Monthly QnA with my Patreon Supporters!

It’s that time: monthly QnA! This month we’re talking about launching new programs, partnerships, running special events and loads more! Join me for the recording of next month’s QnA call by becoming a Patreon supporter here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Want more Inspo? Check out my latest blog post ‘5 Tips to Re-engage Past Students’ here: https://amyyogabizcoach.medium.com/5-tips-for-reengaging-past-yoga-students-b2c7d5e03d1a

And a reminder that my CYBER WEEKEND sale ends TOMORROW Tuesday November 30th 2021 at midnight, Sydney time. Receive 25% off my 1:1 coaching package, ‘Grow, Serve & Shine’ here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching

Chakras and the Pizza Effect

Two fun things in this Episode! Enjoy a sample of my Patron-only content and discover how Chakras have been subject to the Pizza Effect! (Listen to the full Episode by becoming a Patron supporter for just $5 at https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Also a reminder that my CYBER WEEKEND is now in full swing so listen on to find out more about what I’m offering, who it’s for and how to sign up for it. More info about my coaching here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching

Productivity Real Talk: My 6-Step Process

After speaking with some of my Patreon Abundant Contributors this morning I’m all jazzed up about championing productivity (yes, again!). Here’s the 6 steps to get you working WAY smarter, not harder, reclaiming your time to invest it in the things you love!

Support this show on Patreon and join me for live biz coaching here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Interested in joining Grow, Serve & Shine with my 25% off sale? Join my QnA call happening this week here:

Topic: Grow, Serve & Shine QnA Session

Time: Nov 25, 2021 07:00 AM Australia/Melbourne

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84888939707

Learn more about Grow, Serve & Shine here: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching

Thinking Beyond the 'What I Need Right Now'

Welcome to my new Patreon supporters! We have our live podcast recording AND group coaching next week!Support this show (and hear my platforming sh!tlist!) here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Interested in working with me 1:1 in ‘Grow, Serve & Shine’? Learn more about my coaching package here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching and book in for conversation about whether we will be the right coaching fit for each other here: https://go.oncehub.com/45mincoaching

This week is one of those ‘bear with me… this WILL be interesting’ topics! More the ‘what you need to know’ more than ‘what you want to know’. Lol.

But if you can spend 45 minutes with this episode, check your two magical numbers and start thinking about ‘stage three purpose’ I really think you’ll notice a difference!

Surfing, Patanjali, Travel and Rituals of the Soul

Welcome to my new Patreon supporters: Danielle, Susan and Claire! Support this show (and hear my platforming sh!tlist!) here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Interested in working with me 1:1 in ‘Grow, Serve & Shine’? Learn more about my coaching package here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching and book in for conversation about whether we will be the right coaching fit for each other here: https://go.oncehub.com/45mincoaching

Today I’m interviewing Kori Hahn, the author of Rituals of the Soul and founder of a community gathering place called the Santosha Society, which is dedicated to travel, surfing, and the soulful. Follow her at www.SantoshaSociety.com

Kori and I talk at length about her book, and she indulges me while I chat about the bits I love and the bits I find problematic. We also take a bunch of fun side trips that I think you’ll enjoy!

So What's New at Amy HQ?

I've been a bit cagey about what I've been working on behind the scenes and what you can expect from me going forward. It's time for me to spill the beans!

Support this show - and get extra goodies - on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Learn more about my 1:1 coaching program 'Grow, Serve & Shine' here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching

It's Time to Plan Your Black Friday Sale (And Here's How)

Yep, it’s already late October which means its time to be thinking about your Black Friday Sale. In this re-release training I’ve got a bunch of things to think about, along with some great examples, of what could really work well for you this year.

Also, don’t forget that ALL of my home study programs are on sale for just $50 each this week (then they’ll be gone forever). Learn more about that here: www.amymcdonald.com.au/homestudy

Finally, please consider becoming a supporter of this show by joining my Patreon. For as little as $5 a month you can access some great content, including a bonus episode every month. Here’s the link for that: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Patreon Re-Release: Mindfully Managing Parasocial Relationships

This week I’m sharing (formerly) Patreon-only content… because I think this topic is SO important!

Before we get into that, a special announcement: ALL my homestudy courses are ON SALE for $50 each as my ‘end of era’, last chance sale. This is the LAST CHANCE to get any of my $200 home study programs for just $50. I’m taking them down from sale forever at the end of the month.

Use coupon code ‘goinggoing’ to get the $!50 discount. Shop here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/homestudy

This ep is all about respecting the fact that the consumers of our content may feel a closer connection with us that we realise... and this can have power in balancing effects we may have overlooked in the past.

I can't wait to read your comments. Share your suggested 'hows' as well as any experiences you've had as a stan (!) or as an influencer.

Here are the resources for this episode:

Donald Horton & R. Richard Wohl

“Mass Communication and Para-Social Interaction: Observations on Intimacy at a Distance”

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00332747.1956.11023049

Sarah White

“Taylor Swift and the 1989 Album Release and Fan Response Parasocial Relationship Study”

https://dspace.calstate.edu/bitstream/handle/10211.3/207675/TS_1989_thesis.pdf?sequence=3

Brittany Wong

“Wait, What The Heck Is A 'Parasocial Relationship'?”

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/parasocial-relationships-with-celebrities_l_60a56a18e4b0d45b75248115

The True Power of Genuine Mentorship

In this special episode I’m joined by two fabulous Yoga teachers who share a passion for Anusara Yoga, lasting connections and the incredible town they call home. Christine DuFrense and Justine Thompson speak with me about (anti)competition, growing a business in a small town and the incredibly important role a mentor plays in a teacher’s life. Enjoy!

Learn more about Christine here:

https://unityyoga.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/unityyoga.christinedufresne/

Learn more about Justine here:

https://justinethompsonyoga.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/justinethompsonyoga/

Support this podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

From Yoga Farts to Teacher Trainer!

This week I’m speaking with Bethan Morgan, the Founder of https://yogalateslondon.com Beth shares with us her VERY first Yoga experience and why it took her a little longer to qualify as a teacher. Beth has some super useful insights for filling up your classes and events and is launching her first Yogalates Teacher Training which you can learn about here: https://yogalateslondon.com/ytt

Follow Beth on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yogalateslondon/

Support this podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Learn more about the Keep Growing Mastermind here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/keepgrowing

Identifying and Avoiding Devalokamoha

The God-Delusion Realm: what is it, how does it show up and how do we look out for it?

Read the post by Hareesh Wallace here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/578117322362754

Read the article by Tatum Fjerstad here: https://tatumfjerstad.medium.com/open-letter-to-elena-brower-c732e26f7b16

Support me on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Sign up for Social Media Confidence here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/social

Learn more about 1:1 coaching (with 20% off) here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching

Amy Sings the Blues

So I’ve been dumped. Gah. Totally sucks. Know who else got dumped… and WAY worse than me? Sita, the Heroine from the Ramayana. In this episode I’m sharing the 4 lessons I’ve taken from Sita about transmuting heartbreak into thriving. (Hint: they apply for business, too!)

Watch the replays of the Yoga Biz Ananda Sessions here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/ananda-sessions-replays

Support this podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Sign up to the FINAL round of Social Media Confidence here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/social

Recognising Your Arjuna Moment

This morning we kicked off the week of training with a recap of the Mahabharata and how its hero, Arjuna, shows us what a lot of us might be feeling right now about our businesses.

Deflated.
Overwhelmed.
Exhausted.
Depleted.
Just. Out. Of. Juice.

And, also like Arjuna, we know we are still here for a reason and with some support and encouragement we can get back up and keep going.

Here is the replay of the session (audio is a bit echoey but it’s worth it!)

Join me tomorrow live for Day 2 - ‘Seeking Wise Counsel ‘ by signing up for free with this link: http://eepurl.com/hHEL3f

It's Time to Bring the Bliss Back!

This week I’m busy cooking up a week of free training, inspiration, community and coaching. I’m calling it the Yoga Biz Ananda Sessions and you can sign up for it here: http://eepurl.com/hHEL3f

Also this week i’m announcing the very last opportunity to sign up for Social Media Confidence for Yoga Teachers here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/social

Learn more about my own Yoga journey and how I came to be a Yoga business coach, as well as The Big Issues With Most 200hr Yoga Trainings, Managing Expectations As A New Yoga Teacher, Your Number Of Students Doesn’t Determine Your Self Worth, Top 3 Common Mistakes And Fixes For New Yoga Teachers and a bunch more in my interview the the Going Pro Yoga Podcast here: https://podcast.goingproyoga.com/episode-50-business-of-yoga-with-amy-macdonald/

Finally, support this podcast and get even more episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Why Your Old Sales Pages Aren't Working Anymore

Finding that people aren’t buying your Yoga like they used to? Perhaps it’s because things have changed and its time to up your game with your website. In this Episode I’ve got 5 ways to raise the vibe of your sales pages!

Support this podcast on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

3 Lessons I Learned Being a Substitute

This month I’ve had the good fortune of filling in for a friend while she was on holiday (such as it was, with new lockdowns!). I had a great time and learned a LOT. Here are three and a bonus.

Also, please consider supporting this podcast by becoming a Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Learn more about - and apply for - my Keep Growing Mastermind here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/keepgrowing

Watch Your Words: 3 Things to Look Out For

If you find yourself concerned about imposter syndrome, here are three ways you can firm up the foundations of what you’re offering in your business! Words matter, so seek to avoid:

1. Overpromising

2. Unsubstantiated claims

3. Disparaging language

Support this show on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Apply for the Keep Growing Mastermind here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/keepgrowing

Sources for this article:

Wallis, Christopher D (2012) Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History and Practice of a Timeless Tradition Anusara Press, The Woodlands, Texas

Broad, William J (2012) The Science of Yoga: The Risks and Rewards, Simon and Schuster, New York

Kempton, Sally (accessed 16.8.2021) https://www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/philosophy/talk-pretty/

Why It's Time to Amplify Your Personal Brand

If you run your own solo Yoga business, chances are you have a personal brand. But are you making the most of it? In this Episode the why, how and need-to-know of having a magnetic, authentic personal brand!

Support this podcast and get more Yoga biz support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Learn more about the Keep Growing Mastermind at www.amymcdonald.com.au/keepgrowing

AYT Monthly QnA!

This Episode I’m joined by some of my Patreon Abundant Supporters and Contributors who are asking their questions, including how to get more 1:1 clients, and how to get yourself motivated when you’re just starting out.

If you want to join the next podcast recording, consider becoming a Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Also this week two important deadlines happening SUNDAY:

1. Yoga and Story registrations close. Sign up here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/story

2. My birthday sale ends. Use code Birthday150off and sign up here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/intensives

Victories, Vultures and Va-Va-Voom!

Welcome to Season 8 of the Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast! We are commencing with one of my favourite parts of Yoga: mythology and story telling. Today I’m sharing just a little bit of the teachings of my Yoga and Story course from earlier in the year.

If you LOVE this, make sure you’re signed up for the brand new season starting in just 2 weeks! Here’s the link to save your place: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/story

All new stories and lots more fun!

And to support me and this Podcast, consider becoming a Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald