The Gutsy Boss with Becky Mollenkamp

Check out the Season 10 trailer for Here’s What I Learned with Jacki Hayes, a fellow member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective. This season is built around real experiments. Jacki isn’t just talking about ideas. She’s inviting coaches and service providers to assign her an actual experiment from their area of expertise. She runs it in her business, then they come back together to break down what worked, what didn’t, and what the results actually show. If you like practical insight, honest reflection, and learning from real-world tests instead of polished theories, this season is worth a listen. Find the show wherever you listen to podcasts or visit https://www.jackihayes.co/podcast

Our friend Nicole just dropped the trailer for her new podcast Just Rest — and we're SOOO excited! We’re both part of the Feminist Podcast Collective, and watching this show come to life has been such a joy. Just Rest is for people who care deeply, work hard, and are tired of being told burnout is just the price of caring. This podcast is all about rest as resistance, sustainable change, and staying human in a grind-obsessed world. It’s thoughtful, grounded, and deeply compassionate — the kind of show that feels like a long exhale. Give the trailer a listen, then rate & review if it resonates. It makes a huge difference for indie, values-driven podcasts. 🎧 https://justrest.buzzsprout.com

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When confrontation (or conflict) feels negative, you tend to avoid it. In this episode, I'm getting candid about my own fear of conflict, and sharing some helpful tips for managing this very common issue. Mentioned in this episode: Black-and-white thinking worksheet (free)2023 Accountability Groups Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast

I'm letting go of perfectionism this week (see my recent episodes on the topic) and going off-script to share my random thoughts about the power of having communities in your life. Mentioned in this episode: 2023 Accountability GroupsHow to start a mastermind group Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast

Perfect isn't possible, and yet you can't seem to stop yourself from trying to achieve it. Ready to let go of perfectionism (and its negative side effects)? Business mindset coach Becky Mollenkamp shares 10 strategies that can help. Mentioned in this episode: "Mindset" by Carol DweckRAIN method from Tara Brach Free mindfulness exercisesSelf-care spectrum Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast

What in the world makes a person strive for perfection even when they know it's not possible? Business mindset coach Becky Mollenkamp shares the most common causes of perfectionism. Mentioned in this episode: Free Get Sh*t Done workbook and audio series Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast

Not sure if perfectionism may be at the heart of some (or many) of your mindset struggles? Wonder if it's what's holding you back from greater success? Even if you think there's no way you're a perfectionist, listen to this episode. Business mindset coach Becky Mollenkamp shares 10 signs of perfectionism that you might not expect. Not all perfectionists are Type A overachievers! Mentioned in this episode: Gutsy Guide to Imposter Syndrome Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast

Coach Becky Mollenkamp has been running a business since 2005, and along the way she's made plenty of mistakes. In this candid episode, she shares 10 of the biggest—and what she learned from them. Mentioned in this episode: beckymollenkamp.com/quizDeveloping a CEO MindsetWhy You Need to Talk Like a BossHow to Start a Mastermind GroupImposter Syndrome Isn't a Mindset IssueWandering Aimfully business coaching program Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast

The "Hedonic treadmill" may be why you struggle with feeling (and staying) happy. Learn what it is, why it matters, and how to manage it from coach Becky Mollenkamp. Check out my Gutsy Guides Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast

I've been keeping a secret and now I'm spilling the beans. This news affects my business ... and means some cool new products that might help you! Mentioned in this episode: Check out the new Gutsy Guides and my other products Learn about my new CEO Coaching offer Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast

Think your pain only "counts" if it's worse than other people's problems? In this episode, learn what comparative suffering is, why we do it, and how to stop it. Mentioned in this episode: A Word About PatriarchyWeaponized Gratitude Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp

You've probably heard someone say, "that's a story you're telling yourself" or been told that you can "rewrite your narrative." But what does it mean and how do you actually do it? Becky shares her step-by-step process using her feminist self-coaching model. Mentioned in this episode: Get the feminist Self-Coaching Model Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp

Think you don't have enough time? Listen to learn about Einstein Time and how a shift in your understanding of time could dramatically improve how you feel about time. Mentioned in this episode: "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp

Feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp shares how she deals with feeling overwhelmed and behind on everything. Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp

I read *a lot* of self-help and related non-fiction books (thanks largely to being part of a feminist book club that provides accountability for finishing 1-2 books per month). Today, I'm sharing 10 of my favorites and why I recommend each of them. Links to buy the books on Amazon are below: Mentioned in this episode: “The Big Leap” by Gay Hendricks“Patriarchy Stress Disorder” by Valerie Rein“All About Love” by bell hooks“Sister Outsider” by Audre Lorde“My Grandmother’s Hands” by Resma Menakem“Wisdom of Your Body” by Hillary McBride“The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel Van der Kolk“The Body is Not an Apology” by Sonya Renee Taylor“Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle“You Belong” by Sebene Selassie Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp

"The Model" for self-coaching is very popular, and can also be very harmful. Learn why I think this model, based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, is unhelpful and how I've re-imagined it through an intersectional feminist lens. Mentioned in this episode: Free download: A Feminist Model for Self-Coaching Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp

Learn about the See-Hear-Love process I use to coach my clients—and myself—through challenging situations. I walk you through it using a real example from my own life. Mentioned in this episode: Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Gutsy Creative Circle Book a call with Becky Mollenkamp 5 Ways to Feel Better Part 1 5 Ways to Feel Better Part 2 Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp

The world exalts extroversion, so how do you get ahead as an introvert? The first step is choosing a new vision for how things *should* be. Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Mentioned in this episode: Learn about CliftonStrengths (formerly StrengthsFinder)Book a CliftonStrengths coaching package

Improving your life can happen in small doses. Instead of thinking bigger, consider the small changes you can implement right now. Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp Mentioned in this episode: Mavogel sleep mask Feminist book club boxBecca Murray on TikTokmindful closet on InstagramHow to plan a solo hotel retreatCliftonStrengths (formerly StrengthsFinder) Myers Briggs Type Indictator1 Second EverydayChatbooks Zenni Glasses Zeelool GlassesDo less to be more productive