Meet Gemma Ann Barnes, a speaking and performance expert helping female visionaries master their stage presence, pitch confidently, and create massive impact through live speaking. From her roots in performing arts to becoming the go-to coach for stage-ready entrepreneurs, Gemma shares invaluable insights on commanding attention and converting from stage.

Topics covered in this episode:

1. Transitioning from performing arts to business ownership - why resilience matters
2. Handling public visibility and criticism while staying true to your vision
3. The power of authentic content creation versus following market trends
4. Why speaking engagements trump online presence for authority building

Special Guest Insights: Currently accepting speaking clients at two levels:

• Speaker Intensive: 4-hour foundation program for aspiring speakers (0-10 speaking gigs)
• 1:1 Coaching: Personalized support for upcoming speaking events and stage presence mastery

Let's connect:

• Find Gemma: @GemmaAnnBarnes on Instagram
• Website: gemmaannbarnes.com
• Book a Speaker Intensive session https://www.gemmaannebarnes.com/the-speaker-intensive

Key quote: "Online space is saturated... But as soon as you step onto a stage, that audience in the room, they are eating at the palm of your hand."

Resources mentioned:

• Speaker Intensive Program
• 1:1 Speaking Coach services
• Performance preparation techniques
• Voice coaching expertise

Next episode: Mills will share another inspiring female entrepreneur success story next month - stay tuned!

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Email Nurture Sequence: Why your lead magnet isn't converting

Sit back with me today as we dive into something super important - the nurture sequence. It's all about building that essential trust before any sale happens. And if you're finding yourself with amazing lead magnets but hearing crickets afterward, or rushing straight to the sale without building connection, this episode is exactly what you need.

I want to break down why your nurture sequence might be holding you back (and yes, if you're jumping straight from a free PDF to selling your £2,000 course, we need to talk!). Think of it like dating - you wouldn't go straight from "hello" to "let's get married," right? Let's explore how to create that perfect journey for your clients.

Special Blueprint Alert! 🎉 Stay until the end for my proven content strategy blueprint, including exactly how to structure your value-first emails, story-based content, and authority-building messages. Plus, I'm sharing a golden nugget I usually save just for my 1:1 clients!

Topics covered on The Art of the Nurture Sequence:

1. Common nurture sequence problems and why they're costing you sales
2. How to build the perfect bridge between your lead magnet and your offer
3. Creating trust-building content that showcases your expertise without overwhelming your audience
4. The proven framework for compelling nurture content (including my secret authority-building tips!)

Let's work together:

• Two 1:1 spots available for complete business overhaul
• DM me on Instagram @mills_gray to discuss working together
• Ready to transform your lead generation and nurture sequence?

Remember - the goal isn't just to maintain contact, it's to create an environment where buying from you feels like the next logical step.

Resources mentioned:

• Free lead magnet: Irresistible Hooks & Captions Guide A free lead magnet about creating irresistible hooks and captions for content https://millsgray.kartra.com/page/IGcpationshooks
• Recent podcast feature (link in bio!)
• Nurture sequence blueprint

Current non-negotiable: Every Wednesday, gym session with Faye followed by 90 minutes in the spa - because even CEOs need their reset time! Come share your non-negotiables with me in the DMs - I'd love to hear them!

my recent guest appearance on another podcast discussing lead generation.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lead-generation-selling-and-scaling-as-a/id1728025722?i=1000686196298

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Is Your Business Running You? The Real Talk About Boundaries and Business Transformation

Sit back, relax, and let's dive deep today. We're talking about something that comes up over and over again with my clients - it's all about transforming burnout into a business model that actually energizes you and has you loving your work again.

I want to share a story that might sound familiar. A client came to me absolutely exhausted (I could see why!). She had a thriving membership program, was super passionate about her work in weight loss coaching, clients were getting amazing results... but she was answering WhatsApp messages late into the night and checking her phone first thing in the morning. Sound familiar? Let's dive into how we transformed this.

Special Announcement for February! 🎉 I'm launching something exciting for those of you who want support but aren't ready for a longer commitment - The CEO Scale Sprint! This focused 30-day intensive is where we'll transform one key area of your business together. Beta price of £495 (increasing to £695 in March) with just 3 spaces available.

Let's work together:

Topics covered on Breaking Free From Business Burnout:

1. Why giving everyone the same level of access means you're actually underserving your best clients
2. How to reimagine your offer suite to serve both your clients and yourself better
3. Setting real boundaries that stick (and why your business needs them to scale)
4. Creating value alignment at each tier - making your services more accessible AND more profitable

• DM me 'CEO Sprint' on Instagram @mills_gray
• Join the community: facebook group mind your mindset
• website www.millsgray.com

Remember - you can't serve your clients by burning yourself out. It's time to make sure your business model serves everyone, including you.

Resources mentioned:

• Voxer for business boundaries
• WhatsApp business strategies
• CEO Scale Sprint program
• Grab those opportunities, and if you're a parent - yes, it's half term this month! Make this shorter month count. Come say hello in the DMs if this resonated with you!

click the link below to see more about CEO SCAL SPRINT

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18MZPLuUKdOE3tcH6CmTcr7z-9qvDwSOrChAKuzi0GhU/copy

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