PODCAST · business
Dynamic Women®
by With Diane Rolston
How do I have more balance in my life? How do I have more time for everything that matters? Am I ready to make a big change? How do I make more money? How can I have more energy? And the most common question is, Do I really have what it takes to reach my goals? Whether you are a business owner, a leader, a professional, the “boss” of the home and kids, or looking to jump into your next chapter, this is the show for you. The Dynamic Women® Podcast is an Award-Winning action-focused lifestyle and leadership podcast full of stories and strategies to help women design their success and unleash their “Dynamic Woman”. You can learn from the experts how to get clarity, build confidence, and get into action on your biggest goals and dreams. Host Diane Rolston, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with over 20 years of experience teaching and training, shares with you her business strategies, leadership tools, lifestyle hacks, expert lessons, and motivational stories that will inspire you a
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Are You Actually Ready for a Virtual Assistant? with Diane Rolston (DW381)
Have you been saying "I need help, but I don’t know if I’m ready for a VA yet" or "I need to get more organized first"? What if the fact that you can't get it all done is actually one of the biggest signs that you are ready? Listen as Diane Rolston, our host, walks through the real signs it's time to stop waiting and get support. She breaks down the seven signs a virtual assistant might be exactly what your business needs right now.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why capable business owners wait too long, and the difference between "I can do it" and "I should be doing it"The moment Diane's young daughter was asked if she wanted to be a business owner like her mom, and her answer that stopped everyone in their tracksThe vendor booth story: why going to an event without one critical thing in place is actually a waste of money, energy, and opportunityWhy "I'll just block time better" stops being the answer at a certain point, & what the real problem isThe seven signs your business is telling you it's ready for support, even if you don't feel ready yetThe number one obstacle Diane hears from business owners thinking about getting a VA, and why it's not actually an obstacleWhat a newer business owner said when asked what she'd tell someone thinking about getting a VA, and why the timing might surprise youThe quick two-minute challenge that shows you exactly how much of your day someone else could have handledWhy you don't need SOPs, a full workload, or a perfectly organized system before getting startedThe list of 229 tasks a VA can take on, and why most business owners are shocked by what's possibleYou don't need 50 SOPs, a full-time workload, or a perfectly organized system before getting a Virtual Assistant. VA Made Easy currently has a limited number of openings at 10-40 hours a week. Grab the VA Prep Toolkit https://toolkit.virtualassistantmadeeasy.com/ or reach out to [email protected] to start the conversation.Want to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected] you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane’s blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane’s videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs move from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants, while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You’re invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: [email protected] believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This led to her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane’s autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team [email protected] and you’ll receive something in the mail!
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Why You’re Not Reaching Your Goals (And What You Actually Need) with Diane Rolston (DW380)
If you've ever wondered why you're not reaching your goals or why it takes so long, this episode is for you.Listen as our host Diane Rolston reveals what she's noticed in what the women who finally moved forward actually needed. She shares why the answer probably isn't another course, more information, or a better goal.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The wide range of goals women brought into She's Goaled over the years and the surprising pattern that showed up underneath all of themWhat women actually wrote on their application forms when asked what they needed and why it had nothing to do with more knowledgeThe woman who could easily see solutions for everyone around her but couldn't see clearly for herself, and why that's more common than anyone admitsWhy you probably already know what you need to do and what's actually stopping you from doing itWhat happens when you share your problem with a friend or networking contact and why it's not the same as having dedicated supportThe woman who wanted to start a new business while keeping her current one going, finish home renovations, and improve her health all at onceThe woman who sold her house, bought an RV, and started traveling while running her business and how fast it happened once the right support was in placeWhy She's Goaled isn't a course and why that matters, and how it flows naturally alongside your actual lifeThe lingering projects story: why one woman realized the things she'd been putting off weren't as hard or expensive as she'd thoughtThe question worth sitting with: if nothing changes about how you're currently approaching your goals, where will you be six months from now?Six months are going to pass either way. The question is what do you want to be different when they do. She's Goaled applications close September 4th at 11:59pm Pacific. Apply here: https://shes-goaled-coaching-mastermind.dynamicwomen.biz/Want to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected] you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane’s blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane’s videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You’re invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.comCheck out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: [email protected] believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane’s autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team [email protected] and you’ll receive something in the mail!
