Starting the Conversation

I'll be the first to admit I can end the week, knowing I've worked all the hours, but not really feeling like I've moved my business forward. The solution? Getting intentional about how I set up my week. Something todays guest is oh so familiar with. Faye is a business coach with a SUPER intentional approach to how she sets herself up for a successful week. And let me tell you, it shows. From usin...

Welcome to a very special instalment in the 7 Days of Q&A mini series where I am sitting down to ask a question to my Dad!  If you've been listening to this podcast for a while you will have heard me quote my Dad a few times, as his wisdom has definitely contributed to the growth of this business.  One of the many things I find inspiring about my Dad is the intentional relationship he has built wi...

We're at half way point of 7 Days of Q&A and I really hope you're enjoying it so far.  Today's episode is with my most frequent guest and good friend, Fiona Grayson, founder of She Can She Did.  I've always admired the way Fi has built She Can She Did, giving it her all and making really strong relationships along the way.  It was great to have the opportunity to ask Fi more about how she's formed...

Day 3 of 7 Days of Q&A - I'm so excited to share this one with you.  After some months of trying, I have persuaded my team mate and podcast editor Emily to join me for this mini episode!  Emily is going to give you a behind the scenes look at the creation of this podcast, sharing the side of the episodes that you don't see. This was a really fun episode to record after a long day of big-picture pl...

Welcome back to the second instalment of this mini series, 7 Days of Q&A.  Today I am joined by photographer and friend Chloe Williams. My question to Chloe was all around investing in your business as this is a process Chloe has been through and I'm sure you can all relate.  Starting out, investing in yourself or your business can feel really scary. So it was interesting to speak with Chloe about...

Welcome to the first instalment of 7 Days of Q&A! Everyday this week I will be sitting down with a different guest to ask them one big question. These are people I admire, people I'm very close to and people who have played a big part in this podcast, fast approaching it's 2nd birthday. I know, I can't quite believe it either. First up is Sapphire, who needs little introduction as the founder of T...

I talk a lot about different elements of my story on this podcast but I realised that I've never actually shared the full story of how I took my business to where it is today. So while this might be a bit of a different episode, I wanted to share my whole journey in one place, for those of you who are curious. From being 15 years old selling wooden signs to my mum's friends to leaving school, to w...

This question has been raised before on the podcast but I'm interested to give a real chunk of time and space to the idea that being busy all the time, equals success. With the amount of time you put into your business being glamourised I wanted to explore this conversation with Jo, founder of Mad & Sad Club, who's mission is to show that you can be successful without burning yourself out.  As som...

I have never *ever* scheduled a social media post.  My posts and stories are mostly spontaneous, and for me that works. However, everything I put out is very intentional and works towards my goals and big picture intentions.  Joined by Lucy Hitchcock we dispel the attitude that to be successful you need to have a packed content plan, have all your posts scheduled for the year and have every detail...

Failure is an inevitable part of life, but it can totally suck, right? When you're in midst of the struggle, everyone telling you it will get better just doesn't change how you're feeling, and it's hard to see how things will ever turn around.  Chatting with Anna we share our experiences of times when things haven't gone to plan, and how in hindsight having to shift and adapt has had a big impact...

Long time listeners will know my first episode of a new year is always focused on INTENTIONS. I'm a big believer in setting intentions for the year, breaking these down to actionable goals by quarter, and then I go even further making these into weekly steps to keep me on track.  2019 was a big year for my business, but it wasn't all easy or shiny so I will walk you through the intentions I set fo...

Finding it a bit tricky to carve out the space to reflect on the year to start looking at 2020? I feel you! I'm a huge believer in the power of reflection and intention setting, so in this last episode of 2019 I want to share with you how I reflect on all areas of my business and apply this to my goal setting.  Here's a few prompts to get you thinking about 2019 and looking forward to a new decade...

As business owners it's easy to feel that we should be on call 24/7 for our clients and exceed expectations every time. This can quickly become draining so it's important to have boundaries in place.  I'm joined this week by Kat Horrocks, who is known her work on creating boundaries and the positive impact they can have in all areas of work and life.  I'm still working on boundaries and balance my...

Female networking and women only groups have played a big role in my business. Through these communities I've made friends, built my business and found a support network. However, since starting this podcast I've always wanted to explore if female only spaces are part of the problem, or part of the solution. It's a big topic & not always comfortable subject to dig into, so when I met Hanna I knew...

Last week was a big week for me, as you might have seen I launched my group coaching programme, The Six Week Thing.  While I had intended to use this episode to tell you more about The Thing, I realised it was actually a great opportunity to show you a bit more of the behind the scenes of how the idea came together and how Emily and I planned the launch in 10 days. 10 Days!  As you know by now, fo...

Running your own business is a very personal thing, so it's pretty natural that from time to time we find ourselves looking left and right at what our competitors are doing and compare our business to theirs.  The effect of this is definitely something I'm still working through, so I loved having this conversation with Claire to chat through the highs, the lows and the times when you just need to...

I'm mixing things up a bit this week & this episode is slightly different to our usual format! I sat down with life coach Helen Cottee to chat about the power of self awareness when you work for yourself.  Self awareness has played a huge part in building my business and creating a space where I can be myself and work at my best, which doesn't always come naturally.  Helen has a wealth of knowledg...

George Rawlings launched his dating app, HoneyPot, in some pretty memorable, yet unconventional ways and in this weeks' episode he shares his experience of marketing outside of a 3 step plan, or a textbook strategy.  It was fascinating to learn more about his approach to marketing and be reminded just how vital being unapologetically yourself can be when building a personal brand. What are your th...

I don't heavily promote my coaching work. I'm also regularly booked out with dream clients. Now I don't say that to show off - I say it to show you what's possible when you get intentional about the way you show up online. In this Small Talk episode I give you an inside look at the 4 factors which I recognise have played a role in making that reality... if you're service based and curious how to h...

After being pretty unwell last week I was forced to have a few days off, which provided good opportunity to step back and reflect on the way I work and why.  Joined by Jess, founder of Moana Maroke, we compare our experiences of burnout, the culture around working 24/7, and the relationship you have with yourself, when you work for yourself. Jess and I are quite opposites when it comes to setting...

Last week on Instagram I shared a quote that resonated with me... "It's windier at the top" and while this is a tricky, slightly uncomfortable topic to explore, I think that's the very reason that we should face it head on and have the conversation.  Personally, I attach a lot of feelings to levels of success, whether that is being fully booked with clients, earning an certain amount or being invi...

It's been a little while since I sat down, just me and the microphone, to have a chat with you... As this podcast is all about starting conversations your input is so valuable in making us all feel all little less isolated in our experience so thanks to everyone who shared their tips on making business pals and your experience of how your age has impacted your business.  In the bulk of this episod...

How does your age impact your experience of starting a business? Todays conversation explores just that as I sit down with someone who started a little differently to me... After working in the corporate world for over 17 years, Catherine founded her own consultancy with the responsibility of a family and the track record of a successful career. Whereas for me, I started out straight from school w...

This week I am joined by iconic duo Ellie & Rachel (from The Business Proposal podcast) to chat about our experience of making business pals.  There's no denying that working by yourself can get lonely and finding people who 'get it' makes a huge impact... but what does making business friends look like when you're not sat across a desk from someone? How do you strike up conversation? Who sends th...

There's no denying that growing a team has been game changing for my business, so to explore the topic further I sat down with agency founder Aran to discuss our experiences of doing just that. Aran is in a difference position to me with a team of 7 and a Co-Founder, so I was interested to hear his experience of on-boarding, finding the right people, becoming a manager and managing a relationship...