Podcast appearances and mentions of amber hawley

Are you ready to grow your practice but struggling with how to do so without burning out?In this episode, Linzy sits down with Amber Hawley, a therapist and business coach who specializes in helping therapists scale their practices without compromising their mental health. Amber opens up about her own experience growing a private practice and shares her best strategies for managing both business and personal well-being. Together, Amber and Linzy explore how to avoid burnout, tackle overwhelm, and ensure that your growth plans align with your personal values.Amber breaks down the practical steps therapists can take to build systems in their practice that foster sustainability. She discusses the importance of boundaries, delegation, and recognizing when to invest in support to keep your practice running smoothly. Additionally, Amber and Linzy explore the mindset shifts necessary for charging what you're worth and setting financial goals that actually align with your desired lifestyle.If you want to grow your practice in a way that supports both your financial goals and personal happiness, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you achieve both.For a full transcript of the episode and much more, check out the blog post on our website! https://moneynutsandbolts.com/?p=17116To watch a video version of this, check it out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BfHbeTIyIbc Connect with Amber HawleyDownload Amber's Free "Shiny Object or Smart Move?" AssessmentThis 2-page guide helps you quickly distinguish between true opportunities and those shiny distractions that keep you stuck in the "always starting, never finishing" cycle.Stop second-guessing your decisions. Get the simple assessment that helps you:Cut through the excitement and see the real potentialMake confident decisions about where to invest your energyFinally know when to say "not now" to tempting opportunitiesWant to work with Linzy?Check out the FREE masterclass, The 4 Step Framework to Getting Your Business Finances Totally in Order, where you'll learn the framework that has helped hundreds of therapists go from money confusion and shame to calm and confidence, as well as the three biggest financial mistakes that therapists make. At the end, you'll be invited to join Money Skills for Therapists and get Linzy's support in getting your finances finally working for you. Click here to find a masterclass time that works for you! Mentioned in this episode:Try Mentaya for FreeToday's podcast is brought to you by Mentaya. Mentaya is a tool that allows American clients to easily claim their out-of-network benefits when they work with a therapist who does not take their insurance. Mentaya is here to help. Discover Mentaya with one month free access. Click the link and use the code “LINZY”. https://www.mentaya.com/?referrerId=linzy Try Mentaya for FreeCheck Out Relay for Business BankingStay calm and in control of your private practice finances when you sign up with Relay, my go-to online banking and money management platform. Plus, if you use my link, you'll get a $50 sign up bonus once you fund your account. *Sign Up for Relay

In this episode, Amber Hawley, a therapist turned therapy practice owner who eventually sold her practice and is still an extremely successful entrepreneur, shares her journey into entrepreneurship as a neurodivergent individual, highlighting how late diagnosed  ADHD influenced her career path. Navigating her way from employee life to entrepreneurial life, Amber shares insights into her everyday life and how she supports other entrepreneurs who are, in her words, “Neuro Spicy”. She stresses the importance of seeking support and highlights resources for undiagnosed neurodivergent individuals.  ----more---- Amber discusses her strategies for managing ADHD in business, focusing on the need for structure and a supportive routine. Her talk serves as an inspiration and guide for entrepreneurs with chronic illnesses, offering hope and practical advice for leveraging neurodivergence as a strength in business.  ----more---- This podcast will leave listeners with a sense of solidarity and actionable strategies for thriving as neurodivergent entrepreneurs. ----more---- 00:00:48 - Meet Amber Hawley 00:02:16 - How Did You Get Started in the Entrepreneur World? 00:04:58 - Life as a Late Diagnosed ADHD 00:16:31 - For Undiagnosed, Where Can They Get Support/Validation on Their Neurospiciness? 00:23:09 - As a NeuroSpicy Entrepreneur, How Did You Manage It? 00:24:38 - The ADD Framework 00:46:03 - Conclusion ----more---- Amber's Schedule Workshop Link www.amberhawley.com/sands  Connect with Amber: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oIHP9qWrJ4C6fRDTy9q1h?si=2005832344344659  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsamberhawley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsamberhawley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberhawley/ Website: https://amberhawley.com/ ----more---- Sick and Successful ™ Book Waitlist: https://sandscreative.ck.page/sick-and-successful-book    Let's stay connected through these links: Email us your questions: info@sandscreative.ca Our website: http://www.sandscreative.ca Natalie's personal Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sick.and.successful  Our business Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/s.and.s.creative

Growing a practice can be challenging. Growing a practice while dealing with ADHD brings its own unique challenges. What are some of the challenges for practice owners living with ADHD? How can you work WITH your ADHD to achieve your goals? Join me, Uriah Guilford, as I chat with neuro-spicy therapist and consultant, Amber Hawley, as we share some tips and tools for ADHD practice owners. Click to listen now!

On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling talks about neurodiversity - and being neuro distinct - with Elaine Hall of The Miracle Project; Amber Hawley of The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur; and author and speaker John Hinson. Elaine, Amber, and John share how they identify as neuro divergent, the challenges and gifts that come with it, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling frustrated and overwhelmed with your current marketing efforts? Exhausted by constantly chasing after the latest trend or tactic without seeing any real results? Or just wondering how and when to let your "freak flag" or "woo badge" fly for maximum effect? You are not alone! If you've invested in expensive advertising campaigns or poured hours into social media posts, but your audience just isn't engaging or converting, this episode is for you! This week, Annie P. is joined by Stanford-educated lawyer turned Earth Wisdom Ceremonialist and quiz funnel builder extraordinaire, Mellissa Seaman! A true bridge between the worlds of business strategy and intuitive development, Mellissa now guides professional women in midlife on how to clarify their deepest purpose, do business with heart and ease, and step into a new level of leadership. It's a jam-packed, hilarious, and heartfelt episode that begs the question "What the heck does it really mean to be holistic in your marketing?" before diving into the musical romp known as Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist. Resources: - Connect with Mellissa through her Instagram. - Take Mellissa's fabulous quiz, "What is Your Soul Gift?," at SoulGiftQuiz.com - Don't forget to check out her podcast, Channel Your Genius! What's Inside: [00:05:54] Managing creative cycles means prioritizing rest. [00:12:39] Magnetism must pave the way for success. [00:16:09] Creativity comes from external inspiration sometimes. [00:18:43] "Say yes, don't stop the flow" [00:20:46] Opening to the genius within and embracing uniqueness [00:24:36] Limitations hinder genius, open up and flow! [00:28:30] Different types of genius [00:33:15] The superpower of archetype-based quizzes [00:36:38] Marketing for compassionate and deep connection [00:41:47] Listening with heart; tuning into intuition. [00:44:39] Boundaries, baby! Boundaries. [00:50:15] Ditching fake professionalism for real authenticity [00:54:18] Homework: determine (and protect) your zone of genius. Wanna binge? Check out these related episodes: 11: On Intuition, Ambition & Frozen 2 (feat. Ciara Rubin) 25: On Selfishness, Boundaries & Malcolm & Marie (feat. Naketa Ren Thigpen) 45: On Shame, Magnetism & The Rocky Horror Picture Show (feat. Michelle Clarke) 53: On Boundaries, Burnout & So I Married an Axe Murderer (feat. Amber Hawley) 70: On Resonance, Experimentation & Ferris Bueller's Day Off (feat. Christy Cegelski) 106: On Launches, Social Listening & Iron Man (feat. Jennifer Tamborski)

Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist and lifestyle strategist who works with entrepreneurial individuals and couples with the emotional side of business. She is the owner of a therapy practice in Silicon Valley, host of The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur and Couples Fix podcasts, wife, mom of three kids, and Marvel movie super fan. Amber's journey from working in the tech industry to becoming a therapist is truly inspiring. Her passion for people and building meaningful relationships was at the center of every decision she made. We delved into topics such as work-life balance, mental health, and personal growth. It's amazing to see how her passion has translated into not just one, but two successful podcasts that are focused on helping others. Our discussion on work-life balance and mental health was also very relevant, especially given the current pandemic situation. This episode was an insightful and engaging conversation that I'm sure you'll enjoy just as much as I did.Links Worth Exploring Connect with Amber: Website | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Listen to the The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur Sign up and receive the The Shiny Object downloadable Related Conversation: Alan Henry talks about new work rules for the marginalized Related Blog Post: Braving Burnout: How to Go on When it Feels Like There's Nowhere to Go Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen.Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | StitcherYou can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist and lifestyle strategist who works with entrepreneurial individuals and couples with the emotional side of business. She is the owner of a therapy practice in Silicon Valley, host of The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur and Couples Fix podcasts, wife, mom of three kids, and Marvel movie super fan.  Amber's journey from working in the tech industry to becoming a therapist is truly inspiring. Her passion for people and building meaningful relationships was at the center of every decision she made. We delved into topics such as work-life balance, mental health, and personal growth. It's amazing to see how her passion has translated into not just one, but two successful podcasts that are focused on helping others. Our discussion on work-life balance and mental health was also very relevant, especially given the current pandemic situation.  This episode was an insightful and engaging conversation that I'm sure you'll enjoy just as much as I did. Links Worth Exploring Connect with Amber: Website | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Listen to the The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur Sign up and receive the The Shiny Object downloadable Related Conversation: Alan Henry talks about new work rules for the marginalized Related Blog Post: Braving Burnout: How to Go on When it Feels Like There's Nowhere to Go Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page. Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen. Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher You can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice. Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.

Whether you're going through a divorce or any other significant life change, there are so many factors that take a toll on your overall well-being. More often than not, we prepare for the physical things but it is also so important to give yourself the space to manage the emotional side as well. This week's episode 80 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about thriving through divorce as an entrepreneur!Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn't work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, my guest Amber Hawley shares how the emotional side of divorce impacts your business and actionable steps you can take right now to protect your emotional well-being while keeping your business afloat. Some of the things Amber and I cover in this episode are:The emotional impact that a big life change can have on our business. How to navigate the grieving and healing period of any big life shift. When and how to give yourself grace if you are struggling emotionally. How to prepare your team and plan your business around the rollercoaster of emotions that are impacting your work. Whatever you're feeling is not forever so in the moment, learn to give yourself space on your calendar and grace in your life and with your expectations of yourself. Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of tools, advice, resources, support, and encouragement that resonates with the modern businesswoman and to hear even more about the points outlined above.If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to share and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Female Founders Breaking Boundaries and Casey at https://c-suiteboutique.com/podcast/ CONNECT WITH AMBER HAWLEY:WebsiteThe Easily Distracted Entrepreneur PodcastInstagram @mybizbestie LinkedinCONNECT WITH CASEY GROMER:LinkedInCompany PersonaWork with Casey Gromer! Book an Advisory Call LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:FFBB: Protecting Your Business Through Divorce with Hannah SmolinskiFFBB: An Easy Button for Easily Distracted Entrepreneurs with Amber Hawley

Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist and lifestyle strategist who works with entrepreneurial individuals and couples with the emotional side of business. She is the owner of a therapy practice in Silicon Valley, and the host of The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur and Couples Fix podcasts. She is also a wife, a Shameless Mom of three kids, and a Marvel movie super fan. Amber originally worked in the tech industry but her love for people led her to pursue a career where meaningful relationships are at the center of everything she does. A lot of Amber's work is centered around neurodiversity, as she brings her experience of having ADHD, as well as parenting children with ADHD to much of what she does. As soon as Amber and I got started in this conversation, I knew we would need more time. I wanted to make sure to dig into ADHD as it relates to women, as well as ADHD as it relates to kids. Amber was so kind to agree to turn this into a two-part conversation. This is Part 2 of our conversation - all about kids and ADHD. In Part 1 (Episode 696), we talked all about women and ADHD.   Whether or not you are parenting a child with ADHD, your kid is in school with kids who have ADHD. This conversation can help you as a parent to your own kids, but also as a parent who supports other kids in your community. Listen in to hear Amber share: 3 Types of ADHD in kids and how they manifest differently How her 2 children with ADHD exhibit very different symptoms The importance of acknowledging ADHD as a dopamine deficiency in the brain The connection between anxiety and ADHD When to seek a professional assessment for your child's mental health How a diagnosis can be helpful, even a powerful tool, especially if your child has a strong tendency to mask their symptoms The layers of making decisions around medicating your child who has ADHD and different kinds of medications that can support children who have ADHD How all parents and kids can be supportive of neurodivergent kids in the community Some of the superpowers and superstrengths of kids with ADHD Links Mentioned: Connect with Amber: https://amberhawley.com/ Podcast: The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur Amber's work with couples Dr Amen's ADD 7 Types Quiz Amber on FB Amber on IG Amber on LinkedIn Sponsor info and promo codes: Please find our sponsor information here: shamelessmom.com/sponsor/ Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist and lifestyle strategist who works with entrepreneurial individuals and couples with the emotional side of business. She is the owner of a therapy practice in Silicon Valley, and the host of The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur and Couples Fix podcasts.  She is also a wife, a Shameless Mom of three kids, and a Marvel movie super fan. Amber originally worked in the tech industry but her love for people led her to pursue a career where meaningful relationships are at the center of everything she does.  A lot of Amber's work is centered around neurodiversity, as she brings her experience of having ADHD, as well as parenting children with ADHD to much of what she does. As soon as Amber and I got started in this conversation, I knew we would need more time.  I wanted to make sure to dig into ADHD as it relates to women, as well as ADHD as it relates to kids.  Amber was so kind to agree to turn this into a two-part conversation.  In Part 1 (Episode 696), we will talk about women and ADHD.  In Part 2 (Episode 697), we will talk about ADHD as it relates to kids.  Buckle up, friends.  You are about to jump into the brains of two women with ADHD.  We are loud & proud (and maybe a little chaotic - in the best way!)  and can't wait to share this convo with you. Listen in to hear Amber share: The multiple types of ADHD, and how women tend to experience ADHD What is a hyperfocus hangover and why rest & recovery matters so much Women's symptoms of ADHD that don't look stereotypical or like what you might expect The benefits of getting an ADHD diagnosis Strategies to help moms with productivity and focus Links mentioned: Connect with Amber: https://amberhawley.com/ Podcast: The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur Amber's work with couples: couplesfix.com Dr. Amen's ADD 7 Types Quiz Amber on FB Amber on IG Amber on LinkedIn Sponsor info and promo codes: Please find our sponsor information here: shamelessmom.com/sponsor/ Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you an easily distracted entrepreneur? Then you're gonna love this episode with Amber Hawley all about neurodiversity. Discover exactly what that means, strategies to avoid distractions, and how to overcome procrastination. Amber is so fun and full of tips to stay focused, be consistent, and have the downtime and profitability you crave. Get full show notes and more information here:https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/134/

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Nuerodivergence can be an amazing superpower for entrepreneurs that often leads to more creativity and inventiveness over the course of like a weekend than might seem feasible, but with that drive and extreme productivity comes some intense hyper-focusing and an equally big crash. In this episode, I talk with Amber Hawley, private practice owner and host of The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur and Couples Fix podcasts, about neurodivergence creativity, the process of bringing ideas to life, and how to create an environment that supports the way a neurodivergent brain gets things done, as well as about the crash that can follow big ideas and actions. More about Amber Hawley (Biz Owner/ Podcaster/ LMFT): Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist and lifestyle strategist who works with entrepreneurial individuals and couples with the emotional side of business. She is the owner of a group therapy practice in Silicon Valley, host of The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur and Couples Fix podcasts, wife, mom of three kids, and Marvel movie super fan. Amber originally worked in the tech industry but her love for people led her to pursue a career where meaningful relationships are at the center of everything she does. Amber's Website: https://amberhawley.com/ (amberhawley.com) -------------------------------------------------------

IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:  Where to start with documentation Maybe the issue is your electronic health record system Neurodivergence and fallacies to consider Intentional and realistic time management

We are so excited to welcome Amber Hawley on the podcast today, y'all! Tune in as she explains how to get things done without burnout, what to do when your mindset isn't servicing you, & the top 3 ways to manage your distraction, whether you're neurodivergent or not.  Sponsored by: TherapyNotes™ To learn more about today's guest, visit https://abundancepracticebuilding.com/podcast/easily-distracted-therapist/.

Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist and lifestyle strategist who works with entrepreneurial individuals and couples with the emotional side of business. She is the owner of a therapy practice in Silicon Valley, host of The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur and Couples Fix podcasts, wife, mom of three kids, and Marvel movie super fan. Amber originally worked in the tech industry but her love for people led her to pursue a career where meaningful relationships are at the center of everything she does. In today's episode of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Amber shares how you can shift from being distracted to focused in your life and your business. Amber works a lot with clients who have ADHD but the truth is, modern entrepreneurship leaves us all feeling distracted, as FOMO, shiny pennies and social media vie for our attention daily. In this conversation with Crista, Amber shares reasons why entrepreneurs may subconsciously be self-sabotaging their business, why we say yes to too many things and how you can determine if your next “yes” is really something you should commit to or if it's just a distraction.  If you can relate to being an idea generator and an amazing project starter but have a hard time completing what you started you won't want to miss this episode.  Listen to Episode 80 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast now! Show topics include: 3:00 what is bright shiny object syndrome and what is it a bigger sign of 3:06 why modern entrepreneurship has us all feeling distracted 3:56 determining if something is an awesome opportunity or just a distraction 5:07 why entrepreneurs self-sabotage 5:17 what core needs aren't being met when we chase after shiny pennies 8:10 consciously choosing vs thoughtlessly agreeing 9:30 things to consider before saying yes to an event 11:16 the top ways entrepreneurs distract themselves or pull away from what matters most in their business 11:53 why social media is so distracting 13:36 the 80% rule and why we don't get things done 15:53 staying aligned with the vision you have for your business 17:48 the brain bias which makes us think we can do more than we can  19:26 the strengths and hardships that come from having ADHD 20:51 why women don't get diagnosed with ADHD as often as men 24:53 how to help yourself or the people in your life with ADHD get more done 27:21 ways to support people with ADHD 34:18 how Amber works smarter not hard and keeps things lean in her business Links from Today's Episode: Want more time with Amber? Get details on her podcast and on her coaching programs at amberhawley.com Free Download. Stop Shiny Penny Syndrome at amberhawley.com/crista Connect with Amber on social: Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Work with Crista: If you're ready to reimagine your business but aren't sure where to start, book a free consultation call at scalingstrategycall.com Ready to build your signature, scalable offer? Join our 90-day Build to Scale incubator program.  Apply to join the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator program, a program for those who have completed Build to Scale or who already have a proven scalable signature offer. It helps you grow and scale that offer and then develop your full scalable signature offer suite. Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.  Interested in working with Crista privately or not sure which program is the best fit? Book a consult call for your opportunity to explore options.  

Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist and lifestyle strategist who works with entrepreneurial individuals and couples with the emotional side of business. She is the owner of a therapy practice in Silicon Valley, host of The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur and Couples Fix podcasts, wife, mom of three kids, and Marvel movie super fan. Amber originally worked in the tech industry but her love for people led her to pursue a career where meaningful relationships are at the center of every thing she does.Free downloadable: https://amberhawley.com/bitchEasily Distracted Entrepreneur Podcast: https://amberhawley.com/podcast/Support the show

Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist and lifestyle strategist who works with entrepreneurial individuals and couples with the emotional side of business. She is the owner of a therapy practice in Silicon Valley, host of The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur and Couples Fix podcasts, wife, mom of three kids, and Marvel movie super fan. Amber originally worked in the tech industry but her love for people led her to pursue a career where meaningful relationships are at the center of every thing she does. In this episode: Why is it harder for entrepreneurs with ADHD to prioritize? How do you determine priorities? What are the signs of burnout? What is energy management and why is it important? WEBSITE: amberhawley.com Facebook -facebook.com/itsamberhawley Instagram -instagram.com/itsamberhawley/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberhawley/ FREE RESOURCE: https://amberhawley.com/strategies *** Brand You Funnels (first month free) - https://www.brandyoufunnels.com/getstarted?fpr=danny97 Asana Project Management (first month free) - https://asana.grsm.io/3z7jerh6p9mj  *** Roadmap: https://dannyozment.com/roadmap Questions? https://www.speakpipe.com/podcaststrategies or email me at danny@emeraldcitypro.com *** Are you interested in starting or growing a podcast AND business with the support of my team and a community of experienced podcasters? Join my Podcaster Pod. You get... Full access to my 8-module podcasting course taking you from idea to launch and everything in between. Equipment and tech, Recording and publishing. Scripts and templates. Everything! Access to me, my team, and a group of experienced podcasters through a private Slack channel​ Monthly Q&A calls with me and the other Podcaster Pod members. Quarterly Expert Calls​ Access to me and my network –– meaning I will introduce you to other influencers and people who can help you where it makes sense.​ Consider joining my new membership site for $47/month. Go to https://dannyozment.com/pod Use code JOINPODPOD to get a 1-month free trial. *** Are you building an email list for your business or personal brand? If so, then you need ConvertKit. I use ConvertKit for my list and so do most of our clients. For $29/month, ConvertKit's Creator Plan  manages up to 1,000 subscribers Provides unlimited landing pages & forms Sends email broadcasts Provides the ability to Sell digital products & subscriptions Has super fast Email support AND MOST IMPORTANTLY... Gives you Free migration from another tool AND Automated funnels & sequences Get a free 14-day trial of the Creator Plan by visiting https://dannyozment.com/convertkit *** Do you have a website for your business or personal brand or are you building one? If so, then you need WPX hosting. I use WPX for all of my sites and so do many of our clients. For $25/month, WPX's Business Plan gives you Hosting for 5 Websites 10 GB Storage 100 GB Bandwidth Free SSL certificates The WPX Cloud Content Delivery Network They average around 30 second support response time 24/7/365 around the world Provide free unlimited site migration from any host to WPX, usually completed within 24 hours And they are fast because they never overload servers with hosting accounts, unlike so-called 'cheap' hosting which crumbles under any traffic load Sign up for the WPX Business Plan by visiting https://dannyozment.com/wpx   *** My Recommended Resources - https://dannyozment.com/resources 

This week I'm talking about shiny object syndrome and modern distractions with Amber Hawley. We delve into what that might look like in your (and our) lives and how to manage it better. Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist and lifestyle strategist who works with entrepreneurial individuals and couples with the emotional side of business. For full shownotes click here.

Amber Hawley is a therapist and ADHD coach who's podcast, The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur offers business owners “support for the emotional side of business”. We […] Read More

Today's guest is Amber Hawley. She's a licensed therapist, multiple biz owner, and former tech industry dropout who works with high-achieving, easily distracted entrepreneurs with mindset & strategies to stop suffering for success.  As host of the Easily Distracted Entrepreneur podcast, she supports ADHD {and ADHD-ish} business owners who live in Distraction City to overcome shiny object syndrome. You're going to get a lot out of this episode because Amber dives in deep about what burnout is, what the signs are, and how you can move through burnout faster and with less pain. Oh, and by the way, burnout is real and it's hard. And this week's episode will not only help you feel normal about that, but it will also help you deal with it, too. Learn more about your host by visiting www.sarahwalton.com

Always use your basics. Mastery is often connected to skillfully applying core principles. That's if you can remember the core principles. Sometimes we learn so many new methods, and frequently try new strategies, that our foundational skills get ignored. Do you remember the core principles to keep your sales growing? Your very own Sales Maven, Nikki Rausch, is here to offer tips, techniques, and strategies to master your sales conversations. Discover methods to place yourself in the position to thrive in business and produce true value for your audience. Today, see if you can update how you use underutilized tools to grow your business on this episode of the Sales Maven Show. In today's episode, Nikki reminds you of a few underutilized tools that have a larger impact on sales than people originally think. Regular listeners and Sales Maven Society members will know some of these tools immediately, and this episode is a great way to tweak your use of the tools. New listeners are getting the benefit of having the core principles discussed in one episode. Which underutilized tools can you engage to grow your business? Listen as Nikki explains the core lessons in your calendar, offers, network, and email list that lead to business growth. Fully applying the core lessons as the foundation to your vision gives you leverage to face larger goals. Along with that, it's always smart to reflect on where you're at, and update if needed. Make sure you bookmark this episode for whenever you need a refresher. Nikki wants to invite you to join the Sales Maven Society, don't miss this opportunity for you and Nikki to work together. Bring your questions, concerns, sales challenges, and she provides answers and guidance to boost your confidence. Join the Sales Maven Society here, click add to cart, and then checkout and use coupon code: 47trial to get your first month for $47.00! In This Episode: [00:42] - Welcome, and thank you for listening! [03:09] - Is your calendar up to date? [05:22] - How can you schedule a circle back call? [07:43] - Make sure you remind yourself to schedule the next step in your sales conversations, so you do not miss an opportunity. [09:38] - Be proactive in scheduling the next steps by offering the options to clients. Issue an invitation. [11:59] - Give people a choice to have them more engaged in the sales process.  [14:55] - Start using your network. [17:05] - Even if you're in the room, you still need to show up. [18:43] - What are the two things clients in your email list should know about you and your business? [21:06] - Learn to become a less distracted entrepreneur with Amber Hawley. [23:53] - Thank you for listening. Nikki is so grateful you are here! Find Nikki: Nikki Rausch nikki@yoursalesmaven.com @yoursalesmaven Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram Sales Maven Society To download free Resources from Nikki: www.yoursalesmaven.com/maven   Connect mentioned: Amber Hawley  The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur podcast 

Hustle Like A Mother podcast is hosted by Taylor Mobley - a blogger & business coach for mama entrepreneurs.  Listen in on the conversations she has with other successful mothers-in-business while they chat growing your business, balancing motherhood, and maintaining healthy mental mindsets through it all. Walk away feeling more prepared than ever before to elevate your business, chase your passions and raise your babies. In today's episode, Amber and I chat about the term "energy management" and what that means for a working mother. We also talk about recognizing the signs of burnout before it gets too overwhelming. Amber shares 3 action steps that you have for women in business when it comes to energy management and business growth - plus, she answers the question: is burnout actually avoidable? Find Amber here!

As an entrepreneur, have you ever sat down to complete a task and then all of a sudden, the FedEx guy rings the doorbell, the dog starts barking and the baby starts crying? It's not easy to concentrate with all our daily distractions, and for the 40% of entrepreneurs with ADHD, concentrating on important tasks is even harder. My guest today Amber Hawley, licensed marriage and family therapist spoke about her own struggle with being an entrepreneur with ADHD and how she has been able to help others. In our conversation, Amber shares: One of the best strategies that is going to save you time and time again How to overcome shiny object syndrome Her #1 tip for not getting distracted while working at home If you are an entrepreneur with ADHD, or have just had a hard time concentrating on work while also wearing 10 different hats, tune into this episode! Check out Amber here: https://amberhawley.com or on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/itsamberhawley.  Check out my free training on www.yournextmillion.me, where several of my seven figure clients and colleagues share what they're doing to scale their businesses to the multi-million dollar mark and beyond.

Taking control of your finances is challenging for many people, but for this week's listener, a 40-year-old Virginia man, ADHD and bipolar diagnoses complicate the situation even more. Host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez turns to licensed therapist Amber Hawley for strategies to effectively manage your money while also dealing with mental health challenges. If you have a money story or question to share, you can send us an email at money.confidential@realsimple.com. You can also leave us a voicemail at ‪(929) 352-4106‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode of Good Girls Get Rich is brought to you by Uplevel Media CEO and LinkedIn expert, Karen Yankovich. In this episode, guest Amber Hawley shares with Karen Yankovich some tips to help ADHD entrepreneurs focus. Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist, multiple biz owner and former tech industry drop out who works with high-achieving, easily distracted entrepreneurs with mindset and strategies to stop suffering for success. As host of the Easily Distracted Entrepreneur podcast, she supports ADHD {and ADHD-ish} business owners who live in Distraction City to overcome shiny object syndrome. #GoodGirlsGetRich We want to hear your thoughts on this episode! Leave us a message on Speakpipe or email us at info@karenyankovich.com.   About the Episode: Entrepreneurs with ADHD or ADHD tendencies know the struggle. It can be hard to streamline your focus. Amber Hawley helps entrepreneurs determine what should be a priority and what shouldn't be. Sometimes, that means saying “no.” Need help focusing on the right things and prioritizing things in your business? Listen in to Episode 186!   Episode Spotlights: Where to find everything for this week's episode: karenyankovich.com/186 Introducing this episode's guest, Amber Hawley (1:52) When Amber realized she could help people (6:52) Tips for ADHD entrepreneurs (11:57) You have to say “no” sometimes (16:18) How Amber helps others determine what is a priority (20:43) How the pandemic impacted businesses (22:28) How to manage your energy (27:20) Where you can find Amber (34:18)   Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Where you can find Amber Hawley: Website Amber's gift LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Sign up for the She's LinkedUp Masterclass Join my free Facebook Group if you have any questions about today's episode   Help Us Spread The Word! It would be awesome if you shared the Good Girls Get Rich Podcast with your fellow entrepreneurs on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love! If this episode has taught you just one thing, I would love if you could head on over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! And if you're moved to, kindly leave us a rating and review. Maybe you'll get a shout out on the show!   Ways to Subscribe to Good Girls Get Rich: Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via PlayerFM You can also subscribe via Stitcher Good Girls Get Rich is also on Spotify Take a listen on Podcast Addict

It's a whole new year - are you feeling the crushing weight of expectations already? Maybe you promised yourself you'd somehow be shinier or more prepared for this year? Screw that! This week, Amber Hawley is here to remind us that one of the most effective, efficient, and powerful things we can do is REST. Amber is a seasoned therapist, coach, and laugh-riot with years of experience working with easily distracted, too hard on themselves, ever-yearning business owners. She sits down with Annie P. to talk about the importance of doing pleasurable things - and doing nothing - and how self-prioritization impacts our bottom line, our wallets, and our clients. Then, they collapse into a puddle of bad Scottish accents and giggles, discussing their shared favorite, "So, I Married an Axe Murderer." Happy New Year from Team TLTQ! *Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language, as well as brief mentions of abuse and suicide, and spoilers for "So I Married An Axe Murderer." It is not intended for young listeners.  Connect with Amber through her website, Instagram, and LinkedIn. And don't forget to check out her podcast, The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur! Is your big heart killing your small business? Take the quiz and find out at www.anniepruggles.com For full show notes and more visit www.toolegitimatetoquit.com Extra Credit: Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! New episodes drop every Monday. Reviews and ratings really help our little show grow, so thank you for the boost!

Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist and lifestyle strategist who works with entrepreneurial individuals and couples with the personal side of business. She is the owner of a group therapy practice in Silicon Valley, host of The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur podcast, wife, mom of three kids, and Marvel movie super fan. Amber originally worked in the tech industry but her love for people led her to pursue a career where meaningful relationships are at the center of everything she does. In episode 209 of The Lisa Pezik Show, Amber and Lisa discuss: 5:09 the go go go hustle of entrepreneurship  7:01 when something goes wrong in your life 7:51 hitting rock bottom 9:03 signs of burnout 12:45 hiring well before your business needs it 14:20 the never do again list 16:03 why training new hires isn't a burden 19:40 it's not worth it, I'll do it all myself mentality 21:10 the hiring crisis 23:02 making the space for communication   26:37 importance of energy management 31:40 what's happening next Want more from Amber? Be sure to check out amberhawley.com where she is busy helping high-achieving, easily distracted entrepreneurs with mindset & strategies to stop suffering for success. And don't miss out on The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur Podcast where she aims to make the entrepreneurial journey less lonely and a lot more fun! Connect with Amber on all the social media platforms: YouTube Instagram Linkedin Facebook And of course if you're looking to grow your existing company, we'd love to help with your digital content at lisapezik.com Sign up for the course and learning style you prefer best here.  If you loved this episode and want to learn more about and from Lisa you can order one of her books here. That's right, Lisa is a best-selling author and has written two books: “Women Who Illuminate” and “The Beauty of Authenticity.”

We have a lot on our plates, and there's a lot to distract us. From life events to phone notifications to all the programs and offers we feel like we “need,” there's no shortage of things to take us away from what's important. But what IS important to you right now? Hopefully it's a little bit of life harmony. It is for me! As this episode is being released, my team and I are days away from taking two weeks away from work. We had a plan going into this holiday season, it got sidetracked a bit, but then we buckled down to get it done. Because we determined what was important. That's exactly what today's guest, Amber Hawley, is talking about today: determining what's important and making the right decisions to ensure you stay the course. And as a client who has first-hand experience in my team pushing to get everything done, this is such a meaningful conversation. You won't want to miss it. Mentioned in This Episode Avoiding Shiny Object Syndrome download About Amber Hawley Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist, multiple biz owner and former tech industry drop out who works with high-achieving, easily distracted entrepreneurs with mindset & strategies to stop suffering for success. As host of the Easily Distracted Entrepreneur podcast, she supports ADHD {and ADHD-ish} business owners who live in Distraction City to overcome shiny object syndrome.

Hi, Friends! Before we get into today's episode, will you please take a moment to fill out our short listener survey? Joining me today is Amber Hawley. Amber is a licensed therapist, multiple biz owner and former tech industry dropout. She hosts the Easily Distracted Entrepreneur podcast, where she supports ADHD {and ADHD-ish} business owners to overcome what she calls “shiny object syndrome.” Amber & her husband have both struggled with ADHD and we speak candidly about strategies for overcoming distractions in both home and business. During our conversation Amber shares: How she craves organization as a way to reclaim control The struggle to NOT do all the things (and strategies on how to work through it) The importance of delegating (and how to do it)       If you or someone you love struggles with ADHD, this is a must-listen episode. Amber reminds us that with the right strategies, anyone can live an organized life. Make sure to check out the links we talked about below in our show notes, including her Free Shiny Object Checklist. XOXO- Laurie Prefer to watch our conversation?  Click HERE to head over to our Youtube channel! CONNECT WITH AMBER:  WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | LINKEDIN AMBER'S BOOK RECOMMENDATION  WILD SUCCULENT WOMAN  Please support us!  FOLLOW TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! REVIEW. Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show!  Struggling with Clutter?  Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!  Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!  HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls. Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.  Connect with Me  WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

Whether you have been diagnosed as neurodivergent or not, modern-day entrepreneurship is built with distractions that may steer you off the path of your goals. That's why episode 28 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about an easy button for easily distracted entrepreneurs! Have you ever felt like your customers and your team just don't get what it is you're trying to do with your business? Download your free Company Persona Template that we use with clients to get them started with bringing everyone on to the same page. It's designed to get you and your team thinking about your purpose, your focus and your values; and documenting them so that you can get everybody on the same page.In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, my guest Amber Hawley shares the importance of reframing your negative self-talk around distraction and actionable steps you can take right now to work in the ways your brain works best instead of trying to fit the mold that society tells you is the “correct” way. Some of the things Amber and I cover in this episode are: The freedom you feel once you accept how your brain works and to work with it not against it. Hiring a team to back you in the areas you may struggle with to increase growth and productivity. Using Amber's A.D.D. framework to re-prioritize your task load and avoid burnout. The number one strategy to use in order to allocate your time efficiently and stay on the right path. Tips to remain focused or get back on track when you inevitably lose that focus. It is not always about productivity but efficiency. Even then, efficiency does not equal perfection. Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of tools, advice, resources, support, and encouragement that resonates with the modern business woman and to hear even more about the points outlined above.If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to share and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Female Founders Breaking Boundaries and Casey at https://she-suiteboutique.com/podcast/CONNECT WITH CASEY GROMER:LinkedInCompany PersonaWork with Casey Gromer! CONNECT WITH AMBER HAWLEY:Easily Distracted Entrepreneur FacebookInstagram @mybizbestie LinkedinWebsiteShiny Object Syndrome Downloadable ResourceLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Profit First by Mike MichalowiczFemale Founders Breaking Boundaries: When You Should Consider Working With A CFO With Hannah SmolinskiFemale Founders Breaking Boundaries: Boundaries Holding Women Entrepreneurs Back

Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist and lifestyle strategist who works with entrepreneurial individuals and couples with the emotional side of business. She is the owner of a group therapy practice in Silicon Valley, host of The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur & Couples Fix podcasts. She is also a wife, mom of three kids, and Marvel movie superfan. Amber originally worked in the tech industry but her love for people led her to pursue a career where meaningful relationships are at the center of everything she does.In this episode, we talk about…How to create more ease in your day. Amber shares tips like simplifying your to-do list, leaving plenty of white space in your schedule, and giving yourself permission to rest.Struggles couples have when it comes to talking about money. We avoid these conversations, come to the table with different perspectives, and accuse each other. Amber shares some tips like asking each other questions in a wondering way, setting aside time for these conversations, and understanding ourselves and others.Listen in to hear all the juicy details. Make sure to connect with Amber on her…WebsiteLinked InInstagramFacebook

Amber Hawley shares how to combat distractions within your business while leading a successful team.

Welcome Back. This week, Amber Hawley joins Reena on the podcast. Amber talks about examining your habits to help balance your energy and mood, the business or personal distraction filling a void (the "shiny object syndrome"), and managing burnout to allow for a thriving home & work life that you love. Fore More on these topics, check out this https://reenaphilpot.com/burnout-shiny-objects-and-gifts/ (Blog Post) #podcast #sellingwithcharm #selling #sales #salestips #salescoaching #coldcalling #mindset #reenaphilpot #reenaphilpotsalescoaching #salesteam #salesmanager #salesrep #b2b #b2c #customerservice #businesscoach #lifecoach #businesstips #goals #salesgoals #salescareer #business @itsamberhawley ••• https://www.instagram.com/reena.philpot.sales.coaching/ (@reena.philpot.sales.coaching) More Info: https://reenaphilpot.com/ (www.ReenaPhilpot.com) Community Info: https://reena-philpot.mykajabi.com/ (https://reena-philpot.mykajabi.com/) Questions, please reach out: Reena@ReenaPhilpot.com ••• Amber's Background: Amber Hawley is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with high-performing/entrepreneurial couples and individuals helping them have more fulfilling relationships without sacrificing their businesses. She is the owner of a group therapy practice in Silicon Valley, wife, mom of three kids, avid coffee drinker, host of the CouplesFix and The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur podcasts. Amber originally worked in the tech industry but her love for people led her to pursue a career where meaningful relationships are at the center of everything she does. ••• Amber's Contact Info: https:/amberhawley.com/ https:/www.facebook.com/mybizbestie https:/www.instagram.com/itsamberhawley/ https:/www.youtube.com/channel/UCq6RYdSVtbEOpzomog4OUCg?view_as=subscriber https:/www.linkedin.com/in/amberhawley/ ••• Free Download: https:/amberhawley.com/charm

How do you communicate with your partner when one or both of you run a business together? How do you avoid reaching the point of burnout? What are the signs of burnout? These are just a few of the burning questions Amber Hawley answers in this episode of Wingnut Social! Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist specializing in couples therapy. She owns a group practice in Silicon Valley. Amber also runs two online businesses—The Couples Fix podcast and The Distracted Entrepreneur podcast. What You'll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social [3:16] Mini News Sesh: Grow Your Audience on Pinterest [8:19] Learn more about Amber Hawley [9:33] The struggle of couples who run a business together [13:44] How to prioritize communication in your marriage  [19:00] How to recognize the signs of burnout [23:33] Check out Build Lane for custom furniture!  [25:00] Get on Wingnut Social's waitlist—you won't regret it [26:43] Strategies to avoid reaching the point of burnout [40:41] The What Up Wingnut! Round [42:37] How to connect with Amber Hawley [47:45] Blooper Reel! Connect with Amber Hawley Use Amber's Coping Mechanism Creator The Couples Fix podcast The Distracted Entrepreneur podcast Connect with Amber on LinkedIn Resources & People Mentioned Succulent Wild Woman by Sark Pinterest Trends The Tailwind App (Episode #16) How to prioritize your marriage + your business When Amber works with a couple who are in business together, she starts by helping them nail down boundaries between work and home. She emphasizes that you have to make sure there's space for both in your relationship. Then you create routines where you can separate the two. You also need to make time to intentionally connect as a couple.  You have to create a dedicated time to talk about your relationship. If you're in conflict all the time you know it needs to be addressed. The flipside is also true—if there's no open communication, you need to connect. If you're having a good day, you don't want to ruin it by bringing up something you've been struggling with. And when you're already enmeshed in conflict, that isn't a good time either. That's why creating a ritual where you come together and talk about your relationship is key. What's going well? Where are you struggling? If everything is going great, you've simply carved out time to have a conversation. But if you're not talking at all, that dedicated time once a week or monthly is imperative.  Mitigating burnout as a business owner As a business owner, you have a lot of demands on your time and energy. The hustle culture makes it hard to set boundaries (but you need to). What are the signs of burnout? You start to notice that you're easily irritated and quick to anger. You aren't enjoying things that you normally do. You feel exhausted no matter how much sleep you get (and other physical symptoms). You struggle with compassion fatigue, especially for those in the helping professions. You may dread going to work or don't look forward to seeing your clients. You procrastinate on the simplest of tasks.  The first time Amber experienced burnout, she didn't recognize it because she loves seeing her clients. But everything else in her business overwhelmed her. Simple administrative tasks stole her energy. She thought she was just struggling with her ADHD. But when you put off important things in your business—like billing clients—it becomes a problem.  Strategies to avoid reaching the point of burnout Amber's favorite strategy is to hire and delegate (sound familiar?). Some things need to be done in your business and you may not be the best person to do them. That fact can be hard to swallow but it's true. Amber also believes that you need to assess what's important and see what you can delete off of your list immediately. If you struggle to let go, you can put a pin in it and return to it another time.  Setting boundaries around how much you—and team members—work is key. You can experiment to see what works. Business owners are chronically over-scheduled and need to create more space in your day than you think you need. You must be diligent about not adding more to your plate.  What else does Ambera recommend to avoid burnout? How can entrepreneurial couples strengthen their marriages? Listen to the whole episode to learn more!  Connect With Darla & Wingnut Social www.WingnutSocial.com On Facebook On Twitter: @WingnutSocial On Instagram: @WingnutSocial Darla's Interior Design Website Check out the Wingnut Social Media Lab Facebook Group! 1-877-WINGNUT (connect with us for your social media marketing needs) Wingnut Social Podcast Sponsor: Build Lane Looking for a great custom furniture option? Check out Build https://buildlane.com/ Subscribe to The Wingnut Social Podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or TuneIn Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Exhausted. Entrepreneurs and business owners alike struggle with burnout. The physical and mental toll of working nonstop can have serious effects on your health.  Our guest this week is Amber Hawley, a group psychotherapy practice owner, host of My Biz Bestie podcast and mother of three. She works with entrepreneurs on the emotional side of business - how to prevent burnout, manage ADHD, and find work-life balance.  During this interview, you'll learn... The COVID-19 pandemic's impact on well-being How to spot burnout & build habits to prevent it The vital importance of sleep for stress management  Find out more about Amber on her website. Learn about her My Biz Bestie podcast here. Connect with her on LinkedIn. Time Stamps 2:00 - About Amber Hawley 3:29 - Obstacles she overcame growing her own business 5:45 - Supporting people with ADHD & how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted her clients  8:09 - Burnout signs, symptoms & strategies 17:22 - The importance of sleep & its relationship with stress 22:30 - How to get more sleep

Are you taking the time to address the emotional side of your business? We tend to get caught up in the next steps, tacticals, and growth that we can often forget about handling that emotional piece. It's the thing that gets pushed aside. But what if I told you if you could just spend some time focusing on the emotional side of your business, all other pieces would start to fall into place? That's exactly what we're going to talk about today in this interview with Amber Hawley! You are just going to love this conversation, Amber's openness and honesty about the different struggles we face as entrepreneurs, and how we can come out on the other side.    Amber Hawley is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with high performing/entrepreneurial couples and individuals helping them have more fulfilling relationships without sacrificing their businesses. She is the owner of a group therapy practice in Silicon Valley, wife, mom of three kids, avid coffee drinker, host of The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur podcast. Amber originally worked in the tech industry but her love for people led her to pursue a career where meaningful relationships are at the center of everything she does.   In this episode, you will learn:  How Amber's business journey got started Why mindset and the emotional side of business is so important How to recognize signs of burnout  How to deal with shiny object syndrome and FOMO   Connect with Amber: www.amberhawley.com https://www.facebook.com/mybizbestie https://www.instagram.com/mybizbestie      Other Resources:  Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start!  Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep   Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump into our signature program: aubreemalick.com/academy  Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook    If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role!    Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick  

“I help entrepreneurs with the emotional side of business.”—  Amber HawleyDid you know that around 40% of entrepreneurs have ADHD?Amber Hawley is a licenced psychotherapist who helps entrepreneurs deal with burnout, overwhelm, perfectionism, and other mindset issues that get in the way of business success.She's also an entrepreneur with ADHD, which she considers both a blessing and a curse. ADHD has traditionally carried a stigma, but it has become increasingly normalized in recent years. While people with ADHD have been stereotyped as flighty or unreliable, some aspects of it can actually be great for business! “When we're in hyperfocus mode, we can be detail-crazy people,” Amber explains. “We can get so much done when we're in hyperfocus, but unfortunately it often requires our interest… we have to be kind of enthusiastic about it.”Neurodiverse entrepreneurs have a great deal to teach about overcoming challenges! Tune in for a fascinating conversation!In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you'll discover:‌✔   How Amber has thrived as an entrepreneur with ADHD, including how her condition presents and how she manages it✔  Amber's top tips for weathering the adjustment phase back to post-pandemic “normal” without overwhelm✔  How to tell the difference between burnout and exhaustion — and why it mattersAbout Amber Hawley: Psychotherapist Amber Hawley helps high-achieving, easily distracted entrepreneurs with mindset and strategies to stop suffering for success. She hosts The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur podcast.Highlights:‌ ‌01:07  Meet Amber Hawley02:44  The emotional side of business04:10  Entrepreneurs, introspection & self care07:00  Going back to “normal”11:43  Tips for adjusting14:00  Burnout v. exhaustion16:29  Running a business with ADHD20:36  Getting diagnosed with ADHD24:30  Symptoms while medicated30:03  TakeawayLinks:‌ ‌Amber Hawleyhttps://amberhawley.comInstagram: @itsamberhawleyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/id1291555901https://www.facebook.com/mybizbestiehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amberhawleyThe Business Society: https://thebusinesssociety.co5-Step Roadmap to Biz Finance Freedom: https://melissahoustoncpa.lpages.co/5-step-biz-finance-roadmapBiz Basics: https://melissahoustoncpa.lpages.co/biz-basics-long-form-sales-pageThe 20 Minute Money Method: https://melissahoustoncpa.lpages.co/the-20-minute-money-methodConfident Cash: https://melissahoustoncpa.lpages.co/mm-cfo-long-form-sales-pagePersonal Finance Money Method: https://melissahoustoncpa.lpages.co/moneymethodmembershipWant more tips and inspiration? Follow me on Twitter @melissahcpa and Pinterest @melissahoustoncpacga and visit my website: https://www.melissahoustoncpa.com

Have you ever found yourself engulfed in a project, focused on the little details like font or style, and before you realize it, hours have passed?  Guess what? You were distracted. Distracted does not always mean bouncing from one task to another or getting lost on Facebook when you should be working on a report. You can be hyper-focused on a task but be focused on something that does not serve your end goal.  In the end, it doesn't matter why you were distracted. The effect is the same.  Amber Hawley from the Distracted Entrepreneur Podcast joins us to talk about her personal and professional experience helping distracted entrepreneurs and those with ADHD.  With the happenings of the last year, a lot of people are distracted. Many women are finding it difficult to focus with the children at home more, and the change in routine leading to a greater number of burnouts. In this episode, we break down systems and structures, boxes and labels, and discuss ways to combat burnout.   What you'll hear on today's episode: Being distracted and ADD What distraction looks like Buttons and triggers Personality Traits Types of ADD Time-Blindness Shiny Object Syndrom Breaks and burnout Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email help@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                        Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/    Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types Squad   Mentioned in the Podacast: 16 Personalities The Power of When - Michael Breus 7 Types of ADD Psychology in Seattle - Kirk Honda   Guest Resources: The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur © Lara Currie 2021 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

Amber Hawley is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with high performing/entrepreneurial couples and individuals helping them have more fulfilling relationships without sacrificing their businesses. She is the owner of a group therapy practice in Silicon Valley, wife, mom of three kids, avid coffee drinker, host of the CouplesFix and My Biz Bestie podcasts. Amber originally worked in the tech industry but her love for people led her to pursue a career where meaningful relationships are at the center of everything she does.   Connect with Amber~ https://www.mybizbestie.com/  https://www.facebook.com/mybizbestie  https://www.instagram.com/mybizbestie  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq6RYdSVtbEOpzomog4OUCg?view_as=subscriber   Free Gift~  https://www.mybizbestie.com/  -----  Darlene Hawley is a speaker, personal branding and online business coach who shows ambitious, heart-centered service-based entrepreneurs how to create a profitable online business while making space for themselves and their families.   Her genius is showing entrepreneurs 2+ years into their business how to deepen their business foundation and go after visibility so they can share their message with the world, attract dream clients, and have the impact, freedom, and flexibility they desire.  As the host of the Attract & Stand Out Podcast, Darlene has been featured on podcasts, in articles, and on stages such as the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, Authority Magazine, Elephant Journal, Salvation Army, Pechanga Casino, UNLV, MACC Project, and San Diego Gas & Electric.   Prior to starting her own business, she worked her way up in big box retail operations management, as a mortgage loan officer, and as a financial coach. Darlene has been committed to helping entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses since 2007.   Darlene is the SCORE Inland Empire Workshop Chapter Chair and the former president of the International Coach Federation of Nevada.   She is a mom of four, and a wife, connector, storyteller, and dream builder based in Temecula, California.    You can connect with Darlene and learn more about her speaking and coaching at darlenehawley.com.    Free Gift: Ready to Create a Profitable Service-Based Personal Brand & Business?   Download the workbook and you'll learn:  * My signature 6 step process to create a successful business with less hustle and more ease. * Easy action steps to implement immediately so you can start taking action and have more clarity on where you're headed. * Create a road map and make a change in how you do business so that you can finally feel like you know what to do each day.   ❤️As a busy mom, working part-time while trying to grow my business, Darlene's 6 steps to attract & stand out online was exactly what I needed to start taking strategic action. The clear steps showed me how to tune out the shiny objects and really focus on what I need to do in the time I have so I can be more visible and create more engagement with my ideal clients. ~ Marisa R.   Sign up here: https://bit.ly/attractandstandoutonline --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/darlene-hawley/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/darlene-hawley/support

You are sure to get some ah-ha moments in this episode and are going to learn things about yourself that you may not have  realized before.  We are talking with Amber Hawley, who is a licensed therapist and owns multiple businesses. Her passion is in helping entrepreneurs cut through distractions, so that they can live a more fulfilled life.  We are talking about strategies for managing shiny object syndrome (which ultimately leads to burn-out) and she really helps you understand why you might be doing some of the things you're doing in the first place!  amberhawley.com  Find her on FB ---------------------------------------- **Sign up to be the first to know more details about ELEVATE, the new membership community coming soon for women who want to amplify their impact  HERE!     If you're wanting to level-up, stand out, and make more impact through your work, I've created something for you...  Grab the 5 Ways to Level-Up and Lead free guide HERE!   

