Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen

In this episode of Kindly Blunt , Helen explores how comparison can quietly damage your confidence in business. She shares a personal moment when seeing other speakers looking polished and stage-ready made her question her own ability. Helen reminds listeners that social media often shows only the finished, polished version of someone else's journey — not the work, doubt, time, or mess behind it....

When the usual route feels blocked, it is easy to become frustrated, lose confidence or decide that an opportunity simply is not meant for you. In this episode, Helen shares her own experience of trying to return to public speaking and the challenge of getting noticed when applications and enquiries seem to lead nowhere. Rather than waiting to be chosen, she has set herself a 100-day visibility ch...

'You were never meant to do this alone' In this episode, Helen talks about why running a business was never meant to be done alone. She reflects on the loneliness of her early business days, the pressure of having to make every decision herself, and the importance of finding people who truly understand what it feels like to be self-employed. Helen shares why business friends, mentors, cheerleaders...

In this episode, Helen shares the story behind  Kindly Blunt Live , her in person business event for solo business owners who want straight talking, practical marketing advice without hype, shame, or pressure. Helen talks about her love of live events, how lockdown and her cancer diagnosis put her dream on hold, and the moment that made her realise exactly what kind of event she wanted to create,...

In this episode, Helen Bullen talks about why your past does not have to define your future, especially in business. If you have outgrown part of your work, want to change direction, or feel ready to do things differently, this is your reminder that you are allowed to evolve. Helen shares her own journey from osteopath to business mentor and explains why changing course is not failure, but often a...

 This episode is all about that voice in your head, the one that kicks off just as you're about to do something brave. Helen Bullen digs into the internal chatter that talks you out of posting, selling, emailing and taking action — and why letting it run wild is quietly killing your results.  Helen shares why that voice shows up, how it tries to keep you safe, and why too much back-and-forth in yo...

Do you ever feel frustrated that the people around you don't really understand what you do in your business? In this episode, Helen talks about a mindset shift that made a huge difference in her own journey. For years she waited for friends and family to understand and support her business, but eventually realised they didn't need to get it. Instead of looking for approval from people who weren't...

In this episode, Helen Bullen explores a question many business owners ask themselves: why do we think we should already know how to run a business? She talks about the pressure to "just know" marketing, sales, and systems — even though most people were never taught these skills. Helen shares why running a business is often much harder than it looks, and how self-doubt and comparison (especially o...

Episode 13 Failure is only Failure to Try Helen Bullen tackles one of the biggest blockers for solo business owners: the fear of failure. Helen reframes "failure" as feedback and learning, and argues the  real failure is not taking action at all. If you've been delaying a launch, avoiding sales posts, or waiting to feel "ready," this one is a nudge to move—messily, imperfectly, but consistently.  ...

Helen shares the story behind her 10-10 Challenge: an intentionally simple framework built for busy solo business owners who want to make progress without overwhelm. It's based on 10 days of 10 focused actions per day (mixing business, mindset, and "you" actions), designed to build momentum, confidence, and growth through consistent, doable steps. CLICK HERE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD     Link to 10:10 CHA...

Think for Yourself and Cut the Noise Kindly Blunt Podcast with Helen Bullen There is a lot of noise online telling business owners what they should be doing — especially at the start of the year. In this episode, Helen talks about how that constant advice, opinion, and guilt-based marketing can knock your confidence and stop you taking action altogether. This is a reminder that you're allowed to t...

Raising your prices doesn't require an apology it requires clarity and confidence. In this episode, we talk about how to raise your prices without guilt, fear, or overexplaining. If you've been undercharging, hesitating to increase your rates, or worrying about how clients will react, this conversation will help you shift both your mindset and your strategy. You'll learn how pricing communicates v...

Confidence isn't something you wait for it's something you take responsibility for. In this episode, Helen breaks down the myth that confident people are "just born that way" and gets honest about how confidence is actually built: through action, self-trust, and showing up even when it's uncomfortable. She talks about why relying on external validation keeps you stuck, how fear doesn't mean you're...

