The Aligned & Prosperous Podcast

Your income mirrors your beliefs, habits, and daily actions. In this episode, we break down how confidence and cash flow are built—not found. Learn why trusting yourself, mastering your sales skills, and shifting your money mindset are the keys to unlocking the next level of income and impact in your business.

Ready to implement this at a high level? Email hello@deborahstellingwerff.com with Confidence to Cash as the subject line and you’ll be added to the wait list for the next time I run the program.

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People pleasing is a subtle form of self-sabotage that could be limiting your success without you even being aware you are doing it. In this episode, Deb talks about the ways you might be people pleasing without even realizing it and the impact that is having on your clients and your bottom line. She also shares steps you can take to let people pleasing be a thing of your past.

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In this episode, Deb shares from her experience both being on a real estate team and coaching several team leaders.

Listen to learn the reasons to join a team and the one reason you should definitely not join a team.

Deb will share why she joined a team and why she left as well as why a lot of people want to join teams and why they shouldn’t. And what you need to know before you join or start a team.

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Often when clients come to me, it’s because they have the belief that if only they could figure out how to be more productive they would be more successful. And they are hoping that somehow I can help them to be more productive.

The first thing I tell them is to stop trying to be more productive. If you are thinking you need to be more productive to get better results, then this episode is for you.

There are 3 things you need to focus on in order to get better results in your business, an...

Many of us judge ourselves when we procrastinate as if we are fundamentally flawed and that we need to beat our procrastinating tendencies out of ourselves. That approach will never help you overcome procrastination, because it treats the symptom not the cause.

You see, procrastination is a stress response. It’s one of the fear responses. You know, flight, flight, freeze or fawn. Can you guess which one it is?

Once you recognize that procrastination is a stress response, you will be better equipped to overcome it.

In this episode, I share the tw...

If you have ever said “I’m just not feeling motivated” then this episode is for you. When you rely on motivation, you are relying on an external locus of control to move you in the direction you want to go. When you tap into inspiration, you take your power back and you can be unstoppable. 

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Recently, I was speaking to a prospective client and I asked her if she was ready to run her business like a business. Most of the time when I ask someone that question, they know what I mean and they are ready to say yes. This particular client asked me what that meant. In that moment, I realized I use the phrase a lot and no one has ever asked me what it means. So in this episode I share what it means to run your business like a business. If you are ready to experience the benefits of...

Have you ever wanted to do something big or important but you just didn’t feel ready?

Some of the best ideas never make it out of the idea stage because the process of collapsing infinite possibilities into material reality is simply too tough for many people. Faced with an unknown amount of work and problem solving, we tell ourselves that we aren't ready to take the next step. And so we wait to “feel” ready. And more often than not the feeling never comes.

In this episode, we’ll explore the paradox of readiness (spoiler...

Stop asking yourself if you have what it takes to stay in the game and play to win. This question is more likely to derail than inspire you. Instead, listen to this episode where Deb talks about what will be required of you so you can to stay in the game and play to win. Find out what kind of problem solver you are and why that might be taking you out of the game at crucial moments in your business. Discover how to train your brain to be a winner. Then get back in the game and play...

If you want to be truly successful as an entrepreneur, you must show up in your business like an elite learner. In this episode Deb sits down for a chat with Dan Penner of VERICO Pipeline Mortgages and Manulife talk about being an elite learner and an elite performer in service bases sales professions. In this episode you will learn strategies to up-level your performance as a service based sales professional.

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Most entrepreneurs I meet have servant hearts. What I mean by that is they really just want to help people by offering their service. 

And the thing that often gets in the way of them helping more people is their fear of sales. 

In this episode I share 3 keys to overcoming your fear of sales. When you approach sales this way, you can learn to fall in love with the sales. And when you do that, your impact and your income will increase exponentially.

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In today's episode I sat down with my good friend Greg Dent, veteran Vancouver Realtor and founder of the ReallyTrusted app.

Listen to hear the story of how solving a simple problem for a small group of realtors has turned into a business that is now having a nation wide impact on the real estate industry in Canada.

We talk about the origin story of the app, following your genius, leading with service, leveraging industry requirements to up-level your professionalism and foot telephones. I am always inspired by Greg and his talents and his huge hea...

Do you worry that you aren’t as good at something as others might think you are? Have you ever thought or said “who am I to be, do or have _____________?” Then this one’s is for you. In this episode, Deb talks about the impact of imposter syndrome and 5 steps you can take to overcome it.

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Thinking of hiring a virtual assistant or adding a team member to your business? Awesome! That means you are growing and getting ready to scale. Before you do start interviewing possible candidates, listen to this episode where I share what I have learned from my 10 years in business about what you need to have in place before you think of hiring an assistant. I also share what not to do and how to set yourself and your assistant up for success so you can have more free time and your business can be more profitable. 

