Can't hold a boundary without getting frustrated? You're not alone. One of the biggest struggles I see with business owners is setting and holding boundaries with their team, their clients, and their time. And here's what most people miss: you can't hold a boundary effectively if you can't manage your own emotions.

In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm bringing back one of my favorite conversations with Alex Resnick, Founder of Evolve Leadership. We dig into why emotional intelligence isn't soft skills fluff — it's actually the skill that allows you to communicate with confidence, lead your team, and hold boundaries without your emotions hijacking the message.

What You'll Discover In This Episode:

✔ Why You Can Be Successful On Paper But Still Feel Stuck And Frustrated

✔ The Real Reason People Don't Hear You When You Try To Hold A Boundary

✔ How To Be Firm And Confident Without Coming Across As Angry Or Emotional

✔ The Low-Stakes Practice That Prepares You For High-Stakes Conversations

✔ Why Alex Calls Emotional Intelligence A Superpower For Business Owners

✔ So Much More!

To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/416

P.S. If you're tired of struggling to hold boundaries, communicate with confidence, or lead your team without constantly feeling frustrated, I'd love to help. Let's talk about what it would take to finally lead with clarity instead of chaos. Schedule your Discovery Call

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Do you ever feel like you're so buried in the day-to-day that you never get a chance to zoom out and think about where your business is going? In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm breaking down what's really getting in the way of strategic thinking - and it's probably not what you think.

What You'll Discover In This Episode:

✔ Why Thinking Time Feels Like Slacking And How To Shift That Mindset

✔ The Science Behind Why Your Brain Resists Strategic Thinking

✔ How Stress Actually Changes The Type Of Thinking You Can Do

✔ A Simple Framework To Set Yourself Up For Successful Thinking Time

✔ Why Walking Boosts Creative Output By 60 Percent

✔ Four Powerful Questions To Bring To Your Next Thinking Session

✔ So Much More!

To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/415

P.S. Ready to stop being buried in the day-to-day and start thinking strategically about where your business is going? I'm currently at capacity with coaching clients, but I'm still taking discovery calls. Let's see if we're a fit to partner together. If we are, you'll be first in line when a spot opens. Schedule your Discovery Call

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Ever feel like you're spinning your wheels with your team? Too much back and forth, unclear expectations, and you're wondering if it's them or if it's you? In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm bringing back my conversation with Yuri Elkaim because he gets real about being the source of his own team's chaos AND explains exactly what he did to fix it.

What You'll Discover In This Episode:

✔ The Two Leadership Skills That Matter Most When Building A High-Performing Team

✔ Why Your Company Culture Is A Direct Reflection Of You As The Founder

✔ How To Build Strong Team Bonds When Everyone Works 100% Remotely

✔ The Simple Tool That Turns 10 Minutes Of Clarity Into 10 Hours Saved

✔ What "Stars And Seeds" Means And How It Transforms Your Hiring Strategy

✔ So Much More!

To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/414

P.S. Not sure where to focus first? Take my free Next Level Business Owner Quiz to find out exactly what's holding you back and what to prioritize next. → Take the quiz at AmberDeLaGarza.com/Quiz

And… If you're ready to stop being the bottleneck and start building a team that actually runs without you, I'd love to talk. Schedule your Discovery Call at AmberDeLaGarza.com/Call