Hey Gritty Friend,  Today, we’re going to delve into the topic of lifelong learning and why it’s so crucial for our personal growth. Lifelong learning is about continuously seeking knowledge and new skills, no matter what stage of life we’re in. It’s a powerful tool that can help us stay curious, grow, and achieve our goals. In this episode, we’ll discuss the benefits of lifelong learning and why it’s important to never stop learning. We’ll also touch on some of my favorite books on this subject, and how they’ve influenced my thinking and inspired me to keep learning. These books are a great resource for anyone who wants to enhance their personal growth journey. So sit back, relax, and get ready to learn about the power of lifelong learning. _____________________________________ Let's Be Social: I mean what's the point of social media if we aren't! FB community: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coach Email: Thegrittycoach@gmail.com ___________________________________________ If you feel that you need some help with accountability or mindset shifts, let’s chat.  A 30 min FREE strategy  session can get you back on track: Schedule now

Hey Gritty Friend. Today's episode is about overcoming your writer's block when it comes to social media content.  First you must be aligned with what you are doing.  Then understand the problems of your audience and speak to how you can help solve those problems, and lastly, using AI tools to support your ideas and help with expression to ensure your audience understands the information you are giving without rambling.   Whether you're looking to improve your writing or build a strong brand, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to create content that truly adds value. So tune in and learn how to take your content creation to the next level by putting your audience's needs first. AI tools:  Chat GPT Jasper Quick Tools by PicsArt - https://tools.picsart.com _______________________________________________ Let's Be Social: I mean what's the point of social media if we aren't! FB community: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coach Email: Thegrittycoach@gmail.com ___________________________________________ If you feel that you need some help with accountability or mindset shifts, let’s chat.  A 30 min FREE strategy  session can get you back on track: Schedule now

Welcome Gritty Friend, Today we are talking about breaking free from perfectionism.  Taking imperfect action is crucial for personal and professional growth because it allows you to overcome fear and make progress towards your goals. Perfectionism can be a hindrance to success, causing procrastination and a lack of motivation. By embracing imperfect action, you can break through these obstacles and make real progress. Taking action, no matter how imperfect, helps you learn, grow, and build confidence in your abilities. It's also an opportunity to make mistakes and learn from them, ultimately leading to growth and development. In short, taking imperfect action is essential for overcoming fear, unlocking potential, and living a more fulfilling life. Get ready to learn how to overcome your fears and take action towards your dreams, imperfections and all. _________________________________________ Let's Be Social: I mean what's the point of social media if we aren't! FB community: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coach Email: Thegrittycoach@gmail.com ___________________________________________ If you feel that you need some help with accountability or mindset shifts, let’s chat.  A 30 min FREE strategy  session can get you back on track: Schedule now

Hey Gritty Friend! Today, we're going to explore the negative impact of constant comparison on our mental well-being, and how social media is exacerbating the problem. We'll be discussing the signs and symptoms of comparisonitis, and providing strategies for breaking free from the cycle of constant comparison. Whether you're struggling with self-esteem issues, feeling overwhelmed by the constant stream of images and information on social media, or just looking for ways to improve your mental well-being, this episode is for you. So, let's dive in and start learning how to stop comparing ourselves to others and start living our best lives. _______________________________________ Let's Be Social: I mean what's the point of social media if we aren't! FB community: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coach Email: Thegrittycoach@gmail.com ___________________________________________ If you feel that you need some help with accountability or mindset shifts, let’s chat.  A 30 min FREE strategy  session can get you back on track: Schedule now

Welcome My Gritty Friend,  It's time to get intentional in Season 2! We all know we can only achieve our dreams if we have a strategy. What's the plan for this year? Is it obvious, specific and measurable? For any of your objectives to become a reality, you need to build a system. Let's chat about the vital steps to making our goals happen - You in? ____________________________________ Let's Be Social: I mean what's the point of social media if we aren't! FB community: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coach Email: Thegrittycoach@gmail.com Check out the website for more information! ___________________________________________ If you feel that you need some help with accountability or mindset shifts, let’s chat.  A 30 min FREE strategy  session can get you back on track: Schedule now

