Coaching Journals Part 5

208 - What is stopping you from reaching your goals? What are your thoughts behind "I can't"? You know, those thoughts that can paralyze you into inaction -- not only in your pet photography business but also in your life. Both Monica Adalsteinsson of Pup + Me Photo and Christi Baker of Christi Baker Photography get challenged by their thoughts, and each has different fears and anxiety behind those thoughts. Monica and Christi are back for this week's episode of the Hair of the Dog podcast, The Coaching Journals, Part 5. Monica and Christi are sharing their Elevate journey with business and mindset coach extraordinaire Heather Lahtinen. This month, Heather walks them through planning for their pet photography businesses and how it can bring consistency and stability to their businesses and their lives. Monica finds herself limited by the fear of returning to Corporate America (ugh!) while Christi struggles with maintaining an excellent customer experience while taking maternity leave. What to listen for6:13 Monica's anxious thoughts about not hitting her August goals9:56 The clarity she found by creating a 12-month marketing calendar17:13 How more intentional thoughts can wipe away fear and anxiety27:52 Christi's motivation to keep tweaking her customer experience30:35 Her move to a hybrid IPS process with online galleries38:01 How to reframe "tweaking" as "experimenting" The thoughts you're having that are limiting you, that are leading to stress and anxiety … can you plan your way out of them? You bet you can! You know what else happens when you plan? You open time and space in your life to be more creative and inspired, and nothing about that sounds wrong.Connect with HeatherFlourish AcademyFlourish Academy on IGFlourish Academy on FBConnect with  ChristiChristi Baker PhotographyChristi Baker Photography on IGConnect with MonicaPup + Me PhotoPup + Me Photo on IGJOIN THE PARTY: Connect with us on Instagram Explore valuable pet photography resources here Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers. Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that. Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.