Are you stuck in your interior design business, unsure how to grow or take that next big step? Are you held back by fear and uncomfortable feelings, preventing you from taking action or leaving your comfort zone?
In this episode, I dive deep into thinking big with Andrea Liebross, business & life coach and the author of “She Thinks Big.” Andrea explains what it means to think big, why it’s so important, and how to apply it to your interior design business today.
Andrea introduces her powerful TRUST acronym, which she uses to guide her clients to success. This framework provides actionable steps to overcome challenges, manage fears, and take decisive actions that lead to growth. Through real-life examples, she illustrates how shifting your mindset can turn daunting challenges into exciting opportunities.
This episode is a must-listen if you want to break free from small thinking, overcome your fears, and make bold decisions that will drive your interior design business forward.
Tune in now and start thinking big! And don’t forget to pick up Andrea’s book for even more insights and strategies. Your future self will thank you!
Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode
- Discover how to break out of the small, safe mindset and embrace big thinking to unlock your full potential
- Learn how to transform your feelings of fear and inadequacy into confidence and proactive decision-making
- Use Andrea’s real-life coaching example of thinking big so you can take massive action to drive your business forward
About the Guest:
Andrea Liebross is a coach, speaker, podcast host, and author of the book “She Thinks Big.” She helps entrepreneurs and professionals think bigger and achieve their goals. With her coaching programs and podcast, she provides guidance and support to individuals looking to make significant changes in their lives and businesses. Andrea’s expertise lies in helping her clients overcome fear, embrace uncertainty, and take massive action to create the life and business they desire.
Connect with Andrea Liebross:
Website: www.andrealiebross.com
Instagram: @andrea.liebross.coaching
Podcast & Quizzes: www.andrealiebross.com/links/
Check out these episode highlights
02:14 – Definition of Thinking Big and Its Impact on Success
“Thinking big is as if the future you is talking to you right now and telling you, ‘Hey, of course you should go for it. You will 1000% succeed.'”
TRUST is the basic premise of Thinking Big
T – Thought Options
R – Real Problem
U – Embrace the Unknown or Embrace Uncertainty
S – Securing Support
T – Take Action
03:50 – How Thought Options Are Going to Fuel You and Help You Think Bigger
“A thought is just a sentence in your head.”
“Big thinkers recognize that they have thought options. You can just as easily think this is the best decision ever as you could also think this is a bad idea.”
06:04 – What the Real Problem Is
- It is a negative feeling.
- It is fear, or feeling inadequate, or confusion.
“The real problem is not necessarily a problem. It’s just a feeling that you don’t want to have. Big thinkers recognize that is what the case is 99% of the time.”
07:46 – Embracing Feelings and the Unknown in Entrepreneurship
“Big thinkers embrace the unknown, while small thinkers focus on the present.”
09:07 – Securing Support Systems for Entrepreneurial Success
“Big thinkers invest time, money, or energy into seeking support from outside of friends and family.”
11:52 – What It Means to Take Action
“Big thinkers are okay with taking a massive action.”
13:07 – Commitment vs Being Interested, and the consequences of each approach
“Commitment leads to clarity and ease of decision-making.”
19:44 – Overcoming Permission Barriers to Make Independent Life & Business Decisions
25:11 – Entrepreneurship as a Personal Development Journey
27:27 – Advice on Building a Business That Aligns With Your Values and Goals
- Accept that you don’t need to know everything so give yourself permission to be unsure.
- When building a business, you have two options: doing it alone, which can be exhausting and confusing, or seeking support, such as a board of directors or a guide, which can make the process more manageable.
- You’re always “paying” in some way: through confusion or by investing in help.
- Deciding to seek help can be freeing and provide a sense of freedom.
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