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Be the Anchor – Strategies and Support for Small Business Owners

A podcast for visionaries, entrepreneurs and people who dream big. We talk about getting real with yourself, doing the hard work and we share some insights and lessons learned along the way.

business entrepreneurship

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82 - Caring for Aging Parents When You're the One...

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2026/04/14

What happens when you’re leading a business, supporting a team, and suddenly stepping into the role of caregiver for an aging parent?In this episode, Kari sits down with nurse advocates Pam and Linda of Nurse Advocate Consulting to unpack one of the most emotionally and logistically complex seasons many business owners face. This is not just about healthcare; it’s about leadership under pressure. They share real stories from decades of experience supporting families through Alzheimer’s, cancer, and

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81 - Your Availabiilty is Costing More than You...

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2026/03/31

If you pride yourself on being available, responsive, and always there for your clients and team… this episode might challenge you.Because what feels like great leadership - being approachable, overdelivering, always saying yes, might actually be the reason you feel constantly pulled, behind, and unable to step into true leadership. In this episode, Kari breaks down the subtle (and very human) ways business owners train their clients and teams to treat their time, and how those patterns quietly

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00:19:39

80 - Your Calendar is Lying to You

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2026/03/17

One of the most common things small business owners say is: “I just need more time.”But what if the real issue isn’t the big commitments on your calendar, it’s the small moments that quietly steal your attention throughout the day? In this episode of Be the Anchor, Kari invites you to take a closer look at where your time is actually going. Many entrepreneurs plan well, set priorities, and build thoughtful to-do lists, yet still end the day feeling like nothing meaningful moved forward. The truth

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00:59:28

79 - Why Work Life Balance is Failing Us and What...

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2026/03/03

In this conversation, Kari sits down with keynote speaker and author Steven Langer to challenge the idea that work-life balance is the goal. Steven makes the case that balance is a trap: it frames work and life as competing forces, sets an unrealistic 50/50 standard, and leaves high performers stuck in guilt and pendulum-swinging.Instead, Steven introduces work-life coherence, a practical way of living and leading where your work and life fit together and make sense for the season you’re in. Using

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00:19:07

78 - Why Leaders Avoid Hard Conversations (and Why It...

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2026/02/17

If you tend to avoid conflict, smooth things over, or jump in to fix problems yourself, this episode is for you.As your business grows, tension and discomfort don’t mean something is broken; they’re signs that your business is evolving. In this episode of Be the Anchor, Kari explores the critical (and often uncomfortable) shift from being a capable problem-solver to becoming a true leader.You’ll learn why avoiding hard conversations keeps you stuck in reaction mode, how fixing problems for your team

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00:15:37

77 - Leaders Don't Need More to Do (They Need Altitude)

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2026/02/03

If you’ve built a strong reputation, hired good people, and still feel like everything runs through you - this episode is for you.In this continuation of last week’s conversation, Kari dives into what happens after you realize you’ve become the bottleneck in your business. Not because you’re doing something wrong, but because leadership has quietly been squeezed into the margins of your day.This episode explores why clarity doesn’t come from trying harder, working faster, or stacking better systems

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00:12:11

76 - Why Being the Most Competent Person in the Room...

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2026/01/20

If you’ve built your business by being reliable, responsive, and indispensable but now feel like things won’t move unless you do, it may be time for a leadership shift.In this powerful solo episode, Kari speaks directly to business owners who are feeling stretched thin, not quite burnt out, but heavy with responsibility. You’ll hear stories, practical insights, and compassionate coaching about what to do when you realize you’ve become the bottleneck in your business.This episode gives you permission

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00:56:44

75 - Return to Play with Brandi Heather

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2026/01/06

What if the secret to better leadership, team culture, and resilience isn’t more hustle but more play?This week, we welcome the dynamic and deeply inspiring Brandy Heather, a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and internationally recognized expert on the science of play. Brandy brings the fire, compassion, and neuroscience to back her mission: restoring playful intelligence in a world that’s overworked and underplayed.From boardrooms to classrooms to burnt-out entrepreneurs, Brandy’s work

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00:19:49

74 - A Moment to Reflect on the Year Past

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2025/12/23

In this heartfelt final episode of 2025, Kari Lotzien, business and leadership coach, invites listeners into a deep year-end reflection filled with honesty, resilience, and grace.If you're feeling tired, overwhelmed, or unsure how you made it through the year, this episode is for you.Rather than a highlight reel, Kari gets real about what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. From struggling with unexpected health challenges during a milestone birthday year to rediscovering the power of strong

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00:21:52

73 - What I Saw in 2025, Predictions for 2026

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2025/12/09

As a seasoned business and leadership coach, Kari Lotzien takes listeners behind the curtain of 2025 to reveal the real patterns shaping small business and where the biggest opportunities (and caution flags) lie in 2026. Drawing from private coaching sessions, the Anchored Leadership Academy, and her trusted membership community, Kari brings together powerful insights from across industries.If you're a small business owner looking for clarity, connection, and direction as you plan for the year

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00:55:52

72 - AI, SEO, and the Future of Being Found What...

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2025/11/25

In this eye-opening episode of Be the Anchor, Kari is joined by Meg Clarke, founder of Clapping Dog Media, an SEO and AI visibility agency helping small businesses get found by Google and recommended by AI. If SEO has ever felt overwhelming or if AI feels like it’s changing too fast to keep up, this conversation is your new best friend.Meg breaks down the shifts from traditional Google search to AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. More importantly, she explains how AI is holding

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00:25:39

71 - It's OK to be Uncomfortable - Building Resilience

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2025/11/11

In this powerful and timely episode of Be the Anchor, Kari Lotzien dives into a conversation that many are having behind closed doors but it’s time to bring it into the light.Are we raising and employing a generation that lacks grit, resilience, and accountability? Or are we missing a deeper opportunity to lead differently?Kari explores the cultural shift from hyper-independence to overprotection and how both employers and young professionals are caught in the middle. Drawing from her 25 years of

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00:55:17

70 - When Success Starts to Feel Heavy - with Guest...

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2025/10/28

In this heartfelt and deeply insightful episode of Be the Anchor, Kari Lotzien welcomes Carolyn Mulholland - wife, mother, grandmother, and founder of the Tide Center for Counseling and Health. Together, they unpack the invisible weight entrepreneurs carry and the slow drift from joy and alignment into exhaustion and burnout.If you’ve ever felt like you're just “pushing through,” this episode is for you. From signs of burnout to understanding the window of tolerance, Kari and Carolyn explore how our

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00:52:16

69 - The Sh!t That is Really Holding us Back - Guest...

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2025/10/14

In this deep, vulnerable, and powerful episode of Be the Anchor, Kari welcomes her long-time friend and financial powerhouse, Jillian, for a raw conversation about success, identity, and what it really means to thrive as a woman in today’s world.From money mindset and family dynamics to philanthropy, partnership, motherhood, and ambition - this episode is a call for women to stop playing small, to own their power unapologetically, and to be seen for the impact they’re making in the world.Key Topics

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00:25:37

REPLAY: 41 - How to Be a Better Leader

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2025/09/30

Replay - This is one of our listeners all time favorite episodes. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter for all the latest updates, resources and more.Leadership goes far beyond managing people, having the most knowledge, or the most experience. Leadership is a completely separate skill from what most of us learn in traditional schooling. In this episode, I am delving into the key principles of leadership and the foundations of the Anchored Leadership Academy. Leadership is about fostering true

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00:20:20

68 - Moving from Solopreneur to CEO in your Remote...

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2025/09/16

You started your business for freedom. Freedom to set your own schedule, work from anywhere, and create something meaningful. But does it really feel like freedom anymore?In this episode, Kari Lotzien dives deep into the hard truth that many entrepreneurs face: When your business relies completely on you, it’s not scalable. Kari walks you through the mindset shift required to evolve from business owner to true leader and why now is the perfect time to make that shift.This is a powerful conversation

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00:25:44

67 - Grow your Online Business

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2025/09/02

In this episode, Kari shares a personal reflection on her own journey from traditional brick-and-mortar work to fully embracing the virtual business model. What started as a simple appreciation for cozy mornings and slippered workdays turns into a deep dive into the massive opportunities opening up for virtual business owners today.She unpacks why more professionals are moving into online spaces and why many are never going back. Kari explores the trends, the research, and the mindset shifts that

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66 - Challenges in Leading a Virtual Team

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2025/08/19

In this episode, Kari explores the hidden challenges that come with the very freedoms that attract us to working online. Whether you’ve transitioned a traditional team to remote work or started your business virtually from day one, you’ll learn why flexibility, low overhead, and casual hiring processes can actually create roadblocks to scaling your team and how to overcome them. Kari draws from her own experience leading in-person, hybrid, and fully virtual teams to offer practical tips for building

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65 - From Therapist to CEO with Melanie Harris:...

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2025/08/05

In this inspiring and refreshingly candid episode, Kari is joined by longtime colleague and friend, Melanie Harris—CEO and physiotherapist at Functional Therapy, a thriving pediatric practice in Alberta. Melanie shares her journey from reluctant entrepreneur to confident business leader, opening up about the emotional and practical challenges of leaving behind secure employment, scaling a purpose-driven business, and redefining leadership in healthcare.Together, Kari and Melanie reflect on the real,

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64 - Save your Summer - Managing Holiday Brain and...

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2025/07/22

Is your summer slipping away while you’re still glued to your business? If you dreamed of afternoons with your feet up, reading a book, or spending unrushed time with family—but instead feel constantly interrupted by client calls, emails, and shifting schedules—this episode is for you.Kari shares practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you reclaim the rest of your summer without sacrificing your business. From setting clear boundaries with clients to adjusting your summer hours based on

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