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How do you want to finish 2026? with Diane Rolston (DW379)
Have you ever thought about how you want to feel at the end of the year? Not just what you want to accomplish, but how you want it to actually feel when December arrives? Listen as Diane reframes the second half of the year as a recalibration opportunity, not a rescue mission. Our host, Diane Rolston, shares why September is actually the smartest time to reset your goals because now you have information that January never gave you.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why January is actually the worst time to set goals, and what you know now that you didn't know thenThe honest mid-year reality checkThe updates Diane is making to her own 2026 priorities: from Chasing taking more time than planned to VA Made Easy needing a new direction to changes in energy and healthWhy women hold themselves to goals created by an earlier version of themselves and why updating a goal isn't failure, it's leadershipThe Europe vacation analogyThe client who thought her year sucked because of unfinished goals, and the relief that came when she asked a different question entirelyWhy some goals quietly expire like forgotten cottage cheese in the fridge and how to tell which ones haveThe sunk cost trap: why continuing down a road you don't want to be on just wastes more time, not lessThe concept of dynamic goals: how one goal can give you the ROI of five, and why that matters when you only have four months leftThe question worth sitting with right now:You don't need January to begin again. You just want an honest answer to what you want next. She's Goaled Coaching Mastermind applications are open until September 4th at 11:59pm PST, first come, first served. Apply here: https://shes-goaled-coaching-mastermind.dynamicwomen.biz/Listen to the previous episode “Are You Setting Goals You Actually Want?”: https://dynamic-women.captivate.fm/episode/are-you-setting-goals-you-actually-want-with-diane-rolston-dw378Learn more about Diane’s upcoming one-woman show “Chasing”: https://chasing-enough.dynamicwomen.biz/Want to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected] you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane’s blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane’s videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You’re invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: [email protected] believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane’s autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team [email protected] and you’ll receive something in the mail!
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Are You Setting Goals You Actually Want? With Diane Rolston (DW378)
Before you work any harder towards your goals this fall, there's one question worth asking first: are you actually chasing what you want? Listen as our host, Diane Rolston, gets honest about something ambitious women rarely stop to examine: the goals they're pursuing that were never really theirs to begin with. She shares why the friction you're feeling might not be a discipline problem at all.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why ambitious women are great at setting goals, but not every goal comes from a genuine desire (some come from expectations, comparison, or simply being the next logical step)Why Diane quit a commitment even though she invested money, made a plan, and had committed, and what Diane's coach asked that changed everythingThe difference between not wanting to do something and not wanting the outcome, and why that distinction matters more than you thinkWhat "should goals" actually sound like and why they feel heavy even when they sound impressiveWhy women often assume they're procrastinating when they might actually be resisting a goal that doesn't belong to themThe connection to Chasing: the spark that says "she stopped listening to me years ago", and what that means for the goals you're quietly ignoringThe client who wanted a promotion, and what doing the Wheel of Life revealed was actually underneath that goalWhy carrying the wrong goals into a busy season just creates more pressure, and why the fall is the perfect time to pause and check inThe reminder that sometimes the goal doesn't need to be dropped. It just needs to be achieved a different way (or made even bigger)The truth about friction: a goal you don't actually want will fight you every step of the way, and no amount of discipline can fix thatShe's Goaled Coaching Mastermind doors are open until September 4th at 11:59 pm Pacific. Details and application here: https://shes-goaled-coaching-mastermind.dynamicwomen.biz/Listen to the previous episode: https://dynamic-women.captivate.fm/episode/youre-accomplishing-a-lot-so-why-do-you-still-feel-behind-with-diane-rolston-dw377Learn more about Diane’s upcoming one-woman show: https://chasing-enough.dynamicwomen.biz/Want to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected] you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane’s blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane’s videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You’re invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: [email protected] believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane’s autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team [email protected] and you’ll receive something in the mail!
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You’re Accomplishing a Lot, So Why Do You Still Feel Behind? with Diane Rolston (DW377)
Have you ever felt like you're getting things done, reaching your goals, and other people look at you thinking, "Wow, she's doing amazingly," and yet you still feel behind? Listen as our host, Diane Rolston, unpacks something she sees constantly in high-achieving women: being successful on paper but not feeling successful. She gets honest about why accomplishing a lot doesn't always feel like enough and what's really going on underneath.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The podcast award moment: being ranked number 17 out of 50 and what Diane's brain immediately jumped to instead of celebratingWhy high-achieving women reach one goal and almost immediately move the finish lineThe year Diane said, "I didn't accomplish much" and what the coaches around her said that stopped her coldThe client who kept collecting certifications and training before feeling ready to run workshops and what she actually needed that no certification could give herThe sprinter who was asked to run the 1,500 and why comparing your pace to someone else's race makes no senseWhat happened when a client and his two friends sold a company for 75 million dollars and why he felt badThe client who said her next step was a promotion at work and the real answer she gave when Diane asked what would actually make her happyWhy the problem isn't goals or achievement. It's the question we never stop long enough to askThe connection to Diane’s one-woman show Chasing: what happens when success doesn't feel the way we thought it wouldWhat the gap between success and satisfaction is really telling you and why outrunning it doesn't workMaybe you aren't behind after all. Maybe you've just stopped noticing how far you've come. She's Goaled Coaching Mastermind doors are open now, closing September 4th at 11:59 pm Pacific. Apply here: https://shes-goaled-coaching-mastermind.dynamicwomen.biz/Learn more about Motivation Mountain: https://dynamic-women.captivate.fm/episode/steal-my-strategy-for-not-losing-momentum-with-diane-rolston-dw294Want to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected] you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane’s blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane’s videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You’re invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: [email protected] believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane’s autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team [email protected] and you’ll receive something in the mail!
