In this empowering episode, Karena Calhoun, a life business strategist for introverted women, delves into the paralyzing pattern of second-guessing that often hampers entrepreneurial journeys. With her signature enthusiasm and insight, Karena explores how self-doubt can impede progress and offers practical strategies for overcoming it. As the host of the GO BE GREAT podcast and the founder of the Rise and Thrive Womenpreneurs Introverts Community, Karena draws from her own experiences as an...

Welcome to the insightful episode hosted by Karena Calhoun, a renowned life and business strategist. In this session, Karena explores how introverts can excel authentically in sales conversations. Discover actionable tips to build trust and boost conversions, including empathetic engagement, strategic storytelling, and reflective sales processes. Embrace your introverted superpowers and resonate with your ideal clients. Take advantage of scheduling a breakthrough call to personalize your...

Welcome to the Go Be Great Podcast with Coach Karena! In this episode, Karena, a life and business strategist for introverted women entrepreneurs, delves into essential content creation strategies tailored specifically for introverts. Join Karena as she discusses the importance of content mapping, creation, and batching to enhance audience engagement and consistency. Learn how to align your content with audience needs, overcome visibility challenges, and stay true to your introverted nature...

Hello, everyone! I'm Karena Calhoun, your life and business strategist, and today we're diving into a much-needed conversation about balancing a full-time 9-5 job while building a successful side hustle! In this video, we’ll cover: 👍🏾Mindset Shifts: How to view your 9-5 as your first investor in your business journey. 👍🏾Micro Time Strategies: Learn how to leverage small pockets of time for focused, impactful work. 👍🏾High Leverage Activities: Focusing on tasks that bring significant...

Welcome to Today’s Session! In this video, I’m thrilled to guide you through the first essential step to creating your freedom-based business. If you’ve ever dreamt of escaping the nine-to-five grind, this is for you! Join me as we dive into the importance of crafting your escape vision and understanding what personal freedom truly means. **What You’ll Learn:** - How to clarify your "why" for wanting to leave the traditional workforce. - The significance of defining your escape...

In this episode of the Go Be Great with Coach Karena podcast, host Karena Calhoun welcomes a special guest, Gianine Strang, the founder of Movement Medicine. Gianine is a professional dancer, coach, and healer who specializes in helping individuals reclaim their personal power. Together, they discuss the importance of being fully connected to oneself, the process of regaining confidence, and the transformative journey of self-awareness. Gianine shares her personal story of overcoming...

In this episode, I’m diving deep into how introverted women can successfully build and scale their businesses while still working full-time jobs. Balancing life and entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be overwhelming! I’ll share actionable tips for managing your energy, setting boundaries, and leveraging your unique strengths as an introvert to thrive in business and life. If you’re tired of the hustle culture and looking for a more harmonious, fulfilling way to navigate your...

Welcome back to another episode of our 4-week sales series! This week, we’re wrapping things up by tackling one of the most challenging aspects of sales—handling objections. If you've ever struggled with overcoming objections during your sales calls, whether it’s about price, timing, or uncertainty, this video is for you! In this episode, Coach Karena will guide you through: The three major objections most clients bring up. Why objections are not rejections—but opportunities to build...

Struggling with sales as an introvert? Karena Calhoun, a life and business strategist, shares her expert tips on crafting genuine and effective sales pitches. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Understand your ideal client Create a strong opening that grabs attention Clearly articulate the problem your client faces Present your solution in a way that speaks to their needs Leverage social proof to build credibility Close with a clear call to action Discover how to...

In this episode, we're delving into why you're not connecting in sales calls with potential clients. As introverted entrepreneurs, mastering the art of selling is essential to growing our businesses while staying authentic. This month, we're focusing on the sales process, with today’s conversation all about building trust — the foundation of every successful sales call. Tune in every Tuesday at 3:15 PM EST on Facebook as we explore various aspects of sales and help you boost your business...

Welcome to "Go Be Great with Coach Karena!" I'm Karena Calhoun, your life and business strategist for introverted women entrepreneurs. Today, we’re joined by the incredible Meg Hall, a life and leadership coach dedicated to helping others heal from childhood trauma and embrace authentic living. In this episode: Meg shares her journey of overcoming trauma and breaking the cycle of abuse in her family. We discuss the importance of self-worth, authenticity, and the role of therapy and...

Welcome to the community! For those who are new, whether you're catching the live or the replay, I'm Karena Calhoun—Life and Business Strategist, dedicated to helping introverted women thrive both personally and professionally. My strategies are designed for introverts who want to succeed without aggressive sales or overwhelming visibility tactics. However, if you're not an introvert, no worries—you can still benefit from what I offer. In this session, we dive into "Sales for Introverts"...