Amber Hawley is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with high performing/entrepreneurial couples and individuals helping them have more fulfilling relationships without sacrificing their businesses. She is the owner of a group therapy practice in Silicon Valley, wife, mom of three kids, avid coffee drinker, host of the CouplesFix and My Biz Bestie podcasts. Amber originally worked in the tech industry but her love for people led her to pursue a career where meaningful relationships are at the center of everything she does. In this episode we talk about accountability, hiring, & road trips.  

This episode of Get the Balance Right is all about shiny object syndrome.  As entrepreneurs, we're easily distracted by new things, whether its a course, technology, a management method; the list goes on and on. To help us get this under control, we our joined by Amber Hawley. She is a licensed therapist and the host of the My Biz Bestie podcast. Amber specializes in ADHD support, mindset coaching and is a self proclaimed slayer of overwhelm. In this episode, Amber shares her strategies, techniques and tips, to help us become focused entrepreneurs rather than squirrels. Heather, our host, reveals her new obsession  - Clubhouse! Heather takes the mystery out of the app and explains why its her current shiny object. No matter what your shiny object is, this episode will help you get back on track.  SHOW NOTES:Amber Hawley: Linkedin -   Website My Biz Bestie Podcast: Podcast - Website - Facebook - Instagram - Linkedin Free Download on Shiny Object Syndrome Amber on Speaking Your Brand -PodcastBrave Bold Beyond Summit - RegisterGet the Balance Right Episode Mentions: Katie Brinkley Episode - Mission and Values Episode For complete show notes and more information visit here.CONTACT HEATHER:Zeitzwolfe Accounting: Website  - FacebookContact Heather: Instagram - LinkedInBook a Discovery Call (via Zoom) - Click HereHeather & Get the Balance Right - Link TreeSet up a strategy session with Heather - HEREMiro Virtual Collaborative Boards The online collaborative whiteboard platform to bring teams and ideas together, anytime, anywhere. Do You Want Hassle Free Payroll? Gusto is a great solution! Use this link and receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up. Lightning Fast Support for Wordpress Are you an agency owner? Now you can take on more projects and increase profits with GoWP!The People Planet Profit Roadmap Program Transform your business; learn how to make a positive impact on society and the environment.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

It can be tempting to just surround yourself with the people whose company you enjoy, but from an HR perspective, you need to take some things into consideration to ensure that you’re hiring for fit. HR consultant Niki Ramirez spends time with Amber Hawley in this episode to walk us through some of these hiring considerations that are extremely important but quite frequently overlooked. Whether you’re a small business owner who’s in the process of looking for their first hire or a more established company who wants to review the previous additions to your team, now is a good time to learn how to navigate the world of hiring and HR compliance. Listen in as Niki shares some great tips on everything from making job descriptions to interviewing short-listed prospects. Plus, learn how you can get hold of her HR checklist that can be useful for your prospecting efforts!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join The My Biz Bestie Community today:My Biz Bestie FacebookMy Biz Bestie Instagram

Have you been asked to be an emcee for an event or thought about being one? An emcee (or MC, Master of Ceremonies) is the person who is the bridge and what I call the cohesive glue of the event. Being an emcee is harder than it looks! You’re a host, an entertainer, and a representative of the event’s brand. As the emcee, your goal is to make the participants, the event organizer, their brand, and their business look good. I recently was the emcee for a virtual event and wanted to share my experiences and lessons with you.  I’m joined in this episode by Amber Hawley, who is the emcee for our Brave. Bold. Beyond. Live Virtual Summit coming up on April 1st and was the emcee for the event we did last year. Amber and I talk about 5 rules we came up with for being an excellent, effective, and engaging emcee.  These rules apply whether you’re doing virtual or in-person events. And these rules are helpful for you as a speaker! Be sure to register for our next Brave. Bold. Beyond. LIVE virtual summit to see Amber in action! https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/summit/   About My Guest: Amber Hawley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of a group private practice. Amber is also co-host of the My Biz Bestie Podcast, Founder of CouplesFix, which provides relationship support to high achieving couples, and is a speaker and emcee.   About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals clarify their brand message and story, create their signature talks, and develop their thought leadership platforms. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power because it's through women's stories and visibility that we challenge the status quo and change existing systems. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com.  Links: Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/212/ Amber’s website: https://www.mybizbestie.com/  Listen to Amber’s podcast “My Biz Bestie.” Register for free for our Brave. Bold. Beyond. Live Virtual Summit at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/summit/.  Get on the interest list for our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/.    Connect on LinkedIn: Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox Amber Hawley (guest) = https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberhawley/    Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 153: Threading a Story Throughout Your Signature Talk with Amber Hawley

Survival mode as a new mom can take on a different meaning for each mom. In this episode, mom of 10, Ashley Buffa, shares survival mode is for her. Hear Ashley’s journey from a home in chaos to achieving more patience and less anxiety. Her “survival mode” is very similar to what I call our “realistic self-care”.Ashley is a business owner and dedicated non-perfectionist home systems extraordinaire! She is passionate about helping any mom who is ready for change to realize and achieve a neat space that really feels like Home Sweet Home.Links Referenced in this episode:Episode 9 Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: An Interview with Psychiatrist, Dr. Nazanin SilverEpisode 16 - Getting Your Relationship Back After Baby: An Interview with Amber Hawley, LMFTConnect with Ashley:Get the Survival Mode Infographic!www.freedommoms.com@freedommoms on Instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/thefreedommomsI love hearing from YOU! Let's Connect: hello@momxietyclub.com Momxiety Club Website Momxiety Club Facebook Page Momxiety Club Instagram Access ALL the FREE resources from Momxiety Club™ and Mommy Barre®Share what you’ve done for yourself OR share what you identified with from this episode by tagging @momxietyclub and using the #realisticselfcare. Or send a voice message by heading to join.momxietyclub.com and clicking on “Send Voicemail” so I can give you a little bit of the spotlight on a future episode! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow the Momxiety Club on social media (@momxietyclub), and if you like what you heard, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Gain access to emotional and physical support for the stress, anxiety, and overwhelm that comes along with motherhood when you become a Momxiety Club Member at join.momxietyclub.com! Momxiety Club Membership for less than $10/month AND your first month will be donated to the Children’s Miracle Network! *The description may contain affiliate links **The Momxiety Club podcast is not intended to take the place of medical advice or therapy. If you are in crisis call your local emergency number or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=KDK9H5JM6UA4G)

Hey Group Practice listeners! New podcast episode out today! In this episode, you're getting a clip from the Practice Management for the ADHD Entrepreneur training given by Amber Halwey in my membership program. In this episode we cover: what body doubling is what coworking is why they help This episode is sponsored by TherapyNotes. TherapyNotes is an EHR software that helps behavioral health professionals manage their practice with confidence and efficiency. I use TherapyNotes in my own group practice and love its amazing support team, billing features, and scheduling capabilities. It serves us well as a large group practice owner. Do you ever wish for a financial therapist who could relieve you from the last few months' bookkeeping, talk you off the edge when you're running into issues with Quickbooks, or help you work through a profit plan for growth? GreenOak Accounting does just that! GreenOak Accounting is an accounting firm that specializes in working with group practices. Their value goes WAY beyond bookkeeping; they can help you get on track for financial success. Schedule a free consultation by going to http://greenoakaccounting.com/tgpe

Meet Stephanie Desaulniers, mom of a 6 and 4-year-old who draws on her experiences as someone who has struggled with anxiety her entire adult life, and the challenges that being a mother created to help other moms start their own business and fulfill.We discuss the negative impact of not recognizing anxiety earlier in life, not recognizing postpartum depression as a new mom, balancing the desire to provide for her family, while being present and also fulfilling her dreams…And we talk about that infamous work-life balance…is there really one?Connect with Stephanie Desaulniers:Confident Creators (break through the guilt and create a profitable business)www.programs.businessbydezign.com@businessbydezign on instagram and FBLinks to topics referenced:Momxiety Club Podcast Is it Safe to Send Kids Back to School in 2020? Coping with COVID Fears, interview with Meredith SigetFinding Myself Podcast by Meredith SigetMomxiety Club Podcast Getting Your Relationship Back After Baby: An Interview with Amber Hawley, LMFTShare what you’ve done for yourself OR share what you identified with from this episode by emailing hello@momxietyclub.com OR send a voice message by heading to join.momxietyclub.com and clicking on “Send Voicemail” so I can give you a little bit of the spotlight on a future episode! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow the Momxiety Club on social media (@momxietyclub), and if you like what you heard, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Ready to be a Momxiety Club Insider? Head to join.momxietyclub.com and gain access to emotional and physical support for the stress, anxiety, and overwhelm that comes along with motherhood. There you'll find information about how to work with me on movement and mindset 1:1 or by joining the Momxiety Club Membership for less than $10/month! I love hearing from YOU! Let's Connect: hello@momxietyclub.com Momxiety Club Website Momxiety Club Facebook Page Momxiety Club Instagram Access ALL the FREE resources from Momxiety Club™ and Mommy Barre® *The description may contain affiliate links **The Momxiety Club podcast is not intended to take the place of medical advice or therapy. If you are in crisis call your local emergency number or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=KDK9H5JM6UA4G)

Meet Amber Hawley, a licensed marriage and family therapist and mom to three. We talk about anxiety, mom rage, communication, connection, scheduling date nights and sex, and so much more. If you feel like you haven’t found your groove with your significant other since baby has arrived this episode will give you some tips to get your relationship back after baby, something a lot of new moms ask about.Amber Hawley is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with high performing/entrepreneurial couples and individuals helping them have more fulfilling relationships without sacrificing their businesses. She is the owner of a group therapy practice in Silicon Valley, wife, mom of three kids, avid coffee drinker, host of the CouplesFix and My Biz Bestie podcasts. Amber originally worked in the tech industry but her love for people led her to pursue a career where meaningful relationships are at the center of everything she does.Connect with Amber:Instagram @itsamberhawleyFacebook: Fremont Counseling ServicesFacebook: My Biz BestieLinks referenced:Momxiety Club Episode 5: Little Things Can Make A Big DifferenceCouples Fix: Relationship Support for High Achieving Couples - ADHD, Entrepreneurship and Your Relationship with Dr. Maelisa HallMy Biz Bestie Podcast: Mastering Your Love Language #70The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary ChapmanI love hearing from YOU! Let's Connect: hello@momxietyclub.com Momxiety Club Website Momxiety Club Facebook Page Momxiety Club Instagram Access ALL the FREE resources from Momxiety Club™ and Mommy Barre®Share what you’ve done for yourself OR share what you identified with from this episode by tagging @momxietyclub and using the #realisticselfcare. Or send a voice message by heading to join.momxietyclub.com and clicking on “Send Voicemail” so I can give you a little bit of the spotlight on a future episode! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow the Momxiety Club on social media (@momxietyclub), and if you like what you heard, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Ready to be a Momxiety Club Insider? Head to join.momxietyclub.com and gain access to emotional and physical support for the stress, anxiety, and overwhelm that comes along with motherhood. There you'll find information about how to work with me on movement and mindset 1:1 or by joining the Momxiety Club Membership for less than $10/month!*The description may contain affiliate links **The Momxiety Club podcast is not intended to take the place of medical advice or therapy. If you are in crisis call your local emergency number or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=KDK9H5JM6UA4G)

You’d probably never know an embezzler if you’d see one, as many of them can be normal, nice-looking people. That is part of the reason why detecting and dealing with these so-called pink-collar crimes are not as easy as you think. To make matters worse, the embezzler can be someone you trust, someone you have built a relationship with, making the matter more intimate and much trickier to handle. Amber Hawley talks about why these pink collar crimes occur and what its effects are with certified fraud examiner, licensed private investigator and social media intelligence analyst, Kelly Paxton. Also known as the “Pink Collar Crime Lady” and the “Fraud Hashtag Queen,” Kelly specializes in investigating women embezzlers and fraud therapy. Coming in from the world of law enforcement, she was used to investigating “bad guys.” Nothing about it could have prepared her for the whole new universe where “honest” people steal. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Parents have always taken it upon themselves to feel responsible for their families, especially their children. With everything that’s going on in 2020, parents are confronted with challenges that none of their predecessors have ever experienced before. Tapping into this topic with Amber Hawley is Mercedes Samudio, LCSW, a parenting coach, speaker, bestselling author of […]

Parents have always taken it upon themselves to feel responsible for their families, especially their children. With everything that’s going on in 2020, parents are confronted with challenges that none of their predecessors have ever experienced before. Tapping into this topic with Amber Hawley is Mercedes Samudio, LCSW, a parenting coach, speaker, bestselling author of Shame-Proof Parenting and founder of Diversity in Parenting. Together they discuss the major challenges parents are facing during the era of COVID-19. As the school year opens up, do you choose to send your children to school, learn online or skip the year altogether? How do you assist in your child’s learning now that you are all staying at home? How do you achieve family-life balance while working from home? These and a lot more difficult questions are causing mental and emotional stress to every well-meaning parent out there. How do you somehow get through all these? The key is to cut yourself some slack and be confident that you’re doing your best under the circumstances. Join in on the conversation and learn a lot more! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

One of the greatest reasons why employee turnover is high in an organization is the workplace environment. After all, who would want to stay in a place that is bringing more stress than fulfillment? In this episode, Amber Hawley sits down with Patti Perez to talk about how to create a drama-free culture in your business. Patti […]

One of the greatest reasons why employee turnover is high in an organization is the workplace environment. After all, who would want to stay in a place that is bringing more stress than fulfillment? In this episode, Amber Hawley sits down with Patti Perez to talk about how to create a drama-free culture in your business. Patti is the founder and CEO of PersuasionPoint Inc., a modern-day consulting firm dedicated to teaching leaders and teams on how to create and sustain healthy, inclusive, and profitable workplace cultures. With her book, The Drama-Free Workplace, she shares with us some of the tools and techniques on creating a nontoxic, anti-racist, and positive environment for ourselves and, most especially, our employees. She also provides some great insights from a legal aspect and lays the massive risks, disadvantages, and opportunities the kind of workplace culture causes to the entire organization. Tune into this important conversation to learn more about how you can create a safe space for your employees to thrive and feel the rewards of their job. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

The COVID-19 pandemic undeniably turned our lives upside down. We slept one night only to wake up in a whole different world where our day to day routines have been disrupted. With all the stress and anxiety we feel in this situation, we then try to rebuild our lives in various ways in order to cope. However, before we lose ourselves through it all, it helps to rethink the ways we are handling this uncertain time. In this episode, Amber Hawley talks to Katie Read, a licensed marriage and family therapist, about coping during the pandemic, especially on how we draw the line when the ways we cope do not do us any favors anymore. They talk about the pressures we put on ourselves, as well as the lack of, to be productive, and impart some advice on staying centered and grounded amidst it all. Katie then shares a couple of great resources that can help you get through these challenging times, reminding you of the now. Ultimately, do what you can to cope, but be mindful of where these things are taking you. Let Amber and Katie help you in this conversation. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Episode #123. What are you doing to support yourself emotionally during this challenging time? Amber Hawley, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for entrepreneurial and high-achieving couples, is here for a pick-me-up. Check in to this episode and learn how to give your clients/family/friends emotional support AND continue to take care of yourself. Plus, you’ll hear […] The post How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Clients with Amber Hawley appeared first on Jaclyn Mellone || Go-To Gal Podcast.

