“Wouldn’t it be amazing if you had Dedicated Time every Week to Work on your business and to Learn with People Who Are Running Successful Businesses Like Yours?”
Imagine what could happen in your business if you had dedicated time to learn and work on your business each week. What would your results be at this time next year if you took time to get really clear on what you want and take action to move towards your vision? What if you had a roadmap with resources you could come back to again and again along with live support to implement your ideas and navigate the challenges?
Maybe you have heard yourself say, “Okay, so I hired a book keeper, a social media manager and I have a few staff but I thought delegating was supposed to make things easier for me? I am still answering questions and emails constantly and I wonder if I will ever get to put my feet up and enjoy a vacation?”
Or…”We are hitting our targets of close to $200K this quarter, but things are really hard now because my parent’s health is declining and I feel so guilty that I am not closer to help.”
You find the group who nod their heads in understanding. They get it. Instead of looking at you with judgment or telling you to just “focus on what matters”, you receive clear guidance around how to solve your particular challenge. You get to hear what other owners are facing in their business that helps you realize, these problems aren’t as unique as you thought and you don’t have to solve it on your own.
Sounds pretty awesome right?
That’s what the Anchored Leadership Academy is for. You will receive a combination of pre-recorded video training along with live Q&A sessions each week. All modules contain a workbook to support and integrate the material into your business. Kari Lotzien, Business and Leadership Coach will be leading and facilitating all sessions. Combine this with an awesome group of entrepreneurs operating businesses at your level.
“I don’t feel my business has your fingerprint but you shadowed me to create what I needed. You knew how to come alongside and make it mine. I never felt you pushing your own ideas or vision onto me but you took my glasses and helped me to see my vision with your perspective.”
In the Anchored Leadership Academy you will receive:
- 10 Pre-recorded video training modules broken into manageable lessons
- Corresponding workbooks to integrate the learning into your life and business.
- Ongoing access to these trainings and workbooks after the 10 week session. You will likely want to go back to them again.
- 10 Weekly Live Training Sessions to support the integration of the video modules. Kari will answer questions and facilitate discussion on key topics from the training.
- All members will receive a recording of the live sessions but are encouraged to attend live if possible.
- Topics will include
- Setting A Clear Vision – for your business and life
- Assessing your Current Situation
- Regulating Your Energy – how to move to responding rather than reacting.
- Communication Skills– Verbal and Non verbal awareness
- Clear Priorities and Energy Management
- Brand Development – considering areas of specialty or changes in brand as the team or business grows
- Team Building
- Hiring and Recruiting
- Role Descriptions
- Onboarding Well
- Evaluation and Touchpoints
- When there is conflict or tension
- Delegating Well
- Systems that Work – building for succession
- It is suggested that participants plan for 2.5-3 hours a week for 10 weeks to optimize learning and implementation of concepts. If participants fall behind they will have access to all modules and lessons after the 10 weeks. This will allow flexibility if you want to spend more time on modules that are currently relevant.
“The first thing that comes to mind when I think about our journey is safety. You are a safe place to bring all aspects of personal and business. Thoughts, plans, dreams and the mundane issues.”
Who exactly will be in this group?
This group will be curated by myself, Kari Lotzien, Business & Leadership Coach and CEO of Be The Anchor. I have over 20 years experience in starting, building and successfully selling my own business. My background in occupational therapy provided formal training around setting clear goals and developing plans, mentorship, communication skills and learning to stay anchored no matter what is happening around you. I work with entrepreneurs to create the business and life they crave.
We are looking for visionary entrepreneurs. You know that your business is not just about making money and paying bills. It is your vehicle to make the world a little better place. You provide a service to your customers that makes their life a little better and a little easier.
But you can’t change the world if you are exhausted and drowning in emails.
This group will not be linked to certain industries – we would love to have insurance brokers, realtors, lawyers, private health clinic owners and tradespeople. The common thread is that everyone in the group is dedicated to building the “people part” of their business – customer service, building teams, improving your own leadership and communication.
This is a leadership program. We will be focusing specifically on how to be stronger and clearer leaders. Each week there will be a recorded training on a specific area of leadership. This is meant to guide discussion and reflection for the live session that week. Members will be able to ask questions and dive deeper into the training or leadership challenges they are facing in their businesses. (bad google review, customer service complaints, how to hire for the right fit or anything else that comes up).
Feeling a bit hesitant?
Look, no one wants to be the jerk complaining about the beginner in the room who’s trying to solve problems you solved years ago, nor do you want to be the top dog in the room who’s making the most money and has the most experience.
But if you’ve had those problems before, I feel you. I’ve been you.
This is a community where you can build deep, lasting connections with people who genuinely understand the challenges (and opportunities!) that come with running a business like yours.
You do get to talk about what’s hard and what is working. You still get to want something a little different, a little more, even though you’re already doing really well. And if you are still reading this far, I can guarantee you have the fortitude to do this!
Here are a few more key points to ask if this is a great fit for you…
- You are not at the start up phase where you’re trying to see if this business is actually viable.
- You might be a solopreneur or have a team but either way you are not doing everything yourself anymore. This might include outsourcing or employees. It might be going quite smoothly or you might still have that nagging thought that it is often easier to just do it yourself.
- You have worked hard but you know deep down that this level of grind and time is not sustainable long term.
- You might be seeing the impact of your business on your family or friendships.
- You might be noticing the stress taking a toll on your own health – headaches, struggles with sleeping, aches and pains, elevated blood pressure.
In this group you could admit, “Hey, I just landed a huge new contract (client/project) that I was so excited about. Now that it comes time to execute, I feel sick. I don’t have the resources to pull this off, my team is super reluctant but I don’t want to blow it. How do I get my team on board?”
Or how about, “I know that I do a great job. I am paid very well but I just don’t want to put in as many hours anymore. I thought by now things would be getting easier. Somedays, I want to pack it in.”
Or this sticky situation, “I have a team member who has been with me for years but they just don’t seem to be doing the work we need to move forward. I can’t let them go but I am getting irritated with them more and more. I feel used.”
It can be hard to find a safe space to really open up about these things when you are “captain of the ship.” You can’t talk about it with your staff. Your family and friends might not get it or give advice that is not what you are looking for. Or worse yet, they are tired of hearing you talk about work all the time.
“I cannot say enough good things about Kari. She has helped me not only in business but also personally. She helped me with everything from how to have hard conversations, to the careful wording of an employment ad or email. Kari is incredibly understanding and I felt she truly cared about me and my business.”
“I cannot say enough about the coaching I have received. It started with helping to develop my resume and led to me working hard to fulfill my dream of teaching what I have learned in over 25 years as a massage therapist and business owner. Every time I get over excited, Kari carefully reigns me in making sure it aligns with my goals and vision for my future. I can’t recommend her enough, it will be the best decision you will make.”
Here’s what’s included in the Anchored Leadership Academy
- Date: November 16 – January 25 (10 weeks) – There is no session December 28 2023 to allow for holiday breaks.
- Video modules will be released Fridays starting Nov 10.
- Live training and Q&A sessions will start Nov 16
- Live time is tentatively Thursday at 9-10:00 am MST but could change based on the timezones of those who join
Themes + possible outcomes include:
- Being able to lean on your team more, and take that holiday you keep talking about
- Building your team – right people, right seats
- Love your brand
- Network with confidence – right people with the right opportunities
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Create systems that give your time and energy back
- Make more money while working less time
- Change your focus – spend time on what lights you up
- Deliver feedback and manage hard conversations with clarity
- Build your communication skills – far beyond the basics!
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