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Why You Don’t Need More Motivation to Reach Your Goals with Diane Rolston (DW376)
What if the reason you haven't reached your goal has nothing to do with motivation? Would that make you happy or annoyed? Listen as our host, Diane Rolston, gets honest about something most coaches won't admit and reframes the entire conversation around what's actually keeping you stuck. She makes the case that you don't have a motivation problem at all, and that could be a big relief.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why motivation is a feeling, not a strategy and why you can't rely on it to carry a 6-month, 1-year, or 5-year goalThe book writing story: what Diane was missing that had nothing to do with motivation and what finally got it doneWhy losing motivation doesn't mean you picked the wrong goal, you're lazy, or you're failing. The first thing you're probably missing instead of motivation and why vague goals are impossible to act on no matter how inspired you feelThe comparison trap Diane fell into while managing a business with two kids under three and what her coach said that completely reframed itWhy we create plans for the fantasy version of our lives instead of our real ones and what it costs usWhy following through for someone else is so much easier than following through for yourself and how to use thatThe simple reframe: you don't have a motivation problem, you have a clarity, plan, or support problemComing up: She's Goaled Group Coaching Mastermind is opening in August 2026 for a September start. Learn more here: https://shes-goaled-coaching-mastermind.dynamicwomen.biz/Want to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected] you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane’s blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane’s videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You’re invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: [email protected] believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane’s autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team [email protected] and you’ll receive something in the mail!
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Pricing for Profit with Katy Baker (DW375)
Are you a female entrepreneur wondering how to price your products and services, and hating getting to the end of the year only to realize you didn't make as much profit as you wanted?Listen as our host, Diane Rolston, sits down with Katy Baker, CPA and founder of Pricing for Profit, whom Diane met pitching on stage at Web Summit.Diane brings in this pricing expert to talk about one of the most common and quietly devastating problems female entrepreneurs face.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The personal story behind why Katy became obsessed with pricing and the painful business experience that taught her a lesson she only needed to learn onceThe comments clients say when they walk in the door that are clear signs a business isn't charging enoughThe most common myth weighing female entrepreneurs down and why it keeps them stuck even when they have a full client listWhat happens when Katy reverse-engineers the pricing question with clients and the gut punch moment that changes everythingWhy some founders wear "not paying myself" as a badge of honour, and the personal and family cost that's quietly happening behind the scenesThe two red flags that signal your current pricing model is eroding your profitability right nowWhat Katy calls a "conspicuous omission" in our education system and why it's leaving entrepreneurs financially vulnerableThe difference between knowing your floor and value pricing and why you can't have one without the otherThe Sunday afternoon story: one client, one contract, one conversation and an $8,000 difference from what she was going to chargeKatie's final message for every founder who says "I'm not a numbers person"Katy’s Bio:Katy Baker is a CPA, CMA and holds her CITP designation. Katy is passionate about demystifying and democratizing financial literacy and pricing for entrepreneurs.To that end, Katy has built a self-serve platform that guides users through the steps to understand their capacity, income goals, and all the costs of being in business, so they can price confidently and profitably. Drawing on years of consulting and workshop facilitation, Katy translates complex financial concepts into clear, practical tools for founders. She primarily coaches women entrepreneurs, helping them move from “guessing and hoping” to data‑informed, value-based pricing.Katy’s Social Media links:Website: https://katybaker.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katyobaker/GIFT: Katie is offering 90 minutes of 1:1 pricing coaching, going through the platform, looking at your numbers, and getting you on the right track. Share this with every female entrepreneur in your life, whether you know what her pricing looks like or not: https://forms.gle/bfiXdFy9XBfnWRwn8This show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach and the CEO and founder of Dynamic Women®, a global community of women, her purpose is to unlock the greatness in others. Diane works with professionals all over the world to provide clarity, confidence, and action.Visit my website and Sign Up for my WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a dynamic life:www.dianerolston.comThe Dynamic Women® Podcast is an Award-Winning action-focused lifestyle and leadership podcast full of stories and strategies to help women design their success and unleash their “Dynamic Woman”. You can learn from the experts how to get clarity, build confidence, and get into action on your biggest goals and dreams.Thanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to our Facebook group athttps://www.facebook.com/groups/DynamicWomenGlobalClubWith this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women® that we hope to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and boost their lives in all areas especially business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot to our team [email protected] and you may receive something in the mail!
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The Problem with Waiting for “Someday” to Go After Your Goals with Diane Rolston (DW374)
How many times have you said "I'll start that in January" or "I'll get to it when things calm down"? If you've ever pushed your goals to a future date that never quite arrives, this episode is your wake-up call. Our host, Diane Rolston, gets real about the problem with waiting for someday and why the timing you're waiting for is probably just procrastination dressed up as good planning.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why being busy and moving forward are two completely different things and how to tell which one you're actually doingThe real reason we wait for the "perfect time" that has nothing to do with timing at allThe question to ask yourself before you decide whether your reason for waiting is valid or just a good excuseWhere your most important goals actually land on your priority list and why they'll keep getting pushed back until you do something about itThe jar story applied to your goals: why filling your day with everything else first guarantees there's no room left for what matters mostWhy Diane’s book sat for a year, and her podcast kept getting delayed and what finally forced both to happenThe problem with asking yourself "why am I procrastinating?" and the better questions to ask insteadWhy you might not actually have a discipline problem at all and what might really be going onThe three things that are often missing when goals stay stuck, and none of them are motivationWhy adding five new goals is exactly the wrong move and what to do insteadComing up next: why you probably don't need more motivation to reach your goals and what you might actually be missing instead.PROGRAM ALERT: She's Goaled Group Coaching Mastermind is opening for applications soon, starting September. Get on the waitlist today: https://shes-goaled-waiting-list.dynamicwomen.bizWant to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected] you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane’s blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane’s videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You’re invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: [email protected] believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane’s autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team [email protected] and you’ll receive something in the mail!
