Power Up Living with Kelly Galea

  Join host Kelly Galea for this episode of "From Corporate to Creative" with guest Faina Sechzer.    Freedom, creative expression, being your own boss, financial success - these are the dreams of those considering, are on the brink of, or who have already made The Leap from employee to small business owner. How to make your business successful could be a many semesters course. Successful business owners wish there was such a course and an opportunity to learn what they know now before or shortly after they made the leap. We'll talk about several strategies that can help make your leap easier and landing as soft as possible. You'll discover: The number one thing you need to get right How to avoid the business success myths that can land you in a lot of trouble The two things successful business owners wish they knew before they made the leap Listen in for help and support to make your leap easier and your landing softer.

  Hovering is exhausting. Honing is electric. We hover around greatness all the time. We give 90%, instead of 200%. We stall, and circle, and procrastinate, and invent marvelous excuses why-not. But when we hone into our greatness — even just for an hour, a day, or a single decision — everything is electrified. When we finally stop hovering, we move BEYOND pro. Join host Kelly Galea for this interview with business activator + leadership coach Stephanie Pollock. Stephanie has a timely reminder for half-hearted entrepreneurs: hobbyists rarely make history. To truly create your own economy — with an irresistible brand + ideal clients for miles — you’ve got to give your dream the respect + commitment it deserves, face your greatness . . . and CLAIM it. With digital programs and e-courses for entrepreneurs — and 1-on-1 Going Pro Power Sessions for emerging industry leaders — Pollock is proving that business success has nothing to do with where you live, what you’re selling, or what your résumé says you’re qualified to create — it’s about the mindsets you hold, and the choices you make.  Build a business. Then go beyond it — at StephaniePollock.com

What’s the #1 secret to success in your business?  Leadership! Join host Kelly Galea as she interviews Lynda-Ross Vega on Leadership, a complex skill set that is difficult to pin down. Most entrepreneurs fall into the trap of becoming an employee of their business.  They get caught up in the day-to-day, stretch themselves too thin, play to their weaknesses instead of their strengths and wonder why they are so exhausted.  You have to break the shackles of being your own employee and become the leader of your business.  Because if you aren’t leading your business – who is? You'll learn: The number 1 thing you must do to be an effective and successful Leader The real reason so many people do not capitalize on their natural leadership skills What you need to do to be the leader you were meant to be Three steps you can take today to increase your leadership effectiveness  

Join host Kelly Galea for this episode of "From Corporate to Creative" with guest Kimberly Wilborn, where we'll discuss reinvention.  Reinventing yourself, in the best sense, is a process of becoming more of who you really are. There may be times when you experience life-changes that force you to reinvent yourself, but you don't have to wait for a transition. You can reinvent yourself anytime you choose. It doesn't have to be a total reinvention; you can reinvent just a part of yourself. The goal is to become more and more aware of, and in alignment with, your true self. Kim Wilborn is owner and founder of Womens-Transformation.com where she shows women how to discover and activate their unique spiritual gifts—their personal Superpowers—so that they can feel the magic and fulfillment of living in alignment with their Life Purpose. Kim has been a Transformation coach and teacher to individuals, couples, and businesses since 1994, leading classes and seminars in personal growth as well as ongoing Women's Circles. She is a Certified Hypnotherapist, and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Join us for this episode to learn six things you can do to reinvent yourself, bit-by-bit, in a way that feels right for you. Sponsored By: The “Weekly Spark” Coaching Series is for those who are ready to break free of their day jobs and go from Corporate to Creative! Quit your day job, transform your hope & aspirations into inspired action, and start your own business. This complimentary series & special bonuses are available now at http://www.fromcorporatetocreative.com

