The Truth About Confidence, Risk, and Success; Teri Holland Gets Interviewed

04/22/25 • 63 min

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Success In Mind; Motivation, and Inspiration for Entrepreneurs

Ep. 369: Let's discuss the truth about confidence, risk and success. In this special episode, the mic gets flipped! Yahel Demeter—branding strategist, business consultant and friend—takes over as guest host to interview me in one of the most candid and raw conversations I’ve ever had on Success in Mind. We go deep into the parts of myself I rarely show, what success really means, and the power of taking risks (even when they’re terrifying).

Yahel asks me the tough questions—no fluff, no filters—and we explore what it takes to grow, lead, and transform your life and business from the inside out.

Whether you're a coach, a high achiever, or just someone looking to unlock your next level, this episode will challenge how you think about success, mindset, confidence, and the real journey of entrepreneurship.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Why I said yes to this interview without hesitation—and almost immediately regretted it (ha!)
The side of me most people never see—and why that needs to change
The turning point that shattered my "shy mouse" identity
A behind-the-scenes story from my NLP training that taught me how to let go of perfectionism
The surprising truth about risk and how it relates to lasting success

🧠 Topics Covered:

Confidence building
Personal transformation
The psychology of success
Entrepreneurial mindset
NLP & breakthrough coaching
Risk-taking and resilience
High-performance coaching

Ready for your own transformation? Book a free call with me at teriholland.ca and let’s talk about what’s next for you.

Click here --->>> Join Kajabi for $99 for three months!

Learn more about Yahel Demeter: www.yaheldemeter.ca

Chapters:

00:00 – Why I Said Yes to This Interview
03:00 – The Side of Me Most People Don’t See
05:00 – Leaving the Shy Version of Me Behind
06:50 – How NLP Training Changed My Life
08:30 – The Perfectionist's Lesson: Failing to Get 100%
14:30 – Facing a Challenge That Could Have Ended It All
20:00 – The Link Between Risk and Success
23:30 – What Success Really Means (Beyond Money)
26:30 – Helping Clients Define What They Really Want
30:00 – Is Confidence More Important Than Clarity?
34:30 – How I Know Someone Is Ready for Transformation
42:00 – Motivation: Pain vs. Desire
47:00 – Biggest Client Transformation I’ve Ever Witnessed
49:00 – If I Only Had 5 Minutes to Unlock Change...
52:30 – What I No Longer Teach (ADHD and NLP)
55:00 – How I Measure Coaching Success
56:50 – If I Had to Start Over From Scratch...
59:00 – Print Marketing, Reframing, and Rapid-Fire Questions

Yahel asks me the tough questions—no fluff, no filters—and we explore what it takes to grow, lead, and transform your life and business from the inside out.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Why I said yes to this interview without hesitation—and almost immediately regretted it (ha!)
The side of me most people never see—and why that needs to change
The turning point that shattered my "shy mouse" identity
A behind-the-scenes story from my NLP training that taught me how to let go of perfectionism
The surprising truth about risk and how it relates to lasting success

🧠 Topics Covered:

Confidence building
Personal transformation
The psychology of success
Entrepreneurial mindset
NLP & breakthrough coaching
Risk-taking and resilience
High-performance coaching

Ready for your own transformation? Book a free call with me at teriholland.ca and let’s talk about what’s next for you.

Click here --->>> Join Kajabi for $99 for three months!

Learn more about Yahel Demeter: www.yaheldemeter.ca

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Why Print Still Matters in the Digital World – with Ami DeMelo

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Ep. 368 Are you ignoring this overlooked branding strategy? In this episode of Success in Mind, I’m joined by brand identity designer Ami DeMelo, and we’re diving into something that might surprise you... print media.

Yep, in a digital world, we’re talking paper, packaging, and why it all still matters more than ever. Ami shares how she helps businesses create meaningful brand experiences—ones that people actually remember—and why the tactile, physical world of print still has serious power in a screen-saturated society to help you stand out from your competition.

We talk about:

🎧 Listen in to learn:

What a brand identity designer really does (and why it matters)
How to create brand materials people actually want to hold onto
Why physical touchpoints like business cards and packaging still drive sales
How to keep your brand cohesive across both print and digital
The #1 thing to consider before you print anything
Why strategy matters more than the size of your marketing budget

Whether you’re building a luxury brand, a minimalist vibe, or just want your marketing to actually get noticed—this conversation will open your eyes to what’s possible with intentional design.

🎁 BONUS: Ami is creating a DIY brand audit checklist! Sign up to get it below ⬇️

📎 Resources + Links:

✅ Sign up to get Ami's DIY Brand Audit Checklist when it comes out: https://amidemelo.com/free-resources/

✅ Connect with Ami DeMelo on Instagram: @amidemelo

✅ Learn more about her work: www.amidemelo.com

✅ Grab your ticket for 5 Peaks Summit (Ami’s a featured speaker!): www.5peakssummit.ca

✅ Try Kajabi for free for 30 days: https://app.kajabi.com/r/tP6BMkjv/t/lelxvxfo

✅ Work with Teri: www.teriholland.ca

Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome + Meet Ami DeMelo
02:30 – From Fashion to Branding
04:00 – Is Print Still Relevant?
07:30 – The Power of Packaging (Hello Apple + Il Makiage)
11:00 – How Print Builds Connection
14:30 – Making Your Digital and Print Presence Match
18:00 – Print That Gets Shared
21:00 – Common Print Mistakes to Avoid
25:00 – QR Codes, Trends & Tech
28:30 – Going Green with Print
31:00 – Branding Q&A from Instagram
36:00 – Rapid Fire Fun
39:30 – Final Words + Free Brand Audit Checklist