ReWild Your Business

Merry Christmas, if you celebrate it, and Happy Monday if you don't. In this heartfelt episode, I dive deep into the theme of maintaining belief in our dreams amidst a world that often feels jaded and disillusioned. Join me as I share my personal journey, the common challenges we all face, and the strategies that have helped me keep my belief alive. My Personal Journey : Sharing my own experiences...

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my business planning process for the upcoming year. We'll reflect on the past, analyze the present, and strategize for the future. Join me as I dissect my successes and learnings from last year and share how I map out 2024. Reflecting on the Past Year: A look back at the past year's goals - which I hit and which I missed Status of the book that was...

I'm joined this week by a new and dear friend, Sandra Westein. Sandra is from the Netherlands but now lives and works in Ferragudo, a small fishing village in the Algarve. If that sounds familiar it might be because it was the location for our 2023 Unapologetic Retreat. Sandra is an inspirational example of what it means to follow your dream without compromise. Not only did she make the bold move...

My guest this week, Jennifer Evans, AKA Zen Jen, shares her simple but powerful definition of spirituality with us as we enjoy a rich conversation about living in balance and alignment. This is a departure from my usual topics but something that Jen makes deliciously intriguing for us. She's the perfect balance of spirituality and practicality. About Jen... A Luminary of Transformational Expertise...

Are you hiding behind your purpose? Are you using your 'purpose-driven' label as an excuse to play small? To not bring the full-fat version of your dream business to life? Making money amplifies your opportunities to do the Good work, so don't let a wonky money mindset hold you back. Making money and making a difference are NOT mutually exclusive. Is 2024 the year you're going to unapologetically...

The term ‘going all in’ is often bandied about in business circles (ooh 'bandied about' - haven't used that expression for a while - I like it - mental note to use it more often! Going all in is actually a high-stakes poker metaphor that’s come to stand for risking everything on a big idea or decision. Yet, beyond the gamble and the bravado, what does it really feel like to commit yourself entirel...

This week on the Heads Together podcast, I'm debunking the entitlement mindset surrounding social media and sharing insights on how successful businesses navigate various platforms. Angry at the algorithm? Not seeing the results you expected from your social media efforts? Listen in as I address these frustrations head-on. The entitlement mindset shows up like this: 'The algorithm doesn't show my...

Fresh from the utterly transformative experience in the Algarve, I'm reflecting this week on the powerful lessons I learned about myself while hosting the Unapologetic Retreat with my incredible co-hosts - Lauren Jones and Alicia Rodriguez. 1. I can trust my intuition implicitly 2. I'm braver than I knew 3. My success AND the success of my clients is non-negotiable. Share your thoughts with me at...

This week I'm sharing about the feedback I received after sharing my story of raising my autistic son, James, in an interview with Farrah Storr, for her substack, Things Worth Knowing. In a departure from our usual topics, this shortie episode is really a huge thank you to those who reached out to me - I received an avalanche of support. If you haven't read the article yet, here's the link: https:...

I'm about to co-host our Unapologetic Retreat in the beautiful Algarve of Portugal, and I'll be off the grid, so to speak, for a good ten days. Stepping away from our businesses, especially when you're as attached to it as I am, isn't a walk in the park. It takes meticulous planning and a mindset shift. We aren't meant to be perpetually chained to our desks, our emails, or our businesses. Taking d...

Oh, are you in for a treat this week?! I'm joined by the blooming fantastic Farrah Storr - ex-editor-in-chief of Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Women's Health magazines and current Head of Partnerships at Substack in the UK (I'm borderline obsessed with Farrah's own substack: Things Worth Knowing). In this episode, Farrah candidly shares her story of moving from the sadly withering world of glossy magazi...

Building a business, especially in today's fast-paced, hyper-connected world, can often feel like an endless pursuit of validation. Social media likes, client feedback, or the opinions of peers - it's almost as if we're perpetually seeking that thumbs-up, that external "yes, you're on the right track". But here's a truth that might surprise you: some of the most profound work you can do for your b...

I'm joined this week by the fantastic Debra Driscoll, who invites us all to be 'magic-curious'. I finally dared to ask Deb what Magic actually is - what she told me made SO MUCH SENSE. We ARE the magic - magic isn't something that happens to us - some ethereal thing that only the lucky can tap into. We can all create magic. It's a choice. This is a different topic from those we normally talk about...

Pricing… the topic that ties more entrepreneurs up in knots than any other! In this week’s episode I’m talking all things pricing: Why we get so tied up over it How to reframe how you determine your pricing The pricing sweet spot The perils of under (or over) pricing This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gillmoakes...

In today's episode, we're diving deep into a topic that's close to my heart - Marketing for coaches, creatives, and other changemakers . Every business needs both lighthouse marketing and searchlight marketing. These two approaches are like the yin and yang of the marketing world. Imagine your brand as a lighthouse, shining brightly across the vast sea of potential clients and customers. This is w...

The eagle-eared (?!) of you will have noticed that this episode is coming to you on a Thursday instead of our regular Monday spot. There are a few reasons for this which I explain in this episode, but the long and the short of it is that I chose not to put out something crap and chose to wait until I had something valuable for you. So, this week I'm looking at the pros and cons of the 'Done is bet...

In this week's episode, I'm talking to Amanda Slinger from Sleep Spot about how to prioritize our sleep so we can perform in our businesses from a place of rest and renewed energy. Amanda is a Sleep Education Specialist and Founding Director of three companies in mining, healthcare, and L&D, which she runs simultaneously while raising a family and living between Fremantle and Margaret River in...

If you've been following me for a while, you'll have heard me talk about ReWilding our businesses before, but if you're new here, firstly, welcome and secondly let me explain what 'rewilding' means to me in terms of our businesses. As entrepreneurs, we have a habit of making our businesses waaaaaay more complex than they need to be. For a multitude of reasons we feel the need to be everywhere, hel...

I'm over-the-blooming-moon to be joined this week by Eduardo Placer. Eduardo is a Keynote Speaker, Social Entrepreneur and Global Community Builder. He's the CEO and Founder of Fearless Communicators. Eduardo was a professional actor for 15 years, working all over the US in over 38 plays and musicals. Now, let me tell you, Eduardo thrives with an acute self-diagnosed condition called Showtunitis w...

The no.1 fundamental truth about growing your business is, has always been, and will always be, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING. We know that if we want people to invest in working with us we have to earn their trust. The problem is, there's a ton of crap online that actively encourages us to do that in a disingenuous, manipulative way. Fake urgency. False promises. Exaggerated results.  Building real trust...

Entrepreneurship requires constant decision-making, agility, and a willingness to take risks. Yet so many of us fall prey to a common trap: overthinking. Left unchecked, this can seriously hinder the growth of our business. Understanding the consequence of overthinking in entrepreneurship can be a stepping stone toward building a more efficient, effective, and prosperous business. So that's the to...

In this throwback to episode #039 - Fix Your Money Mindset and Attract High Ticket Clients, we're revisiting an incredibly pivotal episode of the Heads Together podcast. Money mindset is the topic that comes up each and every time with new clients I work with. If you know this is something you struggle with, then this episode is for YOU. It's a deep dive into money mindset. If you truly want 2023...

My guest this week is the inspirational Melina Cordero. Melina left the corporate world while her star was in the ascendance - there was a nagging feeling inside her that simply wouldn't go away. She knew she was destined for work more aligned to her values - the pandemic had given her pause for thought... she thought, a lot, then she took action and hasn't stopped taking action since! Melina sees...

I'm delighted to be joined by the fabulous Marion Tilly this week. Marion is a professional coach, trainer, coach mentor, and supervisor. She's passionate about elevating the craft of coaching by helping people learn and maintain high standards of coaching skills and ethics. She's the founder of the Institute of Coaching Studies, a coach training provider accredited by the International Coaching F...

Friend of the show, Rebecca Gunter, returns this week to share about her juicy new project, Renegade Serenade. If you're a maverick who despises mediocrity as much as we do, you're gonna want to tune in because Rebecca wants to hear from you. Add your voice to the zeitgeist in enlightened protest of “the way we’ve always done it.” Serve as a shining example for others seeking the inspiration and t...