thought, “If I just push a little bit harder, then I'll be able to get XYZ done,” or  “If I just work late three days this week and maybe a little bit on Saturday, then I'll finally, maybe, be caught up.”  I know I totally have, and maybe you have too.  It's so easy to get caught up in this thinking that if you push through a little more, or work a few more hours, or sacrifice more of your personal life for your business, that you'll reach this place of feeling accomplished and content.  You're even more likely to fall into this mindset if you really love what you do. You're passionate, hardworking, and more often than not, you say “yes” to giving more of yourself to others.     I know all of this VERY WELL. If you weren't passionate about your business, there's no way you would've had the courage to start in the first place! Adam Grant, a research professor, author of workplace psychology books, and famous TED Talk presenter reworked a famous quote and I kind of like it. You may know the famous line, "Do what you love and you'll never WORK a day in your life.” He remade it into, "Do what you love and you'll kind of work all the time.” And it's true! If you love something you'll get rather obsessive with it and it can quickly consume you. But if you are the woman who feels like you're constantly working but not really getting anywhere. Or the woman who loves her business but is feeling more and more completely exhausted by it that you're thinking of giving it up. Then pay attention my beautiful, passionate friend, because I have some thoughts for you! In my 10 + years of being a small business owner, I have felt the most in control, and the most empowered, not on the days when I had my hand in every single part of my business, but on the days when I stepped back and let my team take ownership.  I'll repeat that for you ladies in the back:  The key to taking back control of your business is to quit doing it all, relinquish control & empower others to take on some of the ownership.  Letting go is not weak, it's actually really really powerful!  It means getting back your time and energy, and igniting that fire that you had when you first started your business and were so excited about it every single day. It also means having the freedom to step away from your business if you need to because you have an out-of-this-world team at your back handling everything until you return.  You are amazing and you deserve to wake up each day and love what you do. So if you're ready, let's dive into today's show and find out how to get off the hamster wheel and start letting go. Press play now! P.S. If you're craving more conversations on hiring like the one in today's show, I would love to have you join my FREE Hiring on Purpose Facebook group! We have live video chats, answer each other's questions, and celebrate each other's hiring success stories over there too.  P.P.S. Where are my purpose-driven women entrepreneurs at?! If this is you and you're ready to hire right in your small business, but not sure where to start, I made an online course that will walk you step by step through the entire hiring process. I want to make sure you hire the people who will love your business as much as you do. Sound amazing? Click here to get more info on my course, The Hiring Blueprint. 

We've all heard the saying, “Hire slow and fire fast.” But did you know this also applies to you as the owner of your business?  I know you're thinking, “Well, that's cute Chelsea. But I can't fire myself! I mean, I created this business. I built it from the ground up! So if I'm not the right person for this job, then tell me - who is?!”  Firing yourself does sound crazy, right?! But think about it. If you had an employee who kept putting off tasks and not getting things done every week, would you be okay with that?  You would address this if you saw it happening within your business, right? But think about your own behavior in recent months. Do you have tasks that you keep pushing off until tomorrow - and then the next day,  and then the next - because you dread doing them? You know the tasks I'm talking about here, and I'm sharing mine with you in this episode!  These are the tasks that when you finally get around to doing them, after shoving them aside for days, maybe even weeks, it takes you so long to finish them.. that by the time you're done, you have zero energy left to do anything else for the day. We've all had this happen to us!  It is a feeling of defeat and it happens to the best of us and while yes you got those tasks done, in the back of your mind you know it didn't actually do much to serve your customers or move your business forward, even though it required a lot of your time and energy.  If this is resonating with you, then it is time to fire yourself. But this doesn't mean you have to close up shop and quit your business. Not at all!   It means it's time for you to automate, eliminate, or delegate some tasks to other people so you can get back to being productive, and not just busy! I'm going to help you determine if it is time to fire yourself and find out what you can do about it on today's show. So if you're ready to let yourself go and get your business back on track, press play now! MY HIRING COURSE IS NOW LIVE: If you're ready to hire right in but not sure where to start, I made an online course that will walk you step by step through the entire hiring process. I want to make sure you hire the right people who will love your business as much as you do. Sound amazing? Click here to get more info on my course, The Hiring Blueprint.

