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Dear Business Coach podcast host Elizabeth Walker opened up about her ongoing struggle with writer's block, offering fellow content creators and podcasters a vulnerable glimpse into the creative challenges that even seasoned hosts face. Drawing from her recent comedy coaching sessions with guest speaker Clayton Fletcher, Walker explored the fundamental differences between speaking and writing, revealing how her comfort with verbal storytelling doesn't always translate to putting pen to paper—or fingers to keyboard. Her personal journey through therapy-recommended journaling, digital voice recording, and the preparation for a potential standup comedy debut in New York City this fall illustrates a universal truth for many podcasters and speakers: sometimes our greatest strengths in one medium can become unexpected obstacles in another. Walker's willingness to share her own creative blocks, complete with a workplace story involving a toupee-wearing manager that she's still refining for comedic timing, demonstrates that the path from spoken word to written content isn't always linear, and that embracing alternative methods—like using transcription tools to capture spoken stories—can unlock new creative possibilities for those who think better out loud than on paper.

In an era where AI and automation are reshaping industries, Liam O'Neill, Managing Director of BPMD, advocates for a fundamental shift in how businesses approach process improvement. "A company being able to understand what it does and then improve it, it's not a nice to have capability. It's absolutely essential," O'Neill explains, emphasizing that traditional consulting models often create unhealthy dependencies. His philosophy centers on empowering organizations from within: "What we try to do is set up an internal process excellence team. That's a team internally who can almost act as their own consultants. We don't want them to rely on us long-term." This approach recognizes that sustainable transformation requires more than external expertise—it demands respect for existing institutional knowledge while building capacity for continuous improvement. As O'Neill notes from his experience with complex industries like offshore oil drilling, "There's some things that really do need a human touch," and successful transformation means "taking what they're doing, finding how we can do that a little bit better" rather than imposing generic solutions. For businesses of all sizes navigating today's rapidly changing landscape, O'Neill's message is clear: "The ability to adapt the way you work isn't something that's optional. It's something that's really critical."

Connect with Liam O'Neill: Follow him on LinkedIn where he shares weekly videos and content covering "intricacies of the process excellence space from process modeling to process mining" with "tips and tricks that I hope are useful" for making your business "as excellent as is possible." As O'Neill puts it, LinkedIn is "absolutely the best place to find me."

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Publisher Scott Perry shared profound insights on aligning entrepreneurship with personal values. "Play your game on your terms without compromise," Perry advises, emphasizing that "if you're playing someone else's game, it's a game you can never win." Perry, whose book "Close the Gap" was released in November 2024, challenges solopreneurs to move beyond societal expectations and explore their uniqueness. "Work is one of the primary ways that we build identity and forge meaning in our lives," he explains, encouraging entrepreneurs to create businesses that align with "who they are, what they're good at, where they belong, that brings them a sense of fulfillment and flourishing and prosperity." Rather than following conventional business advice that leads to overwhelm, Perry advocates for a first principles approach: "All you really need is an offer, an audience, and a way of putting that offer in front of that audience." This simplified perspective helps entrepreneurs focus on what truly matters—creating meaningful work that reflects their core values and serves others authentically.

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Art collector and podcast host Deneen L. Garrett is on a mission to create generational wealth through art accessibility while highlighting Black artists. "I do want more Black people collecting Black art," Garrett explains, emphasizing that "you can own a piece of original art for only twenty five dollars." Her podcast "Women of Color in Intimate Conversation" recently expanded to include group discussions, requiring her to "pivot in how I manage the conversations." Garrett's approach to building connections is refreshingly direct: "I believe a closed mouth doesn't get fed... I don't have a problem with reaching out to anyone." As the founder of curated art events in Detroit and beyond, she's currently in what she calls her "build, connect, and learn phase," focusing on sustainable revenue streams while maintaining her mission to inspire 100 new collectors.

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Former healthcare professional Arndreya Price transformed her life and career after a health scare led to an important realization. "I had an incident where I knew something was wrong with me," she recalls of the day her doctor discovered her dangerously high blood pressure and panic attacks. This wake-up call prompted her bold decision to launch Like No Other Greek, an apparel brand serving women in Divine Nine organizations. Despite tempting counteroffers from her employer, Price trusted her instincts: "When you learn to trust yourself, that's when the magic happens." Her business philosophy centers on authenticity and precise audience targeting: "You have to pick a niche... if you're marketing to everybody, nobody's buying." Having built an email list of 20,000 subscribers and quadrupled her event sales in just one year, Price emphasizes the importance of consistent visibility: "You have to make noise... how are you going to stand out and why would somebody want to buy from you?" She's now expanding her entrepreneurial journey to coach six-figure earning women seeking to leave traditional employment while maintaining their lifestyle.

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Poet and fashion consultant Normia Vazquez Scales is breathing new life into her styling service "Rags to Runway," offering personalized fashion guidance for those seeking reinvention. "I'm completely enamored with fashion as another art form," Scales explains. "I'm a creative at heart—a teacher, a healer, and this is just another artistic avenue." Her approach prioritizes client preferences while suggesting complementary styles. "I believe in client-centered work," she emphasizes. "Whatever the 'it' trend is may not serve you well... I'm about what serves the client well." Scales particularly encourages exploring ethnic fashion traditions, noting, "I believe in a fusion" of styles. Her passion for transformation is evident when discussing her own cowgirl boots: "When I step into the cowgirl boots, it's another alter ego. It creates a vibe for me... there's a confidence that is off the charts." Fashion enthusiasts can contact Scales at manifest@recalibratingthescales.com and watch for upcoming popup events where she'll offer on-the-spot styling, with particular emphasis on prom season, which she describes as "loading" for teen girls seeking the perfect look.dearbusinesscoachpodcast.com/creditsSubscribe for Live Audio, In Person Events, Episodes, and Freebies!dearbusinesscoachpodcast.com/subscribe

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Mindset coach Erin Newman believes that entrepreneurial success comes from developing deep conviction in your work rather than relying solely on self-esteem. "You can have really low self-esteem but high conviction in your work, and that conviction is still going to translate to people," Newman explains in a recent Dear Business Coach podcast interview. She helps service-based entrepreneurs overcome limiting beliefs, noting that "business is such a personal journey" where outdated programming often holds women back. "We still carry programming from our mother's generations," Newman observes, encouraging entrepreneurs to "unravel and deprogram all those messages" that keep them small. Her approach focuses on helping clients develop "that deeper conviction of who they are in the world," which enables them to confidently raise prices and achieve better results. For immediate mindset improvement, Newman surprisingly recommends dancing: "The research is really showing lately the best thing we can do for our mental health is dancing." Visit ErinNewman.com to download a free abundance meditation or purchase her new book "Mind Body Bank," a somatic approach to releasing money blocks.

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