Take Control With Nicole

Today I'm chatting with Founder and Chief Contract Enthusiast at Checklist Legal, Verity White.   We dive into: Why business owners need contracts How contracts make professional relationships more successful Automating your business practices Process mapped out for onboarding contractors, employees and clients Breaking the contracts up into digestible sections     About Verity Verity White is the...

Today I'm chatting with Founder & Creative Director of Rabble Rouse Creative, Kate Carman. Kate and I chat about creating conscious brands and how to business consciously.   We dive into: The evolution of business and learning Leading with integrity and mindfulness Creating space within your own business Working with brands that are in alignment with values   About Kate Kate Carman is the Founder...

After a fabulous event with some of my favourite women in business, I had a realisation that no one knows what I actually do. So in today's episode, I'm sharing how we work at The Artisans.   We dive into: We're more than just ClickUp Building out trigger points and automations Supporting clients with tech stacks Connecting your team with your tech         Connect with Nicole on Instagram @thearti...

Today I'm chatting with Rowena Preddy who supports fabulous businesses to stand out from the crowd in their industry, all about How to name, claim and utilise your brand values.   "Being who you are is your most valuable asset in your business"   We dive into: Exploring the process to discover your brand values How to stand out in your industry Benefits of checking out your competitors Connecting...

Today I'm chatting with Branding & Speaker Coach, Suz Chadwick. Suz supports women to go from business confusion to clarity, confidence and CEOing at boss level. Suz and I chat about breaking the mould and being bold.   We dive into: Making intentional decisions in business Deciding what you want to be known for Having people who support and challenge you The difference between your personal brand...

Today I'm chatting about connectors and how they can automate processes your business.   We dive into: Tech Stacks to create ease Setting rules for automation How Zapier can help you streamline your processes   Connect with Nicole on Instagram @theartisansolutions   Nicole's website: https://theartisans.com.au/   Get the Action Takers Guide to ClickUp here: https://academy.theartisans.com.au/Actio...

Today I'm chatting with Jaimie Abbott, an award-winning media professional and international keynote speaker teaching people how to be more confident presenters.   We dive into: Being empowered to reach out for help How to work on your presentation skills with Jamie Having the confidence to share your voice Simplifying language for your message to be resonated Impromptu conversation tips     About...

Today I'm chatting with Kate Toon, an award-winning misfit entrepreneur, who works with small businesses and big brands to transform their online presence: through powerful SEO, captivating content and all the right digital marketing moves. Today we're chatting about selling through your business without being sleazy.   We dive into: The evolution of marketing Getting rid of the "ick" of sales Bre...

Nicole is used to Taking Control, but today Nicole is letting someone else take control with an interview by her business bestie, Kathy Rast. As a podcast host, you don't really get the opportunity to stand in the spotlight so today Kathy is our host for a hilarious, unscripted chat.   We dive into: Nicole's business vision Time-saving practices for your business The architecture of business struc...

Today I'm chatting with Dawn Jarvis, an in demand public speaker on all things leadership and personal accountability.   We dive into: Women in leadership Taking responsibility and being prepared Dealing with imposter syndrome Controlling what you can control   About Dawn Dawn is an in demand public speaker on all things leadership and personal accountability. She runs a movement called FLAG, Fema...

Today I'm chatting with Cass Ponton, a podcast producer helping ambitious women build community and gain new aligned clients by launching and managing their podcasts. Cass also happens to be my fabulous podcast producer!   We dive into: The magic frequency of podcasting Not having to break the bank for podcast equipment How to prepare your guests for guest episodes Geeking out over our workflow an...

Today we're talking about creating ease in your business with a communication strategy.   We dive into: Communicating with your team in different ways Updating statuses to continue the workflow with a team Having clear and accessible actions for communication   Connect with Nicole on Instagram @theartisansolutions   Nicole's website: https://theartisans.com.au/   Get the Action Takers Guide to Cli...

Today I'm chatting with soulful website and brand designer for conscious businesses and passionate creatives, Laura Frances.   We dive into: Creating soul lead businesses Inclusivity with images, colours and fonts The importance of the 'getting to know you' phase Taking imperfect action     About Laura Laura is a soulful website and brand designer creating purposeful and strategic brands for consc...