Have you ever had an employee leave and told yourself, “Well, I guess they just weren't a good fit.”  If you have, listen up: Turnover is about you as the leader of your business, and not about the employees who are leaving. Did that sting a little?  It might, and that's a good thing! Because if you're showing up as a B leader, you can bet you're not going to attract A level employees. How you lead makes all the difference. In today's episode of Underneath the Clothes Podcast, I'm walking you through a leadership self-assessment to see how you rate in four important areas of management.  You'll walk away from this episode knowing where you are doing pretty well as a leader, and where you have room to grow. The best part? If you're not where you want to be as a manager today, your story isn't over yet.  You absolutely have the ability to change and become an amazing leader— one who your employees want to work with and brag about to their friends!

You've heard me talk about how important it is for you as the leader of your business to have a hiring process in place so you can bring the right people onto your team. But what do your employees think about all of this? What's it like for them to fill out an application and go through the interview process with you? What's it like for them to go over job expectations and to be challenged to grow? To answer some of these questions, and to give you someone else's perspective on the hiring process that we've laid out for you in this season of the podcast, today on the show I am welcoming the lovely Allison Tuttle. Allison is our office manager at Chelsea's, and I am so thankful to be working with her. Tune in to today's episode to hear from Allison on what your employees will really think about your hiring process.

You know you need to delegate some things in your business, but you're stuck! Hiring someone full-time seems like a huge step, and you're not ready to make that leap.  Guess what my beautiful friend? You don't have to hire full-time right away! What you can do instead, and what I often do at Chelsea's, is hire someone part-time (even for as little as 5 or 10 hours a week) to do a handful of related tasks that they do very, very well and thrive doing! This takes the pressure off of having to hire someone to take on a lot of hours right away, and it also ensures that the person you do hire will really, in core segments, help save you time and take things off your plate.  I have over 20 employees at Chelsea's, but if I add up all of their hours, altogether they probably work about as much as five full-time employees would. But instead of having five people who are possibly only partially working in their strengths, I have a large team of people, each of whom is super-honed in on their area of expertise and strengths.  I know this might seem different than any other model of business out there, but to be honest, that is totally okay! Everyone's business is unique, and this is what works for us, even if it is unexpected.  I want you to have the courage to create the team that works for your business too—no matter what anyone else's looks like!  Join me in today's episode of the podcast to learn more about my winning team and for ideas and inspiration on how you can build your own.  -Chelsea of Underneath the Clothes and BusinessOnPurpose.co

You're a high achiever, so I know you strive to get as much done as you possibly can every day & week!  But sometimes it can feel like our calendar is the one running our life - instead of us running it (speaking from experience here

My 2019 was full of SO many ups: Getting married, buying a house, starting a business and life coaching company, launching this podcast, hiring 17 new employees, winning the EmBeliever Award, and supporting my hubby through his first TEDx Sioux Falls event! Whew! There were also a few lows: Seven months of negative pregnancy tests, and finding out a couple of close friendships meant more to me than to the other people.  For all the ups and downs, I can't wait to see what 2020 has in store. Whether you dive into goal setting with both feet, put it off until the last minute, or get fired up about your goals only to get sidetracked by February—this episode is for you! In it, you'll learn:  My goal setting strategy for 2020, and how you can implement it too! The exercise you need to do before setting your next goal. (Spoiler: Get ready for a big dose of Truth & Vulnerability with this one.) A few of my favorite goal-setting resources to get you started.  Episode Freebies!  My daily morning routine  My goal setting worksheets *Top Download Blog post with the email template & responses *Asking for critical feedback from loved ones   Other Episodes mentioned in this show: Episode  #12- Failure with Chelsea Giedd

