Stacking Your Team: Growing Teams And Team Building For Female Entrepreneurs | Women In Business | Small Business Owners

Have you ever felt shame, as a leader? Dr. Brene Brown, the world's leading researcher on shame, vulnerability, courage, and empathy once said, “For me, vulnerability led to anxiety, which led to shame, which led to disconnection, which led…... to Bud Light.” I’m sure you can relate to moments like this, which is why Shelli decided to open up the conversation about leadership and perfection on this episode of the podcast. She also reveals how we can stop with the self-sabotage habits and shift into acceptance so we can lead with empathy and strength.  Join the BizChix Community Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: Brene Brown’s Books Brene Brown’s Netflix Special Trailer Bene Brown’s TED Talk – The power of vulnerability Other Links Mentioned: SuperSoul Sunday Podcast Unlocking US Podcast with Brene Brown Jim Fortin’s website BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 404: [6th Anniversary] How I Navigated One of My Toughest Years (2019) with Guest Interviewer Elizabeth Cook Listen to The BizChix Podcast Join the BizC

Have you ever felt that you accommodated an underperformer on your team for far too long? If so, then this episode of our Leadership Growth Series is for you! Shelli provides an on-air coaching session to clinical therapist, Laura Cross, who wants some help with knowing when it’s time to fire a team member. Laura also wants some help navigating her own internal discomfort in wondering how she’s being viewed by her team during these moments that impact the entire business. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Laura Cross: Website Facebook Individual and Relationship Therapy Center’s Facebook page Twitter Instagram Stacking Your Team Episodes Mentioned: SYT 34: How to Create an Accountability Action Plan for Your Team SYT 90: [coaching] Hitting the Reset Button on Performance Basics with Emily McGrath Listen to The BizChix Podcast Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/syt-91. Listen to our sister podcast, BizChix, on your app or at BizChix.com. 

Have you noticed that high performing people are inclined to have patterns about how they do the things they do? When you ask them about it, they’ll say something like, “well, that’s just how I am.” And, have you ever said to yourself as you’re watching her in action, going about her life, making things happen for her business and her team – “hmmm, I’ll have what she’s having?” If so, you’re going to enjoy today’s episode where we are kicking off a brand new decade, celebrating my birthday week, and continuing with our Leadership Growth Series by uncovering some patterns, some nuances, and actual habits of our High Performing BizChix Clients so that we can all “have what she’s having.” Join the BizChix Community Work with Us: Programs Overview VIP Day One:One Coaching Leadership Lab Six Figures Lab Listen to The BizChix Podcast Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/syt-89. Listen to our sister podcast, BizChix, on your app or at bizchix.com. Join the BixChix Community he

We’re kicking off the New Year by introducing some new series for the podcast. We will start off with our Leadership Growth Series and then we’ll move into a series of client case studies that will feature some of our incredible 1:1 coaching clients. Then, we’ll introduce you to a few of our members of The Leadership Lab program. So, today we’re starting with The Leadership Growth Series and chatting about one of the biggest and most painful growing pains any business owner will suffer through and dive into a prescription for your recovery. Let’s look at what’s got you tangled up in your business and see how we can uncomplicate it as we lift the lid on the four main areas of your business and uncover where we can simplify things for you. Join the BizChix Community Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: Dubsado Kajabi Trello Asana Salesforce Pipedrive The JANE app Square Shopify ThriveCart Boomerang ConvertKit AWeber Clickfunnels Leadpages Stacking Your Team Episodes Mentioned: SYT 43: Conquering CEO Overwhelm

