Ganesha mythology is so powerful for small business owners. As we embark on the second quarter for this calendar year, let’s use 5 pieces of Ganesha lore to check in with how your business goals are progressing! If you want more support from me, here are some links:
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Sometimes Yoga teachers can fall victim to workplace bullying because, we can wrongly believe, Yoga people are all good people. How can we protect ourselves from bullying in Yogaland while still showing up as our caring selves? Also, a small ‘community of practice’ insight from a class I attended last week. I hope it helps!
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Sometimes sticking to the plan is NOT the thing to do. If things aren’t working, ‘just showing up’ isn’t enough. Also this week I’ve got a reminder about 3 money things you need if you are really running an actual business ;) Enjoy!
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I’ve been compiling the reading list for my new coaching training program, and my weekend read had some great reminder tips for us as Yoga teachers! I’ve got three in particular from Michael Arloski’s ‘Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change’ that you’ll love. Become a supporter on Patreon to listen to the full episode: patreon.com/AmyMcDonald
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Reference:
Arloski, Michael PhD, PCC, Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change, Whole Person Associates, Duluth, Minnesota, 2007.
This week I’m joined by Sarah Barguirdjian of Sarahbyoga and we talk about our Yoga careers, our friendship and Sarah asks me the spicy questions about why this and why now. I hope you enjoy it! Follow Sarah on Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/sarahbyoga/
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A few years ago I caught myself being a TOTAL judgy bitch about someone’s bio. Like, yuck! Then I realised I was doing it to myself, too. I’d created a FALSE story of what it meant to be ‘multi-passionate’: flakey, crap at business, noncommittal. This week we’re talking about heroes from Yoga who proudly back themselves with thiir variety of modalities and I’ve got 3 reflection questions for you if you might also be playing small and hiding your gifts.
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As a Yoga teacher you've invested heavily to develop the skills to identify patterns and habits and offer mindful and compassionate modifications. As a Yoga teacher you’re a champion of lifelong transformation and growth. As a Yoga teacher you’re skilful at (and you LOVE!) creating safe and beautiful spaces. In this episode I’ll explain why these skills set you up to be a powerful coach with the capacity to co-create lasting change with your clients.
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Enjoy a sneak peak into this month’s Patreon bonus episode about mindfully deploying expansion and contraction energies in business. Hear the full episode by joining Patreon for $5 a month and get oodles of episodes you haven’t heard yet! Here’s the link for that: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald
Also this week i’m announcing my BRAND NEW coaching training program! Yep, I’m stepping up to teach you how to be an awesome coach (like me! hehe). Here’s the link to read more: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingtraining
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Today I’m speaking with Genieva Davidson about how to confidently pitch your Yoga business and bring more attention to what you have to offer. Genieva is the owner of Genieva Bliss Media that specialises in PR through press and podcast interviews as well as speaking, grants, awards and in general pitching the business and brand. Genieva became an expert pitcher from back in high school when she pitched herself to hundreds of scholarships to go to college for almost free. From there, she pitched for jobs in her 9-5 and became never afraid to ask. Check out Genieva and her fab-sounding freebie with these links: https://genievablissmedia.com https://genievablissmedia.com/freebie
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I’m starting something new this week: sharing the business lessons I’ve received from being a drop-in Yoga student. I’m also reflecting on the importance of having passive marketing working for you, freeing you up to do other things. in your business. If you know you only market when you’re trying to fill something up, this might be a good episode for you!
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Welcome to Season 15! To celebrate the beginning of a new year and a new Season, I’m chatting with Pat Sperry about creating safe spaces, trusting our instincts in business, knowing who will make a great collaborator, protecting boundaries when you’re in biz with your beloved and a load more. Pat’s story of transformation began on a fateful day with a yoga DVD, leading him to a life dedicated to self-discovery and service. His teachings are rooted in Yogic, Buddhist, Taoist, and Reiki lineages, offering a holistic approach to well-being. Learn more about Flourish here: https://www.peaceloveflourish.com/ and Pat here: https://www.patsperrylove.com/ and follow him on Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/beflourish/
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Greetings from Thailand! I’m popping out of my season break to remind you about your very last chance to join my powerful group coaching program, Keep Growing. While the sound quality is low in this bonus ep, the message is important: if you KNOW you’re meant to work with me to finally make the difference in your business in 2025, this is THE time. The investment has never been this low. And I’ve never been more obsessed with supporting Yoga teachers to make epic leaps forward. Let’s do this!
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To finish off this season of the Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast, I’ve put together three biz goals I think will make the most significant difference for you in 2025. Thanks so much for listening, and I’ll see you back in the main feed in February.
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This week I'm joined by Bob Cirino, an entrepreneur and yoga teacher whose aim it is to harmonize humankind with nature. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, including why Bob thinks we need to think more like warriors on the spiritual path. Find out more about Bob here: https://www.spiritualwarrior.life/ or on Instagram at @bob.cirino
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Last week I shared that my 8-month coaching package, Grow Serve & Shine, will be concluding. In this episode I’m sharing 6 things my most successful clients have had in common, as well as a little more as to why I’m ending this package… after 105 clients! Reach out if you are interested in signing up, before I take it down.
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Over the past six months I’ve worked with a number of clients who are tightly stuck in the double bind of making money and having time. In this episode I’m sharing the implications of this situation, how it shows up, and a few ways to get out of it. Also, I’m sharing that my 8-month coaching package, Grow Serve & Shine, will be concluding this year. I’ve loved offering this over the past ten years… AND I’m looking to doing things differently in 2025. Reach out if you are interested in signing up, before I take it down.
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I spent the weekend submerged in the Bhagavad Gītā (happy place!). One of the terms my teacher taught us was ‘Tyāga’, dispassion or inner renouncement. I think this is a quality that serves us SO well in business. So I’ve got three tips for you, and a bonus suggestion. Enjoy!
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This week I’m sharing my favourite dog story from the epics and talking about how unconditional love, being unwavering and showing up no matter what can be some of the most beautiful parts of having a Yoga business.
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Today I’ve got a micro story from the Ramayana for you: what to do when, no matter how prepared you are, things go wrong?
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This week on the show I’m joined by marketing expert, Jenn Donovan. After 15 years in law, Jenn bought a retail business in a regional town in Victoria. She built that business into a highly profitable 7 figure business and eventually sold it. Since then, Jenn has been assisting other small business owners, in retail, service based and tourism, around the country, to achieve their business goals. You can find out more about her here: https://socialmediaandmarketing.com.au And you can check out her retreat here: https://socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/work-with-me/2025-women-in-business-planning-retreat-with-jenn/
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