Freedom From The Desk

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... I joined by leadership coach Pete Chant to explore a simple but powerful concept: Time + Attention = Growth Together, they unpack what this really means for small business owners — and why growth often feels harder than it should. From the difference between capability and capacity , to how we invest our time and attention each day, th...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... What’s actually in the food we’re eating every day? E171 (Titanium Dioxide) a commonly used food additive that exists purely to improve the appearance of products, not their nutritional value! Often used to make foods look brighter and more visually appealing, this ingredient has raised concerns globally and has been banned in parts of...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Formaldehyde: What You Might Be Using Every Day (Without Realising) What we’re exposed to every day matters more than we often realise! Honestly, this is a topic that isn’t always talked about in everyday language! Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, and where they can show up in common household and personal care pr...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Why Going “All In” on Health Usually Backfires Why do so many health changes fail … even when we start with the best intentions? In this episode, I explores why the popular “all-in” approach to health and lifestyle change often backfires. From New Year’s resolutions to dramatic pantry overhauls, trying to change everything at once can...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... You don’t lack motivation. You lack clarity. In this episode of Freedom from the Desk , I explore why vague goals keep us stuck, and why aspiration without specificity is just fantasy. “I want to lose weight.” “I want financial freedom.” “I want more time.” These aren’t goals. They’re vibes. Without clear coordinates, there’s no route....

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... I explore a simple but powerful metaphor that connects mindset, emotional regulation, and business growth. If thoughts are seeds… If repetition is watering… If attention is sunlight… What are you actually growing and how does it look? This episode I talk about: • Why we don’t get the garden we want, we get the garden we maintain • How...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... The Law of Action ... This is the final episode in the Law of… series, bringing together: Focus (Law of Attraction) Energy cycles (Law of Rhythm) Nervous system state (Law of Vibration) And finally — action In this episode, we explore: • Why inaction is usually protection, not laziness• How fear, certainty, and safety keep us looping•...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... The Law of Vibration ... we take a look at a more rounded, scientific lens, focusing on emotional regulation and nervous system states rather than “high vibes” or positivity. During emotionally charged seasons like Christmas and New Year, our nervous system plays a powerful role in how we experience people, conversations, and environments....

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... The Law of Attraction ... This episode strips the concept back to its real foundation: how your brain filters information, where your focus goes, and why that shapes what you notice, the decisions you make, and ultimately the results you experience in life and business. Instead of manifesting or wishful thinking, we explore the neurosc...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... The Law of Rhythm ... In today's episode, we explore the Law of Rhythm, the natural cycles of energy, focus and motivation that shape how we show up in life and business. From the science of our daily rhythms to the creative and emotional waves we all experience, this quick conversation helps you understand why you’re not meant to...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... The Two Fears We’re Born With and How Every Other Fear Is Created In this episode, we talk about fear and how humans are born with only two natural fears? The fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. Every other fear we experience as adults, fear of failure, judgement, success, visibility, change is learned! Which means… it can be...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... The Pain of Discipline vs. the Pain of Regret. In this episode, we explore a powerful truth: everything in life has its own kind of hard, the short-term discomfort of discipline, or the long-term weight of regret. As business owners and in everyday life, we get to choose which one shapes our future. If you’ve been feeling stuck, incons...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... "Would You Ask the Same Question 5 Times?" - Getting to Your Real Why We often set goals or make changes, but rarely stop to ask why we want them. And even when we do, our first answer usually isn’t the real one. In this episode, I'll share a simple but powerful exercise: asking the same question five times to uncover you...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Momentary Happiness vs. Framework Happiness I talk about the deeper kind of joy, framework happiness - the kind that sticks because it’s built on meaning, habits, and alignment. How each is different, but both are needed. ACCESS YOUR Free Resource: Ready to stretch your thinking even further? Download my new Power of 3 guide — three si...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Tame Your Inbox Without the Crazy Goal of Zero Taming your inbox doesn’t have to mean chasing zero . In this episode, I break down a realistic approach to managing your emails, tools that actually fit into a busy business owner’s life. No extreme systems. No perfection/zero pressure. Just practical steps to help you feel in control aga...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... From Average to Awesome, Why Confidence Is a Skill You Can Build I’m chatting about confidence, it’s not something you’re born with , it’s something you build . I'll explore why so many of us mistake confidence for personality, how to strengthen it like a muscle, and why shifting from “average” to “awesome” starts with the small, e...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Get Excited About AND, Not OR. We’re diving into the language of possibility, why using “AND” instead of “OR” can completely shift how you make decisions, grow your business, and see your potential. When you swap either/or for and , you open the door to expansion instead of limitation. Because life, business, and success don’t have to...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Stop Judging the Fish! "If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it’s stupid.” Ever felt like you’re swimming upstream trying to fit into a world that just doesn’t see your strengths? This week’s episode is a reminder that you don’t need to climb trees meant for someone else. ______...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Stop Majoring in the Minors. We chase the big wins but overlook the small steps that actually build success. In this episode, we flip the focus, because it’s the small stuff that creates the big shifts in business, health, and life. ____________________ Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper,...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... It’s Not the Goal…It’s the Commitment. This one hit me me hard. Today I'm sharing about how it's our commitment (or lack of it) to what we are aspiring too that might be the issue! ____________________ Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Fixed vs. Growth Mindset - mindset isn’t fixed, it’s flexible, and the way you view challenges can either stall your business or help it soar. ____________________ Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business. A...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk I look into a Yale study! How can holding either a hot cup of coffee or cold iced coffee affect your view point... Yale Study Link ____________________ Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business. After 25 years su...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk, we are tackling the Work-Life Myth! Somewhere in the 80s, this shiny new phrase popped up.... The problem? It was never real to begin with. ____________________ Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business. After 25 ye...

In today's episode: I have a special guest, I’m joined by someone I’ve known and admired for years, Kerry Fulluck. We met through a local networking group almost 5 years ago, and ever since, I’ve been inspired by her passion, grit, and tenacity in both business and life. Today, she’s generously agreed to share her story, the highs, the hurdles, and the heart behind what she does now. Connect with...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk, I’m speaking into Good vs. Bad Values, and how spotting the difference can be a total game-changer for business owners and anyone on the self-improvement path. Purchase the book referenced 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k by Mark Manson ____________________ Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified boo...