Summary of Business Pathfinder Podcast Episode: Ep. 40: Mental Hygiene
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Kristin Morrison started a successful pet-sitting and dog-walking business in her 20s, eventually selling it after hiring over 250 employees She transitioned to coaching pet business owners and expanded to coaching all types of business owners, starting the 'Prosperous Pet Business' podcast and later a coaching podcast for all business owners Emphasizing work-life balance and inner work, such as active meditations, Morrison found success in including video clips of her coaching sessions on social media
The pandemic has opened people up to talk about their challenges and stop striving for perfection Podcasting offers intimacy and connection, with Morrison infusing life coaching with business coaching and incorporating inner work into her coaching sessions She discusses the importance of including video clips of her podcast on social media to provide a visual element and give people a quick taste of the coaching sessions.
Ep. 40: Mental Hygiene
Key Takeaways
- Kristin Morrison started a successful pet-sitting and dog-walking business in her 20s, which she later sold after hiring over 250 employees.
- She transitioned to coaching pet business owners and expanded to coaching all types of business owners, starting the 'Prosperous Pet Business' podcast and later a coaching podcast for all business owners.
- Morrison emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and incorporating inner work, such as active meditations, into coaching sessions.
- Podcasting offers intimacy and connection, and Morrison has found success in including video clips of her coaching sessions on social media.
From Pet-Sitting to Business Coaching
- Kristin Morrison started a pet-sitting and dog-walking business in her 20s, which grew to be one of the largest in California. She hired over 250 employees and eventually sold the business.
- Morrison realized the importance of having both time and money, which led her to hire more people and managers to create a work-life balance.
- She started coaching pet business owners and later expanded to coaching all types of business owners. This led her to start the 'Prosperous Pet Business' podcast and later a coaching podcast for all business owners.
From Nervous to Confident Podcaster
- My husband is a corporate attorney now, but he used to be an audio and music producer.
- I explored a lot online when I was nervous about starting my podcast, despite being experienced in public speaking, coaching, and webinars.
- I used to feel nervous before podcast interviews, but now I trust myself and approach them confidently.
Embracing Imperfection: A Pandemic Revelation
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- Kristin Morrison feels that the pandemic has opened people up to talk about their challenges and to stop striving for perfection.
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- Adam Baruh experienced imposter syndrome as a CEO and realized that being himself and leading with empathy felt more natural.
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- Adam Baruh resonated with Kristin Morrison's view on jealousy, describing it as a tickle from the universe.
Embrace the Universe's Wink
- A wink from the universe led to a feeling of nervousness similar to the experience of going on podcasts.
- It's like a gentle nudge from the universe, indicating that while the experience may be intimidating, there is magic waiting on the other side.
Podcasting: Intimacy and Connection
- Kristin Morrison discusses the episode 'Project Postpartum' on her podcast Business Pathfinder, where she coaches a client named Miriam who is in the midst of getting her doctorate and feeling anxious about not knowing her future plans. The episode is a wild ride, with tears, upset, fear, and a bit of anger as Miriam goes through an identity crisis.
- Podcasting offers an opportunity for intimacy and connection, as listeners feel like they know the hosts and guests, even though they are not physically present during the conversation.
- Kristin Morrison has discovered the importance of including video clips of her podcast on social media to give people a quick taste of the coaching sessions and to provide a visual element.
- Through her podcasting journey, Kristin Morrison has found that infusing life coaching with business coaching has been successful, and she has become more comfortable with incorporating inner work, such as leading clients through active meditations, into her coaching sessions.