What is being “nice” costing you? If you are focussed on pleasing your clients instead of serving them, you are doing them and yourself a huge disservice. Worried about being “salesy”? Then you are likely making the #1 mistake that actual result in you being salesy and ineffective with your sales efforts. Listen to find out how you can upgrade your service to your client AND increase your freedom, wealth and impact.

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When I speak at events for entrepreneurs, or when clients come to me for 1:1 coaching, a common question is “How do I stop procrastinating?” The short answer to the question, How do I stop procrastinating?” is to do the thing you are procrastinating about! A longer, more complete answer requires us to take a closer look at the behaviours which lead to procrastination in the first place. That’s what I do in this episode. And then I share some strategies to get you into out of procrastination and into inspired action. 

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In this episode of Being Stellar, I am joined by inspiring and talented Vancouver based fashion designer, Ryan Amore. Ryan is a stellar blend of creative genius, technical expertise and business savvy. We chat about betting on yourself even when no one else believes in you, choosing the road less travelled and building resilience along the way. He lives his motto: "never expect, never presume, always work hard and stay true to who you are” and he will inspire you to do the same. I loved this conversation and I am so excited for you to meet Ryan.

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Are you seeking clarity or certainty?

So often when people come to me for coaching they say they want “clarity”. In many cases, what they are really saying is they want to know exactly what the future holds. What should they do? What will happen if they take this step or that step. Which step should they take (to make sure that everything works out perfectly without any discomfort or failure.)

In this episode, we explore how I discovered the key to certainty is self-trust. And how you can tap in to your own super powe...

In this episode, I chat with Shauna Moran, founder of Operate Remote, author of Manage Employee Burnout and remote and hybrid team expert. Tune-in to learn Shauna’s top 3 tips for developing happy, healthy and engaged workforces without the “Sunday Scaries”. And find out which factor accounts for 70% of positive employee engagement and to guard yourself and your team from burnout. Can you guess what it is? 

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I sit down with brilliant copy writer and wordsmith, Ed Raey in this episode. We talk about finding your zone of genius and then doing the long hours and hard work required to achieve true mastery. We explore the pressures many entrepreneurs face from family and friends about getting a “real job” and the many distractions and seductions that can distract us from our own path when we are made vulnerable by our own doubts. We also get into the importance of experimental play and skill building in order to build a successful business; how to choose your mentor; how...

In this episode, we explore the distinctions between Agreements and Expectations. Guess which one leads to more assumptions, conflicts, misunderstandings, resentments and even lost profits? You’ll find out by listening. You’ll get some real life examples of how expectations cause conflict at home, at work, in business and in romantic relationships and how to set agreements to have better relationships and better outcomes in both personal and professional contexts. 

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Are you reality checking or reality policing yourself? Find out in this episode as Coach Deb dives into what it means to ask and answer the question “How realistic is that?”

If you are ready for less limitations and more possibility, you don’t want to miss this episode.

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We have rebranded! The podcast formerly known as the Stellar Life Project, is now the Being Stellar podcast. In this episode I share the reasons I decided to re-brand and the business lessons I learned along the way. If you are thinking of starting a podcast, there are some lessons here for you! And even if you are not planning to start a podcast, have a listen because it’s an interesting story of serendipity and clarity on the journey to becoming the fullest expression of ourselves and experiencing abundance and prosperity on the way. 

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In this episode, I am joined by the stellar Laura Beauparlant, founder of Lab Creative, the author of Brand Chemistry and the creator of Brand Camp. We talk about the work she does in the world to help entrepreneurs create aligned brands that stand out from the crowd, magnetize the right clients and produce explosive results. If you know me at all, you will already see from this description of Laura why I wanted you to meet her! We talk about the importance of branding and I announce my own re-brand after having worked with Laura in her most r...

The idea of manifesting has an aura of magical thinking for some people. In this episode, we explore what manifesting really is and what it isn’t. If you are a skeptic, you may be surprised. Let us know your thoughts. 

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Today we are chatting with Mhairi (pronounced Va-ri) Petrovich founder and CEO of Outsmarts Marketing. She's an early adopter of digital marketing and when you hear her story, you will learn just how remarkable that is. She's a maverick in her industry and she is passionate about using digital marketing in unique ways to help businesses scale and grow. We talk about her trailblazing and risk-taking history in business and the chances that led her down the path she's on now. She shares from her experience of building systems and processes to create a profitable and lessons about the...

In this episode, Coach Deb shares 5 Questions you can use to self-coach when you need a reset. Which one do you need most today? 

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In this inspiring and thought-provoking interview with Operations and Business Planning Consultant, Hillary Samson of Transforming Ventures we talk about everything from zone of genius and quantum physics to the importance of aligned systems and practices in your business. Hillary also shares her vision for realigning businesses, and their owners and employees, with their core sacred purpose so they make an impact for the highest good of all concerned. She argues, and I agree with her, we can do this without excluding productivity or profitability. Join us and learn the most important distinction that every entrepreneur must recognize in...

Jen Newsted is a consultant and ripple maker in the work of diversity, equity and inclusion. She is a wonderful example of how you can take your passion and make it your work in the world. In this interview we have a fascinating and sometimes really uncomfortable conversation about the seductive lure of our personal comfort over our social responsibilites to heal communities and really explore what it means to be a "people first" organizations and societies. We can't participate in change we don't know is possible. I invite you to join us as we explore what it means...

Sex and Money: the two topics in life that if we don't talk about them, we are definitely headed for trouble. In today's episode, we are taking about Money with award winning CPA and financial educator Janine Rogan. Janine is passionate about educating and empowering women to take charge of their financial future. And since Money is one of the 5 pillars of a successful stellar life project, I wanted you to meet her! Join us as we discuss the ways women are disadvantaged by our current economic systems and what you can do, no matter who you are (or...

In our last episode, Coach Deb taught you how to ditch your to do list. Today, we are talking about the list she recommends everyone have: a What Not to Do List. When you are designing your stellar life, it's important to have a what not to do list so that you can make sure you are staying on the path that you want to be on. Deb shares the 14 things on her What Not to Do List so you can pick the ones that work for you. Let us know which ones you want to add to your...

Feeling time stressed? This episode is for you. The number one complaint I hear from entrepreneurs and leaders is about their time stress. They often tell me they feel they need to learn time blocking so they can manage their time better and be more productive. I tell them time management is not the only problem and time blocking is only part of the solution. In this episode, I share the keys to time freedom with my 5 Elements of Time Mastery and the best tool/exercise I have ever found for creating a feeling of spaciousness in my calendar...

Do you want more health, wealth, success, free time, meaningful work, or anything else? There is a secret to getting more of what you want.

If you want more of something in your life, you have to make room for it by letting go of something else. In this episode, Coach Deb shares a powerful exercise you can use to make space for what you want.

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Our first interview of 2022 will inspire you to think of the statement “New Year, New You” in a new way! In this episode, Shelby Eloria, founder of All Set Style, and I talk about following your intuition, even when it is telling you something you don't want to hear. And what happens when you realize that you have been chasing someone else’s version of success. With a background in Commerce and HR, Shelby thought she was on the “right path” but when something didn’t feel right, she started exploring what would light her up and what would be true for...

Since I am a coach, and a big part of what I do is helping people create the life they want by supporting them in defining and sticking to their goals, you might be surprised to learn I am largely ambivalent about the idea of new years resolutions. In this episode I share why I believe New Years Resolutions don't work and what you can do instead. I also share the 3 most important questions that I ask myself everyday that will help you move beyond resolutions into your most stellar self.

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In this conversation with Tutti Taygerly, author of Make Space to Lead, we discuss how to re-define our relationship to achievement.

Tutti shares her story of rising through the ranks in a 22 year career in the Sylicon Valley tech industry, including time at Facebook, before realizing she wasn't making space for what matters. Her book and this discussion is about the process of recovering from the high-acheiivng tendencies that lead to burnout. The reason Tutti and I became friends is that we get each other. We are both recovering perfectionists and recovering hyper achievers and we are...

Do you ever struggle with feeling motivated when what you are doing doesn’t feel like work?

Are you carrying the burden of the belief that in order for you to be successful, work has to be stressful, or, at the very least, hard. Do you wish your work was more fun? Have a listen to this week’s episode to find out how you can keep your motivation and allow your work to be fun and easeful.

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What happens when you put two women, a naturopathic doctor and a professional coach, who are both obsessed with supporting people to bounce back from burnout and create a stellar life in a room together with a couple of microphones? This podcast episode is what happens. I am so excited for you to listen in on the wisdom and the laughter that flows in this conversation I had with Dr. Seema Kanwal. We talk about:

- Body wisdom.

- Why we miss our body signals and how to learn how to listen.

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Stories matter. Successful people tell themselves stories about how things will go. And, the truth is, unsuccessful people also tell themselves stories about how things are going to go. The key is to make sure you are telling yourself the right stories to get the results you want. In this episode you’ll learn the types of stories you’ll want to avoid and 10 ways you can harness the power of storytelling to change your results and create more ease, abundance and success in all areas of your life.

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This interview with the extraordinary Tess Sloane from Eleven Eleven Talent is a Master Class in creating a Stellar Life! Tess tells her story of transformation and connection that was born from a desire for meaningful work that aligned with her values and the life she wanted for herself and her family. She shares the keys to creating and maintaining a successful business partnership and a business that has sparked change in their industry. We also talk about the spiritual journey that is entrepreneurship, including work around worthiness, leadership and money mindset. You will come away from this episode...