Can you believe we're fast-approaching a new year, a new decade even?  Before jumping into everything 2020 has in store for us, it's important to first reflect on everything that happened in 2019. We don't have to live in the past, but understanding where we've been is crucial to getting to where we want to be. I always take December 31 off of work and spend the day reflecting on the previous year. I go through my journal and calendar entries and reflect on all the ups and downs and celebrations and failures that happened. Then, I take what I learned about myself during this process and decide what I want to have more of in my life in the year ahead, and what I want to leave behind me for good.  I'm not gonna sugar coat it—this type of deep reflection is emotionally hard work! But I promise it is worth it. Putting in this work before you jump into a new year will bring you all the closer to the most extraordinary version of YOU.  In this episode of Underneath the Clothes Podcast, I'm sharing: My step-by-step process for reflecting on the year. How I'm choosing my word for 2020 that represents my goals. How I close out each year by leaving any hurt, fear, anger, and guilt behind.

Show Notes “So, what was it like walking on 2,000-degree coals with your bare feet?!”

You've found your ideal employee (cue all the champagne bubbles!!) and you might be thinking,  “How can I truly welcome this person into my work family with open arms?” 

I remember thinking, “I am barely making enough money to pay myself, how am I going to be able to hire someone and pay them, too?” Sound familiar?

Question - how's the communication in your marriage? Gulp. That can question can hit something deep within us! That's why in today's episode, I'm breaking tradition and inviting our only male guest to the podcast: my lovely husband Thaddeus Giedd! Thad and I work together on so many things-we are business partners and life partners, and on today we're getting real about: What our marriage looks like! How we are alike, and how we are so, SO very different.  Some tools we use to work through our differences (and how we handle BOTH wanting to be in control.) The weekly check-in routine that helps us to communicate and stay connected.  We'll return to our series on hiring next week! In the meantime, get your copy of our weekly check-in routine in a free downloadable PDF, just click HERE. It may just be the tool that could save your marriage. 

Imagine knowing your future employees. I mean really knowing them, like what motivates them, what kind of environment they thrive in, and how they respond to challenges.  Now imagine knowing all of this BEFORE you hire them, not after. #GameChanger!! One thing I hear over and over again from job candidates after they interview with Chelsea's is that our interview process is unlike any other they've been a part of before. And that's a good thing! Because I truly believe an interview isn't just your typical Q & A, but rather, it's your chance to meet the people who share your values and will work alongside you toward your bigger mission!  How amazing is that? As business owners, if we're not excited to be meeting our future team members, then we're not doing something right in the interview.  So close that Google search on “Interview Questions” my friends, you won't need that here because we're crafting something so much better! In this episode, we're sharing: Details on the three types of interviews we do with all of our full-time employees. Interview questions that will really reveal if someone shares your mission, core values, and company culture. The hands-on activities that you should be doing in every interview to see your job candidates' skills in action.    Get my 10 must ask Interview Questions HERE Are you a small business owner who wants to dive even deeper into all things hiring? Girl, I got you! Sign up HERE to be notified when my course: The No BS Guide to Hiring the Right People goes live + get exclusive access to my bonus modules!

Ever wish you could be a “fly on the wall,”  listening in on how experienced business owners conduct interviews with potential employees?  ✋✋ Girl, me too!! ✋✋ When I first started hiring at Chelsea's, lemme just be real with you: I had no idea what I was doing or how to handle the interview process. I've been through a lot of trial and error over the years on my way to figuring out what works and what doesn't. So in today's episode of the podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain and giving you an inside look at the THREE most important things I've learned to do in every single interview to make sure it's a success. We're talking about: How to start each interview so that your job candidates can put those initial nerves behind them and feel like themselves around you. Why you shouldn't be the only person doing the interview. What you can do to give candidates a chance to show you their real character.    Want an easy-to-follow checklist of my three tips for successful interviews? Click HERE for the free PDF download.  Are you a small business owner and loving this series on hiring the right people? Then sign up HERE to be notified when my course: The No BS Guide to Hiring the Right People goes live + get access to my bonus modules made exclusively for my podcast listeners!

We are in our FOURTH episode in our hiring series on this podcast, and today we are talking about one of my favorite things: Setting Expectations. I am celebrating because I know this episode is going to change your business (and life!) for the better, and I can't wait to share it with all of you! For some people, the term “setting expectations” might seem a little scary. Maybe you're picturing yourself having to give a stern lecture to someone else, or giving a boring presentation on rules, rules, and more…rules. But I promise this is not the case! Setting expectations means you are laying the groundwork for open communication and accountability, and that happens BEFORE you hire. At Chelsea's, we go over two sets of expectations during every interview: 1)      Employee's Expectations, and 2)      Manager's Expectations. That's right friends, expectations are a two-way street. We expect a lot out of our employees, but we also want them to know they can expect a lot from us as their managers. Today's show is all about communicating those expectations, and you'll walk away knowing: 1)      How to identify your expectations and why it's important to go over them during the interview process. 2)      Some examples of effective expectations for both employees and managers, and 3)      The benefits of having your employees take ownership of their expectations. To listen to our first three episodes in this series, head to Episode #17, Episode #18, and Episode #19. If you are a small business owner who wants to learn more about hiring, then Sign up HERE to be notified when my course: How to Hire the Right People for Your Small Business goes live + get exclusive access to my bonus modules!

Show Notes Welcome to the THIRD installment in our series on hiring!

Show Notes Which would you rather build: A)      Another place to work, ORB)      A tribe of people who work together for a bigger purpose? If you said B, you've come to the right podcast. But how do you take your business from A to B? It all starts by implementing your core values and mission statement into your hiring process. In this episode, we: 1)      Identify & create your values and mission statement (or update them if it's been a while since you've pulled them out of your desk drawer

Episode #17 Why you keep hiring the wrong people Pay attention sister, because I'm about to throw some tough love your way. If you are having problems with your employees or problems hiring the right people—it is YOUR fault. I'm gonna repeat that one more time for the ladies in the back: It is YOUR fault. Those excuses we all use to blame everyone else when an employee doesn't show up for a shift, or never meets expectations after they're hired? It's time to let those go for good. You know the ones I'm talking about. They sound like this:  “There just aren't any good employees who actually want to work!”  “No one cares about my business like I do. If I want it done right, I have to do it myself!” “I just cannot find anyone who is a good fit for my business!” No, No, and No. If you're going to point fingers or play the blame game, those fingers better be flying your way! Can we still be friends?

Beautiful listeners, my fingers are flying across the keyboard as I write this note to you. Next week, I am launching something BIG at the Underneath the Clothes Podcast, and in today's episode, I am giving you a front row seat to all the exciting things I have planned JUST for you! In a nutshell, hiring the right people is everything. Maybe you know you are at the point where you could hire one or more employees, but you have no idea where to even start. Or maybe you have hired people in the past, only to have them quit within a few weeks, leaving you back at square one of the hiring process. Heck, maybe you already do have the best team ever, but are struggling to show them you care and to build up that fun and dedicated work environment we all crave. I am so passionate about the hiring process, and hiring the RIGHT people, and it all starts with knowing your strengths and weaknesses and finding people who can complement those. This episode is all about how my team and how their strengths keep this disorganized girl organized, but it is also an invitation to join me for the next six weeks as I dive deep into the topic of hiring. If you are ready to grow your business, I truly believe you can do it one of two ways. You can either put in 80 hours a week, sacrifice time with your family, and let your business take control of your life. I've been there, and it caused me so much burn out that I almost lost everything. The other option that I've found to be so much better? You can hire a team who keeps things running smoothly in your absence, who steps into the gaps, and who can help you take all of your big dreams and turn them into completed goals. You deserve to run your business, instead of it running you. Click the image above to listen to Part 2 in my “How I Fake Being Organized” series, and be sure to stick around until the end to get the insider scoop on my up-and-coming Hiring Series! Episode Links: Episode #5- Identify Giftedness & Talent Episode # 13- I've Taken My Clifton Strengthsfinder Assessment….Now What? Episode #15- How I Fake Being Organized (Part 1) By Using Asana Sign up for my weekly playbook tips for actionable ways to help you run your business, instead of your business running you! And be the FIRST to know when my hiring series goes live! Sign Up Here

