I was invited on to a podcast recently and I thought it might be a good way to get to know me better. Best consumed when running, cooking or stuck in traffic.
Here's a summary...I'm 6'7" but I do fit into any size of earbuds.
Steve Gillson, a digital marketing expert and coach, is Nick's guest in this episode of 'Scaling New Heights Leadership'.
Steve shares his journey from a corporate sales and marketing director in the UK to a stay-at-home dad and digital marketing teacher in France. He discusses the challenges of starting a self-branded business, particularly in the coaching space, and the psychological hurdles involved.
They delve into the importance of having a clear marketing strategy, the necessity of being consistent and authentic, and overcoming the fear of public scrutiny. This does not apply only to launching a coaching business but to any start-up, and also to branding personally for employees of larger companies, to.
Steve emphasizes the importance of experimenting and adapting in the ever-changing digital landscape, and provides insights on finding a balance between competence and confidence in personal branding.
00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights Leadership
00:18 Meet Steve Gilson: From Corporate to Coaching
01:31 The Challenges of Starting a Business
04:48 The Impact of Technology and Instant Gratification
07:06 The Psychology of Self-Branded Businesses
12:18 Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence
21:31 Consistency and Creativity in Marketing
31:07 Final Thoughts and Contact Information