Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen

Welcome to my Kindly Blunt podcast  I'm your host, Helen Bullen, and in today's episode, we're diving into the secrets of Business Success with a Twist of Humour and a Whole Lot of Awesome!  You know, they say laughter is contagious and I couldn't agree more! So, sprinkle some humour into your business, and watch it spread like wildfire. It's like a secret ingredient that boosts your morale, creat...

Today I will be delving into the power of purpose and suggesting ways that can help you put your finger on the reason why you run your business so that you can make sure it is clear and correct.

Today I'm going to be talking about journalling. I want to share with you what I get out of journalling and why I think it will help you in your life and business. Journalling is a bit like marmite some people love it, some hate it, but how do you know unless you try it?       Happy Builders List (my email list) Link:  https://bit.ly/HBLIST The link to amazon for my book  is    https://amzn.to/3M0...

In the beginning, when you set up your business it takes up a lot of your time. You may even miss out on family events or spending time with friends but how does it affect you and how does it affect your business. I will discuss with you my findings from setting up one of my businesses. Structuring your business to allow you to take time off, benefits you and your business. Happy Builders List (my...

I wasn't sure I was going to put this podcast out there or not, but felt it was something I wanted to share. It is about some feedback I received when talking about my book - "Agnes, Bea, Cancer and Me. When I receive feedback, good or bad, I usually stop and reflect on it and see what I can learn from it. Happy Builders List (my email list) Link:  https://bit.ly/HBLIST The link to amazon for my b...

In todays podcast I am talking about what happens in life or business when things don't go as you want them to. How should we react and in fact how do we react? We all get curve balls thrown at us - no one is exempt. I am going to discuss what we can do when this happens and suggest some tips that I have found get me back on track. Happy Builders List (my email list) Link:  https://bit.ly/HBLIST  

Today I will be talking about stopping the panic. As a business owner or in life we can sometimes get into a panic. So much to do we don't know where to start. How can we find a way of coping and reducing that panic? Let me share some different ways I have learnt over my years in business.   Happy Builders List (my email list) Link:  https://bit.ly/HBLIST    

I like the true spirit of me. She is strong and brave and can achieve anything she wants. I believe you can achieve anything you want if you learn to commit. Whether I live for another three years or another thirty, I am going to make it count.   The link to amazon for my book  is    https://amzn.to/3M0go1Y   Email: Helen@helenbullen.com

In the last episode of my Kindly Blunt Podcast, I talked to you about my new book. Agnes, Bea, Cancer and Me and I am going to continue on from that. Early in my journey I decided that if I was going to have to go through this hell, I had to find a positive from it. So, I want to share advice and tips that I found useful and hope others will too, whether you are on your own cancer journey or suppo...

In this episode I want to talk to you about my new book Agnes, Bea, Cancer and Me It is about my life after receiving a cancer diagnosis, how I dealt with it and how my life was changed. It is for people who are on their own cancer journey, those that know someone who has cancer but I also think it is relevant for dealing with any of those curve balls life throws at us.    The link to amazon for m...

Todays episode is about using the phrase 'I can' and really meaning it. what if you knew you could achieve anything you wanted to? My mantra is 'I can, I will, watch me!' What's yours?   Happy Builders List (my email list) Link:  https://bit.ly/HBLIST Currently there is a free mini course if you sign up for "Bullen Proof Your Marketing"   Link :  https://helenbullen.kartra.com/page/HappyBB   "Comm...

This week I'm going to be talking about moaning - one of my pet hates. I want to inspire you to be more positive because moaning can erode away the success of your dreams. I'm going to show you the power of smiling.   Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST Currently there is a free mini course if you sign up for "Bullen Proof Your Marketing"   Link : https://helenbullen.ka...

Episode 4 Today I will be talking about choosing your experts wisely and researching them to make sure they fit with your goals. Taking advice because it suits your business and not because everyone else is doing it. Having confidence in yourself.     Happy Builders List (my email list) Currently there is a free mini course if you sign up for "Bullen Proof Your Marketing"   Link : https://helenbul...

Episode 3 Do You Want It enough?   Today's question is 'Do you want it enough? What am I referring to? Well two things really, your business and your personal life. Are they both living up to your dreams? Lots of questions but what are your answers? We all have dreams about how successful we want our business to be, otherwise we wouldn't have started it. Also our personal life, how we would like t...

  Show Notes Episode 2 Commit To Achieve   Today I am going to be talking about my 'Commit to Achieve ' principles and New Year Resolutions. My philosophy for life and business is 'You can achieve anything when you learn to commit'. This year, I would like you to commit to achieve your very best in life and in your business, the two things go together. Goals, targets and action taking are essentia...

  Show Notes Episode 1 I'm Back For those of you that have listened to my Kindly Blunt podcast previously you may have wondered where I suddenly disappeared to, so let me fill you in as to where I've been and what I've been doing. My life suddenly took a nosedive in 2021, when I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. So, my first request for 2023 is if you have a test to go to – go to it, don't...

Listen again to my Kindly Blunt Podcast about how to deal with the down days and what you can put in place to help you through. Make sure you listen to the end as I have an important announcement to make. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast it means a lot.

Don't make excuses, Care of Self is one of the most important things you can do for your business. One of my main principles is to move for at least ten minutes every day. Listen to this podcast from last year, it is just as valid today. Let me remind you why Care of Self is so important.

Sometimes it's really good to remember why you started your business and note how far you've come. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast, where I talk about when I started my business, the things I learnt on the way and what keeps me going.

One definition of 'focus' is 'to pay particular attention to'. Day by day you need to change your focus to what your business needs, be it selling, or social media, or marketing. Whatever you judge to be important. Listen to my 'Kindly Blunt' podcast and let me tell you why I think it can help your business.

There is an anonymous quote I like, which I paraphrase as, 'You are the sum of the five people you surround yourself with the most.' So we need to surround ourselves with cheerleaders people who have similar ideas, people who believe in us, rather than those who are dream breakers, radiators not drains. Listen to this repeat of my Kindly Blunt Podcast to find out what I mean by 'radiators and drai...

We build and grow our business and love what we're doing and believe it is set in stone forever, but the truth is, everything changes, our lives, our dreams and yes our businesses and we need to move forward with it. Listen to  my Kindly Blunt Podcast and hear my views on change and how to embrace it.

Excuses are not going to give you the results you want. You are going to have to take some effective actions. Check your reasons for not doing something are not excuses. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast for some hints and general advice.

You can't always change your mindset on the first try. Listen to my Kindly Blunt podcast and let me tell you how on this occasion it took me seven times. Let me share my hints and tips, sometimes it can be easier than you think

Are you living your best life, or are you wishing you had more? It may be your life or your business, you are not quite where you want to be. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast and hear my thoughts on what to do about it.