From Psychotherapy to Online Business: Achieving Work-Life Balance with Dr. Diane Gehart

Hang with Us on Social: @themichellepualani | @joanna_atwork   Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving us a review, subscribing and sharing with your friends. Your support helps us continue creating valuable content!   Work with Michelle: https://michellepualani.com/work-with-me Work with Joanna: Reach out to  joanna@millennialmktr.com   In this episode of Her First, Joanna & Michelle dive deep into how to achieve work-life balance in a sustainable way with guest, best-selling author, and award-winning educator Dr. Diane Gehart.   What if you could turn your expertise into a thriving online business while juggling a full-time job, parenthood, and authorship? Our guest today, Diane Gehart, renowned psychotherapist, author, and professor, has done just that! Diane joins us, bringing a wealth of knowledge and personal experience, to reveal her journey of building a successful online business amidst life's many responsibilities.   Diane shares how she swiftly transitioned her family therapy graduate program to an online format during the pandemic, a move that came with its unique challenges and opportunities. She talks about the exhilarating experience of her first sale and the strategies she employs for launching both live and evergreen courses.   In the midst of all her roles, Diane has maintained a balance between her full-time job, authorship, and parenting. She gives us a fascinating glimpse into how she manages this with her five pillars of wellness. Diane also opens up about the deep motivations behind her success, her journey to find internal validation and purpose. Tune in for an episode saturated with real-life experiences, insightful revelations, and actionable advice that could transform your business journey.   Time Stamps: 00:51 - Meeting Diane at Kajabi Hero Live 04:39 - Perceptions of Work-Life Balance 13:03 - Launching Online Courses With Mailing Lists 17:10 - Developing a Multi-Stage Course Ecosystem 22:42 - Confidence and Efficiency in Pursuing Goals 26:51 - Take Action, Avoid Perfectionism 32:19 - Starting Small With Online Offerings 37:02 - Balancing Work, Family, Education During Pandemic 49:13 - Finding Your Internal Compass   References & Resources: Learn More About Diane: https://www.therapythatworksinstitute.com/ Subscribe to Diane’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DianeRGehartPhD 30-Day FREE Trial to Kajabi: https://app.kajabi.com/r/Qw4k6EFu/t/pxemqfbh