with Laya Hoffman
How’s your vision board looking lately? Take time to lay out your ideas, hopes, and dreams for this upcoming year and establish a growth mindset that will move you forward! Anne and Laya discuss the tools and strategies they use to manifest outcomes within their own businesses, including tangible ways to create & maintain a healthier work/life balance in the midst of stressful times. Incorporate what works for you, from note-taking progress, to genre-specific training, developing tracking systems for career goals, or fostering mentorship opportunities - all while building a strong support system. Move beyond the resolutions this year, and focus on a truly life-changing new mindset of growth.
In this episode, Anne & Laya have an in-depth conversation around creating a growth mindset using strategies, tools, and support systems that help manifest your intentions!
"One of the best things about being your own boss is that there are so many layers to peel back, and there is always room for growth." - Laya Hoffman
About Laya Hoffman
Laya Hoffman is an Atlanta based Voice Actor & Podcaster with over 20 years on the mic, specializing in Commercial, Corporate, Promos, and other short form audio projects for forward thinking brands like BMW, Google, Amazon, AAA, Kind Snacks, HBO, ESPN & hundreds more. A former Marketing Exec, Nightclub DJ, and Creative Agency Lead, Laya brings a modern minded approach to her voice work. She is the producer of the She Sounds Like Me Podcast, which she co-hosts with her 8 year old daughter Cyla. Laya is on a mission to advocate for equality, ensuring that all women know they can stand up, speak out and be heard.
Top 10 Takeaways
Quick-share concepts from today’s episode:
Establishing a growth mindset is essential. #VOBOSS
Document your progress to determine where you currently are in your career.
Consider this last year’s high points and low points as directional markers.
Dream & plan - lay out a vision for your VO future, and keep it front and center while you move through the upcoming year.
Set achievable goals and work toward them incrementally. #VOBOSS
Your support team is worth its weight in gold and should be prioritized.
Find a mentor who can help you navigate more than just voice over.
Listen to your instincts, and manifest the growth you want in your business - don’t get too caught up in what others may be doing.
Give yourself grace, set boundaries, and take time to breathe! #VOBOSS
Constantly revisit and re-evaluate your goals and growth, never taking any of it for granted.
"Be patient, know that if in your heart, you're working towards your goals…you’ll manifest success."- Anne
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