Quote: “When you know that’s what you need for high-performance, then you can give yourself what you need. We don’t look at it like a trade-off or sacrifice. We say, “What do I need to perform at my best?” Sarah McVanel
Scaling a speaking business is one thing, but creating one that fuels your life rather than consuming it? That is where the real strategy comes in. We talk a lot about revenue and reach, but we also have to talk about how to make sure this business works for the people who matter most—our families. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome back Sarah McVanel. She has been on a remarkable journey, and today she’s sharing how she built the business of her dreams while ensuring her family didn’t just survive the growth, but thrived right along with it. Get ready to find your momentum as we dive into Sarah’s story.
Sarah is a recognition expert, professional speaker, coach, author, recovering perfectionist, and movement maker dedicated to helping organizations create thriving, inclusive cultures. As the founder of Greatness Magnified, Sarah has spent over 25 years training, speaking, coaching, and leading teams, using her F.R.O.G. (Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness™) philosophy to inspire companies to celebrate their people and build exceptional workplaces.
Highlights you won’t want to miss:
- Designing a Speaking Business Your Family Can Thrive In [0:00]
- Why Sarah started her business [2:00]
- In cahoots with the family [6:00]
- Staying connected on the road [10:00]
- Keeping focus when needed [14:00]
- What do we have left to give? [21:00]
- What do you need to feel safe? [26:00]
- Curating the future [28:30]
- See you next time [34:45]
Known as the “Frog Lady,” Sarah spreads her message in a fun and unforgettable way, handing out squishy frogs to perfect strangers and asking, “Have you been FROGed lately?” before recognizing their greatness. Through her engaging approach, Sarah empowers leaders and teams to embrace recognition as a powerful tool for success.
If you want to be sure you’re creating a speaking business where you and your family can both thrive, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!
I hope you’ll listen and learn.
Links:
Sarah’s website (where you’ll find her demo video)
Greatness Together Podcast
Sarah’s books
Previous podcasts with Sarah
Sarah’s LinkedIn profile
Sarah’s Instagram handle
Jane’s Instagram handle
Jane’s LinkedIn profile
Email Jane
Jane’s Personal Coaching options
Jane’s Business Coaching options
