by Kimberly Laverdure | Aug 16, 2024 | Business Strategies, Expert Business Advice, Inner Wisdom, Intuition, Sales
Burned Out and Broke
Are you feeling trapped in a relentless cycle of work, stress, and financial strain?
You’re not alone.
Many entrepreneurs find themselves caught in the entrepreneurial hamster wheel, running faster and faster but getting nowhere.
This feeling of burnout and financial instability can be overwhelming, but it’s important to remember that you’re not powerless.
There are steps you can take to escape this cycle and reclaim your life and business.
The Toll of Burnout
Burnout is more than just feeling tired.
It’s a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress.
When entrepreneurs experience burnout, it can lead to a decline in productivity, creativity, and overall job satisfaction.
Moreover, the financial implications can be severe, as burnout often correlates with decreased income and increased expenses.
Escaping the Hamster Wheel
To break free from the entrepreneurial hamster wheel, you need a multi-faceted approach. Here are some key strategies:
- Identify and address the root causes of burnout: Pinpointing the exact factors contributing to your burnout is crucial. Are you overwhelmed by workload, facing financial challenges, or lacking a sense of purpose? Once you identify the root causes, you can develop targeted solutions.
- Create a sustainable business model: Building a business that supports your lifestyle is key to preventing burnout. Analyze your current business model to identify areas where you can increase efficiency, reduce costs, or generate more revenue. Consider outsourcing or delegating tasks to free up your time and energy. This is where my 1:1 operational and business management support can help. By taking over specific tasks and streamlining your processes, I can alleviate your workload and create a more sustainable business.
- Prioritize self-care: Taking care of yourself is not a luxury but a necessity. Incorporate regular exercise, healthy eating, and sufficient sleep into your routine. Mindfulness practices like meditation or yoga can also help reduce stress and improve overall well-being.
- Build a strong support system: Surround yourself with people who understand and support your entrepreneurial journey. Connect with other entrepreneurs, mentors, or coaches who can offer guidance and encouragement. Sharing your experiences with others can help alleviate feelings of isolation and provide valuable insights.
- Set realistic goals and boundaries: Avoid overcommitting yourself and setting unrealistic expectations. Break down large goals into smaller, achievable steps. Establishing clear boundaries between work and personal life is essential for maintaining a healthy balance.
The Benefits of Breaking Free from being Burned Out and Broke
By implementing these strategies, you can not only escape the burnout cycle but also create a more fulfilling and profitable business.
Reduced stress levels lead to increased creativity and productivity, allowing you to make better decisions and seize opportunities.
A sustainable business model ensures financial stability and provides the freedom to focus on what you love.
Prioritizing self-care improves your overall well-being, enabling you to approach challenges with renewed energy and enthusiasm.
And if you’d like to connect to learn this system, reach out to me at [email protected] or schedule your complimentary Alchemy Session.
by Kimberly Laverdure | Jul 19, 2024 | Business Strategies, Expert Business Advice, Inner Wisdom, Intuition, Sales
Using the intuitive sales approach can change the way you close sales with potential clients.
Many people don’t know this about me as I don’t use my sales experience with all my clients. Usually the ones who launch programs through events- online, in-person or a hybrid of both.
But I’ve been in sales as long as I’ve been in the online space and even years before leaving the mainstream workplace.
And my number one teaching tip is that building genuine connections with clients and closing deals is both an art and a science.
While traditional sales tactics often focus on persuasion and manipulation, the intuitive sales approach takes a different approach—one rooted in authenticity, empathy, and trust.
In this article, we’ll explore how using your intuition can transform the sales process, allowing sales professionals to forge deeper connections with clients and achieve greater success.
Authenticity is the cornerstone of the intuitive sales approach.
Rather than relying on scripted pitches or aggressive tactics, intuitive sales professionals approach each interaction with sincerity and transparency.
By being genuine and true to themselves, they build trust and rapport with clients, laying the foundation for meaningful, long-lasting relationships.
Central to the intuitive sales approach is the ability to tune into the client’s needs and desires on a deeper level.
Intuitive sales professionals go beyond surface-level conversations to understand the underlying motivations and pain points driving the client’s decision-making process.
By listening attentively and empathizing with the client’s experiences, they gain valuable insights that enable them to tailor their approach and offer solutions that truly resonate.
Want to know one of my only-for-clients secret?
Just because you CAN sell anyone doesn’t mean you SHOULD.
Not all clients are a good fit and being an ethical sales person for your business is also making sure a client will only will benefit from your services but can use them in THEIR business or personal life.
Empathy is a key component of the intuitive sales approach.
