13. Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway with Hayley Kruger

Joining me on this weeks podcast is jeweller Hayley Kruger. Hayley has been in the jewellery industry for many years and as a jeweller she has a diverse business working with customers and commissions, teaching and television work. In this episode we talk about her career as a jeweller and focus on the issue of fear and imposter syndrome and Hayley’s take on how to manage it.     EPISODE RECAP   A big welcome to the lovely Hayley Kruger (0:50) One thing that stands out to me is the kind of care you give to people - it can make a huge difference (3:31) Today we’re talking about fear and not letting it stop us. As an established jeweller, do you still experience fear in your business? (4:21) Sometimes we think that we’ll feel ready later, but actually doing it is what takes the fear away (6:42) The fear doesn’t actually have to do with your skills (8:56) What are some fears that you’ve faced and how have you overcome them? (9:34) How do you manage when you work at home and have less of the boundaries or work mode? (11:42) Do any of your fears come true? (13:32) I imagine you’re good at helping people feel at ease around the jewellery process (16:01) What would you do in your life and business going forward if you weren’t afraid? (18:35) Where would you be in three or five year’s time if you had no fear? (20:14) What actions do you take when you feel stuck? (22:59) Something I’ve learned is that working hard is not always the answer to reaching your goals (24:54) What would you say to jewellers who are experiencing imposter syndrome or fear in their business and it’s holding them back? (27:32) Do you enjoy being a jeweller? (29:10) In almost any creative industry, we often feel guilty about asking for more money (30:33) Where can we find you online? (33:00)     RESOURCES Haley Kruger’s Website  Haley Kruger’s Instagram The Jewellers Academy