Despite the fact that there are so many women in business who give their all to thrive, they still face challenges unique to their identity. There are numerous expectations placed upon women in business that they must overcome, but with a little help, they have shown time and time again that they’re perfectly capable. Amber Hawley is joined by Maggie Frank-Hsu, a writing coach who helps entrepreneurs who want to go from invisible to high-profile. Amber and Maggie discuss some of the challenges and expectations that women in business have to overcome. Let Amber and Maggie’s conversation inspire you to continue breaking barriers, wherever you are and whatever you’re doing. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

In times of so much upheaval and shifting, how can you keep your business healthy? This is the question that Amber Hawley's guest for this episode is going to answer. She has over Hannah Smolinski, the founder and CEO of Clara CFO Group—a virtual CFO company that helps small business owners reach their goals. Highlighting first the […]

In times of so much upheaval and shifting, how can you keep your business healthy? This is the question that Amber Hawley’s guest for this episode is going to answer. She has over Hannah Smolinski, the founder and CEO of Clara CFO Group—a virtual CFO company that helps small business owners reach their goals. Highlighting first the strengths of small business owners, Hannah talks about the nimbleness that they can use as an advantage to move through the changing tides of the business environment. She discusses how they can keep their personal and business goals in line as well as make good financial decisions, especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Amber lists down some ways you can cut down expenses, prepare for the worst-case scenario and the future, and even alleviate the demands you put on yourself and save your employees. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

As many people around the world have surely experienced by now, life in quarantine is difficult. Life in quarantine means not being able to go outside for a run or to see a movie, or basically most of the activities people use to cope, but you still have to find a way through. Laura Reagan, LCSW-C is an integrative trauma therapist and the owner of the Baltimore Annapolis Center for Integrative Healing. She sits down with Amber Hawley to talk about the best ways of coping with life in quarantine. Remember, you are not alone in this experience of crisis. Let Laura and Amber guide you through this world-changing event. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

You may be doing something you really love, but sometimes you have to make decisions that appease your heart. In this episode, Amber Hawley and Maelisa Hall chit chat about Maelisa’s decision to step back from the My Biz Bestie podcast. Changing the structure of how everything works these days and shifting priorities has become […]

When changes happen in your life, it’s natural to feel a certain degree of difficulty and emotional turmoil. To work through those kinds of changes, you need to allow yourself the space to absorb, process, and even grieve, if you must. Otherwise, you risk burnout. Katie Krimitsos is a mom, wife, adventurer, podcaster, business coach and strategist, seeker, and change maker. She joins Amber Hawley to discuss how to carry yourself when big changes happen in your life. If this is a process you have difficulty grappling with, know that you are not alone, and Katie has a lot of rich, actionable advice to help you through it. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

You may be doing something you really love, but sometimes you have to make decisions that appease your heart. In this episode, Amber Hawley and Maelisa Hall chit chat about Maelisa’s decision to step back from the My Biz Bestie podcast. Changing the structure of how everything works these days and shifting priorities has become a common move for almost everyone. With this, Maelisa takes change to a more personally satisfying level by doing a major shift. Join the girls as they reminisce about some episodes, talk about priorities, seek out new friendships, and so much more. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Are you interested in deepening your relationship?  Valentine’s Day got you feeling lonely in the relationship world?  In this episode, we dive into discussing what makes for a healthy happy relationship, how to improve your relationship and so much more. In this episode, I talk with Amber Hawley, a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with high performing/entrepreneurial couples helping them have more fulfilling relationships without sacrificing their businesses. She owns a group therapy practice in Silicon Valley, as well as being a wife, a mom of three kids, and an avid coffee drinker. Amber’s love for people led her to pursue a career where meaningful relationships are at the center of everything she does and that’s what we’re diving into today.   Questions I asked: Why is it important to go out without your spouse sometimes? What should women get for men for valentine’s day? How can we celebrate Valentine’s Day healthy? How can you prioritize in a relationship with high achievers? How can men emotionally connect with their wives every day? Why is it important to do something special with your partner? What is the best way for couples to fight? How do we know when the relationship is not working? How do we learn to embrace our partner’s differences?   Topics Discussed: Becoming complacent. Knowing your partner’s love language. Celebrating Valentine’s Day properly. Prioritizing a relationship when you’re busy. “Yes And” with your partner. Emotionally connecting with your partner. Being partners, not just mom & dad. Fight correctly. Making sure everyone is heard & valued. Dealing with one partner doing better than the other.   Quotes from the show: “Having that time for yourself is so important.” @amberhawley1 @SisterhoodSweat “Don’t buy a gift, unless it’s something they want.” @amberhawley1 @SisterhoodSweat “Whatever your thing is. Do it.” @amberhawley1 @SisterhoodSweat “Let the people in our life know we love them.” @amberhawley1 @SisterhoodSweat “If you’re always looking at the screen, the person will feel not seen.” @amberhawley1 @SisterhoodSweat   How you can stay in touch with Cynthia: https://amberhawley.com/ https://twitter.com/amberhawley1 https://www.mybizbestie.com/ https://www.instagram.com/itsamberhawley/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couples-fix-relationship-support-for-high-achieving/id1440351448   How you can stay in touch with Linda: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube SoundCloud   "Proud Sponsors of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T" Essential Formulas   My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is! Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!

“When you can be strong alone, you will be stronger together.” It can feel like you have to choose between a successful career and a successful relationship, especially in this modern age where the line between a high functioning person, a real go-getter and a workaholic can get blurred. But you don't have to! Amber Hawley spent most of her career helping high-achieving couples in silicon valley. As a licensed therapist she understands the particular struggles and demands of this modern landscape. For over 20 years she has been helping passionate, striving high achieving couples reconnect and rekindle their relationships and she is here today to share her wisdom.  In today’s episode, we talk about masculine and feminine energy, the line between striving and avoiding, the clues that your relationship may be in trouble and what ONE thing you can do right now to make your relationship better. Join us as we take a look at all this, and how ADHD, perfectionism and high achievement go together. What you’ll hear in this podcast:   Why strong women may struggle in relationships Societies fear of masculine energy in women What does it mean to be high achieving High functioning, high achieving, the go-getter, a  rose by any other name What does ADHD have to do with it? The “balance” backlash When overwhelm warns you Are you a workaholic? How to communicate when Communication goes out of the window Work with Lara   Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Free Breakthrough Assessment Got a Question? Comment? Email Support@laracurrie.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/    Resources / mentioned in the show: Peter Pumpkinhead Secret Gift in Every Emotion Couples Fix Amber Hawley My Biz Bestie   Show Intro music is Whispering Through by Asura

For All Abilities – The Podcast Episode Two – Amber Hawley – Finding Your Own Path With ADHD   In this episode, I interview Amber Hawley of AmberHawley.com, The Couple Fix Podcast and the Biz Besties Podcast. We discuss how Amber has succeed in life using her ADHD diagnosis as her superpower. Amber is a wonderful, creative therapist and has found her own path using her ADHD to her advantage and learning strategies to minimize her weaknesses. You can read the transcript of the episode below. To connect with Amber, please go to AmberHawley.com or follow her on LinkedIn – Amber Hawley,  Instagram @mybizbestie.   Please subscribe to For All Abilities – The Podcast!   Please follow me on Instagram @forallabilities, LinkedIn (Betsy Furler) and on Facebook (For All Abilities). Go to our website www.forallabilities.com for information on our software that enables employers to support their employees with ADHD, Dyslexia, Learning Differences and Autism.   Thanks for listening! Betsy     Transcription of Episode Two Betsy  0:08  Welcome to the For All Abilities podcast. Thanks so much for listening today and today I have another special guest my friend,  Amber Hawley. I am so excited you are here, Amber   Amber  0:21  Me too. Thanks for having me.   Betsy  0:23  Yes. So tell my audience a little bit about yourself, introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about yourself.   Amber  0:33  I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I have ADHD. So I actually have a couple of different businesses which is very normal for ADHD people, I feel doing all the things and also to be self employed. That's a very common thing. So as a marriage therapist, my specialty Is our I work with couples. I've really transitioned into working with high achieving/ entrepreneurial couples. Because I also feel like I'm the ADHD whisperer, I love helping people that have ADHD and that go into business and the struggles that they face. All of that is my favorite thing to help people with. Betsy  1:25  I think that's really needed too. I know that the entrepreneurs I know, many of them have ADHD, or are people like me who are not really diagnosable as that and probably don't really have ADHD, but I have a lot of interests and can get easily distracted at times. So that's probably very helpful. And as we all know, it's hard to be married to somebody who's an entrepreneur. With or without ADHD.   Amber 1:56  Exactly   Betsy  1:58  Those two things are hard. Hard on marriages. I know you were diagnosed as an adult with ADHD. But why don't you tell us a little bit about your childhood? You probably had ADHD during your childhood even if it wasn't diagnosed. Tell us a little bit about what your childhood was like what it was like for you to be in school and in college?   Amber 2:23  Yes. Well, you definitely look at issues as a lifelong thing. So whether you got diagnosed as a kid because I'll see people like no, I was as a kid, like, well, you still have it, it doesn't go away, right? Yeah, doesn't go away. As a therapist, I see this that it's very common for girls to not get diagnosed because of how it shows up. So typically, what we see in like our clinic is a lot of young boys are getting brought in because they're having problems at school, they're acting out. So even though I'm combined types. I have both the distractibility and the hyperactivity, which that part you kind of do grow out of, I kind of wish I still had that hyperactivity. I was just really active kid. Back in the 70s and 80s, like it was just kind of a different world. So it probably really suited ADHD kids in a way. Just always being outside running around.   Betsy  3:26  I hadn't thought about that. But it did. It probably was easier. We all got more exercise. We were all outside playing all the time   Amber 3:35  Exactly. I feel we need recess. We didn't have technology, you know. Technology is both a blessing and a curse. It's funny when I look back at my old report cards like I've one of those like, memorabilia things. The comment was always that I was talking too much. That's how that's how it usually will show up, especially in girls. It's that, “just can't stop talking” and, and you know, looking back now, after getting diagnosed, there were just a lot of things that I thought, gosh, you know, Why do I keep doing that? Like when you're kind of blurty and you're, you know, you're just talking, you have to say that thing. And then you're like, how did I say that? And you're like, Oh, well, now I kind of understand that impulsivity piece. But I think I was just a really active kid and I talked a lot. So that was always the thing. My thing in school that was a real struggle, which this is where I wish I had known because then I would have developed strategies for it. But I was terrible at doing homework. Like I, it became so painful, that, you know, like, it's a simple thing to do for most people, and I just couldn't do it, but I tested really well. So that was my saving grace. I could easily learn information. You know, just by listening and I would remember and I would do well, but I would always be marked down for not turning in homework or for it would take me so long to get stuff done like that   Betsy  5:10  So would you procrastinate with it?   Amber  5:12  Oh my gosh, just, it was the worst. Yes, I can remember even I want to say even as young as sixth grade that I would finally I would stay up all night. At 1am I would start doing my homework or start preparing the next day, like really young because it would get to the point that  the pressure would have to be there for me to actually focus. So yeah, so I would, like I said, even as young as sixth grade and then it's funny my senior year of high school, they had this program where you could skip your senior year and get college credits so you could attend the local community college. The first quarter I signed up for this one class called perfectionism and procrastination. So there was a part of me that always knew! Yeah, it was like, What? Why? Why am I always doing this?  The funny thing is I don't actually feel like I finished that class. I think I actually dropped it.   Betsy  6:15  That's hilarious. And this is good. This is a this is great for those parents out there that are listening to the podcast, and are just like, so frustrated with their kids for not doing their homework, because, you know, it's a common issue, especially for kids with ADHD. That you did actually survive school and go on to become a professional. Children out there please just do your homework.   Amber 6:49  And you know, it's funny when when I talk to parents, sometimes it's like, is this a battle worth having? There are natural consequences and obviously, you know, I believe that kids need to do their work, but there are times where it's like, okay, let's look at the bigger picture. So right, I still did have a very, I would say, non traditional trajectory. So I did that year. And then I kind of like here and there, I would try to like take classes and college, but it just again, I wasn't I don't think I was ready. I had a hard time focusing. So I ended up moving across the country, actually, because I grew up in Minnesota, and I moved out to California. And then I started getting jobs in the marketing world and then went into internet operations. And, and it was funny because this was before the .com bust. And, you know, you didn't have to have college. I mean, they wanted it, but they but really if you were I was somebody who could pick up that kind of stuff really easy like technology. Right? Right. So you just had to be able to, you know, if you're articulate, and you could learn things like I think there are other ways to do Well in the world, and so I actually ended up moving all the way up to like senior management and internet operations with no college degree whatsoever. This was by the age of like, 24. Anywhere   Betsy  8:13  I guess my listeners don't know this, but you're very creative. You're a very creative thinker. And your ADHD is probably your that's probably powered by your ADHD. So I think Yeah, and I think I am. I'm a strong believer that not everybody has to go to college. There's so much out there that we can do I without a college degree, so I think sometimes it is, or you need to take several years off before you go, you need to mature or do some other things. So anyway, that's Yeah, that's so interesting.   Amber  8:53  And I think unless you're the kind of kid who knew exactly like, this is exactly what I want to do, and it's a very clear path, right? Because I'd always like I'd always gone back and forth like I wanted, I looked at like psychology or like, law. And so it was always like a lawyer like psychologists. And then it's just like, okay, I just need to go do something else. And I went into the internet world the .com world. And then I kind of had what I call my existential crisis. And that's when I realized, like, I wanted to be doing something helping people. And I think, naturally, I always talked to people, people always told me their stories, like from a young age, you know, I'd be at a gas station and people would share their whole life story with me.   Betsy  9:35  So that’s my undergraduate degree is in psychology and sociology with a minor in religion. I didn't know I mean, I thought I wanted to be a psychologist, actually, my plan was to go to, you know, get a PhD in psychology. And I decided not to do that. And the reason I decided not to do it is because I hear everyone's problems everywhere I go. I was like, I don't want to do that. For my work because when I go to the grocery store, I hear product people will tell me their whole life story and everything going on with them and everywhere I go.   Amber  10:10  I got so funny, I make sense because you're a talker too. But my thing was, hey, this, I love this. I love connecting with people individually. I really didn't like the corporate world, I really struggled with it. And I started to feel like I would kind of jokingly be like, I hate people. I mean, I still sometimes say that. And it's not really what I mean, because I don't it's I love connecting with people individually. But sometimes when you're in those hierarchical structures, were it just it just felt it so it felt like, you know, like, you're below me and this, you know, therefore, everything I say is right. And a lot of people with ADHD do struggle with, you know, working for other people and I, I think I always had this stress, like I was always going to be fired, even though that made no sense really when I kept getting promoted and You know, I did really well, but because I did struggle, like I had a hard time, that's why I love the.com world, I had a really hard time getting up in the morning and being to a job by, like, even say 9am like it was, it's funny because I could go be somewhere at 5am if it's like a ridiculous hour, or I would need later in the day, so, so I realized, you know, so I would feel stressed all the time. So there were ways that it definitely showed up negative. But I think the positive ways were like, you know, the the ability to hyper focus, I think is what helps me learn things really quickly and be able to adapt and to grow. But so yeah, so then that eventually I said, Okay, I know I want to pursue the psychology thing. I really want to connect with people on a one on one and I want to help people because I you know, like I said, I my existential crisis. So then I went back to college at an older age, so I think   Betsy  11:54  How old were you   Amber  11:56  I think I went I went back at 27 Um, and then I, I did. I did right back to back. I did my bachelor's and my master's degree. And so   Betsy  12:11  did you go full time? Or did they work?   Amber  12:14  So I did try. Like I said, I tried here and there. I tried doing like a class or two at a time, and I had a really hard time splitting my focus like that. So what ended up happening is I made a plan. I was like, Okay, I'm going to continue to work and in January, I'm going to quit and go back to school. Well, when is it happening in August is everyone got laid off? This was during the like.com bust. You know,   Betsy  12:40  so that was kind of convenient for you.   Amber  12:43  It was a little earlier than I thought. Yeah, exactly. I was like, Oh, I wasn't really ready for that. But um, but yeah, so I you know, it ended up working out so then I just went to school full time, and then I you know, would do like part time jobs or whatever. But mostly my focus was school.   Betsy  13:03  I think that, I think for a lot of Well, I mean everybody with ADHD is so different but I do think that that can be really hard for a lot of people with attention problems and to have to focus on two completely different things. You know, work in school I mean, to me work in school are so different. Yeah, your priorities are different for each your, your, your motivation is different. I think that can be really hard. And I think online classes too can be really hard. Yeah, I   Amber  13:35  One of the most the hardest things were the online ones. I didn't like them because I really I like I can sit in a class and listen and learn so much. So for me, it was so easy to do that. And I think it was it because school is such a different kind, like I could work several jobs and be fine because you're showing up and you're doing work, but my school part would be the the the Mental load of the homework. It wasn't like it was hard because actually find school very easy, but it was the where my struggle comes is, you know, in business, it's now like paperwork, stuff, the administrative stuff. But in school it was like that homework part, and being able to organize that. So that was really hard because even back in high school, what ended up happening is, I would work I was working two to three jobs. I actually ended up working like full time between all my jobs, and school was second like it wasn't my priority. So I think I've always it's not it wasn't even a time commitment thing. It's but it is that mental energy. And so yeah, being in college, it made it harder. And again, I wish I had known because I would have set up better study habits but I was able, I had this one professor who said the difference between a student and a D student is the a student is willing to pull the all nighter, haha and most of my classes like it was usually like okay you write papers. Or you would be tested. But it wasn't a lot of like, you know, like homework for the sake of homework.   Betsy  15:07  Right, right exactly what all stuff that you have in, in middle school in high school that's just so wearing on people.   Amber  15:17  Exactly. So in that regard, I did well because I would pull the all nighter and I would, you know, study like crazy for the test and I would do really well so that that helps. And then but then there were certain times where I did it like a self paced class and I ended up just failing because I never did one thing in it. Because it was right. It was just as weird. Yeah, it wasn't the right direction.   Betsy  15:41  From an executive functioning standpoint, though self paced classes are so difficult.   Amber  15:46  Although oddly, I had it I had self paced like, I had to go back and retake algebra two or something like that. I can't remember what something because I've been too long, right. And I did a self paced class for that. But there was a class meeting time, and I did so well. And also I'm really good at math. So math is so easy, right? So I was like, okay, but this other one was, yeah, that like reading and writing papers, and it was all and you never met, you never went anywhere. Right own. I failed and I couldn't even like, that's where it's like so frustrating and like, I could be so successful. And then I couldn't even withdraw myself from the class. Like, it makes no sense, right? So you're like, Oh, what is wrong with me? But yeah, so   Betsy  16:31  that's something that I think is really important in the employment setting to is for managers to know that some people with ADHD need a you know, more frequent deadlines or a big project broken down down into tasks for them, or just some kind of like, weekly accountability. Yeah, just check in weekly on the project or whatever. And I think sometimes Managers are, you know, maybe they think people tend to be over, you know, micro managers or, you know, under management. And, and that's really I think that becomes very hard for people with ADHD if they have to work in a situation that's like a self paced class   Amber  17:17  in management to also doesn't work because it's like, that's how my creativity happens. And yeah, I mean, it was so bad that even in grad school, when we had to write our final thesis, this is your final thing, you know, the to finish to graduate like it has to be approved and accepted. I ended up and I found strategies that worked for me, I ended up having to rent a hotel for two days. So I would go and like focus on it. And what ended up happening is like, I got there, and then I like ordered room service and rented movies. And then finally in the final day, at like, 10pm I started going and I and I finished it through because that's perfect. part right. and I was great. And I passed. And so it was wonderful that it's like, I, I wish I had learned the strategies to kind of help me do that and not in such a stressful way.   Betsy  18:15  And do you think if you were you were diagnosed with ADHD at the time, you were saying earlier that you wished he would have been? And do you think it would have made a big difference? Just knowing that about yourself?   Amber  18:30  I think what's what's helped out a lot. So I got diagnosed at 41. So about three years ago, what I've learned is how to, like I know what things won't work for me or like, I'm able to go, okay, and not just see it as a failure. Because before I would say, Oh, well, if it's important enough to me, or, you know, I'm capable of this. So why can't you? Why should Why can't you just do this? Instead of saying like, hey, this actually is just How I work in this will be so much harder approach the way I think I learned when I was young and been taught strategy study strategies that helped me because it's like, by the time I figured this out, you know, I'm doing this my whole life. And so like, my strategy is wait until there's enough pressure, and then, and then hyper focus, and then you're able to just like pull through, but it's also very stressful and it's not right, it's not good sleep habits. It's not good. You know, it causes a lot of distress in that in that procrastination, period time. And so, you know, like, I wish that I could have just a lot of cortisol going into my system.   Betsy  19:45  really that good for you probably. It's so interesting, because my brain works in such a different way about that. I'm not a person who will, you know, there are people who will do the paper like as soon as the signs and it's like, you know, they have it ready. Two weeks early, I'm not that person. I have a bit of procrastinate, but then my whole life I have given myself rewards. So I will automatically break a project down into different steps. And then I will reward myself like, Okay, if I work on this, and I still do this all the time. If I do paperwork for an hour, then I can watch a hallmark holiday. Yes, I do this, then I can do that. Like I've always had that internal reward kind of strategy. And so it's it's so interesting that that all of our brains don't work the same. And then and I couldn't if I tried to study at one o'clock in the morning, there's no way I can do that. Like, there's no way I would just have to fail the task because if I waited until 1am to start something, I'd be asleep by 1:15. I just, I just can't pull all nighters. So that's not a strategy for me. Yeah. And that's hard for me.   Amber  21:05  And I think that's the important thing is understanding yourself. And unfortunately, what I see with so many people with ADHD is you might know yourself but because everyone including yourself is telling you will you're just doing it wrong. You, you obviously don't care about it enough or, you know, you're not getting feedback to say like, Oh, you got to work the way you got to figure out how you work and make it happen. You get told like you're being lazy you're, you're you know, what's wrong with you that you forgot that or you're disorganized or you know, turning to   Betsy  21:37  Right. And it's a lazy I think the light you're lazy. You're not trying hard enough. Yeah, I think that is something that that that people hear kids. I think everybody hears that so much. Yes, they if they have ADHD or any kind of learning difference or any cognitive difference at all.   Amber  22:01  And I, and I wasn't in until my late 20s or late 20s, probably maybe 30. Where I was like, I would always hear, especially from my mom, like, you're so lazy, you're so lazy. And then I would also hear you're doing too much. You're doing too much. You're overwhelming yourself. And and then I'm like, right, which one? Is it? Because it's true, like, on one hand, how can you tell somebody they're lazy when they actually are doing? Like, they do a lot. Like, like I said, I do sports. I, you know, like, I had a friend that were like, I, you know, I had a social life. And so it's like one of those things. It's like, not lazy. So I really try to help people reframe this, you were unmotivated. You know, like, all right, right. You get into overwhelm and you shut down and I and now like, once you learn it, and you can see the signs, you're like, Okay, now this is how I can address it and get myself out of that shutdown mode faster. Right, right. So it happens. It's really hard. But that's I think that's the hard part. It's like Once you know yourself, but you can't just know yourself, you have to accept yourself. And once you find that acceptance, you can figure out how to make it work. And the beauty of this day and age is we have so many options. It's not everyone doesn't have to work the nine to five. I mean, in fact, most people don't. And so I knew like so once I opened up my therapy practice, I was like, okay, for years I did, I had to do like, early mornings, because I had young kids and we were trying to minimize childcare. And then after some time went by, I realized like, well actually was like five years. After that time period, I said, Okay, what works ideally for me is I would start seeing clients at one in the afternoon and I would see them till 9pm because I may get up early, but I my brain takes time to kind of wake up and be in that is, and I am like, on fire in the afternoon like I'm amazing, but in the morning, not so much. Like, and I can   Betsy  24:00  About so important to is for people to know what time of day they work the bus, yes and and then and then maximize that time because I'm a mid morning person. I'm a, like 10am to about one or two. That's kind of my, like, optimal time or super late night I can get another kind of a second wind late at night. But that doesn't work that well for my family. So my typical time is like 10 to two. And it's I think that's so important to know when you work the best. Exactly. I don't know.   Amber  24:40  So really honor it. Because Yeah, that people will say, Oh, I want to like I sometimes depending on who it is like I've done a podcast episode really early. Because you know, like, especially if they're a big name with a big list and you're like, Okay, I'll work with your schedule. But I'm my brain isn't really in it. I'm still good. It's just I'm much better in the afternoon. But what I do find is, I am really great with creative work or brainstorming in the morning. So like quiet time. So for me, if I go to work at 10, like that 10 to one time, I'm great at kind of brainstorming ideas or like, Okay, this is the next project I want to do, or, you know, like, kind of organizing things, that's what I'm good at, but the actual, like, having to be in that responsive place of, you know, because a lot of a lot of like, I'm kind of coaching Well, now I've kind of transitioned online to an online business, but I'm a coachy person, so it's like fixing people's problems. You know, I gotta, you gotta really be awake and be attentive for that. So, so yeah, it's figuring out what type of work during what time of day. So that's another piece of it.   Betsy  25:50  Yes. So real quickly when you work for people you know, the the time of day matter The you know type of work you were doing mattered What else can you think of that made a difference and when you were working for someone that ADHD either helped or or harmed   Amber  26:12  Um, so the harm stuff was always around time management I think that was always the negative feedback I got okay.    Betsy 26:20  Late For meetings are forgetting about things   Amber  26:22  Know once I'm at work i'm i'm good right there, but it was getting to work on that mattered. That was a problem. But and this might be a little genex thing but I am a really hard worker. So like, I'm kind of notorious for like, I don't even like taking sick days like I always show up. Although when I was when I was really hating a job and feeling really burnt out by it that I probably did not want to go very much. Now that I'm thinking back, I would get into the zone where I would just like watch TV for like, felt like days on end like I could just waste so much time. So it was this thing where I was like going 100 miles an hour, or zero miles an hour. And so there was like, there wasn't an in between. and that feels crappy. Right? So, so I would say, mostly, that was the negative stuff. Or I would be kind of hate to call it like emotional, but like, I was very passionate about things. And so I felt like something was wrong. Like I was very vocal about it. Right. Right. So I don't know, like, my, my sense of social justice is like super, you know, developed is what I will. I'm going to say that in such a nice way. It's such a bad way right now. Yeah, I would have worded it very differently before. So I think that was a struggle because I really definitely got emotionally impacted by people in that way. Um, but on the positive side, like goes back to that creativity. Yeah, talk about like, we would be in a meeting and they would be like, Oh, you know, I wish we could do this. And I would search it out. Figure it out. And then, like, I remember, I was working for this one company, and I, I supported marketing, you know, in the internet operations department. And so they wanted to do these ads. And they wanted, this was a long time ago. So they wanted it to have, they wanted to have like, an audio component. And so I figured out how we could for free in house record, an audio component to these ads we were putting on our on our site, and and do it and I figured that out within like an hour of this one meeting, and they were just blown away and so happy, you know, so it's like, right, like that where I could, and I know it's like, nowadays, they'll be like, well, that's stupid. That's so easy. It's like no, this didn't right.   Betsy  28:43  And it wasn’t that bad, right. I also think that that ability to think outside the box and to think about things in very different ways. I think, our brains being all everybody's brain I believe is so different from each other. And I think that is so valuable in a workplace if the workplace honors it, because you can think of things that nobody else would think about, because it's not the status quo, you know, it's something different or something new. And I think that is really. really valuable. Exactly.   Amber  29:25  Yeah, having a work environment that supports that, that allows the space for that creativity to happen. And then so I guess another thing my this is kind of, I think it was the other reason why I did so well and the ADHD stuff didn't come out until I got to a place where I was burnt out. And my bandwidth was just too low. But I was I was an obsessive list writer, and I would either be extremely organized like a totally organized or it would be complete chaos. Right again, the All right, yeah. And yeah, so But what ended up happening then is because of my need for organization to be able to function, I was really good at like documenting processes. Which is ironic because I really struggle with this in my business now that I'm the business owner because it's like, I don't have time to do that. But when it was just when my job was to do this one job, then I had, you know, I had the focus for it. So I created like, their operations manuals and I trained people and so like that kind of stuff, and I love training people you know, the teaching component, the connecting with people one on one. So again, it's about finding what are those strengths that you naturally have and ride you know, ride that force in that direction? It's already going right? Don't try to do something different that is not not working to your strengths, right? Because you should and I think that's the thing is I should do this or I should want to and, and you know, it's the same thing with like management right? Like They say, you know, you people are promoted to their, to their place of in competence. It's like, well, if you want to be promoted, you should want to manage other people. And it's like, Well, some people are just, that's not manage other people, right?   Betsy  31:15  And they're probably not going to be good at it.   Amber  31:19  And that's the that's the only way they can get, you know, promoted and raises and all that. And it's like, well, that's a crappy structure. And so, because I do work with a lot of high achievers, you know, especially being in was in Silicon Valley for 22 years. And we just moved the summer, but it was like, I would see all these, you know, startup CEOs and C suite executives, and they would tell me about this because, again, a lot of people have ADHD, and they're like, oh, like, I don't want to have to manage people. Right. But it's the only way to get promoted.   Betsy  31:51  I know. It's, there's so much work to be done.   Amber  31:55  There is   Betsy  31:56  So many things to be changed. So Tell me Tell my audience actually a little bit about how they can connect with you and if you have a couple of podcasts I please tell them about that   Amber  32:12  Yes so I guess the best places to reach me number one would be amberholly.com that's where I'm doing I kind of trends because we've made a move across country again. I've transitioned to doing all of my work with couples and with individuals online so I'm doing coaching online with people and I have the couple six podcasts that goes along with that. So you can either check out couples fix or go to amber Holly calm. And the other piece is I co host the my biz bestie podcast and with my friend Dr. Melissa Hall, and that when we started it's primarily for women but we have a lot of we call them biz bros, but help female entrepreneurs find their business support system. Because I will say that's probably the number one thing I've learned in having a business for the last nine years is my staff, you know, having people that support me so it's not just about your team, it's also about having a biz bestie inner circle, you know, yeah, networking, all that support, but having that team that supports me like I have somebody who is so great and organized and on top of the details, so that I don't have to be because I create otherwise I'll be so stressed out because, you know, that's not my strongest part, right though. The paperwork part. I'm just terrible.   Betsy  33:38  So hire somebody else to do that.   Amber  33:41  Oh my gosh, it makes life so good.   Betsy  33:44  And I think also, you know, with all my all my business friends, and it's so wonderful to have people to bounce ideas off of and your podcast is kind of a biz bestie for all of us that we are Get that info from so that's awesome. So yeah, just my biz bestie in anywhere we listen to podcasts or couples fix podcasts, both of those. Awesome. Well, thank you so much for joining us today and telling us how you're using ADHD to live your best life. And I know that my audience is going to want to connect with you. So remember to subscribe to my podcast and subscribe to ambers podcasts as well. So thank you, thank you. Thank you and Amber. I appreciate it so much and I will talk to you soon.   Amber  34:34  Thank you   Transcribed by https://otter.ai

