[FFL 200] Say Yes with Shelli Varela

Shelli Varela is a "possibility hacker," public speaker, and Canada's first female firefighter in one of the largest cities in the country. She went from being a young 20-something struggling artist working in makeup, film, and special effects to finding her true passion, her true calling, as a firefighter, working her way up to Fire Captain. Keep Reading >>   Shelli joins me today to share her "lightbulb moment" - the moment she decided to follow her passion and dream of becoming a firefighter. She shares how she used anger and her hyperactive imagination to help her accomplish her goals and her strategies for breaking down her big, audacious goals into bite-size pieces. She also explains the importance of giving yourself permission to explore your interests and passions and why it's important to lead with possibility.     "The universe really does conspire to help you achieve your dreams, goals, and purpose if you allow it to do so." - Shelli Varela     Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast:   Using anger to motivate you to achieve your goals and dreams The importance of staying emotionally and mentally engaged Visualizing and feeling yourself achieving your goals - even before you actually achieve them The true meaning of being aligned and how you know when you're in alignment How identifying what you want to feel can set you on the path toward your "value currency" Leading with possibility The importance of applying grit to the goals and dreams you want to achieve     Connect with Shelli Varela:   ShelliVarela.com The Yes Effect Podcast Facebook Twitter Instagram         How to Find Your Million-Dollar Message Free Training   Great female leaders know how to elegantly and persuasively share their message in a way that others take action. If you want to learn how to craft your message and inspire others to take action, I invite you to register for my FREE mini-course training: How to Find Your Million-Dollar Message!                  You will learn…   How to get booked as a paid keynote speaker- even without an agent or bestselling book. Insider Secrets into how to quickly build a global brand. How to set yourself apart as a woman of influence through speaking.   Register to claim your spot in the FREE How to Find Your Million Dollar Message mini-course today!       Love the show? Let us know!                    Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton!                                                             What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month's drawing!                                                                                            And, if you really want to ramp up your fierceness…                                                           Reach out to us for a free 30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team!                                                             Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/Discover.                                                                                                                                     A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors                                                           This episode was made possible by our wonderful sponsors, BMO – Bank of Montreal – The Bank for Women.                                                     Join the conversation at BMO for Women to gain the insight, knowledge, and support you need to succeed and to truly understand how to manage your money!