Beautiful friends, I have three words for you to memorize today: ASANA DOT COM. When I tell other entrepreneurs about ASANA, l feel like the kid on the playground who just heard a secret about the best surprise birthday party ever and cannot wait to spread the news! ASANA is a task management software that is SUPER easy to use, clears up my inbox, keeps me focused, and (here's the best part) IS TOTALLY FREE! I use ASANA for so much, from organizing my business to keeping track of my personal errands and appointments, that my team knows my mantra: If it isn't in my ASANA, it's probably not getting done! Speaking of secrets, in this episode I am letting you in on one of mine: I might just be one of the most disorganized people you will ever meet. Shhh!!!

How many of you actually like looking at the numbers in your business?  How many of you understand those numbers?  And, how many of you think you are truly paying yourself what you are worth?  Yikes! Tough questions, I know. But if the word “numbers” makes you shudder and want to escape into the land of chocolate and blissful unawareness, then stick with me on this one because Megan Dahle is about to shatter everything you ever thought you knew about sales, profits, and expenses. Megan is a numbers girl, as you will find out in this episode. Growing up, she helped her mother with the books in her business, and since then her talents have only multiplied. (Pun intended

Pssssttt! You, over there. I see you, quietly clicking through another personality quiz at your desk. You know your Myers-Briggs Type like the back of your hand, and you think it's strange when people don't introduce themselves with their name AND their top five Clifton Strengths. Can I just say: You are a girl after my own heart. Hi, I'm Chelsea, Empathy, Relator, Developer, Includer, and Activator. In all seriousness, there are a million and one leadership assessments out there, and it's been shown time and again that knowing your strengths and weaknesses is crucial no matter what industry you're in. But I have to ask: What good does it really do to take those assessments if you have no idea how to use your results to move your business forward? That's where this episode of Underneath the Clothes comes in. It's safe to say if you know me, you know that the Clifton Strengthsfinder is one of my love languages. It not only helped save my business, but it is also an integral part of my onboarding process and one of the most important tools I implement with my business and life coaching clients. I so clearly remember, though, what it was like to hold my Strengthsfinder results in my hand and wonder: Now What?  If that is where I am finding you at today my friend, I am here to help. In this episode, you'll learn: Which of your strengths you use (or don't use) in each of your daily tasks. How to recognize patterns in your daily tasks, i.e., when you are doing the things you truly love, are you using your strengths? Or, when you find yourself just barely going through the motions, are your strengths showing up at all? And lastly, you'll walk away from this episode knowing THREE simple things you can start doing right away to free up your time for only those tasks that set your soul (and strengths!) on fire. What are you waiting for? Let's dive in! Wondering just what the heck Clifton Strengthsfinder is? Check out Episode #5- Identify Giftedness & Talent. Ready to take the Clifton Strengthsfinder? Head to www.gallupstrengthscenter.com. Want $10 off your strengths assessment? Shoot me an email to chelsea@underneaththeclothes.com to get $10 off today!

This week I wrap up our fourth episode in this series on failure with a real treat for all of our listeners. This week you get to listen to my heart and why I care so much about what we do here at Underneath the Clothes. I dive right in with Shelly Gaddis talking about failure, vulnerability and how to set boundaries in all aspects of your life. We spent our time going deep on the topics that really matter to you!   In our conversation, I open up about my most recent failure (a word I have trouble even saying and you'll find out why in the episode!) and how I have grown to a point in my life that I will never look at the word failure in the same way. Take a few minutes to listen to our amazing conversation and the wise words that we will fill you with to encourage you on your journey to being a stronger leader in all aspects of your life!   Listen in on our conversation!   And don't forget to go back and listen to the other 3 episodes in the Failure Series!

In today's episode, I am joined by the beautiful Shelly Gaddis, previous owner of Elegant Mommy and we're talking all about that super uncomfortable word: failure. In this 3rd installment of the failure podcasts I'm excited to dive deeper into what the word failure means to Shelly and she'll even give you some great advice on how to balance being an entrepreneur and mom and the dreaded mom guilt that accompanies it all. Join us for our conversation.  

Today's episode is the 2nd part, of a 4 part series, where I'm joined by the very open and honest Amy Hoback as she shares with us a recent failure that she really struggled with and almost took her out. We also talk personal development and the key role it played in helping her to overcome this failure. Join us as we have a very raw discussion on failure. If you got something from this episode, I ask that you please share it with a friend or two. Let's start a movement where we talk about our failures and let's get vulnerable with what's really going on in our lives! If you LOVED the episode, take a screenshot, and share it on social media with the tag @underneaththeclothes. Your feedback keeps me to keep creating great content! Your quote of the week: Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.

Join us for the first part, in a 4 part series, where we break down the word failure, talk about how it shows up in our lives and in business, and what is really means to "fail." Join me as I interview a bold, women entrepreneur in our community as we discuss failure. In this week's episode, I'm joined by Melissa Johnson the owner of Oh My Cupcakes in Sioux Falls, SD. She shares with us a huge "failure" and learning moment she experienced in her life, and what it's like to "flex your failure muscle." Listen in on our conversation. If you really enjoyed this episode, I ask that you please share it with a friend or two. Let's start a movement of Failure Parties, let's talk about our failures, let's get vulnerable with what's really going on in our lives! If you LOVED the episode, take a screenshot, and share it on social media with the tag @underneaththeclothes. I LOVE getting feedback from you so I know what kind of content to keep creating for you all! Your quote of the week: “All of my successes have been built on my failures”

In today's episode we're going to talk about something that will probably make you feel a bit uncomfortable, some of you will turn it off or maybe even start making every excuse in the book to yourself as to WHY this could never pertain to you. I'm going to challenge you, keep listening all the way through, with an open heart and an open mind. You owe it to yourself, your family and your business. You see, as entrepreneurs, we overcommit ourselves to our business. We hustle. We grind. And we pour ourselves into our business. We do everything in our power to build it up and sacrifice our life to watch our baby, this business grow and flourish. And we make every excuse under the sun as to why we choose our business over ourselves time and time again. Listen as I explain... Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to my newsletter for free content, tips and trick to taking control of your business: http://tiny.cc/8rnp4y Your quote of the week: "Self care is about giving the world the best of you, not what's left of you."

In today's episode, I'm getting really vulnerable with you and sharing this funky feeling I've found myself kind of stuck in these past few weeks. We know what it feels like being an entrepreneur, it's this constant roller coaster ride of really high highs and really low lows. One minute you feel completely untouchable and like you could take on the world and the next you find yourself stuck in a spiral of negative self talk and feeling like you could definitely win the award for being the worst boss and leader on this planet. Listen as I explain how to balance your role as the leader and to get to the bottom of this feeling you may be experiencing. If this podcast resonated with you, I'd love for you to take a screenshot and share it on social media with the tag @underneaththeclothes. Let me know your key takeaways!! I love hearing from you and how the episode sparked something new inside of you! Together, we can help entrepreneurship become a little less difficult, a little less scary and a LOT less lonely. Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to my newsletter for free content, tips and trick to taking control of your business: http://tiny.cc/8rnp4y Your quote of the week: Balance is not something you find, it's something you create.

I will share with you the steps I took to stop the hustle and grind, and instead, get aligned with my business. And one of those steps was joining a masterminds group. In April of last year, I along with 3 other incredible women entrepreneurs in our community joined together to create an amazing group and it's been SO amazing watching each of us grow, not only within our businesses, but as people over this past year. Today's episode is really special because I actually brought the mic into our meeting last week and asked each of them to talk about the importance of a masterminds and how this group has helped them throughout their entrepreneurial journey and mental health. Here's our conversation. If you're interested in learning more about AIM or applying, follow the link below: https://www.underneaththeclothes.com/pages/masterminds As always, I'd love for you to take a screenshot of this episode and share it on instagram or facebook with the tag @underneaththeclothes or leave me a review on iTunes. The more reviews I receive the more this message can reach others! Your quote of the week: “What would be possible if the people around you refused to let you fail?”

In today's episode, I'm joined by Haley Samuelson, and I have to tell you guys, I am REALLY excited for this! Haley is going to talk about why Strengthsfinder is SO important in your business and I'll share with you how taking this personality assessment actually helped me realize why I was starting to really hate my business for about a year a half, something you may just relate to! Your action step of the week, if you haven't taken the Clifton Strengthsfinder assessment yet, do it. You can purchase the Clifton Strengthsfinder book anywhere where books are sold and inside will be a code to use on their website to access the assessment. If you have activator in your top and are wanting to take this immediately, you can head to www.gallupstrenthscenter.com and take the quiz directly from there without the hardcover book. If you HAVE taken the assessment, share your top 5 with me! I totally nerd out on this stuff so I'd love to hear from you - take a screenshot of this podcast and upload to Instagram or Facebook with the tag @underneaththeclothes! Which ones surprised you and which ones made so much sense? Connect with Haley: Facebook Page LinkedIn Don't miss an episode! Sign up for my newsletter here. -OR- Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!

In this week's episode I'm sharing with you my top 10 tips on how to make in business for 10 years! Next week, March 1st, will mark 10 years in business for Chelsea's Boutique and I am just so incredibly proud and in awe of where we have come. It has taken a lot of hard work and also falling flat on my face multiple times to get to where we are today. I want to share with the 10 things I think you need to know to become the elite 4% of small business that make it to 10 years. I truly believe if you implement these 10 tips you won't be able to help but succeed! Screenshot this episode and share it to Instagram or Facebook with the tag @underneaththeclothes. Hearing from you keeps me inspired and excited to keep providing you great content! Let me know how you'll be making it to ten years, or if you have already, what are YOUR tips?? And don't forget, sign up for my newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/ghEpfj and I'll send you these 10 tips in a downloadable PDF that you can easily refer back to and even share with your team! Know of a fellow woman entrepreneur who wants to take control of her business? Feel like this podcast resonated with you? I'd love for you to share this with a friend, or two. Together, we can help entrepreneurship become a topic that gets talked about more often and our failures get celebrated! Your quote of the week: “Some people dream of success, while other people get up every morning and make it happen.”

Today's episode is the one you all voted for, how to eliminate the toxic habits and relationships in you life. What I'm going to share with you is a process I created that will help you recognize the toxins in your life and also, what to do about them. As always, I would really love to hear from you! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag me @underneaththeclothes on facebook or instagram! Let me know what you liked about the episode, or maybe even, what toxins you'll be eliminating from your life! And don't forget, sign up for my newsletter to get EXCLUSIVE content and the action step of the episode! A pdf that will guide you working through this process. Sign up here >> http://eepurl.com/gghZsv Know of a fellow woman entrepreneur who wants to take control of her business? Feel like this podcast resonated with you? I'd love for you to share this with a friend, or two. Together, we can help entrepreneurship become a topic that gets talked about more often and our failures get celebrated! I am so grateful to you for listening, I love and appreciate each and everyone of you. Quote of the week: The Elimination of toxins awakens the capacity for renewal. - Deepak Chopra

