Quiet Confidence With Dr Tess Crawley

I’m heading to my team Christmas function ... which got me thinking about gratitude ... which got me thinking about why I’m offering program bundles in the lead up to Christmas. p.s. I’ve got some PRE-CHRISTMAS SPECIAL OFFERS for you!   1. Supersonic Mentoring Bundle (MidWinter Retreat + No Quarter + Firestarters) $7,700 value for only $6,000 - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/xmas2019   2. Intensive Mentoring Bundle (No Quarter + Firestarters) $4,400 value for only $3,500 - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/2019IntensiveBundle   3. 6-Pack Individual Mentoring Bundle, $1,980 value for only $1,500 - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/6PackBundle   4. Better Access training $97 - http://bit.ly/2UYIihu   5. How to Slay Your Own Bullshit! FREE: http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/bsslayer  #businessowner #entrepreneur #psychologist #businesscoach #businessmentor #privatepractice #mentor #business #burnout #businesswoman

The issue of fees has been a real theme this week.   What to charge?   How and whether to increase fees?  What does it mean to “charge my worth”?   The key factor to remember is that you owe it to your team, your clients, and of course yourself, to maintain your business’ ability to survive. Most businesses don’t.   Don’t get excited by being the “next big thing”. That won’t pay your bills.   Don’t buy into the guilt around being of “service” rather than profitable. You’re neither a charity nor a hobbyist.   Don’t listen to the fear of criticism from others because you dare to run your business like a business. Are those “others” going to pay your bills for you if you have a revenue shortfall?   It is on YOU to charge enough.   It is on YOU to help your team understand your fee structure.   It is on YOU to prove your value to your community.   And none of that means being the cheapest on the block, or going broke trying to be.   Show some respect for

What does your space day about you? About your business? Thinking about client/customer experience is good customer service.   Take a moment to see things from your client’s perspective. What would you change?   p.s. Want to work with me as your mentor?  Check out my pre-Christmas bundles!   Supersonic Bundle - MidWinter Retreat + NoQuarter + Firestarters = $6,000 (not $7,700) - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/xmas2019   Intensive Bundle - NoQuarter + Firestarters = $3,500 (not $4,400) - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/2019IntensiveBundle   Individual Bundle - Six online 1:1 mentoring sessions = $1,500 (not $1,980) - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/6PackBundle -- p.s. I’ve got some PRE-CHRISTMAS SPECIAL OFFERS for you! 1. Supersonic Mentoring Bundle (MidWinter Retreat + No Quarter + Firestarters) $7,700 value for only $6,000 - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/xmas2019 2. Intensive Mentoring Bundle (No Quarter + Firestarters) $4,400 value for only $3,500 - http://www.tesscrawle

And the manager’s response was spot on!   Here’s why this is relevant to you.   * Customer service * Courtesy  * “Every sale matters”  * No one will live your business as much as you  * Hire for attitude   All of these concepts popped up in this conversation.   p.s. In case you missed it, these limited offer mentoring bundles are still available:   Supersonic Bundle - MidWinter Retreat + NoQuarter + Firestarters = $6,000 (not $7,700) - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/xmas2019   Intensive Bundle - NoQuarter + Firestarters = $3,500 (not $4,400) - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/2019IntensiveBundle  Individual Bundle  Six online 1:1 mentoring sessions = $1,500 (not $1,980) - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/6PackBundle    p.s. I’ve got some PRE-CHRISTMAS SPECIAL OFFERS for you!  1. Supersonic Mentoring Bundle (MidWinter Retreat + No Quarter + Firestarters) $7,700 value for only $6,000 - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/xmas2019  2. Inte

STOP assuming I don’t want your “off-menu” solution to my needs. p.s. Don’t forget my bundles!   Bundle Links  Supersonic Bundle - MidWinter Retreat + NoQuarter + Firestarters = $6,000 (not $7,700) - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/xmas2019   Intensive Bundle - NoQuarter + Firestarters = $3,500 (not $4,400) - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/2019IntensiveBundle   Individual Bundle - Six online 1:1 mentoring sessions = $1,500 (not $1,980) - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/6PackBundle   --  p.s. I’ve got some PRE-CHRISTMAS SPECIAL OFFERS for you!   1. Supersonic Mentoring Bundle (MidWinter Retreat + No Quarter + Firestarters) $7,700 value for only $6,000 - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/xmas2019   2. Intensive Mentoring Bundle (No Quarter + Firestarters) $4,400 value for only $3,500 - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/2019IntensiveBundle   3. 6-Pack Individual Mentoring Bundle, $1,980 value for only $1,500 - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/6PackBundle   4. B