Understanding your personality may shine some light on your money habits.  I'm joined by Amber Hawley, licensed marriage and family therapist, & Maelisa Hall, licensed psychologist, to discuss how big a role your personality may play in how you think about and handle your money. Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Mint Mobile! To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to https://MintMobile.com/PopcornFinance!    Hear more from Maelisa and Amber at MyBizBestie.com. Check out their Myers-Briggs episode at https://www.mybizbestie.com/podcast/008   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance

Do you feel like you have too much content in your presentations? Too many good things you can share with your audiences and you’re not sure how to select what to include? Most of us feel this way - and it’s our job as speakers to identify the most essential elements and convey them in a way the audience can understand and apply. One way to do this is to thread a story throughout your talk, where the people (could be you, a client, or someone else) in the story, the situation they’re in, the challenges they face, and how they overcome them becomes the lessons the audience learns. In this on-air coaching call, my guest Amber Hawley and I do exactly this as we go through her signature talk. We identify a client story Amber can use and then play with the timeline to keep it interesting. Amber recently graduated from our Master Your Speaking program. Our next Master Your Speaking program starts in mid-January and enrollment is open right now. You get to work one-on-one with us to create your signature talk PLUS you get 3 months of group coaching to learn how to position, promote, and market yourself to get better speaking engagements, including paid ones, and even your dream one. To learn more about the program and enroll today, go to https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/mastery.  If you have questions and want to make sure it’s the right fit, schedule a call with us. There’s a button to do so on that same page or email hello@speakingyourbrand.com.  About My Guest: Amber Hawley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of a group private practice. Amber is also co-host of the My Biz Bestie Podcast, Founder of CouplesFix, which provides relationship support to high achieving couples, and is a speaker. About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals create their signature talks and gain more visibility to achieve their goals. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power: on stages, in businesses, on boards, in the media, in politics, and in our communities. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com.  Links: Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/153 Connect with Amber: http://www.amberhawley.com  Listen to Amber’s podcasts “Couples Fix” and “My Biz Bestie.” ENROLLMENT IS OPEN! Join our Master Your Speaking coaching program at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/mastery.  Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 82: How to Create an Emotional Connection with Your Audience with Leanne Kabat [Coaching] Episode 137: The Missing Ingredients in Your Stories [Storytelling Series] Episode 139: Selecting the Best Stories to Include in Your Signature Talk with Marie Fiebach [Storytelling Series]

Hey Group Practice listeners! In this real talk episode, Amber Hawley and I go deep on the challenges of balancing relationships as a group practice owner Here's what we'll discuss: Defining flexibility as a business owner Being selective about the feedback you take into consideration Being intentional about the time you spend working Communicating your business obligations to those in your life This episode is sponsored by TherapyNotes. TherapyNotes is an EHR software that helps behavioral health professionals manage their practice with confidence and efficiency. I use TherapyNotes in my own group practice and love its amazing support team, billing features, and scheduling capabilities. It serves us well as a large group practice owner. Do you ever wish for a financial therapist who could relieve you from the last few months' bookkeeping, talk you off the edge when you're running into issues with Quickbooks, or help you work through a profit plan for growth? GreenOak Accounting does just that! GreenOak Accounting is an accounting firm that specializes in working with group practices. Their value goes WAY beyond bookkeeping; they can help you get on track for financial success. Schedule a free consultation by going to http://greenoakaccounting.com/tgpe

Are you a perfectionist, a victim, a pleaser or an avoider? How you handle difficult conversations depends largely on your conflict personality type. In this episode, Amber Hawley and Maelisa Hall talk to podcaster, speaker, trainer, and author Lara Curie on having clear intentions and getting them across depending on the personality type of the […]

Are you a perfectionist, a victim, a pleaser or an avoider? How you handle difficult conversations depends largely on your conflict personality type. In this episode, Amber Hawley and Maelisa Hall talk to podcaster, speaker, trainer, and author Lara Curie on having clear intentions and getting them across depending on the personality type of the person you’re having a conflict with. They also touch on pre-framing high tension situations and of letting go of control. Learn about the trouble of having assumptions and expectations that lead to judgment. If you didn’t do well on a conflict, take courage. Practice is key in getting better in dealing with difficult conversations. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Everybody’s journey can take many twists and turns. For Leanne Kabat, those twists and turns started with an almost nuclear explosion in her life. With two toddlers and a baby on the way, Leanne got up in the middle of the night super hot and super dizzy and fell on the floor paralyzed for over five hours. Eight months later with an undiagnosed brain condition, she was told she only had five years to live. In this episode, Amber Hawley and Maelisa Hall talk with Leanne Kabat about the seasons of her business and life as Leanne opens up about her battle with a brain crash and how she was able to get her life back through MamaConnects, helping and connecting with people, and writing. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Sex.  Intimacy.  Play.  Creativity.  They are all incredibly important parts of who we are as women.  And yet, sometimes as we walk along this crazy business journey, we can forget that these parts of ourselves need nourishment.  We get caught up in the to-do’s, launches, stresses and strategies of business growth that we can become a bit disconnected to the sexual beings that we are.   That’s why I’m bringing the amazing Amber Hawley back on the show.  Amber is a licensed couples therapist who has run her group practice Fremont Counseling Services for years now.  She also has an online company called Couples Fix, where she supports ambitious couples who want to thrive in their relationships and their work.   And today, Amber and I are having a conversation about… The difference between sex and intimacy Why the orgasm isn’t always necessarily the goal The most common sexual challenges highly ambitious couples have Strategies for more and better sex Practical reasons why having a healthy sex life helps grow your business! Ultimately, Amber shares how playfulness and fun are so vital to enlivening you as a woman and therefore your business. You can find out more about Amber here: http://couplesfix.com And if you loved Amber, check out her other interview on the podcast here -> http://bizwomenrock.com/business-marriage-make-thrive-amber-hawley/

Chris talks with Maelisa Hall & Amber Hawley, expert networkers and cohosts of the My Biz Bestie podcast. For many people, networking can be awkward and uncomfortable. Maelisa and Amber help our listeners build their social muscles and give healthy approaches to relationship building.   How do they get comfortable connecting with people and networking? What is modern-day networking about and how is it a long game? How it is important to be a trustworthy source in relationships They share the one thing you need that will push you out of your comfort zone If you do have a goal for a relationship, when is the right time to present your ‘ask” They share the value of a mastermind group and what to look for in such a group For more information, visit the show notes at https://plutusfoundation.org/2019/009-maelisa-hall-amber-hawley/

Amber Hawley is a licensed couples therapist who has run her group practice Fremont Counseling Services for years now.  She also has an online company called Couples Fix, where she supports ambitious couples who want to thrive in their relationships and their work.   I’m bringing Amber on because she is someone I consider the leading authority on how to manage the ever-evolving and ever-challenging place where business and romantic relationships live.   And it’s not a conversation we talk about very much...how our relationship with our spouse affects our business...and how our business affects our relationship with our spouse.   “Because we need money to live,” Amber states, “we see work as a necessity and our relationships as a luxury.”  And that can lead to many problems.   So, today, Amber and I are discussing… What the #1 problem is that women entrepreneurs face with their spouse The unique experiences that you may experience if you are the entrepreneur and your spouse is not. The very different things you might experience if both you and your spouse are entrepreneurs How creating a MONTHLY MONEY MEETING can be instrumental in giving clarity and support to one another and what exactly should be talked about during those meetings.  Common issues entrepreneurs may face with their spouses, including varying levels of risk tolerance, money management and time management and how to face each of them proactively. Ultimately, Amber shares the foundational concept that showing up and communicating with one another about our desires, needs, expectations and dreams is ultimately the most powerful way to ensure we thrive in both our relationships and our businesses! Amber is a wealth of information!  If you want to find out more about her and how she might be able to help you in your relationship, check her out here: http://amberhawley.com 

Do you use social media to get advice or recommendations from friends, colleagues, acquaintances or groups of like minded business owners? I see it every day… People will post a question asking for recommendations for service providers and for software or tools. There are two topics of discussion here, let's break down the software or tools question first. Let's say it says : “What software should I use for courses?” Such a simple question… And there will be a myriad of answers. Some top picks that will be in the list are Thinkific, Kajabi, MemberVault, Teachable and the list will then go on to include WordPress plugins like Lifter LMS and Wishlist Member and it will go further and someone will suggest using email marketing to deliver the content. All valid answers… But... Here's the biggest concern I have with this approach: the people who are responding may not know anything about you, your business, your zone of genius or your style of work. People who respond with their recommendations are doing the best that they can and have the best of intentions. It's simply that without looking at you tech stack, goals, team and creation style, there is no way of knowing which one will be best for you, your team and your audience. Crowd-sourcing can only take us so far. The rest of the way to making a decision takes effort from you. What if, instead of the crowd sourcing approach, you had a reliable adviser who could do all the leg work for you. The results of this approach are measurable. It all saves time… And time is something we cannot create more of. There will be no need to sift through the responses and determine which tools to evaluate further. No need to do cost-value analysis. And no need to look at how each new tool may or may not fit into your existing tech stack. But Jaime, I don't have a trusted tech adviser… I beg to differ… You're listening to the tech of business podcast and are a member of the tech of business community, so I'm you're unofficial adviser! To work with me in an official way, let's get a tech breakthrough session on the calendar… Go to https://techofbusiness.com/work-with-me/ and click on the Tech Breakthrough button. Let's put this in perspective... would you ever ask a florist to design your kitchen? ask your bookkeeper to design your website? rely on my best friend's opinion on the layout of your office matter at all? So why then does their opinion matter when it comes to the tech that you use in your business? Those are quite abstract, so let's flip that on its side to make it a bit more relevant and we'll ask the question again… What if your florist just worked with a store front designer, would you then feel confident asking them to help you design your kitchen? What if your bookkeeper used to build websites? What about if my best friend was your exact avatar? Would that change how their opinions are taken? Perhaps they would -- but wouldn't it be far better to ask them privately. You'll be sure to get their opinion and have an actual conversation with them. And that is what makes it different than the crowd-sourcing I've seen so much lately. I'm not bashing the crowd-sourcers nor the crowd giving the feedback, I'm showing that there is a better way. It's faster, has a great success rate and higher ROI. Let's look at the second version of this question… “Who do you recommend as a business coach?” Whoa! That's quite a tough question to answer on a social media post. I could probably list 10 different coaches in answer to that question, because I love connecting with business coaches. But which one or two to tag or mention on your post… Well, I'd have to dig into what I think you need in your business and cross reference that with my favorite coaches. What if my assumptions are wrong? What if you need a life coach or branding expert instead of a business coach? See how quickly a crowd-sourcing question can lead us all astray? I said it earlier, don't get me wrong… Asking for recommendations and suggestions is FABULOUS. It's more a matter of asking trusted advisers rather than opening up a door to everyone else's experiences and opinions. So, when is crowd-sourcing a good option? In this versus that scenarios like, “I've narrowed my course platform down to two options (A) and (B). What is your least favorite thing about each of them? And please do not provide any alternatives, I'm too far down the evaluation to add any new options.” In this case, asking for the shortcomings of both options will help you figure out if there is a big issue you might have overlooked. My friends Amber Hawley and Maelisa Hall host the My Biz Bestie podcast. On episode 33 (season 3, episode 1) they share the 6 areas of your life that create your business support system. Here's the link to that episode: The 6 Areas of Your Life That Create Your Business Support System #33 What I love so much about what Amber an Maelisa have done is that they break down in order of importance who we are best asking advice from. These six are yourself, your biz bestie, your inner circle, your team, your loved ones and your community. So instead of going to the outer ring of our support system first and ask for recommendations from social media, start from the core and work your way out. I suspect that most beneficial suggestions and feedback will come from your biz bestie or your inner circle. Amber and Maelisa describe the inner circle as The inner circle could be people in a mastermind, mentors, collaborators, or simply people you are close to. Your inner circle is a group of people that you share your wins with and they have seen the progress that you have made in your business. I'd be honored to be part of your inner circle. Engage with me in the tech of business community, send me an email to Jaime@techofbusiness.com, comment on my Instagram posts (I'm @techofbusiness) And when you want to make it official, book a tech strategy session! From time to time I also host office hours and open online chats on my schedule. I always send announcements for those to my email subscribers (click here to subscribe: https://techofbusiness.com/quickcheck/) Thank you for hanging out with me on the tech of business podcast. Please share this episode with a friend who is looking at tech and would appreciate a fresh perspective! Connect with Jaime Instagram: @techofbusiness Twitter: @techofbusiness Facebook: @yourbiztech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeslutzky/ Email: jaime@techofbusiness.com

Do you use social media to get advice or recommendations from friends, colleagues, acquaintances or groups of like minded business owners? I see it every day… People will post a question asking for recommendations for service providers and for software or tools. There are two topics of discussion here, let's break down the software or tools question first. Let's say it says : “What software should I use for courses?” Such a simple question… And there will be a myriad of answers. Some top picks that will be in the list are Thinkific, Kajabi, MemberVault, Teachable and the list will then go on to include WordPress plugins like Lifter LMS and Wishlist Member and it will go further and someone will suggest using email marketing to deliver the content. All valid answers… But... Here's the biggest concern I have with this approach: the people who are responding may not know anything about you, your business, your zone of genius or your style of work. People who respond with their recommendations are doing the best that they can and have the best of intentions. It's simply that without looking at you tech stack, goals, team and creation style, there is no way of knowing which one will be best for you, your team and your audience. Crowd-sourcing can only take us so far. The rest of the way to making a decision takes effort from you. What if, instead of the crowd sourcing approach, you had a reliable adviser who could do all the leg work for you. The results of this approach are measurable. It all saves time… And time is something we cannot create more of. There will be no need to sift through the responses and determine which tools to evaluate further. No need to do cost-value analysis. And no need to look at how each new tool may or may not fit into your existing tech stack. But Jaime, I don't have a trusted tech adviser… I beg to differ… You're listening to the tech of business podcast and are a member of the tech of business community, so I'm you're unofficial adviser! To work with me in an official way, let's get a tech breakthrough session on the calendar… Go to https://techofbusiness.com/work-with-me/ and click on the Tech Breakthrough button. Let's put this in perspective... would you ever ask a florist to design your kitchen? ask your bookkeeper to design your website? rely on my best friend’s opinion on the layout of your office matter at all? So why then does their opinion matter when it comes to the tech that you use in your business? Those are quite abstract, so let’s flip that on its side to make it a bit more relevant and we’ll ask the question again… What if your florist just worked with a store front designer, would you then feel confident asking them to help you design your kitchen? What if your bookkeeper used to build websites? What about if my best friend was your exact avatar? Would that change how their opinions are taken? Perhaps they would -- but wouldn’t it be far better to ask them privately. You’ll be sure to get their opinion and have an actual conversation with them. And that is what makes it different than the crowd-sourcing I’ve seen so much lately. I’m not bashing the crowd-sourcers nor the crowd giving the feedback, I’m showing that there is a better way. It’s faster, has a great success rate and higher ROI. Let’s look at the second version of this question… “Who do you recommend as a business coach?” Whoa! That's quite a tough question to answer on a social media post. I could probably list 10 different coaches in answer to that question, because I love connecting with business coaches. But which one or two to tag or mention on your post… Well, I'd have to dig into what I think you need in your business and cross reference that with my favorite coaches. What if my assumptions are wrong? What if you need a life coach or branding expert instead of a business coach? See how quickly a crowd-sourcing question can lead us all astray? I said it earlier, don't get me wrong… Asking for recommendations and suggestions is FABULOUS. It's more a matter of asking trusted advisers rather than opening up a door to everyone else's experiences and opinions. So, when is crowd-sourcing a good option? In this versus that scenarios like, “I've narrowed my course platform down to two options (A) and (B). What is your least favorite thing about each of them? And please do not provide any alternatives, I'm too far down the evaluation to add any new options.” In this case, asking for the shortcomings of both options will help you figure out if there is a big issue you might have overlooked. My friends Amber Hawley and Maelisa Hall host the My Biz Bestie podcast. On episode 33 (season 3, episode 1) they share the 6 areas of your life that create your business support system. Here's the link to that episode: The 6 Areas of Your Life That Create Your Business Support System #33 What I love so much about what Amber an Maelisa have done is that they break down in order of importance who we are best asking advice from. These six are yourself, your biz bestie, your inner circle, your team, your loved ones and your community. So instead of going to the outer ring of our support system first and ask for recommendations from social media, start from the core and work your way out. I suspect that most beneficial suggestions and feedback will come from your biz bestie or your inner circle. Amber and Maelisa describe the inner circle as The inner circle could be people in a mastermind, mentors, collaborators, or simply people you are close to. Your inner circle is a group of people that you share your wins with and they have seen the progress that you have made in your business. I'd be honored to be part of your inner circle. Engage with me in the tech of business community, send me an email to Jaime@techofbusiness.com, comment on my Instagram posts (I'm @techofbusiness) And when you want to make it official, book a tech strategy session! From time to time I also host office hours and open online chats on my schedule. I always send announcements for those to my email subscribers (click here to subscribe: https://techofbusiness.com/quickcheck/) Thank you for hanging out with me on the tech of business podcast. Please share this episode with a friend who is looking at tech and would appreciate a fresh perspective! Connect with Jaime Instagram: @techofbusiness Twitter: @techofbusiness Facebook: @yourbiztech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeslutzky/ Email: jaime@techofbusiness.com

 Amber Hawley is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with high performing couples. She is the owner of a group therapy practice in the Bay Area, wife, mom of three kids, avid coffee drinker and co-host of the My Biz Bestie podcast. Amber originally worked in the tech industry but her love for [...] The post How to Build Your Business Support Community with Amber Hawley appeared first on Amanda Berlin -- Communication Strategy and Business Consulting.

