The Small Business School Podcast
Ready to leave the small business struggle behind? The “School for Small Business” podcast supports small business owners in scaling a business that is profitable, purposeful, and doesn’t leave you burnt out. No matter whether you run your business online or you own a brick-and-mortar, you can expect our world class experts to support you with mindset, tactics, and everything in between so you can have the business you dreamed of. Based on our lived experience, we know that small business CAN be easy and we are here to show you how.The “School for Small Business” is hosted by Staci Millard, a CPA by trade with over 15 years of experience seeing the behind the scenes of thousands of small businesses. After growing and selling her first 7 figure business, Staci has been on the ground running - mentoring small businesses and working to increase success rates. Staci strongly believes you don’t need to have gone to business school to be successful so you can expect nothing but simple, impactful advice. Tune in each Tuesday for a new 30 minute or less episode of nothing but valuable advice to help you grow your small business. We are so excited for you to be on this journey with us!
The Small Business School Podcast
Business Tai Chi with Shirely Chock
On today’s episode of Small Business School, I am joined by the remarkable Shirley Chock, known as "The Stressbender”. Shirley is a Tai Chi expert and the owner of Aiping Tai Chi. With a degree in economics, Shirley combines her financial acumen with her mastery of Tai Chi. She is the former U.S. Women’s National Champion for Tai Chi as well as the former Working Mother Magazine’s Working Mother of the Year. Shirley's career in finance flourished as she discovered that Tai Chi was her secret weapon in managing workplace stress and achieving success in senior leadership positions. Let’s get into our conversation!
Topics Covered:
- Discover how Shirley seamlessly integrates her finance background into Tai Chi teaching. Her unique approach, rooted in financial training, highlights the unexpected synergies between seemingly unrelated skill sets.
- The importance of continuous learning and seeking inspiration from others. Shirley’s transition from a finance career to running her own business underscores the value of adapting and learning from diverse experiences.
- Shirley shares her leadership journey and highlights the significance of intention in both Tai Chi and business. She stresses the value of data-driven decisions without getting lost in unnecessary details.
- How the principles of Tai Chi, such as knowing your centre and aligning intention with action, have become fundamental to her business philosophy. Learn how adopting a Tai Chi mindset can lead to sustainable success in entrepreneurship.
Connect with Shirley and Aiping Tai Chi on Instagram or Youtube and tap into your centre!
Shirely's Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aipingtaichi/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@aipingtaichi
Other Links: https://aipingtaichi.com/links/
Staci's Links:
Instagram. Website.
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