Honestly Series

Ariana Mara

The Honestly Series, hosted by Ariana Mara, features hot topics related to starting, running, and growing an expertise-business online. Ariana has been a mentor and consultant to CEOs and senior leaders of successful businesses worldwide in the last two decades. The podcast covers business strategies for expertise businesses, methods to increase your business performance, strategies and techniques to create visibility to accelerate your growth, and the mindset that helps you maintain your motivation and level up when the time comes. Burnout and fatigue are not unfamiliar for small business owners, even with 8 figure revenues. Vitamins and healthy eating are one part of the equation. Resilience and mental toughness are equally important because the business owner is the heart and soul of the business, so your mental strength is one key to the success of your business. The podcast also features, from time to time, badass women from the Feminine Brilliance podcast series. read less

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S1E21 - Reasons why people fail

S1E21 - Reasons why people fail

In this episode, Ariana shares a story that triggered today’s podcast, and a list of typical reasons why people fail. We all think differently when it comes to success or failure, and we all consider different things when we judge our performance. Some practice self-reflection to figure out the reasons, others like to move on as quickly as possible. In today’s episode, Ariana also talks about a habit she developed to learn from her mistakes, and the mistakes she made as well.

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S1E21 - Reasons why people fail

S1E21 - Reasons why people fail

In this episode, Ariana shares a story that triggered today’s podcast, and a list of typical reasons why people fail. We all think differently when it comes to success or failure, and we all consider different things when we judge our performance. Some practice self-reflection to figure out the reasons, others like to move on as quickly as possible. In today’s episode, Ariana also talks about a habit she developed to learn from her mistakes, and the mistakes she made as well.

S1E20 - About thought leadership

S1E20 - About thought leadership

Today’s episode of the Honestly Series is the 3rd in the Thought Leadership for Creating Authority Series. Ariana talks about Thought Leadership and what can help you become a thought leader. While it is a widespread belief that it is enough to share your knowledge on the internet to create authority for your business, there are distinctive characteristics to thought leadership. Why do people listen to some while not to others? Is it about what you say or how you say it? Perhaps both? Listen to this episode if you want to know more.

S1E19 - We are in this together! The connection between effective teamwork and mindful communication

S1E19 - We are in this together! The connection between effective teamwork and mindful communication

Today’s episode is about the innate desire for connection, and how mindful communication influences the behaviours of individuals in groups and in teams. Ariana also talks about sharing workload and structuring tasks supported by mindful communication, and how that impacts the effectiveness of teamwork. This episode touches on the importance of openness and mindfulness in building work relationships that promote better mental health and allows for a quick insight into why mindful communication is not only about adhering to fundamental values.

S1E18 - To niche or not to niche? Marketing tactics of expertise businesses

S1E18 - To niche or not to niche? Marketing tactics of expertise businesses

Ariana today speaks about marketing tactics expertise-based businesses use to increase their visibility. This episode is the 2nd in the series of four episodes digging into How Thought Leadership Increases the Positive Impact of Marketing Efforts for Expertise Businesses, such as coaching, consulting, advisors, counselors, knowledge-based service providers, online educators. This episode will uncover mistakes many expertise-based business owners make in social media and while creating content. Ariana also answers the question of whether it is worth to niche at all.

S1E17 - Consulting, marketing, thought leadership

S1E17 - Consulting, marketing, thought leadership

In this episode of the Honestly Series, Ariana talks about how thought leadership increases the positive impact of marketing efforts of expertise-based businesses. She gives an insight into how consulting and other expertise-based businesses, marketing, and thought leadership are interlaced and what influences these different elements are to practice on each other.

S1E16 - How to Build a Successful Career

S1E16 - How to Build a Successful Career

In today’s episode, Ariana answers questions related to choosing and building a career. Beyond usual answers, Ariana shares guidance that helped her clients in transforming their professional lives significantly within a shorter period. Ariana shares a concept you can use to decide what career path to follow and also explains how a choice of your career path can make you happier.

S1E15 - Is everyday problem solving an entrepreneur mindset?

S1E15 - Is everyday problem solving an entrepreneur mindset?

Business owners are no strangers to problem-solving. Some live as undercover firefighters, spending most of their time solving one tactical problem after another. Where does it lead? Burnout. When you do that, it is essentially a flag for your business. Today’s episode of the Honestly Series answers questions about creativity and problem-solving, highlights what behaviors help you better concentrate on what matters, be a better problem-solver while reducing stress factors in your life and provides pointers for creative problem-solving. Hear about the types of thinking you can use to be more effective in creative problem solving.

S1E14 - Decision-making techniques

S1E14 - Decision-making techniques

Decisions govern the flow of our life. We make decisions at every step of the way of our waking moments, from the minute we open our eyes till we fall asleep at night. As expertise business owners, we face different types of decisions day in, day out. But what kind of decision-making techniques do we use. Let’s see a few. This episode covers a few frequently used decision-making techniques, such as collaborative decisions, including consensus, the command type of decisions, and the choices we make out of convenience.

S1E13 - Why do you feel like an outsider within your team?

S1E13 - Why do you feel like an outsider within your team?

Have you ever felt like you did not belong to a team? Feeling like an outsider is quite common and natural if it's not a constant feeling that follows you around. If it is, and you feel like you cannot find your place, then listen to Ariana as she explores what you can do about it.

S1E12 - Is the glass-half-full way of thinking hardwired in us?

S1E12 - Is the glass-half-full way of thinking hardwired in us?

This podcast episode is about looking at the world with a positive mindset. Ariana discusses the benefits of a positive attitude, examples of fake positivity, and how your mindset can determine outcomes. Hop in and have a listen!

S1E11 - How to become an entrepreneur - What videos don't tell you about developing an entrepreneur mindset

S1E11 - How to become an entrepreneur - What videos don't tell you about developing an entrepreneur mindset

How do all the individual puzzle pieces of being an entrepreneur become whole in your head? This podcast is all about enabling entrepreneurs and expertise-business owners to maximize their business's performance & potential. It’s about being more confident & compromising less on their journey to greatness.

S1E10 - Are you getting the recognition you deserve at work?

S1E10 - Are you getting the recognition you deserve at work?

There is a higher focus on outputs and transactional activities in many multinational companies than on how to achieve such outcomes, including motivating team members. In this episode, Ariana talks about ways how you can prepare yourself to work with good results, even if you believe that you receive little or no recognition at work. She shares Sally’s story who got promoted and felt that she was not getting the recognition she deserved and how she overcame this.

S1E9 - How to express yourself without others taking offense

S1E9 - How to express yourself without others taking offense

Have you ever said something that others took offense to? It’s easily done… In this episode Ariana explores the reasons why people may take offense. She then gives you some tips and tricks on how you can express yourself to help others understand you, rather than misunderstand you. Come and have a listen!

S1E8 - Influencer marketing mistakes

S1E8 - Influencer marketing mistakes

Join Ariana as she explores the differences between thought leader and influencer, and the benefits of becoming a thought leader. You can also learn about influencer marketing mistakes which may help you avoid them on your journey.

S1E7 - Are Women Supporting Each Other At Work?

S1E7 - Are Women Supporting Each Other At Work?

Women supporting each other at work could be beneficial to all concerned. Join Ariana to see how to make it a reality!

S1E6 - Delegation & Collaboration Breed Success

S1E6 - Delegation & Collaboration Breed Success

Have you ever felt like you are the only one that really cares and does all the hard work? Delegation and collaboration done right can lead to more productive and more effective teamwork where no one feels they are doing all the work - hop in and have a listen!

S1E5 – Honestly about The Holy Triangle of Planning, Action and Progress

S1E5 – Honestly about The Holy Triangle of Planning, Action and Progress

Have you ever set a goal and missed to reach it? Ariana leads you through a sure way of getting past the planning stage and keep on moving forward until you succeed. Come on, let’s listen in!

S1E4 – Why talented people don’t get ahead with their careers?

S1E4 – Why talented people don’t get ahead with their careers?

Reasons why talented people don’t get ahead with their careers Lisa applied for an internal job at her company - having worked tirelessly, she thought she was the right person to get the promotion. Other people, including her boss, thought otherwise… Join Ariana as she explains what happened to Lisa and shares the roadblocks other people hit on their career paths. Learn through their mistakes and equip yourself with the 3 basic ingredients to get ahead with your career.

S1E3 – How to stay motivated during lockdown?

S1E3 – How to stay motivated during lockdown?

Lockdown has taken us on a hell of a ride – motivation or not…! (How to stay motivated during lockdown) 2020 is a year that may stick in our minds for a long time. This has been the year when the rhythm of our lives, personal and professional, is being put to the test by how well we can adapt to the situations brought on by the pandemic. In this podcast, Ariana talks about the ups and downs of the new working from home trend, and the fresh and exciting opportunities that it brought along. Come and listen to her as she provides some tips for keeping motivation going during these altered circumstances.

S1E2 – How does Ariana set her goals

S1E2 – How does Ariana set her goals

How Does Ariana Set Her Goals? Dreams can be achieved. Some sooner, some later. You can accelerate reaching that longed for promotion, that next life chapter when you lay down some milestones for the journey. Where do you start and how do you do it? Formulating a vision and setting goals can help focus your mind and efforts – in this podcast, Ariana shares some tips on the topic through her own life experiences. Have a listen, it may just take you a step closer to making your dream come true!