The Essential Shift Podcast

We talk intuition a lot - but what about the stories?  The people who have used intuition to create or grow their business.  Meet Aliesha. She is sharing with us on episode 131 of The Essential Shift podcast how she intuitively created her business that is truly innovative.  She shares her journey of creating her sustainable and eco-friendly business and how she tested her product for 18 months to ensure it worked.  If you LOVED the episode, make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift and @mahaloecoblinds.  ✨ Want to connect and build your business with a support network? JOIN THE CIRCLE✨ KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS  How intuition was used to create a truly innovative business  What happens when you use your intuition  A story that will leave you inspired  SHOW RESOURCES  FOLLOW Aliesha’s brand on INSTAGRAM - HERE  CHECK out Mahalo Eco Blinds - HERE  Want to connect and build your business with a support network? - HERE FOLLOW me on INSTAGRAM - HERE Find out more about how to WORK WITH ME - HERE If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.   ABOUT THE GUEST Leash is the visionary founder behind Mahalo Eco Blinds, a company dedicated to providing families with eco-friendly, non-toxic blackout blinds designed to ensure a healthier, more restful environment.  Before becoming a mother, Leash worked as a naturopath, gaining valuable insights into environmental toxins. This knowledge became instrumental in shaping her business when, during a profound moment of meditation, the idea for using industrially compostable materials was intuitively revealed to her.  With Mahalo Eco Blinds, Leash has woven her understanding of health and wellness into a product that supports better sleep while aligning with her commitment to sustainability and planetary well-being.  Through her innovative approach, she continues to inspire, showing how business can be a force for good, guided by intuition and a deep sense of purpose. Bless it be.  With love, Laetitia!

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a launch? Especially the launch of a business coach?  That is exactly what this week’s podcast episode will take you through. Behind the launch and how I embody my approach of intuitive selling to welcome 20 people to my latest course, “Intuitive Selling”. Leave this episode with a new outlook on selling and how you can start to implement some new strategies in your own launches.   If you LOVED the episode, make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.  ✨ Want to learn how to sell in a way that aligns to you? WATCH MY FREE WORKSHOP✨ KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS  What is intuitive selling  How to sell with intuition  Tools and strategies to start selling in an aligned way  Behind the scenes of the latest launch of a business coach  SHOW RESOURCES  Watch the FREE workshop to learn more about intuitive selling (on-demand access) - HERE FOLLOW me on INSTAGRAM - HERE LEARN more about the moon and the energy, download my FREE Moon Calendar - HERE Find out more about how to WORK WITH ME - HERE If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.   Bless it be.  With love, Laetitia! 

I am not creative.  Have you ever said that about yourself?  I have heard it many times from clients I have worked with. But we are all creative. We all have it in us to create something magical.  You created your own business after all.  So let’s shift the narrative and learn how creative flow is something we have access to at all times, it just might look different depending on the cycle of nature.  This episode is set to inspire you and teach you something you may never have thought about before.  If you LOVED the episode, make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift and @theembodiedapproach.    ✨ Want to connect and build your business with a support network? JOIN THE CIRCLE✨ KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS  What is creative flow?  What is the cycle of creativity?  How you can harness your own creative power  How you can harness the moon cycle to make you more creative in your business  SHOW RESOURCES  FOLLOW JO on INSTAGRAM - HERE  CHECK out Jo’s WEBSITE - HERE  READ more about the cycle of creativity - HERE  DOWNLOAD Jo’s FREE playbook - HERE  Want to connect and build your business with a support network? - HERE FOLLOW me on INSTAGRAM - HERE Find out more about how to WORK WITH ME - HERE If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.   ABOUT THE GUEST Joanne Makas is a beacon for creative souls seeking to step into their fullest creative potential. With a rich tapestry of roles as an artist, intuitive energy healer, feminine embodiment coach, creativity mentor, and sound healing facilitator, her life’s work is dedicated to nurturing the creative spark within heart-led visionary women. Joanne’s passion lies in guiding you to connect deeply with your creative power. Through her unique blend of energetic embodiment practices and creative mentoring, she weaves together a curated collection of methodologies, drawing from the arts, the healing resonance of sound, self-care rituals, elemental alchemy, and the mystical cycles of the moon. This rich mosaic is designed to awaken your creative energy and tap into your innate wisdom, inspiring you to cultivate a consistent creative flow. Bless it be.  With love, Laetitia! 

Because someone needs to… it is time to expose it.  That is...The damage of aggressive “bro-marketing” tactics and sharing the myths that surround selling for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Because as I have said a few times in the last few weeks, as part of this campaign… Intuitive Selling is IN - Because Bro-Marketing and Icky Sales are OUT!  Now - let’s go through the last four (did you hear the first four?) pervasive sales myths that are actively holding businesses back.  Not only will I tell you the myths, but I will also share ways you can bring more intuitive selling into your business that will help you sell with more flow (and I can promise you will learn to love selling).  If you LOVED the episode, make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.  ✨ Want to learn how to sell in a way that aligns to you? JOIN THE INTUITIVE SELLING PROGRAM✨ KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS  The next 4 myths about selling you must know  How to love selling in your business  How to sell with intuition  Frameworks to help you sell with ease and flow  SHOW RESOURCES  Join our FREE workshop to learn more about intuitive selling - HERE Want to learn to LOVE selling? Join our program, starting April 29 - HERE FOLLOW me on INSTAGRAM - HERE LEARN more about the moon and the energy, download my FREE Moon Calendar - HERE Find out more about how to WORK WITH ME - HERE If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.   Bless it be.  With love, Laetitia! 

I am doing it…  Exposing the damaging impact of aggressive “bro-marketing” tactics and sharing the myths that surround selling.  Because as I have said a few times in the last few weeks… Intuitive Selling is IN - Because Bro-Marketing and Icky Sales are OUT!  Now - let’s go through four (out of eight) pervasive sales myths that are actively holding businesses back.  Not only will I tell you the myths, but I will also share ways you can bring more intuitive selling into your business that will help you sell with more flow (and I can promise you will learn to love selling).  If you LOVED the episode, make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.  ✨ Want to learn how to sell in a way that aligns to you? JOIN THE INTUITIVE SELLING PROGRAM✨ KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS  The 4 myths about selling you must know  How to love selling in your business  How to sell with intuition  Frameworks to help you sell with ease and flow  SHOW RESOURCES  Join our FREE workshop to learn more about intuitive selling - HERE Want to learn to LOVE selling? Join our program, starting April 29 - HERE FOLLOW me on INSTAGRAM - HERE LEARN more about the moon and the energy, download my FREE Moon Calendar - HERE Find out more about how to WORK WITH ME - HERE If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.   Bless it be.  With love, Laetitia! 

This is for those who struggle to sell in business because they don’t like all the “hustle” and “pressure selling” that we have been told we have to do to make money…  Intuitive Selling IN - Because Bro-Marketing and Yucky Sales OUT!  This episode of The Essential Shift Podcast will give you a deeper understanding of what constitutes "bro marketing" and "yucky" sales techniques.  Then, you'll discover the empowering principles of intuitive selling – an approach rooted in empathy, active listening, and authentic value creation.  If you LOVED the episode, make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.  ✨ Want to learn how to sell in a way that aligns to you? JOIN THE INTUITIVE SELLING PROGRAM✨ KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS  What is "bro marketing" and "yucky" sales tactics? The hidden costs of aggressive sales cultures The most sustainable way of selling  How you can sell more intuitively  SHOW RESOURCES  Learn more about how you can be more of an intuitive seller in your business - HERE FOLLOW me on INSTAGRAM - HERE LEARN more about the moon and the energy, download my FREE Moon Calendar - HERE Find out more about how to WORK WITH ME - HERE If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.   Bless it be.  With love, Laetitia! 

Ever felt a little... Different?  Sounds a bit interesting to say, but you aren’t alone with this.  If you love listening to inspiring stories of entrepreneurship, get your headphones out because  episode 125 of The Essential Shift Podcast is the one.  You will hear from Kate Toon, her insights into digital marketing and how she navigates being a mum, a business owner and all the things that make her unique.  This conversation will leave you feeling ready to leave your impact on the world.  If you LOVED the episode, make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift and @katetoon   ✨ Want to connect and build your business with a support network? JOIN THE CIRCLE✨ KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS  How to embrace change and authenticity  Different phases of life  What to do when your priorities and values shift  Challenging societal norms  The importance of legacy and impact  SHOW RESOURCES  FOLLOW KATE on INSTAGRAM - HERE  CHECK out Kate’s BOOK - HERE Want to connect and build your business with a support network? - HERE FOLLOW me on INSTAGRAM - HERE Find out more about how to WORK WITH ME - HERE If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.   ABOUT THE GUEST Kate Toon is an award-winning entrepreneur and parent to one human and one fur baby. From her humble backyard shed on the Central Coast of NSW she masterminds an ambitious business universe, helping thousands of other humans to build their own version of success through digital marketing and business know-how. Kate is a renowned speaker, mentor, educator and podcaster. She’s been named Australia’s Most Influential Small Business Woman (2022), one of Australia’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders (2022), and Businesswoman of the Year and Training & Education Provider of the Year at the national My Business Awards (2020). She’s also the founder of CopyCon and The Digital Marketing Collective Conference, and a resident expert on Kochie’s Business Builders. In her spare time, Kate is often found taking Gym selfies and rollerskating, much to the embarrassment of her teenage son.  Bless it be.  With love, Laetitia! 

I have a serious question to ask you…  How much do you prioritise rest?  Seriously… when do you make time in your business to rest, reflect and digest?  Rest is a big part of my life (and business) so I want to share with you what rest looks like and how it just might be what is missing from your business.  I will be giving you a behind the scenes look into the rest I take to help me grow my business and support my clients in the process.  If you LOVED the episode, make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.  ✨ Want to connect and build your business with a support network? JOIN THE CIRCLE✨ KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS  What rest actually means  The 7 types of rest and how you can benefit from them (as well as your business) The cost of not resting  The “success” of rest  How you can bring more rest into your business  SHOW RESOURCES  JOIN the Circle and experience the benefits of strategy and energetics in business - HERE FOLLOW me on INSTAGRAM - HERE LEARN more about the moon and the energy, download my FREE Moon Calendar - HERE Find out more about how to WORK WITH ME - HERE If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.   Bless it be.  With love, Laetitia! 

123: How do you build an authentic community? with Nikki Ellis  Be authentic. Build community.  That is something you hear a lot when building any business these days.  But what does that look like? How do you take action?  Episode 123 of The Essential Shift Podcast welcomes Nikki Ellis, entrepreneur and PT, to share her journey of embracing authenticity and how community plays a huge role in the growth of her business.   We also explore the balance between maintaining a personal brand, this episode is a beautiful combination of resilience, community, and the transformative power of tuning into one’s authentic self. If you LOVED the episode, make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift and @cinchtraining  ✨ Want to connect and build your business with a support network? JOIN THE CIRCLE✨ KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS  How to build an authentic community  Looking after yourself as an entrepreneur Tips to build your personal brand  Insights into the fitness industry SHOW RESOURCES  FOLLOW NIKKI on INSTAGRAM - HERE  CHECK out NIKKI’s Website - HERE JOIN us in The Circle (try 1 month for $29 AUD) - HERE FOLLOW me on INSTAGRAM - HERE Find out more about how to WORK WITH ME - HERE If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.   ABOUT THE GUEST Nikki Ellis B.App.Sc (Ex.Sc) Nikki has been a personal trainer for over thirty years. For seventeen of those she worked as a sessional academic in the College of Exercise and Sports Science at Victoria University in Melbourne, teaching Resistance Training.  Nikki is passionate about getting women to fall in love with the power of weight training. She has been an entrepreneur her entire working life, running Cinch in Melbourne’s North East, a multi award winning  boutique training studio as well as a global brand training women all over the World. Nikki is passionate about women being physically and mentally strong, embracing their tribe, and finding their fierce Bless it be.  With love, Laetitia!

I got this question in my Circle community.  “How to pivot, grow, close or expand in business”.  What an interesting question - it needed a podcast episode.  So we are going to explore the recent insights, the economic challenges and opportunities facing businesses today.  I will be sharing a story of transformation and resilience as a business owner, a conscious entrepreneur, much like the lotus flower, which blossoms so beautifully above the water, despite its roots being in the mud below.  It's a powerful reminder that even in challenging conditions, there can be growth and beauty.  I will explore the dynamics of pivoting, growing, closing, and expanding in business, and when do we know it is the “right time”, all underpinned by the pillars of community support, mentorship, a growth mindset, and innovation. ✨ Want to connect and build your business with a support network? JOIN THE CIRCLE✨ KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS  How to pivot in business  How to grow and expand in business How to embrace business opportunities Case studies of women in business who have done all of this  What you can do to get help  SHOW RESOURCES  JOIN us in The Circle (try 1 month for $29 AUD) - HERE FOLLOW me on INSTAGRAM - HERE LEARN more about the moon and the energy, download my FREE Moon Calendar - HERE JOIN us in the next Retreat in March 2024 - HERE  Find out more about how to WORK WITH ME - HERE If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.   Bless it be.  With love, Laetitia! 

Have you ever seen a piece of content and thought “that is so well done, I wish I could think of those ideas”...  You are about to get an insight behind these creative and fun marketing ideas! This week on The Essential Shift Podcast I am joined by Founder of Girls Get Off, Viv Conway.  If you have ever wondered how to market without needing ads, or how to be innovative and fun with your organic marketing, this is the episode for all small business owners and entrepreneurs!  If you LOVED the episode, make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift and @vivconway_ from @girlsgetoff ✨ Want to connect and build your business with a support network? JOIN THE CIRCLE✨ KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS  How Viv started Girls Get Off and the powerful message behind it  How to create marketing campaigns when you can’t use FB ads  How to create entertaining marketing  The landscape of influencer marketing  How to use intuition in business  SHOW RESOURCES  FOLLOW Viv on INSTAGRAM - HERE  CHECK out Girls Get Off - HERE  JOIN us in The Circle (try 1 month for $29 AUD) - HERE FOLLOW me on INSTAGRAM - HERE Find out more about how to WORK WITH ME - HERE If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.   ABOUT THE GUEST Viv Conway is Co-Founder of 7-figure women’s sexual wellness brand, Girls Get Off.  No stranger to the world of business, Viv previously built and sold an activewear brand and a social media agency. Girls Get Off is on a mission to empower women in all things pleasurable, removing the stigma or taboo that comes with talking about (and making the most of!) getting off. Viv believes that shame needs to be taken out of female masturbation (like, who the heck made it feel shameful to admit to anyway?) and that there’s no greater awakening than getting to know yourself inside and out. Bless it be.  With love, Laetitia! 

Have you been looking for a new way to “do” business?  Do you dream of a business that is designed for you and not someone else? One that works with your own unique energy?  Are you ready to be The Conscious Entrepreneur? Let me share with you how astrology can help you and your business.  Let me show you a place where you have a unique blend of intuitive growth, grounded spiritual practices and cutting-edge business strategies that will propel you on a remarkable journey of self-discovery, both personally and professionally.  If you LOVED the episode, make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.    ✨ Want to connect and build your business with a support network? JOIN THE CIRCLE✨ KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS  Astrology 101 and how it relates to entrepreneurship How to embrace astrology in business  Why astrology is something to consider in business  A brief overview of each sign (focusing on sun sign traits) SHOW RESOURCES  Want to build a business with your own unique energy…JOIN The Circle (try for $29) - HERE LEARN more about the moon and the energy, download my FREE Moon Calendar - HERE GET your copy of LIGHT IT - HERE FOLLOW me on INSTAGRAM - HERE If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.   Bless it be.  With love, Laetitia! 

You are probably often told - be your authentic self… But what does that mean? Because this has a different meaning for everyone.  Well - this week on The Essential Shift Podcast we are treated with a real journey to authenticity with Authenticity Coach - Kat John!  You will learn more about ‘authentic self’ and how to join the ‘ZEROFKS Movement’. This episode is full of inspiring moments and you will finish the episode ready to be true to you!  If you LOVED the episode, make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift and @kat.john!  ✨ JOIN US FOR RETREAT IN 2024, LEARN MORE HERE ✨ KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS  Kat’s health journey and self-discovery story (very inspiring)  What is the No F*cks Movement and how it can help you  How to be your authentic self  Importance of consistency and resilience in building a successful business How intuition plays a role in business  SHOW RESOURCES  FOLLOW Kat on Instagram - HERE LISTEN to the REAL, RAW, RELATABLE Podcast - HERE Check out Kat’s website - HERE  JOIN us in the next Retreat in March 2024 - HERE  FOLLOW me on INSTAGRAM - HERE Find out more about how to WORK WITH ME - HERE If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.   ABOUT THE GUEST Kat John is an Authenticity Coach, Keynote Speaker, soon to be author, podcast host and creator of the ZEROFKS movement. For eight years she’s been working with people to help them powerfully manage the thoughts in their head, so they can remember the truth of who they really are and live a life that is true and genuine to them. After overcoming life-altering experiences from childhood sexual abuse, bulimia, addiction, mental health struggle, chronic pain and brain surgery, Kat is an example of hope, showing others that there is life beyond our pain. You can find her over at www.katjohn.com.au, instagram at @kat.john and get stuck into her podcast ‘Kat John is REAL, RAW, RELATABLE’ on Apple iTunes, Amazon and Spotify. Bless it be.  With love, Laetitia! 

Have you ever found yourself cleaning your house or doing laundry when you should be tackling a big task in your business?  This is called procrastination and from conversations I am having, it seems to be a big issue with entrepreneurs at the moment.  No worries, if you are finding yourself procrastinating a bit too much, listen to this episode of The Essential Shift Podcast and then you will have the motivation to take action.  We will be sharing actionable insights, personal anecdotes, and solid data points aimed at empowering you, the entrepreneurial spirit, to take back control of your time. If you LOVED the episode, make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift!  ✨ JOIN US FOR RETREAT IN 2024, LEARN MORE HERE ✨ KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS  What is procrastination and what does it mean?  How to overcome procrastination  Core tips and strategies to stop procrastinating  How I overcome procrastination SHOW RESOURCES  WANT to get more clear on your business so you don’t procrastinate anymore? Join The Flow Business Accelerator, we have kicked off but you can still join us - HERE  JOIN us for The Business Birthing Retreat in March 2024 - HERE JOIN The Circle - HERE GET your copy of LIGHT IT - HERE FOLLOW me on INSTAGRAM - HERE If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.   Bless it be.  With love, Laetitia! 

Diversity and inclusion may be something you heard in any corporate or other job role… But what about a small business owner, as an entrepreneur?  Is your business set up for inclusivity and diversity? Join me with my mentor, Louise O'Reilly, a force of nature in the realm of inclusion, diversity, equity, and allyship.  We explore the power of inclusion, the beauty of diversity, and the path to a more equitable world.  If you LOVED the episode, make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift and @louise.oreilly.shieldandconch!  ✨ JOIN US FOR RETREAT IN 2024, LEARN MORE HERE ✨ KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS  How to be more inclusive in your business  How to embrace diversity in your business  What you should know about diversity and inclusion  SHOW RESOURCES  FOLLOW Louise on Instagram - HERE FOLLOW Louise on TikTok - HERE Check out the Inclusion Creators Collective - HERE  JOIN us in the next Retreat in March 2024 - HERE  FOLLOW me on INSTAGRAM - HERE Find out more about how to WORK WITH ME - HERE If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.   ABOUT THE GUEST The oppressive status-quo is something Louise refuses to swallow. Louise comes with her unique self-expression, heart-centred rebelliousness and clarity around her vision of an all-inclusive world. Louise is a proud Warrwa-Noongar woman and an inclusion, equity and diversity coach and course-creator for heart-centered and socially-conscious entrepreneurs. She offers the Inclusion Creators Collective membership, which is filled with monthly online courses, live trainings,  coaching,  mentoring and more. Louise also offers limited 1:1 coaching services. Her dream is to stimulate the co-creation of a more inclusive world. She is driven by her children, cheered on by her husband and inspired by the calling from within. LouiseOReilly.com.au is where you’ll find her. Outside of business, Louise was a freelance writer for Amnesty International Australia; a radio host on Noongar Radio; a Miss NAIDOC Perth finalist; and is currently part of an Aboriginal-led, 10-year visionary reconciliation project (a first for Australia), in Boorloo (Perth). Bless it be.  With love, Laetitia!