What concerns bubble up for you when you think of hiring someone with a known health challenge? Today, Shelli is joined by Christine Jamieson (also known as Miss Canada), the CEO and Founder of PUSH25, a creative agency through which she helps local and national businesses achieve marketing success. Christine has built four foundations by inspiring others, empowering others, sharing a positive vision, and leading change. In this episode, you’ll learn simple solutions for attracting and retaining incredible team members who just happen to have a known health concern. Let’s bust through some myths around mental illness, epilepsy and providing a flexible workplace that compliments a diverse team! Join the BizChix Community Connect With Christin Jamieson PUSH25 Website Christine’s personal website LinkedIn Instagram Email: christinejamieson@live.ca Stacking Your Team Episodes Mentioned: SYT 70: Myth Busters about Remote Team Members with Abby Wolfe SYT 77: Safeguarding Your Business from Remote Worker Disp

In this mini training session, Shelli talks about how you can create drumbeats within your team. Drumbeats, often referred to as a cadence or sequence, help to generate a call to action for us in our mind's eye. Yes, drumbeats. Those predictable moments in your business that your team loves because it helps them be proactive, confident and prepared to meet or exceed the expectations of their roles. So, are you ready to create some welcome predictability for your team and create some breathing space for you by introducing some drumbeats in your business? Well, let's get to it! Join the BizChix Community Stacking Your Team Episodes Mentioned: SYT 34: How to Create an Accountability Action Plan for Your Team Announcing Our 2020 Programs - May We Support You Work with Us: Programs Overview VIP Day One:One Coaching Leadership Lab Six Figures Lab Listen to The BizChix Podcast Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/syt-86. Listen to our sister podcast, BizChix, on your app o

Have you ever wondered what it takes to open up multiple locations of your service-based business? What would be the best team structure across those locations? And, who would do the hiring and training of those extended teams? Emily Countryman, the CEO and Owner of Ideal Wellness, joins Shelli on this episode of Stacking Your Team to discuss all of this and more. Emily is a certified weight loss coach and a Board-Certified Holistic Health Coach who has been in the healthcare field since the early 2000s. Today, you’ll hear how she’s leading her team of 15 coaches across five locations, how she's found time to introduce a new product vendor to thousands of her clients and how she brought her husband on board full time into the business. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Emily Countryman Ideal Wellness website Shift, Set, GO Facebook Instagram BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 334: Multiplying to 5 Locations with Emily Countryman Work with Us: Programs Overview VIP Day One:One Coaching Leadership Lab Six F

We often hear about women wanting to reach the holy grail of 7 figures, but why stop there? Thinking small and holding back from introducing innovative ideas into their business because of the fear of hiring specialized team members and then having to lead them is a gate many women business owners are reluctant to walk through. Instead, they stay stuck, stay safe and the business stalls. In this episode, our guest, Joyce Durst of Growth Acceleration Partners is going to show us that small business owners can lead team members with unique technical skills and lead them well. She has 30 years of software industry experience and manages a multi-national team of about 300 employees, so she really knows what she’s talking about. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Joyce Durst Website LinkedIn Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: Drive by Danel H. Pink Listen to The BizChix Podcast Work With Us: BizChix Programs  VIP Day  One:One Coaching  Six Figures Lab  Leadership Lab Join the BizChix Community This episo

We are so excited to share our new programs with you. If we can support you in 2020 and beyond it would be our honor. Programs Overview VIP Day One:One Coaching Leadership Lab Six Figures Lab If you'd like to stay in touch and join our Facebook Group for women entrepreneurs, go to BizChix.com/join.

Some people are natural leaders but what you might not know is that great leadership can be taught. With the right mentor guiding you, you can learn to be a leader that your team respects and who knows, someday your team members could be learning to lead with you as their shining example. The world’s greatest leaders never stop learning. They always strive to be better and very few people understand this better than the three ladies who join me in this very special episode of the Stacking Your Team podcast. Recorded in a real-life Starbucks, I sit down with three young women under the age of 35, Laura, Candy and Kendra, who are learning to lead using what they’ve learned from those who lead them. Join the BizChix Community Other Links Mentioned: World Financial Group Stacking Your Team Episodes Mentioned: SYT 60: How to Create High Performing Teams Work with Us: Programs Overview VIP Day One:One Coaching Leadership Lab Six Figures Lab Listen to The BizChix Podcast This episode was first published at Biz

