This week I’m speaking with one of my Grow, Serve & Shine clients, Helen Johnson. Helen is a Yoga Teacher, Yoga Studio owner, mother of two and a Registered Nurse. After spending most of her professional career as a Clinical Nurse Educator, she is passionate about designing and delivering meaningful Yoga programs that are based on experiential and scientific evidence. Helen creates specialised programs to support people through pregnancy, birth and the early years of being a parent,...

This week I’m speaking with the author of ‘Bad Yogi,’ Alice Williams. We talk writing, teaching, studying, surviving and growing through the stages of becoming Yoga teachers. And there are load of great detours along the way. Enjoy this conversation, and follow Alice on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alice_v_williams/ Book in for a conversation with me about working together in Grow, Serve & Shine 1:1 coaching here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching Access LOADS...

Welcome back to a brand new season of the show! Today I’ve got three funk-busters for three common Yoga biz funks, just in case you’ve forgotten how freaking amazing you are! Access LOADS of episodes you’ve not heard before over on Patreon with a 7-day FREE trial! Access them on Patron here: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Chandra had 27 wives. When he focussed all his love and affection on just one—Rohini—things got dicey. Today I’m extrapolating this out to your business and how this parable can present financial risk and unnecessary stress and regression. But don’t worry! Siva has a solution that can make biz better, safer and much more synced with your cycles! Sign up for my ‘amazing Retreats’ course: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/amazingretreats Access LOADS of episodes you’ve not heard before over on...

Sometimes we all need a little perspective on the things we do on the regular. It can be hard to maintain objectivity with the business basics when we are just trying to tick them off the list! Thanks to my 1:1 clients, I’ve compiled three tips that might be useful in casting a fresh eye over things you do every week to make sure they’re still as powerful as they can be. Sign up for my ‘amazing Retreats’ course: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/amazingretreats Access LOADS of episodes you’ve...

Here’s Part 2 of my Retreat Series. I’m breaking down what to do month-by-month re the marketing for your retreat, with a few extra gems thrown in for good measure. Also, because I’m inspired with the success some of my clients are having with retreats at the moment, I’m relaunching my Retreats training program. It’s a STEAL and seriously awesome content, which I’ll be teaching live for the first time in years. Here’s the link to check it out:...

Thanks to Terry for proposing this week’s topic. I’ve got 5 tips for kicking off your first retreat and a LOT of stories from my first few (hint: what NOT to do!). Also, because I’m inspired with the success some of my clients are having with retreats at the moment, I’m relaunching my Retreats training program. It’s a STEAL and seriously awesome content, which I’ll be teaching live for the first time in years. Here’s the link to check it out:...

I’ve just had a GORGEOUS 4-day retreat to celebrate my birthday. Solo retreats are an important but sometimes scary part of staying filled up and inspired in business. This week I’ve got 5 tips for you if you also like the idea of creating your own retreat. Enjoy! REMINDER: Sign up for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat TODAY and you’ll receive the Early Bird option! Just 4 places left! https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats Access LOADS of episodes you’ve not heard before over on Patreon...

It’s my BIRTHDAY! What better way to celebrate than drop this bonus episode, a conversation with Dr Mia Cobb, about why we need to NEVER do, share or teach Puppy Yoga. As well as being a Research Fellow at the Animal Welfare Science Centre at the University of Melbourne, Mia is also my bestest childhood friend AND the reason I started doing Yoga over 40 years ago! Enjoy this convo where we talk important stuff: animal welfare, pet rabbits and the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack! Read Mia’s article...

What a treat to speak with Sophia Gittings, Founder of South African-based ‘Free Spirit Wellness’ on her journey to Yoga and beyond, fostering community, choosing the perfect project partners and following your heart when it comes to professional development. As well as being a private client of mine, Sophia has also been on the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat and she shares some kind words about that, too. Learn about her 30-day challenge here:...

In case you missed joining us live last night for the final info session for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat 2024, here is the audio replay. I’m sharing some special heart-felt memories from my original trip to this special place, as well as all the reasons why I think it might be the perfect reset and renew for you and your biz in 2024. ALSO: Sign up for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat BEFORE Thursday night and you’ll receive the Early Bird option as well as $500 of 1:1 coaching with me...

