Alise Saunders on Entrepreneurship and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome!

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About the Guest(s):

Alise Saunders is a dynamic business and mindset transformation coach, author, and speaker. She runs Alise Saunders Financial Services, which offers a variety of expert bookkeeping and advisory services to help clients realize their dream lifestyles. With a robust corporate background that includes roles such as Controller and Human Resource Director for Hilton Hotel Corporation, Elise has also served as a Regional Director of Revenue for luxury hotel brands. Now, she dedicates her time to helping business owners navigate challenges like imposter syndrome and cashflow management. Alise Saunders, along with her husband Greg, has embraced a digital nomad lifestyle, traveling extensively and sharing her expertise remotely.

Episode Summary:

In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris Voss welcomes Alise Saunders, a business and mindset transformation coach and founder of Elise Saunders Financial Services. Alise shares her journey from a corporate life encumbered by health issues to becoming a thriving digital nomad and successful entrepreneur. Chris and Alise delve into key topics such as overcoming imposter syndrome, the benefits of a digital nomad lifestyle, and practical business efficiency tips. This episode provides listeners with invaluable advice on how to transform their mindset and business strategies for greater success.

Alise discusses her approach to helping clients overcome imposter syndrome, highlighting the importance of reprogramming negative beliefs and embracing a mindset of empowerment. She talks about her varied work with different businesses, from large corporations to small local ventures, assisting them with everything from bookkeeping to goal setting and employee management. One notable conversation involves a client’s expensive audio-visual strategy and how Alise advocates for achieving success without unnecessary expenses. This episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to enhance their business acumen and personal growth.

Key Takeaways:

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Elise outlines strategies for overcoming self-doubt and negative beliefs, emphasizing the importance of adopting empowering thoughts.

Digital Nomad Lifestyle: Insights into the freedom and fulfillment that come with a digital nomad lifestyle and practical advice for aspiring nomads.

Efficient Business Practices: Tips on avoiding unnecessary expenses and the importance of focusing on strategic actions that truly enhance business success.

Goal Setting and Achievement: Practical steps for setting and achieving ambitious business goals, tailored to diverse financial conditions.

Embracing Authenticity: The significance of aligning business practices with personal moral codes and values to create a fulfilling and successful entrepreneurial journey.

Notable Quotes:

“Imposter syndrome is where that voice in your head wakes up and says, ‘You are not enough. You don’t deserve to be here.'” – Alise Saunders

“The biggest thing is to step away from the shoulds, right? So much even of imposter syndrome is built around all of the things that society says that we should be doing as entrepreneurs.” – Alise Saunders

“I have stepped away from many lab businesses due to animal testing; it’s not within my moral code. It’s my business, I don’t have to sacrifice who I am to get business.” – Alise Saunders

“I’ve never been more free, I’ve never been more full, I’ve never been more joyous and happy in my own life than traveling and running my business virtually on the road.” – Alise Saunders

“Belief systems are what shape us, make us up, and help guide us through life. What we believe is what we achieve.” – Chris Voss