Welcome to another incredible episode of Go Be Great with Coach Karena! Today, we are thrilled to have the wonderful Jenn Fredericks on the show. Jenn is a Personal Resilience Practitioner and a Prosilience Coach, and she shares her wisdom on how to love and care for the world around us by first taking care of ourselves. In this episode, you’ll learn how to identify and work with your personal energy—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual—to stay balanced and thrive. Whether you’re a...

Welcome to our training episode! In this overview, we delve into the juicy details of sales and selling. Whether you're a seasoned participant or a newbie, make sure to grab your notebook and pen to take insightful notes. Karena Calhoun, a life and business strategist for introverted women entrepreneurs, is excited to provide valuable strategies and techniques that are not only for introverts but are also specifically geared towards introverts. This month, we are focusing on selling with...

In this inspiring episode of Go Be Great with Coach Karena, we're joined by the incredible Keisha Brown, a talented playwright, author, and founder of Think Higher Studios. Keisha shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma, turning personal pain into a mission of empowerment, and using her creative talents to give a voice to others. Keisha opens up about her journey from surviving a childhood marked by domestic violence to becoming a successful playwright and author. She discusses the...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Go Be Great with Coach Karena! I’m thrilled to have the incredible Faith Rivera on the show. Faith is a powerhouse when it comes to driving meaningful change and empowering those who influence others to make a difference in their communities and beyond. Faith shares her unique perspective on why we should run toward change, even when it’s uncomfortable. We discuss the importance of self-awareness and strategic planning in achieving our goals and how...

Are you struggling to boost your online presence and get noticed? In this video, we dive into the crucial mindset shifts you need to make for a visibility breakthrough! 🌟 Discover practical tips, strategies, and real-world advice to overcome mental blocks and confidently present yourself and your business online. Whether you're an introvert or just feeling stuck, these insights will help you elevate your visibility and make a lasting impact. In This Video, You'll Learn: - How to shift your...

Welcome, everyone! Today, we'll explore the power of storytelling for introverted entrepreneurs. We'll cover understanding storytelling, identifying your core message, crafting your personal story, integrating stories into your marketing, engaging your audience, overcoming visibility challenges, and practicing your storytelling. Grab our Ultimate Client Attraction Roadmap to connect with your dream clients! Join our community at Rise and Thrive to conquer visibility challenges and share...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of "Go Be Great with Coach Karena"! Join Coach Karena Calhoun as she sits down with the incredible Lilli Bewley, a dating coach focused on helping women find true love by starting with self-love. In this episode, they dive deep into the importance of loving oneself, setting boundaries, and transforming past pain into purpose. Lilli shares her journey and insights on how to navigate relationships and dating with authenticity and alignment. If...

Hello everyone! Welcome to today's episode on visibility strategies. I'm super excited to share this with you because I know the significant change it can bring to your business. Today, we're diving deep into why your visibility strategy might be incomplete and how to fix it. In this video, we'll cover: - The importance of visibility for every business owner. - The crucial steps to completing your visibility strategy are: Identify, Provide, Engage, Guide, and Amplify. - Practical tips...

Welcome back to another amazing episode of "Go Be Great with Karena Calhoun"! In this episode, we have an incredible guest, Diann Antley, a Forgiveness Strategist, who shares her wisdom and insights on the power of forgiveness and how it can transform your life. Highlights: Diann shares her journey and strategies for not letting external events affect your internal peace. Understanding the deep impact of forgiveness and how to practice it in your daily life. Insights into common...

Welcome to today's episode! Whether you're tuning in from the morning, afternoon, or evening, I'm thrilled to have you here. Today, we're diving into the essential steps you need to take to effectively market your message and make a significant impact as a podcast guest. These seven steps are designed to help you become a confident and influential guest, even if you're an introvert. By following these steps, you’ll enhance your podcast guesting experience and create a lasting impact on...

Struggling to monetize your message in this crowded online space? You're not alone! Especially as an introvert, all that "out there" advice can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unseen. But what if there was a way to leverage your introverted strengths and turn your message into profit? In this episode, Coach Karena shares 4 powerful, introvert-friendly strategies to help you: Crack the code on your audience's dialect (it's not about generic advice!) ️ Master the art of "strategic...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Go Be Great podcast with Coach Karena! Today, we're thrilled to have Daina Gardiner, a holistic nutritionist, joining us all the way from the beautiful Nicaragua. In this episode, we dive deep into Dana's inspiring journey from Canada to Nicaragua, exploring how the tranquil lifestyle and local cuisine have transformed her life. Dana shares her passion for holistic nutrition, detailing her own battle with chronic fatigue syndrome and how she...