The People Powered Business Podcast

Hello and welcome to Episode 281 of the People Powered Business Podcast. Today we’re tackling a topic which I can’t believe we haven’t discussed before in isolation on the podcast – productivity. I’ve been having a lot of conversations recently about team productivity – and a lot of business owners seem to have busy confused with productive. In addition there is a lot of chatter more broadly about...

Hello and welcome to Episode 280 of the People Powered Business Podcast. In this episode we’re unpacking a recent Fair Work Commission decision that has seen a worker based in the Philippines being deemed to be an employee of an Australian based business, and what that means for those engaging offshore workers. In the case, the worker, based in the Philippines, was working for a Brisbane based bus...

Hello and welcome to Episode 279 of the People Powered Business Podcast. In this episode we’re talking about workplace relations changes and what’s on the horizon. Recently HRM Online shared an article where they interviewed the Federal Workplace Relations Minister, Amanda Rishworth, on what we can expect and what’s on the Governments agenda when it comes to Industrial Relations law changes over t...

Hello and welcome to Episode 278 of the People Powered Business Podcast. Happy new financial year – how is the middle of the year feeling for you? I for one am feeling tired, cold and a little bit over it all – and I’m getting the same vibes from my clients – both in terms of how they are feeling, and how their teams are feeling. So today we’re talking about the mid year motivation slump. We’re go...

Hello and welcome to Episode 277 of the People Powered Business Podcast. Today we are joined by Kate Russell from The Huddle for a discussion on dealing with conflict in the workplace. Kate is the Founder of The Huddle—a business built on deep listening, emotional safety, and the belief that conflict can be transformative, not destructive. She’s not a lawyer, nor does she have a master’s degree in...

Hello and welcome to Episode 276 of the People Powered Business Podcast. This week we are looking at your critical end of financial year compliance updates. We start by taking a look at what happens on the 1st July 2025 including the National Minimum Wage increasing by 3.5% to $24.95 per hour or $948 per week. in addition the Modern Award minimum rates increasing by 3.5% from the first pay period...

Hello and welcome to Episode 275 of the People Powered Business Podcast. This week we have a brief but important technical update for you after the Fair Work Commission announced its decision around the National Minimum Wage increase effective 1 July. This year we have a 3.5% wage increase being applied to the National Minimum Wage and all Modern Award Minimum Wages effective 1 July 2025. But real...

Hello and welcome to Episode 274 of the People Powered Business Podcast! Today we are talking about probationary periods. What they are, why so many businesses get it so wrong in using them effectively and how to leverage them better. Legally, the concept of probation isn’t defined in the Fair Work Act . What matters instead is the “minimum employment period” , which is 12 months for businesses wi...

Hello and welcome to Episode 273 of the People Powered Business Podcast! Today we are joined by special guest Dr Shae Wissell from Re:Think Dyslexia. Dr. Shae Wissell is a thought leader, researcher, and internationally recognised advocate for adults with dyslexia and neurodivergence. A certified practicing speech pathologist, she holds a Master of Public Health and Health Administration and a Doc...

Hello and welcome to Episode 272 of the People Powered Business Podcast! Today we are getting a little technical and unpacking a recent announcement and decision from the Fair Work Commission in relation to the Gender Undervaluation Review. In this episode we will look at what’s changing – for sure, what is on the table to change, when will we know more and what’s coming next? What we know is chan...

Hello and welcome to Episode 271 of the People Powered Business Podcast! Have you ever felt like your team is… almost great? You’ve hired well, you’ve delegated, yet you’re still stuck in the weeds. It’s not that they don’t care — but you’re still the one they lean on for every answer, decision, direction. So if you’ve built a capable team… what’s missing? Today we are unpacking The 3 Things Your...

Hello and welcome to Episode 270 of the People Powered Business Podcast! Today we’re talking about how to shift from Chaos to Clarity with Small Shifts That Make a Big Impact on Your Team. We start with discussing why big changes aren’t the answer. Most business owners think they need more systems, a full restructure or to hire a unicorn when things aren’t going to plan with their team. Often it’s...

Hello and welcome to Episode 269 of the People Powered Business Podcast! Today we are talking about understanding your Boss Type. Understanding this is something that most business owners overlook… and it’s the reason so many people feel like they’re constantly fixing things, chasing people, and wondering why their team still leans on them for every little decision. The way you naturally lead — yo...

Hello and welcome to Episode 268 of the People Powered Business Podcast! In this weeks episode I’m chatting about why you might still find yourself doing everything – even though you’ve hired a team. We start by looking at the common misconception we have that more people will immediately reduce our workload. In fact the opposite can be true. More people can often mean more work when we haven’t hi...

Hello and welcome to Episode 267 of the People Powered Business Podcast! Today I am sharing a conversation I had with Juliet Robinson over on our Grow Your Influence podcast about the power of owning the problem as a leader in our business. We’ve all had that feeling when someone behaves badly: maybe if I just leave it, they will sort themselves out/the problem will just go away… Juliet and I talk...

Hello and welcome to Episode 266 of the People Powered Business Podcast! In this episode we are talking about the 80/20 rule and how it applies to your team. There are two sides to this coin. Firstly, are 20% of your people responsible for 80% of results in your business? Look around your team, who are you high performers? Who drive things forward? What would happen if they weren’t there? As your...

Hello and welcome to Episode 265 of the People Powered Business Podcast! In this weeks episode we are chatting about the Federal Governments recent Budget announcement around their plan to ban non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Today we will break down what non-compete clauses actually are and what they do, what is the Government saying they plan to do and what this means for your busine...

Hello and welcome to Episode 264 of the People Powered Business Podcast! Today I have a question for you: What if I told you that your business could completely change with just ONE key hire? So often I see business owners feel stuck in the day-to-day grind instead of leading. They’re answering every question, fixing every problem, putting out fires. They think hiring more people will fix it, but...

Hello and welcome to Episode 263 of the People Powered Business Podcast! Today we are joined by special guest James Brown from BizTech Guru to talk all things systems and processes in your business. James is a Certified Master SYSTEMologist® | SME Technology Expert | Time-Saving Specialist | Business Systemisation Pro. James stands at the forefront of business operation simplification, with a rich...

Hello and welcome to Episode 262 of the People Powered Business Podcast! Today I have a question for you: is fear holding you back as a leader within your small business? Fear of hiring the wrong person; Fear of having that difficult conversation; Fear of failure; Fear of change, and technology; Fear of delegating; Fear of staff doing the wrong thing. When fear shows us for us as business owners i...

Hello and welcome to Episode 261 of the People Powered Business Podcast! Today we are talking about employee appreciation, and the celebration of Employee Appreciation Day on the 7th March 2025. In this episode we are discussing why appreciation is so important, some creative ways you might want to celebrate your people on Employee Appreciation Day and why it’s important to recognise and celebrate...

Hello and welcome to Episode 260 of the People Powered Business Podcast! In today’s episode of the podcast, I have another tech tip for you. Today we’re talking about job boards, specifically Seek, and the various features available to help you hire staff for your business. In this episode I am taking a closer look at Seek’s screening questions function, and how you can use this effectively to hel...

Hello, and welcome to Episode 259 of the People Powered Business Podcast! In today’s episode I’m joined by Angela Counsel of Embrace Menopause – and you guessed it, we’re talking about menopause in the workplace. Angela Counsel is a leading Naturopath, Kinesiologist and Mindset Coach who specialises in helping women to navigate their menopause transition with ease.  She is on a mission to spr...

In today’s episode of the podcast, I’m sharing some personal experience stories about the worst ever interview questions I’ve been asked! In this episode I discuss why the quality of the questions we ask at interview count so much, and how the quality of the questions determine the quality of the information we gain from applicants. I then share 5 thought starters to help you when thinking about w...

Hello, and welcome to Episode 257 of the People Powered Business Podcast! In today’s episode I am sharing 3 common but completely avoidable hiring mistakes that businesses make. The 3 big mistakes are: Lacking Clarity – when you are not clear on the specifics of the role, and the ideal applicant you are looking for, it’s impossible to attract the right people, and repel the wrong ones; Rushing the...