Why these are so important in business. (You’ll thank yourself later, I promise.) . .  P.s. Details on the bundles ...   Supersonic Bundle - MidWinter Retreat + NoQuarter + Firestarters = $6,000 (not $7,700) - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/xmas2019  Intensive Bundle - NoQuarter + Firestarters = $3,500 (not $4,400) - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/2019IntensiveBundle   Individual Bundle - Six online 1:1 mentoring sessions = $1,500 (not $1,980) - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/6PackBundle   --   p.s. I’ve got some PRE-CHRISTMAS SPECIAL OFFERS for you!   1. Supersonic Mentoring Bundle (MidWinter Retreat + No Quarter + Firestarters) $7,700 value for only $6,000 - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/xmas2019   2. Intensive Mentoring Bundle (No Quarter + Firestarters) $4,400 value for only $3,500 - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/2019IntensiveBundle   3. 6-Pack Individual Mentoring Bundle, $1,980 value for only $1,500 - http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/6PackBundle &

In today's episode of the podcast we talk about how and when (and WHETHER) to monitor the success of your content on social media. This is a very current topic of conversation for many of my mentoring clients who are in the early phases of ramping up their social media presence. Plus my dishwasher gets repaired while we speak! -- Tess Crawley is an Australian psychologist and business coach. Mark Drager is a Canadian social media strategist and marketing expert. In these light-hearted podcast episodes, Tess and Mark will talk about how to get you, your brand, and your business to be the centre of attention in your field. We'll cover social media strategies, business tips, and ways you can overcome the psychological barriers to success. We'll draw on our own experiences, conversations with our business clients and colleagues, and more. And there'll be a good dose of salty Australian and Canadian humour thrown in for good measure. p.s. BETTER ACCESS DOING YOUR HEAD IN? … If you’re an Australian private practiti

With December almost upon us, now is the time to start organising our thoughts for what lies ahead in 2020. I much prefer to do this in November / December, rather than January, because it helps me feel less overwhelmed in the pre-Christmas rush and more prepared for the year ahead. Take time now to prepare your diary. * Block in all the known variables like business travel, conferences, training, birthdays, etc. * Give some thought to planning "static" elements to your diary - themed days where you focus on specific elements of your business. * Then put a little effort into creating a structure to your diary management that keeps you feeling organised (and less overwhelmed). The three prongs to my system are pretty simple, and help me immensely. 1. A big wall calendar allows me to see the year at a glance so I am on top of the bigger events that are scattered throughout the year. It also helps my family know what I'm up to. 2. A week-at-a-glance diary allow me to see what's coming up over the next week or

This is the official first episode of our podcast, cheekily entitled "Everything That Shits Me About Being in Business, and One Thing That I Love" - or The G&T Sessions for short (that's G for Gerda and T for Tess, by the way!)  In this episode we discuss the excuses that business owners and other professionals use to not become more visible online (and yes, they are excuses that drive us CRAZY!).  And of course, we also talk about how this feeds into what we love about what we do.  We hope you'll enjoy this episode. Keep your eyes (on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram) and ears (on my podcast and Gerda's) peeled for more episodes as we aim for weekly episodes!  Much love,  Tess & Gerda (G&T) #businessowner #entrepreneur #psychologist #businesscoach #businessmentor #privatepractice #findingproof #quietconfidence #firestarters #likeaboss #mentor #business #businesswoman #burnout #overwhelm #businesswoman

LA-based Texan, Amberly Lago, is an amazing woman. She is a former professional dancer and athlete, and the survivor of a significant motorbike accident that saw her almost lose her leg. It has taken dedication and strength to recover from serious injury and live with chronic pain, but Amberly's sheer generosity of spirit has also led to a daily gratitude practice and a career as a motivational speaker. The title of her book "True Grit and Grace" pretty much sums her up. I consider Amberly, to be a friend, and I hope this conversation for both of our podcasts will be the first of many. Here we talk about the realities of business ownership and keeping it real on social media, living with gratitude, and a host of other things. If you'd like to know more about Amberly, you'll find her on Instagram @amberlylagomotivation or via her website https://amberlylago.com/  (make sure you download her daily gratitude journal). p.s. If you’re struggling with self-doubt, you’re welcome to download my la

Episode 2 - Origins of Business We're talking about the ups and downs faced by businesses in their very beginnings. The things that draw you into owning your own business, the things you don't see coming, and setting yourself up to charge a sustainable fee.

I’ve been away from Melbourne for 25 years. Even so, I like to think of myself as a local. But the reality is that so much has changed, and I find myself an alien among humans.   This is true of business too. It’s easy to feel like we know what we’re doing, that we are old hands. But the reality is that things move pretty quickly. Before you know it you’re out of your depth, feeling left behind, or worse, burnt out. . I’m always impressed when inexperienced staff know the limits of their knowledge and know when to ask questions.   So why do we more experienced business owners find it so hard to do the same? . Fear of looking incompetent? Fear of embarrassing ourselves  Fear of letting slip that we’re not actually all-knowing?  We need to take on the same humility we expect of our juniors and recognise our limits. We need to know when to ask questions. And we absolutely must know when to ask for help.   Meanwhile ... Wish me luck as I figure out the Myki system for Melbourne’s trams! M

Day 2 of the Like a Boss retreat dawns. What did my peeps achieve yesterday? And what’s on for today?  p.s. It’s your last chance THIS DECADE to get your business in order with my help. Firestarters, my 30-Day mentoring program with DAILY accountability kicks off for the final time this year on 18th November. ONLY THREE PLACES LEFT! Find out more here … https://findingproof.com/firestarters....  p.p.s. You’re welcome to download my latest free resource, How to Slay Your Own Bullshit!  Here’s the link: http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/bssl...  #businessowner #entrepreneur #psychologist #privatepractice #findingproof #quietconfidence #firestarters #likeaboss #mentor #business #businesswoman #socialmedia #australia #bullshitslayer #mentalhealth #burnout #mindset #marketing #idealclient #mentoring #overwhelm #ceotime #ceolab #untouchabletime #2020vision #growth #nyc #melbourne

What happens when you’re mentored by me? Well I’m glad you asked!