Understanding your personality may shine some light on your money habits.  I'm joined by Amber Hawley, licensed marriage and family therapist, & Maelisa Hall, licensed psychologist, to discuss how big a role your personality may play in how you think about and handle your money. This is Part 2 in a two part series. Full Show Notes at PopcornFinance.com/86   Hear more from Maelisa and Amber at MyBizBestie.com.   Leave me a Voicemail at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Get Your 1st Audiobook for Free from Audible and Help Support Popcorn Finance by visiting PopcornFinance.com/Audible   New Popcorn Finance Popsocket is Available!!! Visit https://PopcornFinance.com/Popsocket   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance  

Understanding your personality may shine some light on your money habits.  I'm joined by Amber Hawley, licensed marriage and family therapist, & Maelisa Hall, licensed psychologist, to discuss how big a role your personality may play in how you think about and handle your money. This is Part 1 in a two part series. Full Show Notes at PopcornFinance.com/86   Hear more from Maelisa and Amber at MyBizBestie.com.   Leave me a Voicemail at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Get Your 1st Audiobook for Free from Audible and Help Support Popcorn Finance by visiting PopcornFinance.com/Audible   New Popcorn Finance Popsocket is Available!!! Visit https://PopcornFinance.com/Popsocket   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance  

I am so excited that you’re joining me today as we get into this first episode! I’m Amber Hawley, your host and licensed marriage and family therapist. I have been working with therapy clients for the last 12 years and I own a group practice in silicon valley where I specialize in couples.

Amber Hawley is the CEO of Fremont Counseling Services, who specializes in Couples Therapy.  She’s had her company since 2011 and started hiring employees 2 years later. I recently watched from afar as Amber hired - and happily bragged about - two amazing new employees and knew she was in the process of hiring four more!   So I asked her to come on and share a bit about her process...how she attracts and hires great employees.     During this conversation, Amber shares her step by step process and intention behind each of those steps.     She talks about...   Marketing - streamlined ways of making the position public and letting others know she was hiring. The application process - unique things she does to help weed through all the wrong people. Hiring - what she focuses on during each interview and how she standardizes them. Onboarding - how she ensures her employees ease into their positions. Mindset - shifting her paradigm of her position in her company as her team grows! This is a fascinating case study, not just of Amber’s best practices, but also of all the painful mistakes she’s made (as we all have!) that continue to help her evolve as the leader of her company!   Side note: Amber is also the owner of CouplesFix.com where she shares her knowledge and tools as a Licensed Marriage Therapist with a larger world of people who are searching for it.  http://couplesfix.com/   And, she is also the co-host of the My Biz Bestie Podcast, alongside Maelisa Hall, which is amazing! https://www.mybizbestie.com/

Dr. Maelisa Hall and Amber Hawley look at the networks you need to support you as a woman entrepreneur.  They discuss the options:  Biz Besties (a dedicated sounding board); masterminds; tribes; 1-on-1 and group coaching.  We also discuss options of how to structure these network options, why women aren't as good at leveraging their networks, and making sure you overcome the isolation of entrepreneurship.  Both are licensed therapists, yet both have different non - therapy related second businesses (including their joint podcast show).

Download Podcast In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon has a conversation with Amber Hawley, LMFT and Dr. Maelisa Hall about developing business relationships and support systems in private practice.  Amber and Maelisa talk about being able to connect with people that are in similar places in their journey and how it has helped their practices thrive and grow. They talk about how getting together with others for support has increased their productivity and ability to focus in their businesses. Meet Amber Hawley Group psychotherapy practice owner, licensed marriage and family therapist, business coach, ENFP, mom of three kids and avid coffee drinker.   You can find out more about Amber at: www.amberhawley.com www.couplesfix.com www.fremontcounselingservices.com Meet Dr. Maelisa Hall Licensed psychologist, consultant and trainer, online biz owner, ENFP, wife, cat owner and nail design enthusiast. You can find out more about Maelisa at: www.qaprep.com www.maeunleashed.com Maelisa and Amber met in an online book club that turned into an annual business retreat held with seven other female colleagues. After this they connected over being ENFPs with ADHD and their friendship grew into a biz bestie relationship. Together they started their podcast, My Biz Bestie, which helps other female biz owners find their support system and have more fun as entrepreneurs. Amber and Maelisa have a podcast, “My Biz Bestie” (https://www.mybizbestie.com/podcast/) where they talk about the struggles of being female business owners and how they have been able to develop meaningful relationships for support. Know Yourself Well Part of success in private practice, or any business for that matter, comes from knowing yourself well and knowing your limits.  You need also know what you need to help you be successful. Everyone obviously has different needs. But by knowing yourself well, you can connect with those people that can truly be of support. Relationships Are Key One of the difficulties of being in private practice, especially as a solo provider, is that it can quickly become very isolating.  Isolation can lead to stagnation and slow growth (We see it all the time with our clients…) But by having significant friendships and business relationships, a person can increase their success exponentially.  These are relationships that are deeper and not at all superficial. Parallel Processes One phenomenon of drawing on supports and having “biz besties” is that a parallel process occurs.  Much like it is in supervision, by being on parallel or tandem journeys people can learn from each other.  Not only learn about others that you are in relationship with, but also learn about yourself from them. Amber mentions that we can have all different kinds of friendships. Friends for a reason, a season or a lifetime.  As we know, no single person can be everything to us. We have relationships on a lot of different fronts depending on the context. Be Willing To Put Yourself Out There Not all of us are necessarily wired as “extroverts”, like Amber and Maelisa.  So it takes a bit of courage to put yourself out there and develop those relationships.  But once you take that first step, it becomes easier to connect with a lot of different people. When we know we are not alone, it is easier to take some necessary risks with your practice. Technology Can Keep Us Connected Amber and Maelisa talked about the fact that they live on opposite ends of their state (California) and that distance is really not a problem.  They do talk almost daily and bounce ideas off each other. They do however get together frequently since it is only a one flight between their cities. Resources Mentioned Find out about upcoming mini-retreats and an upcoming workshop on networking that Maelisa and Amber will be hosting in the fall at:  “My Biz Bestie” - www.mybizbestie.com [amazon_link asins='0887307280' template='ProductGrid' store='POT Sales' marketplace='US' link_id='8858362b-36ab-11e8-8908-b1e2527556c2'] Brighter Vision- Beautiful websites for counselors and therapists Disclaimer: Some of the links above are affiliate links.  These just means we receive a commission if you purchase using these links. There is no extra cost to you if you use these links. Meet Gordon Brewer, MEd, LMFT Gordon is the person behind The Practice of Therapy Podcast & Blog.He is also President and Founder of Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC. He is a therapist, consultant, business mentor, trainer and writer.  PLEASE Subscribe to The Practice of Therapy Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Follow us on Twitter @therapistlearn and Pinterest “Like” us on Facebook.              

Got tons of ideas? New opportunities on the horizon? How do you decide which to pursue and in what order? Should you move forward now, or put the idea on hold? Join me as I work with Amber Hawley, successful marriage and family therapist, and co-host of the My Biz Bestie podcast. Amber’s aim is to transition to more online work to have more flexibility, and she has a many ideas and opportunities. Listen as we sort through her next steps plus Join the BizChix Community Connect With Amber Hawley: Website Amber Hawley on Facebook Email Fremont Counseling Services Fremont Counseling Services on Facebook Couples Fix Couples Fix on Facebook My Biz Bestie Podcast My Biz Bestie on Facebook Books or Tools or Events Mentioned: BAM Success Summit 2018 BAM Success Summit 2018 - Tickets, 1 Day Mastermind and Meetup Podcast Movement 2018 Social Media Marketing World Virtual Ticket Other Links Mentioned: Power-Up Podcasting with Pat Flynn Smart Passive Income Podcast Trello Yelp Zoom BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 307: How to Maximize a Live Event with Julie Fry of Business Among Moms Other On Air Coaching Calls Stacking Your Team (SYT) Episodes Mentioned: SYT 7: Asking the Right Questions in an Interview Work With Natalie: One Day Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Work with Shelli: One Day Mastermind EliteChix Mastermind Strategy Session This episode was first published at BizChix.com/310. Listen to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, here.

Welcome back to another bonus episode of My Biz Bestie. Today is all about Amber Hawley, multi-passionate business owner, wife, and mother. Amber didn’t start out life wanting to own her own business, but over time she determined she had just the skills necessary to make it as an entrepreneur. I think we can all agree she’s currently crushing it.  Amber is going to share some stories you will not believe. Want to know the story of how she moved to California on a whim? How about the time she launched her own group practice while also having children? If Amber sets her mind to it, she will follow it through! We know you will learn a lot from the decisions and journeys Amber has made as she is finding her way in business. What is great about her story is that it wasn’t a clear-cut trajectory. Like most of us, Amber has been figuring things out as she goes along, trusting the advice and wisdom of friends and coaches, and also trusting her own intuition. Once again, it’s time for you to know your Bestie just a bit better! You’ll be happy you did!  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Welcome back to another bonus episode of My Biz Bestie. Today is all about Amber Hawley, multi-passionate business owner, wife, and mother. Amber didn’t start out life wanting to own her own business, but over time she determined she had just the skills necessary to make it as an entrepreneur. I think we can all […]

*Bonus business episode. We all have trauma from being in school and getting a big red X on a paper. When people mention the word paperwork it can definitely trigger an anxiety response in a lot of people.  Maelisa Hall, with her business QA Prep is not only making paperwork more fun, but also making it meaningful to enhance the work we do with clients.  Maelisa is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has created educational programs to help therapists make paperwork a valuable part of the work that they do in therapy. She is also the co-founder of My Biz Bestie with Amber Hawley. The Couples Therapist Couch is the podcast for Couples Therapists about the practice of couples therapy. The host, Shane Birkel, interviews an expert in the field of couples therapy each week. There is an episode released every Tuesday about the practice of couples therapy and once a month there is an episode about the business of private practice. Please subscribe to the podcast for more great episodes! Click here to join the Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group. Check out QA Prep at qaprep.com Get your free private practice paperwork Crash Course Check out My Biz Bestie

This is the third Bonus Business episode in a series that is release the first Thursday of each month. Being in Private Practice can be lonely and therapists tend to be introverts to begin with. In this episode Shane talks with Amber Hawley about how therapists can build their business community. Therapists need to do a better job of making their businesses a priority and having a business bestie (or besties) can help. Amber Hawley is the co-host, along with Maelisa Hall, of the podcast, My Biz Bestie. She is also the owner of a group practice, licensed marriage and family therapist, business coach, ENFT, mom of three kids and avid coffee drinker. My Biz Bestie is a podcast focused on sharing ways of connecting with other female entrepreneurs, making the most of networking, discussing helpful biz resources and having fun while being in business. The Couples Therapist Couch is the podcast for Couples Therapists about the practice of couples therapy. The host, Shane Birkel, interviews an expert in the field of couples therapy each week. There is an episode released every Tuesday about the practice of couples therapy and a bonus episode the first Thursday of each month about the business of private practice. Please subscribe to the podcast for more great episodes! Click here to join the Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group Resources Visit Amber’s personal website at www.amberhawley.com Visit Amber's practice website at www.fremontcounselingservices.com Check out the podcast website for MyBizBestie Check out the site for online resources for couples, couplesfix Maelisa Hall's site for paperwork support for mental health professionals QAprep Books Get Rich Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffield-Thomas

You are the CEO of your own Business Empire, but does that feel a little isolating? Are you struggling to connect with others about the unique struggles of running your own business? Maybe your partner is supportive, but just doesn’t understand where you are coming from? Sounds like you need a Biz Bestie! We are Maelisa Hall and Amber Hawley, two Biz Besties on a mission to help you connect with like-minded women. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

The short and sweet of it! If you're interested in finding out still more about the idea community, listen in, as Anna continues through the month of March, highlighting the concept of community from all angles, including Masterminds, tribes, and villages. Join Anna and her two guests, Melissa and Amber and find out more about the amazing things that community can offer you, as women. Melissa Hall is a licensed psychologist from California. She has two businesses- a private practice, where she provides counseling for adults who struggle with ADHD and she does evaluations and career counseling. She also offers online services in this business, where she likes doing things differently and pushing the envelope and trying new strategies in the world of mental health. Her other business is online, to train therapists in how to make paperwork more manageable and less of a nightmare. Amber Holly is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has a private practice in California, as well as two online businesses- Couples Fix.com, an online resource for couples and Amber Holly.com, where she provides solutions for overwhelmed overachievers. Listen in today and find out how they created a community that really works for them. Don't forget March 31st is when the early bird discount expires for the Shine Retreat. Register at www.ShineRetreatForWomen.com Go to: www.amberhawley.com/herlifeunscripted/  for Maelisa and Amber's handout: Mavens, Mentors and Masterminds. A Step By Step Guide To Creating Your Community And Finding Your Biz Bestie A huge thank you to Gina Ballard, my lovely friend and a generous sponsor for the Shine Retreat for Women.   You can learn more about her work at www.ginanicole.net and also listen to her awesome interview on the podcast, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/11-permission-to-be-you-with-special-guest-gina-ballard/id1128634758?i=1000373595558&mt=2&ls=1   LIVE FEED LINK: https://www.facebook.com/herlifeunscripted/videos/vb.1755269774688692/1900238100191858/?type=2&theater Want the show notes? Get 'em here.

Episode 17: Getting Back to Basics-Affair Recovery On today’s show I talk with the brilliant Amber Hawley, a licensed psychotherapist in Fremont Ca. Amber has a great expertise both personally and professionally of getting back to basics after trauma.  Her online based www.couplesfix.com has an amazing Affair Repair program that is dedicated to the healing and recovery from infidelity and betrayal in a commited relationship.   Amber does a masterful job of breaking down the complexities of affair recovery and shares about the importance of building a support system.  Listen in to find out how you can take small steps in healing from the trauma of affairs and infidelity.   You can follow Amber Hawley and her work at www.couplesfix.com or www.fremontcounselingservices.com Want more info? Click here to access the full episode show notes! 

In this episode, my guest is Licensed Therapist and Host of The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur Podcast, Amber Hawley. We discuss the demands of modern entrepreneurship and how it often leads to burnout when juggling the demands of business and life. We give you some strategies to overcome the all-or-nothing mentality, avoid overwhelm, and move forward with joy in a way that is sustainable. Resources from this Episode & Working w/ MeListen to The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-easily-distracted-entrepreneur/id1291555901Get Amber's Free Downloadable Guide: amberhawley.com/crapFollow Amber on Instagram: @itsamberhawleyCheck Out Amber's Website: amberhawley.comJoin the 4 Week Gut Protocol: micahfolsomfit.com/gutMy Website: micahfolsomfit.comConnect w/ me on Instagram: @lifeonfolsomfarmNew Coach Mentorship: micahfolsomfit.com/transformyourlifeWork w/ Me on your Health Goals in my Virtual Gym: micahfolsomfit.com/getfitGet Access to My Free Masterclass for Network Marketers - The 7 Essentials to 7 Figures Blueprint: micahfolsomfit.com/7essentialsFolsom Farm Homegrown Beef Info & Waitlist:http://micahfolsomfit.com/beefwaitlistAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy