Your Business Quest (Osmaan Sharif)

So, last week was the first time I watched The Big Bang Theory … I know … I’m late to the party!

But it got me thinking ... imagine if the creators of that show, or any of our favourite shows for that matter, poured all their time and energy into crafting the perfect episodes, releasing it to the world, and then... that's it. No more episodes, no more series, no more sharing it again. Sounds ridiculous right, right?

Yet, I see this pattern happening all too often with some business owners.

Instead of sticking with what's working, especially when it's getting results, they get bored or lured in by the next shiny thing and jump ship.

That's why today, I'd love you answer this question:

What's stronger in your business journey - your staying power or your boredom-bias?

In the latest podcast episode, I bring this concept to life with real examples and outline at least 7 key benefits of why more staying power can really help you & your business

Enjoy!

Useful links for you:

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In this episode, I chat with the brilliant Anita Popat, who’s on a mission to empower introverted business owners—especially women—to market themselves authentically & confidently.

We explore how introverts can embrace their natural energy, ditch the pressure to “perform,” & grow their business with ease.

Anita shares her journey, practical marketing tips, & the importance of aligning strategies to your unique personality.

Whether you’re an introvert or just curious about how to work best with them when collaborating or as your clients, this episode is packed with insights to help you thrive.

Key Takeaways:

·     Energy management is key for introverts—focus on what fuels you.

·     Authentic marketing attracts aligned clients & feels effortless.

·     Simplify: Choose platforms & strategies that feel right for you.

·     “Recharge cushions” before & after high-energy activities prevent burnout.

·     Being yourself in your marketing builds trust & avoids “catfishing” clients.

·     Align your messaging with your values to stand out & resonate.

·     Repurpose content to reduce overwhelm & maximise impact.

·     Lead with your expertise—clients need to trust your solutions.

Useful links for you:

Take the free Business Magic Scorecard here.

Connect with me on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Send an email

Discover what your Entrepreneurial Superpower is through Wealth Dynamics

Book in for a free Virtual Cuppa here

Connect with Anita on Instagram: @itsanitapopat

Find Anita on LinkedIn: Anita Popat

Download Anita’s free 9 introvert-proof ways to attract dream clients on social media guide here.

In this episode we dive deep into the world of client & membership experiences with the incredible Sam Hill, a seasoned business owner turned membership expert.  

Sam shares her invaluable insights on how to avoid common pitfalls and create a membership experience that clients are genuinely excited to be a part of.

You’ll also hear how to keep your clients engaged and connected.

This episode will help you whether you have a membership or not! 

Key Takeaways:

• Personal Connections Matter: Why treating clients like numbers is a surefire way to lose their engagement.

• Simplify Your Offerings: How overloading clients with content can overwhelm them and what you can do to keep them coming back.

• Sam’s Journey: From owning a bricks-and-mortar wool shop to becoming an expert in online communities and membership management.

• The Power of a Supporter: How Sam’s natural ability to connect with people has shaped her business success, by using her Supporter Wealth Dynamics profile … i.e. her Entrepreneurial Superpower.

• Business Lessons: Why it’s crucial to ask for help when needed and how building the right team can transform your business.

• What’s Next: Sam’s exciting plans to expand her business and the launch of a new agency focused on community management.

Useful links for you:

Take the free Business Magic Scorecard here.

Connect with me on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Send an email

Discover what your Entrepreneurial Superpower is through Wealth Dynamics

Book in for a free Virtual Cuppa here

Sam's Instagram: @samantha_j_hill

Sam's LinkedIn: Sam Hill

In this episode, we explore a game-changing concept that can transform your business and life.

Instead of constantly doing more, what if you focused on being more?

Discover the power of aligning your actions with your true self and values for sustainable success.

Join me as I share personal insights and transformative client stories that highlights the impact of this mindset shift.

Key Takeaways:

• Be, Do, Have Principle: Learn why the traditional "Have, Do, Be" mindset can hold you back and how flipping it to "Be, Do, Have" can propel you forward.

• Human Being vs. Human Doing: Understand the importance of being authentic and how this can revolutionise your approach to business.

• Personal Insights: Hear about my own journey and the powerful conversation with my coach that inspired this episode.

• Client Success: Real-life examples of clients who experienced significant positive change by adopting this mindset.

• Action Steps: Practical advice on how to implement the "Be, Do, Have" approach in your daily business activities.

Useful links for you:

Take the free Business Magic Scorecard here.

Connect with me on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Send an email

Discover what your Entrepreneurial Superpower is through Wealth Dynamics

Book in for a free Virtual Cuppa here

In this episode, we delve into the concept of business seasons and cycles, inspired by nature's seasons & Wealth Dynamics, plus more importantly how they apply to your business.

Understanding which season your business is currently in is crucial for growth and success.

Are you in the spring of new ideas, the summer of building connections, the autumn of delivery, or the winter of systemising and efficiency?

Together, let’s explore how to navigate each season effectively.

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Key Takeaways:

1. The Importance of Seasons:

  - Just like nature, businesses go through different cycles and seasons.

  - Recognising your business's current season helps in making informed decisions and avoiding unnecessary struggles.

2. Spring (Dynamo Energy):

  - Focus on new ideas and innovation.

  - Ideal for Creators and those who thrive on fresh concepts.

  - Avoid getting stuck in endless ideation without progressing to the next phase.

3. Summer (Blaze Energy):

  - Build connections, communities, and market presence.

  - Perfect for Stars, Supporters, and Deal Makers who enjoy interacting and promoting.

  - Ensure you're moving beyond creation to actual engagement and community building.

4. Autumn (Tempo Energy):

  - Grounding, delivery, and routine.

  - Key for Traders, Deal Makers, and Accumulators who excel in consistent service and operations.

  - Beware of getting bored if you prefer high-energy phases; focus on delivering results.

5. Winter (Steel Energy):

  - Systemising, efficiency, and improvement.

  - Essential for Lords, Accumulators, and Mechanics who love optimising and making things better.

  - Focus on leveraging systems and data for business improvement.

6. Navigating Business Cycles:

  - Every business must go through all seasons to grow and thrive.

  - Recognise which season aligns with your Wealth Dynamics profile for maximum flow and effectiveness.

  - Ensure balanced progression through each season to avoid burnout and inefficiency.

7. Team and Leadership:

  - Different seasons require different leadership styles and team compositions.

  - Consider bringing in team members with complementary energies for balanced growth.

8. Common Pitfalls:

  - Avoid truing to skip seasons or jumping ahead prematurely.

  - Recognise and address blocks in earlier seasons to ensure smooth progression.

Action Steps:

- Identify Your Season:

 Reflect on which season your business is currently in and adjust your focus and strategies accordingly.

- Know Your Profile:  

If you haven't already, complete the Wealth Dynamics profile to understand your Entrepreneurial Superpower.

-  Plan Your Cycle:

Discover how to navigate through each season, ensuring you cover all phases from ideation to systemisation.

- Seek Feedback:

Engage with your audience and team to gather insights and improve your approach.

Understanding and embracing the seasons of your business can lead to smoother operations and greater success.

Recognise where you are, plan accordingly, and make the most of each phase.

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Business & life is filled with decisions that need to be made.

But it can be tough … especially when it comes down to you to make that decision.

And even more so, if your head & heart aren’t on the same page & stuck between choices.

So in today’s episode, I’ll love to share with you two simple yet super effective techniques that have helped me & countless clients.

Whether it’s a business decision, something personal, or even picking a meal from a menu, these quick approaches can save you from overthinking and make the whole process way easier.

Key Takeaways:

Head vs. Heart vs. Gut:

• We all know the internal battle—head says one thing, heart pulls you in another direction. But I’ve found that listening to my gut usually leads to the best decisions.

The Coin-Flip Trick:

• This one’s simple. Take a coin, assign options to heads and tails, and flip it.
• The magic happens while the coin’s in the air—your gut will tell you which side you hope it lands on.
• Sounds too easy, right? But trust me, it works!

Visualisation Technique:

• For more complex decisions, close your eyes and imagine you’ve already made each choice.
• Pay attention to how it feels—do you feel expansive and excited, or restricted and contracting?
• Your gut will guide you here.            

Your Gut Knows What’s Up:

• That gut feeling taps into your subconscious, which is often more aligned with your true values and goals than your head or heart.  Don’t ignore it!

Look Back at Past Decisions:

• Reflect on moments when you went against your gut and regretted it.
• Then, think about those times you followed it and it turned out great—this will help you trust it more moving forward.

Useful links for you:

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How often do you draw inspiration from totally different industry to get fresh & unique perspectives?

Recently, whilst strolling through the streets of London, I found myself deeply immersed in an audiobook that did precisely that for me.

So I totally recommend you devour Will Guidara’s book, ‘Unreasonable Hospitality’, as I firmly believe you’ll find some golden nuggets inside that will bring to life subtle yet impactful ways you can WOW your clients even more.

In this podcast episode, I share my key take aways & reflections from the book, including:

·     Putting hospitality are the core of everything you do

·     Harnessing the power of ambitious goals

·     Embracing the fact that continual evolution is the ‘norm’ & you won’t always get it right

·     The important role people play in your success

·     How to leverage your past experiences as a real asset for your current & future business

Enjoy exploring this episode & please share your key actions from it too.

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The reality is that you’ll experience setbacks in business.

But it’s how you think & the meaning you attach to those setbacks that makes all the difference.

In today’s episode, we’ll explore 3 key questions to ask yourself so you avoid attaching negative meanings or beliefs in these situations:

1.    Is this really true?

2.    What am I making this mean?

3.    Is this meaning helpful to me & my business?

Useful links for you:

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In this episode, the brilliant Liz Melville (an experienced online business coach & Meta ads specialist) and I explore an essential topic that every entrepreneur should consider: How to future-proof and crisis-proof your business.

While Liz is known for her expertise in Facebook ads, today’s conversation goes much deeper – we’re talking about creating systems and structures that allow your business to thrive even when life throws you a curveball.

Whether it’s illness, personal loss, or other crises that might derail your focus, Liz shares her powerful insights on how to structure your business so that it can run smoothly without you being constantly at the helm.

We dive into her personal journey, including the challenges she faced while caring for her family, and how those experiences inspired her to help others simplify and systemise their businesses.

This episode is packed with practical advice and a real-world perspective that will help you build a business that supports you – no matter what life brings.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: 

1. How to Future-Proof Your Business – Learn why it's essential to set up structures that allow you to step away without your revenue taking a hit.

2. Personal & Business Balance – Liz and I discuss how to make hard decisions when personal crises arise and why being proactive can save you from impossible choices.

3. Simplifying & Systemising – Practical strategies for simplifying your business, creating systems, and leveraging automation so your business can thrive even in tough times.

4. Embracing your Entrepreneurial Superpower – Hear Liz & I share how our Wealth Dynamics Trader profiles help us in our businesses & how you can still future-proof your business no matter with of the 8 profiles you are most aligned with.

5. Mindset Shifts for Long-Term Success – Discover how to shift your mindset from feeling irreplaceable in your business to embracing delegation and setting up a structure that gives you scope for more flexibility.

Useful links for you:

Take the free Business Magic Scorecard here.

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Connect with Liz over on Instagram

Feeling constantly busy with an endless to-do list can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling like there's never enough time to accomplish everything you want.

But it doesn’t have to be that way!

Today, I’d love to help you curate a stop-doing list … instead of adding more to your to-do list.

This simple shift will help you be more productive as you stay focused on what really matters, and it will free you from the constant cycle of ‘busyness’.

Honestly trust me on this … it can make all the difference & helps you to be in the drivers’ seats of what’s best for you & your business.

Tune in to this brief podcast episode where I'll guide you through the process and provide practical examples to get you started on your journey to greater productivity and freedom.

Enjoy the episode & taking action!

Useful links for you:

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Are you ever hard on yourself for not being an instant expert at something new?

It’s time to change that mindset.

In this episode, I delve into the power of having a beginner's mind and how it can transform your journey.

The Key Mindset Shifts & Takeaways:

1. Setting Realistic Expectations:

  - Understand that it's okay not to know everything right away. Challenge your assumptions and be kind to yourself.

2. Curiosity and Experimentation:

  - Embrace curiosity and experimentation. It takes off the pressure and makes the journey more enjoyable.

3. Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset:

  - Adopt a growth mindset—believe that effort and learning can lead to success. Remember, everyone starts somewhere.

4. Progress over Perfection:

  - Embrace failure as a part of the learning process. Celebrate progress and allow room for iterations.

5. Action Mode:

  - Clarity comes from action. Don't overthink; take steps forward.

6. Setting Aside Ego:

  - Be willing to adapt, seek help, and learn at any level. It's about the journey, not how you appear to others.

7. Patience and Enjoyment:

  - Rome wasn't built in a day. Be patient and enjoy the learning process. Remember why you started.

8. Seeking Help:

  - Don't hesitate to seek guidance from coaches, mentors, or experts. You don't have to figure it out alone.

Enjoy tuning into the episode and as always please reach out to share your key personal take away from it.

Best wishes as always.

Osmaan

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In this welcome episode, you'll get to hear about what motivated Osmaan to create this podcast for you & the exciting plans ahead.

Osmaan will take you a whistle stop tour of his journey from leaving his successful corporate career over 11 years ago & the rollercoaster ride of growing his business since then.

You'll get a preview of the 3 essential foundations that Osmaan ensures are rock solid with all the small business owners & entrepreneurs that he works with.

Finally, you'll get to see where your current business growth blocks are by taking his free quiz here:

www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/0

I truly believe that you need to get your MINDSET right for you to rapidly grow your business. Because without it sorted, it doesn't matter how clear your goals are or what strategies you follow, it will be like an unpleasant rollercoaster ride.

In today's episode we'll be chatting about how your mind is constantly operating on auto-pilot & how you are DELETING, DISTORTING & GENERALISING everything! This is based upon the powerful tools of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)

You'll get to see that your thinking, feelings & actions are all shaped by what's happening inside your head & your internal 'hard drive'.

I'll share ways that you can take back control & turn things around - using 4 steps:

1) Pay attention

2) Question them

~ 'Is that really true?'

~ 'How's that impacting me?'

~ 'What would I do if I didn't think that?'

~ 'What would I do if I knew I couldn't fail?'

~ 'When did I decide that?'

~ 'Seriously would I think, feel or do that - if I was to choose?'

3) Contradict them

4) Use your mind to your advantage

You can find the full show notes here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/1

Here's the links & resources for this episode:

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Watch Mel Robbin's inspiring TEDx Talk about the 5 Second rule here: https://www.ted.com/talks/mel_robbins_how_to_stop_screwing_yourself_over

It's YOUR business ... so you get to make the decisions.

I know that can be challenging at times - especially if you're used to having a 'boss'.

In today's episode I'll be sharing a personal experience I had when I went to a business retreat in Bali 4 years ago & how I was driving myself crazy by waiting to know 'everything' before making a decision.

But it all turned around when a mentor shared a simple yet powerful coaching question with me.

You'll get to see how this can help you get back into the driving seat & taking action, instead of wasting countless hours & days just thinking about it & getting more confused.

Seriously, this one question will help you to constantly Get Out Your Way.

You can find the full show notes here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/2

Here's the links & resources for this episode:

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

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If you look back at the journey of most successful small business owners & entrepreneurs who have come from the corporate world or a ‘job’, what they're doing now is often quite different compared to when they started.

Sometimes it could be a totally different business entirely or just a tweek in how they go about ‘doing' business.

Why does that happen?

Because people change & evolve. And guess what … it’s perfectly normal!

But it’s a different story when you’re the one going who’s there & starting to feel that even although things are going well … it just doesn’t quite feel right or you’ve got itchy feet, it can be pretty challenging, right?

I’ve personally experienced that in my business over the past 11 years & I know that you’ll likely have already gone through it or likely to encounter it too.

Those feelings of … 'is it too risky to change?; this is what I wanted, so shouldn’t I be happy with it?; what will they think?; will I ever get it right?'

That’s why I knew this topic needed some airtime on the podcast. Because you really need to Get Out Your Way & embrace these ever evolving chapters on the entrepreneurial journey … otherwise you’ll plod along & stagnate; go backwards or drive yourself crazy!

I’ve totally loved seeing the transitions that my great friend & fellow business owner Natalie Sisson has experienced & continues to go through in her business & life, so I knew she had to be my very first podcast guest for you to learn from.

She started off having the very successful business The Suitcase Entrepreneur & then over the recent years, has transitions her business focus in a different direction, as she’s gone on a Quest for Freedom.

Tune into our chat to hear about:

• What prompted her journey from leaving the corporate world & starting her own business in the first place.

• What she’s most proud of & how she got out her way to grow her business.

• How it felt going through the recent transitions in business & what prompted it.

• How she’s embraced & used her Entrepreneurial Superpower, after realising she’s a Star profile from the Wealth Dynamics profiling system that I use with all my client.

• What she wishes she knew back when she started.

• An exclusive preview of what’s coming up in the next chapters ahead in her world.

As you listen, I know you’ll get lots of tips & strategies that will help you Get Out Your Way, so you can continue to transform your mindset & rapidly grow your business.

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Find out what your Entrepreneurial Superpower by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* Check out the joint Master Your Mindset Freedom Lab that Natalie & I co-created here.

* Watch Mel Robbin's 5 Second Rule

I just need to wait for _________.

I’ll do it when _________.

Once I’ve finished ________ then I’ll be ready to ________.

You’re never going to be truly ready … seriously!

I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve heard ….. ‘I wish I just did it sooner’, is from business owners & entrepreneurs over the past 11 years.

But guess what? I’ve yet to hear anyone say … "Right Osmaan … I’m 100% ready now.”

Because all of those ‘reasons’ that are going through your mind or coming out of your mouth, can just be excuses that are holding you back or keep you inside your comfort zone. And we don’t want that now, do we?

That’s why in this week’s podcast episode, I dive into this much deeper & share 11 rapid & practical tips on how to Get Out Your Way, so you can just get on with it now.

Here's a sneaky peek:

• Would you rather perfection & polished or results?
• How to overcome the 'What If' FEAR?
• What happens when you focus value instead.
• Doing vs Thinking.
• Be careful of toxic goals.
• Are you procrastinating on the tasks that really matter anyway?
• How your entrepreneurial superpower can help you figure out what best ways to take action.
• The power of being bold.
• Enjoy the iterations & evolutions.
• Who can you role model that will help you get on with it now.

So what is it that you’re procrastinating waiting for until your ready?

Making those calls; speaking to that person; launching your next product or service; being bold enough to take that next step; putting yourself out there more; launching that website FINALLY, increasing your prices …. ?

Be sure to tune in & let me know which of the tips was the one YOU needed to hear today, over on the Free Facebook Group here!

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Find out what your Entrepreneurial Superpower by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

Who played Bond the best - Daniel, Pierce or Sean?

Did Ed Sheeran’s latest album still get you singing your heart out when you thought no one was watching you in the car (until you got to the lights & realised you were putting on quite a show for those next to you) or was his last one better?

How did the 50 shades movies measure up to the pictures you created in your mind from the books*?

Are you still livid that they changed the recipe for Irn Bru - because the new one tastes nothing like the original?

Why are we always comparing things? 

Does it help us … hold us back … or just waste our time?

If you’re suffering from ‘comparison-itus’ … it’s not fun. It’s worse than having a snotty nose; high temperature & shivers … seriously!

So what are some of the symptoms to watch out for … to see if you’re suffering from comparison-itus?

You’re often looking at what ‘THEY’ are doing & thinking …. ‘Oh man why are they so great & I’m not?’

You end up feeling down & that you’re so behind.

There’s a voice inside your head that starts to even question if you’re ever going to ‘make it’.

You know that it doesn’t make you feel good … but still you can’t help doing it, right?

Well don’t despair … I’ve got your back!

In this week’s podcast, I’ll help you turn things around & stop it from holding you back any more … without having to take any yucky tasting medicine.

Instead you’ll get lots of practical tips & mindset hacks, so you look at things differently & change your actions as a result.

And before you think it … I’m not going to tell you to simply ‘stop doing it’.  (Cause that’s easy right!?)

It definitely got me thinking when recording this episode for you. You’ll even hear me open up & share quite a few personal stories of where this has affected me too. (Let’s just hope my wife Shareen doesn’t listen to my podcasts).

So do you want to get rid of comparison-itus & channel that wasted energy into something more worthwhile?

Tune in now & let’s get cracking.

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Find out what your Entrepreneurial Superpower by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

P.S - P.S - I think Daniel Craig rocks it as bond … All of Ed’s albums are fab & so was his concert last weekend … *I’ve never read any 50 shades books & I don’t judge you if you have … Irn Bru … why oh why did they have to do that :(

Marketing …. such a small word but one that can have a major impact on your business.

But when do you do it?

Just whenever you’ve got some spare time?

Or do you do it each & every day … consistently?

Because for most business owners … without marketing … you’re without sales and therefore could be without a business!

Well lucky for you, today I’m bringing you Janet Murray, who helps business owners get better at marketing so they can make more money.

The chat was seriously flowing in this podcast episode … that it turned out to be an extended episode (extra lucky for you).

You’ll get to hear about Janet’s inspiring journey from being an editor & journalist for many national newspapers & magazines, to what she focuses upon in her growing business.

Plus, we explore why many small business owners & entrepreneurs get in their own way when it comes to marketing their business.

All throughout the episode, there’s many golden nuggets of practical tips & wisdom, which I promise you that you’ll love.

Warning – some of them may slap you in the face (in a well intentioned way) … including why it could be down to your EGO that you’re not putting yourself out there as much as you’d like & how people actually don’t really care about … YOU!

So definitely tune into this episode because your business & future customers will thank you for it.

As always be sure to let me know your biggest insights & actions from it, over on my Facebook group.

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* The podcast episode where Janet interviews me about Wealth Dynamics & we dive into all things about knowing your Entrepreneurial Superpower.

* Find out what your Entrepreneurial Superpower by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Janet Murray's Website

* Janet Murray's Twitter @Jan_Murray

* Janet Murray's Instagram @JanMurrayUK

* Janet Murray's Facebook Page - JanetMurrayUK

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“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the revelation you gave me the other day.  Obviously when we were talking I told you that I was struggling sitting at my desk & concentrating for long periods of time.

And you suggested something which was groundbreaking for me and it’s changed the way I work.”

I loved getting this message from my fab client Jenny, as what I shared with her was something so simple & practical … yet it can have powerful results in terms of making you more focused, productive & getting things done!!

So do you want to hear that strategy that I shared with Jenny?

Ok then, you’ve twisted my arm but on one condition!

You put it into action straight away & let me know how you get on with it.

Deal?

Tune into this week’s podcast episode where I break it down into detail for you, along with sharing a behind the scenes looks at how I use it in my business too.

After listening to it, jump into the Free Facebook group & share what impact it’s made on you in the thread related to this episode.

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Find out what your Entrepreneurial Superpower by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

If you asked a productivity coach for some tips on being even more productive, you’d expect some super cool ninja tactics right?

So you can imagine my shock when Jo Bendle gave me a very unexpected response, when I asked her that question.

You’re honestly in for a real treat when you tune into the lively conversation that we had, for this week’s podcast.

Inside you’ll get to hear how Jo’s business journey has evolved through experimentation & what can happen when you hit a goal that you’ve been striving for.

You’ll get to see what the surprising truth is behind truly making things happen & I honestly think you’ll breathe a sigh of relief … because it’s something YOU can do right NOW.

Jo also shared a quote that’s zoomed up the charts as being one of my all time favourites now …. so much so that I asked her to share it not just once but twice for you!

Instead of thinking …. ‘This sounds great Osmaan, I’ll come back & listen to it at some point’ … do yourself & your business a big favour & tune in right now.

You know you’ve got a superpower, don’t you?

But do you know exactly what it is & even more to the point …. are you using it?

Nothing frustrates me more than seeing so many small business owners & entrepreneurs making life harder than it needs to be … simply because they’re wearing the wrong ‘cape’.

That’s why the first thing I do with all my coaching clients is insist that they take a very powerful test, which helps them see which of the 8 types of entrepreneurial superpower they’re most like.

Why?

Because it impacts EVERY single part of your business & is most often the reason why you’re getting in your own way.

If you’ve listened to my podcast so far, you’ll know that I’ve mentioned this topic in some way in EVERY episode so far …. because it’s THAT important!

But I decided that it deserves an episode in its own right, so I can shine even more light on it & give you practical hints & tips.

So that’s what I’ve got for you today.

Once you've listened, you can take the next step by taking the Wealth Dynamic profile test here or join my online group coaching & mastermind - Transformation Exchange (where you get the test included in your membership).

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Find out what your Entrepreneurial Superpower by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

Enjoy & 'to infinity & beyond'

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Remember how excited you’d be the night before Christmas? You’d get to bed super early, after leaving out treats for the big man in the red suit & his pals?

It’s amazing how our beliefs & the stories that we have in our minds can totally impact, what we think, feel & do.

But are they really real?

Can they change?

Are your current beliefs & stories helping you grow your business … or are they sabotaging you?

That’s exactly what we’ll chat about in today’s podcast episode.

So if you want to get out your way & ensure you’re not carrying around the 3 most common limiting beliefs that I see negatively impacting lots of small business owners & entrepreneurs, tune in now.

Here's 2 powerful questions that you can use to start shaking up any of your limiting beliefs:

'How has that belief held me & my business back so far?'

'If I don't let this go now, what impact could it have on me & my business?'

If you'd like my help in really diving deeper into letting go of your limiting beliefs, find out & book an 'Unstuck Coaching Session' with me here.

Get ready to kiss those beliefs goodbye … or stuck your fingers up at them … it’s your choice :)

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Book in for an 'Unstuck Coaching Session', so I can help you get rid of your limiting beliefs.

* Mrs Doubtfire - 'Horror' trailer.

* The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

* Episode 005 - Suffering from Comparison-itis

* Find out what your Entrepreneurial Superpower by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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I was seriously addicted …. to my phone & being constantly connected to the ‘social’ world.

So you can imagine the surprised look on my wife’s face when I said … ‘I’m going to go on a digital detox during our 2 week family holiday.’

That meant ….

• No emails.
• No Facebook; Instagram; LinkedIn; Snapchat or Twitter.
• No text messages; Whatsapp; Messenger; Zoom or Skype.
• No listening to podcasts or reading ‘work’ related stuff.

At the start I thought …. ‘Can I really survive without them for 2 weeks?’. 

Would you be able to?

But guess what … I didn’t just survive …. I totally thrived without them.

It’s honestly been one of the best things I’ve done, as we had such an amazing family holiday & I’ve come back feeling super refreshed. A huge part of that was because I was unplugged.  Plus, my business actually grew whilst I was away.

And now that I’ve come back & am back ‘online’, I’ll definitely be changing my habits around my phone & being connected.

If you think that you’ve got an ‘unhealthy’ relationship with your phone & the online world … then definitely tune into this week’s podcast episode.

It’s an episode with a difference … as I recorded the first part BEFORE I went, so you could hear more about why I was going on the detox & the practical steps that I took so that I didn’t get tempted to break it.

You’ll then get to jump forward 2 weeks with me & hear my 5 biggest takeaways from having done it.

I’m sure you’ll get lots from tuning in & it may even spark you to go on a digital detox for a few hours … a day … a couple of days .. a week … a fortnight or even longer!!

Enjoy the episode & let me know what your biggest actions will be as a result.

Osmaan

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Book in for an 'Unstuck Coaching Session'.

* Find out what your Entrepreneurial Superpower by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

At times can you be your own worst enemy?

You know, those moments when you’re being really hard on yourself & saying some not so nice things about YOU in your head or out loud? (It’s alright ... we all talk to ourselves ... so you’re not mad).

But seriously I’ve seen and heard lots of small business owners & entrepreneurs beating themselves up lately.

And guess what ... it’s the worst thing you could do!

In this week’s podcast episode, I’ll share why you’d want to stop doing that right now. 

You may be thinking ... 'yeah Osmaan .. easier said than done!' 

It's ok though, cause I’ve got your back & I’ll talk you through 9 powerful mindset hacks & strategies that can turn things around rapidly.

So tune in today & kiss goodbye to that big old stick that you’ve been beating yourself with.

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Book in for an 'Unstuck Coaching Session'.

* Find out what your Entrepreneurial Superpower by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

Do tag me in Instagram (@osmaans) & let me know which of the 9 tips really chimes with you.

p,s, - there’s only one reason you ‘deserve’ to beat yourself up ... listen in & make sure you’re not doing that ... cause if you are ... then I’ll come find you ;)  (Said in Liam Neeson's voice in Taken).

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How do you start a sales conversation with a prospective customer or client?  Elegantly & with sophistication or do you shy away from it or bumble your way through?

I know from first hand experience that ‘selling’ isn’t one of the most enjoyable activities for many small business owners & entrepreneurs … in fact I used to really hate it.

But we really need to be having more of these conversations on a daily basis, as without them …. you’ll be without a business.

I wanted to bring someone extra special onto the podcast, to chat all about how you can get out your way when it comes to selling.

The obvious choice was the one & only .... Matthew Kimberly!

You can eavesdrop into the conversation we had & I promise that you’ll come away with some real magical & tangible actions, plus have lots of chuckle moments along the way too.

Here’s a sneaky peek at some of what we talk about:

• The impact of seeing Matthew sell a single apple for £100 from the stage!
• Who gets to set the rules - you or the prospective client?
• Why you can sell without selling out!
• What you need to do to get better & more comfortable at selling.
• Why you can learn from Donald Trump & Justin Bieber!
• What’s more important to you … approval or results?

So I think I’ve sold you enough on the fact that you NEED to listen to this episode right now, so go ahead & press PLAY now!

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Connect with Matthew & download the '5 Things You Need To Do Every Morning To Make More Sales In The Next 60 Days' guide from here.

* Matthew talks about being a 'Star' profile & I share how I'm a 'Trader' profile, in terms of our Entrepreneurial Superpower. Find out what type of entrepreneur you are & how that can make a difference in the way you sell by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Book in for an 'Unstuck Coaching Session' with me.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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Last weekend we took the boys to see Incredibles 2 & as I waited in the ice cream queue, I decided to do some eavesdropping.

‘Can I have a scoop of cookie dough & chocolate fudge brownie please’;

‘I’ll have chunky monkey & strawberry cheesecake please.’ (bizarre combo if you ask me);

‘2 scoops of mint-choc chip please’.

Guess what …. not one single person in front of me ordered vanilla!

I must have looked a bit bizarre to my fellow cinema-goers because I started to chuckle out loud.

As this is exactly what Lucy Griffin-Stiff & I were chatting about only a few days earlier, when we were recording the latest podcast episode for you. 

She summed it up sweetly with these wise words when it comes to branding & business ...

‘A mistake a lot of people make is they just go too vanilla for the mint-choc chip lovers’!

Think about it … are you often playing it safe by going too ‘vanilla’ in your business & marketing … but really you’re just blending in & being too bland?

Our conversation didn’t just end up there, as Lucy dives into why it’s so important to focus on Your Brand Before Logo … when in fact most business owners do it the other way around.

You’ll also hear Lucy bring to life the 4 key ingredients you need when it comes to your messaging & brand, from her experience as a communications expert.

'Heart + Soul + People + How/What/So What + Special Sauce (USP) = Message'

So if you want to ‘transform your business from just another … to the obvious choice’, then tune into this episode right now.

Remember the podcast is completely free for you & I’ve been getting lots of yummy reviews & feedback on how useful the past episodes have been.

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Connect with Lucy Griffin-Stiff here: Starting Conversations Website; 'Business Owner's Conversations Club' Facebook Group & LinkedIn.

* Lucy shared how her Entrepreneurial Superpower is a 'Creator' profile, compared to my 'Trader' profile. Find out what type of entrepreneur you are & how that forms a big part of your branding, by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* Also, be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Book in for an 'Unstuck Coaching Session' with me.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

After listening, tag me on Instagram (@osmaans), sharing what your favourite flavour of ice cream is & how you can sprinkle more magic with your messaging & branding going forward.

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Ever felt like your heads about to burst, when you’re trying to figure out that next step in your business or to overcome a challenge?

Well that’s cause you’re doing it BY YOURSELF!

But what would happen if instead, you were part of a special group of fellow smart, savvy, committed & driven small business owners & entrepreneurs?

MAGIC ... that's what!

So over on the podcast today, I chat all about the ins & outs of masterminds … what they are; how they’re different from coaching/mentoring/courses & workshops; how they can help you; what I like about ‘typical’ masterminds & what really annoys me about them too.

Plus, I finally reveal what I’ve been cooking up over here at RT-HQs for YOU :)

Here’s a little hint … it’s something to help make sure you end 2018 with a positive bang & yep it may have something to do with a mastermind … but not just any kind of traditional mastermind that’s out there!

After listening, you can then take that next step to apply to be part of something very special, that will help you get out your way & rapidly grow your business: https://www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/mastermind

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'Networking' ... a buzz word that's used in business a lot.

Why? Because it can be really powerful for you & your business … when it’s done right.

But all too often, people don’t do it well! Or you start getting out there but get a lack of results & then throw your arms up in the arm & declare …. ‘Networking is a waste of my time’.

So what’s it for you - do you get results from networking … or do you have room for improvement?

Well today I’ve got the wonderful Lesley Collins, to help you get out your way & network like a pro!

Lesley's the co-founder of a wicked business networking group in Glasgow, as well as running her own super successful online business.

So she knows a thing or 100 about networking … which we chat about during this podcast episode.

This includes how to make sure you’re not THAT person, who people can’t wait to escape from during a networking event or even pull out the fake … ‘excuse me a moment, I need to go visit the bathroom’.

You’ll also get why if you walk out of a networking event & think, ‘so was that a successful event & worthwhile?’ … you’re really missing the point!

Enough of me teasing you with what you’re going to learn … just listen now & take full advantage of it.

Here's the links for this podcast episode:

* Join the upcoming Rapid Transformation 90 day Mastermind - find out all the details here.

* Connect with Lesley Collins on LinkedIn here & ask her about the next Speedy Meet event in Glasgow.

* Lesley talks about how her Entrepreneurial Superpower is a 'Deal Maker' profile, compared to my 'Trader' profile. Find out what type of entrepreneur you are & how that forms a big part of your branding, by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* 'The One Thing' by Gary Keller on Amazon here.

* Also, be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Book in for an 'Unstuck Coaching Session' with me.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

Enjoy networking like the pro that you are or will be after putting these tips into action!

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I still remember it as if it was yesterday, when I woke up in a tent in the middle of nowhere & I really needed to pee.

The only problem was that it was 12.33am & it was blowing a gale outside the tent.

Honestly, the thought of venturing out of my warm sleeping bag to face that really didn’t appeal to me …. especially as I truly hated being cold or wet!

I tried to ignore it, as I’d be getting up in a few hours anyway … surely I could use the power of my mind to wait?

But you know what happens when you try not to think of something … yep …. that’s all you end up think about right!

Finally I decided that it was going to be a long night ahead with zero chance of sleep, if I didn’t get up & go take care of business outside. So I did.

The most surprising thing happened though, when I finally got on my muddy hiking boots; zipped open the tent & got outside.

It's been a year and yet that whole experience continues to give me epic insights that relate directly to growing your business.

I truly had to get out my way in lots of ways, so I wanted to share the journey with you during this week's podcast.

Some of the key insights include:

• What stories are you telling yourself?
• Your perspective makes a difference.
• What's happening inside compared to outside?
• You need trust & can borrow confidence.
• Opportunities are on your doorstep.
• It's never a straight path.
• Unnecessary baggage just slows you down.
• You need the right support & tools.
• It's OK to take breaks.
• Switch off .. to switch on!
• BONUS: Reflect using your reference points & non-logical measures.

Enjoy listening in & be sure to comment below, letting me know what your biggest take away & how you will apply it in your business.

Remember that applications are still open for my upcoming Rapid Transformation 90 day Mastermind, which I'd love you to be part of. You can find out more & apply here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/mastermind

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‘Be a leading learner’ is one of my favourite sayings from my mentors Roger Hamilton.

And that’s exactly what today’s special guest, Dr Christy Fergusson did.

Christy used her first hand experiences of suffering from many different health conditions, to take her on a path of discovering how to tackle these challenges using various different therapies & focusing on nutrition.

This then led her to create The Food Psychologist brand, where she now helps serve others who are going through similar journeys & challenges.

During this fun conversation, you’ll hear how she went about creating her business & how it led her to land a book deal, plus being the expert across a number of media publication & shows.

You’ll also get to see just how important it is to have a strong vision & why at times you need to go with your gut.

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Connect with Dr Christy Fergusson on her website & Instagram;

* You'll hear how Dr Christy Fergusson is a 'Creator' & how that compared to my 'Trader' Entrepreneurial Superpower. Find out what type of entrepreneur you are by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* Also, be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Book in for an 'Unstuck Coaching Session' with me.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

Enjoy tuning in & being inspired about how you can also use elements of your journey to help others.

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‘The MRI scan shows you’ve got a devastating injury’, said the knee surgeon in a very matter of fact way.

He went on & on for about 10 minutes with words such as, ‘major trauma in your knee’ … ‘it’s worse than we expected’.

I honestly was waiting for him to say, ‘Osmaan … you won’t be able to walk on that leg again’.

Thankfully he didn’t.

All of this happened completely out of the blue & as a result of taking my eldest son trampolining … yes seriously! (I kinda wish it was as a result of something more ‘interesting’, like snowboarding down the Alps or jet skiing in the Caribbean).

But let’s just say that the last 3 weeks of my life have been not the most fun & in all honesty the most challenging times that I’ve personally experienced.

It’s truly been a roller-coaster ride filled with ups & down in term of pain, mindsets & emotions.

The good news is that I’m getting back on my feet & managing to hobble around the place with my crutches.

So on this week’s podcast episode, I wanted to share my experiences & learnings from this journey with you, along with 7 key things to help you bounce back when the unexpected happens.

These include:

• How you can't plan for everything
• The power of language
• Finding the silver-linings
• The curse of in-decisions
• Gratitude is key
• Put yourself first
• Health is the most important thing!

It’s definitely one of the most vulnerable episodes I’ve recorded.

I really hope you never have something like this happen to you, but the lessons remain valid for a whole manner of set backs or when things don’t go quite to plan.

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Find out what type of entrepreneur you are by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* Also, be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Book in for an 'Unstuck Coaching Session' with me.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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Not everyone has what it takes to be a business owner.

I honestly believe that.

Do you agree or disagree with me?

It’s not down to skills or capabilities, because those can be learnt.

And there’s definitely not just ‘one way’ to be an entrepreneur or business owner.

So what really make the difference?

It’s what’s happening in your mind & your habits!

In today’s podcast episode, you’ll hear me bring to life 5 blunt truths that you’ve got to be honest about …. if you want to give yourself any fighting chance for long term success.

And guess what … they aren’t rocket science or hard to do.

But the question is … will you or are you doing them?

I hope this episode helps give you a gentle or big kick up the backside, so you make a firm decision on whether you’ve got what it takes or not!

Enjoy.

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Find out what type of entrepreneur you are by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* Also, be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Book in for an 'Unstuck Coaching Session' with me.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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I like big books & I cannot lie.

Yep I would even go as far as saying that I’m verging on being a ‘book-a-holic’.

What about you?

Do you love the smell when you walk into a bookshop & dream of being locked in there overnight?

Do you get that thrill of excitement like you’re going to pee your pants, when you click the ‘buy now’ button for the latest book to magically wing its way to your e-device? (Ok if you answered yes to that … you need serious help … because that’s a bit too much & even I don’t get that thrilled by books ;) )

But seriously, whether it’s real books, e-books, podcasts, videos or online courses, I know how addictive learning can become.

So is it a good thing or bad thing?

Will it impact your business in a good way or bad way?

It all depends … on what you do with what you consume!

That’s why in this week’s free podcast episode, I want to help you make sure you’re not wasting your time, money or energy on reading, listening or watching new shining things.

Instead, I’ll be sharing with you how to make sure you show some constraint & purposefully indulge in your habit … without it overtaking your life or business.

Plus, when you listen into the ‘book-a-holics anonymous’ episode, I’ll confess 7 things that I do when it comes to saying ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.

And for those things that do get the thumbs up, I’ll share how I savour & enjoy every single moment of the experience … before .. during & after ;)

If you’ve read this far … you know deep down that you’re in the same boat as me sometimes & need to be tuning into this episode, right?

Enjoy & I look forward to bumping into you in Waterstones or another cool bookstore some time soon ;)

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Find out what type of entrepreneur you are by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* Also, be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Book in for an 'Unstuck Coaching Session' with me.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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At one point back in the ‘olden days’, you used to live without a mobile phone.   Yes … really!

It’s scary to think how we survived without one. Did we seriously need to rely on an ‘earth phone’ or a payphone. (Part of me wishes we could back to those days in a way .... oh to be disconnected & distraction-free).

I’m sure you’ll remember that exciting feeling when you unboxed your first ever mobile phone & thought … ‘WOW what a fantastic piece of technology!’. Mine was the cool & slick Nokia ‘banana’ phone.

Is that the same phone you’re using today? (I’d bet you a Starbucks latte that it’s not!)

And when you think about it now, does that phone seem like a ‘brick’ or ancient relic, compared to the one you’re carrying around with you today?

Probably! 

I’ve honestly lost count of how many different mobile phones I’ve had. Each time it's been an upgrade & better than the last.

So what’s this got to do with you & your business?

Everything!

In today’s podcast episode, I’ll share with you how you can 'Get Out Your Wa'y when it comes to growing you & your business …. when you think & operate your business as if it is a series of versions … which you’ll upgrade along the way.

Why?

• It’ll stop you from thinking everything has to be ‘perfect’ right now.

• It’ll mean you avoid over complicating things & instead get out there to make real results happen.

• It’ll help you continue to evolve & create things that your mind can’t even contemplate or imagine to be possible YET.

• It’ll mean you can increase the overall lifetime value for your customers & your business.

• It’ll mean you can get that ‘new phone’ excitement again & again as time goes by.

• But in all seriousness … it’ll help you to focus on what’s important in the here & now … the time & place where things really count.

So enjoy tuning into this podcast episode, where I’ll bring this to life even more & share lots of practical tips & techniques to help you upgrade your business.

And perhaps this will be just what you need to hear to help you realise that today could be the perfect day for you to upgrade to YOUR next version for your life & business.  That could be your version 2.0 or even your version 45.0 :)

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Let's jump on a call together & have a virtual cuppa (15 mins) to see what upgrades you can put into action rapidly. Book your call here.

* Find out what type of entrepreneur you are by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* Also, be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Book in for an 'Unstuck Coaching Session' with me.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here:

Very personal question … did you have a shower or bath today?

Hopefully you’ve answered ‘yes’ … or at least have washed recently ;)

But why do you do it regularly & not just once in a blue moon?

To keep clean, fresh & to avoid people holding their noses when around you.

So when’s the last time you gave the same time & attention to your MOTIVATION?

Because let’s be real …. motivation levels can go up. 

They can go down. 

They can also feel like they’re somersaulting all over the place & going around a loop-da-loop, when riding the rollercoaster of business.

Want the good news? You can control your motivation levels!

When you do this … you can catch them before they go on the downward spiral or top them up when needed to keep them riding high.

But to do that … you need to dig deep & uncover something that’s often neglected or taken for granted by most business owners & entrepreneurs that I’ve worked with.

When you know it though … it will help you to get out your way & keep your motivation levels skyrocketing ... not just now but in the long term too!

So tune into today’s free podcast episode, where we can dive into this particular NLP tool in more detail.

Not only will you thank me … but your business will thank us both too, when you listen in & then take action.

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Let's jump on a call together & have a virtual cuppa (15 mins) to see how you can find out what your values are in business. Book your call here.

* Discover what type of entrepreneur you are by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* Also, be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Episode 001 - It's All in Your Mind

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‘I’m sorry, you’re being made redundant.’

Would you …. panic & die inside or be thrilled because this could be your chance?

• Your chance to finally make your ‘one day’ dream come true today.
• Your chance to start doing something you’re more passionate about.
• Your chance to stop just plodding along or even worse being miserable about what you’re doing each day.

That’s what ‘Lord’ David Scott did when those words were said to him a couple of years ago.

But why do we sometimes wait for that external ‘thing’ to happen in order for us to change?

And the even scarier thought … what if that ‘thing’ never happens … will you still be waiting for that ‘someday’? 

So tune into my chat with David over on the podcast today, to hear why we constantly need to keep acting & adapting to change in our businesses.

Like when he was pursuing something that looked like an ‘opportunity’ but in fact it was more like a distraction but just dressed up in a fancy costume, taking him away from his real goals.

Plus we talk about the power that can come from doing something that you’re passionate about & how focusing on a narrow niche was a game changer for him.

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* David is a Lord profile from the Wealth Dynamics profiling system. Which one are you? Discover what type of entrepreneur you are by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* Connect with David over on LinkedIn; his website or e-mail.

* Let's jump on a call together & have a virtual cuppa (15 mins) to see how to rapidly grow your business here. Book your call here.

* Also, be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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Be different … stand out from the crowd .. focus on your USP …

Yep I’m sure you’ve heard things like that before.

By why’s it so important?

Because if you don’t, you’ll simply blend in.

You’ll make life harder for yourself when it comes to growing your business.

Plus, you’ll make it harder for your perfect customers to choose you easily & I know you don’t want that, right?

The good news is that you can still have the same or very similar products or services as other ‘competitors’ out there in the marketplace & still be different.

It really all comes down to you choosing your unique recipe for how you cook things up, which will make the difference.

In today’s podcast episode, I bring to life a very powerful & practical strategy that will help you to make sure you’re swimming in the clear blue ocean, instead of thrashing around in the crowded red ocean (filled with blood & piranhas).

You’ll also get to hear why I’m more of a Starbucks fan than Costa. What makes my favourite hotel chain my favourite. Plus how I used recently used the blue ocean strategy to create the unique 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind experience.

So tune in today & you’ll see where you can either fine-tune or overhaul how you can stand out in your industry.

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Discover what type of entrepreneur you are by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* 'Blue Ocean Strategy' by Chan Kim & Mauborgne

* Let's jump on a call together & have a virtual cuppa (15 mins) to see how you can rapidly grow your business. Book your call here.

* Also, be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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Ever had things going super well for you & then suddenly … BANG … it’s like someone hit the break & then flipped into reverse gear, so you start going backwards?

But then after a while you start picking things up again & then out of the blue … the same things happens again & again like a yo-yo!

What’s the deal with that? It sucks, right?

Well it could be a sure fire sign that you’ve got an ‘upper limit’ challenge … that you can’t even see!

But even though it’s invisible – it’s still getting in your way, so you definitely need to smoke it out & then deal with it.

That’s why I’m going to help spill the beans on this topic based upon the wonderful book The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks. You'll get your hands on some practical tips, so you can smash through them on today’s podcast episode.

So tune in & let’s get cracking through them now.

Are you with me?

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Interested in an Unstuck Coaching Session or a place on the upcoming 90 day Mastermind Group?  Let's jump on a call together & have a virtual cuppa (15 mins) to see how you can rapidly grow your business. Book your call here.

* Discover what type of entrepreneur you are by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* 'The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

* Episode 10 - 'Do you believe your internal stories?'

* Also, be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”, said Benjamin Franklin.

I’m pretty sure he wasn’t talking about your business or content marketing strategy with those wise words … but well if the shoe fits?!

That’s exactly why I was super excited to have been invited to speak at Janet Murray’s Content Live workshop in London. Because it was not only going to help me spent time properly creating my content plan for 2019, but also helping over 80 other business owners do the same.

It never ceases to amaze me how powerful it can be when you get a group of inspired, focused & committed business owners together, who are striving towards growing themselves & their business.

I took so much away from the event from not only the fellow speakers but from every single business owner I had the pleasure of speaking to.

In today’s podcast episode, I share my highlights & key insights from each of the speakers … so you can weave these magic gems into your content plans for the year ahead.

Here’s a sneaky peek at them ….

Dan Knowlton - ‘Stop Talking About Video & Actually Do It’!

• Yes video can be scary but it’s totally powerful - so harness it!
• Your videos will get better each time - so embrace the journey & remember you have to start somewhere.
• You need 3 categories of videos: Awareness; Consideration & Purchase focused.
• It was magic seeing everyone create 60 second videos during their session by following a simple structure & just getting out their way & doing it!
• Follow Dan: Twitter & Instagram

Phil Pallen - ‘Using Twitter to Grow your Business’ & ‘Why you should be using Pinterest in 2019’:

• Twitter is still super powerful to start & contribute to conversations.
• Your ideal customers could be very accessible via Twitter - if you put in the time & effort to connect with them in a meaningful way.
• Don’t be average on 10 platforms. Be a rockstar on 3 & a Superstar on 1!
• Pinterest is the 2nd highest referral for traffic - next to Facebook!
• Grow your audience first on Pinterest by re-pinning other people’s work & then start to sprinkle in your own content.
• With 2 hours a week dedicated to Pinterest - you could see powerful results.
• Follow Phil: Twitter & Instagram

Liz Melville - ‘What’s working on Facebook right now?’

• It’s all about being remarkable & different in the world of Facebook, so you truly stand out.
• Focus on Attracting the right people. Build deep connections, where there is an emotional resonance. Then you can earn the right to convert them to customers. So many people want to skip the first 2 stages.
• Facebook algorithms have changed but don’t use that as an excuse to not focus on getting meaningful engagement & conversations happening on Facebook!
• Follow Liz: Twitter & Instagram

Bronte Huskinson - ‘Creative Instagram Marketing’

• Instagram is all about being consistent with your commenting & engagement.
• Build a community by focusing on being you first & not your business.
• Give & be part of a community.
• Instagram Stories help you let people...

Want to know how I can quickly tell how likely you’re to achieve those goals you’ve set or not?

It all boils down to the meaning & purpose behind them!

And I’m not being all ‘woo hoo’ here – I truly mean is there a big enough reason behind them, which truly makes you committed to making them happen?

But there’s even more to it than that.

That’s why in today’s podcast episode, I’ll show you what words you need to be listening out for, which may float out of your mouth or are swirling around your head and could be holding you back. (Hint … they include ‘Should’; ‘Have to’ & ‘Must’).

Plus, you’ll get to put your current & future goals through their paces by asking these 4 super powerful questions.

• What would happen if you did it?
• What won’t happen if you did it?
• What would happen if you didn’t do it?
• What wouldn’t happen if you didn’t do it?

Even though they’ll likely make you screw up your face when you ask yourself them, they'll quickly smoke out if your goals are hitting the mark or not for you.

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Interested in an Unstuck Coaching Session or a place on the upcoming 90 day Mastermind Group?  Let's jump on a call together & have a virtual cuppa (15 mins) to see how you can rapidly grow your business. Book your call here.

* Discover what type of entrepreneur you are by taking the Wealth Dynamics test

* Be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

So tune in to this podcast episode & see what you could either fine-tune or overhaul to make those goals even more powerful & practical for you!

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They can seem real & totally legitimate.

Especially when it’s not only you that's saying the same things or feeling that way.

But come now … we both know deep down that … an excuse is an excuse!

Will excuses help you smash your targets?

Will excuses help you make the impact you want for your customers?

Will you be able to pop into the local bank to deposit your excuses into your account?  (if only!)

The scary thing is that often we’re not even aware of some of the excuses whirling around in our heads & flying out of our mouths.

But they’re totally making an impact on you & your business … guaranteed!

We all do it …. just like how the Queen also poops & pees .. we just sometimes do it more or less frequently compared to others.

So am I writing this to make you feel bad? … of course not … that’s not my style.

Instead I want to help you get those alarm bell ringing when there’s an excuse lurking around – either in plain sight or when it’s trying to hide & fly under the radar!

It all comes down to your mindset & strategies … so what would you like ….. more excuses in your life or more results?

 In today’s super short podcast episode, I’ll share 2 excuses that have shown up for me recently & the impact they were having! (My wife especially loves how one of them no longer exists!)

Plus you’ll get to hear how you can turn your excuses from being an excuse & getting in your way … to instead helping you to get results!

Sound good?

Then simply get your ears tuned into this podcast episode & then let’s have a farewell celebration when you kick those pesky excuses away!

Enjoy!

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Interested in an Unstuck Coaching Session or a place on the upcoming 90 day Mastermind Group?  Let's jump on a call together & have a virtual cuppa (15 mins) to see how you can rapidly grow your business. Book your call here.

* Discover what type of entrepreneur you are by taking the Wealth Dynamics test

* Be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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Let’s talk about LOVE!

I’m a firm believer that you’ve got to love what you do in business …. otherwise what’s the point?!

But it’s also natural that your love for it may go up & down at times.

When that happens, it can be tempting to reach for that tub of ice cream & drown your sorrows, whilst listening to Celine Dion singing her heart out to you on repeat.

Even though Celine is ace & ice cream is tasty … is that really going to help?

It also doesn’t mean that you’ve got to say, ‘I’m sorry … it’s not you but it’s me!’ & break up with your business.

Instead it could be that you just need to give it some more tender loving care, spice things up a bit or keep your eyes from wandering!

In fact from my experience of working with small business owners & entrepreneurs over the last 12 years, there’s 6 things that can really be going on when you’re feeling this way.

And each of them has a different way to sort them …. so you’ve got to know what’s really the issues!

In today’s podcast episode, I’ll share these with you & more importantly how you can get things back on track. Or in those extreme cases, to give you the confidence to know when it’s really time to say … ‘enough is enough & it’s time to say goodbye’!

Even if you’re all loved up with your business right now, I’d still totally recommend that you listen to this episode today. Because it will help you to be vigilant & prevent those cracks from appearing down the line.

Remember it’s a two-way thing … a healthy relationship needs love from both sides. If you’re not playing your part, can you really expect your business to love you back & help make those magical results happen?

It makes you think right? But enough thinking … get listening now!

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Interested in an Unstuck Coaching Session or a place on the upcoming 90 day Mastermind Group?  Let's jump on a call together & have a virtual cuppa (15 mins) to see how you can rapidly grow your business. Book your call here.

* Episode 9 - Your Entrepreneurial Superpower

* Episode 23 - How to ride the motivational rollercoaster

* Discover what type of entrepreneur you are by taking the Wealth Dynamics test

* Be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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90 days.

It’s not too long.

It’s not too short.

It’s practically perfect in every way!

And I’m super proud to have seen what a group of business owners achieved during their 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind, which wrapped up last week.

The focused actions they took, along with the accountability & support they had, led them to….

• smash through stretching revenue targets;
• attract new clients into their business;
• focused on streamlining their businesses & getting clearer on their next phase of growth;
• outsourcing tasks in their business to free up more time;
• get the foundations sorted for a new business offering;
• writing a book!

Yep impressive!

In this week’s podcast episode, I share my reflections on what they experienced & why I’m super excited to start the next 90 day Mastermind group next month … to kick off 2019!

You’ll definitely want to listen to this, if you’re sick of trying to grow your business all by yourself & instead want the support from both myself & a group of likeminded business owners, who are serious about making 2019 count.

You can also find out how you can be considered for one of the limited spaces for the next 90 day Mastermind group, which officially kicks off in January here.

(Ohh & there’s a little extra early bird special for you too, if you act fast too … because I like working with action takers … not fence sitters or procrastinators).

Seriously though … if this is right for you … I’d love to help you also experience the magic that I got to witness first hand, so you can also get out your way & rapidly grow your business.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Find out more about the next 90 day Mastermind & apply for your place here.

* Episode 15 - The Power of a Mastermind

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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Are you all ‘Christmas-ed’ out now?

I’m sure that like me & many other business owners, your mind has started to think about …. NEXT YEAR!

Before the clocks strike midnight on New Year’s Eve though, do yourself a big favour … close out 2018 properly & also choose what you want from 2019.

In this week’s short podcast episode, I share with you how to do that in an easy & fun way …. with 2 important questions.

Plus, how you can choose a theme words for 2019, which will not only inspire you but also keep you on the straight & narrow during the year.

My theme word for 2019 is MAGIC!

I’ll share why I chose that word & how it’s already influencing how I’m designing my year ahead, inside the episode.

Do listen in now & then drop a comment below or in the Free Facebook Group, to share what your theme word will be.

If you want some help to make sure you truly make 2019 an epic one for you & your business, then let me help you make that happen.

The next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind kicks off in January & I’d love to be in your corner to help you smash your goals during that time. Plus, you’ll also be supported by a wonderful group of fellow business owners who are also committed to getting out their way & growing their business.

The early bird offer to join the programme ends when the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve.

Simply find out more about the 90 day Mastermind & register your interest here before the end of 31st December 2018.

If after we speak in the New Year & ensure that it’s the right fit for you, me & the group … I’ll then honour the reduced investment for you.

Enjoy reflecting on the year that’s nearly passed & getting set for what I’m sure will be an epic 2019.

Happy New Year when it arrives.

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Listen to the reflections from the last 90 day Mastermind; find out more about the next one & secure your place here.

* Episode 15 - The Power of a Mastermind

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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Happy New Year to you!

How’s the year going so far? Christmas feels so last year now, right? ;)

I hope you had a great time celebrating in whatever style that took your fancy.

Ours involved letting the boys stay up for the bells, watching the London fireworks on TV & making a start on building my 6000+ pieces Harry Potter Lego Hogwarts Castle set! (Although that then led me to stay up till around 4am – as it’s rather addictive!)

So where are you at with your goals setting for this year?

I’m sure that like many business owners, you’ve been thinking about & then actually setting out your goals for the year ahead … or it’s the first thing you plan to do when you get properly back into ‘work mode’.

To give you a helping hand, in this week’s podcast episode I share the 5 key mistakes I often see business owners making when setting goals.

Have a listen so you can fine-tune any of the goals you’ve already set or use it as a great prompt to help you get them done!

Remember though, that you don’t have to go it alone, as there’s still time to be part of my next 90 Day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group.

So if you’d like me in your corner to really ace your goals & benefit from both 1-2-1- coaching & group masterminding during that time …. check out there details here & apply now.

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Listen to the reflections from the last 90 day Mastermind; find out more about the next one & secure your place here.

* Episode 15 - The Power of a Mastermind

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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Being totally exclusive or playing the field (a.k.a. multi-passionate) in business… which is better?

It really depends!

• On your goals.
• On your mindset.
• On your entrepreneurial superpower & personality.
• On whether you’re organised enough.
• On whether you’re stimulated by variety or if it overwhelms you.

It’s really not for everyone, that’s for sure.  That’s why I love working with my business owner clients, as they’re all different.

So what would work for one of them would be a complete disaster for another. It certainly keeps me on my toes, I can tell you!

One of my clients & great friends, Barry Nelson is definitely used to the juggling act of running 3 businesses … alongside a busy family life too.

Yesterday we jumped online & had an in-depth chat all about it.  But before we did, I hit record, so you can benefit from eavesdropping into our conversation, as part of this week’s podcast episode.

It’s filled with both golden nuggets of wisdom & practical strategies, which will help you whenever you’re juggling multiple projects or commitments.

You’ll hear how Barry’s journey starting from being ‘The Garden Barber’ to what he does now, hasn’t always been smooth sailing & the role that personal development; tackling mindset blocks & taking action played.

I’m sure it will help answer the question for you … on whether being totally exclusive to one business or following a multi-passionate approach, is right for you … or not!

Enjoy listening to the banter … Barry is truly one of a kind!

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Listen to the reflections from the last 90 day Mastermind; find out more about the next one & secure your place here.

* Connect with Barry on Facebook & Instagram (@barry_nelson87) here

* Barry's Entrepreneurial Superpower is a Star profile. Which one are you? Discover yours here.

* 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' by Robert Kiyosaki

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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A few months back, it was a fairly typical morning in the Sharif household … classic Home Alone style.

Even though bags were packed & clothes were sorted the night before … something always seems to disappear over night.

On this particular morning, it was one of Aaron’s shoes. Shareen was running around downstairs hunting for it, whilst I doing my best to help look for it upstairs … whilst hobbling around in my crutches at the time.

As she finally found it (she got this proper superpower of finding things in places – even after I’ve looked there), as they are flying out the door in all the commotion, Kaiyas’s words catch my ear …

‘You’ve got to have a growth mindset Aaron’, as the door slams shut behind them.

Did I just hear right?

Did my 6 year old son just share some profound words of wisdom with younger little brother?

I couldn’t wait till he get back from school, so I could ask him ….’How do you know about growth mindsets’?

Well it turns out that they’ve been learning about it in his primary school & he summed it so well.

Then he flummoxed me even more by saying, ‘Is that not what you’re always talking about during your ‘people calls’?' (what he calls my coaching client sessions).

He was right … at the core of everything I do is all about helping business owners to really focus on developing a growth mindset … instead of operating from a fixed mindset.

And it makes a huge impact on EVERYTHING & I really mean EVERYTHING.

In today’s super short podcast episode, you’ll quickly get to see what way your mindset is swinging, when it comes to your beliefs; focus; effort; challenges; mistakes & feedback.

Then take what you discover & make sure that you do all you can to either move or consistently stay in that growth mindset zone.

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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‘I’m starting with the man in the mirror.

I’m asking him to change his ways.

And no message could have been any clearer.

If you want to make the world a better place.

Take a look at yourself, and then make a change.’

I’ve heard those words sung many times by the legend that was … Michael Jackson.

But on Sunday night, whilst escaping from the bitter cold air in London, by randomly getting last minute theatre tickets to see Thriller Live … those words truly made an impact!

It echoed a lot of what just a few hours ago, I’d been chatting about with YOU, whilst recording this week’s podcast episode. (I always picture that I’m actually speaking to you when I hit ‘record’ … incase you’re sitting here scratching your head & thinking … ‘did we speak?’)

Here’s where you can tune into this week’s podcast chat … (you just need to picture in your head that we’re sitting in your favourite coffee shop together .. having a deep & meaningful chat over a skinny white Americano … cause do you know how many calories are in a caramel macchiato?!?)

Here’s a little sneaky peek of how some of that interesting conversation flowed …

Why is it so easy for us to think that we need the latest tactic or strategy, to help us grow our business? Because in fact, most of the times … what we really need to do is look much closer to home (i.e. in the mirror).

And on that … why do we something automatically think that NEW is better than OLD … (& when are those times that ‘new’ really is better?). Is it that we’re suffering from FOMO (fear of missing out), instead of embracing JOMO (joy of missing out)?

Seriously, can you honestly say that your goals are really YOUR goals? Or have they all meshed together from all the influences around you … to make you think that they’re your goals but really deep down, they’re not really?

* Told you we went deep! *

Plus, we dove into why you need to keep an eye on the actions you’re taking. Because if you’re not careful, each of those little decisions you’re making, can end up compounding together & taking further away from what you actually want … rather than closer to it.

All this sparked from what’s been a fortnight of interesting events, reflections & conversations that I’ve been having. Then ‘random’ things popping up everywhere, making me think … this needs to be talked more about ... with you & for you too!

So enjoy listening in & I’d love to hear what it sparks for you. Be sure to let me know, by dropping me an e-mail (osmaan@rapidtransformation.co.uk).

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Listen to the podcast episodes mentioned: 'Comparison-itis' Episode 5 & 'Do you believe your internal stories & beliefs? - Episode 10

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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When is a problem a problem?

Or could it in fact really be an opportunity?

It's no surprise though, when you look at things in just the same way … you end up just getting the same old thinking. In fact, it can even get your head even further up your ... problem!

But life isn’t just black & white, is it? What if you added a splash of red, black, yellow, green or blue into the mix?

Well that’s exactly what I’d love to help you do today.

Because I’m going to bring to life a super simple yet powerful tool that my old boss introduced me to, back in my corporate shirt & tie wearing days.

It’s so useful that I’ve used it loads since then & am often putting my clients through their paces with it too.

So wrap your hands around a challenge, problem or even a positive conundrum that you’ve been driving yourself crazy with & can’t get out of your mind.

You got one?

Then listen to this super short (perhaps the shortest so far) podcast, where you’ll get to sprinkle a bit of colour on the situation & magically see things in different ways.  Ohh that reminds me of those cool kaleidoscope things I used to play with back in the good ole olden days ;)

Here's a little peak about what you're about to do with it ....

Enjoy tuning in & let me know how you get on by leaving a comment below or sending me an email here.

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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When I worked in the corporate world, I never saw myself as being a salesperson.

That’s because I never had any goals that were directly linked to a sales target.

Sales just kinda happened all around me, whilst I focused on being a manager of people or projects.

And to be really honest, I used to be really bored in the 2 hour meeting every Monday afternoon with all the other commercial managers when I worked in Marks & Spencer. They’d get so obsessed whilst talk through their sales figures & whether they were ahead or behind ‘plan’.

Then in my whole time of working in Lloyds TSB, I’d only ever spoken to one external customer EVER & that was only because I stupidly answered the phone of the Regional Director’s PA, who sat on the desk next to me … whilst she popped away to grab a coffee on my first day in that new role & office!

(The customer phoned to make a complaint & when I said my name … she responded … ‘Have they put me through to India?’ in an angry tone & seriously wouldn’t believe I was sitting in the London Head Office. I was so glad to see Nicola come around the corner & save me … & I vowed never to answer her phone again from that day forward!)

Yet every month, I’d still get money put into my bank account & even sometimes extra bonus money on top of that too!

So can you imagine the reality that faced me, when I decided to leave that world behind & start my own business?

Yep … the business would only be a business .. if it made sales (otherwise it’s just an expensive hobby!)

And as it only had one ‘employee’ – who was also the boss … it was down to ME to do that job … right from the start!

So how do you ace sales even if you don’t see yourself as being a salesperson?

It can be so easy to jump straight into figuring out the strategies, tactics or approach that you ‘should’ take or avoid.

But even before that … there’s something that is critical to making sales simple … your MINDSET!

This is why I totally loved having a great in-depth chat with the wonderful sale coach, Jessica Lormier … for this week’s podcast episode.

Unlike me, Jess’s corporate career was totally focused around sales & she was able to bring that experience to help her start & grow to a 7 figure business.

So tune into hear how you can get out your way to make sales easier & more fun in your business.

Plus, promise me that you’ll listen all the way to the end … because Jess shared some words of wisdom that her mum shared with her … which I’m now going to share with you … they are seriously golden!

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Connect with Jessica Lormier via her Smart Leaders Sell website & ace podcast.

* Jess's superpower is a Creator & my superpower is a Trader. What is your superpower? Find out by taking the Wealth Dynamics test here.

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here:

How would you answer the question, ‘Am I enough?’

It’s a simple yet powerful question & one that Michelle Obama asks herself a lot, whenever faced with a new challenge or opportunity.

‘I am’, is the response that would help her to then get on with taking action & getting out her way.

So what’s your answer? Are you enough?

It feels a bit bizarre not having Michelle riding along on my car journeys anymore, as I was loving hearing her she share elements of the different chapters of her life. (That’s the bummer when a good audio book comes to an end.)

It got me thinking about how everyone of us is actually living our ‘autobiography’ each & every single day.

But are you excited about the chapter that you’re currently in & writing?

There’s so much that Michelle shared that can directly apply to us as business owners & for that reason, I wanted to share some of the key nuggets from it.

Listen into the latest podcast episode, where you can hear more & truly consider the question … ‘Who am I becoming?’

I also totally love how Michelle defines the meaning of ‘success’. Listen in & see how it makes you feel too.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Get a copy of Michelle Obama's Autobiography, 'Becoming' here.

* What is your entrepreneurial superpower? Find out by taking the Wealth Dynamics test here.

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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When I started my business I was really naïve.

I used to believe that once I overcame some initial set up problems (or challenges), that everything would be problem free from there.

How wrong was I!

Because I’m sure that like me (& every other business owner out there), you’ll ALWAYS have problems!

And that’s actually a good thing!

So yes, I want you to have problems in your business.

But just as long as they are better quality problems each & every time.

You can hear me bring this to life in this week’s super short podcast episode.

I’ll also share how this thinking has helped so many of my business owner clients, to get out their way & start embracing problems, instead of wishing they’d never have any going forward.

Enjoy & let me know how you get on with overcoming your current problem in your business, with this new perspective.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? Let's chat ... book in for your free virtual cuppa here.

* What is your entrepreneurial superpower? Find out by taking the Wealth Dynamics test here.

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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What helps you to ‘switch off’?

Because being a business owner can be all consuming - if we let it. There’s always something to do or think about, right?

Over the years I’ve tried many things to help me relax more & get out of ‘work’ mode.

But guess what really does it for me!

LEGO

I discovered this form of escapism a few years ago, whilst sprawled across the living room floor playing Lego with our eldest son Kaiyas … it was like magic!

That’s why I treated myself to the best Christmas gift ever ... the massive Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Lego set!

And the 6020 piece masterpiece is truly epic & is now taking pride of place on our dining room table at the moment.

Lego isn’t just for kids ... honestly.

In fact, there’s 7 key things that I learnt from building this Lego set that I know can help all business owners.

You can hear about them on this week’s podcast episode & see how they help you to get out your way more.

As always, let me know what your biggest take-away is from it.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? Let's chat ... book in for your free virtual cuppa here.

* What is your entrepreneurial superpower? Find out by taking the Wealth Dynamics test here.

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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Ever felt like you’re so busy … doing lots of ‘stuff’ but when you look at your bank balance or your results compared to your goals … you just want to cry or have a good old tantrum like my 2 year old, when he doesn’t get his way?

And then you sigh for relief when things are finally working for you … only to find that down the road, things start to unravel again or your results take a nose-dive?

I know how frustrating it can be … because it’s not like you’re sitting there & not doing anything, right?

But could it be the ‘stuff’ that you’re doing … is actually causing the problem?

Or is it more to do with the ‘stuff’ that you were doing & which was working, but for some reasons you’ve let slip … because you’ve got lots of other ‘stuff’ to do?

Perhaps it could also be down to the ‘stuff’ that you should just stop doing… because it's really not making an ounce of a difference in reality, so is just wasting your time, energy & money.

Is it making you think … which could it be for you, right now?

Well in today’s podcast episode, let’s have a chat through it more.

I’ll share with you some real life examples from my own business & also from fellow business owners, on when they’ve needed to really focus on doing more of the RIGHT ‘stuff’.

Plus I’ll bring to life a super simple yet massively powerful way for you to get your ‘stuff’ sorted today, which I personally use & share with my coaching clients too!

Enjoy listening & taking action (or stop taking action …. hmmm).

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? Let's chat ... book in for your free virtual cuppa here.

* What is your entrepreneurial superpower? Find out by taking the Wealth Dynamics test here.

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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Let’s be honest, there’s things to do in growing or running your business, which you don’t really like.

I know for me … there’s a fair few that fit into that category.

But without doing them … your business can suffer.

So we just need to put on our big boy/girl pants (you can choose whichever tickles your fancy the most) & get on with it.

But is it that easy?

And does that not go against what I’m always banging on about … focus on understanding & using your entrepreneurial superpower?

Yes … it’s always great to do more of what comes naturally to you & plays to your talents & strengths.

But your entrepreneurial superpower isn’t an excuse for you to not do some of the things that need to be done but you just find harder.

And that’s where your Alter Ego comes in.

I never realised that I used used an alter ego (of sorts) when doing certain things, until I listened to Todd Herman’s amazing new book … The Alter Ego Effect.

I’m even more excited to be consciously crafting some new ones … that will help me & my business in different ways too.

Inside it, he shows how much of an impact it has made for himself & his clients … who happen to be professional athletes; entertainers, leaders & business owners at the top of their field.

So on today’s podcast … just for you … I decided to give you a summary of the power of unleashing your Alter Ego & some of the highlights that Todd wrote about. (Well he actually spoke them to me through countless car journeys).

Then as always, I’d love to know what your take on it is & how you’ll put it into action.

So connect with me on the world of social media to let me know.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Get your copy of the Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? Let's chat ... book in for your free virtual cuppa here.

* What is your entrepreneurial superpower? Find out by taking the Wealth Dynamics test here.

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Photo credit: Nick Onken

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Imagine you had a magic button & all you had to simply do is ‘press it’ & you’d feel instantly confident.

When & where would you want to use that boost of extra confidence?

Because in today’s super short podcast episode, I’ll share with you the simple process of how to do that … by harnessing the powerful technique of Anchoring, from the world of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming).

I’ve personally been using this technique since 2006 & it works wonders!

Plus, I promise you that you’ve already use & experience many anchors in your world already.  But today, you’re going to benefit from creating one that will be super useful for you & your business!

So simply listen to this short episode & get cracking.

Enjoy & I look forward to hearing how you harness that instant confidence today.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? Let's chat ... book in for your free virtual cuppa here.

* What is your entrepreneurial superpower? Find out by taking the Wealth Dynamics test here.

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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‘This is the final call, your flight is about to depart.’

(Cue the Home Alone 2 airport scene music in your head, as you make that frantic dash so you don’t get left behind.)

Cause I know you’re not the type of person who wants their business to be grounded, right?

Last week I saw a guy … all suited & booted running … like his life depended on it from one part of Amsterdam airport to the other. And that airport is truly massive! (I really hope he made his flight).

I had the opposite experience, as I sauntering through the airport … making a pit-stop at Starbuck for a skinny flat white & then even jumping on a ‘virtual cuppa’ call with a potential new Mastermind client … before I boarded my last flight home after a short business trip to Bordeaux.

As I buckled my seat belt & plugged in my noise cancelling headphones (the best thing ever for flights – seriously!), I was suddenly struck by how freaking amazing it is that this plane will literally transport us all to a completely different country … whilst I sat on my backside!

That then sparked a train of thoughts about how there’s so much we can learn from everyday things we do … like flying … that can actually help us get out our way & rapidly grow our business.

So for this week’s podcast episodes, grab your passport … I mean headphones & let’s go on a trip, where I’ll share 10 first class ways to make your business fly.

1. Preparation is key!
2. Where are you going?
3. Taking off takes a lot of energy
4. Be comfortable not seeing
5. Take the rough with the smooth
6. Multiple stops
7. Enjoy the journey
8. Remember you're not alone
9. You don't have to do everything yourself
10. Everyone makes a choice!

And the good news is … you don’t need to pack your bags; go through the torture of airport security & wait to board a flight for me to bring these 10 ways to life ... instead simply tune into the podcast episode today!

Ready ... let's get going!

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? Let's chat ... book in for your free virtual cuppa here.

* What is your entrepreneurial superpower? Find out by taking the Wealth Dynamics test here.

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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Last weekend was far from ‘normal’ … but who wants ‘normal’ anyway?

Even before the alarm went off … my body & mind was awake & I had that excited Christmas morning feeling.

At 8am (which really was like 7am in ‘old time’ because the clocks also changed), there I was dancing away with thousands of other motivated folks & looking forward to another intense day of a Dr Joe Dispenza workshop in Edinburgh.

[So if you happened to catch any of my Instagram Stories (@osmaans) over the weekend & were thinking … ‘What party is Osmaan at?’ … now you know.]

So what the heck was I up to?

I was learning & diving back even deeper into the world of the power of our mind & all things to do with the powerful connection between the mind & body.

And it truly blew my mind (& body) …. not only out of the water … but out of the universe!

Throughout the weekend, we did loads of meditations … some that lasted more than 1hour 20 mins at a time. Before that I used to think I was ‘zen-ed’ out after only 10 minutes of my Headspace meditations.

It truly took us all down a rabbit hole when we really got to question how much we can all get in our own way … without even realising it & seeing the science behind it too.

And that’s why for me … it wasn’t a ‘woo hoo’ or ‘wacky’ experience.

It took me back to the magic of when I first started to learn Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) & seeing real changes happen quickly for me & my clients.

The beauty of it all though … is the impact it can have on our business. Because let’s face it, a huge part of this world & how you experience it…. comes down to your MINDSET.

One of the biggest reminders I got was about CHOICES.

It only takes ONE single choice … for your whole world to change.

Let me repeat that again & let it sink in … ONE choice!

And with that one choice, you can create a Rapid Transformation for you & your business.

So let’s continue this conversation over on my podcast, because I want help you to Get Out Your Way even more, with some of the key take-aways from the weekend.

It simply comes down to a choice though … are you going to take it now by tuning in for a quantum leap?

And incase your thinking … is he going to make me have a dance party over there & start clapping away … not at all … well unless you choose to ;)

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? Let's chat ... book in for your free virtual cuppa here.

* Dr Joe Dispenza - Website

* 'Heal' - Netflix Documentary - featuring Dr Joe Dispenza

* What is your entrepreneurial superpower? Find out by taking the Wealth Dynamics test here.

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to...

I know the realities of life when it comes being your own boss & growing your business.

Of course it’s got plenty of amazing parts – especially when things are flowing well. I really wouldn’t change it for the world now.

But let’s not pretend that it’s all filled with sipping fruit cocktails whilst watching a beautiful sunset in Bali (you can tell what my Facebook memories threw up this month right ;))

You & I both know there are moments when you feel like things are falling apart & you’re nearly at the ‘breakdown’ point.

When’s the last time you experienced that?

Sometimes it can last a few minutes; hours; days or even weeks!

It’s those times when your feeling utterly confused; second guessing yourself & even frustrated because the things that were working … no longer are & in fact now seem broken.

Even though it can feel horrible at the time, how about you embrace them?

Are you mad Osmaan – I hear you say! 'Why would I want to attract & enjoy ‘breakdowns’?'

Because I’ve seen it countless of times, both personally & from my clients, that ‘breakdowns’ often come just before a transformational breakthrough.

And breakthroughs are what help you to keep evolving & moving things forward.

If you’re reading this, I also know that you’re not someone who is just going to settle for things being ‘ok’ & coasting … you want more for yourself & your business.

So that means … you’re going to need to step up & transform at times!

Don’t worry though, you don’t have to hide underneath your duvet, feel sorry for yourself or even pretend that everything is ok by just ignoring things.

Because in today’s super short podcast episode, I’ve got 4 simple yet practical things that will help you get out your way … when it comes to ‘breakdown’ moments.

So here’s to your next ‘breakdown’ & with it … your transformation!

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? Let's chat ... book in for your free virtual cuppa here.

* What is your entrepreneurial superpower? Find out by taking the Wealth Dynamics test here.

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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Words aren’t just simply words.

Think about it … each word you hear, say or write, is a combination of letters, which are skilfully jumbled together in a way that gives it a meaning.

And it’s those meanings that impacts our behaviours, mindset & performance … even more than we realise at times!

So do you really choose the words you're using & even stop to notice them, or do they just slip out?

I know that your eyes are blinking as you're reading this & you're doing this without even realising, am I right?

Well the same is happening with the words that you're using, you often just say or think about them on auto-pilot mode.

But think about it … are these the best words for you & your business?

Or could those pesky words be the things that are actually getting in your way or holding you back at times?

Want to explore this further now & see the impact it’s been having?

Listen to this podcast episode, where I’ll share with you certain words & phrases that you want to banish from your mouth or mind!

I bet you that you’re using them without realising!

But after you hear what they are, you’ll get alarm bells ringing so you can catch them & change them going forward.

So let’s go chat … me & you .. over on the podcast now.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? Let's chat ... book in for your free virtual cuppa here.

* What is your entrepreneurial superpower? Find out by taking the Wealth Dynamics test here.

* Episode 001 - It's All In Your Mind

* Episode 010 - Do you believe your internal stories?

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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I was well up for an early night on Saturday, as the fresh air & sunshine over the Easter weekend was fun & tiring.

So I threw on my Gryffindor PJs & hopped into bed at 11.30pm. I thought I’d watch 15 minutes of Netflix to chill out before drifting off but guess what ended up happening?

It got to near 1am & I was wide awake with my head & heart racing!

All because I stumbled upon Brené Brown’s new Netflix special, ‘The Call to Courage’.

It totally struck me how much every business owner needs to constantly be courageous & that takes us being vulnerable too.

Because like Brené says, you’ll fail at times & that’s ok.

Plus I love her thoughts about not caring about the opinions of other people who aren’t actually being brave or who aren’t in the ‘arena’ doing the doing.

There’s so many key take-aways & insights from it, that I recorded a super short podcast episode to share them with you.

If you could do with being more brave, more courageous & seeing how being more vulnerability can actually help you & your business, then listen in today.

After listening, you’ll totally get why I couldn’t sleep after watching it.

Instead I was left totally inspired & wanting to jump back out of bed & get cracking.

Enjoy tuning in & I know that it will help you get out of your way even more.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? Let's chat ... book in for your free virtual cuppa here.

* 'The Call to Courage' by Brene Brown - Netflix

* 'The Power of Vulnerability' - Brene Brown - TEDx Talk

* What is your entrepreneurial superpower? Find out by taking the Wealth Dynamics test here.

* Episode 019 - How to Bounce Back

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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Want to know a sure fire way of driving yourself crazy when trying to make a decision?

Only having 2 options to choose from, as that’s a recipe for a dilemma.

Cause think about it … when you pop into Starbucks, they don’t just say … do you want a black or white coffee?

Nope … you’ve got lots of options & choices. Is it a flat white or a caramel machiatto kinda day?

Last week, one of my clients send me a voice message about a decision he was grappling with … he was trying to decide whether he should he do ‘option 1’ or ‘option 2’?

But I could see at least another option staring us right in the face … but one that he was totally missing, until I pointed it out.

The reality is that we often have more choices than we realise.

So it doesn’t have to be so binary or an ‘either or’ decision, right?

In this week’s super short podcast episode, I bring this to life so you can embrace more options in your life.

Well apart from a few warnings … where too many options could get you into bother!

So listen in today.

Then enjoy seeing where you can enjoy the freedom of knowing you’ve got more choices.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? Let's chat ... book in for your free virtual cuppa here.

* What is your entrepreneurial superpower? Find out by taking the Wealth Dynamics test here.

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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How good are you at focusing on ONE thing in your business?

I know that the temptation is always there to start on that new idea; project or even an entirely new business.

But when we get so caught up with the excitement of the new possibilities, do you really actually stop to think about whether it’s really an opportunity or just a distraction?

That’s why I wanted to bring the wonderful Jenny Plant, who is an amazing client of mine, to your ears in this week’s podcast episode.

Because Jenny’s business journey has been so interesting to watch & be part of. As when I first met her, she had her fingers in a number of different pies. And guess how that was working out for her?

But the really scary thing is that because of all the other shiny opportunities she was spending her time focusing on …. she was on the verge of totally neglected growing the core business she started.

You’ll hear how Jenny had to make some brave decisions to really get to where she is now …. rapidly growing her thriving core business.

The conversation truly flows between us in this podcast & it’s filled with practical nuggets of wisdom to help you Get Out Your Way throughout.

I’m positive that after listening to this, you’ll stop & think before automatically jumping straight in, when you get those new golden carrots dangled in front of your face or when you wake up in the middle of the night with that new idea that’s going to be a ‘game changer’!

Because what will you not be doing … if you’re jumping from lane to lane .. instead of staying in YOUR lane?

Plus Jenny also shared her top tips on truly maximising the opportunities you have with your current clients or customers, instead of always thinking you need to attract new ones!

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group or having me be your coach? Let's chat ... book in for your free virtual cuppa here.

* Connect with Jenny Plant over at Account Management Skills or via Linkedin.

* Jenny shares how powerful it's been knowing that she is a 'Star' profile. What is your entrepreneurial superpower? Find out by taking the Wealth Dynamics test here.

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Jenny also mentions these resources during the podcast:

 Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki; Bonjoro video messaging; Calendly scheduling software 

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I know that age is just a number, but I’m seriously proud as punch this week because ….

• It’s my 12th year business anniversary.

• The Get Out Your Way Podcast is now officially 1 year old!

It’s been some journey since I left the corporate world all those years ago … with many ups, downs & loop-de-loops.

And even after 52 episodes of the podcast, there’s still so much more to come.

So to me, it feels like I’ve only just got started both in terms of the business & podcast … in a real fun & positive way.

When we reach different milestones in our business, it’s pretty impossible not to stop & make a judgement about it, right?

Because it’s human nature. We all make judgements & we’re never going to get rid of that.

But one of the biggest things I’ve learnt since both being a small business owner & also coaching thousands on a similar path, is that the fear of judgement can really hold YOU & YOUR business back.

So in this week’s podcast episode, I thought it’s about time we really had an open & honest conversation around this important subject.

Cause I want you to stop being scared of being judged … especially by others!

And instead accept the fact that it’s part & parcel of life, so use it to drive you forward instead.

Plus, why would you expect others to stop judging you, if you’re constantly judging others too … without even realising it most of the time?!

Tune into episode 52 now, to both celebrate with me today & also hear some practical tips to help you to Get Out Your Way when it comes to JUDGEMENTS!

Enjoy & here’s to another year filled of fun, adventures & success for us both.

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group or having me be your coach? Let's chat ... book in for your free virtual cuppa here.

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Listen to Episode 001 - It's All in Your Mind & Episode 010 - Do You Believe Your Internal Stories & Beliefs?

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Have you always wanted to be your own boss & have a business?

For me … that was never the dream.

For years, I wanted to be a policeman (& kinda still do starting to watch Line of Duty on Friday … warning it’s addictive!).

Then I went from wanting to be a checkout manager; computer systems analyst, until finally deciding to climb the corporate ladder as a HR & learning development manager.

Well that was the journey I was on, until I went on a NLP course & a whole new path opened up, which changed everything!

As I mentioned last week, it’s now been 12 years since I hung up my tie & went after a new dream … one which was a relatively new idea for me.

So it’s fair to say, that being my own boss didn’t come naturally to me & I’ve over the years I’ve made a ton of mistakes (erm learnings).

I thought I’d lift up the cloak for you on 12 things NOT to do when growing your business & what I really wish I knew earlier in this journey.

To make it even more fun, I set a challenge to share these 12 things with you in under 12 minutes, over on the podcast.

Do you think I managed it? (Cause you know that when I get started … I like to talk ;))

Listen the podcast now & you can see which of these 12 insights you most need to hear today:

1. Help yourself & your customers by niching.
2. Don't worry so much, as what you'll start doing will change!
3. Ignore your Mindset at your pearl.
4. Don't worry about other business owners ... as we're all different!
5. Sell them what they want ... not what they 'need'.
6. A sale isn't a sale until the money is in the bank.
7. Your ideas are worthless ... actions are what count.
8. You'll make lots of mistakes & that's perfect!
9. Don't underestimate the power of relationships.
10. You can't please everyone, so stop trying to!
11. You'll want to give up at times ... that's natural .. but don't!
12. Don't let technology make you lazy!

Enjoy it & do let me know if it’s insight 3, 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 11, 4, 12, 6, 8 or 10 that is that one you need to act upon the most!

Right … start the timer & let’s go!

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group or having me be your coach? Let's chat ... book in for your free virtual cuppa here.

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Listen to Episode 009 - Discover Your Entrepreneurial Superpower with Wealth Dynamics & Episode 023 - How to Ride the Motivation Rollercoaster

* Connect with me over on LinkedIn; Instagram or Facebook

I’m positive that you’ve got a 'to-do' list that’s way bigger than you’d like.

And it just seems to get bigger each day, because there’s always so much for you to do when it comes to growing your business.

Am I right?

Seriously when’s the last time you put all those tasks through their paces to see if they’re actually worthy of a space on your sacred ‘to do’ list? 

In this week’s podcast, I’ll walk you through how to channel your inner Simon Cowell & create a ‘Stop Doing’ list.

I guarantee that you’ll save yourself loads of time & energy as a result.

So what tasks will make the cut for your ‘to-do’ list & which will go on your ‘stop-doing’ list?

Then you’ll get to refine your ‘stop-doing’ list even more & sort them into those tasks that will get banished to Azkaban because they are just a complete waste of time & those that you’ll get someone else to help you with or find a magical system to make them happen … without YOU!

Sounds good?

Trust me … this podcast is one that should be at the top of your ‘to do’ list to tune into today.

Once you’ve listened, drop me an email let me know at least one thing that you’re going to stop doing!

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group or having me be your coach? Let's chat ... book in for your free virtual cuppa here.

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? See which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with here.

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook

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‘Osmaan, quick you need to come … your cat is stuck up a tree!’

I know it’s sick, but I’ve wished for some sort of ‘emergency’ call like that to come in & rescue me from some conversations with friends in the past. (Even though I don’t have a cat!)

You know those type of chats that, just end up with the other person moaning & moaning about everything that is wrong with their world & what’s not working.

Why does this pain me so much? First of all, it’s because I struggle to not jump straight into ‘coach’ mode & try to ‘fix’ things.

But also because even if I was to attempt to help them, nothing would change if they keep their head stuck so far up their ‘problems’ … especially around the parts that they actually can’t change or do anything about!

Like seriously, are you going to be able to change what the weather is going to be like tomorrow; or persuade Mark Zuckerberg to change his Facebook algorithm back to the ‘good old days’, or to have Starbucks serve Toffee Nut Lattes all year round & not just for Christmas (actually that’s something well worth fighting for) & don’t even get me started on Brexit!

But there’s a pattern with all this type of moaning & attention. Have you spotted it yet?

You can stamp your feet as much as you want; shout till everyone hears you … or gets sick of hearing you & just end up driving yourself crazy in the process.

Ultimately nothing will change though & you’ll have just wasted so much of your time & energy!

And I’m not saying that you or ‘they’ should just ‘shut up’ about things & do nothing!

Nope … but how about instead, you channel that powerful energy & motivation into a new & more productive direction.

Just imagine what magic you could then make happen to turn things around for YOU & YOUR business, if you did that?

In this week’s short podcast episode, I’ll share with you a simple yet powerful tool that will help you do just that. I know you’ll want to keep it in your back pocket & will whip it out as loads of times … especially in those moments when you’re end up finding yourself acting like Moaning Myrtle.

You’ll even hear a real-life example of this working last week, when during the 2 day Mastermind retreat, one of my clients had a huge lightbulb moment (I’m talking Blackpool illuminations here), when they realised that something that was overwhelming them could be sorted rapidly … just by changing how they were seeing & focusing on it!

Let me know what your biggest take away is from this episode & how it will help you.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group or having me be your coach? Let's chat ... book in for your free virtual cuppa here.

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? See which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with here.

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here:

Setting goals is the easy part.

You just grab your new notebook, make a cuppa of your favourite brew & let your imagination run wild.

So what happens after you’ve creating your dream life & business?

The reality hits!

You’ve then got to show up & do the work … day in & day out … even when you don’t really feel like it.

It’s easy to do that when you’re hitting those milestones & feeling that progress is happening.

But when that’s not your actual reality … it can be hard!

And that’s when it’s so easy to give up on those goals & stop taking action.

So how do you get out your way & keep the faith, so you can continue to grow your business …. especially when it’s feeling like it’s taking much longer than you’d like?

That’s exactly what the wonderful Wendy Griffith & I chat about in this week’s podcast episode. (Along with revealing why Wendy nearly caused a scandal in my life … listen in to hear why!)

I know you’re an ambition & driven individual like Wendy, so that means that you’re going to love her honest perspectives on how she juggles many competing priorities & keeps going when things aren’t all ‘Instagram-glam’ behind the scenes.

Listen in to the podcast to hear the full conversation.

Enjoy & as always let me know what your biggest … ‘Thanks Osmaan … I really needed to hear that’ moment is, by sending me a quick email to hello@rapidtransformation.co.uk or hit me up on Facebook; Instagram or LinkedIn.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Connect with Wendy on her website ; Instagram; Facebook Page; Facebook Tribe; LinkedIn

* Wendy mentioned Rachel Hollis's latest book 'Girl Stop Apologising' & the Wunderlist app

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group or having me be your coach? Let's chat ... book in for your free virtual cuppa here.

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Wendy is a Supporter. I'm a Trader. Which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back

Who knows the most about what you do & what you have to offer?

YOU!

And there lies the problem, you’re a ‘know-it-all’!

Because of that, you’re at risk from your curse of knowledge of striking.

You know, those moments when you’re trying to explain what you do to others or how you can help them.

It flows easily out of your mouth or from your fingers … but when it then tries to get into their mind, it just doesn’t compute or land well. 

It gets totally lost in translation, because they simply don’t know what you know!

That’s not only frustrating for them … but also for you, right?

So how do you fix it & ensure you don’t try to ram everything you know about ‘it’ down their throat .. or speak in a way that they’d need their Google Translate to try to even start to understand what you mean by those common industry jargon words or phrases?

You’ve got to keep things super simple & use a structure that flows best for THEM!

In this week’s podcast episode, I’ll show you how to do that by using the powerful 4 step communication model by Bernice McCarthy.

I promise that it will make life so much easier for you. 

Plus those who are listening to you will stop just giving you that polite smile whilst pretending to understand what you’ve just said … but really just want to escape from you or click away because they’re feeling stupid … like they should get it … but don’t really.

I use this for everything … from writing web pages; creating presentations; crafting proposals & even shaping my podcast episodes for you.

How will you use it?

Tune into the episode where you’ll hear me bring this to life with plenty of examples, so you leave feeling … ‘That’s simple .. I’ve got this & can’t wait to use it’.

But please do me one favour though. Don’t beat yourself up too much when you realise how much you’ve fallen into the curse of knowledge trap.

As always, I’d love to hear what your biggest take-away is from the episode, so drop me a comment below or send me a message here.

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? 

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here.

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A wise guy Pareto realised that working harder isn’t necessarily the smart thing to do.

In fact it can actually be down right stupid!

Because it’s only a small portion of what you actually do that makes a significant difference.

In fact, he goes as far as showing how typically 20% of what you do makes 80% of an impact.

·        20% of your marketing activities = 80% of your sales.

·        20% of your services & products = 80% of your top sellers.

·        20% of what you learn &implement = 80% of an impact.

·        20% of your limiting beliefs & mindset blocks = 80% of slowing you down & getting in your way!

So why do we often get things around the wrong way round?

You know, by putting so much of our effort … such as 80% of our time, energy, money & focus into thing that are only making a tiny difference?

Sometimes it’s simply cause we just don’t realise that we’re doing it.

But today my friend, let’s change that … for you & your business.

In this week’s podcast episode, I dive into this in much more detail & give you practical steps that you can take to ensure that you’re truly benefiting from those two magical numbers … 80:20 … in the right direction.

Let me know what insights you get when you truly take a look at what you’re doing through this new lens, by dropping me a comment below or send me a message here.

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? 

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn;Instagram& on my Facebook Page here.

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Would you say that on a whole, you operate from an ‘attitude of gratitude’?

Ok I know that this may sound a bit ‘woo-woo’ … even for me!

But it can truly impact YOU & your business, in really positive ways.

Because what you focus upon is what you can expect to get more off.

So when you think of it that way, would you rather get more ‘doom & gloom’ in your life or more of what you’re loving & are truly grateful for?

That’s why in this week’s Get Out Your Way Podcast, I want to help you to experience more of the good stuff … by being practical & ramping up your gratitude muscles.

And even if you think, but I’m generally really positive & grateful for all that I’ve got & for what I’m making happen in my business … still listen in!

Because every single week I’m privileged to work with many small business owners who are rocking their world & making positive impact … and they still at times slip into the being ‘ungrateful’ camp … well until I give them a kick up the behind ;)

I’ll share what some of the things they say or do, which shows that they may be leaning towards the dark side at times … so you can avoid doing so!

Enjoy & as always have fun taking action on what you hear in the podcast.

Plus let me know what your biggest insights, actions & ‘ahh-haa’ moments by dropping me a comment below or send me a message here.

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? 

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here.

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When it’s scorching outside with summer sunshine, do you wear your big thick waterproof rain jacket?

When it’s cold, crisp & wintery, do you go out in your shorts & beach wear?

Nope … I didn’t think so!  Because you’ve adapt to what you wear depending on the season that you’re in, right?

But did you realise that your business also goes through 4 different seasons?

And each of the different seasons can feel really different compared to others.

I’m also sure that you love a certain season of your business more than others, which means that you could be actually getting in your way when it comes to growing your business … because you either try to jump forward or back to that season.

It’s totally essential that you truly see what season your business is currently in, so that you can focus on the best strategies & priorities that are needed for that part of the cycle.

That’s why in this week’s podcast episode, I’ll talk you through how to discover where you currently are & also shine the light on the 4 different seasons.

Because I truly want you to experience EVERY one of the seasons, as that’s what’s really needed if you want sustainable & long-lasting growth.

So tune into this episode today & make sure you benefit for helping guide your business proactively through the changing seasons.

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? 

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

* Listen to the full episode 009 all about Wealth Dynamics & Discovering Your Entrepreneurial Superpower

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here.

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Growing your business is a lot like raising a child or even a pet.

You need to look after & care for it every single day.

Would you dream of not feeding them, because you’re ‘too busy’ or just can’t be bothered today? I’m sure that’s a resounding NO coming from you!

But why can it be so easy at times to fall into the trap of being totally all fired up in your business & taking massive action, for it to then fizzle away & then end up stalling at times?

I’d love for you to avoid that ‘start’/’stop’ mentality or approach to your business going forward.

Because it not only drains your energy & can be totally confusing to your prospects; your customers & the market place.

But it can also totally screw up your chances of experiencing the beauty & power of MOMENTUM!

Listen into this super short podcast episode this week, where I’ll share even more practical top tips for you to be more consistent … each & every day going forward.

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? 

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

* ‘The Compound Effect’ by Darren Hardyand Atomic Habits by James Clear

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

* Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page.

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Imagine for a minute that it’s your very lucky day.

You open your front door & sitting waiting for you is a shiny magic lamp.

All you have to do it pick it up, give it a rub & out pops your very own genie.

‘You have three wishes that I can grant you, to help your business’

Seriously, what would you wish for?

Ok let me level with you, it’s not very likely the above scenario would happen.

BUT those three things that you wish for can be very revealing & could still come true.

How?

Join me over on this week’s podcast episode where I’ll let you know & how actually staying in the ‘wishing’ mode, could actually be keeping you stuck.

Tune in here or via your favourite podcast app or Spotify by searching for ‘The Get Out Your Way Podcast’

I’m curious … some may say nosey … but what are your three wishes? Drop me a quick message here or via my LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page.

Enjoy the episode & then following the tips I share with you, to turn it from a fairy tale story to your reality.

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? 

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

* Episode 11 – The Power of a Digital Detox

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here.

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How do you feel when a potential client ends up saying ‘No’?

When things are going really well in your business … are you over the moon & feel like it’s going to stay that way, or are you secretly worried about how long it’s going to last?

What goes through your mind when you’re thinking of investing in something for your business …. whether that’s getting some help or a system to make life easier for you?

Your answers to these can start bringing to the surface, whether you’re currently operating from a scarcity mindset or an abundant mindset.

And it’s super important that you know which one is at play, because it impacts everything in your business …either in a good way or a way that can be sabotaging your success.

That’s why in this week’s podcast episode, I share tons of examples & practical tips to make sure you do all you can to get rid of the scarcity mindset. 

Plus I’ll explain why many business owner think that business is a ‘Zero Sum Game’ but in fact, it’s the complete opposite.

I know you’re going to get so much from this episode, so make sure you press ‘play’ now & tune in.

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? 

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

* Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn;Instagram& on my Facebook Page here.

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I regularly annoy business owners (like the taxi driver who dropped me off at Glasgow Airport last month), when they find out that I’m a performance & mindset coach.

Why?

Because they often ask me some form of this question….

‘So what advice would you give me to grow my business?’

My response is always … ‘It depends!’

And that’s not the answer they want to hear!

But it’s the honest answer but it really does!

It depends on your goal.

It depends on your entrepreneurial superpower & personality.

It depends on what stage you’re currently at in your business.

It depends on what you’ve done before & what you’re currently doing just now.

It depends on what is actually important to you & motivated you to stop thinking & actually DOING!

And that’s why I get really frustrated when I see business owners asking for help or advice from the wrong people!

Because even though they often mean well, they give their ideas, thoughts & opinions without considering the full picture or specifics for YOU!

I’m not saying that you shouldn’t be asking for help or advice, as often trying to figure out everything yourself can keep you feeling stuck.

But you’ve got to really think about who & how you’re asking for help.

In this week’s podcast episode, I dig into this even more for you … with plenty of practical hints & tips.

Including why asking your friends or family are often those who you should avoid asking for help or advice from.

Plus, in what situations are you just wasting your breath by even asking for help in the first place!

I truly hope it helps you to get the best advice for YOU going forward, so you can rapidly grow your business & keep on getting out of your way.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Want my help & advice that’s based upon YOU? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? 

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here.

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‘Always be closing’ & ‘you’ve got to close the sale!’

I truly hate those common phrases & mindsets about selling.

Because seriously would you like to be on the receiving end of that, as a buyer? 

Nope!

It doesn’t have to be that way though.

You can flip it around!

By focusing on opening instead of closing.

It can make all the difference for you, your business & your prospective customers.

That’s why in this week’s podcast, I’ll dig into this even more with you, so you can make sure you open the door instead of close the window.

Listen in now & see how it helps transform things for you.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Want to see how I can help you get out your way? Book in for a free virtual cuppa (15 mins) here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? 

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

* Looking for some help to get our your way?  See how we could work together here.

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here.

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‘Right, at 4pm we’ll head to see Big Ben.’

Then we’ll walk towards Trafalgar Square & stop off to eat dinner in Covent Garden.

That will give us enough time to then walk back down to the river before we head over to have a drink at the South Bank.

I’ve even mapped out the route …..’

That’s when I shuddered & stopped eavesdropping into the conversation between 2 ladies whilst on the Virgin train zooming down to London … completely minding my own business, of course.

Yes, she was totally excited about their trip to London.

They’d obviously planned everything out in a very meticulous way.

And I get that we all have different personalities & like to do things in different ways.

But come on now. Think about those memorable trips that you’ve been on in the past.

What do they have in common?

For me, it’s when things unfold in ways that wasn’t completely expected.

Like when you stumbled upon a random coffee shop, that fast becomes your new favourite.

Or you get lost but then end up being so happy about it, because it helped you find an amazing view.

My birthday trip to Amsterdam with my best mate the other week was exactly like that & it was totally memorable.

But something I see time & time again with business owners, is that they can get so attached with things having to happen or be a certain way.

Or they think they’re making bold new decisions … when in fact, their decisions are being clouded by them still being attached to their past decisions or ideas.

That’s why you’ve got to pay attention to how ATTACHED you are!

Because if you’re attached too strongly & in certain ways, it can end up stifling you or making you want to give up, if you hit a roadblock.

Plus I want to make sure you’re not falling into the trap of being past-present attached, instead of present-future attached!

Scratching your head & thinking … what’s the different & how can you tell?

Well listen into this week’s podcast episode, where I’ll explain it all … with lots of practical examples that I’m sure you’ll relate too.

So come on … do you think you could be too attached in your business?

Let’s find out.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Want my help & advice that’s based upon YOU? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? 

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here.

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Guess what most of my clients say they’d love in their business … well apart from more sales?

Extra hands on deck to help them get everything on their massive & never-ending to-do list done.

But in reality … it’s not always like the saying … ‘Team work makes the dream work’.

Because if you don’t set your team up for real success, it can be more like a freaking nightmare than a dream!

Just like it was for Gordon Bombay, when he started coaching the Mighty Ducks … (you can blame Disney Life for getting me hooked back to films from my childhood, as I now watch them with Kaiyas & Aaron).

And when I say ‘team’ .. for you it could be an employee or someone you outsource work to or a freelancer.

The baffling thing is that even though most of my clients have managed individuals & teams back in the corporate world, when it comes to their own business … they find it really hard work & can sometimes end up wanting to pull their hair out!

So in this week’s podcast episode, let me share 5 key things that can help make sure your current team flying together in the same direction.

Even if you don’t have a ‘team’ yet but are planning on getting some help around your business (which I strongly suggest you do), then you’re going to want to hear this one.

These include:

·      Why it’s great to get help … so stop shying away from it.

·      You’re the boss & it’s down to you to provide clear directions.

·      Get used to the fact that no-one is going to care about your business as much as you do.

·      Understand & harness each other’s superpowers & be transparent about your different talents.

·      When issues arise, sort it out ASAP instead of letting things linger on & on.

Enjoy!

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Want my help & advice that’s based upon YOU? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? 

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here.

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'Why am I so weird?’

‘Am I being ‘too much’?’ … ‘Should I tone it down?’

‘Oh but they’re doing it much better than me’, I need to change & ramp things up because ‘I’m obviously not enough’

We as humans in general can be our own worst enemies. But when you add in the layer of being business owners, filled with our personalities; beliefs & approaches …. it all becomes even more ‘interesting’ … (one of my favourite words that says so much & so little at the same time!)

Because let’s be honest … at times I’m sure you’ve felt like you’re just different … and because of that … you feel a bit (or a lot) ‘weird’.

You know when everyone is saying to do it ‘this way’ & you’re confuzzled because that way makes no sense to you … but you’re worried about being different & going against the norm.

Well today, let’s get one thing straight … we often think we’re ‘weirder’ than we actually are & in fact … our ‘weirdness’ can actually & should just be normal for us!

I recently had the utter pleasure of having a deep & meaningful chat with my good friend Marianne Cantwell about why it’s so so so important to allow ourselves to truly be ourselves! 

And the super cool thing is, that when you adopt a Free Range Human’s approach, then your weirdness can actually truly be your edge!

And the even better news is that you can eavesdrop into the juicy conversation we had (& be with us) by listening to this week’s podcast episode.

You’ll get to hear us share our personal experiences of when we’ve felt ‘weird’ or different from others too. And Marianne shares some unconventional approaches to finding what you really have to offer, in a way that will work for YOU & YOUR personality.

Plus, today we get to celebrates the fact that Marianne has officially given birth to the 2nd and massively updated edition of her amazing book … Be a Free Range Human! I know you’re going to want to get your eyes, ears, mind & heart all over it – so check it out & get your own copy today.

Enjoy … I already know you will & I promise you that for sure!

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Marianne is a Star & I am a Trader. Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

* Buy Marianne's new book - Be a Free Range Human here.

* Connect with Marianne on her website here & on Instagram @freerangemarianne

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here.

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Life is full of decisions …

Should I buy the new iPhone? (Ok that’s not even a decision really … it’s an automatic yes for me)

Should I get that new ‘shiny’ online course that everyone is hyped about?

Should I have say yes or no to this ‘opportunity’?

Told you … making decisions is like a full time job at times.

But the biggest question that I’d love you to answer is ….

Do you trust your head, heart or gut when making decisions?

In this week’s podcast, I share which one works best for me … whilst sharing some very personal examples of when I’m made good & not so good decisions in the past.

Plus I’ll share with you my very powerful technique that you can use to help you make rapid decisions. When I taught it one of my clients last week, they had that … ‘you can’t be serious Osmaan look’ on their face … but like always it helped them make the decision they’d been struggling with in an instant.

Enjoy the episode & I trust that it will help you make even better decisions for you going forward.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Want my help & advice that’s based upon YOU? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? 

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

* Marie Forleo's new book - 'Everything is Figureoutable'

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here.

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When growing up, I so wanted to be a police officer.

If I went down that career path, people would have a much easier time understanding what my ‘job’ was.

But then I would have missed out on all those puzzling looks that I get to witness, when I’m asked, ‘So Osmaan … what do you do?’

‘I’m a performance & mindset coach for business owners’.

Cue that look & words like … ‘Ohh that’s nice’ or ‘Ohh interesting’

Because quite frankly, not many people really truly understand what a coach does … especially outside of the world of sports.

And then when they hear the mindset part …. well it can truly rattle their mind J

So I thought the time has come for me to really lift the lid on what it is that I get to do every day & why I totally love, love, love it.

Plus, it may even help you to see how coaching could help you to get out your way & grow your business … either now or in the future.

And even more selfishly – I thought it was about time that my mum & dad got to understand what I really do … so they can explain it better to my many ‘uncles’ & ‘aunts’ when at social events.

So tune in today & see how the world of coaching can help you increase your performance.

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Feeling stuck or considering having a coach to help you grow your business? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? 

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here.

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Some much-needed tough love was dished out during our recent 90-day mastermind retreat.

Because it became so apparent that one of my new clients was totally under valuing herself & therefore …. undercharging her clients!

It was a great deal for them … but not for her!

She was working all hours, putting her heart & soul into doing so much amazing work but was still feeling frustrated about how things were going.

Can you relate?

So you can imagine how proud I was when she called me earlier this week & was totally buzzing.

Because she just walked out of a meeting having secured a new contract with a client. And even more importantly at a price that was more than double what she would have originally proposed to them, before we helped her come to her senses!

And I’m not just proud of her winning this contract.

What I’m more excited about is the impact & transformation this will have on her business going forward & also the increased self-belief she now has.

In today’s podcast, I’ll share more about how we helped her create this mindset shift & leave with a totally different perspective. 

Plus you’ll hear about some of the traps we can fall into when setting prices & more importantly practical ways to overcome these, so you’re not short-changing yourself.

Best wishes as always.

Osmaan

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Feeling stuck or considering having a coach to help you grow your business? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group? 

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here.

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Does it feel like you’re constantly working at times & can't switch off?

But then because you love what you do, it doesn’t feel like work either most of the time, right?

So end up working more & more & more.

Until it starts to feel like work. You then start to notice the impact on you & the other parts of your life.

Well me & you need to have a chat … a proper heart-to-heart about this.

Cause it can be a slippery slope & lead to BURNOUT!

In this week’s podcast, I share how this is something that I also suffer from … working all the time & some top tips around how to notice when enough is enough.

I also share some quick fix ‘SOS’ remedies that often help me & my clients, as well as more medium to longer term strategies that can make a huge difference.

Tune in & see where you can get that balance right for you & your business.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Feeling stuck or wanting to see if a coach can help you grow your business? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call with me here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group?

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here.

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Ever stared into the mirror & asked yourself,

‘Mirror Mirror on the wall …. What the heck are my best qualities?’ …

Only for the person staring back at you remaining silent?

Well let’s both agree on one thing …. you have some amazing top qualities (& you're also the fairest of them all ;))

But are you really using them to the fullest in your business?

That’s a bit hard to do, if you don’t really know what they are, right?

So in this week’s podcast episode, I want to set you a fun challenge.

It will help stop having to guess at what your top qualities are … because instead you’ll get some home truths from those who really know them!

Listen in & start to uncover what your top 3 qualities are by following this simple task:

·     Identify a handful of people who know you well or who you’ve worked with (colleagues, clients, associates, friends & family).

·     Send them a text, e-mail, Facebook message, Tweet or LinkedIn message (or another of your preferred communication platforms).

·      Ask them something like:

“I was wondering if you could do me a quick favour please? I’ve been set a great task to complete, which will help me to really take the next step in my job/career/business/goals & I’d really value your input. Can you send me a quick reply with what you feel are my top 3 best qualities having worked with me/known me?’

·      When you get the responses back – pull all the words together & start to see if there are any common themes that emerge.

·      Then start to explore how you can continue to do even more of the things that match your top qualities in your current and future goals. These need to be backed into the DESIGN & STRATEGIES.

Enjoy & be sure to let me know what you discover your qualities to be.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Feeling stuck or wanting to see if a coach can help you grow your business? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call with me here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group?

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here.

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When I started my business, I spent weeks sitting in Starbucks in Canary Wharf working on a 30+ page business plan.

I felt like I was really ‘working’ but in reality, I was wasting time. Because a lot of what I was plugging into my business plan, was just guess work & had no substance behind it.

And fast forward over 12 years later, my business journey has not reflected that business plan in reality.

Being a business owner means there’s always so many unknowns, which is why I both love & hate the world of business at the same time.

So does that mean you should just do no planning at all?

Nope … please don’t do that!

But to make real & consistent progress, you’re going to have to get used to walking that tightrope of being able to move forward without having all the answers.

In today’s podcast episode, I’ll share practical ways for you to get more comfortable with being uncomfortable. It will mean you don’t waste your time & energy going on that loop of trying to figure out everything & as a result, just stay stuck or even worse going backwards.

Remember business is far from being picture perfect & smooth sailing, but it doesn’t mean it can’t be fun & rewarding at the same time.

Enjoy tuning into the podcast & as always, I’d love to hear what resonates with you.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Feeling stuck or wanting to see if a coach can help you grow your business? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call with me here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group?

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here.

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‘If I HAVE more ____, then I can DO more _____ & then BE more _____’

Ever said or felt that?

You know …

‘If I have more sales, then I can do more marketing & then be more successful.’

‘If I have more time, then I can do more ‘stuff’ & then be a better & happier business owners’

'If I have less fat, then I can be less tired & then be more full of life'

But what would happen if you completely spin the order of that around?

Start with BE, then DO & as a results HAVE more!

After all we’re human beings rather than human 'doers' right?

In this week’s podcast episode, I’ll bring to life how transformative this shift can be … in terms of both your mindset & the actions you take … or the things you don’t do.

Tune in & start spinning things around from today.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Feeling stuck or wanting to see if a coach can help you grow your business? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call with me here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group?

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here.

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Remember Goldilocks … her bed was too hard, her porridge was too hot & then her chair was too high.

Then her bed was too soft, her porridge was too cold & her chair too small.

After that, she got it spot on!