Welcome Gritty Friend! Great!  You have a business, your program has been created, and you now have clients.  You loaded all the content but you start to notice they aren't seeing results, you are overwhelmed, and not able to keep up with the demand.       The truth is that your program is generally not the problem.  There might be some gaps but honestly you are so invested in the weeds of your business that you can't see them.  The gritty truth....You are the problem.  I mean that in the nicest way possible.  However, you are feeling overwhelmed with all you have promised that you can't help everyone as you thought.  This is hurting client results.      So now what? Well come take a listen as we talk about how to get them results and you doing what you need to do as the coach.   _____________________________________________________________ Let's Be Social: I mean what's the point of social media if we aren't! FB community: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coach Email: Thegrittycoach@gmail.com ___________________________________________ If you feel that you need some help with accountability or mindset shifts, let’s chat.  A 30 min FREE strategy  session can get you back on track: Schedule now

Welcome Gritty Friend!    Seasoned business owners will tell you that they have had to frequently review their goals and their metrics to see if where they are wanting to go is where the current path is leading them.  Sometimes it isn't.  That is when they will evaluate what is going right, wrong, and what no longer aligns with where they see their future.      Pivoting isn't a sign that a business is failing.  In fact, it is you actually paying attention and doing something before the titanic sinks.  You saw the signs and you listened.  You steered the ship out of the pathway of disaster.      Today's episode focuses on just this.  Recognizing when it is time to pivot and how to do it successfully.  There is definitely a wrong way to pivot.  I have used these strategies both for myself and for clients.  As I have pivoted in my business, I felt discussing this and how to do it could be useful for others.  So check it out!  _______________________________________________________________ Let's Be Social: I mean what's the point of social media if we aren't! FB community: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coach Email: Thegrittycoach@gmail.com ___________________________________________ If you feel that you need some help with accountability or mindset shifts, let’s chat.  A 30 min FREE strategy  session can get you back on track: Schedule now

Hey Gritty Friend, Welcome Back.         I was practicing giving myself grace that I could not record episodes over the last 3 weeks due to moving our family.  I am thankful you are here and hope that you find this episode to help you in learning to give yourself grace.       Everything in life is a balance.  We strive to be as close to balance as we can.  There is also a balance between Grit and Grace.  We need to be gritty.  We need to have resilience to take on the challenges and keep going.  However, there is a point at which you need to give yourself grace.  These happen when you have been TOOOOO Gritty.  Giving yourself grace can almost be as difficult as being gritty.       So how do you begin to give yourself grace?  That is what we are talking about today:  What does it look like when its time to give yourself grace and how to do it!  Remember this requires practice.  It requires you to admit that you have been too gritty. It's a gut check that you need to rebalance the scales cause one side has tipped too far.      Come join me as I give you the strategies to help.   _______________________________________________________________________________ Let's Be Social: I mean what's the point of social media if we aren't! FB community: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coach Email: Thegrittycoach@gmail.com ___________________________________________ If you feel that you need some help with accountability or mindset shifts, let’s chat.  A 30 min FREE strategy  session can get you back on track: Schedule now

Hey Gritty Friend,  Funny...just today I said this exact phrase at a baby shower.  Talking about a couple and where they start might not even be where they finish.  Needless-to-say this phrase is on my mind!     Just get to the grit of it....If you don't start, you won't know.  And if you do start, you can always change.   Come check it out!  If you have a spare minute at the end, I would love some feedback, whether by email, FB or even a review!  _____________________________________________________________ Let's Be Social: I mean what's the point of social media if we aren't! FB community: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coach Email: Thegrittycoach@gmail.com Sign up to get insider alerts on new episodes, free workshops, and bonus offers! Click here! ___________________________________________ Feel you need more support? ***Grab my free guide to help you create goals that feel aligned + My top 2 Connection Message Templates that not only have a “feel good” rating of 10 but also have a 75% return message rate.*** Free 30 Minute Strategy Session: Schedule now  Just feed like you need more support to stay focused - like an accountability partner?  Check out my Find Your Focus accountability group.    For more information click here No need to continue to struggle alone.  Find out how together we can develop a plan to get you focused and unstuck.   Find out more information here.

