Imperfect Success

Imperfect Success

Growing up with parents who worked for Tony Robbins, you’d think Nicole Baker Holleman was the happiest little high achiever, right? NOPE! After being the victim of severe childhood bullying, perfectionism hit her like a freight train. She decided to use the tools she’d learned from childhood BUT adapt them for her perfectionist brain - creating imperfect success! This is Imperfect Success: The podcast teaching you, a success-driven perfectionist, how to (FINALLY) ditch perfectionism and still enjoy the high-achiever lifestyle. In this show, we will not contribute to the BS personal growth noise. Here we’re all about finding the joy of personal growth. We’re learning how to live a happy, fulfilled, and successful life, but doing so imperfectly. Each episode of Imperfect Success will either feature an interview with a successful perfectionist (diving into the imperfect side of their story), or a solo episode with me teaching you tools that you as a perfectionist or recovering perfectionist can use to make goal-setting more enjoyable, easier, and productive. Above all, Nicole will teach you how to ditch perfectionism + still enjoy your high-achiever life.

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December 5, 2023 22 mins

It’s getting real on the podcast today. 

 

Join host Nicole Holleman as she gives an inside look at the rapid, overwhelming, overnight success of her side project turned full-time gig.

 

She explains the origin story of the new podcast, her theories on why it took off, and the impacts on her routine, workload, mental health and Imperfect Success Podcast. 

 

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In today's episode, Nicole interviews Amy Traugh, a former healthcare worker turned mompreneur and self-proclaimed "chaos coordinator". 

 

Amy shares her unexpected pivot from physical therapy to entrepreneurship, which was sparked by the challenges of suddenly homeschooling her young children during the pandemic. 

 

She reveals the messy action and mindset shifts that helped her embrace imper...

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Black Friday is HERE!!!! 

 

Click on the link below to see the whole list of Black Friday offerings ranging from $7 mini course - $397 private coaching intensives! 

 

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It's the most wonderful time of the year, but also one of the most stressful for perfectionists! In fact, we ge...

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In this episode, Nicole interviews YouTube expert Gillian Perkins! 

 

You'll learn insider tips and growth hacking strategies to build your audience fast and turn your channel into a business. With over 700K subscribers herself, Gillian reveals the secrets to optimizing your content for the YouTube algorithm while avoiding mistakes beginners make.

 

5 Key YouTube Grow...

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Welcome to Imperfect Success, the podcast for success-driven perfectionists. Today we are diving into the 3-step process for breaking down big goals. 

 

Do you tend to bite off more goals than you can chew? 

Do you feel overwhelmed when trying to make progress on multiple big goals at once?

 

In this practical episode, Nicole shares her proven step-by-ste...

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Welcome to the Imperfect Success Podcast! Today we are sitting down with multimedia coach and creative advisor Barbara Abel about one of the darkest sides of perfectionism - how the quest for the should-be often leads to frustration, burnout, and a lack of joy and fulfillment. 

 

We all have an inner critic that likes to "should" on us. The voice that says we should be working harder, achievin...

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On this week's episode of the podcast, Coach for Perfectionists, Nicole Holleman, spoke with Casey Davidson, a recovering perfectionish, sober coach and host of the Hello Someday podcast.

 

On this episode Casey not only got incredibly vulnerable about her own journey to sobriety and why so many high achievers turn to alcohol to cope, but also droped some MAJORLY helpful resources for fellow s...

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On Imperfect Success, host Nicole sits down with coach, entrepreneur and mom to be J.Go. 

 

J.Go shares her incredible wisdom on cultivating unconditional self-love and releasing the need for external validation. 

 

You’ll discover how to break free from basing your self-worth on arbitrary numbers and fully accept yourself as you are right now - something we ALL need ...

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Perfectionism is a tricky trap that ensnares even the most successful among us. Driven by deep-rooted stories from childhood, the need to be perfect can easily spiral into burnout and self-sabotage. How can we move past these limiting beliefs to embrace imperfection on the path to growth and self-realization? 

