Osmaan Sharif

We went on a date night to see the new Challengers movie.And there was one line near the end that was very impactful.

“Get your **** courage back.   Now go out there & actually try to win!”

It’s to do with courage … which you 100% would have needed to have to start your business.

BUT ….

Is your courage still as strong as it needs to be to help you experience more growth in the next chapter of your business?

In this week’s podcast, I share more of the context behind that thought-provoking line, along with why courage really matters in business &  some practical tips on how you can keep it consistently high.

Best wishes as always.

Osmaan

Are you ever hard on yourself for not being an instant expert at something new?

It’s time to change that mindset.

In this episode, I delve into the power of having a beginner’s mind and how it can transform your journey.

The Key Mindset Shifts & Takeaways:

1. Setting Realistic Expectations:

– Understand that it’s okay not to know everything right away. Challenge your assumptions and be kind to yourself.

2. Curiosity and Experimentation:

– Embrace curiosity and experimentation. It takes off the pressure and makes the journey more enjoyable.

3. Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset:

– Adopt a growth mindset—believe that effort and learning can lead to success. Remember, everyone starts somewhere.

4. Progress over Perfection:

– Embrace failure as a part of the learning process. Celebrate progress and allow room for iterations.

5. Action Mode:

– Clarity comes from action. Don’t overthink; take steps forward.

6. Setting Aside Ego:

– Be willing to adapt, seek help, and learn at any level. It’s about the journey, not how you appear to others.

7. Patience and Enjoyment:

– Rome wasn’t built in a day. Be patient and enjoy the learning process. Remember why you started.

8. Seeking Help:

– Don’t hesitate to seek guidance from coaches, mentors, or experts. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Enjoy tuning into the episode and as always please reach out to share your key personal take away from it.

Best wishes as always.

Osmaan

Ever heard of Pareto’s Principle?

It’s a game-changer because it helps us to realise that working harder isn’t always the smartest move. In fact, it can often be downright counterproductive!

Why? Because only a small portion of what we do actually makes a big difference. Pareto nailed it when he showed that typically, 20% of our efforts lead to 80% of our results.

Think about it:

– 20% of your marketing efforts often drive a whopping 80% of your sales.

– Just 20% of your services or products usually account for 80% of your best sellers.

– 20% of what you learn and implement usually brings in 80% of the impact.

– 20% of your limiting beliefs and mindset blocks cab account for a whopping 80% of what holds you back!

But without realising it, we could be pouring most of our time, energy, money, and focus into things that barely move the needle.

Let’s change that – for you and your business.

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m diving deep into Pareto’s Principle and giving you practical steps to ensure you’re truly benefiting from those magical numbers—80:20—in the right direction.

I’d love to hear your insights after you look at what you’re doing through this new lens.  You can send me a DM via the links below.

Best wishes as always.

Osmaan

Do you ever think … ‘What was I thinking?!’, when you look back at some of the decisions you’ve made so far in your business?

Especially those situations that when you think about them right now, can you still feel that negative charge or emotions connected to them!

If so, then it’s really likely that you’re current & future decisions will also be influenced by your past too ….. GULP!!

Unless you break free of the attachment & stop living in those past decisions.

You may be thinking, ‘Yeah Osmaan … easier said than done though!’

I promise … you can let go of them today & in simple ways.

There are 5 key things that will help you do just that & these are things that have personally helped me do it & also my coaching clients too.

Here they are for you:   (I recommend listening to the podcast episode to get the full context & examples around them).

1. It’s all a learning experience:

1. • Ask yourself: ‘What can I learn from this that will help me to move forward & let it go?’
   • Keep repeating that & trust what comes up into your mind, until you ‘empty out’

2. Acknowledge that at least you took action!

1. • You could have easily got stuck in taking no action or overthinking things in the past … that wouldn’t’ likely have helped either right?
   •  So celebrate that you are an action taker & it has moved you forward instead of staying stuck in the past.

3. Life isn’t black & white.

• • There really isn’t a ‘bad’ or ‘good’ decision.
  • All decisions have so many interconnected parts.  Plus you really can’t predict what would or could have happened if you choose to do something differently …. it could have been even worse!

