137: Nicole Hoglund on Leading with Vulnerability

Nicole Hoglund is a marketing + small business coach. Her experience in marketing started out in 2008 and has evolved as the industry has changed over those years. She loves all things that deal with your brand and getting your message out into the world through online marketing. She believes that attracting the right customers to your website through strategic intentional content marketing is how you can achieve your own version of success! In her free time she loves yoga, wine, her dog, + husband! Playing Small Moment While working as an Account Manager at her previous job, Nicole had a contact she had a conflict with and this older gentleman's disrespectful words made her feel small. And, she found herself playing small by letting self-doubt creep in. Nicole realized then she needed to stop internalizing what others say to her based on their own jealousy. The Wake Up Call Nicole had a wakeup call after her miscarriage, which led her to re-evaluate her life and career choices. Style of Leadership Leading by listening and cheering people on is Nicole's style of leadership. Current Leadership Challenge Getting her voice heard and having people see her as a leader is Nicole's leadership challenge. What Are You Excited About? Nicole is excited about the creation of her eCourse, which is for small business owners to take charge of their online content. Leadership Practice In order to be a better leader, Nicole has to practice these 3 things each day: tell her husband she loves him, take her dog for a walk, and shutdown her computer at 5 pm. Book to Develop Leadership For the Love: Fighting for Grace in a World of Impossible Standards by Jen Hatmaker Advice For Younger Self As a twin sibling, Nicole's advice to her younger self is that it's OK to be her own person and she doesn't have to compete constantly with her twin. Inspirational Quote "Celebrate what you want to see more of." ~Thomas J Peters Interview Links www.honestlyable.com Nicole Hoglund on Instagram Nicole Hoglund on Twitter Nicole Hoglund on Facebook   Find more resources at https://womentakingthelead.com