As entrepreneurs, we tend to never have enough time, could it be because you are spending 90% of your time, like I was, focusing on the wrong things? In today's episode I'm going to share with you something we implemented into our business that in one year helped us grow by $100,000 AND spend 90% LESS on advertising! Because anyone can grow their business by 100,000 and do it by spending more on advertising and marketing, but what we did was actually the opposite. What we're going to be talking about today is The Hedgehog Concept. So before jump into the hedgehog concept I have a question for you. If you could choose to be a fox or hedgehog, which would you choose? Most people would choose to be a fox. Foxes are beautiful, sleek and cunning. Where hedgehogs are small, prickly creatures that are quite the opposite: slow, quiet and really kind of silly looking. So, what do foxes and hedgehogs have to do with your business's success? It has EVERYTHING to do with it! It's all about learning the art of simplicity, like a hedgehog, and creating a clear focus for your organization. So let's talk about why it pays to be a hedgehog rather than a fox and what exactly is this hedgehog concept? It's time for you to bring in your focus and create your own hedgehog concept. This is your action step of the week! Sign up for my newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dNX1Rw and I will send you our hedgehog concept and how to create your own so that you can focus your business & grow. Once you come up with your concept, then it's time to start taking inventory on where you are spending your time and where are things no longer aligned. As always, I'd love to hear from you! Take a screenshot of this podcast and upload it to Instagram or Facebook with the tag @underneaththeclothes. Let me know what your distractions currently are or what your hedgehog concept is! Know of a fellow woman entrepreneur who wants to take control of her business? Feel like this podcast resonated with you? I'd love for you to share this with a friend, or two. Together, we can help entrepreneurship become a topic that gets talked about more often and our failures get celebrated! Quote of the week: “Give the world the best that you have and the best will come back to you.”

With each episode, my goal is to inspire and empower you take charge of your life and your business. Being an entrepreneur for over a decade has taught me a lot fun, but often hard lessons. I have gained a ton of knowledge in almost all realms of owning and operating a business and I know I can help you save money and grow your profit all while working less and taking control over your business, instead of it controlling you. Because, let's be honest, entrepreneurship is hard! I'm not here to glamorize it and tell you starting a business, opening a 2nd location or year-over-year growth is fun & rewarding! It's difficult. It's scary. And it's incredibly lonely. My goal, is to make it a little less difficult, a little less scary & a LOT less lonely. I have literally been through it all from the brink of bankruptcy (after an incredibly messy divorce) to completely bouncing back, IN. THE. SAME. YEAR. and having my biggest year ever! I've had years of being my only employee to now managing over 15. I started with running my facebook account off my personal page to now having a full time Brand & Content Manager that runs our Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest & Youtube channels. And I do it all without working a single day on the floor of my business, my sole job is to empower my employees and stay focused on the overall vision of the company, which is what I'm best at and what no other person can do the way that I can. For a decade of my life, which equals exactly ⅓ of my life (I just turned 30) I have been Chelsea of Chelsea's Boutique. I've been the lady who owns a clothing store. But what I have learned, what I have to share with you is far beyond clothes and how to run a successful boutique. What I have to share with you is so much deeper. What I have to share with you is underneath the clothes. I am so incredibly excited to start this journey and to have you along with me. Starting a podcast has been on my #4 goal list of my top 25 goals I want to accomplish in my lifetime. My action item for you this week? What's sitting on your #4 list? What's holding you back from accomplishing your goals? I want to hear from you! Take a screenshot of this podcast, upload it to Instagram or Facebook with the tag @underneaththeclothes. Maybe I'm just the person to help keep you accountable or to give you the push you've been needing. Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where you'll get exclusive access to each episode's actionable PDF! Sign up here >> http://eepurl.com/gdbPkP Know of a woman entrepreneur who wants to take control of her business? Feel like this podcast resonated with you? I'd love for you to share this with a friend, or two. Together, we can help entrepreneurship become a topic that gets talked about more often and our failures get celebrated! Quote of the week: The world has enough women who live a masked insecurity. It needs more women who live a brave vulnerability. - Ann Voskamp Follow me on Instagram & Facebook @UnderneathTheClothes