Podcast appearances and mentions of laura khalil

In this episode of Welcome to Eloma, Laura Khalil, founder of Elevate talks about strategies for landing larger sales contracts. Laura emphasizes the importance of shifting from a time-for-money mindset to a value-based pricing approach. She shares insights on quantifying the value of services to clients, the significance of ROI in pricing, and the necessity of targeting the right market for larger contracts. The discussion also introduces the Elevate method, a framework designed to help entrepreneurs effectively communicate their value and secure bigger deals. Lastly, Laura emphasizes the need for consistency, support, and the ability to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth in entrepreneurship.Links and follow-ups:Connect with Laura Khalil:Websites: bravebydesign.netLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/laurakhalilInstagram: @iambravebydesignEmail: lk@bravebydesign.netConnect with KileyLearn more at WelcomeToEloma.comWork with us at RAYNEIX.com Newsletter Signup: RIXNewsletter.com Linkedin: Kiley Peters & RAYNE IXInstagram: @kileypeters & @rayneix Email: info@rayneix.com

How can you overcome limiting beliefs and gain the confidence to land big B2B contracts? What specific strategies can consultants use to build relationships and trust within a large corporation to secure bigger deals? What steps are involved in determining and implementing value-based pricing? In this exciting episode, I sit down with Laura Khalil, a sales and marketing advisor who has spent the last seven years helping service providers sign B2B clients with contracts ranging from $50,000 to $350,000. Today, she pulls back the curtain to help others go after that “big deal energy”. Laura shares with us how to be proactive, build a network of supporters, and not rely solely on referrals. The conversation dives into the differences between working with small businesses and large corporations, emphasizing the importance of value-based pricing and maintaining strong client relationships. She also offers practical advice, such as using the guiding question, "Does it make the boat go faster?" and shares essential tips for securing testimonials, writing case studies, and identifying new prospects within client organizations to continually grow your business. Don't miss this profound and insightful episode if you're eager to elevate your consulting business and secure bigger deals with large companies. “It's just as hard to get a $5,000 contract as it is to get a $500,000 contract. There's not much difference in the process.” - Laura Khalil We discuss practical strategies for working with large companies and landing larger, more lucrative contracts including: - How to position your value to large corporations - What to do and what not to do when pricing contracts - How to strategically leverage testimonials and case studies - Balancing client work with business growth activities   Links: bravebydesign.net https://www.instagram.com/iambravebydesign/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurakhalil/     Ready to simplify and streamline how you scale your business? We are now accepting Visionary CEOs and their right-hand Ops Leads into our signature Simplify to Scale mentorship program. Learn more and join us at https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale Join us for our transformational in-person business retreats and masterminds each Spring and Fall at https://www.leanoutmethod.com/retreat. Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation. If you loved this episode, please help us spread the word and reach more business owners like you by leaving a 5-star rating and review. Hit subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes each Tuesday. For full show notes and more visit https://www.leanoutmethod.com/podcast                  

As a woman in business. you're ready for bigger things this year, wrote the vision board, and documented it in the journal...But two weeks in...let's do a reality check.

When talking about podcast guesting, the initial impact is obviously from listeners hearing you. But suppose you really focus on leveraging the relationship that you create with the host. In that case, you're able to expand that interview's impact beyond what you might have originally intended. Similarly, my guest today was able to build a relationship with a corporate client, and then expand a $35k project into $250k. And she was able to do this by identifying the correct way to pitch what she could offer - and getting her client so on board that they effectively pitched her services for her!  Laura Khalil has consulted for some of the world's largest brands, such as GE, Intel, and Twitter. Nowadays, she works with other consultants to help them find, attract, and sign bigger B2B clients. One of her trademark strategies is Land and Expand, a way to grow your consulting business by starting with a smaller contract and then expanding into larger deals. In this conversation Laura talks about how she used it to gain a corporate contract and then leveraged it to grow her business within that company. I want you to pay special attention to when Laura talks about identifying and coaching champions at the organizations that you are pitching, and how to support them as they push for your deal to get approved and fast-tracked.  Topics covered include: How Laura got the initial opportunity through a referral from a previous client The importance that Laura placed on building trust and rapport with her contact in order for them to become her champion and advocate for her proposal internally How Laura recognized the opportunity to expand her proposal, and how she was able to progress it successfully Why pricing is rarely the real objection when working with the right target market - focus on solving problems and providing value The reason Laura decided to dedicate her career to helping other consultants Land and Expand their own proposals   Full show notes and resources: https://thepodwizegroup.com/250k-corporate-contract

Do you want to increase your success rate with cold outreach messages? Are you tired of sending ineffective, irrelevant messages that don't get results? In this episode, our guest Laura Khalil will share the solution to help you achieve your desired outcome. She will provide valuable insights on how to avoid the pitfalls of bad cold outreach messages and offer practical tips to improve your approach. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your outreach strategy and start seeing better results. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:40 - Marketing vs Selling 00:04:30 - Preparing for Cold Outreach 00:09:03 - Choosing a Target Market 00:11:36 - How to Target with Cold Outreach 00:14:08 - Choosing the Right Target Market 00:15:54 - Defining Your Target Market 00:19:06 - Overcoming the Fear of Cold Outreach 00:23:21 - Avoiding Spammy Cold Outreach Messages 00:28:22 - Importance of Boundaries and Respect 00:29:06 - Building Receptive Relationships 00:30:19 - Quantity Matters in Cold Outreach 00:31:47 - Cold Outreach Works with Consistency 00:35:39 - Consistency and Progress over Perfection Connect with Laura Khalil on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurakhalil/ ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners.  Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs.  Book a free intro call to learn more  - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins LinkedIn for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://linkedinforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our LinkedIn for B2B Growth YouTube Channel  - https://www.youtube.com/@LinkedInForB2BGrowth #sales #socialselling #b2bgrowth

Have you ever found yourself stuck at life's crossroads, questioning your purpose? We're all familiar with that age-old question we first encountered as children: 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' But today, I challenge you to shift your focus from the future to the present. Let's replace that question with 'What do you want to do today?' As adults, we write our own life map, and it's time we shift our perspective on what it truly means to be alive.Join me as I share some personal insights from my journey of self-discovery. We'll explore the concept of a 'yes day' – a day dedicated to saying yes to what brings joy into our lives. Through these experiences, I've realized that what we're truly seeking is not a specific purpose or meaning in life, but the vibrant feeling of being fully alive. Is it really necessary for our purpose to be linked to our profession? Let's rethink the paradigms and reshape our lives to find what truly makes us feel alive. Our true purpose might just be the exhilaration of living in the present. So why wait for tomorrow? Let's seize today and live it on our own terms.Want to grab that Big Deal Energy? Grab our guide to exactly how Laura got her first $100,000 contract in 6 weeks at BraveByDesign.netFollow Laura on LinkedIn and InstagramSupport the showWeekly Tips on Growing and Monetizing your B2B Business--> go.bravebydesign.net/newsletterLEARN THE NON-SPAMMY WAY TO DO COLD OUTREACH ON LINKEDIN--> coldoutreachcure.comGIDDY UP BITCHES, WE RIDE AT DAWN MUGS AND APPAREL→ www.giddyupbitches.comTake Action Now!Learn more about The Kindling Project at our website: ...and join our Facebook group for women looking for that extra kindling to start their next big fire!Keep your passion ignited! Stoke the flames-subscribe to our YouTube for full uncut video versions of each episode & more!Contact us via email for further inquiries or discussions.

