Challenging the norm: His and Hers look at life and business

The first episode of 2025! Why do we use the New Year as a time to put the plans into action? We chat about where procrastination comes in when we choose a date in the future (Jan 1st is the most common point for this). We look at the discipline we need to get the planning done by a particular date. Paul talks about how planning can be maintained by using the trigger reward loop to keep on top of...

It's the end-of-the-year episode. As business owners, planning should be second nature. Fail to plan is planning to fail as they say. When it comes to planning there is a big question... Whose expectations are you trying to live up to in your planning? Your expectations for your business or the pressure from outside influences? We look at planning from a practical and real perspective and how a wo...

It's widely accepted that social media is the most effective strategy for growing your business. But is that true? Is there an alternative approach that doesn't put the sole emphasis on social media. Have a listen to why we think it isn't as clear-cut as you might think. We share strategies that will give you the growth you want in your business without relying solely on social media. We share how...

Lindsey has a bee in her bonnet! ( just don't mention the budget 😁). Knee-jerk decisions seem to be everywhere and we have decided its time to look at knee-jerk as a strategy...or not. - Do knee-jerk decisions have a place in business? - Are panic moments a driver for poor business decisions? - Knee-jerk is driven largely by how people feel, not always what they think, can that be a good thing? -...

There are consequences to every action we take and the decisions we make. The question is do we always consider the consequences when we make a decision? Even if the decision is to do nothing. We wrestle with the idea that consequences and outcomes are the same thing or not! We talk about owning the consequences. We end up with strong opinions on this one, have a listen and give us your view and o...

When things don't go to plan our default can be to simply do more... - more marketing - more admin - more qualifications The list goes on... Eventually, it starts to feel like it's from a place of desperation. One critical area of this is the dreaded ... lowering your prices to get more sales. We talk about why this isn't the best plan when it comes to building income.... not by a long...

We all know having a 'why' is important, certainly for your business, but what if your 'why' becomes the problem? How would you know? We started out to record an episode about what isn't a 'why' and it quickly morphed into the idea that 'could your why become the problem?' Grab a beverage of your choice and have a listen. This episode went places even we didn&#3...

Ever been faced with that decision that you simply know you can't afford not to make... but you hesitate? We explore that dilemma we all face at times when we know we should go for it but we don't. Here's the key questions we take on... Can you trust yourself to make that decision? How do you know when it's the right time to make that decision? What if you have fallen out of love w...

Lindsey kicks this one off with frustration over how easy it is for men to simply rock up in business having made minimal effort to look the part whereas women have a whole different challenge. Paul had a very different take on this! This one got interesting. We discuss: - The fears of being visible when it comes to business - What is a successful image in business for a man or a woman? - The impa...

We aren't playing it safe anymore! This episode begins a new shift in our podcast. Its time to really come at things from his and hers perspective, its what we indended and its time to embrace that. So hold on to your hats! We wrestle with the topic of money and we come at it from his and hers perspectives .... which are different! It's always a hot topic and we have different experiences...

Starting and growing a business is hard enough, roll into that the responsibilities of a family can be overwhelming. Lindsey shares her insights into managing both as she started her business whilst juggling the responsibilites of a young family. An honest and often raw discussion on the price of success and the options to achieve both! Listen and watch on Spotify. Listen on Apple. If you’ve found...

We have a combined 50+ years working in senior roles and successfully running our own businesses. We have certainly learnt a thing or two over that time, so we decided to do an episode to look at what we wish we had known before we started our business. As ever, we come at this from different perspectives and manage to distil down our business life lessons to points that you can action and review...

What are you putting off in your business? In this podcast, we talk about the habit we all have of putting off the things we don't want to do but know we have to do them. We look at : - What do we typically put off and why. - How we can work out what to do first. - Imperfection...done is better than good. - How to handle being uncomfortable. - Why a sales call really isn't that scary Oh, a...

Is a hustle all it's cracked it up to be? In this podcast, we get to the bottom of this idea of a side hustle. Is it a good approach to business or is it a lot of hard work for very little return> We look at the difference between a mistake and failure and why that’s important to your business growth mindset. So, in the full episode, we talk about: Can a side hustle really work alongside a main bu...

When are too many mistakes too many in business?   In this podcast, we discuss mistakes, looking at them from a personal and business perspective and why it’s important that we allow ourselves to make mistakes and how that can drive success in your business.   We look at the difference between a mistake and failure and why that’s important to your business growth mindset.   So, in the full episode...

It's a New Year, and everyone has goals and objectives, but how you approach setting your objectives and especially how you stay the course is critical. 83% of New Year's resolutions fail... don't be part of that statistic. We share our insights and experience to ensure you stay the course and achieve those objectives that are important to you. Leave a comment and let us know what you...

In this episode, we wrestle with the idea that generations struggle to relate to each other, especially in business. We ask ourselves, is that a fair perspective and is it a real problem? As you would expect we do get to a conclusion as always but maybe not necessarily what we expected! Lindsey Burden - www.lindseyburden.com - Business Coaching For Ambitious Women Paul Snell - www.paulksnell.com -...

Yes, a whole episode on doom and gloom. Crazy, right? No, this is something that needs to be out in the open. In our usual pragmatic approach, we share insights and techniques on how to handle those doom and gloom thoughts and feelings. If you haven't done so already please subscribe to the show and rate our show. Comments are always welcome! If you want to know more about us and our day jobs...

Is social media essential to grow and succeed in business? Is it crazy to try and grow and business without social media? This is our take on these questions ... and we don't pull any punches. This episode is full of tips and ideas about where social media fits, if at all! Grab a beverage of your choice and dive in. If you want to know more about us and our day jobs you can find all the detail...

A Lindsey Burden quote taken from this episode "I found the whole idea and concept absolutely life changing... there wasn't just a light bulb, there were thunderbolts, lights flashed and there were fireworks" Want to know more about Lindsey's revelation? .... grab a coffee and have a listen! Leave a comment and let us know what you think of the episode and subscribe.....it helps...

Everyone talks about 'putting boundaries in place' but what does that really mean and how can that help you in your business rather than restrict you? In this episode, we look at boundaries and how you can drive success in your business and life by using boundaries productively. Leave a comment and let us know what you think of the episode and subscribe.....it helps to grow the podcast so...

In this episode of, we venture into the complex and often debated terrain of "pushing through." It's a time we've all encountered in our lives, a mantra of perseverance in the face of adversity. But is it always the path to success and personal growth, or could there be times when it leads us down a different road? Leave a comment and let us know what you think of the episode and...

Leave a comment and let us know what you think of the episode and subscribe.....it helps to grow the podcast so we can continue to share our insights. If you want to know more about us and our day jobs you can find all the details on our websites: Lindsey Burden - www.lindseyburden.com - Business Coaching For Ambitious Women Paul Snell - www.paulksnell.com - Business Coaching - Driving Growth and...

Getting under the skin of Lindsey and Paul. A quickfire question episode that might surprise you! Leave a comment and let us know what you think of the episode and subscribe.....it helps to grow the podcast so we can continue to share our insights. If you want to know more about us and our day jobs you can find all the details on our websites: Lindsey Burden - www.lindseyburden.com - Business Coac...

Is 'leaving it too late' really a thing? Conventional wisdom will say its never too late but in this episode we pull that idea apart to really get to the bottom of pros and cons of leaving anything too late. Leave a comment and let us know what you think of the episode and subscribe.....it helps to grow the podcast so we can continue to share our insights. If you want to know more about us...