4. It’s going to happen again!

• • Honestly, in the future you’ll continue to make ‘rubbish’ decisions & that’s life.
  • Plus a normal part of being a business owner. So it’s time we all normalised that & stop thinking that every decision & action will be perfect.

5. What about all those other positive decisions?

• • It’s so easy to focus on the decisions that we think were ‘mistakes’.
  • But when you give more airtime to those positive decisions that have helped you get to where you are today & you are thankful for, you’ll recognise that you are a good decision maker too & that can stop some of those pesky limiting beliefs & stories eating away at you.

Let me know how it helps you.

Best wishes as always.

Osmaan

I truly want you & your business to THRIVE instead of just surviving.

But there’s a real fine balance in navigating between these 2 zones.

Plus, you definitely want to avoid getting stuck in the warning zone or comfort zone either for too long!

So, how can you ensure that you get yourself in the thriving zone & remain there?

Tune into this short podcast episode today & I’ll share it all with you there.

Best wishes as always.

Osmaan

Feeling constantly busy with an endless to-do list can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling like there’s never enough time to accomplish everything you want.

But it doesn’t have to be that way!

Today, I’d love to help you curate a stop-doing list … instead of adding more to your to-do list.

This simple shift will help you be more productive as you stay focused on what really matters, and it will free you from the constant cycle of ‘busyness’.

Honestly trust me on this … it can make all the difference & helps you to be in the drivers’ seats of what’s best for you & your business.

Tune in to this brief podcast episode where I’ll guide you through the process and provide practical examples to get you started on your journey to greater productivity and freedom.

Enjoy the episode & taking action!

Osmaan

So, last week was the first time I watched The Big Bang Theory … I know … I’m late to the party!

But it got me thinking …  imagine if the creators of that show, or any of our favourite shows for that matter, poured all their time and energy into crafting the perfect episodes, releasing it to the world, and then… that’s it. No more episodes, no more series, no more sharing it again. Sounds ridiculous right, right?

Yet, I see this pattern happening all too often with some business owners.

Instead of sticking with what’s working, especially when it’s getting results, they get bored or lured in by the next shiny thing and jump ship.

That’s why today, I’d love you answer this question:

What’s stronger in your business journey – your staying power or your boredom-bias?

In the latest podcast episode, I bring this concept to life with real examples and outline at least 7 key benefits of why more staying power can really help you & your business.

Best wishes as always,

Osmaan

I know that Mindset can seem intangible because you can’t exactly stick your finger in it.

But you can see the impact of your mindset, especially your beliefs in your results & the things you do & don’t do!

That’s why mindset gremlins & limiting beliefs are one of my favourite things to help my clients crack through.

In today’s podcast episode, I share with you a very practical thing you can do to see help smoke out any ‘upper limits’ … especially around money & what you charge.

You’ll also hear how the powerful question ‘When did I decide that?’ can cause your limiting beliefs to dissolve away very quickly.

Plus I share a very personal story of how a decision I unknowingly made back when I was 6 or 7 years old, was the reason why I would dread Monday afternoons in my first corporate job in M&S.

Enjoy tuning in & more importantly banishing any beliefs that are holding you back as a result.

Best wishes as always.

Osmaan

How often do you draw inspiration from totally different industry to get fresh & unique perspectives?

Recently, whilst strolling through the streets of London, I found myself deeply immersed in an audiobook that did precisely that for me.

So I totally recommend you devour Will Guidara’s book, ‘Unreasonable Hospitality’, as I firmly believe you’ll find some golden nuggets inside that will bring to life subtle yet impactful ways you can WOW your clients even more.

In this podcast episode, I share my 5 key take aways & reflections from the book, including:

• Putting hospitality are the core of everything you do
• Harnessing the power of ambitious goals
• Embracing the fact that continual evolution is the ‘norm’ & accepting that you won’t always get it right … first time!
• The important role people play in your success
• How to leverage your past experiences as a real asset for your current & future business

Enjoy exploring this episode & please share your key actions from it too.

Osmaan