THANK YOU FOR 5 WONDERFUL YEARS OF FINDING BRAVE, HELPING US REACH THE MILESTONE OF OVER 500,000 DOWNLOADS, AND RANKING IN THE TOP 1.5% OF OVER 3 MILLION PODCASTS WORLDWIDE! We're so excited to bring you this special episode of Finding Brave which celebrates two big milestones that I am very proud of. Firstly, we're celebrating 5 years of continuous publication of this show and, secondly, reaching over 500,000 downloads! And we're thrilled to be ranked in the top 1.5% of over 3 million podcasts globally and to consistently list in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts all over the world. I am so grateful to all our amazing guests who have provided so much thought-provoking and informative content that enriches our lives, careers, and relationships. Today, you'll hear brief excerpts of the top 20 most popular episodes of the show since its inception. I hope you love them and find them thought-provoking and enriching, in your life, work and pursuits. I'm very grateful to you, our wonderful listeners, who've been so supportive and encouraging over the past years. Thank you again for all your interest and support of the show. It's been a true joy to bring it to you. I and my wonderful team send our deepest thanks, and we look forward to the next five years together! Here's to Finding Brave in your life every day!   Key Highlights From This Episode: •   Bestselling author Joseph Grenny explains why “80% of the problem (in communication) is pre-verbal.” [01:48] •  Why #1 vocal coach Cheryl Porter encourages you to believe in yourself without a doubt. [03:22] •  The vital importance of distinguishing between a job and a calling with Kathy Caprino. [05:05] •  How to turn your “mess into a message” and what has to happen first, according to success coach Anthony Trucks. [07:16] •  How learning to let go of the future can become a superpower in your life, with futurist April Rinne. [08:47] •  What it means to #1 Communication Coach Dorie Clark to build a “portfolio career”  and why that's essential for success today. [11:00] •  Why forgiveness expert Dr. Fred Luskin believes that you limit yourself when you take things “too personally.” [12:58] • Jason Marc Campbell explains why, in your sales, professional and business growth endeavors, you must not ever compromise on your true mission. [15:06] •  Five essential steps to take when you want change in your career with Kathy Caprino. [16:08] •  Top 100 Financial Advisor George Grombacher on the unforced errors you might be making in your personal finances. [18:18] •  How Simple Courage founder Heather Hubbard believes experimentation propels us  forward like no other action can. [20:45] •  Why Brave By Design founder Laura Khalil stresses that 30% of people won't like you and how understanding that fact frees us. [22:11] •  The importance of recognizing and understanding “privilege” as unearned benefits, with  coach and author Karen Catlin. [23:19] •   Financial coach Catherine Morgan's strategy for relinquishing guilt and shame around money. [25:13] •   How self-help guru Amy Morin defines mental strength and views it as a choice. [27:32] •   What Chief Storyteller Tony Vlahos means when he says your story must “have soul.” [28:34] •   Three aspects of a worthy goal, according to author Michael Bungay Stanier. [30:05] •   Entrepreneur Wendy Pease on the differences between men and women in business. [32:26] •   Why we need to resist some aspects of socialization in order to avoid mediocrity as explained by human performance expert Dr. Nate Zinsser. [33:25] •   Advice for finding clarity through experience, from performance coach Stu Massengill. [35:02]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: 186: How to Have Those Difficult But Crucial Conversations With Friends and Colleagues, with Joseph Grenny 187: #1 Vocal Coach on How to Pivot Your Creative Business and Soar, with Cheryl Porter 190: Free Audio Chapter 6 of The Most Powerful You: Losing Sight of Your Thrilling Dream for Your Life 192: Making A Powerful Identity Shift That Will Elevate Your Life, with Anthony Trucks 193: Using a "Flux" Mindset To Better Navigate The Future, with April Rinne 194: How Being A Long-Term Thinker Will Improve Your Life and Career, with Dorie Clark 195: How to Forgive Someone When You Feel You Can't, with Dr. Fred Luskin 196: How to Sell With Love (and Love Doing It), with Jason Marc Campbell 197: The 5 Biggest Blunders Career Changers Make 198: What's Really Holding Us Back From Earning and Having Exponentially More Money, with George Grombacher 201: Are The Stories You've Been Told Supporting or Suppressing You? with Heather Hubbard 202: Build Greater Business Success By Answering Three Key Questions, with Laura Khalil 204: How To Be a Better Ally at Work And Build an Inclusive Culture, with Karen Catlin 205: How To Build Financial Wellbeing Into the Heart of Your Life and Work, with Catherine Morgan 207: How to Build the Mental Strength You Need To Reach Your Great Potential, with Amy Morin 209: How to Tell a Riveting True Story About Who You Are and Why That Matters, with Tony Vlahos 210: How to Begin Doing Something That Matters, with Michael Bungay Stanier 211: Stepping Out From Corporate Life to Entrepreneurship By Buying a Business, with Wendy Pease 212: How Confidence Is the Key, and How You Can Get It, Build It, and Keep It, with Dr. Nate Zinsser 218: Find Your Direction and Fall In Love With What You Do, with Stu Massengill   Seize the Day and Take 40% off my three most popular 1:1 Career and Leadership Coaching Programs! 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One quick thing I'd love to share before you go is about my video training program for organizations and professionals, called “The MOST POWERFUL YOU” which is the companion to my book The Most Powerful You: 7 Bravery-Boosting Paths to Career Bliss.  I'm so thrilled that a division of the United Nations brought in The Most Powerful You program as a training tool for members of their staff and other amazing global organizations have done the same. This program brings to organizations real-world, research-based, and transformative training for leaders, teams, and professionals to help them close their leadership, confidence, and communication gaps so they can achieve their highest and most rewarding potential and success in their work and projects. Please take a look at what I'm teaching in The Most Powerful You training and LIVE course, and, if you feel the content would be instrumental for you and your teams, I hope you'll ask your HR and DEI managers to bring this training program to your company. It's truly transformational for work cultures and professionals everywhere, and it generates amazing results. Thank you so much, and here's to you becoming The Most Powerful You!   ——————— Calling all coaches! Do you run a coaching business that focuses on supporting professional women? If so, I've got some exciting news about supporting your coaching growth, success, and impact! Right now, we're opening the enrollment of my private (1:1) coaching training program called The Amazing Career Coach Certification, which is a 17-week, hands-on training program that certifies female coaches in my proprietary 16-step career growth model, which is perfect for coaches who want a deeper dive into learning powerful, proven coaching frameworks, concepts, and skills that teach the 16 most essential steps to build an amazing career that your clients need to know about. And this training will help you become far more effective and impactful in supporting women to thrive today in their jobs, roles, and careers. Through the program, you'll also get access to a powerful Small Business Acceleration program called The Rapid Growth Academy, delivered by my friend and colleague, award-winning business growth expert Matthew Pollard. Through Matthew's program, you'll be taught critical business and sales growth info that will help you grow your business success in the quickest way possible. In my view, there's nothing on the market like it for both new and more seasoned coaches because it targets the two critical aspects of success: how you support your clients to thrive, and just as importantly, how to grow your own business to the next level. For more information, visit certification.amazingcareerproject.com and check out the details. Join me this Winter!   ——————— Order Kathy's book The Most Powerful You today! In Australia and New Zealand, click here to order, elsewhere outside North America, click here, and in the UK, click here. If you enjoy the book, we'd so appreciate your giving the book a positive rating and review on Amazon! And check out Kathy's digital companion course The Most Powerful You, to help you close the 7 most damaging power gaps in the most effective way possible.  Kathy's Power Gaps Survey, Support To Build Your LinkedIn Profile To Great Success & Other Free Resources Kathy's TEDx Talk, Time To Brave Up & Free Career Path Self-Assessment Kathy's Amazing Career Project video training course & 6 Dominant Action Styles Quiz   ——————— Sponsor Highlight I'm thrilled that both Audible.com and Amazon Music are sponsors of Finding Brave! Take advantage of their great special offers and free trials today!   Audible Offer Amazon Music Offer   Quotes: “If you believe in yourself enough in the beginning, those people who believe in you will come along. Sometimes, you have to wait for them but you're not going to find them if you don't believe in yourself in the beginning.” — Cheryl Porter [0:04:14] “We are so caught up in needing to control THE future as we want it to play out that we actually miss all the different possible futures that may play out and how you might contribute to one of those.” — April Rinne [0:09:20] “If you're mission-driven, if you're an impact-driven entrepreneur, then every time you discount yourself, you're limiting the potential energy you can reinvest within your business.” — Jason Marc Campbell [0:15:31] “One of the lessons that I learned very early on in business is – 30% of people are just never going to like you.” — Laura Khalil [0:22:31]  “Mental strength is a choice. It's all about what you choose to do every day [and] getting control of the way you think, feel, and behave.” — Amy Morin [0:28:12] “The way you get clarity in your life is through experiencing, not thinking.” — Stu Massengill [0:36:26]   Watch our Finding Brave episodes on YouTube! Don't forget – you can experience each Finding Brave episode in both audio and video formats! Check out new and recent episodes on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/kathycaprino. And please leave us a comment and a thumbs up if you like the show!

