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In this episode of She Is Unstoppable, host Deanna Hinsz invites Shelley Bosworth, a powerhouse business and mindset coach, to share her journey from a 25-year corporate career to building a six-figure coaching business. Shelley’s insights on resilience and mindset offer valuable lessons for women entrepreneurs looking to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
Key Insights from the Episode
[00:00:13.880] Introduction
Deanna Hinsz introduces She Is Unstoppable as the go-to podcast for women ready to thrive. She highlights the show’s focus on featuring extraordinary women leaders and entrepreneurs, sharing their stories and providing actionable tips for success.
“If you’re looking to take your professional and personal life to the next level, this is the place for you.”
[00:01:20.820] Guest Introduction
Deanna introduces Shelley Bosworth, a business and mindset coach who transforms the lives of high-achieving women. Shelley shares her background and the pivotal moments that led her to coaching.
“I got to create this incredible team, support and develop people to be the best that they could be.”
[00:02:34.430] Shelley’s Corporate Journey
Shelley recounts her 25-year corporate career, emphasizing her love for her job and team. However, personal challenges and a desire for more fulfillment led her to explore coaching.
“I worked with a coach, and I worked with a good coach… one of my answers was, hmm, this is intriguing. How does this work then?”
[00:07:04.740] Finding the Right Coach
Shelley discusses the importance of finding a coach that fits your personality and goals. She emphasizes that not all coaches are the right fit for everyone.
“It’s about us finding the person that’s the right fit for us and the right person to help us get to where we’re trying to get to.”
[00:08:17.990] Understanding Mindset
Shelley explains mindset as the setting of your mind, shaped by life experiences and beliefs. She highlights the potential to shift and change one’s mindset to overcome limitations.
“Your mindset is the accumulation of all your years and everything you have learned about yourself and the world around you.”
[00:10:27.210] Imposter Syndrome
Deanna and Shelley discuss imposter syndrome, the feeling of being a fraud despite evident success. Shelley offers insights on recognizing and challenging these thoughts.
“Imposter syndrome is a feeling, not a thing. And we are in control of our feelings.”
[00:12:01.900] Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Shelley shares her three-step approach to dealing with imposter syndrome: catch it, challenge it, and change it. This involves recognizing negative thoughts, challenging their validity, and reframing them.
“Catch it, challenge it, and then change it.”
[00:15:07.850] Common Barriers for Women
Shelley identifies self-doubt as a common barrier among women in business. She emphasizes the need to manage self-doubt and comparison exacerbated by social media.
“We are in control of that decision. And so make the decision to protect yourself if that’s what you need to do.”
[00:19:49.620] Maintaining Positivity and Resilience
Shelley shares her routine for staying positive, starting each day with gratitude. She discusses the importance of acknowledging tough days while maintaining a resilient mindset.
“Gratitude is about right here, right now, the only thing that truly matters.”
[00:23:05.660] Balancing Personal and Professional Goals
Shelley talks about finding harmony between personal and professional goals, emphasizing the importance of staying aligned with one’s values and checking in regularly.
“It’s about taking responsibility for oneself.”
[00:27:36.500] Advice for Overwhelmed Women in Business
Shelley advises women feeling stuck or overwhelmed to reflect on their achievements and capabilities, using this awareness to take the next step forward.
“Just show yourself what you’re capable of, and you’ll be able to take the next step forward.”
Final Thoughts
Shelley Bosworth’s journey and insights highlight the importance of mindset and resilience in achieving success. Her practical advice and strategies offer valuable tools for women entrepreneurs.
For more insights and to access Shelley’s resource, “Five Steps to Unlock What’s Holding You Back,” visit the podcast notes or watch the episode on YouTube. Connect with Shelley on Instagram for more tips and inspiration.
Stay connected with us on Instagram at @deannahinsz and @wearesheiscollective. Remember to subscribe, leave a review, and join us next week for more empowering stories and strategies. Keep striving, and stay unstoppable!
5 Steps to Unlock What’s Holding You Back
Shelley is a straight talking action driven Business Mindset Coach helping women in business get out of their heads and out of their own way to achieve their goals both personally and professionally.
With a 25 year corporate career behind her she understands the reality of life, her own story is indeed a rollercoaster but her mindset has been the key to resiliently bouncing back, keeping going, building a 6 figure business in her 40’s and achieving goals she only dreamed of in her younger years
Shelley is passionate about helping others understand the power of their mindset and has helped hundreds of ambitious women take action rather than simply wishing, hoping and berating themselves for not moving forward.