Hey Gritty Friend,     This episode is all about feeling overwhelmed and need to get some balance and NOW.  It hits on a much more personal level and I am unscripted and raw with you about what is going on in our lives currently.  Knowing you aren't alone when you feel this way and that there is a light at the tunnel hopefully can help you to.      We all have our moments and recognizing them as they arise so you can make a change is the only way forward.  I offer you the ways I worked through it and what changes I am making (as in currently) to reduce the overwhelm and find my own balance and sanity.      And if you haven't heard this, You are doing a great job.  You got this and I believe in you!  ____________________________________ Let's Be Social: I mean what's the point of social media if we aren't! FB community: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coach Email: Thegrittycoach@gmail.com Sign up to get insider alerts on new episodes, free workshops, and bonus offers! Click here! ___________________________________________ Feel you need more support? ***Grab my free guide to help you create goals that feel aligned + My top 2 Connection Message Templates that not only have a “feel good” rating of 10 but also have a 75% return message rate.*** Free 30 Minute Strategy Session: Schedule now

Hey Gritty Friend,      I am so excited to bring this interview I did with my great friend and coach, Jenna Larson.  She has truly been an inspiration to helping me develop The Gritty Coach and teach me the ways to run a business with a rinse and repeat system.  Between coaching and her CRM - Jenna truly has been a brain saver.     Jenna didn't know she wanted to start a business - she was in a corporate job she loved.  But one day that all changed.  Hear how it developed and where she is today!  This 6-figure (likely pushing 7 soon) business owner is breaking down barrier and pushing the envelop.  She is creating a dynamic team that will only take the company to new heights!      If your busy brain and business cause you challenges like they do me....You need to listen to this episode!  __________________________________ You can receive a 10 day FREE trial of GroupTrack by clicking here. ______________________________ Let's Be Social: I mean what's the point of social media if we aren't! FB community: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coach Email: Thegrittycoach@gmail.com Sign up to get insider alerts on new episodes, free workshops, and bonus offers! Click here! ___________________________________________ Feel you need more support? ***Grab my free guide to help you create goals that feel aligned + My top 2 Connection Message Templates that not only have a “feel good” rating of 10 but also have a 75% return message rate.*** Free 30 Minute Strategy Session: Schedule now  Just feed like you need more support to stay focused - like an accountability partner?  Check out my Find Your Focus accountability group.    For more information click here No need to continue to struggle alone.  Find out how together we can develop a plan to get you focused and unstuck.   Find out more information here.

Hey Gritty Friend!  Welcome! Have you felt stuck before?  Just paralyzed on where to start?  What to begin?  Which is the priority?   You aren't alone.  But staying in that feeling is not helping anything.  Having some strategies in your back pocket when you start to feel this way is a great way to help you continue to move forward both in business and life.  The longer you stay stuck, the more you begin to be frustrated, overwhelmed, anxious, mad, and even self-doubt can crawl into the mix.  So let's stomp that out today with some EASY strategies.  You just need to find one that you can get into.        Feel like you have tried before?  Again I won't leave you hanging.  Check out the FREE strategy session where we can work on this together.  The first step.....Reaching out!  Let's schedule! _________________________________________________________ Let's Be Social: I mean what's the point of social media if we aren't! FB community: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coach Email: Thegrittycoach@gmail.com Sign up to get insider alerts on new episodes, free workshops, and bonus offers! Click here! ___________________________________________ Feel you need more support? ***Grab my free guide to help you create goals that feel aligned + My top 2 Connection Message Templates that not only have a “feel good” rating of 10 but also have a 75% return message rate.*** Free 30 Minute Strategy Session: Schedule now  Just feed like you need more support to stay focused - like an accountability partner?  Check out my Find Your Focus accountability group.    For more information click here No need to continue to struggle alone.  Find out how together we can develop a plan to get you focused and unstuck.   Find out more information here.