Did you ever ask yourself what is the definition of insanity? When did realize that you can't change others but you can change yourself? Did you ask yourself do you want to be a victim of your history or a master of your destiny? In this week's episode, Melissa and Monica have the opportunity to talk to Laura Khalil. Laura is the CEO and owner of A Brave by Design. Brave by Design is a business that advocates for female entrepreneurs for financial justice. Laura shares her journey when she started in Silicon Valley in a male-dominated industry. Laura shares that over time working in her industry she asked herself what the definition of insanity was as she kept getting the same results.  Professionally she continued to go from job to job expecting that each job would be better. She finally realized that she could not change others but instead change herself. With great clarity, she found she was not the problem, instead, it was her situation that was the problem. Through pain and acceptance, she listened to her truth and wanted to own her own business.  Initially, she felt isolated because talking about finances brought on feelings of shame and avoidance. As she continued to listen to her whisper (more like roar) Laura began working with women and women-owned businesses. She knew that their worth was immeasurable. Be prepared to feel empowered and ignited by Laura and her journey to finding her truth in a male-dominated industry. In addition to her truth, she realized her courage and strength while being willing to rise above and face challenges and adversity.Find Laura here!LinkedInInstagramPodcastWebsiteOther resources mentioned..."The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron https://g.co/kgs/2GbHbbJoseph Campbell Foundation https://jcf.org/Learn more about The Kindling Project at our website: ...and join our Facebook group for women looking for that extra kindling to start their next big fire!Keep your passion ignited! Stoke the flames-subscribe today so you'll never miss an episode..

It can sometimes feel like a stiff headwind is holding you back from advancing your career. This may be related to gender, ethnicity, religion, age, or many other factors that underly unconscious bias. What can you do to take control of your career trajectory? In this episode of the Career Confidante, host Marie Zimenoff welcomes Laura Khalil. Laura shares her secrets from speaking and coaching others to develop the habit of courage to achieve their dreams. If you want inspiration and strategies for dealing with microaggressions and double standards that stand in the way of your career advancement or job search, listen in!

It can sometimes feel like a stiff headwind is holding you back from advancing your career. This may be related to gender, ethnicity, religion, age, or many other factors that underly unconscious bias. What can you do to take control of your career trajectory? In this episode of the Career Confidante, host Marie Zimenoff welcomes Laura Khalil. Laura shares her secrets from speaking and coaching others to develop the habit of courage to achieve their dreams. If you want inspiration and strategies for dealing with microaggressions and double standards that stand in the way of your career advancement or job search, listen in!

Have you recently been laid off? Do you feel valued in your current role? Are you thinking about leaving your job to become an entrepreneur? Your human capital is one of the biggest drivers of your financial plan.  In this episode, Melissa Joy, CFP, ® and Laura Khalil discuss how female entrepreneurs can rebalance the scales of financial justice in their favor and get paid their worth. After cutting her teeth in Silicon Valley, and collecting an unofficial PhD in “Getting Laid Off,” Laura Khalil left the full-time world in 2013 to become an independent consultant. Today she's turned her attention to helping women go after that “big deal energy” and grow their consulting businesses.  Resources:Learn more about Laura Khalil and Brave-By-Design.Learn more about Melissa Joy, CFP ® and Pearl Planning.Listen to the Brave by Design podcast HERE. Listen to Episode 79: Winning Resumes with Brooke Kent.Links are being provided for information purposes only. The information herein is general and educational in nature and should not be considered legal or tax advice. Tax laws and regulations are complex and subject to change, which can materially impact investment results. Pearl Planning cannot guarantee that the information herein is accurate, complete, or timely. Pearl Planning makes no warranties with regard to such information or results obtained by its use and disclaims any liability arising out of your use of, or any tax position taken in reliance on, such information. Consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific situation. Please note, changes in tax laws or regulations may occur at any time and could substantially impact your situation. Pearl Planning financial advisors do not render advice on tax matters. You should discuss any tax matters with the appropriate professional.

This is a conversation I have been looking forward to having for quite a while because my guest, Laura Khalil specializes in helping female consultants make $250K. First off,   I was intensely curious, why $250K,  when the majority of business coaches and consultants are talking about helping their clients hit 6-figures or 7-figures?  I already knew that the skills and strategies that get you to 100k are not going to get you to 250k, but when you are not promoting group programs, courses, or having the leverage and scale convo, what else is there?  Well, this is where we are going in today's super exciting conversation.  I am so rarely speechless, but it literally happened in this interview because of all I learned from Laura and can't wait to share with you. Laura pulls back the curtain on:Why 88% of consultants top off at $113k, and what she does differently The majority of consultants experience feast or famine cycles in businessWhy most marketing is bullshit and what she teaches her clients insteadHow she manages to work a lot fewer hours than her less well-paid peersA different way to look at scaling your consulting business The flat tire analogy that puts it all in perspective Mic Drop Moment:  “The secret to earning $250K as a consultant is not a secret.  You need to become highly referable.” Laura Khalil If you'd like to connect with Laura Khalil, here are a few ways to do so:Elevate mastermind: https://bravebydesign.mykajabi.com/elevateWebsite: https://www.bravebydesign.net/Podcast: https://apple.co/3Ots7F7Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurakhalil/Also mentioned in this episode:  “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz Is there a gap between where you are and where you want to be?  Do you know why?  Take the quiz and get your personalized result, and what to do about it! What's Holding You Back?https://bit.ly/obstaclesquizThinking about working with Diann? If you need the focused attention on your business & life that is only available through 1:1 coaching, click here to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with Diann to see if her 12-week private coaching program is right for you. Free Consultation for 1:1 Coaching Want to add yourself to the waitlist for our next round of coaching groups?  There is no obligation, but if you want to get more information, you need to be on the list, so click here: Group Coaching Waitlist The Driven Woman Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedrivenwoman/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachdiannwingert/ Before you bounce, don't forget to leave a review of The Driven Woman Podcast, I'd love to read it on a future episode!    Apple: https://apple.co/2BZDFzcAndroid: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-driven-woman-1194485

This is a conversation I have been looking forward to having for quite a while because my guest, Laura Khalil specializes in helping female consultants make $250K. First off, I was intensely curious, why $250K, when the majority of business coaches and consultants are talking about helping their clients hit 6-figures or 7-figures? I already knew that the skills and strategies that get you to 100k are not going to get you to 250k, but when you are not promoting group programs, courses, or having the leverage and scale convo, what else is there? Well, this is where we are going in today's super exciting conversation. I am so rarely speechless, but it literally happened in this interview because of all I learned from Laura and can't wait to share with you. Laura pulls back the curtain on:Why 88% of consultants top off at $113k, and what she does differently The majority of consultants experience feast or famine cycles in businessWhy most marketing is bullshit and what she teaches her clients insteadHow she manages to work a lot fewer hours than her less well-paid peersA different way to look at scaling your consulting business The flat tire analogy that puts it all in perspective Mic Drop Moment: “The secret to earning $250K as a consultant is not a secret. You need to become highly referable.” Laura Khalil If you'd like to connect with Laura Khalil, here are a few ways to do so:Elevate mastermind: https://bravebydesign.mykajabi.com/elevateWebsite: https://www.bravebydesign.net/Podcast: https://apple.co/3Ots7F7Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurakhalil/Also mentioned in this episode: “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz Is there a gap between where you are and where you want to be? Do you know why? Take the quiz and get your personalized result, and what to do about it! What's Holding You Back?https://bit.ly/obstaclesquizThinking about working with Diann? If you need the focused attention on your business & life that is only available through 1:1 coaching, click here to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with Diann to see if her 12-week private coaching program is right for you. Free Consultation for 1:1 Coaching Want to add yourself to the waitlist for our next round of coaching groups? There is no obligation, but if you want to get more information, you need to be on the list, so click here: Group Coaching Waitlist The Driven Woman Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedrivenwoman/Instagram:

On this episode of The DEB Show, Nicole Iacovoni, Laura Khalil, and Emma Lyons join host Debra Eckerling to talk about money goals.  Nicole Iacovoni is a Financial Therapist and Licensed Psychotherapist, Date Your Money, Laura Khalil is a High-Performance Business Coach, Brave by Design, and Emma Lyons is an Intuitive Money Healer, Experience True Self. Nicole, Laura, and Emma have all faced financial challenges and turned things around; they are each on a mission to empower others with better money habits.

Today's guest, Laura Khalil is helping ambitious female entrepreneurs rebalance the scales of financial justice by getting paid what they are worth and becoming booked out. In this episode we talk about how to approach sales and make the money you deserve in your small business by rethinking what sales actually is.Before you hear from Laura, I share about behind the scenes of me growing my business over the past 3 years. YUP, Eclectic Designs .CO has officially turned 3 as of the January 13th, 2022!

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! “Cash loves clarity, and the clearer that you can be on who you serve, what you provide, and how you help, the more referable you will become, the easier it becomes for people to talk about you, and the easier it becomes for business to come to you. That's how we transform businesses.” - Laura Khalil There are key pitfalls that coaches, consultants, and creatives make when growing their businesses, but today's Finding Brave expert guest shows how it is possible to accelerate growth with just a few small, key shifts. In this episode, she reveals three simple questions that business owners can ask that will provide predictable revenue, and consistent growth. Laura Khalil is the founder of Brave by Design and her key focus is on rebalancing the scales of financial justice for women. Laura helps consultants and creatives move from burned out to building thriving businesses filled with ideal clients, in only 30 minutes a day - even if they hate sales and marketing. As a business owner, you will find it requires bravery to ask and answer these questions and implement the changes necessary, but the strategies and perspectives that Laura discusses today will help you move down the path to getting what you want, and what you deserve through offering your great work in service of others. For more information about today's guest, visit: https://www.bravebydesign.net/ 

Business coach Laura Khalil shares strategies for having predictable monthly revenue from the clients you most want and escaping the feast-or-famine cycle.

In episode 11 of Work Mom Says: Don't Be an Idiot, Join Work Mom (Lori Jo Vest) and two seasoned professionals, John Reed of Rain BDM and Laura Khalil of Brave by Design, in a conversation about Idiot Bosses. The most common question Work Mom gets is "I work for an idiot! How can I make this work?" The answer? Sometimes you can, and sometimes, you can't. (Or you shouldn't.) The post Episode 11 – Practice on a Harmless Idiot appeared first on Work Mom Says.

Word-of-mouth referrals are doubly good: they're less expensive than marketing-generated leads and, because they often come from existing customers, they tend to be better qualified. We'd all love to get more referrals, wouldn't we? But how do we build up a referral business, especially if we're starting out with just a couple of clients? In this episode, business coach Laura Khalil will step us through the process she goes through with her clients. You'll learn how smart business owners lay the foundation required to build a sturdy referral-based business. Marketing tactics discussed in this episode include: Referral marketingSocial media strategyMarketing funnels

Over and over again, we hear Detroit artists ask how they can take their passion and turn it into a full-time business that provides a livable salary. Laura Khalil, host of the Brave by Design podcast and business consultant, talks to Seth and Becky about how artists can make this dream a reality.

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Do your clients bring joy into your life - not in the form of the money they give you, but in terms of their presence in your life? Contrary to popular belief, entrepreneurship is a JOB and a freaking hard one. But, surrounding yourself with people that fill you up with laughter, support, or comfort? It can mean the difference between self-employment that feels like a slog and an empire that feeds your soul. This week, Annie P. is joined by one of her very favorite humans, Laura Khalil. Laura is an expert on the sweet spot where communication, marketing, and ideal clients converge. Together, they talk about how to foster joyful relationships, find better peers, and bounce back from haters - before diving into the pancake-making, drill-carrying legend known as Uncle Buck. *Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language. Connect with Laura through her website, Instagram and LinkedIn and don't forget to check out her amazing podcast, Brave By Design! Check out these fabulous Etsy finds for Uncle Buck lovers, each made and sold by independent artists. Tired of feeling sleazy when you sell - or avoiding "the ask" altogether? Annie P.'s free masterclass is for you. 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!

Have you ever looked at someone who is seemingly doing it all and wondered, how do they do so much? The answer may be that they have a system to keep them moving forward. On today’s episode, Laura Khalil, a communications expert, skilled interviewer and host of the Top 125 Apple Podcast, Brave by Design, teaches us how to create a system to be brave and do the work that scares us or typically stops us from moving forward. She shares the process she takes her clients through to help them avoid the dreaded “Not yet” excuse that can prolong us from starting something new. She also talks about how to get more conscious about destructive patterns we have, how the body can help us make better decisions, and how to determine what projects are worth it and which aren’t. More about Laura: Laura Khalil has consulted with some of the world's most recognizable brands on marketing including Intel, GE, Twitter and more. Through her boutique agency, Podcast Brand Lab, she helps businesses grow their brand and client list and get booked solid through podcasting. Learn more about Laura Khalil here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Laura Khalil is someone that's been misunderstood in her career & found that "liabilities" were actually leadership strengths. She helps others reach their full potential through mindset work & more!

“When we can start to identify, really tap into and have the courage to express those qualities of who we really are, that’s when we really come alive. That’s when we get the freedom to fully experience life in all of its glory.” - Spencer SnakardWhat does it take to be truly fulfilled in life? This can be tricky if we aren’t sure what it will take to feel this way, or where to even start along our journey. That’s why I’m speaking with today’s Brave By Design expert guest about what is most often holding us back from living our dream life, and what to do to determine what it is that we really want moving forward.Spencer Snakard is a mindset coach, transformational trainer, and motivational speaker for entrepreneurs who are ready to stop struggling and instead create the thriving business and life of their dreams. She helps her clients achieve the kind of life filled with financial freedom and doing the work they love with passion, purpose, and profits, without ever having to give up what matters most to them.This conversation with Spencer was so impactful, and she even shares exercises and insights that you most likely won’t hear talked about elsewhere. It is my hope that anyone listening can benefit from what she shares today, whether you are looking for more happiness in your personal or professional life - or in both. Connect with Spencer: https://spencersnakard.com/Connect with Laura Khalil online:instagram.com/iambravebydesignlinkedIn.com/in/LauraKhalilLearn the five habits that help women rise:http://bravebydesign.net/fivehabits Invite Laura to speak at your live or virtual event http://bravebydesign.netWhat You’ll Hear In This Episode: How Spencer quickly found the world of coaching after studying psychology in school - and never looked back [2:04]The things that stop most people from doing what they really want to do in life [6:24]Where identity comes into play, and the reasons that some people struggle to shed theirs in order to grow [9:54]How to know where to even get started getting to where you want to go, and the specific questions to be asking yourself along the way [11:26]The ways to identify if what you think that you want is what you really want [16:02]Why checking in with yourself in this process is key, and Spencer’s tips for doing this in the most effective way possible [21:01]Additional Links & Resources:Spencer’s Free Mindset Masterclass Schedule a Call with Spencer For More Information on Her Business Breakthrough Program Her Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube Channel The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. CoveySupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/bravebydesign)

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“The premise behind working with difficult people is that nobody is difficult until you label them difficult. So the word ‘difficult’ is not a fact, it is a label.” - Kris PlachyWhen leading a team, or working as part of one, not all people will be the same. It takes awareness and skill to recognize each individual’s personality traits, and to work as effectively and efficiently with that person. That’s why in today’s Brave By Design we are talking to an Entrepreneurial Management guru who helps leaders lead a successful well-rounded team, and the advice she shares here today can prove invaluable to any member of an organization. Kris Plachy is THE thought leader and expert for Entrepreneurial Management. Known for her simple, honest and authentic style, Kris has poured her life’s work into learning about, understanding and then guiding leaders through the tricky path of learning how to lead a team. In a space where there is a lot of “noise” and advice, Kris has designed the “how to” of team & CEO leadership through her unparalleled How to CEO for Female Entrepreneurs course and coaching integration program. Kris provides actionable strategy combined with insights from her years of experience in leading others, and I’m sure all listeners will enjoy, and learn from what she has to share in this episode. Connect with Kris: https://krisplachy.com/Connect with Laura Khalil online:instagram.com/iambravebydesignlinkedIn.com/in/LauraKhalilLearn the five habits that help women rise:http://bravebydesign.net/fivehabits Invite Laura to speak at your live or virtual event http://bravebydesign.netWhat You’ll Hear In This Episode: How Kris became an expert in this field and the extensive hands on experience she has working with difficult people [1:58] Specific challenges that women face in a male-dominated workplace [5:12]A powerful reframe you can make to realize that “difficult” is only a label we attach to other people [8:30]The viral post blog post Kris wrote that affirmed people are needing more knowledge on how to work with difficult people, and how this led to her writing a book on the topic [10:05]Some of the most important things to acknowledge when one is moving into a leadership role that can help improve the relationships with others in the organization [17:25] Five core things to focus on in order to help you have the firing conversation, if needed [19:46]Additional Links & Resources:Kris’s Do You Know How to CEO? Quiz & Course, How to CEO for Female Entrepreneurs Her Podcast Kris’ LinkedIn Article, Five Truths for Dealing with Difficult People & Book (of the same name)Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/bravebydesign)

“We have this physical expression of our internal narrative, and then we have an internal expression of our physical narrative. The real rub and compression comes between the alignment of those two things. What’s the story that’s happening inside of me, and what’s the story that’s happening outside of me? How can I reconcile these two things and bring them into alignment?” - Melanie Weller Would you like to open the door to better health performance? In today’s episode of Brave By Design I am talking with a special guest who can help us do this through innovative ways, as she reveals the bridge between our narratives and our physical experience. Melanie Weller is redefining connection and alignment to help you think bigger about the impact and potential of your voice from physical, mythological, and cosmological perspectives, focusing on the vagus nerve as the pathway between these aspects.She helps voice professionals and professionals that want to empower and optimize their voice get in the zone, where their skill, talent, and ability are visible and magnetic. She is a Physical Therapist, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Athletic Trainer and Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults.Melanie’s clinical specialty is decompressing the vagus nerve, which innervates the voice and much more. She connects the physical body with both mythology, which was a mode of transmitting scientific information and identifying the stress-related, spiritual underpinnings of physical dysfunction, and with the mechanics of the Earth and cosmos, for which there is increasing scientific evidence.If you’d like to learn more about the vagus nerve and the fascinating topics that Melanie shares about in this episode, I’d encourage you to visit her website to get the free resources that she mentions.Connect with Melanie: http://www.melanieweller.com/Connect with Laura Khalil online:instagram.com/iambravebydesignlinkedIn.com/in/LauraKhalilLearn the five habits that help women rise:http://bravebydesign.net/fivehabits Invite Laura to speak at your live or virtual event http://bravebydesign.netWhat You’ll Hear In This Episode: Melanie’s personal story and the multi-faceted journey that she has been on [2:00]What exactly is the vagus nerve, and how she combines astrology and mythology into her practice around it [8:44]How to identify when your vagus nerve is not working well, plus ways that busy women may be able to identify if they have one that is pinched [9:51]Where and how you can start advocating for yourself through the vagus nerve [20:08]Side effects to watch for, and how often you should practice these techniques [22:54]The most common reason people would use the vagus nerve compression techniques that Melanie describes in this episode [29:39]How you can expand your knowledge on the vagus nerve, and get more valuable content from Melanie [33:23]Additional Links & Resources:Get Melanie’s Free Resources Her LinkedIn & InstagramMelanie’s Facebook, Twitter &

“Oftentimes when you want to make a change in your life, you hear a little whisper. You ignore it, it gets a little louder, and then you ignore it again. You do not make the change until it is screaming in your ear, and then you quickly make a change when you start hearing that in your gut and in your intuition. Start planning for it now, and don’t wait until it’s a scream and you can’t take it anymore.” As the year progresses and we still find ourselves in the midst of a global pandemic, many people are reflecting on their lives and careers. This is why I’m bringing back a returning guest expert to Brave By Design, Cheryl Czach, to talk more about this challenging time and to share the three questions to ask yourself if you do find yourself in this situation.As a business leader, Cheryl Czach has been guiding professionals through their work and life journeys for over 20 years. Her passion for coaching employees, at all levels of the organization, to reach their personal and professional goals led her to start her own coaching practice, as well as pursue her coaching credentials through the International Coaching Federation.Cheryl’s professional experience includes executive leadership in human resources, finance, operations, business development, organizational growth, strategy development, staffing / recruiting, and entrepreneurship. She brings this tactical experience to her coaching practice, which allows her to fully understand her client’s organizations and how individual contributors support the whole.This powerful conversation with Cheryl will show you not only how to reflect on and assess where you are right now in your career, but it will give you the steps to push past the fears of moving forward.Connect with Cheryl: https://cherylczachcoaching.com/Connect with Laura Khalil online:instagram.com/iambravebydesignlinkedIn.com/in/LauraKhalilLearn the five habits that help women rise:http://bravebydesign.net/fivehabits Invite Laura to speak at your live or virtual event http://bravebydesign.netWhat You’ll Hear In This Episode: How this time of forced pause due to the pandemic has caused many of us to re-evaluate what we really want in life [2:53]A look at Cheryl’s journey from leadership coach to career transition coach [3:58]A way to start determining what is next for you, starting with a deep dive into your values [5:30]Cheryl talks about self-image and how to overcome the worries of what others will think [10:09] Her strategies for being realistic while making a plan [16:52]Why you always needs to be listening to the whisper inside of you, and what can happen when you don’t [20:56] Additional Links & Resources:Cheryl’s Facebook & LinkedInHer Previous Appearance on Brave By DesignAtomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James ClearSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/bravebydesign)

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“Get curious, get involved, and I think everybody would like to be doing more. I know that I am not doing enough, but awareness is the place where it starts. You’re not going to go out and take a big action unless you’re aware that this is something that needs to be addressed.” - Hassan HodgesWith the US election right around the corner and tensions at an all-time high, I wanted to bring someone on the podcast to help tackle the issues about race, and to share the importance of getting out to vote and having your voice heard. Hassan Hodges spent 20 years telling himself that photography should just be an expensive hobby. The flood gates opened for him in 2019 though when he saw the joy he could spread by showing people the world as he sees it.Hassan was born in a small village in Sierra Leone, and his American parents were former Peace Corps Volunteers who had stayed overseas building schools and doing other community development work. He lived in Sierra Leone and Liberia before moving to New Jersey while in elementary school, and he says this is where his compassion and dedication to doing work that matters was hatched. In this episode Hassan reveals his own perspectives that were formed during his childhood to current day, and we covered so many critical topics in this wide-ranging conversion. I’m so happy that he was able to join me here on Brave By Design so that I could share these insights with you.Connect with Hassan: https://www.hassanhodgesphotography.com/Connect with Laura Khalil online:instagram.com/iambravebydesignlinkedIn.com/in/LauraKhalilLearn the five habits that help women rise:http://bravebydesign.net/fivehabits Invite Laura to speak at your live or virtual event http://bravebydesign.netWhat You’ll Hear In This Episode: Hassan’s own experiences being biracial and how it’s differed depending on who he was with at the time [5:58]The ways he’s realized that he’s been “colorblind” in certain situations, and what he’s now doing about this [13:46]Why it is so important to see differences and to not only have a singular perspective [22:14]How we can each start to get curious, and then get involved [26:50]A fascinating look at what happened in a past Liberian government coup, plus why this is so relevant in the United States at this current time [28:15]Additional Links & Resources:Hassan’s Instagram, Facebook & LinkedInSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/bravebydesign)

Get the free video series on The Five Habits That Help Women Rise:http://bravebydesign.net/fivehabitsLearn more about working with Laura one-on-one:https://www.bravebydesign.net/private-coachingInvite Laura to speak at your live or virtual event https://www.bravebydesign.net/work-togetherConnect with Laura Khalil online:instagram.com/iambravebydesignlinkedIn.com/in/LauraKhalilSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/bravebydesign)

“Don’t be afraid to breathe, don’t be afraid to slow down and don’t be afraid to ask somebody to poke you every now and then, because the reality is we can all use a little help right now. There’s nothing shameful about it, but at the same time I think everyone around us can use our help, so let’s do it.” - Alyssa DverWith the turbulent times we are all experiencing this year, who wouldn’t want to be more comfortable, calm and in control? That’s why I’ve invited past guest Alyssa Dver back to the podcast to share her insights, because she is an expert on confidence and had so much great wisdom to share with us the last time she was here. Alyssa Dver is the Chief Confidence Officer, CEO and co-founder of the American Confidence Institute (ACI) which shares science-based ways to sustainably increase personal, academic & professional confidence. Today’s episode is a fascinating look at now only how we can all become more comfortable with our own circumstances, but also how we can promote confidence in ourselves, and as a result make the world a more confident place for everyone. Connect with Alyssa: https://www.americanconfidenceinstitute.com/ or http://alyssadver.com/Connect with Laura Khalil online:instagram.com/iambravebydesignlinkedIn.com/in/LauraKhalilLearn the five habits that help women rise:http://bravebydesign.net/fivehabits Invite Laura to speak at your live or virtual event http://bravebydesign.netWhat You’ll Hear In This Episode: A look at what a confident brain is doing [3:33]How we can begin to feel confident when our brains are overtaxed, especially with what is happening in 2020 [6:00]The incredible benefits of slowing down your speech while in conversation with someone else [9:25]Some ways to identify people who are struggling with confidence, and how they may react to you [16:48]What you can do to give people confidence, plus why it is important and will always “circle back” [22:13]Alyssa’s valuable advice for anyone looking to boost their confidence - starting today [26:30]Additional Links & Resources:Alyssa’s TEDx TalkHer Latest Book, Confidence is a Choice: Real Science. Superhero Impact. All Of Her Other Works The In Confidence PodcastAlyssa’s Previous Appearance on Brave By DesignSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/bravebydesign)

Get the free video series on The Five Habits That Help Women Rise:http://bravebydesign.net/fivehabitsLearn more about working with Laura one-on-one:https://www.bravebydesign.net/private-coachingInvite Laura to speak at your live or virtual event https://www.bravebydesign.net/work-togetherConnect with Laura Khalil online:instagram.com/iambravebydesignlinkedIn.com/in/LauraKhalilSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/bravebydesign)

“It’s not this or that, it’s always a little bit of everything. The question you should be asking is why are you seeing this truth, instead of the one that makes you happy? The point of everything is joy, and yoga serves you so that you can live a joyful life. You don’t serve yoga, and it doesn’t owe you anything.” - Eli WalkerI’m so excited to be bringing you this episode of Brave By Design, where I speak with a powerful woman whose mission is to challenge social norms and provide you with tools for self-empowerment to cultivate personal joy. Eli Walker originally created Divine Your Story™ in the summer of 2017 as a teaching method to help individuals rethink their relationship with joy. She deployed this in the form of yoga retreats, workshops, and one-on-one Happiness Consulting.Later in 2017, she launched her second company, Drunk Yoga®, which quickly rose to international acclaim. As a result of its swift success, she shifted her focus to pioneering a new genre of yoga that “intoxicated” convention by infusing the practice with the social ritual of a happy hour for the purpose of igniting joy through tangible connection to community. Connect with Eli: http://eliwalkerprojects.com/ Connect with Laura Khalil online:instagram.com/iambravebydesignlinkedIn.com/in/LauraKhalilLearn the five habits that help women rise:http://bravebydesign.net/fivehabits Invite Laura to speak at your live or virtual event http://bravebydesign.netWhat You’ll Hear In This Episode: What inspired Eli to bring Drunk Yoga to the world [2:02]The type of yoga she discovered while traveling the globe that quite literally changed her life [13:12]How Eli and her team teach joy through both yoga and community building [17:11]Her thoughts on becoming an “overnight success” [23:00]The way Eli shed certain relationships as she rose - and how you can do the same [33:22] Additional Links & Resources:Eli and Drunk Yoga on InstagramHer Book, Drunk Yoga: 50 Wine & Yoga Poses to Lift Your Spirit(s)Divine Your Story™Katonah YogaSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/bravebydesign)

