Make it Real

Do you flinch at the very word - marketing? As a solopreneur do you find it an utter bore to market your business? Does it all feel a bit icky? My guest Lenka Koppova has a way to flip your marketing hate into marketing joy! Lenka calls herself - the marketing therapist! She brings a very human touch to marketing - based on tons of expertise and experience and knowledge of the way our brains work! In the episode we talk about - Fear of failure Listening to eperts more than our gut! Using our authentic self to connect with our potential clients. Doing it your way! Connecting on LinkedIn. Being creative about your approach to social media - your way! Lenka gives some very practical tips and busts a marketing myth of two. Love her expression - 'Stop shoulding all over yourself'! Connect with Lenka on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenkakoppova/ or her website: https://lenkakoppova.com/   Enjoy the episode and subscribe. Please take time to leave a review on your favourite platform to help spread the word if you find this podcast informative, motivating, enjoyable or simply 'calming'! Find out more about my communication and confidence coaching services as well as my unsquashing mission (the book, the TEDx) at trishalewis.com.

A tiny tempter! What is the mission of the Unsquashed Podcast? Who is it for - and why might it help?  What do I mean by 'Unsquashed'?    If you want to find out more about unsquashing - head to this page on my website! Stay curious and unsquashed - happy listening. All episodes are available in video form on my YouTube channel    Please subscribe and leave a review - it helps spread the love!  

How often to you check your motivation for doing what you are doing? Are you doing it for the validation of others or is it more SELF-imposed motivation? In this episode you will explore this and other 'climbing to business' transferable lessons.   Filmed on location at Parthian Climbing Southampton - the perfect motivational background! My guest is the very down to earth, natural storyteller Lewis Roberts - known as 'The Chubby Crimper' - find out why.    Follow Lewis on Instagram @chubbycrimper   My favourite quote from the conversation: "You've done something that was difficult for YOU!" (emphasis on the 'you')   A Lewis concept that I loved unwrapping: 'Disconnect from expectation'.   Enjoy the episode and subscribe.  Please take time to leave a review on your favourite platform to help spread the word if you find this podcast informative, enjoyable or just 'calming'!   Find out more about my communication and confidence coaching services as well as my unsquashing mission (the book, the TEDx) at trishalewis.com.  

Menopause affects us all and my guest Sarah Wilsher is on a mission to stop it being a taboo subject.  No more hot flush or losing the plot jokes and ridicule - this is a part of evolving and doesn't have to be embarrasing!  Sarah starts us off with a powerful example of the massive confidence crisis she experienced at work - and takes us on a positive journey with lots of practical tips.  A listen for those experiencing hormonal shifts and those who want to support them.   Menopause and more – the conversation on YouTube Sarah Wilsher tells us a little about her work. I’m a mid-life and menopause coach and I provide training into businesses to raise awareness about the menopause and the impact it can have not only on the people losing the hormones, but on those around them too.  I explain how simple but effective support mechanisms can stop knowledgeable and experienced talent from leaving the workforce. I am passionate about changing the narrative around menopause and breaking the taboo so that no one else spends years of their valuable life wondering what on earth is happening to them…just like I did. Follow Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah’s website is here. Her Facebook support group is called Caution! Menopause at Work. ***** Explore the whole 'self-squashing' topic more and find free resources at trishalewis.com/stay-unsquashed

You don't like marketing yourself - I get it.  But you need to attract clients and be visible to grow your business. A dilemma that we explore in this episode. My guest is Gus Bhandal -  a marketer with over 25 years of experience, and the founder of The M Guru - a digital marketing agency which specialises in helping business owners with LinkedIn training and strategy.  We talk about trust and the art of selling without selling - and bust some myths about being all over social media.

We will all meet confidence and joy squashers along the path of personal branding. For introverts, most routes to self-promotion feel draining and darn right dreadful!  But it doesn't need to be this way - you can be true to you and truly seen.  In this episode, Introvert Impact Coach Fifi Mason explores personal branding from the perspective of an introvert - and how to be visible to the right people without losing your identity or getting lost down a hole of 'should traps'.   Explore the whole 'self-squashing' topic more and find free resources at trishalewis.com/stay-unsquashed  

Are you looking after your wellbeing as you work? Is your career or business plan in need of a tweak or change? What are the symptoms to spot and the small step realistic actions to take if you have lost your mojo or worse you're losing sleep. Soma Ghosh is host of the 'Career Happiness' podcast and a very realistic career advisor. Her insights are holistic and invaluable.    MAKE IT REAL Thoughts, interviews, inspiration and practical tools to help you manage the self-doubt and ’should traps’ that come flying at you as you grow your business. Communication and confidence tips with the real you at the core. From messaging and marketing to meetings and motivation! Find out more and choose your platform to subscribe on - here: https://www.trishalewis.com/make-it-real-podcast/

Humans make assumptions. We think we are mind readers. We are not. We don't know what people are thinking - although we might get lucky with a guess now and then. People make assumptions about us too. How to be aware of how we come accross and stop trying to mind read. 5 mins 3 steps episode.   I refer to two resources in this episode: Tessa West - Egocentricity bias - listen to this episode of Hidden Brain Podcast https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/how-to-really-know-another-person/   My TEDx talk - 'Beware the Self Squashing Prophecy'. https://youtu.be/mJryj846NIQ   MAKE IT REAL Thoughts, interviews, inspiration and practical tools to help you manage the self-doubt and ’should traps’ that come flying at you as you grow your business. Communication and confidence tips with the real you at the core. From messaging and marketing to meetings and motivation! Find out more and choose your platform to subscribe on - here: www.trishalewis.com/podcast

What is your relationship with food? What does your inner chatter say when you look in the mirror or look at other people and tumble into self-sqaushing spirals? My guest Lori Weber is the founder of The Mindful Eating Clinic - and has a very real and holistic approach to all this self-image beating up stuff. She busts a big myth and gives a big tip or two. A very human conversation.     Lori is a Master Practitioner coach and therapist working in disordered eating and weight management.  She spent decades bingeing, starving, yo-yo dieting and overeating, so she knows what it feels like to be stuck in a relationship with food which can dominate your life.  Lori has helped many people find health and confidence through her empathetic and practical coaching, online courses, podcast and talks. www.themindfuleatingclinic.com LinkedIn The Mindful Eating Clinic (buzzsprout.com) ***** The Make it Real podcast is for those who want to grow their business without squashing their soul!  Having listened - you might want to delve further into my 'unsquashing project'  resources - www.trishalewis.com/unsquashing-project If you prefer to watch the episode - the video is on my YouTube channel  https://www.youtube.com/c/TrishaLewisTalks Connect with me if you are on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishalewistalk/    

Are you doing things out of habit, rather than making your heart sing? Are you being true to your authentic self and embracing your unique perspective or stuck in the 'should traps'.  Nothing wrong with habits and routines - but sometimes they need a shake up. Why are you doing what you're doing?     5-minutes 3 steps - on the why, what and how of breaking habits and aiming for more heart singing!   It's all part of my 'Unsquashing Project' - go to trishalewis.com/unsquashing-project/ to discover more. 

How do you stop someone rambling off topic in a meeting without sounding rude? Do you sometimes feel you have lost any control of a conversation or meeting and you are not getting your questions answered or ideas heard? Does this begin to erode your confidence? You don't have to be agressive to be assertive.  You just need some tactics in your communication toolkit. This episode gives 3 practical techniques you can use to interrupt nicely and take back control! 5 minutes - 3 Steps.  This is part of a series of shorter episodes.  The interviews will return in the Autumn and be alternated with the short format episodes.     For more on all things 'unsquashing' visit my website www.trishalewis.com - links to my book and TEDx talk and more.  

To give and receive compliments without feeling awkward takes practice. The advantages of compliments is they create connection and often trigger more conversation. It's more than a social skill. 3 Steps in 5 minutes to help you feel less self-conscious about giving and receiving compliments.   For more resources on all things communication and confidence - head to trishalewis.com. 

Stop feeling bland and start owning your unique perspective. 5 mins 3 steps. Show up and share your inisghts, questions and unique vibe and stop falling into the comparisonitis and 'should' traps.  This short and sweet episode shares 3 very practical tips - and they come from experience.   More about 'Self Squashing' and links to my book (The Mystery of the Squashed Self) and TEDx Talk (Beware the Self Squashing Prophecy) HERE: https://www.trishalewis.com/unsquashing-project/

When you hear 'communicate assertively' do you think 'communicate aggressively'?! Can making yourself heard in a room full of talkers feel awkward? Do you give up and sit back rather than offer your insights and ask your questions?  These 3 tips are perfect for introverts and reflective thinkers.  In these short summer episodes I explore a communication topic in 5 minutes with 3 steps to take.

Show more personality in your content. Be brave about sharing your unique perspective on social media in blogs and articles. Take small steps with a supportive community around you - get real with that 'fear of rejection' that holds you back - and has you 'self-squashing' rather than showing up to share your insights, achievements and questions. My guest Anna Bravington is the Co-founder of 'Those That Dare' - specialising n content strategy and written content across all digital platforms. She makes it real. Listen through to the end - the gems never stop! I ask Anna my 2 'Make it Real' questions - 'What is the biggest myth in your arena?' 'What is one practical action listeners can take right now?' You will love the answers. Sign up to get all episode links as soon as they drop! Plus genuinely useful tips on staying unsquashed as you grow your business! https://www.trishalewis.com/unsquasher-fortnightly/   If you like this - you'll like these:  TEDx Talk - 'Beware the Self Squashing prophecy https://youtu.be/mJryj846NIQ The Mystery of the Squashed Self - Buy the book! Available on Amazon or find out more on https://trishalewis.com/the-mystery-o... Make it Real Podcast - subscribe on platform of your choice or go to https://www.trishalewis.com/podcast/  

Do you want to communicate assertively? Does the word have bad associations for you? This episode will remove the negative vibes and equip you with 3 actionable steps to become a communicator who engages and influences - without being bossy and domineering!    3 things you might currently be doing without realising it - very human - and 3 ways to stop these and become more assertive in the process.

As a small business owner you have to meet people at networking or other business events.  You will have to face up to your fear of small talk.  Try these 3 tactics to completely reframe what small talk is and even enjoy it.    This is a 5 minute episode inspired by the previous episode (118).  You will no longer feel like hiding in the loo or going back to the car park when you see a room full of strangers!  You will make connections and maybe even gain clients. 

LinkedIn for Small Business. How to build relationships and make sales authentically. Louise Brogan takes you through the 4 Pillars of Profile, Network, Content and Messaging.   In the podcast you will learn: How to be authentic and professional on LinkedIn The analogy of 'meeting in a coffee queue' Due dilligence on accepting invites The unused power of messaging The balance of personal and business content. Make It Real is the refreshingly real and really useful podcast for small business owners who are keen to learn from others but deliver with their own stamp and soul.  This show, hosted by the forensic ‘unsquasher’ Trisha Lewis, will equip and inspire listeners to show up and share - with fearless joy.    Described as being like ‘sitting down for a natter and a cuppa with a pal’ - Trisha’s enthusiasm, curiosity and easy on the ears voice will pull you in - and her ability to pick fascinating guests and get the very best out of them - inspiring! There is natural humour and plenty of lightbulb moments that ping in real time.  For more information about this week’s episode, head to https://trishalewis.com/make-it-real-podcast/  

Inspired by Ep 116 where Jen Louden shone a positive light on the question 'why bother' - I give you small business owners 3 reframes when comparisonitis throws you down the 'what's the point' spiral.

Jennifer Louden is a personal growth expert and author of the bestselling ‘Why Bother’ – she is also a realist. We talk without self-help cliches about why and how you need to keep bothering – and why asking yourself ‘why bother?’ is crucial. A timely reminder to tap into your desires and ‘do’ - even when the world around you feels like a mess. As she says – ‘it’s time to get your bother on’.   In this episode we talk about: How to keep growing after a long time in business Why there are no secrets and silver bullet answers The importance of letting yourself ask ‘why bother?’ when you feel lost or bored. The 6-stages of bothering – a guide back to yourself Remembering you have a life outside of work   A thought-provoking quote From Jennifer’s book – Why Bother “Taking action is about opening yourself to caring and learning rather than rushing to certainty, success, or pleasing others.” **** Make It Real is the refreshingly real and really useful podcast for small business owners who are keen to learn from others but deliver with their own stamp and soul.  This show, hosted by the forensic ‘unsquasher’ Trisha Lewis, will equip and inspire listeners to show up and share - with fearless joy.    Described as being like ‘sitting down for a natter and a cuppa with a pal’ - Trisha’s enthusiasm, curiosity and easy on the ears voice will pull you in - and her ability to pick fascinating guests and get the very best out of them - inspiring! There is natural humour and plenty of lightbulb moments that ping in real time.  For more information about this week’s episode, head to https://trishalewis.com/podcast/