Episode breakdown
Barbara Turley is an investor, entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of The Virtual Hub – a business she started by accident that exploded in the space of 12 months to become one of the leading companies that recruits, trains, and manages support assistants for businesses who need to free up time and energy so they can go to the next level. With a strong focus on customized training and ongoing career development, Barbara ensures that her team is trained in cutting-edge programs (like Hubspot, Ontraport, etc.) to best meet their clients’ unique needs in digital marketing, social media, personal assistant services, and administrative support.io.
- How Barbara Turley started her business
- What is it like to hire an assistant in the Philippinesshould delegate tasks that are repetitive.
- What tasks you should delegate first to your assistant
- The things that you need in order to get started with assistants
- What we should have learned from a bad experience with an assistant
- What is the best way to try out an assistant
People now realize that it doesn't matter whether somebody is in, you know, next door, next state, or another country, it's all remote anyway... this concept of location is becoming less relevant today than it ever was before.
In this episode
00:00 Introduction to the concept of superpowers
The speaker introduces the idea that everyone has a unique superpower — a natural talent or strength that, when identified and nurtured, can lead to personal and professional fulfillment. They discuss how people often overlook their innate abilities because those skills come so naturally they’re taken for granted.
05:21 Personal journey of discovering a superpower
The speaker shares their own experience of not recognizing their superpower early in life. They describe moments of frustration in various jobs until mentors and feedback illuminated a recurring strength: storytelling and making complex ideas accessible. This realization shifted their career trajectory.
12:11 Methods to identify your superpower
Practical strategies are presented for listeners to uncover their own superpowers. Suggestions include reflecting on moments of ‘flow,’ seeking feedback from trusted people, and noticing recurring compliments. The speaker highlights the importance of being open to unexpected sources of insight.
22:46 The role of mentorship and community
The discussion turns to the value of mentors and community in the discovery process. The speaker credits mentors for pointing out strengths they hadn’t recognized and emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with people who see potential and offer honest feedback.
30:31 Honing and leveraging your superpower
Advice is given on how to refine and apply one’s superpower once it’s identified. The speaker encourages deliberate practice, continuous learning, and intentionally putting oneself in situations where that strength is needed. They underline that mastery comes from consistent effort.
40:51 Overcoming fear and imposter syndrome
Acknowledging the fear and self-doubt that often arise when embracing a superpower, the speaker discusses imposter syndrome. They share personal anecdotes of overcoming insecurity and offer reassurance that fear is natural when stepping into one’s strength.
48:31 Final thoughts and encouragement
The conversation wraps up with an encouraging message to listeners to start small, be patient with the discovery process, and trust that everyone possesses unique abilities worth cultivating. The speaker invites reflection and action, reminding listeners that discovering a superpower is a journey, not a one-time event.