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Improve Your Targeted Marketing Strategy. It All Starts with Your Customer’s Postal Codes with Sarah Hillifer (DW373)
Have you ever thought about getting better-targeted marketing and a strategy that can actually move your business forward without a massive budget?Listen as Diane sits down with Sarah, founder of Neon Compliant, who discovered the surprising secret hiding in something most business owners completely overlook.Our host, Diane Rolston, met Sarah at Web Summit after cheering on her pitch and brought her on to share how small businesses and nonprofits can finally access the kind of data that was previously only available to big companies.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The frustration that sparked Neon Compliant: why the people who needed data the most kept being told it was too expensive and out of reachHow something as simple as a postal code can paint a vivid picture of exactly who your customer is and what their neighbourhood vibe is likeThe 33 proprietary personas: how they connect to your existing orders and why they make your ideal customer unforgettable rather than forgettableWhy direct mail isn't dead and the statistic about nonprofits that will completely change how you think about itThe coupon campaign story: how one test reduced the number of pieces sent by 90% while still achieving 25% of the return (and what that means for ROI)Why Sarah hired comedy writers instead of data analysts to write her personas and the East Vancouver Tesla story that explains everythingThe "boring version for your board" and why making marketing memorable actually changes whether people use the data or let it get buried in their downloads folderThe 12-week founder program that completely transformed what Neon Compliant is and what it could do, and why Sarah says she'd be in a totally different spot without itThe autism diagnosis that came through her son, and how understanding her own brain turned what felt like a limitation into something she now works with instead of againstSarah's favourite free conversation: figuring out what data you already have that you could be using right nowSPECIAL OFFER: Your first 10,000 postal codes analyzed for FREE at www.neoncompliant.com for many small businesses, that covers them for a very long time. Use the code DYNAMICWOMEN.If you want a free 15-30 minute chat with Sarah about what data you could be using in your business, take her up on it, but sign up first so you can test the platform before you connect!Sarah’s Bio:Sarah’s career spans national marketing leadership at a major Canadian QSR brand, a SaaS company helping brands across North America use data for site selection, and most recently, marketing strategy consulting for nonprofits. The common thread: leveraging data to build smarter, more efficient marketing strategies.Her new startup, Neon Compliant, tackles a problem she’s seen up close — SMBs and nonprofits lack the people and budget to access and use targeting data typically only available to large orgs at high costs. With cost pressures higher than ever, Neon Compliant exists to share those insights to all orgs.Sarah’s Social Media links:Website: neoncompliant.comLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/neon-compliant/This show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach and the CEO and founder of Dynamic Women®, a global community of women, her purpose is to unlock the greatness in others. Diane works with professionals all over the world to provide clarity, confidence, and action.Visit my website and Sign Up for my WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a dynamic life:www.dianerolston.comThe Dynamic Women® Podcast is an Award-Winning action-focused lifestyle and leadership podcast full of stories and strategies to help women design their success and unleash their “Dynamic Woman”. You can learn from the experts how to get clarity, build confidence, and get into action on your biggest goals and dreams.Thanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to our Facebook group athttps://www.facebook.com/groups/DynamicWomenGlobalClubWith this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women® that we hope to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and boost their lives in all areas especially business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot to our team [email protected] and you may receive something in the mail!
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The Courage to Create Before You're Ready with Diane Rolston (DW372)
What if the thing keeping you stuck isn't a lack of talent, but the belief that you have to be ready before anyone sees your work? Listen as our host, Diane Rolston, shares what she learned from letting people see her unfinished one-woman show and why none of the lessons are really about theater. She reflects on her recent read-through of Chasing Enough and unpacks what it revealed about perfectionism, progress, and the courage to create before you're ready.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why waiting for perfect might actually be preventing your progress and the unexpected thing that happens when you bring something finished versus something still in progress to an audienceThe book cover story that changed everything and why isolating yourself while creating is costing you more than you thinkWhat people are actually thinking before you share something you're nervous about (it's probably not what your inner critic is telling you)The one reframe that makes feedback stop feeling like a report card and why Diane went into the read-through knowing she wouldn't get 100%The things we obsess over in our own work versus what audiences actually notice and the major piece Diane completely missed that her audience pointed out immediatelyWhy Diane never creates a program before she's sold it first and how that same principle applies to almost everything you're buildingThe powerful reversal that changes everything: you don't become ready and then share your work. You become ready because you shared your work.One question to sit with: what's your version of an unfinished play, and what would happen if you let one trusted person see it today?Maybe the thing you're waiting to be perfect doesn't need another month in your head. Maybe it just needs one courageous moment in the real world. Sign up today to get the latest invites and updates about Chasing, including the private preview coming in September: https://chasing-enough.dynamicwomen.biz/Grab a free copy of Key2Success book: http://www.dianerolston.com/freegift.htmlWant to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected] you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane’s blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane’s videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You’re invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: [email protected] believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane’s autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team [email protected] and you’ll receive something in the mail!
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The First Time Chasing Enough Met an Audience with Diane Rolston (DW371)
If you've been following Diane's journey writing a one-woman show, her play Chasing Enough met an audience for the very first time last week and it was terrifying, vulnerable, and incredibly valuable all at once. Our host, Diane Rolston, shares what happened when 21 people sat down to hear an unfinished, unpolished script that no one outside her writing coach had ever heard before.Listen to learn these key takeaways:What a read-through actually is and why Diane chose to do one far earlier than most theatre people would recommendThe unexpected risk she took during the read-through that made it more than just reading (and why she did it anyway)Who she invited and why the composition of that room was a very deliberate decisionThe surprising moments that landed more powerfully than she ever intended and the ones that didn't land at allWhat the audience's laughter (and silence) revealed that she never could have known from just reading the script herselfThe ending that didn't hit the way she hoped, and what she's now going back to fixWhy one scene she loved is getting fully cut, one cut scene is going back in, and what that teaches us about the difference between what creators love and what audiences connect withThe "show don't tell" lesson she keeps learning: the balance between explanation and experience that makes the difference between a TED talk and theatreWhy filming from the back instead of the front was not enoughThe creative idea she added the night before, and what the audience said about it (she's not telling you what it was, you'll have to experience it LIVE)Coming up next: what Diane learned by letting people see her work before it was ready, and why, if you have perfectionism, you won't want to miss it.Want to be invited to a future read-through or the private preview in September in North Vancouver? Sign up at the Chasing Enough landing page: https://chasing-enough.dynamicwomen.biz/The vision is a tour for 2027 and if you want to be a local ambassador or collaborator in your city, reach out to [email protected] now.Want to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected] you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane’s blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane’s videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You’re invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: [email protected] believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane’s autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team [email protected] and you’ll receive something in the mail!
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Winning Isn't Everything: Process Goals vs. Results-Based Goals with Diane Rolston (DW370)
As a recovering perfectionist and former competitive athlete, it feels so weird for our host, Diane Rolston, to say, “Winning isn't everything.” If you've ever wanted something so badly that the outcome became the only thing that mattered, this episode is for you. She shares a conversation sparked by her son's sports seasons that turned into a powerful lesson about the difference between results-based and process-based goals and why one might be quietly stealing your joy.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The car ride home after a loss: what her son said when Diane asked if he had fun and the important conversation it opened upWhy results-based goals can be incredibly motivating but also set you up for something most high achievers don't see comingThe emerging artist showcase story: how one small change to the prize structure completely transformed Diane's experience and what it revealed about pressure and performanceThe factor that results-based goals can never account forWhat process-based goals actually look like in business: the shift from "did the launch work?" to something far more empowering and within your controlWhy the coach's comment to one player after the loss stood out more than anything else that dayHow to apply this to health, love, finances, and business goals and why you don't have to choose between the twoThe Olympic training question: if you're only motivated by the gold medal, what happens to the four years in between?The powerful reframe for your next launch, sales call, or event registration and why the numbers aren't the only measure of successOne question to sit with: What would still make you proud even if the result doesn't go your way?The real win might be who you become in the process. This week, choose one process goal you can control, and if you get the result, that's just icing on the cake.Want to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected] you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane’s blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane’s videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You’re invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: [email protected] believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane’s autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team [email protected] and you’ll receive something in the mail!
