The Simplifiers Podcast

This is no joke you guys, you really can solve anything in 7 minutes. No really. I'm a firm believer that just about anything you're struggling with in your work, at the moment… you have what it takes to begin to resolve it in 7 minutes. Here's how. You need 3 things to make it happen: a timer, your journal, and some space. Let's simplify this. Listen in to find out how. Facing our challenges and...

You've had enough of work, and you want to ditch your 9-5 job. We've all been there. A dead end job with a horrible boss and someone threatening to take away your red Swingline stapler. There comes a time where you decide, ' enough is enough '. For a split second you might consider torching the place down like Milton (please don't)… or you've thought 'Heck, I could do this waaaaay better.' If you'...

How do you continue strong with your annual goals? I don't mean to alarm you, but we are now halfway through 2019 already! It's time to check-in on your annual business goals, and reset and recalibrate those goals to continue strong. How's it going? Are you on track with where you want to be? In order to continue strong and achieve the goals you've set out for yourself, you'll need to do 3 simple...

How do you stop being busy? You know the feeling - there's an insurmountable to-do list of 80 billion things, and you're feeling totally, utterly flustered. You've fallen down the 'busy trap' and your productivity levels are out of the window. So, what do you do?? My special guest today is the Productivity Specialist, and she's simplifying how to stop being busy and start being productive once aga...

Let's talk about our bodies. More specifically, what kind of body is a bikini body? Answer: ANY body that is wearing a bikini, DUH! If you heard my talk with Sadie Lincoln, the CEO of barre3 , earlier this week, you'll know I have mixed feelings on this subject. And well, it's downright scary to open up and discuss it, if I'm honest. But here goes… If you struggle with loving and accepting your bo...

This episode is all about how to fall back in love with your body. It comes at a crucial time of year; the summer months of sunshine, community swimming pools and trips to the beach. Praise Jesus! But, for some of us, the very thought sends us into a tailspin… " Holy crap, I've got to strip down to skivvies and put on a swimsuit. UGH ." If this is you, I want you to know… you're not alone. I've ba...

Today, I'll answer a listener question about pricing. Callie in Amsterdam asked "When should you raise your prices?" Excellent question, Callie and thanks for leaving us a voicemail. In light of my conversation with Certified Financial Planner Lisa Linfield earlier this week, there is a simple answer to this. There are a few key questions you need to ponder before raising your rates. This applies...

It's all about money. Brick by brick, we will talk about how to reach financial freedom. We'll bash down the walls and the stigma against openly talking about our money, educating ourselves as leaders in our industries, and simplifying things once and for all. This conversation builds on the recent podcast episode, where we talked all about money with Hilary Hendershott . My special guest today is...

Today's topic is how to recover when someone says NO to you. Ugh, rejection is the absolute worst! Especially when you've put yourself out there and the other party says, "Nah, no thanks, not interested." Let's break that all down, diffuse the fear in it and simplify how to bounce back. Earlier this week, I spoke with event designer, Kristin Banta . Kristin shared her insight on how to take calcul...

Even if you wouldn't call yourself super 'creative', you can learn how and when to take risks in business to create connections with your clients. Let's talk how to take risks in creative design. Would you consider yourself a risk-taker? Someone who pushes the envelope, a natural innovator and disruptor in your industry? Or maybe you're someone who has a keen eye for what's wrong in the world and...

I want to help you uncover if choosing 'first class' self-care could make all the difference to how you feel. Every single day. To find out, you just need to answer 3 simple questions... As you may know, I get the opportunity to do quite a bit of travel with my work as a public speaker and business coach. I love exploring a new city, finding the sunshine and meeting new people. Heck, when I'm on t...

Alright ladies and gents… it's time to start simplifying money. More specifically, let's talk about how to save for retirement, especially if you're self-employed like me. My special guest today is a Certified Financial Planner. Hilary Hendershott simplifies how to save for retirement when you're self-employed. In this episode, you will learn: • The best way to pay yourself, considering the pros a...

Today, I am switching gears a bit and want to give you a little pep talk, just from me to you. If ever you're feeling overwhelmed or losing your drive... or just need your own personal undercover superhero to cheer you on, play this one over and over again and let my words wash over you. You are brilliant. You've got this. What you do in the world, matters . Your clients appreciate you. Your colle...

Are you a content creator ready to pitch brands to become a sponsor? If you want to gain traction, this will help you reach the next level. If you're an influential blogger or a podcaster (like me), people are tuning in and want to hear what you have to say. Where next? Pitching brands to become a sponsor will increase your revenue potential, and expand your reach to further grow your audience. So...

I've learned a lot from Brené Brown. Today, I'll share the top 5 lessons from Brené's speech at the Mom 2.0 Summit 2019. What an incredible conference! If you're a content creator of any sort (blogging, podcasting, vlogger or otherwise), you'll definitely want to put this one on your radar for 2020. I have to admit a little bit of a secret… my inner 8 year old self was a bit scared to be there. I...

Are you committing the crime of self-sabotage when selling? If you own your business, you know how important it is to hit your monthly sales target. Bottom line, if you don't hit your numbers, you struggle to pay the bills and keep the lights on. But what if the problem at hand isn't enough leads coming in the door… but something a bit more devious. Self-sabotage. My special guest today is a sales...

Communication is a two way street, and striving to be a better listener is vital in building good relationships in work, and in life. Today's episode will give you 4 useful tips on how to become better at the skill of listening. "Oh, what's that you said? I was just waiting for you to stop talking, so I could hear myself speak!" (HA!) How many times have you caught yourself doing that?? If I'm hon...

Networking can help you to get more referrals and more business success. But how do you network without feeling awkward, and make real and natural connections? Here's how. My special guest today is a publicity strategist, who is here to teach us that networking doesn't have to be painful and awkward. If you've got a networking event coming up on your calendar and you're feeling a bit 'UGH' towards...

Do you have a simple mission statement for your business? Knowing your mission is critical to your business success, and this is how to create a powerful mission statement in 3 simple steps. If you don't have a clear and succinct mission statement, you're in the right place. And I promise to keep it simple. Okay, so… pull out a pen and paper and answer these 3 simple questions to make your stateme...

Three simple words can change everything. Creating a '3 Word Rebellion' can help build your audience, magnetise customers to love you, and grow your business. Here's the thing… if you've branched out and launched your own small business, there's a special spark that sits inside you. You see things differently than most. It's likely you've got a "one-of-a-kind idea, that will not only spread like w...

As a podcaster, I'm going to tell you all about the 5 podcasts I'm loving at the moment. This topic was inspired by one of our listeners. Kristi from Chicago got in touch via Instagram , asking: "A s a podcaster yourself, what podcasts are you loving these days? I'm finding there are so many to choose from! Which ones are you listening to?" Great question, Kristi, and thank you for tuning in to Th...

If you want to build influence for yourself or your business, podcasting could be the answer. Learn from seasoned podcasters, and explore how podcasting can help you be an influencer in your field. If one of your big goals this year is to launch a podcast and channel your 'inner Oprah' on the microphone, today's episode is especially for you. My special guest is a podcaster and public speaker. Tho...

There is no failure unless you give up, so it's important to have a game plan for the tough days. For those days when you want to throw it all down, and walk away, you need to keep going. Don't quit, but get smart and decide how to spend your feminine energy. Earlier this week, my conversation with Kate Northrup stirred something up inside me. For 41 years, if I've needed to 'fight, flight, or fre...

It's all about tapping into our inner feminine wisdom. Women run on a 28-day cycle, rather than the male 24-hour cycle. Instead of pushing, hustling, and grinding it out like men do, here's how to do less, to reclaim your time and energy. Let me guess… your day ahead is jam-packed with back-to-back meetings. You dart here, there, and everywhere, and you're nervous about how to get it all done. (No...

On one side, you could play it safe and set goals that are too easy to meet. And on the opposite side, you can set lofty goals that you never seem to hit. Where's the happy medium, and how do you set goals that will help you thrive instead? The answer is in setting healthy stretch goals, and here's how. This topic was requested by listener Safiya Robinson. Safiya is tuning in from Barbados and it'...