Episode 7 Small steps bring Big wins Tired of chasing quick fixes in your business? In this "kindly blunt" episode, Helen cuts through the gimmicks and reminds you why small, consistent steps are what truly create big wins. If you're ready to stop searching for shortcuts and start building real momentum, this one's for you. Helens Message: "Being busy being busy is not a business strategy." Free G...

 Episode 6 — What Stops You Taking Action Host: Helen Bullen Podcast: Kindly Blunt, Straight Talking, Marketing for Small Business Owners In this episode, Helen talks about the real reasons business owners get stuck instead of taking action and how you can break through those blocks. From time wasting habits and lack of knowledge to the quiet voice in your head whispering "who do you think you are...

     In this episode of Kindly Blunt , Helen Bullen challenges business owners to make a choice: are you committed to your business or just dabbling? Helen dives deep into the power of knowing your why...  the driving reason that keeps you going when business gets hard, the clients are quiet, and motivation dips. Through personal stories and practical reflection, she shows how reconnecting with yo...

What do I do in my business that makes me drive forward, to make me never give up? I'm just going to share my 'care of self principles'  so you get an overview of where I'm coming from.    00:02:48    My first principle, which I have termed care of self. 00:03:57   L ooking after your body and your mental welfare in business. 00:06:32    Who said you have to work 9 to 5?  00:09:04    Breaks and ti...

DOWNLOAD My Top 3 Fixes To Create Steady Sales  Do you find yourself saying 'I'll do it later?' and then find things you need to, or want to do, start piling up and you find yourself getting overwhelmed and 'firefighting' the daily running of your business? Well in this podcast I will explore why this happens and what you can do about it. Enjoy listening Until next time Helen   00:00:51  Commit to...

Today I'm going to be talking about selling - I know it can sound boring to some, but, after all, that is the aim for your business to sell, either a service or a product. Let's see if I can make it a bit more interesting. Thanks for listening Helen   Notes Length 19m . 31s 0.00 - Intro 1m. 25s - Overview setting the scene 4m.07s - Three things you need to know Be Clear 7m . 53s - Get yourself see...

Running a business you soon come to realise that not only do you have to be good at what you do but also you have to know how to market, that can be a bit of a shock. But don't worry, you are expert at what you do and you can learn the rest. You don't have to know all this stuff straight away. Even if you have had your business for a few years you can still learn and update your marketing skills....

Sometimes in the seriousness of business, we lose sight of why we started in the first place, so todays podcast is about bringing joy back into your business. Enjoy listening. Happy Builders List (my email list) Link:  https://bit.ly/HBLIST https://linktr.ee/HelenBullen

Having a bit of a change up on this podcast -  a new format - see what you think. Today I am talking about shattering your limiting beliefs and moving your business forward. Happy Builders List (my email list) Link:  https://bit.ly/HBLIST https://linktr.ee/HelenBullen

October is Breast Cancer awareness month and I thought it was highly appropriate to divert slightly from my usual Kindly Blunt chat to highlight this important subject. I know none of us want to think about cancer but the truth is, we all know someone that has been affected by the wrath of cancer.  I am also willing to bet that most people have a connection to someone who has had breast cancer.  H...

In todays episode I am going to be helping you reignite your drive and passion for your business. It can be easy as a business owner to lose your mojo but I am here to help you feel inspired, motivated and to enjoy your business. Happy Builders List (my email list) Link:  https://bit.ly/HBLIST https://linktr.ee/HelenBullen  

Hi and welcome to todays episode, where I am going to be calling out habits that waste time and reduce your productivity.   I am also going to be putting forward my ideas about why this happens and explore strategies and insights to help you get more done in less time.   Happy Builders List (my email list) Link:  https://bit.ly/HBLIST https://linktr.ee/HelenBullen