Was she just being really fussy & high maintenance or was it good for her to get it just right?

I see this happening all the time with business owner, when they set goals.

They can either set them in a way that makes life more challenging that it needs to be & it ends up totally putting a strain on them.

Or they can make them so easy, that they can make it happen with their eyes closed. That keeps them just coasting along & their business just stagnating.

But when they hit that sweet spot … of it stretching them but not straining them … it’s just right.

In this week’s podcast episode, I’ll bring this to life even more for you with practical ways for you to make sure your current & future goals are put through the 'Goldilocks' test.

Cause I want you to smash your goals & enjoy the journey too.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Feeling stuck or wanting to see if a coach can help you grow your business? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call with me here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group?

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here.

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Scrolling …. scrolling …. scrolling & more scrolling!

Jumping from Facebook to Instagram to LinkedIn … to Whatsapp … back to Facebook to Instagram again to Snapchat …then you find yourself on  YouTube. .. ‘Oh what a cute & funny cat’!

How much is that 'lost' time really costing you?

It’s not just social media (& I’ve got nothing against it – as I do love it in many ways) but we’re often wasting so much of our time, don’t you think?

But then we can often think that we have to do everything in our business, because it will save money or we’re the best to do it. Is that really true? 

Because what’s it actually costing you to be doing those things?

Once you calculate your REAL hourly rate, I’m sure you’ll get a shock!

Then you’ll start to really question how you’re spending your time, because you can see if it’s ‘worth it’ when you think about it in terms of hard cash!

In this week’s podcast episode, I’ll help you to figure out what your hourly rate is & how it can help you to start saying NO to things &. YES to the right things.

For me, it helped me see the real cost of having random coffees & meetings! So I’m much more choosier about who & what I say YES too!

Let me know how this resonates with you & if your real hourly rate is being spent in the best way for you currently.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Feeling stuck or wanting to see if a coach can help you grow your business? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call with me here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group?

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here.

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Resistance.

Yeah it can feel like a pain in the rear end & that it’s slowing you down.

But be thankful when it shows up for you, because it really can be a good thing.

The thing is, it wants and needs your attention.

If you just ignore it, guess what will end up happening … it won’t just be that tiny whisper or nagging feeling anymore, it’ll show up shouting & screaming in different ways.

Why does it happen?

Often it’s to tell you that enough is enough, you’re now coasting & it’s time for some change.

Or to remind you that even though you’re on the right track, you don’t have to make business or life this hard & can do things differently.

It could be because you’re scared of it not working …. or ironically scared of it actually working!

Resistance is a complicated beast, but when you know how to listen to it, you can tame it & truly benefit from it.

So in this week’s podcast episode, I share practical ways for you to really get under the skin of what your resistance is trying to tell you & them importantly what to do with it.

From my own personal experience, it’s been the times of resistance that has led me to doing what I’m doing right now ….. but I also kick myself when I think back to how much I resisted or tried to ignore it in the past. (I share more about this on the podcast).

Enjoy & I hope you enjoy dancing with your resistance in the future instead of trying to play hide & seek!

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Feeling stuck or wanting to see if a coach can help you grow your business? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call with me here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group?

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here.

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My heart would start to race whilst tucking into my Weetabix every Monday morning, in the Marks & Spencer staff canteen.

Because I knew that I’d soon be stuck in a long commercial meeting with all the store management team.

Why did I hate it so much? Because the meeting was focused upon sales figures & numbers.

And I’d stare at the massive spreadsheet in front of me trying to make sense of what it all meant & especially the numbers that I needed to report on, like absence rates & costs.

I couldn’t quite understand why I had that reaction week in & week out …. because I got great grades in Maths at school & even studied Maths in the first year of university.

I only figured it out when I went on my first NLP course. 

Guess where it stemmed from …. from one event when I was a little boy & couldn’t quite get my head around a something to do with money.

In that memory, I then heard myself say ‘ohh this just doesn’t make sense’ & felt really stupid.

And that one event had a ripple effect from that moment on. Especially when it came to all things to do with money & numbers that related to commercial figures … like sales & targets!

I was carrying around emotional baggage from the past & not even realising the impact it was having on me in terms of my role in business.

So why I am sharing this with you?

Because I see emotional baggage from the past getting in the way for so many business owners …. and they don’t realise it!

But the good news is that it’s pretty easy to let go of, so it stops having such a negative impact on you & your business.

In this week’s podcast episode, I dive into this in more detail for you.  You’ll get to hear just how much your mind is working on autopilot & using your past to determine your current reality & then as a result …. your future.

You’ll get to see practical ways to realise if you may have some past emotional baggage lurking away in the background but is holding you & your business back. Plus how you can kiss goodbye to it.

The good news is that I get excited about all things to do with sales figures & targets now … especially when I see my clients smash their targets.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Feeling stuck or wanting to see if a coach can help you grow your business? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call with me here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group?

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here. Or e-mail me at

Technology … I absolutely love it!

I’m like a kid in a sweetie shop when I walk inside an Apple Store.

Remember the days of dial up internet … or even no internet!! How did we ever live & seriously how did businesses operate without technology?

But you know something, gadgets & new shiny things can also get in our way & negatively impact our business.

You heard me right … sometimes we think that we need to go all ‘fancy pants’ to grow your business & can abandon the ‘old school’ ways that were working well for us.

In today’s podcast episode, I’ll share some real-life examples of how technology risked slowing growth down for me & my clients.

You’ll also get to hear why my client last week said, ‘Osmaan, you sound just like my wife!’, when I was helping him focus on short term business strategy.

After you tune in, I’m sure you’ll start to fall back in love with some of those basics that could still work really well for you.

You’ll also see why I’m definitely not anti-technology or against moving with the times. I’m the first one to freak out when the internet goes down for even a few minutes!! But it’s definitely about striking the balance.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Feeling stuck or wanting to see if a coach can help you grow your business? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call with me here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group?

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here. Or e-mail me at hello@rapidtransformation.co.uk

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There’s 148,000,000 websites that pop up when you type in ‘To be wealthy’ in good old Google.

Compare that to 803,000,000 results for ‘Don’t want to be poor’.

What does that tell you?

Many more people focus on the negative instead of the positive!

That’s truly scary because your mind is just like a search engine. So what are you asking your internal Google, Alexa or Siri?

Be honest, when you’re talking or speaking to yourself in your head (don’t worry … we all do it), is your focus more on what you want to happen vs. what you don’t want to happen?

How is that impacting your results & business growth?

In this week’s short podcast episode, I’ll bring to life even more about the power of being deliberate & more selective with your focus.

You’ll hear me share some real-life stories about some of the common ways business owners are sabotaging their success …. without even realising it.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Feeling stuck or wanting to see if a coach can help you grow your business? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call with me here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group?

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here. Or e-mail me at hello@rapidtransformation.co.uk

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He’s here!!

Little Zakariya joined the Sharif family just over 2 weeks ago & he’s already growing up so quickly!

In between the fun times of cuddles; countless nappy changes & a few sleepless nights, we’ve managed to watch some TV.

Including binging on season 1 of The Crown & getting sucked into watching I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here.

But it wasn’t wasted time, because I found 7 key lessons from seeing what the celebrities were doing in the jungle that can help you in your business.

In this week’s podcast, I’ll bring them to life for you … including why ‘clearly fame isn’t everything’ (said in Professor Snape’s voice).

So tune in today to see how you can stop yourself from screaming …. ‘get me out of here’ during those times that you’re finding it tough being an entrepreneur.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Feeling stuck or wanting to see if a coach can help you grow your business? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call with me here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group?

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here. Or e-mail me at hello@rapidtransformation.co.uk

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Guess what’s coming just around the corner?

Apart from Santa clambering down your chimney!

All the people, e-mails, social media posts asking …..

‘What’s your goals for 2020?’

‘What New Year’s Resolutions are you going to set?’

‘Have you started planning for the new year?’

Is that a bad thing? 

No … well apart from the New Year’s Resolutions ones because who really sets & achieved them in reality?

As a performance & mindset coach for professional business owners, of course goal settings & focus is part of my DNA & toolkit.

But before you jump straight into that ….. do yourself a favour & give yourself the biggest gift possible.

By take proper quality time to reflect upon the past year; celebrate the big & small wins & learn from what didn’t quite go according to your grand masterplan.

To help you do this, I’ve shared my top 7 questions below. (You can use them at any time of the year!)

1. What are you most proud of achieving or experiencing in the last year?
2. What went even better than you expected or thought?
3. What didn't go quite as planned or as expected? What can you learn from this that will help you moving forward?
4. What was your 'word' or theme for the past year? How did that show up for you?
5. What advice would you give to your best friend, if they've just had your past year?
6. How did you play to your entrepreneurial superpower & where did you experience the most flow & ease in the past year?
7. What patterns do you notice that happened again in the past year?

Once you’ve done that, I’ll be back with you at the start of the year, to make sure you’re really setting yourself up for even more success.

I truly wish you a magical Christmas & holiday time.

Until next time …. Enjoy & have a toffee nut latte for me … cheers J

Best wishes

Osmaan

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Feeling stuck or wanting to see if a coach can help you grow your business? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call with me here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group?

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here. Or e-mail me at hello@rapidtransformation.co.uk

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Happy New Year & New Decade,

I’m sure like me you’re a bit lost at what day of the week it even is, after all the festive fun. I truly hope you had a great one!

2020 … is now here & I’ve got a feeling that it’s going to be an epic one for you.

But it’s really all down to you, how you show up & what you do.

To help you make 2020 a year that you’re truly proud of, I wanted to share some quick tips on how to set goals that really work, based upon real life experiences & the strategies I use with my business coaching clients.

So tune into this week’s podcast episode to hear them now.

These will help you if you’re still to really start on figuring out what you want to make happen and also if you’ve already done some work on them, as you can then ‘stress test’ them.

I’ll also share what my word is for 2020 & how I’m using it to be at the cornerstone of all I do. You’ll get to also them set what you want your word or theme for this year to be too.

I’d love to hear what goals you set, so after listening be sure to drop me an email or message via LinkedIn & share some of them with me.

Best wishes as always.

Osmaan

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Feeling stuck or wanting to see if a coach can help you grow your business? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call with me here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group?

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here. Or e-mail me at hello@rapidtransformation.co.uk

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My life was all packed up & the hire car was filled to the brim.

And I was ready for the long drive down to Brighton where I was about to start my new job & career back in 2005.

My new bonsai tree was safely sitting in the front passenger seat with the seat belt wrapped around it … well you can’t be too careful … especially with me as the driver.

And next to it was my trusted printout to help me navigate all the way from Glasgow to Brighton … a long drive ahead!

I remember not even getting outside Scotland & feeling … ‘Am I nearly there yet?’ and I really had no clue.

Even though I knew where I was starting from & was clear on my destination, the actual journey was less known … which made it feel like it was dragging on & on & on.

Do you remember those days … without sat-navs being ‘standard’ … seriously how did we survive?

We take for granted how much valuable info sat-navs give us by constantly sharing real-time feedback on how far we’ve gone & our estimated time of arrival. Recalculating so it takes into account the coffee & pee breaks & contending with any traffic hold ups too.

When you know you’re getting closer … you feel like you’ve made massive progress & are even more excited to keep going, cause it's not long left! Or if you see that the ETA is way longer that you anticipated, you get to put your foot down more (safely & within the speed limit of course) or take shorter pit-stops.

So how about create your own version of a ‘sat nav’ to help track how you’re doing with those shiny new goals you’ve set for your business?

In this week’s super short & rapid podcast episode, I’ll share some ways that I personally track my goals so that they are always front of mind & help me know exactly where I am on the journey. Plus you’ll hear some ways that my clients have made this work for them.

Most people focus so much time on setting their goals & getting clear on the destination … but it’s the actual journey where the magic happens.

Increase the odds of you hearing those much anticipated words (in your head) …. ‘you’ve reached your destination’, by adding this simple strategy into your goals so that you truly enjoy & make the most of the journey.

Let me know how creative you get by sharing how you’re going to track your progress with me.

p.s. – all those years of watching The Karate Kid on repeat paid off …. the Bonsai tree survived for years & moved with me to London & then back up to Glasgow

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Feeling stuck or wanting to see if a coach can help you grow your business? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call with me here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group?

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me

What’s something you do hundreds ... if not thousands of times a day?

Make decisions!

Sometimes they are tiny ones & other times they may be massive life changing ones ... but they all require something. 

Your energy, time & sanity. 

One of the cool things about being a business owners is that the decisions around what you do ... are down to YOU! 

But what I find often happens is that we can waste our energy & time on those ‘non-important’ decisions & then we’re knackered or overwhelmed when it comes making the really ‘important’ ones.

So in this week’s podcast, I share 5 simple ways that you can avoid ‘decision fatigue’ in your business & life. 

Which will mean you’ll get rid of having to make loads of decisions each day & focus on the big juicy ones. 

You’ll also hear some pretty mind-blowing research that shows the impact that ‘decision fatigue’ can have ... without you even realising it. 

I’ll save you from making a ‘should I ...?’ decision here ... simple click on the link & listen to the podcast now ... done :) 

Enjoy & let me know what decisions you’re going to stop making everyday. 

Speak soon

Osmaan 

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Feeling stuck or wanting to see if a coach can help you grow your business? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call with me here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group?

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here. Or e-mail me at hello@rapidtransformation.co.uk

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Last week I climbed up Conic Hill, which is just a short drive away from Glasgow.

In reality, it’s a tiny hill but in my head it was like I was about to trek up Everest. Especially considering even climbing up the stairs in my house was challenging at the start of last year, after my trampoline accident & knee surgery.

After my friend David suggested we go, I started to quickly go down the path of thinking & overthinking about how tough it would be in my head… why the weather wasn’t the best cause Storm Brendan was blowing that week & 7562 other reasons of why to not do it.

That’s what happens when you start overthinking things, right?

And that is often what is keeping business owners stuck too!

Because when we get into that loop of overthinking …. the actual ‘doing’ & getting the results suffers.

So in this week’s podcast episode, I take you on a quick journey with me to share some practical tops on how you can do more doing … instead of doing more thinking.

You’ll also hear me share how this little achievement (massive in my head) has helped me commit to climb Ben Nevis by my next birthday in August!

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Feeling stuck or wanting to see if a coach can help you grow your business? Book in for a free 15 minute virtual cuppa call with me here.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group?

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here. Or e-mail me at hello@rapidtransformation.co.uk

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Feeling stuck is never fun.

In fact, it’s pretty damn frustrating because it’s like you’re in limbo land.

Not moving forward … not totally moving backwards … just not moving anywhere!

But feeling stuck isn’t always doom & gloom or when it seems like everything is going wrong.   At times that could in fact be the case & will need sorted asap, to get things back to a positive state.

But often it’s when things have been going well, you’ve stepped things up, seen progress & results …. but now you’ve stagnated.

‘What’s next?’; ‘Which one of my 4323 ideas do I go with?’; ‘What if it’s not the right one?’; ‘Can I not just ignore this & hope it will all figure itself out?’

Yep, all those thoughts keep whizzing around your head constantly; you’ve got notebooks filled with your ideas; you’ve invested in courses (or paid for but not actually completed); you keep devouring books.

They’ve all helped with given you more information but not the transformation you are wanting & in reality have actually made you even more stuck & confused!

This is the point where most of my business owner clients are at, when they first reach out to ask me for help. They’re experiencing some form of ‘stuckness’!

And I love getting stuck into helping them get unstuck.

Because it’s only when you’re unstuck & back in motion, that you can figure out the actions & strategies … or the ‘doing’ tasks that are going to make a difference. As you’ll have an updated ‘map’ & sense of clarity.

So last week, after finishing another ‘unstuck coaching session’ with a client, I was buzzing & decided to fired up my podcast mic to share some of the magic with you.

I hope it helps give you some ideas on how to get out your way in those times when you’re feeling like you’re swimming in a bath of cement.

So have a listen in & you’ll see why you need to consider your challenge from many different ways to really get unstuck.

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Feeling stuck or wanting to see if a coach can help you grow your business? See how I can help you get Unstuck.

* Thinking of being part of my next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group?

* What is your Entrepreneurial Superpower? Find out which of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles you are more aligned with?

*Discover which business growth block is holding you back by taking this free quiz.

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here. Or e-mail me at hello@rapidtransformation.co.uk

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