Today I'm chatting with Feng Shui expert, manifesting magnet, alchemist, healer and real-life Irish Celtic Shaman, Patricia Lohan. Some people call her the "Mary Poppins of Prosperity," and we spoke about energy work practice for your home.   We dive into: Balancing Yin and Yang in your home A third of your life being relative to your environment Looking at your house with fresh eyes Things within...

Today we're talking about if your systems are serving you in this moment right now and what you need for the future.   We dive into: Are you settling on your systems? Exploring the friction Providing systems for your business evolution   Connect with Nicole on Instagram @theartisansolutions   Nicole's website: https://theartisans.com.au/   Get the Action Takers Guide to ClickUp here: https://acade...

Today I'm chatting with Ellee about how she helps people understand their own Human Design and gain a greater understanding of their birth chart.   We dive into: What human design is all about How your Human Design chart can help your business The 5 types in Human Design Understanding the people around you to benefit your business flow     About Ellee With extensive experience in interpreting lang...

Today I'm chatting with Evan Englezos, a Digital Team Coach all about digital system transformations.   We dive into: Geeking out on tech solutions Bringing your team on the tech journey Your digital strategy fitting in to your overall business strategy Being okay with outgrowing your systems     About Evan Evan has been working in digital development since 2000 across corporate, education, small...

Today we're talking about finding your team and connecting solutions that are the right fit for your business.   We dive into: Finding the systems that not only serve you but your team Identifying the gaps Understanding your team communication style Utilising your project management tool   Connect with Nicole on Instagram @theartisansolutions   Nicole's website: https://theartisans.com.au/   Get t...

Today I'm chatting with the fabulous Kathy Rast and we are going to be introducing the concept of Client-ing.   We dive into: The power of words Shaping our experience through what we say to ourselves Undercharging services How clients play their role, and how you play yours Lightening the conversation of business-ing Staying in your zone of expertise     About Kathy Kathy Rast is back and talking...

Today we're chatting with Ben Rashleigh, an ex-chef turned passionate Pilates instructor who's sharing tips on how to keep moving even while you're at your desk.   We dive into: Finding movement that is right for you How our bodies work when we're not moving The benefits of standing up every 15 minutes Setting up our desk up in a way that allows you to keep moving   About Ben For the better part o...

Today we're talking about setting up processes to help you tackle the year ahead.   We dive into: Setting up practices for your business to follow for the next 12 months Making marketing easy with standard processes in ClickUp Reviewing the systems in your business that may not feel aligned Finding the tech tools that really work for you     Connect with Nicole on Instagram @theartisansolutions  ...

Today we're chatting with Sam McFarlane from Sam Says Social about how to reduce overwhelm and keep a fabulous flow with a project management tool, like ClickUp.   We dive into: Being across the right social media channels for your target audience Reducing overwhelm with scheduling social posts in advance Keeping track of tasks and progress with ClickUp Where to start with social media posts to bu...

Today we're chatting with Jess Williamson, an award winning, passionate business coach and serial entrepreneur.   We dive into: Jess's entrepreneurial journey with multiple businesses Changing your mind if you're not feeling passionate Integrating work and personal to create our worlds Working through strategy & mindset Setting goals that are true to you, not what you think they should be Awarenes...

Today we're talking about stepping into the new year of 2022 and what big things we want to achieve this year.   We dive into: Team work in business and life What it means to play big for you Connecting with the right people Reflecting on 2021 Creating a sustainable pace for 2022   Connect with Nicole on Instagram @theartisansolutions   Nicole's website: https://theartisans.com.au/   Join the Take...

Today we're talking about preparing yourself for the holiday season and saying goodbye to 2021.   We dive into: Reflecting on learnings in 2021 What in your world is still in alignment What needs to say thank you, goodbye Tasks left on your list Shutting down business operations for the holidays   Connect with Nicole on Instagram @theartisansolutions   Nicole's website: https://theartisans.com.au/...