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Your calendar is full, you’re getting things done, and from the outside your life looks pretty successful. But here’s the real question: is it actually fulfilling? This episode was sparked by a question about the painted rocks in Diane’s video background and what they reveal about how she designs her life. Key takeaways from this episode: The jar story: rocks, pebbles, sand, and water and why the order you fill your life matters more than how much you fit inWhy Diane painted rocks and had her kids stick jewels on them, and how she used them every single week to design her scheduleThe difference between measuring your life by success versus measuring it by satisfactionThree patterns that keep women from putting their own priorities first and which one might be quietly running your life right nowWhy being productive and feeling fulfilled are two completely different things and what actually got Diane into hiring her very first life coachThe client who was still running the elementary school craft fair every year, long after her daughter had moved on to high schoolWhat the 10 areas of whole life satisfaction actually are and why not every area deserves equal attention in every seasonFive reasons the sand keeps taking over before the rocks even get a chance and the one extra reason Diane added after she’d already counted to fiveThe hard truth question: if someone looked at your calendar right now, could they tell what actually matters most to you?The big rocks audit: three questions to answer this week that will show you exactly where your priorities have quietly drifted The Momentum Escape is happening November 19-22nd in Whistler, BC - three nights, 11 women maximum, with Diane in the room the whole time. Limited opportunities to join, so don’t wait. https://the-momentum-escape.dynamicwomen.biz/ Want to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected]. Do 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/@CoachDianeRolston This 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/dianerolston Connect 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] Diane 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.html Thanks 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 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 review We 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!

Think about the last big conference, summit, or networking event you attended. You probably left feeling inspired, motivated, and full of new ideas. But 30 days later, how much had actually changed in your business? In this episode of the Dynamic Women Podcast, our host, Diane Rolston, shares why the size of the room you're in can make all the difference in your progress. She explores what large events do well, what they often miss, and why smaller, more intimate gatherings can build deeper connections, provide personalized support, increase accountability, and spark breakthroughs that help you finally move your goals and projects forward. Listen as Diane shares her own experiences and reveals why some of the most powerful business breakthroughs happen outside the scheduled sessions, in the everyday conversations you might never expect. Key takeaways from this episode: What large conferences and events are great for, and why they may not give you the support you need to move forward.Why leaving an event with 10 new ideas can sometimes leave you feeling even more overwhelmed.The pumpkin pie analogy and what it reveals about the attention and support you receive in a room full of hundreds of people.How having a coach who already knows your business, goals, and projects can make a difference in your progress.The difference between being taught in a large room and having someone genuinely invested in your success in a smaller one.Why smaller groups create opportunities for deeper conversations, stronger relationships, and unexpected business breakthroughs.The powerful question another woman asked Diane at a mastermind that completely shifted her perspective.How being surrounded by women who know your goals can help you stay accountable instead of quietly giving up on yourself.Why some of Diane's biggest breakthroughs happened during casual conversations in the kitchen, over dinner, and outside formal coaching sessions.How the right environment, structure, and support can help you finally finish what you've started. Ready to experience the power of a small room? Join Diane at The Momentum Escape, happening November 19–22, 2026, in Whistler, BC! Three nights. Just 11 women. One project each. An opportunity to step away from everyday distractions and give your goals the focus, strategy, and support they deserve. There are five Inner Circle spots to stay in the house with Diane, including three private-room spots and two shared-room spots. Six additional off-site spots are available for women who want to join all meals, sessions, and coaching while staying nearby. Spaces are limited! If you have questions or something is holding you back, Diane would love to hear from you. Email her directly at [email protected] or learn more and claim your spot at the-momentum-escape.dynamicwomen.biz. Want to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected]. Do 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/@CoachDianeRolston This 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/dianerolston Connect 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] Diane 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.html Thanks 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 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 review We 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!

What's the one thing you'd finish if you had three days and no one could reach you? Hold that thought because this episode is about why it's still not done. And it's probably not the reason you think. This isn't about time management, discipline, or motivation. It's about what your big idea actually needs to finally move forward. Key takeaways from this episode: Why your most important project keeps losing to everything else in your week and why that's not a character flawThe real reason the book is 80% written, the course is sitting in a folder, and the offer has been "almost ready" for six monthsWhat every client deadline, payroll date, and team question has that your big idea doesn't and why that's the whole problemWhy stolen mornings and solo hotel days don't actually work and what's missing that makes the differenceThe sports team analogy: what Diane noticed about her own performance when a coach was watching versus when they looked awayThe three conditions that change everything for a big project and why most people never have all three at onceThe course example: walking through what happens when you get stuck alone versus what happens when someone is right there with youWhy the missing piece for most capable women isn't more information, more strategy, or another programWhat a "train track" actually looks like for an idea that's been sitting untouched for one, two, or three years JOIN: The Momentum Escape in Whistler, November 19–22. Three nights with 11 women and Diane, each focused on making one important project happen. Learn more here: https://the-momentum-escape.dynamicwomen.biz/ Want to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected]. Do 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/@CoachDianeRolston This 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/dianerolston Connect 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] Diane 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.html Thanks 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 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 review We 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!

