The Gutsy Boss with Becky Mollenkamp

Coach Becky Mollenkamp has been running a business since 2005, and along the way she's made plenty of mistakes. In this candid episode, she shares 10 of the biggest—and what she learned from them. Mentioned in this episode: Take the CEO mindset quiz: beckymollenkamp.com/quiz Developing a CEO Mindset Why You Need to Talk Like a Boss How to Start a Mastermind Group Imposter Syndrome Isn't a Mindset Issue Wandering Aimfully business coaching program Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast

10-09

14:29

The "Hedonic treadmill" may be why you struggle with feeling (and staying) happy. Learn what it is, why it matters, and how to manage it from coach Becky Mollenkamp.   Check out my Gutsy Guides Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast

10-02

11:50

I've been keeping a secret and now I'm spilling the beans. This news affects my business ... and means some cool new products that might help you! Mentioned in this episode: Check out the new Gutsy Guides and my other products Learn about my new CEO Coaching offer   Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast

09-25

09:40

Think your pain only "counts" if it's worse than other people's problems? In this episode, learn what comparative suffering is, why we do it, and how to stop it. Mentioned in this episode: A Word About Patriarchy Weaponized Gratitude   Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp

09-18

09:35

You've probably heard someone say, "that's a story you're telling yourself" or been told that you can "rewrite your narrative." But what does it mean and how do you actually do it? Becky shares her step-by-step process using her feminist self-coaching model. Mentioned in this episode: Get the feminist Self-Coaching Model   Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp

09-11

15:19

Think you don't have enough time? Listen to learn about Einstein Time and how a shift in your understanding of time could dramatically improve how you feel about time. Mentioned in this episode: "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks   Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp

08-28

13:09

Feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp shares how she deals with feeling overwhelmed and behind on everything. Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp

08-22

12:21

I read *a lot* of self-help and related non-fiction books (thanks largely to being part of a feminist book club that provides accountability for finishing 1-2 books per month). Today, I'm sharing 10 of my favorites and why I recommend each of them. Links to buy the books on Amazon are below: Mentioned in this episode: “The Big Leap” by Gay Hendricks “Patriarchy Stress Disorder” by Valerie Rein “All About Love” by bell hooks “Sister Outsider” by Audre Lorde “My Grandmother’s Hands” by Resma Menakem “Wisdom of Your Body” by Hillary McBride “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel Van der Kolk “The Body is Not an Apology” by Sonya Renee Taylor “Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle “You Belong” by Sebene Selassie Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp

08-14

15:14

"The Model" for self-coaching is very popular, and can also be very harmful. Learn why I think this model, based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, is unhelpful and how I've re-imagined it through an intersectional feminist lens. Mentioned in this episode: Free download: A Feminist Model for Self-Coaching   Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp

08-07

15:55

Learn about the See-Hear-Love process I use to coach my clients—and myself—through challenging situations. I walk you through it using a real example from my own life. Mentioned in this episode: Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Gutsy Creative Circle Book a call with Becky Mollenkamp 5 Ways to Feel Better Part 1 5 Ways to Feel Better Part 2   Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp

07-31

10:36

The world exalts extroversion, so how do you get ahead as an introvert? The first step is choosing a new vision for how things *should* be. Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Mentioned in this episode: Learn about CliftonStrengths (formerly StrengthsFinder) Book a CliftonStrengths coaching package

07-24

15:14

Improving your life can happen in small doses. Instead of thinking bigger, consider the small changes you can implement right now. Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp Mentioned in this episode: Mavogel sleep mask Feminist book club box Becca Murray on TikTok mindful closet on Instagram How to plan a solo hotel retreat CliftonStrengths (formerly StrengthsFinder) Myers Briggs Type Indictator 1 Second Everyday Chatbooks Zenni Glasses Zeelool Glasses Do less to be more productive

07-17

13:14

Your self-improvement journey may never end, and that's okay. Here's a sculpture analogy to help you understand why! Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp

07-10

08:30

I thought becoming "the pretty one" would make me feel worthy. Eventually, I realized only I could define my worthiness. Mentioned in this episode: Gutsy Boss Group Coaching (learn more and get on the wait list here) Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp

07-03

10:33

A listener says her biggest mindset struggle is thinking she can do more than she can and then feeling overwhelmed. My answer to this common problem? Do less. Listen to find out why that's not just giving up, but can actually help you be *more* productive. Download the free Get Sh*t Done workbook + private audio series Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp