Freedom From The Desk

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk , we’re diving into what the different Colour Personalities in business (and life) are, and how they can and do affect your business and how you interact with them. "Have you ever been told, 'Oh, you're such a Red!' and had no clue what they meant? Or maybe you've found yourself getting frustrated when a teammate just...

In today's episode: This week on Freedom From the Desk , we’re diving into how GIGO ( G arbage I n, G arbage O ut) In business (and life), what you feed your mind directly shapes what you get out of it and it silently affects your mindset, decision-making, and even your business results, and how to flip it in your favour. You’ve heard of ‘you are what you eat’... well, you’re also what you thi...

In today's episode: “Do you know what Calibrated Questions are?” They’re the ultimate conversation unlocker and can be helpful, especially in business. If you’re tired of getting vague responses, ghosted in your DMs, or misunderstood by clients, the way you ask might be the reason why. This episode was inspired from the incredible book 'Never Split the Difference' by Chris Voss - a rec...

In today's episode: In this episode, I'll be having an honest conversations about "Marketing vs. Prospecting" ... Marketing is key in small business, but Prospecting (sometimes a dirty word!) is also key and the key go hand in hand. 💡 Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting started, this one’s a must-listen if you’ve been showing up online... but still not seeing...

In today's episode: In this episode, I'll be chatting today about "It's Okay Not to know!" ... so much focus is put on us as business owners, parents, husbands, wife's, friends and family to know everything! Today I'll talk about the power of being OKAY Not Knowing. ____________________ Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper,...

In today's episode: In this episode, I'll be exploring the enduring (but often overlooked) importance of "above the fold" content and how it fits into today's digital landscape. We'll discuss how this concept has evolved, why it still matters, and some practical strategies too! ____________________ Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified boo...

In today's episode: In this episode, how we see the world — Your Perspective and Perception . While they’re often used interchangeably, they’re very different and learning to understand, expand, and even challenge them can an interesting mindset tool to learn about and develop, especially in business and life. ____________________ Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualif...

In today's episode: Today I’m chatting with someone who brings light wherevershe goes, the awesome Lisa O’Neill. She’s not only my co-host in the 28 Days of Gratitude movement we’ve been doing together, but also the founder of UpLevel with Lisa — where she empowers women to rise into their full potential with confidence, clarity, and courage. In this episode, we dive into the journey behind he...

In today's episode: Turnover vs Profit - Real Talk Had you heard this before... ? 👉 “My business made six figures last year!” But did it? Or is that just turnover talking? In today's episode with talk about the sparkly object in the room ... 'Turnover'. ____________________ Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate ad...

In today's episode: Financially Forward: Preparing for the New Financial Year with Erin Davis We’re talking MONEY in the lead up the EOFY ... but not in a way that makes your eyes glaze over. This week on Freedom From The Desk, I sit down with the incredible Erin Davis, creator of the Grounded Rich Girl Program, chartered accountant and money coach. Together, we chatted about: - Getting financ...

In today's episode: The Gods of Guilt: Navigating Guilt in Business This episode was inspired by the Netflix series , The Lincoln Lawyer , Season 3, Episode 10 — titled The Gods of Guilt. It got me thinking about how many of us are silently carrying guilt in many ways, in business, in grief, in our relationships and we don’t always realise how much it's impacting our choices, our energy, a...

In today's episode: Think Smaller: The Secret to Achieving Big Goals Sounds counter intuitive right? Thinking smaller to achieve big goals? If you have ever felt overwhelmed by a massive goal, only to find yourself stuck and unmotivated? Well, you're simply not alone. In today's episode, we're exploring why thinkingsmaller might just be the key to achieving those big dreams. Recomm...

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 supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big: You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk. Freedom F...

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 supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big: You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk. Freedom F...

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 supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big: You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk. Freedom F...

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 supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big: You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk. Freedom F...

Ep 6: Soft Skills and Hards Skills - Join me as we take a look at Soft Skills and Hard Skills and how they fit into your business, work and life.  Sources: Deloitte | Soft Skills for Business Sucess: https://www2.deloitte.com/au/en/pages/economics/articles/soft-skills-business-success.html Forbes | The Importance of Soft Skills in a Post Pandemic World: hhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/ulrikjuulchris...

Ep 5: Welcome to today’s podcast!  Join me, and my guest speaker, Pauline Guthrie - Professional Counsellor as we discuss Burnout .  Pauline's experience is vast with over 36 years of experience in education as a successful  teacher, counsellor and trainer providing a rich background for  incorporating motivation and empowerment with wisdom and insight. She  has had four years of intensive pra...

Ep 4: Welcome to today’s podcast!  Join me as we take a look into Imposter Syndrome ! We hear this term, Imposter Syndrome a lot and probably more when as a business owner.  What is it? How do you recognize it? What are some simple things we can do to help ourselves?  Referenced Resources: Canon Australia | The Lab Decoy: https://youtu.be/F-TyPfYMDK8 Do you have Imposter Syndrome Flow Chart: https...

EP3: Welcome to today’s podcast!  Join me as we talk Social Media Etiquette!  Growing up we were all taught how to behave, show respect, how to be polite and courteous, right? Nowadays, for many they seemed to have missed the 'Social Media Etiquette Memo' and are unfortunately missing the mark, on applying some critical Social Media Etiquette - in a world where your social media is forever...

EP2: Welcome to today’s podcast! Today we take a look at titles and in particular the Titles that surround the business and administration world! I’m talking about EA’s, PA’s, OBM’s, SMM’s, VA’s  …. OMG!!!  I cringe, just reading them out. We’ll talk about each, there general descriptors, and the broad alignment to each one. How do you feel about titles, do they empower or restrict you when it com...