Meaningful Work, Remarkable Life

What if the real reason your business isn’t growing isn’t a lack of skill but your addiction to overthinking, overplanning and over-prepping? In this episode, we examine why speed beats perfection every time and how embracing fast, imperfect action can create the momentum your business desperately needs, without burning you out in the process. You’ll discover: Why perfectionism is snobbery, and th...

In this episode, we dive into the emotional, neurological, and digital tangle of decision-making in our AI-saturated age. From our daily navigation of AI as business owners, to the broader cultural shifts that affect our clients and target market in how we make (or avoid) decisions, we explore the role of trust, creative thinking, and discernment in a world of infinite options and shrinking attent...

Brook talks with Lisa Corduff, a successful entrepreneur, speaker and writer, on how AI and climate change will affect our future, including looking after our families, building our businesses, selling online, and how to move through collective and individual grief. Lisa talks about how she got out of existential dread into proactive preparation, and why navigating uncertainty with experimentation...

Welcome to the future! Season 6 is here and it’s all about asking the big questions, honing our predictive skills and positioning ourselves and our businesses to make the most out of what’s to come. No doubt about it – the future is volatile and oftentimesscary. It’s easy to believe that the past was better, and set our nostalgia and sentimentality lead. But leaders aren’t leaders if they only sho...

Your desire to be liked, while very human, is the very same thing that's diluting your difference, killing your visibility, and keeping you from the opportunities you know you're capable of. In this episode, we dive into a potent cocktail of visibility blocks—generosity, AI, and self-censorship—and how they're quietly sabotaging your marketing, messaging, and leadership. You'll dis...

If you’ve ever hesitated before hitting 'publish' or rewritten a caption a bajillion times, you’re not alone. Especially if you're feeling immense self-consciousness, and you're excellent at overthinking your content, you're going to LOVE this episode. Because we're exploring how the very thing you’re avoiding is the key that will unlock your lead generation, help you attra...

Comparing ourselves to our competitors often provokes complex or difficult emotions. You know you "shouldn't" compare, but let's face it, that's almost impossible sometimes. In this episode, we're taking a fresh approach to those difficult feelings to transform these into new coaching tools to inspire our growth, our innovation, and our peace. You'll learn: How to eje...

Today, we dismantle the biggest myth in business - that hard work and expertise will automatically translate to income – if that were true, far more talented business owners would be thriving right now. Together, we rethink how to earn consistent 10K+ months in your business, not by working harder or earning more qualifications, but by shifting how you approach sales, marketing, and profitability....

Today, we explore the powerful connection between joy and profit. We will rethink the way we approach our work, embracing experimentation, curiosity, and joy as essential tools for creativity, resilience, and earning (waaaaaaaay) more in our business. You'll learn: The surprising connection between experimentation, creativity and growth in business How joy makes work regenerative, helping you stay...

Hustle is not the enemy. But there's a paradox in it, yes? Hustling all day, every day, turns you into a burnt out husk of a person. It's not good, not effective and not sustainable. Today, we tackle the paradox of hustle - why it’s works when it's paired with heart, strategy, and long-term thinking. We're rethinking the way we approach growth, ditching the obsession with quick wins, and building...

Does the idea of pitching, selling, and putting yourself forward feel selfish? Obnoxious? Acutely self-consciousness? It's time to challenge that.  We're going to rethink what it means to show up, boldly ask for what we want, and put ourselves in the right rooms — without guilt, hesitation, or the weight of outdated beliefs about worthiness. You'll learn: Why our Hustle & Heart Life's a Pitch!™ is...

Today, we look at the secret ingredient in your business that's going to turbocharge everything – and if you think joy has no place in the workday, then prepare to have your world rocked. It's time to rethink the outdated dichotomy that work is drudgery and play is frivolous, and explore how incorporating joy into your daily routines can fuel both your energy as well as your business success. You'...

