Get Out of Your Own Way: The Power of Leaning on Others for Clarity

In this episode of "Get Over Your Shit," host Malinda Watt delves into the transformative power of asking for help in business. Struggling with a tangled web of ideas and projects, she recounts her journey from confusion to clarity, thanks to the insightful guidance of a business strategist named Cora-Lynn. Malinda emphasizes that seeking external perspectives isn't a sign of weakness but a strategic move crucial to overcoming overthinking and gaining clarity.

Key Takeaways:

• Clarity through Collaboration: Collaborating with a strategist can provide fresh insights that help untangle complex ideas, leading to a clearer business roadmap.
• Value of External Perspectives: Sometimes, others can identify the value and opportunities in your work that you may overlook.
• Permission to be Vulnerable: Sharing unfinished work can be daunting but is key to growth and development.
• Action on Feedback: Implementing insights gathered from others can spearhead progress and efficacy in business ventures.
• Redefining Asking for Help: Seeking help is portrayed not as a weakness but as a proactive strategy for personal and professional development.

Episode Resources:

• Instagram of Cora-Lynn: https://www.instagram.com/coralynnhazelwood
• Website of Cora-Lynn: https://www.scalingbydesign.com/

"Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness. It's a strategic decision."

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Hosted by Malinda Watt
Edited by Chris @ Wider View Studios
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Transcript

0:00:00 - (Malinda Watt): Hello and welcome to get over your Shit, the podcast dedicated to helping digital course creators, entrepreneurs and small business owners stop overthinking and start executing. I'm Melinda Watt, your host and fellow overthinker, here to guide you through the maze of self doubt and procrastination that keeps us from reaching our full potential. Today, we're diving into a topic that hits close to home for me the power of asking for help and the clarity that comes when you let someone else take a look at your business.

0:00:32 - (Malinda Watt): If you've ever felt like your ideas are tangled in a web of confusion, or you've been so deep in your work that you can't see the opportunities staring you in the face, this episode is for you. So let's get into it. Let me start by sharing a story my own A few months ago, I reached a point where I felt like I was drowning in ideas. Thank you, ChatGPT. I had content I'd created courses I'd partially developed and outlines for projects that were meant to take my business to the next level.

0:01:06 - (Malinda Watt): But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't see. I couldn't seem to pull myself far back enough to see the big picture or figure out how all the pieces could fit together. I was stuck. Not because I didn't have the knowledge or the tools, but because I was too close to everything I'd spent so much time creating, and I just couldn't pull myself far enough back to see the bigger picture. My overthinking was in full gear and I was spinning my wheels trying to figure it out on my own.

0:01:39 - (Malinda Watt): Sound familiar? It was then that I made the decision to reach out to someone who could help me step back and see things more clearly. Enter Cora-Lynn, a business strategist whose role was to help me look at everything with fresh eyes. We connected over zoom, sat down for an intensive session where we sifted through all the ideas and content I'd created over the years. It was a vulnerable moment for me, sharing everything I'd been working on, even the unfinished or messy bits.

0:02:12 - (Malinda Watt): But it was exactly what I needed. Cora-Lynn asked the right questions, highlighted patterns I hadn't noticed, and helped me uncover opportunities and funnels hidden within the content I already had what I once saw as disconnected pieces started to form a cohesive whole, and suddenly a clear roadmap began to emerge. It wasn't just about gaining clarity, it was about giving myself permission to let someone else guide me, letting go of the overthinking and self criticism, telling myself I should know this I should be able to figure it out was transformative.

0:02:49 - (Malinda Watt): I realized there was a major disconnect in how I was trying to speak to the people I wanted to serve, especially at various price points. I struggled to find a way to show up on social media that resonated with my audience without potentially alienating them or missing opportunities to connect with higher ticket Done for you clients. So let's talk about the mental hurdles that come with asking for help for me, and maybe for you too. There's often this underlying feeling that I should be able to figure this out on my own.

0:03:22 - (Malinda Watt): After all, it's my business, right? But here's what I learned. Sometimes being too close to your work is the exact thing that holds you back when you're overwhelmed. Our judgment gets clouded. We overthink, second guess, and keep reworking the same ideas instead of moving forward. Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness. It's a strategic decision. It's saying, I care enough about this vision to invest in a fresh perspective.

0:03:54 - (Malinda Watt): My time working with Cora-Lynn taught me a few important lessons I want to share with you. Your ideas have more potential than you realize. I was sitting on content that had the potential to serve as the foundation for funnels and offers I had not even considered. Sometimes it takes someone else's perspective to help you see the value in what you've already created. Clarity comes from collaboration.

0:04:19 - (Malinda Watt): Having someone to bounce ideas off, refine strategies with, and even point out what doesn't align is incredibly powerful. Give yourself grace. We put so much pressure on ourselves to have it all figured out, but asking for help is one of the smartest moves you can make. It doesn't mean you're failing, it means you're growing. So how can you get out of your own way and start asking for help? Here are a few steps.

0:04:48 - (Malinda Watt): 1. Identify where you're stuck. Be honest with yourself about the areas where you're spinning your wheels. 2. Reach out to the right people. Whether it's a strategist, mentor, or even a trusted friend, find someone who can provide clarity and constructive feedback. 3. Be open to vulnerability. Sharing your ideas, even the unfinished ones, can feel scary. But remember, collaboration isn't about judgment.

0:05:14 - (Malinda Watt): It's about growth. 4. Take action on feedback. It's not enough to listen. You have to implement what you learned. Start small and build from there. Getting out of your own way isn't about working harder or trying to do everything yourself. It's about stepping back, giving yourself grace, and trusting that the right guidance can unlock incredible clarity and momentum. I'M so grateful I took the step and worked with Cora-Lynn. It wasn't just about gaining clarity for my business.

0:05:45 - (Malinda Watt): It was a reminder that asking for help is one of the most powerful things you can do as an entrepreneur. If you're feeling stuck, I want to challenge you to take one small step today. Reach out to someone who can help. Whether it's a strategist, a mentor or even a peer, Clarity might just be one conversation away. And if you'd like to connect with Cora-Lynn, I'm going to leave a link in the show notes to her Instagram account as well as her website.

0:06:14 - (Malinda Watt): Thank you for tuning in to this episode of get over your Shit. If you found this helpful, be sure to subscribe. Share this episode with a fellow overthinker and leave a review. Your feedback helps the podcast grow and reach more people who need to hear this message. Until next time, Remember, progress over perfection. You've got this.