Sales professionals who possess strong intuitive abilities can intuitively sense the emotions and energy of their clients, allowing them to connect on a deeper, more meaningful level.
By demonstrating empathy and understanding, they create a safe space for clients to express their concerns and aspirations, fostering trust and rapport in the process.
In the intuitive sales approach, closing deals isn’t about pressuring or manipulating clients—it’s about guiding them towards a decision that aligns with their best interests.
Intuitive sales professionals use their intuition to discern the right timing and approach for closing the deal, ensuring that the client feels empowered and confident in their decision.
By upholding integrity and honesty throughout the sales process, they build credibility and earn the client’s trust, paving the way for future collaborations.
1. Practice active listening and pay attention to both verbal and nonverbal cues to understand the client’s needs and concerns.
2. Trust your instincts and intuition when engaging with clients, allowing them to guide you towards the most effective sales approach.
3. Be genuine and authentic in your interactions with clients, building trust and rapport through sincerity and transparency.
4. Demonstrate empathy and understanding towards the client’s experiences and emotions, creating a supportive and empathetic environment.
5. Close deals with integrity and honesty, ensuring that the client feels empowered and respected throughout the process.
The intuitive sales approach offers a refreshing alternative to traditional sales tactics, focusing on authenticity, empathy, and integrity.
By using your intuition, sales professionals can build authentic connections with clients, understand their needs on a deeper level, and close deals with integrity and confidence.
So trust your instincts, listen to your clients, and watch as your sales efforts yield greater success and satisfaction than ever before.
I’d love to hear if you implemented the Intuitive Sales Approach™ and how it worked for you!
And if you’d like to connect to learn this system, reach out to me at [email protected]
by Kimberly Laverdure | Apr 14, 2024 | Expert Business Advice, Inner Wisdom, Intuition
How does leveraging intuition for business success actually work or even look like?
In business, success often hinges on making informed decisions quickly and effectively. While data-driven analysis and strategic planning are essential tools for entrepreneurs, there’s another valuable resource that often goes overlooked: intuition. In this 3rd blog of my 3 part Intuition Series, we’ll explore the power of intuition in business and how harnessing this innate ability can lead to greater success and fulfillment.
If you haven’t read Part 1: Demystifying Intuition or Part 2: Embracing Intution, click the titles to read more about this series.
The Role of Intuition in Business
Intuition, often referred to as a “gut feeling” or “inner knowing,” is a subconscious process that allows us to make decisions based on instinct and insight rather than logic alone. In the business, intuition plays a vital role in various aspects, from identifying new opportunities and foreseeing potential challenges to navigating complex situations and building authentic connections with clients and colleagues. Learning how to take a subconscious process and marry it with conscious awareness is key.
Trusting Your Inner Wisdom
One of the keys to leveraging intuition for business success is learning to trust your inner wisdom.
This means tuning into your instincts, paying attention to subtle cues and signals, and allowing yourself to act on intuitive insights even when they may not be immediately logical or rational.
By cultivating a sense of trust in your intuition, you can tap into a powerful source of guidance and direction that can help you make better decisions and achieve your goals more effectively.
Making Intuitive Decisions
Intuitive decision-making involves combining rational analysis with intuitive insights to arrive at the best possible outcome. This often means listening to your gut feelings, following your instincts, and being open to unconventional ideas and solutions. To me, this is the true meaning of thinking outside the box.
Whether it’s choosing a new business direction, hiring the right team members, or negotiating a deal, trusting your intuition can lead to more innovative and successful outcomes.
Examples of Intuitive Success
Countless successful entrepreneurs and business leaders attribute their achievements in part to their ability to trust their intuition.
From Steve Jobs, who famously relied on his intuition to guide product design decisions at Apple, to Oprah Winfrey, whose intuitive instincts have shaped her media empire, there are numerous examples of individuals who have leveraged intuition for business success.
Practical Tips for Leveraging Intuition
Here are some practical tips for you if you’re looking to leverage intuition in their business endeavors (and you should!):
- Practice Mindfulness: Cultivate mindfulness practices such as meditation and self-reflection to quiet the mind and enhance your intuition. This allows you to feel into your body. It doesn’t mean you eliminate thoughts but rather learning to focus on the first ones that happen in relation to seeking answers.
- Listen to Your Body: Pay attention to physical sensations such as tension, relaxation, a humming feeling, tingling, or “butterflies” in the stomach, as these can be indicators of intuitive insights.
- Keep a Journal: Write down your intuitive hunches, dreams, and inspirations to track patterns and gain deeper insights into your intuitive process. Don’t discount anything. The key is the learn how to listen or acknowledge the first thoughts, pictures, feelings or other hunches right away. The smallest or what might seem insignificant can be the biggest insights at times.
- Seek Feedback: Discuss your intuitive insights with trusted friends, mentors, colleagues, or advisors to gain perspective and validation.
- Take Action: Trust your intuition and take action on your insights, even if they seem unconventional or risky. Remember, intuition often leads to unexpected opportunities and breakthroughs.
In a business world that values logic, data, analysis and facts, it’s easy to overlook the power of intuition in business. However, by learning to trust your inner wisdom and leveraging intuition and intuitiveinsights, you can gain a competitive edge, make better decisions, and achieve greater success and fulfillment in your entrepreneurial journey. So, embrace your intuition, listen to your gut, and let it guide you towards your goals.
by Kimberly Laverdure | Apr 13, 2024 | Expert Business Advice, Inner Wisdom, Intuition
Let’s take our talk about intuition in business to the next phase of embracing intuition.
As I wrote in yesterday’s blog of Demystifying Intuition, it’s often associated with mysticism or the realm of psychics and fortune tellers.
However, what if I told you that intuition is not as elusive as it seems?
In fact, it’s a natural and commonplace phenomenon that we all possess, whether we realize it or not. In this 2nd blog of a 3 part series, we’ll explore the concept of intuition and how it manifests in everyday life, from the financial expert who trusts their gut on a stock pick to the business owner who receives a sudden flash of insight for their next big idea.
The Financial Expert’s Gut Feeling…
Imagine a seasoned financial expert scanning through reams of data and market trends, searching for the next lucrative investment opportunity.
Despite all the analysis and calculations, it’s often a gut feeling—a subtle yet unmistakable intuition—that guides their final decision. Perhaps they feel a sudden sense of certainty about a particular stock or investment, prompting them to take action and seize the opportunity before it’s too late.
While it may seem like a gamble to some, for the intuitive investor, it’s a calculated risk based on years of experience and finely tuned instincts.
The Business Owner’s “Eureka!” Moment…
Similarly, in the world of entrepreneurship, intuition plays a pivotal role in shaping business decisions and strategies. Picture a business owner grappling with the challenge of identifying their next breakthrough product or marketing idea.
Suddenly, like a bolt of lightning, inspiration strikes—a vivid image or concept that feels like a gift from the universe. This intuitive download is not the result of rational analysis or logical deduction but rather a deep, intuitive knowing that transcends conscious thought.
It’s as if the universe itself is whispering secrets directly into the entrepreneur’s ear, guiding them towards their next big success.
Everyday Intuitive Insights
But intuition is not limited to high-stakes investments or entrepreneurial endeavors.
In fact, it’s a constant presence in our daily lives, offering subtle nudges and whispers of guidance in moments both big and small.
Whether it’s a sudden feeling of unease that prompts us to change our route home, a gut instinct that warns us against a questionable business deal, or a fleeting intuition that leads us to connect with a long-lost friend, intuition is always there, quietly steering us towards our highest good.
Embracing Our Intuitive Wisdom
So why is it that we often dismiss or ignore our intuitive insights, chalking them up to mere coincidence or irrationality?
Perhaps it’s because we’ve been conditioned to prioritize logic and reason over intuition, relegating this innate wisdom to the realm of superstition or fantasy.
However, by embracing intuition and our intuitive natures, and learning to trust the wisdom that lies within us, we can unlock a world of limitless possibilities and potential.
Intuition is not some mystical gift bestowed upon a select few—it’s a natural and inherent aspect of the human experience. Whether we realize it or not, intuition is constantly whispering to us, offering guidance and insight in every moment of our lives.
From the financial expert who trusts their gut on a stock pick to the business owner who receives a sudden flash of inspiration for their next big idea, intuition is always there, quietly nudging us towards our highest good.
So let’s learn how embracing intuition leads to trusting in the innate guidance and wisdom that lies within us and unlocking the limitless potential of the human spirit and knowledge.Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!
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As a business owner, you might be too close to your operations to see the next best step for scaling and reclaiming your time. You might also miss inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or areas where automation and streamlining can make a huge difference.
That’s where I come in!
I help entrepreneurs streamline their operations, automate key processes, and leverage technology to grow their businesses with ease.
With my Systemize for Success™ framework and over 17 years of experience in the online business space and 17 years in corporate and small business, I’ve helped countless business owners achieve sustainable growth without the overwhelm. If you’ve been putting off launching or systemizing, now is the perfect time to take action and see the transformation in your business.
The program launches mid January 2025!
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If we haven’t met yet, I’m Kimberly Laverdure, The Virtual Life Alchemist.
As a business owner, you might be too close to your operations to see the next best step for scaling and reclaiming your time. You might also miss inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or areas where automation and streamlining can make a huge difference.
