The Perfectionism Project

PGSDer Megan Chambers is such a great example of everything I talked about in my 5-Part Personal Development Series. So I wanted to have her on the podcast to share her experience with you!  In this episode, Megan shares how shifting her perfectionist beliefs allowed her to create an influx of new clients without having to change her marketing strategy or working longer hours.  We talk about how Megan knew that perfectionism was stopping her business from growing and what that looked like for her (hello procrasti-learning). And we chat about Megan's experience inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) and how the program supported her to get to the next level in her business while also working a full-time job.  If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.  JOIN PGSD TODAY: The doors to PGSD are now officially open. Join us today by signing up at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is closing strictly at 11:59pm EST on Friday, 6 February.  Featured In The Episode: Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

This is Part 5 of my 5-Part podcast series for perfectionist entrepreneurs. It's all about why personal development is the secret to building your business and my simple personal development process that works for perfectionists who are building businesses. In this episode, I'm sharing the 3 simple personal development tools that bring together everything that I've taught you in this series. These personal development tools get your perfectionist mindset working for you, instead of against you, in an incredibly simple weekly practice. Tune in to discover what the tools are, why they work and how my clients and I use them to build successful and fulfilling businesses. If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.  And if you want to dive deep into this work with me as your coach and alongside a community of like-minded perfectionist entrepreneurs, you want to join us inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) this week. Doors are now open for one week only with enrollment closing at 11:59pm EST on Friday, 6 February. Join us today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Featured In The Episode: Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject The doors to PGSD are now open for one week only. Join us today by signing up at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

This is Part 4 of my 5-Part podcast series for perfectionist entrepreneurs. It's all about why personal development is the secret to building your business and my simple personal development process that works for perfectionists who are building businesses. I wouldn't have a successful business if I hadn't figured out how to make great business decisions even when I was scared of getting it wrong. I used to umm and ahh, procrasti-research, procrasti-learn and second guess myself. I wanted to get every decision right because I didn't want to embarrass myself, I didn't want to waste precious time and money and I didn't want to publicly put myself out there if I was only going to change my mind one week later. In today's episode, I'm sharing the simple personal development work that my clients and I have done to make great business decisions even when you're scared you'll get it wrong. And the answer isn't just to make an 'imperfect' decision. That doesn't work for perfectionists! So instead, I'm sharing a simple and practical approach that does - as well as some personal stories that I know you'll be able to relate to. Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject The doors to PGSD are opening on 30 January 2026 for one week only. Get ready to join us by signing up for the waitlist at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

This is Part 3 of my 5-Part podcast series for perfectionist entrepreneurs. It's all about why personal development is the secret to building your business and my simple personal development process that works for perfectionists who are building businesses. I wouldn't have a successful business if I hadn't figured out how to believe in myself when there was literally no proof that I could achieve my goals. I was quiet, I was shy, I was scared of putting myself out there and no one expected me to leave the corporate path I had started down. I'd been successful in my studies but there was no evidence that I'd ever be able to make a full-time income from my business - and yet I've been doing that for 6 years now. In today's episode, I'm sharing the simple personal development work that my clients and I have done to believe in yourself even when you're scared of failing. And the answer isn't to out-work your self-doubt. That doesn't work for perfectionists! So instead, I'm sharing a simple and practical approach that does - as well as some personal stories that I know you'll be able to relate to. Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject The doors to PGSD are opening on 30 January 2026 for one week only. Get ready to join us by signing up for the waitlist at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

This is Part 2 of my 5-Part podcast series for perfectionist entrepreneurs. It's all about why personal development is the secret to building your business and my simple personal development process that works for perfectionists who are building businesses. I wouldn't have a successful business if I hadn't figured out how to put myself out there even when I was terrified of getting laughed at. I was never the person who didn't care what others thought about me. I cared deeply. So much so that it made me get in my own way and struggle to market my business (or even offer anything for sale). In today's episode, I'm sharing the simple personal development work that my clients and I have done to feel safe to put yourself out there - even when your friends, family and colleagues can see your social media account. And the answer isn't to stop caring what other people think. That doesn't work for perfectionists! So instead, I'm sharing a simple and practical approach that does - as well as some personal stories that I know you'll be able to relate to. If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.  Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject The doors to PGSD are opening on 30 January 2026 for one week only. Get ready to join us by signing up for the waitlist at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

