Everyone has dreams and goals they want to achieve, but what stops us from turning those dreams into reality? Often, it's procrastination and fears that hold us back from taking the necessary actions to actualise our visions. In this episode of the HerBusiness podcast, we'll explore the common obstacles that prevent us from taking action and share strategies to overcome them, empowering you to transform your dreams into reality.

1. Confusing Doing with Actualising

One of the most common pitfalls is confusing busyness with taking action. While filling our days with tasks might feel productive, it's crucial to distinguish between tasks that simply keep us busy and those that are essential for our success. When we focus on tasks that genuinely move us closer to our goals, we'll make progress and start to actualise our visions.

2. Not Starting from a Position of Clarity or Centeredness

A clear vision and a centred mindset is crucial for effective action. When we lack clarity, it's challenging to determine which steps to take towards achieving our goals. Creation comes from inspiration, not just to-do lists or plans. Take the time to find clarity and focus on your goals; the action steps will become apparent.

3. Fear

Fear can be a significant barrier to taking action. Both fear of failure and fear of success can stop us from actualising our visions. The more significant our dreams, the greater our fear, leading to procrastination as a way to avoid potential failure. To overcome fear, we need to confront it and recognise that taking risks is a natural part of achieving our goals.

Strategies for Overcoming Procrastination and Fear

We also explore practical strategies for overcoming FEAR and PROCRASTINATION.

By adopting these strategies, you'll be better equipped to take powerful action towards actualising your vision and achieving your goals. Remember, clarity leads to power, and with the right mindset and support, you can transform your dreams into reality.

Mentioned in This Episode:

-> HerBusiness Network

-> The REACH Retreat in Hawaii

-> Marketing Success Mastermind

Have you ever felt like you're constantly in "go-go-go" mode, juggling daily tasks and responsibilities?

I know I have.

It's easy for business owners like you and me to overlook the power of taking a break from our daily environment.

However, during these breaks, we often come up with our best ideas and make significant leaps in our businesses.

In this podcast episode, I will share my experience attending a retreat and its life-changing impact on me and my business.

Taking that leap of faith all those years ago was a way to ‘break the mould’ of a future being carved out FOR me and allowed me to take the reigns and create the business I wanted. One that truly reflects my own desires and my purpose.

Because we work too hard to live an ‘average’ existence and feel exhausted and trapped in our business.

If you find yourself thinking:

“I want to like my business again.”

“I want growth in business, but not at the cost of everything else in my life.”

Or, “I want to have direction.” … you’ll love hearing how other women around doing it.

… you’ll really enjoy this episode.

Listen to Hear:

-> The unexpected benefits of travel and new environments

-> How travelling to new places and immersing ourselves in different environments can provide a fresh perspective and inspire us.

-> Why surrounding ourselves with like-minded people gives us access to new points of view that we might not have considered.

-> How exposing ourselves to novel experiences can elevate our businesses and personal growth.

Plus, A Personal Story

You’ll also hear how a trip to Hawaii in 1993 changed EVERYTHING and put me on the RIGHT trajectory to create the life I have and love today.

By stepping out of my comfort zone and investing in myself 30 years ago, I could question my life's direction and create a new vision for my future. That pivotal experience taught me the value of pausing, reflecting, and reimagining what is possible.

This is the same place that I’m so proud to take women to every year for the REACH Retreat.

The Power of Reflection

Taking time to pause and reflect is essential for reconnecting with our authentic selves and noticing things that might have been overlooked in our busy lives. We can make powerful changes and step into our full potential by giving ourselves the space to examine our thoughts, feelings, and desires.

Thomas Friedman, in his book, Thank You for Being Late, writes:

"When you press the pause button on a machine, it stops. But when you press the pause button on human beings, they start. You start to reflect, you start to rethink your assumptions, you start to reimagine what is possible and, most importantly, you start to reconnect with your most deeply held beliefs."

Join Us for The REACH Retreat in Hawaii Experience

The REACH Retreat is a transformative experience designed for women entrepreneurs ready to find an exciting new business direction. Over the course of five days, you get to switch off completely and immerse yourself in an environment that fostered reflection and personal growth. By stepping back from my daily responsibilities, you gain clarity, focus, and inspiration to create a new vision for your life and business.

This is Your Chance to Invest in Yourself

Investing in experiences like the REACH Retreat is a powerful catalyst for change in your life and business. By giving yourself time and reflection, you unlocked new ideas, overcame obstacles, and set yourself on the path to success.

Join The Program People Have Called “Life-Changing,” “Transformational,” and “The Best Gift I Ever Gave Myself” 

If you're ready to change, grow, and reach your next level of potential, join us at the REACH Retreat in Hawaii.

Visit www.thereachretreat.com to apply and learn more about this transformative experience.

Mentioned in This Episode:

-> The REACH Retreat in Hawaii

-> Karina Pellicone - Plum Petal

-> Marketing Success Mastermind

An Invitation to Join Me in Hawaii for a Life-Changing, Business-Growth Experience

Hi, I'm Suzi Dafnis, CEO of HerBusiness, and I recently found myself feeling burned out and in need of an escape. As I began exploring various spa retreats in Australia, I couldn't help but think about a different kind of retreat – one that rejuvenates the body, soul, mind, and business.

That's why I invite you to join me at REACH Retreat 2023 in Hawaii!

The REACH Retreat is unlike any business program you’ve experienced before. It's designed to answer the longing in your heart for a different type of life and business – one filled with clarity, purpose, and a sense of possibility.

I first felt this sense of possibility when I attended a business school in Hawaii back in 1993. That life-changing experience led me to create several successful businesses, and now I want to help you do the same.

Who is the REACH Retreat for?

REACH Retreat is for women ready to commit to mastery in their businesses and lives. If you're sensing the potential within you but feel stuck or unsure of how to move forward, this retreat is for you. We'll provide you with the tools, guidance, and support to break through obstacles, shift your mindset, and achieve the financial rewards and personal fulfilment you deserve.

What can you expect from REACH Retreat?

-> By attending the REACH Retreat, you can expect:

-> A new surge of energy for your business

-> A sense of being supported by like-minded women

-> Increased income by tapping into your business's full potential

-> A clear plan for your business's future

-> The courage to play a bigger game

-> An opportunity to have fun and enjoy yourself

Join us at REACH Retreat 2023!

If you're a businesswoman who has been in business for a few years and knows there's more potential within you, then REACH Retreat is the next right step for you.

Together, we'll enjoy a 5-day, all-inclusive experience at a stunning luxury resort in Hawaii, focusing on breaking through to new levels of success.

Apply before midnight on Friday, 21 April, and save $1,000 ($2,000 if you become a HerBusiness Network Member). The time is now – apply today and take the first step towards achieving your business goals.

For more information, visit TheReachRetreat.com. I can't wait to hang out with you in Hawaii!

In this episode, I share why this special place in Hawaii changed the trajectory of my life 30 years ago and why, if this sounds like you, then this REACH might be a right next step for you:

-> You’ve been in business for a few years, and you’ve had some success.

-> You’re a self-starter, and you’ve worked hard, but you know you’re scratching the surface of what’s possible.

-> When you can get the time (which is rare these days), you realise there are still so many more things you want to achieve.

-> You feel a rush of excitement as you think about the potential that exists in your business. You can see it so clearly... but it often feels just beyond your reach.

Mentioned in This Episode:

-> The REACH Retreat in Hawaii

Do you ever feel like your mindset keeps you stuck and prevents you from getting the results you want in your business?

In this episode of the HerBusiness podcast, we share How To Go From a “Stuck” Mindset to a “Breakthrough” Mindset (In a Way That Feels RIGHT For You) — Even if you’re currently feeling overwhelmed or feeling like your business is a ‘discouraging’ rollercoaster.

Today you'll discover how to get unstuck and have a breakthrough in your business without feeling overwhelmed (even if you’ve been exhausting yourself, throwing out effort after effort in the past).

This podcast is for you if…

• Negative Thoughts and Self-Doubt Undermine Your Ability to Be Successful
• You QUESTION everything, even if you're doing the right things.
• You may WONDER if you should CHUCK it all in and get a "real job".
• The SELF-DOUBT can be overwhelming, and you feel like you're GASLIGHTING yourself.

IMAGINE, instead, feeling CONFIDENT and EMPOWERED in your ability to achieve SUCCESS, rather than being bogged down by a lack of CONFIDENCE.

Have you ever considered that your deeply held beliefs about success and mindset could limit your success?

In this episode, we'll explore:

-> The four ways an UNHEALTHY mindset can keep you bogged down and STOP your momentum.

-> How to DEVELOP a mindset that has you PRIORITIZING reaching out for SUPPORT in the areas of business you need help with.

-> How to attract 'BETTER' clients by SHIFTING your mindset around the types of clients you attract.

-> The MOST COMMON mindset mistakes that women make and how to OVERCOME them (without putting in more effort or hustle).

-> The mindset that makes it EASY to charge MORE for your products and services and to RAISE your prices.

-> How to KNOW when you're in a 'stuck' mindset (it can really sneak up on you).

-> And lots MORE!

Mentioned in This Episode:

-> Fiona Keary - Style Liberation

-> Chantel Gilbert - Bluegum Electrical Solutions

-> Kirsty-Lee Billett - People-Powered HR

-> Felicity Brown - Hats by Felicity

-> Anna James - Sohovian

Shandra Moran - The Transit Lounge

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