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Women Who Can’t Afford a Divorce Lawyer Can Fight Back with the Help of AI with Ana Lissansky (DW369)
Are you a woman going through a divorce who can't afford a lawyer? Did you know you can use AI to help defend yourself?Listen in as our host, Diane Rolston, sits down with Ana Lissansky, founder of Alice in Legal Wonderland, a platform specifically built for the people the legal system has completely forgotten about.Diane met Ana at Web Summit when she boldly ran up and pitched herself, and the conversation that followed is one you need to hear.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The staggering reality of what a contested divorce actually costs and why most women in the disadvantaged position just give up and walk away from what they're entitled toWhy Ana represented herself through a three-year process, including an 11-day trial and what gave her the confidence to do itThe hallucination problem: why you can't just use ChatGPT for legal matters and what Ana built to solve itThe legal strategy Ana used that most lawyers deliberately avoid and how it dramatically changed the shape of her trialThe moment she corrected the judge three times in court and why having the right tools made that possibleWhy there are over 700 AI tools built for lawyers but barely a dozen for the people who actually need help mostThe "forgotten middle": who falls through the cracks of the legal system and why legal aid isn't the answer for most womenWhat to say from day one of your case if you're using AI and how transparency actually protects youThe simulation feature coming to Alice: how it will help you make informed decisions before spending years and thousands of dollars finding out the hard wayAna's final message about lawyers, judges, and the accountability gap nobody talks aboutAna’s Bio:Ana Lissansky has always been an early adopter of technology. Recently, as a single mother navigating a contested divorce, she began using AI tools to support her case because she could not afford a lawyer while facing her ex’s legal team. She self-represented during an 11-day trial and learned firsthand that AI can sometimes generate inaccurate information. That experience inspired her to launch Alice in Legal Wonderland, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping self-represented litigants use AI more effectively and responsibly. She is currently building partnerships with verifiable AI companies that prioritize accuracy and transparency by admitting when they “don’t know” instead of generating false information.Ana’s Social Media links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lissanskyWebsite: https://www.aliceinlegalwonderland.comSign up to Alice in Legal Wonderland’s waitlist and receive 2 months free access: https://www.aliceinlegalwonderland.comThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach and the CEO and founder of Dynamic Women®, a global community of women, her purpose is to unlock the greatness in others. Diane works with professionals all over the world to provide clarity, confidence, and action.Visit my website and Sign Up for my WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a dynamic life:www.dianerolston.comThe Dynamic Women® Podcast is an Award-Winning action-focused lifestyle and leadership podcast full of stories and strategies to help women design their success and unleash their “Dynamic Woman”. You can learn from the experts how to get clarity, build confidence, and get into action on your biggest goals and dreams.Thanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to our Facebook group athttps://www.facebook.com/groups/DynamicWomenGlobalClubWith this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women® that we hope to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and boost their lives in all areas especially business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot to our team [email protected] and you may receive something in the mail!
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Stop Being the Technician: Step Into Manager and Visionary with Diane Rolston (DW368)
If you want to get ahead in your business, it's time to stop being the technician and start stepping into the manager, and visionary roles. Our host, Diane Rolston, references one of the most important business books she's ever read E-Myth Revisited. She explains something so many business owners experience but don't have the language for and why most women are stuck over-functioning in exactly the wrong role.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why going out on your own means you didn't just become the technician. You became every other role in the company too, whether you wanted to or notThe three key roles from E-Myth Revisited: what each one is responsible for and the critical question each role is constantly askingWhy most entrepreneurs skip one of these three roles completely and why that's exactly why things feel chaoticThe dangerous comfort zone most women over-function in: why it feels productive but is quietly keeping the business stuckWhat happens when your head is down doing the work all day and the two perspectives you completely lose access toWhy the manager and visionary roles keep getting neglected and what the real cost of that neglect is to your businessWhere a Virtual Assistant fits into all three roles: not just taking tasks off your plate, but actually strengthening a specific role you've been neglectingHow support becomes truly transformational when it frees you to operate as the visionary and when businesses actually start to scaleThe honest reminder: the goal isn't to stop being the technician entirely (you're good at it for a reason)One final question to ask yourself right now about which role actually needs more of your attention firstComing up next: why smart, capable women struggle so much to delegate in the first place and why it's almost never about skill.Free resources to get started with your own virtual assistant: "Top 10 Questions to Ask a VA Company When You Want to Hire a VA" by Diane Rolston: https://app.groove.cm/groovemember/download/xylsp51fbe3b909e70d43d635f85fa3f115b5229 Tasks You Can Delegate: https://keap.page/mw315/229-tasks-you-can-delegate1.html5 Problems in Delegating: https://bit.ly/5ProblemsofDelegatingYour Virtual Assistant Readiness Scorecard: https://www.dianerolston.com/blog/still-doing-it-all-yourself-your-virtual-assistant-readiness-scorecardBook a time to chat with Diane directly to get your own vetted Dynamic VA: https://www.dianerolston.com/booking.htmlWant to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected] you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane’s blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane’s videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You’re invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: [email protected] believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane’s autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team [email protected] and you’ll receive something in the mail!
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The Future of Colour with Microbes with Roya Aghighi and Sarah Graham (DW367)
It's so exciting to be back at Web Summit interviewing last year's pitch winners.You are going to want to listen up to hear about the future of colour. Our host, Diane Rolston sits down with Roya and Sarah, the two co-founders of Lite-1, a company using microorganisms to revolutionize one of the most pollutive industries you've probably never thought about.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The shocking truth about the colour industry: why over 85% of the colours in everything you wear, eat, and use every day are made from something most people never considerWhy even the "natural" and plant-based alternatives aren't actually solving the problem, and the performance compromise brands are being forced to makeHow two designers with no formal science backgrounds forced their way into biology labs and built something that didn't exist anywhere in the world yetThe honest answer when Diane asked if being a woman made the journey harder, and what Roya says they've become numb toThe first-of-its-kind black: what makes Lite-1's version completely differentWhy big clients are coming to them right now (unusual for an early-stage startup) and what's causing the overwhelming demandThe platform approach: how one single production strain is allowing them to achieve multiple colors and enter different industries fasterWhere Sarah found unexpected personal growth Roya's proudest momentTwo final messages for every woman building something hardGuests’ Bio: Roya Aghighi:Award-winning biodesign leader bridging design, science, and commercialization. A pioneer of interdisciplinary innovation in Canada, reshaping how advanced materials are developed and brought to market.Sarah Graham:International biodesign leader working at the intersection of fashion, material science, and biotechnology. As Chief Innovation Officer at Lite-1, she translates complex science into scalable, sustainable innovation.Roya and Sarah’s Social Media links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lite-1/This show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach and the CEO and founder of Dynamic Women®, a global community of women, her purpose is to unlock the greatness in others. Diane works with professionals all over the world to provide clarity, confidence, and action. Visit my website and Sign Up for my WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a dynamic life:www.dianerolston.comThe Dynamic Women® Podcast is an Award-Winning action-focused lifestyle and leadership podcast full of stories and strategies to help women design their success and unleash their “Dynamic Woman”. You can learn from the experts how to get clarity, build confidence, and get into action on your biggest goals and dreams.Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/DynamicWomenGlobalClub With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women® that we hope to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and boost their lives in all areas especially business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot to our team [email protected] and you may receive something in the mail!
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7 Years of the Dynamic Women® Podcast: Behind the Scenes, Business Lessons & A Live Listener Celebration with Diane Rolston (DW366)
Can you believe it? Seven years. Nearly 370 weekly podcast episodes. Five awards. Hundreds of conversations. Countless lessons, breakthroughs, stories, and moments shared together.In this special live anniversary episode, Diane Rolston invites listeners, clients, and community members into the room for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about podcasting, business growth, visibility, speaking, coaching, consistency, and creating meaningful impact.Joined live by listeners Paula Kent, Jennifer Kanyumwa, Ashli Komaryk, Jill Kelly, and others from the Dynamic Women® community, Diane answers powerful questions about:• Starting and growing a podcast• Building a coaching or speaking business• Monetizing expertise• Creating consistent content• Leveraging relationships and networking• Using your voice and platform to create impactThis episode is part coaching session, part business masterclass, part celebration, and fully real.Diane shares vulnerable truths, practical strategies, lessons from seven years of podcasting, and the heart behind why she continues showing up week after week for women who want to be successful AND satisfied.Listen to learn these key takeaways:• Diane’s biggest lessons after 7 years of weekly podcasting• Why consistency matters more than perfection• What aspiring podcasters need to know before starting• The truth about podcast monetization and why Diane uses podcasting as a content anchor• How podcast interviews can lead to friendships, collaborations, clients, and community• Why visibility and relationship-building matter more than having a huge audience• The powerful question every entrepreneur should ask: “What’s fastest to cash?”• How to monetize your expertise even before you feel fully ready• Why many women underestimate the value of skills that come naturally to them• The difference between “noise” in business and what actually moves the needle• How Diane built her coaching business through speaking opportunities and strategic networking• The importance of solving a specific problem for a specific person• What Diane looks for in podcast guests (and the mistakes many people make when pitching themselves)• Why Diane intentionally uses her platform to amplify women’s voices and stories• The behind-the-scenes realities of balancing podcasting, business, family, speaking, coaching, and lifeSpecial Guests Featured:Paula KentJennifer KanyumwaAshli KomarykJill KellyLinks mentioned:Jennifer Kanyumwa’s episode: https://dynamic-women.captivate.fm/episode/dw110-how-to-go-on-dragons-den-build-and-sell-a-business-with-jennifer-kanyumwaPaula Kent’s episode: https://dynamic-women.captivate.fm/episode/dw161-fear-can-be-an-opportunity-with-paula-kentAmplifYou: https://amplifyou.com/about/Watch out for Diane and Jill’s guesting at CanCare’s podcast: https://www.cancare.org/podcastWant to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected] you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane’s blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane’s videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You’re invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: [email protected] believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane’s autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our...
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Event Strategies Used at Web Summit with Diane Rolston (DW365)
Are you heading out to a big event, conference, convention, association meetup, or summit like Web Summit? Then you don't want to miss this episode as our host, Diane Rolston, covers her tips for pre, during, and post event success. She is recording from the Web Summit podcasting booth after interviewing amazing female founders, and she's sharing exactly how to get the most out of any event based on her experience as energy levels, goals, and business needs change.Listen to learn these key takeaways:PRE-EVENT: How to use conference apps strategically, finding the right people to connect with and crafting your one-chance connection messageThe napkin vs. bib approach: why "here's my business, book a call" messages get ignored and what actually works insteadHow to organize your schedule before you arriveWhy you must define your goals and intentions before going: Diane's two reasons for attending Web Summit and how clarity creates better ROIDURING THE EVENT: The time and energy management strategyThe connection tool everyone missesThe photo strategy that gets speakers' attention: taking selfies, sending them on LinkedIn with context, and why event coordinators love seeing thisPOST-EVENT: The three-part follow-up strategy most business owners completely wasteThe 10-24-7 ruleThe 12-3-1 implementation frameworkThe quote card story: how Diane went from idea to finished product during a workshop break by messaging her Virtual Assistant in real-timeThe ninja tip? Don't implement everything yourself. Message your Virtual Assistant during the event, add tasks to your project management tool as you hear ideas, and get things done while others are still taking notes.WORKSHOP: Register for Diane's free workshop “Build Your Business & Reach Your Goals with the Help of a Virtual Assistant”:https://VirtualAssistantEventMay21.eventbrite.ca VA Made Easy starts at just 10 hours/week - no full-time staff, no office, no computer to buy. Email [email protected] for the next session if the date has passed.Want to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected] you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane’s blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane’s videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You’re invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: [email protected] believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane’s autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team [email protected] and you’ll receive something in the mail!
