Building a Harmonious Life with a Successful Coaching Business

Harmony Slater welcomes Kelsey Murphy, a renowned business coach and podcast host to the Finding Harmony Podcast. They dive into the complexities and joys of balancing a successful coaching business with personal life, especially as mothers and entrepreneurs. This conversation includes rich insights on personal development, the power of life coaching, and the spiritual journey of entrepreneurship. Listeners will discover practical strategies for work-life balance, the importance of self-reflection, and how to embrace growth and challenges in both personal and professional realms. Suggested Links: Kelsey Murphy's Website Whiskey and Work Podcast Harmony Slater's Website --- More details about this episode: Introduction and Welcome [00:00:00 - 00:00:43] Harmony introduces the podcast and its focus on integrating ancient wisdom and modern life. Introducing Guest: Kelsey Murphy [00:00:43 - 00:01:12] Kelsey Murphy, a business coach and podcast host, is introduced, highlighting her impact on Harmony's business. Balancing Work and Family Life [00:01:12 - 00:03:07] The discussion centers on achieving a harmonious balance between work and family life, emphasizing the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurial mothers. Journey Through B-School [00:03:07 - 00:03:47] Harmony shares her transformative experience in B-School, a pivotal point in her career. Role of a Business Mentor [00:03:47 - 00:03:57] Exploring the significance of mentorship in business and professional growth. Importance of Podcasting [00:03:57 - 00:07:00] Discussing the value and personal impact of podcasting in sharing ideas and building connections. Personal Growth and Self-Discovery [00:07:00 - 00:10:15] Kelsey reflects on her journey into life coaching and the importance of self-awareness. Power of Life Coaching [00:10:15 - 00:13:50] An in-depth conversation on how life coaching can transform lives. Delegating Tasks and Support [00:29:37 - 00:31:09] Insights on the crucial role of delegation and support in managing personal and professional responsibilities. Building Business as a Spiritual Practice [00:31:43 - 00:33:51] Discussing entrepreneurship and coaching as forms of spiritual practice, involving overcoming fears and self-reflection. Facing Fears and Insecurities [00:32:43 - 00:35:30] A conversation on confronting personal fears and insecurities in business growth. Challenges in Coaching Business [00:33:51 - 00:39:42] Identifying common challenges faced by coaches in establishing their businesses. Importance of Self-Reflection and Celebration [00:47:14 - 01:00:00] The significance of acknowledging achievements and positive self-talk in personal and professional success. Kelsey's Bio Kelsey Murphy is a Career & Business Coach for Fortune 500 companies like Facebook and Twitter, along with entrepreneurs like Kelly Leveque (Jessica Alba's Nutritionist). She is also the host of The Whiskey & Work Podcast, which has been said to be "Magic... full of contagious energy, relevant information, motivation, tips, and experience". Previously, Kelsey was the Advertising Account Director for Nintendo, Go Pro, and Elizabeth Arden-and now she coaches people who want to feel different about their work—more purposeful, more lit up, more satisfied. She's been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Huffington Post, LiveStrong, Living Healthy, and Lauren Conrad. But on her other business card, it might say, snowboarder, eater, dreamer, and fresh-air-addict. Selected Quotes: "Building a business is a spiritual practice." - Kelsey Murphy "We'd fire that friend who's always criticizing." - Harmony Slater "Identify primal fears that keep us in our comfort zone." - Kelsey Murphy "It's okay to be bad at something and have fun." - Kelsey Murphy Explore More Episodes: IF you liked this episode, we know you’ll love these too! Unlocking Abundance: Step out of lack and Find True Wealth Miranda Mitchell: Human Design