Today, we challenge the lessons you learned at school that are holding your business growth back. Outdated beliefs about selflessness, modesty, and fitting in have a real impact on your relationship with power. If you want to earn more, and build your business on your terms, then it's time to embrace the season's theme of "the Summer of Selfish." You'll learn: Why turning insults into assets is th...

Season five is themed "The Summer of Selfish," exploring why embracing selfishness might be the unconventional path to unlock generosity, joy, and profitability. Have you ever wondered how turning judgments into assets could change your life? Or why clashing values — like generosity and being taken seriously by others — might actually be the key to your next breakthrough? (It's not what you think....

Isn't it about time that you gave yourself a promption? You've worked hard. You've done your time. As you're self-employed, you're the only person qualified to promote yourself. So let's do it! We talk about how to proactively elevate your business, your income, and your impact—on your own terms—while creating the future you want. You'll learn: When to know it's time to give yourself a promotion E...

Today, we explore the uncomfortable yet powerful realm of conflict in business. If you KNOW you avoid conflict, then I daresay you’re not yet tapping into its growth potential – so watch out! Because not only could you become great at handling conflict, but you could also unlock new levels of growth for yourself. Let’s rethink conflict as a catalyst for transformation – for ourselves, our business...

  Today, we tackle the clutter that weighs down your business, steals your time, and drains your energy. Let’s rethink what we actually need to keep around in our business, and what we’re better off letting go. By doing this, we create space for growth, focus, and true productivity, reclaiming the energy we need to thrive. You'll learn: The sneaky ways “busy work” creeps in, and why intentional le...

Sooner or later, ourselves and our business needs to evolve, progress, and step things up. In this episode, we explore the process of calling in your next-level clients – clients who align with your evolving identity, values, and business goals. We look at the natural tension that arises when outgrowing your current clientele and the psychological challenges of stepping into a new version of yours...

Today, we tackle the pervasive feelings of overwhelm, underpayment, and burnout that so many business owners experience (if you haven't burnt out in your business yet, then I daresay you haven't been in business long enough). So let's rethink how we can handle our workload, set boundaries, and prioritise our individual, collective, and systemic wellbeing, to minimise the deleterious effects and ma...

Chaos is inevitable – in both life and business. We may wish it were otherwise, but that 'cool, calm, in control' self you're wishing for? Sorry to tell you, you're going to have to learn how to be that person regardless of your circumstances. In this episode, Brook shares how having a large, chaotic family has made it easier for her to be resilient, agile and flexible when things go pear-shaped. ...

If you've not yet burnt out in business, I daresay that you haven't yet been in business long enough. Running your own business is stressful – and maintaining your mental health and wellbeing is imperative if you want to be in business for the long-term. In this highly personal episode, Brook shares a personal experience of burnout in early 2022 (trigger warning), which led her to seek help. In th...

Why is anger seen as so distasteful (on women)? We're delving deep into the complexities of anger, particularly for women in business, and how anger can be transformed into a powerful motivator for making bold decisions and creating meaningful changes in your professional and personal life. Emotions have messages to decode, if you know what to look. You'll learn: Why anger is a superpower, and how...

How do some business owners seem to be everywhere, all at once, creating massive visibility, reach, momentum - and a big injection of cash? This technique, the Momentum Effect, is something I've been doing for years. It's enabled me to have long holidays overseas, plenty of breaks, and build a cash buffer before the quiet months of the year. If you hate doing the same thing twice, you don't mind h...

If you've ever walked away from a client feeling less than, or that you weren't very good at your job, then this episode is for you. If you're a highly conscientious, values-based owner, perhaps highly sensitive or a people pleaser, then I daresay that you would have had your values weaponised against you. When you're highly principled, it's easy for others to weaponise your values or principles....

Are you struggling to be visible online? You're not alone. In this episode, I chat with social media strategist Angela Morris about why so many women business owners find it painfully difficult to be seen and heard on social media. We look into the psychological and societal factors at play, and Angela shares some brilliant insights on how to break free from the fear of visibility. We explore: Why...