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Working In vs On Your Business (And Why You’re Stuck There) with Diane Rolston (DW364)
Have you ever gotten to the end of your day and thought "I worked all day, but I didn't actually move anything forward"? It's probably because you're focusing on so many different things: taking calls, answering emails, posting content, managing people, checking things off. Yet the important things still didn't happen. Listen as our host, Diane Rolston, unpacks why this keeps happening and how to start working ON your business instead of just IN it. She shares the second episode in her series about why most business owners are spending almost all their time in the wrong place.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The critical difference between working IN your business versus ON your businessWhy being busy feels productive but doesn't mean you're earning more revenue.The hidden safety trap: why being busy feels safe and what actually keeps you stuckWhy you are the bottleneck: if you're the one working the machine, the business can't grow past your personal capacityThe cost of staying IN the businessWhy working ON the business feels slower and less visible at first, but it's the work that changes everything long-termThe kitchen renovation story: what happens when one person thinks IN the business while the other sees the vision and long-term planThe identity shift you need: stop asking "what needs my attention today?" and start asking "what's actually moving the business forward?"The capable woman trap connection: you CAN do everything, but being buried in daily operations means you never have time to lead or be in the visionThe client confession: "I would have more leads if I had time to get them" and why this is the exact problemComing up next: the framework from E-Myth Revisited breaking down the three roles (technician, manager, CEO/visionary) and why most women are massively over-functioning as the technician.FREE WORKSHOP: Build Your Business and Reach Your Goals with the Help of a Virtual Assistant - Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1:30-3pm. Register for free: https://VirtualAssistantEventMay21.eventbrite.caListen to the previous episode: https://dynamic-women.captivate.fm/episode/you-dont-have-a-time-problem-you-have-an-implementation-problem-with-diane-rolston-dw363Want to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected] you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane’s blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane’s videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You’re invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: [email protected] believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane’s autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team [email protected] and you’ll receive something in the mail!
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You Don’t Have a Time Problem. You Have an Implementation Problem with Diane Rolston (DW363)
How many ideas are sitting in your notes right now? How many to-do's are on your list… things you know would move your business forward, but they're not done? It's not because you don't care or you're not capable. The problem is they're not getting done. A lot of people say it's a time problem, but maybe it's not. Listen as our host, Diane Rolston, reveals what the real problem actually is. She kicks off a new series about why your business isn't moving forward and it's probably NOT what you think.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The idea graveyard problem: all those courses you've taken, strategies you understand, and plans you've mapped out that never became resultsWhat happened at the mastermind when people asked Diane "how have you had so much success?" and the answer they didn't want to hearWhy your coaches can give you strategy all day long, but there's one thing that actually creates the edge (hint: it's not more knowledge)The pattern Diane noticed: people talking about finishing their book, program, or keynote at one mastermind then coming to the next one and still not having done itWhy 50% of your day is probably spent in reaction mode and what's really eating your time and mental spaceThe permission you need to stop seeking more ideas Why trying to get more organized, take another course, or be more disciplined doesn't work (you're still the one doing everything)The game-changing shift: what if the problem isn't time management or discipline… what if you're just the only one implementing?The organizational chart reality checkThe Virtual Assistant client story: five new clients in two weeks Coming up next in this new series: the difference between working IN your business versus ON your business, why women stay stuck in the "in," and how to delegate without renting an office or paying Western rates. This is about moving your business from where it feels small to generating the revenue and profits you're looking for.Join Diane’s upcoming event “Build Your Business & Reach Your Goals with the Help of a Virtual Assistant” happening on May 21st. Save your FREE spot here: https://VirtualAssistantEventMay21.eventbrite.caJoin the LIVE recording of the 7th Anniversary Special of the Dynamic Women® podcast. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7WEKYaXRQVmaRPBIIUWpjwWant to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected] you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane’s blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane’s videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You’re invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: [email protected] believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane’s autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? 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How do I have more balance in my life? How do I have more time for everything that matters? Am I ready to make a big change? How do I make more money? How can I have more energy? And the most common question is, Do I really have what it takes to reach my goals? Whether you are a business owner, a leader, a professional, the “boss” of the home and kids, or looking to jump into your next chapter, this is the show for you. The Dynamic Women® Podcast is an Award-Winning action-focused lifestyle and leadership podcast full of stories and strategies to help women design their success and unleash their “Dynamic Woman”. You can learn from the experts how to get clarity, build confidence, and get into action on your biggest goals and dreams. Host Diane Rolston, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with over 20 years of experience teaching and training, shares with you her business strategies, leadership tools, lifestyle hacks, expert lessons, and motivational stories that will inspire you a
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