Are you ready to deliver a compelling, relatable and inspiring signature talk? No? Well these 5 tips will get you well on your way! Also, make sure you sign up for the FINAL info session for the 2024 Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat happening THIS WEEK here: http://eepurl.com/iwele2 Access LOADS of episodes you’ve not heard before over on Patreon with a 7-day FREE trial! Access them on Patron here: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

No new show this week in the main feed, but you can access LOADS of episodes you’ve not heard before over on Patreon with a 7-day FREE trial! Access them on Patron here: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald And a reminder that Retreat Early Bird registrations end soon. Learn more about that here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats

Last week 2 of my Keep Growing Masterminders ran info sessions for the Retreats they are running soon. Both info sessions resulted in new people signing up... so I thought we should talk about how to make retreat info sessions work for you, too! Also, a heads up that there is NO podcast next week. Sign up to Patreon to access a bonus episode there instead! Support the show by becoming a Patron here: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Sanjaya is a critical, but often overlooked, character in The Bhagavad Gita. Today I’ve got 4 ways to consider Sanjaya’s divine gift in decision-making in life and business. Oh, and I spend quite a bit of time describing my meltdown in Jaipur. Sorry/not sorry. Enjoy! Support the show by becoming a Patron here: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Each time the Keep Growing Mastermind meets for a group coaching call, I ask every member to report 5 statistics. In this episode I’ll run through each one and explain why I think you should be keeping an eye on these 5 things, too! Register for the Keep Growing Mastermind here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/keepgrowing Support the show by becoming a Patron here: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Virginia Wolf wrote of ‘killing the Angel of the House’ in her wonderful ‘Professions for Women’ speech of 1931. In this episode let’s explore where you might be surrendering to your own angel, and seeking to please, pander and push down your own needs for the (perhaps) benefits of your students and colleagues. We’ll also look to Sita for inspiration. Sita who put up with #alot before finally telling her man to jam it and choosing herself. Register for the Keep Growing Mastermind (and...

I’ve got a great interview for you today! Louise Edwards and Justine Thompson join me to talk about how to create an international retreat as a rewarding, balanced and FUN collaboration. If you’ve been burned by a business relationship becoming sour before, or you’re ready to embark on a joint venture and want to get it right from the jump, you’re going to love this! Learn more about Lou and Justine’s retreat with these...

Anger is a powerful force that when understood and channelled can bring around great change and help us achieve our goals. In this episode we’ll look at two angry people in the Mahabharata who didn’t do this and one who did. And I’ve got 4 steps to help you use your own anger for better seats instead of black fingernails (or good instead of evil!) Enjoy! Buy a single coaching session with me here: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5/n0nk2665x1h Support the show by becoming a Patron here:...

Do you have a copy of ‘Think and Grow Rich’ on your bookshelf? Throw it out! In this episode I’m sharing how that book and it’s guidance kept me radically under-earning for WAY TOO LONG and what I did to change it. I’m also sharing two things I do in my business to keep money flowing in a reliable and safe way. Also, remember to sign up for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat. The Super Early Bird ends Wednesday night. Learn all about the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat here:...

Recently a friend of mine was lamenting how she didn’t get the people signed up to her coaching program that she’d hoped. Despite sharing info about her offer to a room full of interested people, she hadn’t sold one place. In this episode I’ve got 5 tips that will help her - and you! - feel more comfortable when it comes to the point in your in-person event where you get to ‘sell’. Learn all about the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats Support the...

Didn’t sell the tickets you wanted to, and not sure what to do? This week I’m answering Danielle’s question about when and how to know if something should be pursued or abandoned. I’ve got an overall premise and a consideration for you, and then 4 ways to make the most of going ahead with something that is undersubscribed. Sign up for my Facebook Ads Training for FREE here: http://eepurl.com/iqkQsw Buy a 1:1 Facebook coaching session here: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5/n0nk2665x1h Learn...

Got final questions before signing up for my amazing Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat? This is the replay of the info session where I’m going through what you can expect from the retreat as well as answering many of the frequently asked questions. Remember: the super early bird rate goes away at the end of this month. If you have any more questions that I didn’t cover, or you just want to chat, reach out! Learn all about the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat here:...

Parvati was at a T-intersection: turn one way into ‘meh’ and ‘sorry for myself’ or turn the other on to the f*ck-yeah, pleather pants, air guitar superhighway? Back comb your hair, pull out your air guitar and get yourself together, drifter. Let’s make this happen! Sign up for my Facebook Ads Training for FREE here: http://eepurl.com/iqkQsw Support the show by becoming a Patron here: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald Learn all about the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat here:...

OK, so maybe you haven’t had two business rivals spring from your earwax… but perhaps you do feel like you’ve been hammering away at something in your business to no avail. If you do, you’re in luck! Today Hayagriva reminds us about the importance of thinking on your feet and being playful and ethically wily when what you’ve been doing just isn’t working. Support the show by becoming a Patron here: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald Learn all about the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat here:...