The Not So Breakfast Show

Send us Fan Mail Episode 265 In this episode, Ish and Sacha unpack some of the worst leadership advice that often gets dressed up as wisdom. They start with the classic “don’t bring me problems, bring me solutions” and explore why that can shut down useful thinking if people haven’t properly defined the problem first. From there, they take aim at advice like “treat everyone the same,” “leave your...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 264 Ever sat in a meeting and heard a very vague, slightly passive-aggressive comment float across the room… then spent the next ten minutes wondering, “Was that aimed at me?” Same! In this episode, Ish and Sacha unpack the weird little phrases we use at work to soften, dodge, delay, delegate, or quietly scream into the void. From “let’s circle back” to “as per my last ema...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 263 In this episode, Ish and Sacha unpack the joy and occasional lumpiness of working with people who have different styles to your own. The conversation comes from real life, as they have recently been building a project together and noticing the little differences in how they think, plan, create, communicate, and get things over the line.  They talk about the difference...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 262 Ever had one of those moments where your mouth starts speaking before your brain has properly joined the meeting? Ish has. And, to be fair, most of us have. Especially when being quick, responsive, and “good in the moment” is part of what people value us for. In this episode, Ish and Sacha get into fast brains, slow brains, gut instinct, airport security rage, AI-gener...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 261: How to Stop Sounding Vague at Work Ish and Sacha talk about how to stop sounding vague at work and start communicating with more intention, confidence, and cut-through. They explore why people waffle, why fear makes us soften our opinions, and why “I was kind of thinking maybe…” rarely helps anyone make a good decision. Ish introduces practical ways to prepare before...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on Skool AI is coming in hot from every angle, at every speed. This week Ish and Sacha stop pretending they haven't noticed and have a proper chat about it. Are we thriving? Panicking? Accidentally writing back to Copilot like it's a colleague? (Yes. Yes we are.) From bullet trains in Tokyo to dancing cavoodles doing the Thriller, this is your weekly reminder tha...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on Skool Fresh off a full day of back-to-back presenting, Sacha shares the quiet technique that stopped an event organiser in their tracks. It's not about projecting confidence. It's not about owning the room. It's about inviting people into yours. Sacha calls it laying a virtual table,  an openness, a conversational ease, a gentle "come, join me"...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on Skool   Episode 259 What if the most important career training you ever got was standing behind a reception desk? In this episode, Ish and Sacha dig into why customer service isn't just a job, it's a masterclass in human psychology, relationship building, and career development. Ish breaks down a recent training session he ran for a reception team, where he fl...

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Send us Fan Mail Join us on Skool Topic:  Work Ethic: Your Greatest Strength… or Your Biggest Trap?  We all love to say we’ve got a strong work ethic. It sounds impressive. It feels right. It’s basically a personality trait at this point. But… what if that “great work ethic” is actually working against you? In this episode, we get into the messy middle between working hard and working smart —and w...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on Skool Episode 257: The First 5 Minutes That Make or Break Your Presentation We’re recording early, with Sacha dialling in at 6am in full Hugh Hefner-style pyjamas ahead of a big trip to Mexico  In classic Sacha fashion, preparation has gone deep… including discovering that Mexico City sits at 2,200+ metres above sea level (a slight difference from Queenstown 😅). So if...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on Skool Stop Consuming—Start Controlling What You Can This week’s mini is a full rant… and honestly, it hits. With everything happening in the world right now, economic uncertainty, global conflict, constant updates, it’s easy to feel like you need to stay informed. But here’s the truth: More information doesn’t always help. In fact, it can leave you feeling more anxious...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on Skool Episode 256: Busy or Avoiding? The Truth About Your Workload We kick things off mid-real-life chaos, with Sacha juggling admin dramas , a perfect reminder that sometimes the small stuff can feel way bigger than it should. And it sets the scene perfectly for today’s conversation… 👉 Are you actually busy… or are you avoiding the work that really matters? In this ep...

Send us Fan Mail The Hidden Damage of Gossip A bit of a different one this week… This mini was sparked by a real situation where a piece of “well-meaning” information turned out to be completely wrong, but not before it caused stress, confusion, and unnecessary action. It’s a powerful reminder: 👉 Not everything you hear is true.  👉 And repeating it can do real damage.