If you’ve been in business for a while, you’ve probably heard the infuriating myth that large groups of women can’t work together without creating some drama. Well, our special guest on this amazing episode of Stacking Your Team, has not only busted that tired myth, but she’s completely reinvented the meaning of female empowerment through inspired teamwork. Melissa Rogne is the founder and President of Rejuv Medical Aesthetic Clinic, a multiple seven-figure business that boosts accelerated profits through inspired teamwork. When Melissa launched Rejuv Medical Aesthetic Clinic in 2005, she had just three employees. Since then, she’s managed to guide Rejuv to its position as one of the nation’s leading spas with an all-female team of 40 people (plus one incredible gentleman). Incredibly, Melissa and her team have smashed industry expectations and achieved astonishing results such as a 75% new patient retention rate, a 90% repeat patient retention rate and a 20% revenue increase each year for the past 15 years r

The festive season is just around the corner, which means it’s time to think about others, swap gifts and eat until you have to squeeze into your favorite pair of jeans! It’s also time to think about the team holiday party, which can be the most anticipated social event in the calendar. However, not everyone gets that ‘warm fuzzy feeling’ when they think about holiday parties. For many CEOs, the event spells trouble in the form of stress, anxiety and an all-consuming sense of overwhelm.  Whether you’re dreading your team’s holiday party, or you can barely contain your excitement, the tips that Shelli shares in this episode of the podcast will help you and your team throw the best (and least stressful) holiday party this festive season. If you’re worried that you won’t have enough time to plan the party, Shelli’s got you covered and gives you permission to outsource everything or hand the entire project over to a trusted team member. Who said the CEO had to plan everything anyway? Nobody! The holidays are a ti

Do you enjoy attending conferences? I don’t know about you, but whenever I go to a conference, I’m filled with genuine excitement and enthusiasm because I can’t wait to go back and share what I learned with my team. Networking with peers and leveraging educational opportunities are just two of the reasons why you should attend a conference in your field. A great conference can even expose you to new and innovative ways of managing your team and conducting your business. However, sometimes you can attain so much information from a conference that you can start to feel overwhelmed. So, how can you go to a conference, embrace all the goodness that's being offered, and return to your team without feeling overwhelmed? Join Shelli in this special episode of Stacking Your Team and discover insightful tips and advice to help you implement what you’ve learned, get the entire team on board and make the most out of the conferences you attend.   In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why your team may be reluctant to implement

Have you noticed a shift in the behavior of someone on your team recently? What about a team member who has abruptly handed in their resignation? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and cynical? Often, we don’t recognize the signs of burnout in ourselves or in our teams. It can manifest in so many ways, exhaustion, cynicism and decreased self-efficacy. As the CEO of your business, you need to be aware of your own health and the health of your team.  In this episode of Stacking Your Team, Shelli Warren is joined by Jessica Louie, The Burnout Doctor, to talk about how you can spot the signs and symptoms of burnout and how much it can affect us at work and in our relationships. Jessica and Shelli share their own burnout stories. Jessica also gives some great advice about how leaders can manage their own burnout and support their teams. From decluttering to wellbeing spaces to taking a break from social media – this episode is packed with guidance on how to stop burnout and “spark joy” in our workplaces again.

What were you doing when you were 25 years old? Sometimes all you need is drive, leadership skills, and a fresh outlook to create a successful business. This attitude can rally highly skilled people to you. Often, bringing new ways of working can shake things up and create a stronger, more positive team. In this episode of Stacking Your Team, we take a look at a workplace where the CEO may be a lot younger than you, but she’s motivating her entire team to collaborate with her to make it happen.  Ashley Hill is the CEO of Podium Sports Therapy & Wellness Centre and a Certified Athletic Therapist, Registered Kinesiologist and Certified Sports First Responder who specializes in bracing. She’s created an incredible local presence with her multi-disciplinary clinic focused on helping people live a pain-free, active lifestyle. As an athlete herself, she knows the benefit of being surrounded by a strong team, whether that is at home, at work or on the playing field. She’s also recently launched another business