Hey Gritty Friend,     Life can be crazy and sometimes we just have to keep going forward in a bit of survival to get through it.        -If you are feeling overwhelmed or feeling like it is gearing up for a hurricane, don't worry, we are going to weather this storm together.  We are just going to pull it together and rub some sand in it to give it some grit.      There is nothing fancy in this episode.  Just raw. Just grit and just some hard truth.       Just know you can get through the challenge.  Don't give up just when it gets tough...you know the saying .... "When the tough gets going, the going gets tough."   You've got this!  I'm in it with you.  We can do it.  Just lean in, hear this message, and dig in.  ____________________________________________ Let's Be Social: I mean what's the point of social media if we aren't! FB community: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coach Email: Thegrittycoach@gmail.com Sign up to get insider alerts on new episodes, free workshops, and bonus offers! Click here!

Welcome Gritty Friend! Today is the last episode in our series on POLISH.  This last step of getting to your goal actually requires reflection on what you have done so far.  This step is crucial to ensuring you are staying on the right path or does the path need to adjust because you had some discovery while looking at it.       In the military we called this a hot wash.  We did this after every completion of transition E6s- into Chiefs.  We reviewed the process and made sure our desired results were achieved and if not - what do we need to change.         The idea is that you review them immediately after completion to ensure you have the freshest memories in order to prepare for the next one.        If messaging 200 people this week didn't get you anyone to respond.  The review would conclude messaging is off or you aren't speaking to your ideal client then we would look at how to tweak these areas.        This part of the series is repeatable as well.  Every time you complete a micro-goal, give it sniff check and ensure you reached desired outcome.       If you find yourself stuck in this one - let's chat.  A free 30 min session and we will get you going back on track!  ______________________________________________ Let's Be Social: I mean what's the point of social media if we aren't! FB community: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coach Email: Thegrittycoach@gmail.com Sign up to get insider alerts on new episodes, free workshops, and bonus offers! Click here! ___________________________________________ Feel you need more support? ***Grab my free guide to help you create goals that feel aligned + My top 2 Connection Message Templates that not only have a “feel good” rating of 10 but also have a 75% return message rate.*** Free 30 Minute Strategy Session: Schedule now  Just feed like you need more support to stay focused - like an accountability partner?  Check out my Find Your Focus accountability group.    For more information click here No need to continue to struggle alone.  Find out how together we can develop a plan to get you focused and unstuck.   Find out more information here.

Hello Gritty Friend!     A goal without a plan is just a dream.  If you find yourself stuck, unfocused, and struggling to reach your goals, it's time to take action and create a plan. Prioritizing your goals is the first step, and then you can begin to break down what it will take to achieve them. What steps do you need to take? What do you need to do first? What resources do you need? Answering these questions will help you get unstuck and into action. From there, it's all about focus and execution. But with a solid plan in place, you'll be well on your way to achieving your goals.    We are going to walk through how you can make a plan.  It's not hard.  Just sometimes we need to get a little nudge...Like show me a place to start.  That is just what you can do when you listen to this series.   Next week will be the last in the series.      If you are feeling like you want some extra support, check out the links below and let's get into an unstuck session.  30 min and we can have you pointed in a direction to get moving.  Need an accountability partner?  I got your back there too.  Let's chat!  ________________________________________ Let's Be Social: I mean what's the point of social media if we aren't! FB community: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coach Email: Thegrittycoach@gmail.com Sign up to get insider alerts on new episodes, free workshops, and bonus offers! Click here! ___________________________________________ Feel you need more support? ***Grab my free guide to help you create goals that feel aligned + My top 2 Connection Message Templates that not only have a “feel good” rating of 10 but also have a 75% return message rate.*** Free 30 Minute Strategy Session: Schedule now  Just feed like you need more support to stay focused - like an accountability partner?  Check out my Find Your Focus accountability group.    For more information click here No need to continue to struggle alone.  Find out how together we can develop a plan to get you focused and unstuck.   Find out more information here.

Hey Gritty Friend!   If you have been struggling to meet your goal or to get it started, then this series is for you.  I mean at some point we all have had a goal that we didn't reach.  Did you see what you could have done differently?  Did you implement that so the next goal won't hit the same snag? I mean let's be honest, gut check, did you learn from the last one so you have one less obstacle in place?  For example, you didn't meet last month's sales goal.  So what did you learn? What seem to hold you back? What could you have done different?  Did you implement that in April to improve your sales goal?  Maybe not.  And that's ok.  Remember this is a judgement free zone.  What I want you to see is that we need to take that goal and do some planning.  Last week we covered the basics of creating a very specific goal.  The What, Why, When questions...This week is beginning the HOW.  Let's dive in, shall we? _______________________________________________________________  Let's Be Social: I mean what's the point of social media if we aren't! FB community: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coach Email: Thegrittycoach@gmail.com Sign up to get insider alerts on new episodes, free workshops, and bonus offers! Click here! ___________________________________________ Feel you need more support? ***Grab my free guide to help you create goals that feel aligned + My top 2 Connection Message Templates that not only have a “feel good” rating of 10 but also have a 75% return message rate.*** Free 30 Minute Strategy Session: Schedule now  Just feed like you need more support to stay focused - like an accountability partner?  Check out my Find Your Focus accountability group.    For more information click here No need to continue to struggle alone.  Find out how together we can develop a plan to get you focused and unstuck.   Find out more information here.

Hey Gritty Friends!   Thank you for stopping by to listen. This episode is all about getting to the POINT.  What point?  The really specific goal you have that you want to achieve.   With busy brains, we often multitask.  This is actual counter-productive.  Contrary to what we have always been told.  It takes more time to switch gears back n forth on topics than it does to actually complete one task and then move to another.   I really wanted to come at POINT in 2 directions:  How to get clarity on your goal and strategies to create the specific goal.   If you are feeling stuck and overwhelmed at the thought of the brilliant goal you have because there is too much.  Let's get some clarity to move through the FOG.  This will be 1 of 4 in a series to really harness that goal and make it look much easier to accomplish! _____________________________________________________ Let's Be Social: I mean what's the point of social media if we aren't! FB community: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coach Email: Thegrittycoach@gmail.com Sign up to get insider alerts on new episodes, free workshops, and bonus offers! Click here! ___________________________________________ Feel you need more support? ***Grab my free guide to help you create goals that feel aligned + My top 2 Connection Message Templates that not only have a “feel good” rating of 10 but also have a 75% return message rate.*** Free 30 Minute Strategy Session: Schedule now  Just feed like you need more support to stay focused - like an accountability partner?  Check out my Find Your Focus accountability group.    For more information click here No need to continue to struggle alone.  Find out how together we can develop a plan to get you focused and unstuck.   Find out more information here

Welcome Gritty Friends!  Today, I have an interview for you with my good friend, Lucretia Barraco, who is a self-taught social media marketing genius and has been doing this for 17 years!  We’ve known each other for almost 2 years now and she has been such a huge help in my social media chaos.  She is the calm to my storm.  One of the hardest lessons we learn is we are constantly trying to be experts at everything.  I thought the same way.  To save money, I need to figure out IG, FB and social media strategy and what time to post and how to do ads and more.  What did that do?  It made me an expert of none!  I wasted time and eventually money by not having help.  That is why we are talking about these today, to save you time and money.    Discussions in the episode will cover: - How she started her business - Struggles and overcoming them - Importance of Networking - Business tips to getting started   Come on in - the water is warm!  Want to connect with Lucretia?   IG @socretia.lucretiabarraco _____________________________________________ Let's Be Social: I mean what's the point of social media if we aren't! FB community: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coach Email: Thegrittycoach@gmail.com Sign up to get insider alerts on new episodes, free workshops, and bonus offers! Click here! ___________________________________________ Feel you need more support? ***Grab my free guide to help you create goals that feel aligned + My top 2 Connection Message Templates that not only have a “feel good” rating of 10 but also have a 75% return message rate.*** Free 30 Minute Strategy Session: Schedule now  Just feed like you need more support to stay focused - like an accountability partner?  Check out my Find Your Focus accountability group.    For more information click here No need to continue to struggle alone.  Find out how together we can develop a plan to get you focused and unstuck.   Find out more information here.

