Bridging Gaps - The Business Podcast

Well - it's been a while! It was really bothering me that my last episode was all about what was coming up and then I just stopped.  This brief episode explains why I stopped and gives some insight to how to decide whether to morph your podcast or bring it to a stop! It emphasises the importance of knowing why you are doing the podcast and whether it is delivering on your (and your listeners') exp...

In this first episode of 2021, I talk about what you can expect from the rest of the season (season 6!). Finding your voice is increasingly important to me, the Tuesday 15:15's are restarting - the first one is Tuesday 19th January 2021 (sign up here: https://bit.ly/brc-resilience ) and new guests, new angles and a mix of episode styles! Also, I'm launching Six Weeks to Podcast Power - it starts o...

Mental health was a big topic before Covid-19 yet it would be easy to push it aside as we try our best to cope with the pandemic. The reality though is that we can't. Whether we choose to consciously address it or not, our mental health is being impacted by this. As a business owner, an employer, an employee, a parent, no matter who we are or what our role in life is, we are all of us are impacted...

This was recorded during the Coronovirus Global Pandemic in 2020. At the time of this webinar, the expectation was that we will not return to normal any time soon but we don't quite know what the future holds .  For that matter, will we ever return to the normal we previously knew? If not, what will our new normal look like medium and long term? With all these unknowns, how do you continue to...

In this live recording of the Tuesday 15:15 Webinar, I am joined by Liana Fricker of the Inspiration Space and Richard Woods of LEADGEN as they take questions from the audience to generate ideas on how to get your business online. If you'd like to hear about upcoming Tuesday 15:15's and find out about podcasting courses and masterclasses, head on over to bridgeroadconsultants.com/events . See omny...

Sam Gold of Gold HR and Rebecca Trudgett of Switchfoot Accunting join for this live webinar held during the Covid-19 global pandemic. Addressing some of the HR and Finance concerns of businesses at a time when the world around us was changing rapidly and many were trying to understand their options amidst a wide range of support being offered by the government. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

In this episode, I'm joined by Penny Power OBE and Richard Woods as they answer questions and provide inspiration to a live audience on this webinar.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode, the first in the latest Season - is all about helping business owners find their feet and figure out how to get their business going or keep it going as we try to navigate the new and uncharted waters of the Covid-19 world! Richard Woods, Founder of LEADGEN and Robin Waite, the business coach answer questions and provide inspiration in this recording of our recent webinar. If you wou...

This week's conversation is with Vanessa Ugatti - the True Worth Expert.  Vanessa explains that certain personality types have difficulty in making sure they are getting their true worth when working with clients. She was one of them so knows first hand the challenges that they face.   Vanessa talks about recognising that she wanted to do something around training but being unclear...

In this episode, I'm in conversation with Janine Esbrand - career and executive coach and Founder of Lightbox Coaching. Janine qualified as a lawyer and shortly after qualifying went on a life changing trip to Africa. After this she began seeking something that would help her give back and discovered the coaching world and that she was and always had been a natural coach. An important part of her...

This week I'm in conversation with Pete Wilkinson.  Pete is the founder of Reclara - a tool that helps keep everyone from CEO down aligned to the same objectives and moving in the same direction. Pete and I speak about how he initially developed the 1-3-5 plan and uses it in his business life and when preparing to run the IronMan. Pete's journey has not been easy - after initial success in th...

Tina is The Tiny Troubleshooter , The B&B Keeper and co-founder of MicroBiz Matters Day . Tina is a strong advocate of micro business, looking after your mental health and doing what you need to make ends meet. In our conversation we talk about the need to give more focus to the mental health of micro business owners, the importance of recognising your own definition of success rather than try...

Craig takes us from the Amazon to Burkina Faso to our own lives. Speaking to Craig - his passion for helping people with their courage and their confidence by cultivating their inner strength comes through so strongly in our conversation. Craig shares his story of moving from sales to becoming a professional speaker and the importance of connecting to people emotionally. He talks about the turning...

Here it is - the final part of my conversation with Richard Dwyer where we get on to the subject of how he manages his overall well-being. Some of the topics we cover are: Daily habits and morning ritual Learning from others Meditation Power breaks and productivity pockets The power of sleep and the right sleep environment Enjoying the moment  In this episode, we talk about a number of other...

In this second part of our conversation, Richard talks about his love of all things Disney, going for business training at The Disney Institute , his graduation ears and how impressed he has always been with the experience they create. We talk about the importance of people in any organisation, trust , fear and I get some advice on how to free up some of my own headspace!  Conscious decisions...

In this episode, I let you in on what to expect from Season 4 - there's a few changes (including the artwork!), tell you what's been happening since the end of Season 3 and generally set the scene for this upcoming Season. I talk about an amazing venue I've used recently - Woodhaven Inspirational Space in Woking.  A new venue I'll be using in August - The Dog & Hair in Grayshott . What's...

Previously I have released excerpts from these interviews as part of the #MicroBizMatters 7 Day Podcast. These are the full interviews with Gemma Storery ( Infinity Creative ) and Linda Huckle ( Linda Huckle Training ). We talk about their businesses, definitions of success, microbusiness and what they are doing or did to support the #MicroBizMatters Day in January.   See omnystudio.com/liste...

In this episode, I am in conversation with 3 different business owners. Nell Op de Beeck, Mandy Dineley and Jake Liddell. Nell and Jake are speaking to me about what they will be speaking about in the key note speech along with Richard Woods at the Hampshire Business Expo on Tuesday, 26 February 2019.  They also share their advice for exhibitors and visitors to the expo to make the most of th...

Richard is the ​Founder & CEO of Flair Gymnastics​ and co-founder of ​Kidz Impact.​ In this episode, Richard and I speak about his journey to building a successful career as a stuntman while also building Flair Gymnastics. Told by his careers advisor that he couldn't become a stuntman as that would be too difficult, he went ahead anyway.  Needing to earn money to pay for training, he star...

On February 26, the Hampshire Business Expo takes place at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. I've teamed up with Richard Woods - Lead Gen Academy, Nell Op de Beeck - Action Coach and Jake Liddell - WP Aid to build up to the event. Richard, Nell and Jake are presenting the Key Note speech at the Hampshire Business Expo - you can expect a Micro Lead Gen Summit from 12:30-13:30. In this ep...

Over the past week, a few things happened - nothing major - but today it all came together and made me ask the question - Does Personality Have A Place In Business? I'd love to know your thoughts - so why not join the conversation on the Bridging Gaps - The Business Podcast Facebook page:  facebook.com/bridginggapspodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I’m in conversation with Lenka Lutonska. Lenka is one of the leading mindset and business strategists for female entrepreneurs in Europe today.   She came to the UK from Slovakia at the age of 19, £30 in her pocket, barely any English and tells me that she was rebelling. She finds a job as a cleaner and starts to climb her way up the corporate ladder eventually responsib...

In this episode, I touch base with Tina Boden one week after #MicroBizMatters Day where she spent 8 hours interviewing approximatly 30 guests! Tina and I talk about the day itself, what will happen between now and 2020! She also asks that - if you've seen Tony Robinson OBE - say hi as he is flitting around the country! As part of the #MicroBizMatters 7 Day Podcast, I interviewed a number of busine...

In this episode, I share with you the challenges that I faced while putting out #MicroBizMatters - 7 Day Podcast.  I wanted to share this with you as I don't often share the challenges I face in my own business. This is specifically about processes, timing, setting boundaries and generally coping! You can expect a glimpse into the world of podcast production as well as some of the guests that...

In this last episode before the day itself, I cover the schedule for the day, Tina & Tony talk in more detail about the Ladies over Lunch session leading on to Tina being hangry. Mandy Dinely and Richard Woods share their #IGave11 and Richard Woods is touchingly open about himself and success. I'll be on the Digital Know-How session at 7:45. Watch live on the MicroBizMatters Youtube channel &n...