There is a seismic shift going on in the workplace. Workers are no longer commuting long hours or sitting at the same desk day in day out. Now a staggering 61% of the workforce is shifting to become remote workers and digital nomads working all over the world. But what are the legal implications of working with a team that is not in a physical office and may not even be in the same zip code or even country as your business?  And what if you face a remote worker dispute? With these remote work arrangements, employers need to ensure that they are supporting their remote teams as well as protecting their own business.  This episode of Stacking Your Team explores everything you need to know when hiring remote workers or digital nomads. From how to set up the working relationship, to correctly classifying worker statuses. To discuss how to safeguard your business and your remote workers, Shelli Warren is joined by Tara Vasdani, the principal lawyer and founder of Remote Law, Canada. Tara lives in Ontario where she

Training is a vital part of any business, big or small. The benefits don’t just end at upskilling your staff, it can dramatically improve retention levels by showing your team that you believe they’re worth investing in. But how can you ensure that your team get the most of their training?  This episode of Stacking Your Team explores how to create an engaging training experience, how to decide whether your team needs training in the first place and how you can improve your training plans. There’s even a specially made framework to follow, called ‘PEEP’ which will change the way you think about training forever. Discussing the topic of training with Shelli Warren is Nelwyn Yee, the CEO of Learning Performance Improvement Solutions. She's been in charge of the company for 13 years and has excelled thanks to her passion for training, an MBA, her BA in Human Resource Management and a secondary degree in teaching. Prior to starting her company, she was a senior instructional designer and learning consultant for ma

Have you thought about cross-training your team members? Cross-training involves building team members’ skills so that they can perform job functions outside of their usual duties. You’re not necessarily adding more to their plate but rather building your team’s skills so that when extra help is needed, they can step in and offer a helping hand. Cross-training your team can help increase productivity in the workplace. Not to mention, it can even boost your workforce’s efficiency, flexibility and your bottom line! Nobody understands the true value of cross-training better than Danielle Hayden. Danielle is an MBA, CPA, a former corporate CFO and now CEO of Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Cross-training her team of bookkeepers and accountants has helped to streamline daily processes and tasks so that everyone on the team knows exactly what’s expected of them and how to meet and even exceed those expectations. At the beginning of her career, Danielle found that her passion was not only for number crunching but also fo

Are team performance reviews really necessary? If so, what should you do as a leader to make sure that each performance review is beneficial for both the team member and the business? Ideally, performance reviews will act as a stepping-stone to help teams improve their skills and continue smashing goals. However, performance reviews are also about recognizing team members for their work and showing that you appreciate and value them as a vital member of your team. But, did you know that the purpose of performance reviews is shifting? Join Shelli Warren on this action-packed episode of Stacking Your Team, where you’ll enjoy a mini-training session that reveals the significant shift in the conversations you should be having with your team during performance reviews. The annual conversations that we have with our team can be so impactful and should balance positive feedback with behavior and developmental shifts that they need to work on. But, when it comes to performance reviews, where should you even begin? If

Regardless of the size of your business or the size of your team, you need a personnel file on each team member. Keeping relevant and accurate employee records is so important not only for legal reasons but to help you effectively monitor team performance. If you’re like some of our members inside the BizChix community, you know that you need personnel files but knowing what to put in them is where things start to look a little blurry. On this mini-training episode of Stacking Your Team, Shelli Warren brings clarity to this rather confusing topic and, believe it or not, actually makes creating personnel files fun. She explains why you need a personnel file for everyone on your team and reveals precisely what should go into each one of them. However, Shelli isn’t going to just explain the ins and outs of personnel files, she also teaches you how to create a personnel file prototype that you can have someone on your team duplicate for each team member. You can think of this episode as a mini craft project with