Send us Fan Mail THE NOT SO BREAKFAST SHOW Episode Show Notes: Who Gets the Credit? Sacha is fresh off a near miss with an Easter chocolate bunny, after realising she’d already eaten lunch (sushi, no less), she heroically returned the bunny and opted for an apple instead. Discipline levels: questionable… but improving. Meanwhile, this episode was sparked by a real-world frustration pulled straight...

Send us Fan Mail Mid-Week Mini The world feels heavy right now—uncertainty, rising costs, global tension. It’s easy to slip into anxiety when everything feels out of control. In this quick Midweek Mini, Ish and Sasha share a simple but powerful strategy: 🔑 What We Cover  Why anxiety increases when we feel powerless   The science behind action to reduce stress   Simple ways to regain control in un...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ NOT SO BREAKFAST SHOW Episode Show Notes: Squeaky Wheels at Work Before we get into today’s topic, a couple of updates… Sacha’s headphones have made a miraculous recovery. After a dramatic fall into the moat (yes, actual tears were involved), she pulled them apart, dried them out in the sun, and somehow brought them back to life. A lesson in resilience and maybe not giving up t...

Send us Fan Mail Midweek Mini – Mental Vaccination What’s the worst that could happen? No really. Write it down. This Midweek Mini explores a concept used by high-performance athletes, military teams, and leadership groups: mental vaccination . The idea is simple. You deliberately imagine the worst-case scenarios so that if they happen, you’re already prepared. What if the market crashes? What if...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 253 – Show Notes Sacha starts the episode emotionally compromised. Why? Her headphones — her emotional support headphones — fell into the moat outside her front door. Yes. There is a moat. Once the mourning period passes, Ish and Sacha get into the real topic of the episode: business aphorisms — those short, punchy sayings that everyone repeats as if they’re universal trut...

Send us Fan Mail  Midweek Mini – Closing the Loop  Ever had a conversation… made a decision… and then forgot to tell the person who raised it? This week’s Midweek Mini is about closing loops. As leaders, parents, partners — we often resolve things internally. But if we don’t communicate the outcome, the loop stays open for everyone else. Open loops create uncertainty. Uncertainty slows momentum. A...

Send us Fan Mail Leadership styles. We all have one. Or six. Fresh from leadership camp, Ish and Sacha unpack the six classic leadership styles — and use some very recognisable global figures to bring them to life (brace yourself). From directive and commanding… to coaching and democratic… to pace-setting, relationship-driven, and visionary — this episode explores what each style looks like at its...

Send us Fan Mail Midweek Mini: Slow Down to Go Fast  A quick reminder that sometimes going slow makes you exponentially more efficient. The Core Principle Want to go fast at work building trust and relationships? Slow down first. How It Works Take time to: Really understand the people you're working with Understand the person on other side of table/deal Ask better questions Get to know their...

Send us Fan Mail   Not So Breakfast Show - Communication (The Number One Skill Leaders Want to Work On)  Sacha's back from the Dominican Republic (near Cuba, NOT Spain, despite Ish's geography) where her mum didn't research the location until after she'd left, then panicked. Meanwhile, Ish is prepping for Leadership Camp and reviewing pre-work responses - discovering yet again...

Send us Fan Mail Not So Breakfast Show - Midweek Mini: Focus Check-In (The Dump Day Follow-Up) A quick midweek pause to audit where your attention actually is - and whether it's serving you or sabotaging you. The Core Question "Where is my focus right now?" There's usually something in your brain controlling your attention, whether you're aware of it or not. IS THIS SERVIN...

Send us Fan Mail Not So Breakfast Show - Episode 250: Always Be Learning (ABL) - And Why Sacha Wears the Same Outfit All Week Sacha's wearing the same outfit she wore yesterday (and will wear all week) following the Steve Jobs/Angela Merkel/Hillary Clinton uniform approach to reduce decision fatigue. Ish just learned this today after recording back-to-back sessions. This kicks off a conversat...