That’s where I come in!
I help entrepreneurs streamline their operations, automate key processes, and leverage technology to grow their businesses with ease.
With my Systemize for Success™ framework and over 17 years of experience in the online business space and 17 years in corporate and small business, I’ve helped countless business owners achieve sustainable growth without the overwhelm. If you’ve been putting off launching or systemizing, now is the perfect time to take action and see the transformation in your business.
The program launches mid January 2025!
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If we haven’t met yet, I’m Kimberly Laverdure, The Virtual Life Alchemist.
As a business owner, you might be too close to your operations to see the next best step for scaling and reclaiming your time. You might also miss inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or areas where automation and streamlining can make a huge difference.
That’s where I come in!
I help entrepreneurs streamline their operations, automate key processes, and leverage technology to grow their businesses with ease.
With my Systemize for Success™ framework and over 17 years of experience in the online business space and 17 years in corporate and small business, I’ve helped countless business owners achieve sustainable growth without the overwhelm. If you’ve been putting off launching or systemizing, now is the perfect time to take action and see the transformation in your business.
The program launches mid January 2025!
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by Kimberly Laverdure | Apr 12, 2024 | Expert Business Advice, Inner Wisdom, Intuition
Today, let’s talk about demystifying intuition in business. I know it’s a novel idea but I and my clients can tell you first hand how intuition plays a big role in our messaging, marketing, business decisions and so much more.
It’s time to learn to embrace inner wisdom in running and growing a business.
Intuition.
A word often shrouded in mystery and skepticism. Yet, what if I told you that intuition is not reserved for a select few, but is an innate gift that each and every one of us possesses? In this blog, we’ll explore the concept of intuition, the stigma surrounding it, and how demystifying intuition and embracing our inner wisdom can revolutionize the way we approach business and professional life.
Dispelling the Stigma
For far too long, intuition has been dismissed as whimsical or irrational, relegated to the realm of mysticism and the occult.
As a result, many people shy away from acknowledging or embracing their intuitive abilities, fearing judgment or ridicule from others.
However, the truth is that intuition is a natural and integral part of the human experience, deeply rooted in our subconscious mind and guiding us towards our highest good.
Harnessing Inner Wisdom in Business
In the logical and analytical world of business, logic and reason often reign supreme, leaving little room for intuition and gut feelings. Yet, time and time again, successful entrepreneurs and business leaders credit their intuitive insights for guiding them towards innovative solutions, lucrative opportunities, and business success.
Whether it’s a sudden hunch that leads to a game-changing decision or a subtle knowing that steers them away from a risky venture, intuition is a powerful ally in the business world.
Marriage of Magic and Professionalism
As someone who operates at the intersection of magic, inner wisdom, and business, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of embracing and demystifying intuition in professional settings.
By marrying the seemingly mystical realms of intuition and magic with the practicality and professionalism of business, I’ve been able to offer my clients a unique and holistic approach to operations management and business strategy. Whether it’s tapping into intuitive insights to streamline processes, enhance team collaboration, or develop innovative marketing strategies, intuition has become an invaluable tool in my arsenal.
Embracing Intuition in Business
It’s time to shatter the stigma surrounding intuition and embrace our innate inner wisdom in the world of business. Instead of dismissing intuitive nudges as fanciful or irrational, let’s learn to recognize them for what they truly are: valuable insights that can guide us towards greater success and fulfillment. By integrating intuition into our decision-making processes, we can unlock new levels of creativity, innovation, and prosperity in our professional lives.
Intuition is not a mystical gift reserved for a select few—it’s a natural and inherent aspect of the human experience. By embracing our inner wisdom and trusting in the guidance of intuition, we can revolutionize the way we approach business and professional life. Instead of fearing judgment or skepticism, celebrate the power of intuition as a valuable ally in our journey towards success and fulfillment. Together, let’s dispel the stigma surrounding intuition and harness its transformative potential to create a brighter and more prosperous future in business and beyond.
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If we haven’t met yet, I’m Kimberly Laverdure, The Virtual Life Alchemist.
As a business owner, you might be too close to your operations to see the next best step for scaling and reclaiming your time. You might also miss inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or areas where automation and streamlining can make a huge difference.
That’s where I come in!
I help entrepreneurs streamline their operations, automate key processes, and leverage technology to grow their businesses with ease.
With my Systemize for Success™ framework and over 17 years of experience in the online business space and 17 years in corporate and small business, I’ve helped countless business owners achieve sustainable growth without the overwhelm. If you’ve been putting off launching or systemizing, now is the perfect time to take action and see the transformation in your business.
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