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Focal Tangent: Perspectives That Shift
Welcome to the Focal Tangent: Perspectives That Shift podcast. Hosted by Nathalie Amlani founder of Pictonat Photography, a brand strategist, photographer, soulful entrepreneur, and visual storyteller. This is a show all about connecting the power of storytelling, mindset, and brand strategy to bring to light the abundance of possibilities for creating the business of your dreams. Each week, Nathalie brings you thought leadership and impactful conversations in all areas of business, branding, and mindset growth. Be inspired by unique stories of experience and grit that led to unexpected paths to success. Gain insight and knowledge on how the magic happens, with clear takeaways and ideas. So hit that subscribe button and join Nathalie for a conversation that will truly shift your perspective.
Episodes
54 episodes
053: Unleash Your Special Sauce: Attracting More Dream Clients By Being You with Lianne Kim
Business coach Lianne Kim joined the Focal Tangent Podcast to discuss using individual uniqueness as an asset for attracting desired clients. Lianne explains how her sales and marketing background led her to found Mamas & Co. and become a s...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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052: Beyond the Mask: A Deep Dive into Authentic Self-Expression with Kari Russell
In this discussion, Kari Russell, a leadership and self-expression business coach, speaks about the importance of self-expression, defining it as an individual's method of expressing feelings, thoughts, or ideas, whether it's through art, music...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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47:18
051: Energizing Your Networking: Empowering Tips for Success with Michelle Whyte
In this conversation, Nathalie Amlani speaks with Michelle Whyte about the topic of connecting and networking more effectively. They discuss personal strategies to combat the stress of networking events, the importance of intentionality and gen...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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48:13
050: Cultivating a Growth Mindset and Authentic Sales Techniques with Gazzy Amin
Cultivating a Growth Mindset and Authentic Sales Techniques with Gazzy AminIn this episode, Gazzy Amin, a sales consultant for entrepreneurs, shares her journey from the political field to entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the importance ...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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41:44
049: Unlocking Inner Wisdom: The Power of Becoming Still with Nadine Moffat
In this discussion, the guest Nadine Moffatt, a mystic, lightworker, channel, healer, guide, Nordic witch, and empath, demystifies energy healing, intuition and awakening feminine energy. Nadine explains the importance of becoming ...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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46:36
048: Maximizing Engagement with Hooks on Instagram with Nathalie Amlani
Maximizing Engagement with Hooks on InstagramThe episode discusses the rising trend of using engaging 'hooks' at the start of Instagram reels and other social media content to immediately captivate viewers. The speaker explains that the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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4:21
047: Embracing the Pause: A Year of Growth and Renewal
In this episode, the podcast host Nathalie Amlani discusses a year-long hiatus from her podcast, 'The Focal Tangent: Perspectives That Shift.’' A retreat in Costa Rica provided a profound emotional shift that led her to take an intentiona...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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15:07
046: Get Seen with Short-Form Video For your Brand with Sarah Weiss
When you think of doing a video for your business, how does it feel? Good? Uncomfortable? Initially, for me, I was super uncomfortable and tried to make it perfect. The reality is, it’s never perfect, and the more imperfect it is, the more enga...
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Episode 46
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29:54
045: Prepared to Partner - Being Ready For YES Moments with Amelia Roberts
One of the key ways to grow your business and expand your reach is through partnerships and collaboration. Yes, a lot of it has to do with relationship building but time is precious. We want to take on the right opportunities and make it ...
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Episode 45
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36:18
044: High Performance Leadership for Sustainable Scaling and Business Growth with Dinah Hampson
One day… I dream of having my own business, with flexibility in my schedule, making my desired income… having a team, and becoming well known and big! The reality is… anything is possible. The bumps in the road are lessons and tests to help us ...
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Episode 44
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42:06
043: Lead Generation Strategies That Work with Jennie Wright
If you’re wondering how to generate LEADS for your business so that you can hit the ground running in your business, today’s topic on ‘Lead Generation Strategies That Work’ will be sure to provide tangible action steps that you can start implem...
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Episode 43
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31:41
042: Becoming HER, The Leader She Knows She Is with Julie Cober
What are you passionate about? What is your purpose? At the onset of hearing these questions, it really made me think and ponder… do I answer this as it relates to my mission and vision through my business? Or as a person?&nbs...
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Episode 42
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53:44
041: Managing a Multi-Passionate Portfolio Lifestyle - How To Manage it Without Going Crazy with Jessica Tudos
When the pandemic started, there was a shift in habits, a rise in learning new things online while we were inside. I personally have always been one to take on many things and yes it can become crazy however for multipassionate people, it...
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Episode 41
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30:33
040: Sustainable Visibility® - What it is, what it means so we can show up on our terms with Mai-kee Tsang
Visibility is defined as the state of being able to see or be seen. What it has meant for me in the last few years is how do I show up on social media all the time to showcase my brand and business… and it’s been a huge learning curve esp...
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Episode 40
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48:09
039: Being Yourself Online and Finding Your Voice to Ask For What You Want with Nicola Moors
When it comes to your personal brand, how does one truly show up as their authentic selves and boldly ask for what they want? What happens when imposter syndrome kicks in and the comparison trap? There setbacks can really play a num...
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Episode 40
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41:05
038: Five Secrets to Rocking Your Brand Photoshoot with Nathalie Amlani
For all the business owners and entrepreneurs, you know you gotta show up but the thought of being in front of the camera makes you want to run for the hills. In this episode I help you find ease and confidence in showing up your authenti...
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Episode 38
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9:20
037: Speaking at Summits to Grow Your Business with Jenn Zellers
One of the most effective ways to connect, learn, and expand your network is through attending virtual summits. A virtual summit brings together industry experts, business leaders, and speakers together online. All these experts talk on or disc...
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Episode 37
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37:16
036: Curating Those First Impressions and Being Styled into Leadership with Hailey Verity
The number one question I get asked before any photoshoot is what should I wear? I myself wondered the same thing when I had a promotional video filmed for Pictonat.... wardrobe was a huge concern for me, I've been there! And with the ri...
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Episode 36
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32:51
035: Introvert-friendly Marketing Methods with Tara Reid
Growing up as an introvert, I was often called shy and quiet... and during my corporate career, I remember one of my performance reviews I was told I have a quiet leadership style. I had no idea what it all meant however I know how it made me f...
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31:13
034: How Communicating Your Values in your Authentic Voice Attracts The Right People with Karen Lamont
On today’s show, I am excited to dive into the topic of getting personal with your customers to attract the right people and generate more sales. We welcome special guest Karen Lamont, founder and chief designer of CITRUS - an e-commerce ...
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37:58
033: Reasons Why CEO Days Help Entrepreneurs Be More Effective In Business and Life with Ashley Kang
Today I’m diving into CEO days. I have a CEO day philosophy that is to take a day where the owner focuses on their own business, working ON their business with no client meetings or engagement, the day is for your business to move the nee...
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Episode 33
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32:35
032: Tips for Reclaiming Your Energy and Making Habits Stick with Chernell Bartholomew
In today’s show, I am excited to speak to special guest and Energy Coach, Chernell Bartholomew, about how to reclaim your energy and make habits stick. Chernell is a mom of 3 beautiful girls, a Certified Health Coach, A Ritz-Carlto...
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26:16
031: Top Five Categories of Systems That Will Elevate Your Brand with Nathalie Amlani
When I was starting my business, I was overwhelmed with all the tools and systems to choose. It was like researching what kind of stroller to get for a new baby, there are so many options and recommendations and in the end they are all quite si...
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14:30
030: How to Maximize Pinterest for Business Growth and Increased Visibility with Elaine Timms
In the latest Pinterest Statistics released by Hootsuite in 2021, it states that weekly conversions on Pinterest grew by 300% last year. With billions of Pins on Pinterest, you'll always find ideas to spark inspiration. This week, N...
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34:50
029: Strategies For Driving Traffic To Your Website
When you’re starting a new business, venture, launching a new offer… one of the first things we’re advised to do is to create a website, a virtual storefront with our branding, copy, images. After it’s all done… now what? Now it’s t...
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Episode 29
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39:31