Hey Gritty Friends,      Today's episode is a little more personal.  I mean personal finances.   I have been talking to clients and friends and found that so many are having huge stresses over personal finances.  Have you been feeling stress over finances?  Don’t know where all the money is going?  Can’t seem to save or never have an emergency fund? Or maybe there has never been a thought about a retirement fund ever?      I know this anxiety and stress.  It can be the stuff that ends marriages.   So I took my 26 years of personal experience with budgeting, finances, saving and retirement plus the mentoring I did with my Sailors and decided I would try to help as many women as I can.  I held a live training with a budget template I made years ago and offered to the group.   The live training and template were such a hit, I thought today’s episode should tie into that.  Maybe there are more out there who need the help, are afraid to ask for this kind of help (it’s so personal), and might just listen here to get some strategies.     Not only do I share where my finances were in the beginning but  how I fixed it and what I have been doing since.   We will cover:  what needs to be in your budgethow to input the informationhow to pay off debt and the different optionshow to save for emergency fundshow to save for retirementAnd Bonus: The generic differences between load vs no load mutual funds and traditional vs roth IRAs.       Tons of great information if you need to finally balance the budget.  But like anything else - the only 2 things you have to do: 1. Be honest with yourself about what you owe and 2. Be willing to change your habits.  So let's get gritty!   _______________________________________ Let's Be Social: I mean what's the point of social media if we aren't! FB community: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coach Email: ask@thegrittycoach.com Sign up to get insider alerts on new episodes, free workshops, and bonus offers! Click here! ___________________________________________ Feel you need more support? ***Grab my free guide to help you create goals that feel aligned + My top 2 Connection Message Templates that not only have a “feel good” rating of 10 but also have a 75% return message rate.*** Free 30 Minute Strategy Session: Schedule now  Just feed like you need more support to stay focused - like an accountability partner?  Check out my Find Your Focus accountability group.    For more information click here No need to continue to struggle alone.  Find out how together we can develop a plan to get you focused and unstuck.   Find out more information here.

Hey Gritty Friend! Welcome Back!    Today we are talking about all things concerning PERSEVERANCE!  I had a really challenging week last week and perseverance came up over and over as the way to move forward.  It feels like sometimes we forget to put our self-control into action and regulate ourselves so we can delay the need for instant gratification.  Some of the best things in life are worth waiting for - I mean how many times have we heard this?     Have you struggled with wanting something and then when it didn't succeed the first or second time, you gave up?      This is not only good for us adults to hear but also for our children.  They have so much at their fingertips - they forget what it was like to wait for dial-up modem, use rotary phones, listen to music on a record player, have to wait for the VHS tape to rewind, wait until your friends got home before you could talk to them, how to unwind the long telephone cord that got tangled....I could go on.  We had to have patience.  When we don't have perseverance, our long term visions don't become the reality.  We give up.     You need this self regulating tool to get to those long term goals.  If you feel like you have lost the ability to wait, don't worry, you can get it back.  You just need to practice again.  You know what I am about to say - It's like riding a bike.  You don't forget - you just need practice.      So let's get practicing!  In this episode, are 7 tips to getting that moxie back.       If you like this episode, don't forget to follow so you don't miss another and write a review so others can learn how this helped you.  I appreciate the feedback too.  It let's me know that I am dishing out what you want to hear!  ___________________________________________  Let's Be Social: I mean what's the point of social media if we aren't! FB community: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coach Email: Thegrittycoach@gmail.com Sign up to get insider alerts on new episodes, free workshops, and bonus offers! Click here! ___________________________________________ Feel you need more support? ***Grab my free guide to help you create goals that feel aligned + My top 2 Connection Message Templates that not only have a “feel good” rating of 10 but also have a 75% return message rate.*** Free 30 Minute Strategy Session: Schedule now  Just feed like you need more support to stay focused - like an accountability partner?  Check out my Find Your Focus accountability group.    For more information click here No need to continue to struggle alone.  Find out how together we can develop a plan to get you focused and unstuck.   Find out more information here.