This is Part 1 of my 5-Part podcast series for perfectionist entrepreneurs. It's all about why personal development is the secret to building your business and my simple personal development process that works for perfectionists who are building businesses. In this episode, we're starting with the fundamentals so you can clear up any confusion you've had about why your business isn't growing (even though you're always thinking about it). I'm sharing why business brings up perfectionism and what that looks like, how to think about entrepreneurship so you can stop feeling disheartened unnecessarily and how my clients and I use personal development to build successful and fulfilling businesses. If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.  Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

In this behind the scenes episode, I'm sharing what went on in my business in 2025 and what my Growth Goal is for 2026.  2025 was a really challenging year for me in my business! In this episode, I'm sharing why it was so hard and the personal development work I've been doing to get on track for my 2026 goal. There are so many lessons that came from 2025 that I'm now applying to 2026 and I can't wait for you to hear them. If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.  Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

As an entrepreneur, you are creating something that didn't exist before. Which means you're creative - whether you want to admit it or not. So what should your creative process look like? And what if it doesn't look like everyone else's? That's what I'm talking about in today's episode. In this episode, I'm sharing what I've learned about creativity from more than 10 years in business and how I've leaned into my Connected Creative Process to create my best work. I share the specifics of my Connected Creating Process and what's happened when I haven't let myself follow what naturally works for me. I also chat about why I've stopped trying to have a neat and tidy creative process and why you don't need one either.  If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.  Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

If you want to achieve things in your business that you've never achieved before, you want to listen to this episode. Tune in to hear me talk about what a Trajectory Mismatch is, how it can stop you from achieving your goals if it's too big (or too small) and how to get on track to your goals - especially if you've been feeling behind. If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.  Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

This year I didn't get the 'fresh start' to the year that I'd hoped for. In case you didn't either, I'm sharing a concept called New Year Delay and how to overcome a bad start to the new year. Whether your New Year Delay lasts a week, a month or a whole quarter - this episode will stop you feeling shit about it and will teach you what to focus on (and how to think) so that you can end up exactly where you want to be regardless of the way the year started. If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.  Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

If you have a limited amount of time each week to work on your business, what's the most productive thing to do with your time? And how do you avoid feeling so much pressure to pick the right thing that it shuts you down completely? That's what I'm talking about in today's episode. I work a limited business time each week and so do the majority of my clients. When this is the case, task selection is more important than ever. But it's got to be done in a way that doesn't make you freeze or have you jumping frantically from one task to the next.  Tune in to hear how my clients and I think about this so we can make the most of the limited time that we have. If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.  Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

When I started my business, what I craved more than anything was the freedom to be the real me, the freedom to express myself and the freedom to grow. In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on freedom as an entrepreneur as well as what business looks like now as a mum of 4 kids under 5, making a full-time income on part-time hours and feeling safe to show up as myself in every part of my work. I talk about leaving my accounting job with no proof things would work, the self-belief that kept me going and the kind of courage it takes to back yourself before you have results. If you've ever felt the pull to have a business where you can be the real you, this episode will help you reconnect with what you're really building for. If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.  Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject  

In this episode I'm sharing a lesson that I had to learn the hard way. If you've got a big life change coming up - whether it's having a child (or two), moving across the country, starting a new job or something else - you want to have coaching at the same time. Even if you're 'not working on your business'. If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.  Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

If your partner doesn't fully believe in your business yet, or keeps suggesting it's time to "get a job", this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm sharing what it looks like to hold space for your partner's discomfort without losing belief in yourself or your business. You'll learn how to stay grounded, stop trying to prove yourself and keep moving forward even when they can't yet see your vision. If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.  Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

