What to do When You Have a Fear of Asking to be Paid

In this conversation, I discuss the impact of masculine energy on our financial lives and how to bring more feminine energy into our approach to money. I explore the language and behaviour associated with money, highlighting the underlying feelings of safety, hard work, and control. I emphasize the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energy and releasing the need to control. I encourage allowing and receiving, as well as expressing and feeling emotions related to money. I also discuss the dance between giving and receiving and the healing of our relationship with money. Takeaways Language and behaviour around money often reflect underlying feelings of safety, hard work, and control. Balancing masculine and feminine energy is important for a healthy approach to money. Releasing the need to control and practising allowing and receiving can lead to a more abundant financial life. Acknowledging and healing emotions related to money is crucial for a healthy relationship with money.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:59 Language and Behavior 03:57 Perceptions of Safety 04:27 The Masculine Way of Managing Money 05:23 Feminine and Masculine Energy 06:18 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energy 07:12 Releasing the Need to Control 08:08 Bringing in Feminine Behaviors 09:04 Allowing and Receiving 10:55 The Dance Between Giving and Receiving 12:25 Healing the Relationship with Money 13:56 Expressing and Feeling Emotions 16:21 Understanding Contrasting Energies   Resources: Get my FREE book ‘It’s Not About The Money’ Take the Money StoryTypes® Quiz Join Catherine’s FREE Facebook Group ‘Wealthy Woman Community’ Catherine’s YouTube Channel Connect with Catherine on Instagram  Connect with Catherine on Facebook Leave your thoughts on our podcast episodes here Details for The Enrichment Method™ can be found here Click here for information on the Wealth Awakening Retreat   Podcast episode: How to stand in your feminine power       

In this episode, Catherine shares her journey of transitioning from a secure full-time job to running three successful businesses. She provides insights and tips on how to make the leap from corporate to self-employed. Catherine emphasizes the importance of exposing oneself to successful self-employed individuals and surrounding oneself with supportive communities. She also highlights the need for financial stability and multiple income streams during the transition. Catherine encourages reframing the current job, setting clear outcomes and timeframes, and staying connected to one's purpose and vision. Takeaways: Expose yourself to successful self-employed individuals and engage with their content to gain motivation and inspiration. Create a financial cushion or have multiple income streams to provide stability during the transition to self-employment. Focus on basic legalities and business setup, such as purchasing domains, creating contracts, and setting up email marketing systems. Stay connected to your purpose and vision, and set clear outcomes and timeframes to stay motivated and focused. Surround yourself with supportive communities and seek mentorship and guidance to fast-track your journey. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Making the Leap from Corporate to Self-Employed 01:03 Challenges of Transitioning to Self-Employment 04:25 Reaching the Tipping Point 05:23 Personal Challenges and Motivation for Transition 06:17 Struggles as a Working Mother 07:43 Transitioning to Self-Employment 08:39 Financial Stability and Multiple Income Streams 10:08 Building a Coaching Practice 13:26 Importance of Retreats and Masterminds 16:24 Launching a Membership and Scaling the Business 19:30 Motivation and Opportunity Cost 21:53 Creating a Financial Cushion 23:21 Legalities and Basic Business Setup 26:12 Purpose and Vision 27:11 Setting Clear Outcomes and Timeframes 29:17 Conclusion and Call to Action Resources: Get my FREE book ‘It’s Not About The Money’ Take the Money StoryTypes® Quiz Join Catherine’s FREE Facebook Group ‘Wealthy Woman Community’ Catherine’s YouTube Channel Connect with Catherine on Instagram  Connect with Catherine on Facebook Leave your thoughts on our podcast episodes here Details for The Enrichment Method™ can be found here Book recommendation: Key person of influence Daniel Priestley Click here for information on the Wealth Awakening Retreat  

In this episode of ‘It’s Not About the Money’ (formerly ‘In Her Financial Shoes’) I discuss game-changing money management tips for adults with ADHD. I explain why traditional money advice may not work for individuals with ADHD and offer practical tips to overcome challenges. The tips include creating mini-milestones, using visual cues, trying different money management tools, reframing language, taking action and making choices, eliminating triggers, celebrating financial milestones, automating financial tasks, reframing impulsivity as a superpower, keeping finances simple, focusing on short-term goals, achieving quick wins, giving money a purpose, gamifying finances, and learning to say no. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and ADHD Money Management Challenges 01:26 Tip 1: Creating Mini Milestones 08:09 Tip 3: Trying Different Money Management Tools 10:35 Tip 4: Reframing Language 12:33 Tip 5: Taking Action and Making Choices 13:32 Tip 6: Eliminating Triggers 19:16 Tip 8: Automating Financial Tasks 21:40 Tip 9: Reframing Impulsivity as a Superpower 24:01 Tip 10: Keeping Finances Simple 25:58 Tip 11: Focusing on Short-Term Goals 26:56 Tip 12: Achieving Quick Wins 27:23 Tip 13: Giving Money a Purpose 29:39 Tip 14: Gamifying Finances 30:34 Tip 15: Learning to Say No Resources: Get my FREE book ‘It’s Not About The Money’ Take the Money StoryTypes® Quiz Join Catherine’s FREE Facebook Group ‘Wealthy Woman Community’ Catherine’s YouTube Channel Connect with Catherine on Instagram  Connect with Catherine on Facebook Leave your thoughts on our podcast episodes here Details for The Enrichment Method™ can be found here

In this episode of ‘It’s Not About the Money’ (formerly ‘In Her Financial Shoes’)  I explore the concept of inherited family trauma and its impact on financial success. I explain how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours around money are formed before we are even born, influenced by the traumas and experiences of our parents and grandparents.  I share my journey of discovering somatics and how it has transformed my life. I discuss the signs and patterns of inherited family trauma, the reasons why some people suffer from it, and the importance of healing and creating positive experiences to overcome these traumas. Key Takeaways: Inherited family traumas can impact our financial success, as our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours around money are formed before we are born. Signs of inherited family trauma include repeated events or failures at the same age, language and beliefs passed down through generations, and emotional and behavioural patterns. People suffer from inherited family trauma when the traumas are not resolved or talked about, leading to incomplete healing. Healing inherited family trauma involves creating positive experiences, practising self-love and receiving support, and detaching from outcomes. Self-compassion is essential when exploring and healing inherited family trauma. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Inherited Family Trauma 00:57 The Impact of Inherited Family Trauma on Financial Success 03:20 Understanding Inherited Family Trauma 06:35 Signs and Patterns of Inherited Family Trauma 11:44 Why Some People Suffer from Inherited Family Trauma 12:39 Healing Inherited Family Trauma 19:40 Creating Positive Experiences to Heal Inherited Family Trauma 22:32 Conclusion and Self-Compassion Resources: Get my FREE book 'It's Not About The Money' Take the Money StoryTypes® Quiz Join Catherine’s FREE Facebook Group 'Wealthy Woman Community' Catherine’s YouTube Channel Connect with Catherine on Instagram  Connect with Catherine on Facebook Leave your thoughts on our podcast episodes here Details for The Enrichment Method™ can be found here    

In this episode of ‘It’s Not About the Money’ (formerly ‘In Her Financial Shoes’) I discuss where to start with putting money aside in your business.  I focus on five critical money pots that every business owner should consider: expenses, profit payouts, tax and VAT, cash reserves, and investments. I also discuss the importance of accurately predicting expenses for growth, paying yourself first, setting aside money for tax and VAT, maintaining cash reserves, and exploring tax-efficient investments. By addressing these areas, business owners can improve their financial stability, increase personal wealth, and make better financial decisions.   Key Takeaways Accurately predict expenses for growth in your business. Pay yourself first to prioritise savings and increase personal wealth. Set aside money for tax and VAT to avoid financial surprises. Maintain cash reserves to ensure financial stability. Explore tax-efficient investments to grow business assets.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:27 Expenses 08:07 Profit Payouts 16:19 Tax and VAT 18:46 Cash Reserves 23:06 Investments 27:36 Summary  

In this episode on the ‘It’s Not About the Money' podcast (formerly 'In Her Financial Shoes’), I explore the fear of asking to be paid and its impact on financial success.  I share stories of clients who have overcome this fear and achieved significant financial results.  I emphasise that selling is not about the individual but about helping clients see the certainty in their offers. I discuss the fear of rejection and judgement and encourage you to shift your mindset around the word 'no.' I also highlight the importance of creating certainty in sales and provide tips for effective sales conversations. Key Takeaways The fear of asking to be paid can hinder financial success and client attraction. Selling is not about the individual but about helping clients see the certainty in their offers. The fear of rejection and judgement can hold individuals back from asking to be paid. The word 'no' can be a gift and an opportunity for another client to say yes. Creating certainty in sales and listening to clients are key to successful selling. Making it easy for clients to buy and closing financial loops are important for financial success. Repricing and consistency can help improve financial outcomes. Financial success has a ripple effect and can lead to greater impact. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Fear of Asking to be Paid 01:28 The Impact of Fear on Financial Success 03:20 Understanding the Fear of Selling 04:49 Fear of Rejection and Judgment 06:39 The Power of Saying No 08:20 Creating Certainty in Sales 09:44 Listening and Asking Questions in Sales 10:38 Making it Easy for Clients to Buy 12:30 Closing Financial Loops 14:26 Repricing and Consistency 15:24 The Ripple Effect of Financial Success 15:53 Conclusion: Stand in Your Power  

In this episode of It’s Not About The Money (formerly In Her Financial Shoes), I discuss the three signs that indicate you are on your way to your next financial breakthrough.  The first sign is detaching from the need for money and shifting from a mindset of lack to gratitude and abundance. The second sign is experiencing chaos and breakdowns, which often occurs before a breakthrough. The third sign is an identity shift, where you let go of old beliefs and behaviours that no longer serve you.  I emphasise the importance of upgrading your identity and investing in yourself to attract wealth and abundance. I would love to hear your thoughts on any of our recent podcast episodes. Click the link below to leave a short 90-second recording. (We might use these on some of our future podcast episodes so you might hear yourself on our show). Key Takeaways: Detach from the need for money and shift to a mindset of gratitude and abundance. Embrace chaos and breakdowns as signs of progress and opportunities for growth. Upgrade your identity and let go of beliefs and behaviours that no longer serve you. Invest in yourself and seek support to accelerate your financial breakthrough. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Sign 1: Detaching from the Need for Money 05:17 Sign 2: Chaos and Breakdowns 08:44 Sign 3: Identity Shift 12:19 Reflection and Invitation   Resources: Get my FREE book 'It's Not About The Money' Take the Money StoryTypes® Quiz Join Catherine’s FREE Facebook Group 'The Energy of Money Experience' Catherine’s YouTube Channel Connect with Catherine on Instagram  Connect with Catherine on Facebook Leave your thoughts on our podcast episodes here Find out more about the Energy of Selling Programme here

In this episode of It’s Not About The Money podcast (formerly the In Her Financial Shoes podcast) I discuss strategies for getting booked out and selling out your services. Looking at the importance of understanding the stage of your business and tailoring your lead generation strategies accordingly.  I share three key selling strategies: setting powerful intentions, creating a perfect repeatable strategy, and improving follow-up. I highlight the significance of energetic shifts, positioning, and nurturing leads.  I would love to hear your thoughts on any of our recent podcast episodes. Click here to leave a short 90-second recording. (We might use these on some of our future podcast episodes so you might hear yourself on our show). Key Takeaways: Understand the stage of your business and adjust your lead generation strategies accordingly. Set powerful intentions and make energetic shifts to confidently claim your next milestone. Create a perfect repeatable strategy to attract the right kind of leads and improve conversion rates. Focus on improving follow-up to uncover hidden opportunities and nurture leads. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 02:42 Stages of Business: Startup, Growth, and Scaling 08:46 Strategy 1: Setting Powerful Intentions 13:06 Strategy 2: Creating a Perfect Repeatable Strategy 20:21 Strategy 3: Improving Follow-up 23:40 Conclusion and Call to Action   Resources: Get my FREE book 'It's Not About The Money' Take the Money StoryTypes® Quiz Join Catherine’s FREE Facebook Group 'The Energy of Money Experience' Catherine’s YouTube Channel Connect with Catherine on Instagram  Connect with Catherine on Facebook Leave your thoughts on our podcast episodes here Find out more about the Energy of Selling Programme here

In this episode of It’s Not About The Money podcast (formerly the In Her Financial Shoes podcast) I unravel some of the secrets to attracting those dream joyful, high paying clients. It isn't just about attracting high-paying clients, I'm not a big believer in just telling you to go and increase your prices. This isn't about just attracting high-paying clients. This is about you standing in your power to decide who you are serving. In this episode, I cover: How to define who your ideal client is What is your offer that will support your ideal client How easily can people find out about working with you What is the internal self-talk of your ideal client What are the reasons people want to work with you I would love to hear your thoughts on any of our recent podcast episodes. Click the link below to leave a short 90-second recording. (We might use these on some of our future podcast episodes so you might hear yourself on our show). Resources Get my FREE book 'It's Not About The Money' Take the Money StoryTypes® Quiz Join Catherine’s FREE Facebook Group 'The Energy of Money Experience' Catherine’s YouTube Channel Connect with Catherine on Instagram  Connect with Catherine on Facebook Leave your thoughts on our podcast episodes here Join the Booked Out Masterclass

  In this episode of It’s Not About The Money podcast (formerly the In Her Financial Shoes podcast) I delve into how you can overcome money blocks that come up when closing sales when showing up to sell your service or your products. I want to help you to overcome some of these mindset issues that can come up in the context of marketing your service, your programme or your offer. I would love to hear your thoughts on any of our recent podcast episodes. Click the link below to leave a short 90-second recording. (We might use these on some of our future podcast episodes so you might hear yourself on our show). In this episode, I cover: How to overcome mindset issues relating to marketing your offer What does the word ‘selling’ bring up for you How much are you allowing to come into your business What are the signs of having a money block How to release the money blocks   Resources: Get my FREE book 'It's Not About The Money' Take the Money StoryTypes® Quiz Join Catherine’s FREE Facebook Group 'The Energy of Money Experience' Catherine’s YouTube Channel Connect with Catherine on Instagram  Connect with Catherine on Facebook Leave your thoughts on our podcast episodes here Join the Booked Out Masterclass