“You have all these different ways of communicating, and basically it’s understanding the context of the individual and why they have that context. I tell you, I think the best de-escalator of all situations is having non-judgmental curiosity.” - Robin Dreeke You may remember a very popular past guest of Brave By Design, Robin Dreeke, who was here earlier this year to discuss how to trust people and build healthy relationships. I’m happy to have him back today to dive even deeper into this topic, which I think is particularly important during this current US election cycle. Robin has spent a lot of time talking with people who don’t agree with each other, and in the process he has learned to work with them, which is why I think I think he’s the ideal person to be giving his thoughts to us. Robin Dreeke is a best-selling author, professional speaker, trainer, facilitator, and retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program. Robin has taken his life's work of recruiting spies and broken down the art of leadership, communication, and relationship building into Five Steps to TRUST and Six Signs of who you can TRUST.I love following Robin’s content on social media, and we especially need his level-headed, reasonable and insightful commentary now more than ever. Connect with Robin: https://www.peopleformula.com/Connect with Laura Khalil online:instagram.com/iambravebydesignlinkedIn.com/in/LauraKhalilLearn the five habits that help women rise:http://bravebydesign.net/fivehabits Invite Laura to speak at your live or virtual event http://bravebydesign.netWhat You’ll Hear In This Episode: When he feels things shifted in the world, and the impact that a 24-hour news cycle has had on us as a society [3:41]Robin’s background in working with people, and some of the big lessons he has taken from his experiences [6:36]What he feels is the best way to de-escalate any situation, plus the dangerous impact of negative emotions on healthy relationships [9:29]The 4 things to say and do to shift every conversation you have from focusing on you, to focusing on the other person [13:00]Why Robin believes that self-awareness is the true key to success in life [21:16]How to talk to someone who shuts down around the issues that exist with race, and to encourage them to keep having the conversation [28:14]The ways that understanding each other’s definitions and language can help us adapt in these challenging and fast-changing times [37:10] Additional Links & Resources:Robin’s LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram & YouTubeHis Videos & Podcasts All of Robin’s Books His Previous Appearance on Brave By DesignSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/bravebydesign)

“If you are assertive, you are basically owning your self-worth and allowing yourself to live your full self and your full life. That’s really what it is, and it’s going to help you make decisions because you won’t be too afraid to make decisions that actually support you and support your life. It’s going to help you to be able to actually build what you most want, whether it’s in your business or your personal life.” - Deb ZahnAlthough often misunderstood, assertiveness is something that can help you daily in your professional, and personal life. However, being assertive is not the same as being aggressive, and today’s Brave By Design guest explains the key differences and what we need to know in order to be assertive, but in the right way. ​Deb Zahn is the founder of Craft of Consulting, a one-stop resource to learn the ins and outs of becoming a widely successful, in-demand consultant while living the life you want. Craft of Consulting is for consultants by consultants, and Deb shares her decade-worth of knowledge about how to excel as a consultant in addition to an abundance of insider access to consultants who have cracked the code to business success and life balance. ​As you’ll hear in this episode, assertiveness can change your life and business and the way you feel about yourself and others, and Deb gained key insights from learning self-defense which shifted her perspective completely - and can do the same for you.Connect with Deb: https://www.craftofconsulting.com/Connect with Laura Khalil online:instagram.com/iambravebydesignlinkedIn.com/in/LauraKhalilLearn the five habits that help women rise:http://bravebydesign.net/fivehabits Invite Laura to speak at your live or virtual event http://bravebydesign.netWhat You’ll Hear In This Episode: What benefits to your self-worth will come from gaining more assertiveness [1:30]How to face fear and plan for that feel of retreat that will come [2:21]Steps to plan for a situation that requires assertiveness [11:55]How Deb manages her assertiveness craft, and is constantly evolving it in the process [14:35]The way that self-defense transitioned and helped her with her own assertiveness [19:33] Additional Links & Resources: Craft of Consulting on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter & InstagramDeb’s Resources Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/bravebydesign)

Laura Khalil is a speaker and trainer focused on teaching courageous leadership skills to help women and allies succeed inside and outside the corporate world. A two-time entrepreneur working with Fortune 500 companies, Laura's programs and coaching encompass real-life experience navigating complex organizational structures. Combined with science-backed research in emotional intelligence, neurobiology and communication, Laura helps women become leaders, make more money, and have people knocking down their door with opportunities. She has worked with Intel, GE, Twitter, Forbes, WeWork, Creative Mornings and many more. Laura is also the host of Brave by Design, a podcast that helps ambitious women rise and thrive.   During the show, we discuss:   ● Importance of leadership in business ● Traits of exceptional leaders ● Qualities that successful leaders have in common ● Becoming a badass leader ● Effective leadership skills ● Why empathy is essential in being a great leader ● Becoming the visionary for your business ● What Imposter Syndrome is ● Why people have Imposter Syndrome ● Overcoming Imposter Syndrome ● How goals help a person become a badass leader ● How a badass leader handles disagreements and miscommunications with the team ● How an exceptional leader responds to criticisms ● How badass leaders face challenges ● Importance of asking for feedback on leadership Show resources: https://www.bravebydesign.net/ https://twitter.com/4ceofbadassery https://www.instagram.com/forceofbadassery/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurakhalil/

Get the free video series on The Five Habits That Help Women Rise:http://bravebydesign.net/fivehabitsLearn more about working with Laura one-on-one:https://www.bravebydesign.net/private-coachingInvite Laura to speak at your live or virtual event https://www.bravebydesign.net/work-togetherConnect with Laura Khalil online:instagram.com/iambravebydesignlinkedIn.com/in/LauraKhalilSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/bravebydesign)

“Every city with at least 100,000 people is capable of building a healthy and vibrant startup community. I’ve evolved that belief to make the assertion that every city with at least 100,000 people needs a healthy startup community as part of the infrastructure of the city. It’s not the only thing that keeps a city healthy, but it’s an important part of the continual renewal, growth, development and evolution of the city.” - Brad Feld Regardless of where you live in the world, having a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem in your city is crucial, in so many ways. Today’s Brave By Design expert guest is an entrepreneur, investor and author who focuses on building strong and healthy entrepreneurial ecosystems in your city, and he has so many great insights about this subject to share in this episode. Brad Feld has been an early-stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-founding Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures. Brad is also a co-founder of Techstars.Brad is a writer and speaker on the topics of venture capital investing and entrepreneurship. He’s written a number of books as part of the Startup Revolution series and writes the blog Feld Thoughts.Brad holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Management Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Brad is also an art collector and long-distance runner. He has completed 25 marathons as part of his mission to finish a marathon in each of the 50 states.Connect with Brad: https://feld.com/Connect with Laura Khalil online:instagram.com/iambravebydesignlinkedIn.com/in/LauraKhalilLearn the five habits that help women rise:http://bravebydesign.net/fivehabits Invite Laura to speak at your live or virtual event http://bravebydesign.netWhat You’ll Hear In This Episode: The way that Brad got his start on the journey in entrepreneurship and investing [4:50] What a healthy startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem will look like [9:37] The role that the city itself must play in order to foster a working ecosystem [13:44]How we can create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment when trying to build a healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem [21:28]The steps that Brad himself has taken to inform himself, and take action on gender equity [24:42]Why cities, and individuals, need to be looking forward decades when planning for a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem [31:24]Additional Links & Resources:All of Brad’s Books National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT)United Way’s 21-Day Equity Challenge Eric Ries (The Lean Startup) & Steve BlankSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/bravebydesign)

Get the free video series on The Five Habits That Help Women Rise:http://bravebydesign.net/fivehabitsLearn more about working with Laura one-on-one:https://www.bravebydesign.net/private-coachingInvite Laura to speak at your live or virtual event https://www.bravebydesign.net/work-togetherConnect with Laura Khalil online:instagram.com/iambravebydesignlinkedIn.com/in/LauraKhalilSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/bravebydesign)Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/bravebydesign)

“You know it when you feel it. You know it when you hit upon it. You know it when your boundary has been crossed. You feel it, and your body tells you. When you dig into what that is about and why your body is being activated, and then you figure out how to articulate it, actually articulating your boundary can become a bridge to connection.” - Lisa DempseyBoundary setting is a topic that is often misunderstood, and even feared. Today’s Brave By Design guest reveals how a lack of boundaries will affect your professional life, and the reasons why boundaries always need to be kept top of mind in your personal and professional life. Done the right way, boundaries don’t need to be feared, but rather can serve as an effective tool for connecting with others.For the best part of two decades, Lisa Dempsey worked as a Human Resources Executive with a variety of International Board and C-Suite leaders, helping them develop their global teams and deliver strategic change and transformation through the power of people.Today, she is a courageous and compassionate leader who loves empowering people to discover their own strengths and awaken their own inner leader in order to live, love and lead out loud. Her passion is to amplify the strengths of others so they can consistently come from a place of greatness and live, love and lead out loud with purpose and courageous authenticity.It wasn’t always this way for Lisa, as she’s hit a few bumps in the road along her journey. She can directly attribute a huge part of overcoming them to setting and maintaining clear and strong boundaries, which you’ll learn more about in this episode.Connect with Lisa: https://www.leadershiplabs.eu/ Get the free video series on The Five Habits That Help Women Rise:http://bravebydesign.net/fivehabitsInvite Laura to speak at your live or virtual event https://www.bravebydesign.net/work-togetherConnect with Laura Khalil online:instagram.com/iambravebydesignlinkedIn.com/in/LauraKhalilWhat You’ll Hear In This Episode: How Lisa embarked on her own boundary setting journey after experiencing burnout in her own life [1:57]What is behind the fear of setting boundaries as a woman in the workplace, and the way that this fear can be overcome [5:52]Why setting boundaries doesn’t have to be a harsh NO, and how it’s really about understanding and connection [8:42]What the modern day “disease of busy” looks like [13:42]Lisa’s tips for living a more balanced life - physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally [17:53]How to find acceptance and self-worth from within, and the impact this will have on all facets of your life [23:02]Additional Links & Resources:Leadership Labs Website, Facebook & LinkedIn Lisa’s LinkedInHR Matters PodcastWork-Life Balance and Overcoming Addiction to Stress with Naketa R. ThigpenSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/bravebydesign)

Today I am talking with Laura Khalil. Laura is a speaker, teacher and host of the Top 100 Apple Podcast, Brave by Design, focused on helping women achieve incredible success in their careers and lives. She is a master storyteller, consulting with clients such as Twitter, GE, and Intel on how to use storytelling to improve the lives of their customers. Laura’s training unlocks the code to becoming magnetic to help ambitious women learn how to rise, lead with empathy, and live abundantly.   Key points addressed were   Laura’s business and podcast both called “Brave by Design” and how she has used the core tenants of her public speaking and coaching advice platforms to influence her podcast narrative  We also discussed Laura’s expertise in Podcast hosting and how she leveraged her skills based out of her former career in content marketing to become one of the top 100 Apple Podcasts on the market. This podcast series is hosted by Patricia Kathleen and Wilde Agency Media. This series is a platform for women, female-identified, & non-binary individuals to share their professional stories and personal narrative as it relates to their story. This podcast is designed to hold a space for all individuals to learn from their counterparts regardless of age, status, or industry.

Get the free video series on The Five Habits That Help Women Rise:http://bravebydesign.net/fivehabitsLearn more about working with Laura one-on-one:https://www.bravebydesign.net/private-coachingInvite Laura to speak at your live or virtual event https://www.bravebydesign.net/work-togetherConnect with Laura Khalil online:instagram.com/iambravebydesignlinkedIn.com/in/LauraKhalilSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/bravebydesign)

It can sometimes feel like a stiff headwind is holding you back from advancing your career. This may be related to gender, ethnicity, religion, age, or many other factors that underly unconscious bias. What can you do to take control of your career trajectory? In this episode of the Career Confidante, host Marie Zimenoff welcomes Laura Khalil. Laura shares her secrets from speaking and coaching others to develop the habit of courage to achieve their dreams. If you want inspiration and strategies for dealing with microaggressions and double standards that stand in the way of your career advancement or job search, listen in!

It can sometimes feel like a stiff headwind is holding you back from advancing your career. This may be related to gender, ethnicity, religion, age, or many other factors that underly unconscious bias. What can you do to take control of your career trajectory? In this episode of the Career Confidante, host Marie Zimenoff welcomes Laura Khalil. Laura shares her secrets from speaking and coaching others to develop the habit of courage to achieve their dreams. If you want inspiration and strategies for dealing with microaggressions and double standards that stand in the way of your career advancement or job search, listen in!

Laura Khalil is an award-winning speaker, trainer and executive coach who has worked with Fortune 500 companies and spoken to major organizations like Forbes and WeWork to introduce strategies for strengthening the inclusivity, leadership and engagement of their teams. Her passion for empowering women in the workplace drives her mission to eliminate the gender pay gap & to get more women into professional leadership positions.Laura is also the host of her own podcast, Brave by Design. Her show helps ambitious women and allies build the confidence, clarity and courage they need in order to rise and thrive. She interviews thought leaders, heads of industry, and changemakers to share their stories and wisdom. -------------------------------------------Mind of a Mentor is produced by Ossa, a women's podcast network on a mission to increase the visibility, influence and earning power of women in the podcast industry. Are you a woman in podcasting? Apply to join Ossa and get free access to podcast monetization opportunities with our in-house ad booking service. We also offer our members a community of women in podcasting, promotional opportunities, exclusive offers, and resources for podcast growth and development. To apply or for more information, visit joinossa.com.Is your business interested in podcast advertising opportunities? On Ossa's proprietary ad booking platform, you can find podcasts that fit your criteria and budget in just a few clicks. Ossa is uniquely positioned to help you reach the world's most powerful consumers: women. Visit joinossa.com to get started.For lots of great podcasting content, head to ossacollective.com.You can find more information on the guest featured in this episode and on every episode of Mind of a Mentor on ossacollective.com. Mind of a Mentor is hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder & CEO of Ossa. Connect with Marla on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2zq3W59Questions? Email support@ossacollective.com.Follow Ossa on Social Media:Facebook: @ossacollectivenetwork / https://bit.ly/2NEf9roInstagram: @ossacollective / https://bit.ly/30HozpETwitter: @ossacollective / https://bit.ly/34bradNLinkedIn: @ossa-collective / https://bit.ly/2ZGBACNEnjoying Mind of a Mentor? Please rate & review our show! https://apple.co/2Knky3wMind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa, visit: https://ossacollective.com/Follow Ossa on Socials- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ossaforpodcasters/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ossacollectivenetwork

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Laura Khalil, a superbly dynamic branding and marketing expert.  Her expertise varies from large tech companies to small tech startups.  If you missed Part 1, you can listen to it right here: Interview with Laura Khalil Part 1 To find out more about Laura, visit her website at https://laurak.co Please visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com 

Welcome to The Doers Network!!  This episode includes an interview featuring Laura Khalil, a phenomenal branding and marketing expert, whose expertise and customer base ranges from many various large tech companies, to small tech startups.  Take a listen to find out more about Laura and her services, right here on The Doers Network! For more information, visit Laura at https://laurak.co Feel free to visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/