You might have heard the saying "what got you here WON'T get you there" when it comes to growing your business. But this saying, when interpreted by a perfectionist brain, will likely have you doing things that don't help your business grow. I know because that's what happened to me. Today I'm sharing why what got you here *will* get you to where you want to go. And why that doesn't mean sacrificing learning, growth or being able to make changes. I'm also sharing an important story from my business journey that will be incredibly helpful to hear, especially as you go into planning and goal-setting for 2026. If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.  Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Before you set your goals for the coming year, you want to do an Annual Mindset Forecast. Doing a Mindset Forecast for the year will ensure that you're in a mindset that will have you set the right goal for your business and actually achieve it without burning out or doing anything you don't want to do. Tune in to learn what the Mindset Forecast is, why it matters and how to do it. Regardless of your plans for next year, you want to know about the Mindset Forecast before the year begins.  You're invited to join us inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done for our annual review and 2026 planning calls that are happening this coming week. The two calls are happening at 6pm EST on Monday 15 December and Wednesday 17 December with replays available. You'll then get to be supported inside PGSD long-term, with lifetime access to the tools and coaching that will get your perfectionist mindset on your side so your business can finally grow.  To be part of it, sign up for PGSD by 6pm EST on Monday 15 December. To find out more and sign up today, visit samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

If you want next year to be a success, you first have to deeply understand the year that was. That's why, in this episode, I'm teaching the Mindset Snapshot. Instead of journaling about your year, reflecting on your actions or trying to figure out how you got in your own way - you want to do a Mindset Snapshot for the year instead.  Tune in to learn what the Mindset Snapshot is, why it matters and how to do it. Regardless of whether this year has been successful, frustrating or a mixture of the two, this episode is a must listen for all perfectionist entrepreneurs.  You're invited to join us inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done for our annual review and 2026 planning calls that are happening this coming week. The two calls are happening at 6pm EST on Monday 15 December and Wednesday 17 December with replays available. You'll then get to be supported inside PGSD long-term, with lifetime access to the tools and coaching that will get your perfectionist mindset on your side so your business can finally grow.  To be part of it, sign up for PGSD by 6pm EST on Monday 15 December. To find out more and sign up today, visit samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Dreaming big - and then actually going for it - is a vulnerable act for a perfectionist. But it's essential if you want to build a successful business that you actually like.  That's why, in today's episode, I'm sharing 3 practical steps you can take that will support you to dream big - even if you feel delusional, if you're scared of failing, if you're worried you'll just burn yourself out or you're scared of disappointment. You're invited to join us inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done for our annual review and 2026 planning calls that are happening next week. The two calls are happening at 6pm EST on Monday, 15 December, and Wednesday, 17 December with replays available. You'll then get to be supported inside PGSD long-term, with lifetime access to the tools and coaching that will get your perfectionist mindset on your side so your business can finally grow.  To be part of it, sign up for PGSD by 6 pm EST on Monday, 15 December. To find out more and sign up today, visit samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Do you feel like having a full-time job means you can't be all-in on your business? Or that it means you're not taking your business 'seriously' enough? If that's you, you want to tune into this episode. I recently coached a PGSDer who felt like the fact that she needed to get a full-time job to support herself financially meant that she wasn't being "all-in". And what I shared with her completely blew her mind and gave her so much relief. So in today's episode I'm sharing why having a full-time job is often part of being all-in on your business. I'm also sharing how I personally navigated building my business while working a full-time job and the perspective that allowed me to stop resenting my full-time job (or feeling like a failure at business because I had one).  Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject  

It took me 3 very painful years to learn what I'm sharing in today's podcast episode. And it cost me hundreds of thousands in lost revenue to learn it. That's why I want to share it with you - so you don't make the same mistake I did. I'm honestly still licking my wounds from this mistake and it's simply because I didn't know what I share in this episode. Today's episode is on Sufficiency Cycles. I'm sharing what a Sufficiency Cycle is and why they're so important for all perfectionist entrepreneurs. I'm sharing what happens if you don't recognise a Sufficiency Cycle when you're in one (like I was). I'm sharing exactly how this showed up for me in my business (if you're not familiar with how I do my podcast - I share all the raw behind the scenes stuff as that's most helpful). And I'm sharing the revenue numbers that reveal why this is so important for all perfectionist entrepreneurs to understand.  As a perfectionist building a business, you don't want to skip this episode - it's essential listening for all.  Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject