LUYC 078: Vulnerability is Badass...with Conni Biesalski

LUYC 078: Vulnerability is Badass...with Conni Biesalski

Author: Janelle Allen: Learning Designer, Online Course Coach, and Entrepreneur January 9, 2019 Duration: 41:50
Hello everyone! Today I am joined by Conni Biesalski. Conni is a photographer, digital filmmaker, entrepreneur and marketing mentor. Her course The Art of Vulnerability helps students connect with themselves and other people on a deeper level, develop personal growth, and overcome their struggles and fears. When it comes to vulnerability I think it's about taking very small steps. Episode Quotes "We think vulnerability in sharing our personal challenges is a weakness." "The biggest surprise was that people loved me more and really appreciated that openness." "You can give people all the information but if they don't take action then it's worthless." Listen to Learn 00:23 Getting to know Conni, Rapid 5 Questions 04:28 Conni's business journey - travel blogging, course creator, helping people 08:38 Biggest surprise when Conni started being vulnerable in sharing 11:18 Overview of the online course “The Art of Vulnerability” 15:00 Validation process before starting the course 18:11 Who the course is for? 21:30 Designing the course curriculum and launching it 27:43 The course structure - modules and lessons 32:20 Where do students get stuck and how do you support them? 40:48 Exciting things coming up from Conni, links and announcements Want to Hear More? Check out the bonus segment Conni and I recorded about how you can use vulnerability to empower yourself as an entrepreneur. Grab it here: https://get.zencourses.co/extra

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