Ready To Be Heard with Chantelle Dyson

Ever had one of those days where none of your ideas feel right - even when you have a plan? That was me today.  I had three episodes prepped, a title for the fourth… and no clue where to go with it. So instead of forcing it, I hit record anyway and brought you along for the ride. In this episode, I walk you through exactly how I navigated that moment — not with a shiny solution, but with a real-ti...

Ever had one of those weeks where you just cannot be bothered to record a podcast episode? ME TOO! And it wouldn't be the first (or the last) time.  So in this episode, I talk about what that looks like behind the scenes, and more importantly, what to do when the content burnout hits. Whether it's low energy, busy schedules, or a mind that’s gone blank on ideas, it’s all normal - but it...

If you’re still waiting to feel “ready” before launching your podcast… this episode is your wake-up call. I hear it all the time: “I want to start a podcast, but I just need to figure out the tech… get the perfect equipment… perfect the format… sound more confident…”  And yet, a year later, nothing's changed. Sound familiar? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why the pressure to...

Ever felt like you're just not loud enough to succeed online? In this episode, I’m unpacking a major myth that holds so many podcasters, coaches, and creators back: the belief that you have to be the loudest in the room to be noticed. Spoiler alert.. you don’t! I talk about what actually makes you magnetic online (hint: it’s not volume). If you’ve been told to “just speak up” or be more extro...

Want to start a podcast? Download the FREE Podcast Starter Checklist , a 15-point guide created specifically for entrepreneurs, life coaches and course creators. Music by Kadien: Instagram | Spotify | SoundCloud

This one's personal. I recorded this episode as a reminder to myself, and every life coach, therapist, or helping professional who's ever questioned their legitimacy, their pricing, or their right to be seen. In a world that often pits therapists against coaches or makes you feel guilty for building an audience, I’m here to say: it’s not about ego. It’s about impact. I talk about what it...

You asked for visibility… and now it’s here, things are starting to take off, but suddenly you’re freaking out a little. Sound familiar?  In this episode, I unpack what it really feels like when you start being seen online,  and why that internal panic might actually be a green light, not a stop sign. I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes of what happened when I went viral (more than once), the messy...

It might feel like the podcast world is oversaturated… but that’s not the truth. In this episode, I’m busting the myth that you’re “too late” to start your podcast. Yes, there are over 4.5 million podcasts registered - but only a tiny fraction of them are actually posting consistently.  I’ll break down the real stats and show you why now is the ideal time to get in, especially if you’re in coachin...

If you’ve been posting daily and still feel like you’re shouting into the void - I got you covered!  In this episode of Ready To Be Heard, I’m diving deep into why your visibility problem isn’t frequency, it’s strategy. We’ve been taught to feed the algorithm, but I’m calling BS on content for content’s sake. I talk through what actually builds long-term visibility (hint: it's not more B-roll...

In this deeply personal episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I found my voice - after years of staying quiet.  From childhood moments during my parents’ divorce to the pain of ending my own marriage in my 20s, I trace the dots between silence and self-expression. This isn’t just about divorce or therapy. It’s about what happens when we stop performing and start telling the truth. You’ll he...

Want to start a podcast? Download the FREE Podcast Starter Checklist , a 15-point guide created specifically for entrepreneurs, life coaches and course creators. Music by Kadien: Instagram | Spotify | SoundCloud

Embark on a journey through the nuanced terrain of podcasting, especially tailored for the discerning product-based entrepreneur. We're tearing down the one-size-fits-all facade and laying out the essential strategies you need to stand out in the saturated market of audio storytelling. From understanding when a podcast might actually detract from your business to embracing the DANCE methodolo...

Every week, I get up for a ParkRun. Okay, most weeks. It's not for good reason that I'll often miss a ParkRun (yes, having your hair done the day before is a good reason) and I'll even visit other ParkRuns is I'm somewhere else in the country to make sure I don't miss out.  But this isn't just about fitness.  Showing up to the parkrun, seeing my time every week, and b...

We've all been there - launching a podcast and expecting people to listen.  You've got a message to share with the world, you wanna do some good, AND grow your business at the same time... But time and time again, I see entrepreneurs, life coaches and therapists making the same mistakes with their podcasts.  And it's okay, we've all gotta start somewhere when we launch a podcas...

Navigating the tightrope walk between a career in teaching and the entrepreneurial leap is no small feat, and this week I'm revealing the raw truths behind such a journey. Picture this: I'm prepping for a crucial business presentation, but I'm also on the clock at a school, ready to mold young minds. In this intimate sharing session, I recount how adjusting my teaching schedule crea...

Picture this: you're about to make a presentation at a networking meeting, and you're asked by stranger "do you have any jack leads?" —how do you spin that into a compelling story? That's where the power of storytelling in podcasting comes to life, something I'm constantly fine-tuning on my own journey. This episode is a deep-dive into the art of crafting stories that...

I've been a teacher since 2014, when I started training in schools, and since 2022, I've been transitioning from education to entrepreneurship.  Online, it's easy to see everyone talk about the success of their business and quitting their old industry. But I'm here to normalise doing it slowly, one step at a time, and to validate that finding a complementary balance between you...

If you're an entrepreneur that's been releasing their podcast consistently every week, hoping for more downloads but never seeing the results, then you're gonna want to listen in on this week's podcast episode.  Today, I'm sharing the secret strategies to doubling your downloads in the next 30 days. In just one month, you can take your podcast downloads from 5 to 10, or 50...

Big visions drive me. I've always had big ideas, whatever role I'm in. Mixed Attainment Maths curriculums in teaching, building a community of single women to end loneliness, and changing the way the world thinks through podcast, and those are just the career ones!  And sometimes life demands come into play, and in the interest of doing at least one of them well, we end up having to give...

It's always easier to look back and say "here's how to start a podcast" once you've already started one.  The Single Girl's Guide to Life podcast started over 3 years ago, back in July 2021, and this podcast, Big Vision Business Owners, started 6 months ago.  So from my two experiences starting a podcast, I'm gonna peel back the content to reveal how creating str...

When you put yourself out there online in the ways I do, it's a funny side effect when somebody knows you before you know them. It's a little bit "celebrity" to be recognised because someone who has seen or heard you online... but I LOVE meeting those people.  And in this episode I'll share why those in-person, real-life connections, that come as a result of putting yourse...

When you first start a podcast, it's the dreaded fear of every entrepreneur turned podcast host - what if nobody listens to my podcast? And from there, the overthinking begins...  Are my messages landing with the right people?  Maybe I'm not "expert" enough. Why would anyone listen to me? The numbers are low and you don't know what's working yet - and in this episode,...

People are always really shocked when I tell them I network at least once a week.  That's my average.  I head to at least one event every single week, mostly in person, to network in the local community, or further afield if I'm  heading to a conference or training.  And that's because networking, at the startup stage of my business, is pivotal for my business.  It's the bit I...

I hear it all the time - "How do I get more downloads on my podcast?", "How can I make it to the top of the charts?" And I get it - these metrics are the only measures we're automatically provided with when it comes to podcast hosting platforms and the public perception of how successful your podcast is doing. But with nearly three years of podcasting experience, I can tel...

Early into the "I Haven't Made It Yet Series" self doubt crept in as the sales hadn't yet. (You can head back to Episode 2 to find out about it).  It's been a quiet few months in 2024, showing up every day working on the marketing, the lead gen, sales techniques... you name it, I'm doing it in some way. And despite those efforts, I hadn't yet secured a sale in 20...