How are you with setting boundaries with others? What about setting boundaries with yourself?? In our most recent conversation, Evan and I talked about setting boundaries, self-care, sleep hygiene, and Baileys Irish Creme! This is perhaps one of our more "psychological" conversations, but there are still plenty of laughs and lots of irreverence (mostly at my expense #eyeroll). I hope you'll enjoy this conversation, I know I did. p.s. It’s your last chance THIS DECADE to get your business in order with my help. Firestarters, my 30-Day mentoring program with DAILY accountability kicks off for the final time this year on 18th November. ONLY THREE PLACES LEFT! Find out more here … https://findingproof.com/firestarters-30-day-mentoring/ p.p.s. You’re welcome to download my latest free resource, How to Slay Your Own Bullshit!  Here’s the link: http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/bsslayer #businessowner #entrepreneur #psychologist #privatepractice #findingproof #quietconfidence #firestarters #likeaboss #mentor #bu

When you are thinking about starting a business, the choices can be overwhelming. Do I go it alone or bring in a partner? Should I start as a company or a sole trader?   You’re so scared to get it wrong that you hesitate starting. You’re so worried about making the wrong choice that you do nothing. Or you lie awake at night losing sleep over what might happen in the future.   Stop it!  There is no set structure to how a business startup looks.   Sole trader. Solopreneur. Small group business Partnership Co-operative World-dominating conglomerate

I’ve been reflecting on some of the things I’m grateful for. As I embark on the next phase of my professional and family life, ready to return to living in Melbourne, I’ve been thinking about what I’ve sacrificed, survived, and received over the past 25 years in Hobart.   And this morning I had a realisation … I am honestly grateful for the shitty times, as well as the amazing opportunities life in Tasmania afforded me.  Why? Because those shitty times (and let’s face it, some pretty shitty people) taught me so much. I’ve grown through these experiences. And I’ve learned more and more about just what I’m capable of overcoming.   It can be hard to see how to be grateful when shitty stuff happens, I know.  But here’s something I realised as a kid (with plenty of shitty stuff going down on the regular).  If I could wish away the shitty stuff, I would have also miss out on some of the good stuff that followed. As an adult I realised that would have meant never meeting my husband and never

In this episode Tess and Mark take imperfect action to get this show on the road. We talk about the fears that stop us from stepping outside our comfort zones, the power of imperfect action, structure vs spontaneity in social media content, and more. Here we go! #businessowner #entrepreneur #psychologist #privatepractice #findingproof #quietconfidence #firestarters #likeaboss #mentor #business #businesswoman #socialmedia #australia #bullshitslayer #mentalhealth #burnout #mindset #marketing #idealclient #mentoring #overwhelm #ceotime #ceolab #untouchabletime #2020vision #growth #nyc #melbourne

I’ve had a couple of conversations with business owners this week that have raised this question from a couple of angles ... By “giving away” our knowledge and expertise on social media, are we doing ourselves or our profession a disservice?   Short answer is no.  Longer answer is N-O.  “But how does that gel with charging my worth?” ... is usually the next question.   Here’s how it works, in a basic nutshell.   1. Charging your worth is about valuing the services you are selling in your business, valuing the time you’ve put into training in your profession, valuing your years of experience, valuing the risk you carry as a business owner, valuing the power of your reputation ... and not being afraid to charge for your services at a rate that is respectful of all of these things.  2. Giving it away ... Providing freely available content on social media, or via your website, or through public events (etc) is a great way to offer value to your broader community on a grand scale. You

INTERVIEW: with Evan Carmichael (You Need to Understand Your BOUNDARIES!) | #ClimbTo10M  --   p.s. It’s your last chance THIS DECADE to get your business in order with my help. Firestarters, my 30-Day mentoring program with DAILY accountability kicks off for the final time this year on 18th November. ONLY SIX PLACES. Find out more here … https://findingproof.com/firestarters.... .  p.p.s. You’re welcome to download my latest free resource, How to Slay Your Own Bullshit!   Here’s the link: http://www.tesscrawleyglobal.com/bssl.... . .  #businessowner #entrepreneur #psychologist #privatepractice #findingproof #quietconfidence #firestarters #likeaboss #mentor #business #businesswoman #socialmedia #australia #bullshitslayer #mentalhealth #burnout #mindset #marketing #idealclient #mentoring #overwhelm #ceotime #ceolab #untouchabletime #2020vision #growth #nyc #melbourne