Have you ever thought "why would I pay someone to do that when I can just do it myself?" Technically you're right, but doing something yourself doesn't make it free. In this episode, our host, Diane Rolston, gets into the real math behind the "I'll just do it myself" trap and why some of the most expensive work in your business might be the work you're doing with your own hands. Key takeaways from this episode: Why "I can do it myself" is one of the most costly mindsets a business owner can have even when you're good at it and even when you love doing itThe simple math exercise that shows what two hours of admin work is actually costing you at your real hourly rateWhy ROI isn't the only number that matters and the other metric Diane wants you to start tracking insteadThe 10-minute task problem: how a string of "quick" tasks quietly adds up to something that will surprise youThe hidden cost that never shows up on a spreadsheet: context switching and what it does to your mental capacityAll the things that aren't happening in your business because you're busy doing tasks that don't require youWhy delegating doesn't mean doing nothing, and what you're supposed to be doing with the time insteadThe personal trainer story: what it taught Diane about accountability, investment, and finally making time for what mattersThe question to ask yourself right now about the highest value use of your time: in business and in lifeWhy people who can't pass off something small like a social media post will never be able to step back from their business when the time comes FREE: The Workaholic Quiz, find out where you stand: https://keap.page/mw315/workaholic-quiz.html VA Made Easy currently has availability. Reach out at [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]. Do 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/@CoachDianeRolston This 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/dianerolston Connect 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] Diane 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.html Thanks 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 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 review We 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!

With everything AI can do right now, do you even need a virtual assistant? The honest answer is: it depends. Listen as Diane breaks down exactly what belongs in each bucket: you, AI, and a VA, and why choosing just one of the three might be costing you more than you think. Our host, Diane Rolston, addresses the question she keeps getting asked: are VAs going to be replaced by AI? Listen to learn these key takeaways: Why Diane's immediate answer is no when people ask if AI will replace VAs and the problem that shows up when you try to use AI aloneThe three-column framework: what should stay with you as the CEO, what AI accelerates, and what a VA ownsWhat AI is genuinely great at and the "puppy" analogy that explains exactly why you still need a human in the loopWhat a great VA is actually doing that AI can't and why implementation is the piece most business owners underestimateThe podcasting example: who does what at each stage from idea to published episode to repurposed contentWhy 4,700 brilliant AI conversations change nothing if no one implements any of itThe social media workflow: how AI and a VA work together so you never have to touch the repurposing, scheduling, or trackingWhy "I'll just use AI" often creates the same problem business owners have always had, just fasterThe exercise to do right now: look at everything you did last week and sort it into three columnsWhat a very long "me" column is actually telling you about why your business isn't scaling FREE GIFT: The 229 Tasks You Can Delegate, a fillable PDF to help you see exactly what could come off your plate. https://keap.page/mw315/229-tasks-you-can-delegate1.html VA Made Easy currently has limited openings. Reach out to Diane directly to find out if it's the right fit: [email protected] Want to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected]. Do 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/@CoachDianeRolston This 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/dianerolston Connect 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] Diane 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.html Thanks 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 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 review We 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!

Hiring a Virtual Assistant can be one of the best decisions you make for your business, but simply hiring someone doesn't automatically make your life easier. Listen as Diane Rolston shares everything she wishes she knew before hiring a virtual assistant, and what she's seen make these relationships work versus fall apart. She walks through seven things every business owner needs to know before bringing on support. Listen to learn these key takeaways: Why the cheapest VA might actually cost you more and the real equation to consider beyond hourly rateThe "unicorn VA" trap: why looking for someone who can do everything is setting the relationship up to fail before it startsWhy someone can look perfect on paper and still not be the right fit, and what to look for insteadThe most common delegation mistake business owners make, and what "take care of my social media" actually sounds like to a VAWhy you shouldn't judge delegation by the first time someone does something and the math that changes everything when you think about it long termWhat most business owners think is the hardest part of getting a VA and what they don't realize comes afterWhy you shouldn't have to do all the hiring work either, and what 300 applicants per round actually taught Diane about finding the right peopleThe question Diane wants you to ask instead of "how much does a VA cost?"What VA Made Easy actually handles for you and why you don't need SOPs, a delegation list, or a perfectly organized system before the first conversation FREE GIFT: Top 10 questions to ask a virtual assistant company before hiring. Download it here: https://app.groove.cm/groovemember/download/xylsp51fbe3b909e70d43d635f85fa3f115b5 Serious about getting a VA? Book a 30-minute chat with Diane: https://letsmeet.io/dianerolston/meeting Want to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected]. Join my newsletter: https://www.dianerolston.com/ Do 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/@CoachDianeRolston This 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/dianerolston Connect 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] Diane 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.html Thanks 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 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 review We 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!

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 possible You 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]. Do 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/@CoachDianeRolston This 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/dianerolston Connect 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] Diane 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.html Thanks 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 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 review We 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!

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]. Do 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/@CoachDianeRolston This 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/dianerolston Connect 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] Diane 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.html Thanks 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 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 review We 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!

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-dw378 Learn 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]. Do 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/@CoachDianeRolston This 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/dianerolston Connect 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] Diane 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.html Thanks 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 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 review We 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!

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 that She'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-dw377 Learn 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]. Do 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/@CoachDianeRolston This 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/dianerolston Connect 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] Diane 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.html Thanks 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 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 review We 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!

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 work Maybe 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-dw294 Want to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected]. Do 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/@CoachDianeRolston This 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/dianerolston Connect 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] Diane 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.html Thanks 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 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 review We 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!

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 problem Coming 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]. Do 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/@CoachDianeRolston This 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/dianerolston Connect 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] Diane 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.html Thanks 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 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 review We 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!

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/bfiXdFy9XBfnWRwn8 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.com 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. 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. 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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 instead Coming 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.biz Want to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at [email protected]. Do 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/@CoachDianeRolston This 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/dianerolston Connect 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] Diane 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.html Thanks 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 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 review We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. 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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 now SPECIAL 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.com LinkedIn: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.com 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. 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 review We 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!