 

Today Dr. Morgan Levy explores the high cost of perfectionism and offers insights ...

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In this week's episode of  the Imperfect Success Podcast, Nicole shares tactics to survive stressful "push periods" - intense work sprints when your workload skyrockets. 

 

Learn how to manage overwhelm and avoid burnout during crunch times, so you can get through the chaos without sacrificing your sanity.

 

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Welcome to Imperfect Success:  the podcast teaching success-driven perfectionists how to achieve their goals imperfectly!

 

Today we’re sitting down with a Professional New York City makeup artist, Kaley Were! 

 

Kaley shares insider tips to help anyone – from total beginners to seasoned pros – create beautiful, glowing makeup looks with confidence and ease. You’ll learn Kaley’s f...

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Pull up a seat and get ready for some straight talk. This is Imperfect Success, the podcast for high achievers who want to accomplish their big goals while rejecting the idea that they need to be perfect. Join coach for perfectionists and recovering perfectionist Nicole Baker Holloman as she dishes out hard truths with a side of humor to help you accomplish big things imperfectly.

 

In today's...

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September 5, 2023 39 mins

Welcome to Imperfect Success! The ultimate podcast for driven perfectionists learning how to achieve their dreams, even if it’s done imperfectly. 

In today’s episode, we're diving deep into the world of AI, demystifying its capabilities, and sharing how I've chosen to utilize AI as a tool to assist with my work. But just as importantly, we're discussing the boundaries I've set and why there are specific ta...

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Imperfect Success Podcast, I'm your host, Nicole Baker Holleman, a coach for perfectionists and high achievers, and today we're delving into the world of Mental Health and Sports!

Our guest today is Aaron Machbitz former D1 baseball player and pro wrestler turned mental health advocate and leader of the You are Loved nonprofit.

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August 22, 2023 45 mins

Welcome to the Imperfect Success! This episode delves deep into the art and science of 'focus'. How do we work WITH our brain to focus easier? How do we use simple focus tools that let us get way more done? And, of course, how we can tap into the MOTHER LOAD of focus - the flow state?

 

It's not about merely telling oneself to concentrate harder. Instead, it's about genuine, actionable strategies to enhanc...

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Productivity has become overcomplicated and synonymous with Hustle Culture - but that’s NOT what productivity is! But what actually IS productivity? Why is it so much simpler than we believe it to be? And what are 3 simple tools that you can use today to be more healthily productive? 

In today’s episode, we’re covering how to stop doing it all, how to feel proud about the journey you and your goals are on,...

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On this highly requested episode of The Imperfect Success Podcast, we're about to dive into a big conversation around the allure of hustle culture and the sustainable alternative of hard work.

We delve into why it's destructive, explore why 'hard work' is a more sustainable model, and share guidance on making the mindset pivot from constant hustling to hard work.

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Imperfect Success Podcast, I'm your host, Nicole Baker Holleman, a coach for perfectionists and high achievers, and today we're delving into the world of TEDx talks!

Our guests today are Michael and Dafna Janet, the brilliant minds and passionate curators behind TEDx Cherry Creek. Their commitment to spreading ideas has led to numerous inspiring and thought-provok...

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Welcome to the Imperfect Success Podcast, where we help success-driven perfectionists ditch perfectionism and still enjoy the high-achiever lifestyle. 

In this episode, we tackle the topic of affirmations and unveil the truth behind their effectiveness. 

Contrary to the glamorous image portrayed on social media, affirmations require more than just empty words! 

We delve into the s...

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In today's episode, we welcome a very special guest, Jenn Uhen, a relentless advocate for financial literacy among women, and the founder of The Pledgettes. Jenn is all about inspiring women to transform their relationship with money and break free from procrastination, perfectionism, and fear to pursue their personal financial goals.

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Jenn Uhen is a dynamic mentor, advocate, and the...

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