How to Show Up for Your Business – Even When the World Is on Fire

Today’s question is:

“Do I feel weird talking shop while the world seems to be imploding?

Absolutely. But I wonder if it’s time, we had a conversation about the fact that you can show up for your business and still give many, many fucks about what’s happening in the world was floods and everything else, and acknowledge that your energy is better spent taking action. For example, donating, protesting, volunteering than making sure people see that you are.” – Kirsty Fanton

We tackle a bit of a sensitive topic today based on an Insta post that Kirsty made that got quite a lot of response. So it may well be on your mind. Let’s dive in.

In this episode:

Talking shop while the world seems to be imploding. 1.10
Not showing up for business doesn’t help the world. 5.40
Be grounded in your values. 6.30
Put on your own oxygen mask first. 8.25
Go forth and do good in the world. 10.20
A big ethical dilemma. 12.05
Give yourself some credit every now and again. 13.45

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About Business Badassery

Amy’s a conversion copywriter, business coach and serial business owner who’s been reading advice columns since she was nine. With decades of business experience, she’s gotten very good at quickly reading situations and coming up with solutions – especially on the fly. You can find her at amyposner.com

Kirsty’s a launch copywriter and ex-psychotherapist, who’s smack bang in the middle of scaling her business with online courses. She’s good at making sense of human tendencies, selling things with words, and only following the work that feels good. You can find her at kirstyfanton.com

“Amy and Kirsty are wonderful, wise and witty!

I already push myself hard enough so I'm not interested in working with coaches that are going to "crack the whip" and "kick my arse".

Kirsty and Amy both have a gently challenging coaching style. I always left sessions feeling validated, smart and capable but with a clear idea of how to make things even betterer.”

Anna Rogan

Creative Copywriter

“Kirsty seems to have this ability to see things that aren't being said. And then she brings them to light in such a nurturing way.

Amy is direct AND caring all at the same time. It makes it easier for me to get to the point cause I know you'll get to the point when you ask about the things you need more info on.

Together — I love that neither of them hold back when their opinion/suggestion/perspective differs from the other's. It just makes it all so much more valuable.

Also, they’re both so genuine, warm, smart and hilarious. Those 'good' traits just compound when you put the two of them together, ya know?”

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Conversion Copywriter

“All I'd ever heard about Amy was that she's a great coach. Welp, she's a great coach. Knows the right questions to ask to get through the bullshit and get to the root issue.

And my sweet, sweet Kirsty. Using all of her best therapy tricks to keep us moving forward. And making us feel loved :)

Together? Stop. So good. I have never felt so supported.

I think the value in coaching is having someone hold a bigger vision for you than you can see yourself. So having TWO of you hold that for me was extremely motivating.”

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