Host Kelly Galea interviews Sandra Martini for this episode of "From Corporate to Creative" where our topic is, "Increasing Your Bottom Line – and Your Reputation – through Extreme Client Care™."   In these days of internet searches, ebay and intense price competition, the strongest small businesses know that it’s about providing Extreme Client Care™ -- a customer experience so positive that your customers wouldn’t dream of going to anyone else…and they tell their friends and family that. Discover how to get, and stay, “top of mind” with your clients in a smartphone, Google-based world Why most customers and clients leave and what you can do to stop it from happening to you How providing Extreme Client Care™ creates raving fans while ADDING to your bottom line What to do when a customer or client decides to leave to increase the odds of her returning Sandy is known for her highly practical, results-focused strategies and will be sharing lots of “implement today” how-tos designed to increase your bottom line – and your reputation – through Extreme Client Care™. Sponsored By:   The “Weekly Spark” Coaching Series is for those who are ready to break free of their day jobs and go from Corporate to Creative! Quit your day job, transform your hope & aspirations into inspired action, and start your own business. This complimentary series & special bonuses are available now at http://www.fromcorporatetocreative.com

Join host Kelly Galea for this episode of "From Corporate to Creative" with guest Hazel Palache. Hazel constantly hears from entrepreneurs that they have so much to do they are continually getting overwhelmed which causes lots of stress and ultimately results in procrastination just because it’s easier. As hard as it may be to believe Hazel states, “I never get overwhelmed or stressed.” This doesn’t mean there are never stressful situations it just means she has learned ways to not allow anything to affect her negatively, which in turn actually gives her more free time. Hazel will share how to: Tap into your authentic power The easiest way to Successfully STOP Overwhelm and Stress Tools and techniques so that your business days run smoothly with more energy You'll leave this episode with tools and techniques that can be implemented immediately. Hazel Palache, founder of Your Stairway to Wealth is a best selling author, certified coach, speaker and entrepreneur. She has had many successes both personally and professionally and is a compelling catalyst for self-discovery, self-empowerment, transformation and business success. She teaches spiritually based women entrepreneurs who are sick and tired of not getting the results they want how to build a successful business that gives them more time, money and freedom. For more information visit www.YourStairwayToWealth.com. Sponsored By "Weekly Spark" Coaching Series for those who are ready to break free of their day jobs and go from Corporate to Creative! This complimentary series & special bonuses are available now at http://www.fromcorporatetocreative.com

Join host Kelly Galea for this episode, "Expressing You: Blogging as a Tool to Move Towards Your Life Purpose" with guest Michelle Shaeffer. Not sure if starting a blog is the right thing for you? Got a blog you aren’t sure what to do with? Feeling dread every time you think about writing yet another post for your blog? It’s not your fault! Learn how to turn your blog into a tool to express yourself and move towards your purpose.  Find joy and excitement in blogging–because it’s more than just another marketing strategy or item on your “to do” list that you’ve got to check off. Michelle Shaeffer has been online since the late 80s, creating websites since the early 90s, and has coded thousands of web pages in that time. She's worked as a virtual assistant and website designer for non-profits and small business owners including marketers, authors, coaches, crafters, consultants and others. She once wrote 42 blog posts in a single day, and has mentored more than 2,500 bloggers through leading online blog challenges. Depending on the time of day you might find Michelle writing about visibility and voice, helping other entrepreneurs grow their businesses through her workshops and one on one consultations, managing her website hosting company, homeschooling, or playing with her three kids in the beautiful Alaskan sunshine while enjoying an iced coffee. Want to know more? Connect with her at michelleshaeffer.com. Sponsored By: "From Corporate to Creative: 52 Quotes to Spark Inspired Action" Get your complimentary copy at http://www.FromCorporateToCreative.com

The fastest path to ideal clients & a targeted list does not lie in the latest and greatest marketing techniques. It lies in having clear strategic focus. Join host Kelly Galea & guest Cindy Schulson of AttractYourNiche.com. Here’s what we’ll be discussing: Discover the biggest missing piece that most soloprofessionals overlook when building their business. Learn the secret to finding your niche (it’s not just a matter of choosing a target market). How to stand out from the crowd and outshine the competition. The exact steps you need to take to attract your ideal clients. If you miss a step, you will end up with either no clients or the “wrong” clients. The #1 thing you need to build a targeted list! Cindy Schulson, Founder of AttractYourNiche.com, helps coaches, consultants and other solo professionals master their niche and attract their ideal clients. In order to market yourself with ease, you have to know WHO you want to attract, WHAT solution you provide and WHY people should work with you. Cindy helps her clients put together these three pieces of the “Niche Puzzle”so they can attract their ideal clients, earn more and market less. Cindy’s Niche Success Kit has helped guide thousands of solo professionals on the road to finding their own niche. Grab a free copy at www.attractyourniche.com. Sponsored By: “Creating Success on Your Terms: 3 Simple Steps You Can Take Today.” Get your complimentary copy at http://www.facebook.com/corporatetocreative

Host Kelly Galea interviews Cindy Schulson on this episode of "From Corporate to Creative" where we'll be discussing "The Fastest Path to Ideal Clients and a Targeted List." Discover the biggest missing piece that most soloprofessionals overlook when building their business. Learn the secret to finding your niche (it's not just a matter of choosing a target market). How to stand out from the crowd and outshine the competition. The exact steps you need to take to attract your ideal clients. If you miss a step, you will end up with either no clients or the "wrong" clients. The #1 thing you need to build a targeted list! Cindy Schulson, Founder of AttractYourNiche.com, helps coaches, consultants and other solo professionals master their niche and attract their ideal clients. In order to market yourself with ease, you have to know WHO you want to attract, WHAT solution you provide and WHY people should work with you. Cindy helps her clients put together these three pieces of the “Niche Puzzle”so they can attract their ideal clients, earn more and market less. Cindy’s Niche Success Kit has helped guide thousands of solo professionals on the road to finding their own niche. Grab a free copy at www.attractyourniche.com. Sponsored By: "Creating Success on Your Terms: 3 Simple Steps You Can Take Today" Get your complimentary copy

Our guest on this episode of "From Corporate to Creative" is Paris Love of the Paris Love Productivity Institute. Catalyst for Change: Are you always doing for others; taking care of others before you take care of yourself? Your projects are starting to pile up. You are busy, busy, busy, hiding out which in turn you don’t do what you need. You put yourself on the back burner and wonder why things, events, situations and business are not going our way. You are hiding out. Does any of this sound familiar? Or perhaps the following statements apply: You are losing money because you misplaced your client’s invoice. You can’t find quality employees and you desperately need help. Your disorganization is starting to affect other areas of your life. When you are disorganized and running around like a hamster on a wheel you can’t focus on what’s important. You! Your Business! You have to look at the patterns that show up in all areas of your life. Paris helps people rejuvenate their quality of life, finish incomplete and often forgotten projects, increase their self worth and more importantly to believe in themselves. She holds her clients accountable and helps them to eliminate self-sabotage.  Even if you don't think in an organized way, you can learn to BE organized. It's kind of like those of us who are not natural cooks.... but if someone places a simple recipe in front of you, you can follow it step by step and produce an edible result. You have fun learning the skills. Paris' mission is to help you create and maintain organizational habits that will strengthen your quality of life, wealth and well being. Allow her to be the Catalyst for Change in your life. Join us for this episode and be ready to get inspired AND organized!

Host Kelly Galea (mom to 1 canine & 2 feline coworkers) interviews Lorena Patti, MS, CPDT-KA, who will share some tips on "Working from Home with Your Dog." A great advantage to having your own business from home is that if you have a dog, every day can be a "take your dog to work day"! Still, you need to make sure that you prepare your area, your dog, and yourself to make it work as best as possible. Hear about some of the steps you can proactively take to making your best buddy into the best work companion you could have. A fellow former corporate hostage, Lorena was a software developer and engineer for over 10 years before taking the leap to fulfilling her passion of working with dogs. She now owns Waggers Doggie Daycare & Training and has been a successful Canine Behavior Specialist in Orlando for over 7 years. Hand selected by Victoria Stilwell, host of Animal Planet's It's Me or the Dog to join Victoria Stilwell Positively™ Dog Training, a global team of world-class positive reinforcement dog trainers, she is accredited by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers®, a Professional Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, and of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis. She is an American Kennel Club-approved Canine Good Citizen/S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator and a facilitator for Doggone Safe's® "Be a Tree" Program, teaching dog safety and bite prevention to schoolchildren. She's worked with dogs of all ages and helped their owners with all sorts of doggie behavioral aspects, from basic good manners training to fear and aggression issues. A staunch supporter of dog-friendly training, her training philosophy is that of using positive reinforcement and science-based behavioral approaches to modifying and managing the behavior of our canine family members.

Join host Kelly Galea as she interviews Therese Skelly of Happy In Business. Therese will help you go from Blind Spot to “Profit Spot.” You'll discover how to find, own, package, market and sell your brilliance by marketing from the inside out. Making the move from a “self-employed” therapist, to now a Business Owner as a Business Coach & Marketing Strategist and Mindset expert, Therese knows first-hand the challenges of stepping outside one’s comfort zone to create the life of your dreams. She has helped hundreds of individuals move past what they thought possible for themselves to realize levels of personal and professional success that they hadn’t dreamed of before. She does this by moving her clients through mindset blocks, and creating powerful marketing, sales, and business strategies. In fact, it’s not uncommon for a client to have a session with Therese and walk away with a whole new business model or product offering, because Therese has an uncanny way of seeing profit potential. Why? Because as Therese says, “Your brilliance is in your blind spot…I can help you find it, package it, market it, and monetize it.” Therese is all about being Happy in Business and she walks her talk! If you want more of that, visit her website at www.HappyInBusiness.com Sponsored By: "Creating Success on Your Terms: 3 Simple Steps You Can Take Today."  Get your complimentary copy at http://www.facebook.com/corporatetocreative

Host Kelly Galea interviews Belinda Rosenblum, Wealth Expert, Author and CPA. Our topic? A hot one! OWN YOUR MONEY: 3 Secrets to Managing Your Mind and Your Money Despite Inconsistent Income, Financial Self-Sabotage, and Economic Concerns Money - although such a useful tool, it is often accompanied by avoidance, shame, and anxiety. Does it have to be that way? Absolutely not! Discover the 3 A’s that will make or break your financial success, how to effectively handle inconsistent income, and why negative emotions linger inside you and flare up whenever you need to promote yourself or step out of your comfort zone. Start today to create a new life with money where you don’t just have money - you own your money - and subsequently have more than enough. Belinda left her thriving corporate finance role to address a major unmet need in our communities - transforming the way people think, feel, and act with money to give them back their rightful power over their money mindset and money management. She is now helping thousands of people discover how “owning your money” creates certainty, security, and the life of financial independence they deserve. Belinda is the President of Own Your Money LLC, a financial coaching and training company teaching individuals, couples, and business owners how to make personal finance and small business success more rewarding, manageable, and profitable. To learn three tips on how to change your money mindset today and get an easy-to-use tracking sheet to start to “find” your money, go to www.OwnYourMoney.com/gift. Sponsored By: "Creating Success on Your Terms: 3 Simple Steps You Can Take Today"

  Join me for this episode of “From Corporate to Creative” as I interview our guest, Jennifer Lee. Jenn is the founder of Artizen Coaching and author of The Right-Brain Business Plan: A Creative, Visual Map for Success (New World Library, 2011). Her bestselling book has helped thousands of entrepreneurs around the world grow their businesses authentically and creatively. Doing a business plan in the new creative economy requires moving beyond the traditional business plan. The old way of doing things keeps people stuck in limited, black and white thinking. The new way of right-brain business planning ignites innovation by bringing intuition and creativity back in business planning.  Tune into this episode to learn how business planning can be fun, creative, accessible, and do-able! Sponsored By: The Creative Biz Success Kit Get your complimentary copy at KellyGalea.com

  Join host Kelly Galea for this episode of "From Corporate to Creative" as she interviews our guest, Melanie Adrienne Hill of  LivingSpace Feng Shui. Melanie is a feng shui expert and life coach. She has consulted with home and business owners on feng shui for 11 years and skillfully uses her 20 years of interior designer experience to integrate feng shui solutions into existing and new environments.  Melanie is also is a ARTbundance™ Coach, a unique hybrid of inspiring coach, creativity teacher, workshop leader, and spiritual guide.  At the heart of her practice is the use of ARTsignments™, which are unique creative tools that access your imagination and intuition, allowing you to make powerful life changes, quickly and joyfully! Tune in and you'll learn why Melanie believes aligning the mind and space with your vision is key to successful results.   Sponsored By: The Creative Biz Success Kit Get your complimentary copy at KellyGalea.com