The Wisdom-Led Business

Why do you keep revisiting the same business decision even after you’ve “thought it through properly”? In this episode, we explore why logical thinking in isolation often leads to overthinking, second-guessing and stop–start progress. As business owners, we’re taught to rely on strategy and analysis, but true, lasting clarity doesn’t come from the head alone. I’ll introduce you to the role of head...

The podcast is evolving in line with the evolution in my work and how I see the need we all have to embody self-trust in our daily and big-life decisions.  So I'm broadening the lens to include not just business development through wiser problem solving and decision making, but personal development too.  Because behind every business is a real person, making real decisions that affect the wel...

This week I discuss the challenge of an unexpected change of plan.  When your to-do list is on point, you’re motivated and what happens? A spanner is thrown in the works and your day is sabotaged. What do you do? How do you manage your response, your emotions? Is it game over? Not necessarily… Join the Productivity for Profit Facebook Group Weekly Planner Pad and Instructional Video Sign up for mo...

In this episode, we explore why not all “have to’s” are the same. Many business owners find themselves stuck in a constant loop of “I should,” “I must,” and “I have to”, often without stopping to question where that's really coming from. We look at why and when that pressure shows up, how external noise can  influence your decisions or cause you to be distracted, and why logic alone isn’t eno...

In this Episode Libby Knight, Business Mentor and mBIT Mindset coach, dives into one of the most important and overlooked foundations of sustainable success: boundaries. After working with ambitious business owners, driven entrepreneurs, and passionate leaders for over a decade, one pattern continues to show up again and again. When your boundaries slip, everything else feels harder. Your plans ge...

The 3 Moments That Showed Me My Mindset Has Changed In this episode of Productivity for Profit , I’m sharing three personal stories that highlight just how powerful real mindset work can be — not in theory, but in everyday life. I talk about: How a traumatic flying experience shaped a long-term phobia — and how mBIT, reframing, and nervous system work unexpectedly transformed my entire experience...

How do you Create Daily Motivation? In this episode, we’re exploring daily motivation — but not in the way it’s usually talked about. This topic came directly from a recent networking meeting, where several business owners shared that staying motivated day-to-day can feel like a real struggle. So today, we’re breaking down what motivation actually is… and how to access it consistently. Motivation...

How I Use Multiple Brain Techniques Myself and With Clients to Unlock Clarity and Confidence in Business I recently joined Sarah Fletcher, my mBIT trainer, for a fantastic conversation about how I integrate multiple braining techniques (mBIT) — the intelligence of the head, heart and gut  — into my work with small business owners.  I share how I use mBIT to help my clients:  ✨ Overcome procrastin...

Ever feel like you’re doing all the “right” things but still not where you want to be? In this episode, I explore why so many of us get stuck repeating the same patterns, even when we’re desperate for change. You’ll learn how your brain clings to the familiar, why habits feel so hard to break, and the real root cause behind resistance to growth. Most importantly, I’ll share how a simple reframe—ro...

In the online business world, “hustle” is often glorified — the long hours, late nights, and constant grind presented as the price of success. But is it really? In this episode of the Productivity for Profit podcast, we’re unpacking the real difference between hard work and hustle — and why confusing the two can keep you stuck, exhausted, and doubting yourself. You’ll learn: The clear distinction...

In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Fletcher, NLP and mBIT coach and trainer, for a powerful conversation about the role our state plays in how we show up — in life, in leadership, and in business. We explore what it really means to “manage your state,” why awareness always comes before change, and how small shifts can create big results. Sarah shares her journey into personal development and the...

Feeling stuck? Not seeing the results? It might not be your strategy — it might be your identity. In this powerful episode of Productivity for Profit , Libby explores one of the most important mindset shifts entrepreneurs and business owners can make: 👉 Your business will never consistently outperform your identity. That means: if the current version of you doesn’t fully believe you’re capable of...

In this episode we delve into 3 essential indicators of productivity and time management mastery. Discover how to align your system with your unique strengths and goals so that you can thrive both personally and professionally. 3 Key skills of mastery: Recognising and Reframing Unhelpful Thoughts and Behaviors: Learn to quickly identify and transform negative thoughts into positive, proactive ones...

Imagine starting your well-planned day, only to have it disrupted by a call asking for a favour. You feel trapped, frustrated, and disempowered as your day is taken over.  Let's consider who is truly responsible for this situation: the person calling or yourself for not setting boundaries and managing expectations? In this scenario are you prone to creating negative stories in your mind that...

In this episode of the "Elevate Your Small Business" podcast, host Libby Knight delves into the concept of finding the sweet spot in your business. She explains how you can create products and services that align both with your passions and your customers' needs.  This intersection is where you can offer the most value, providing solutions that resonate with your clients while fulfi...

What are 5 things that you may be doing in your business in an attempt to grow, that aren't producing the desired affect?  Instead, they are consuming your precious time, without rewarding all that effort?  In this episode I highlight 5 common mistakes that entrepreneurs are making  that, instead of accelerating their progress, are in fact, slowing them down. About Your Host Libby Knight: Hi,...

What are you choosing to focus on?  Because what we focus on grows.  So with this in mind, are you focusing on what you want or the things you'd rather have less of?  Focusing on how stressful business is?  Guess what you'll be aware of....  Focusing on the wrong things is disempowering, but the good news is that you can make change in an instant.  By directing attention toward desired o...

As a small business owner, it pays to make your decisions using not just your head, but also your heart, and gut These are your 3 intelligence centres, or brains. In this episode I talk about how each brain has its own core competencies, like self-compassion, values, identity and taking action, and the importance of these in the decisions we make in our life and business.  By asking each brain qua...

In the beginning, your heart-felt mission motivated you to take the brave step to start your own business.  Now that you are established and growing, new business and personal challenges arise daily, and your comfort zone is being tested more and more.  Because it's on the other side of our comfort zone that the magic happens. So how can you ensure that you keep expanding your comfort zone so...

Marketing, it can feel uncomfortable.  It can trigger imposter syndrome and feelings of being pushy.  But that's not what marketing is all about.  So how can you reframe your beliefs about how to market your business so that it feels good?   This episode was part of my 'Elevate Your Business Podcast'. About Your Host Libby Knight: Hi, it's lovely to meet you.   I'm a busin...

Overwhelm is one of the most common challenges for entrepreneurs and business owners and a main cause of frustration , imposter feelings and procrastination. In this episode, I highlight 5 focus areas where a few simple changes can have a huge impact: Messaging Time management Decluttering Client identity and our self talk Which of these invaluable skills will you add to your toolkit?  This episod...

It's your job to convert  a stranger into a buyer.  But how do you go about it? This is a recording of a Facebook Live exploring the mindset of the buyer.  We all know that having a great product or service is only the first stage in business and the hardest challenge can be making consistent sales.  This means reaching new people and nurturing them to the point where they choose to invest wi...

Many different obstacles can get in the way of our personal productivity.  We can overcome many of these challenges by finding techniques to solve the problem, and don’t need to look back.  But there are some obstacles that are not so easy to overcome. Like a chronic illness. Today I’m talking to Sarah Berthon.  Sarah is a business and chronic illness mentor. Why? Because Sarah herself suffers fro...

When we start our entrepreneurial adventure, we have a clear vision of what we want to do.  Of how we see our future business.  We’re driven and full of optimism and purpose. It’s a new and exciting chapter. There is a lot to build and plan and through those initial years of business ownership we can  become overwhelmed and procrastinate. We may lose focus and direction as we try to navigate the u...

Who doesn’t get imposter syndrome? Most of us do. And that’s ok. But wouldn’t it be great to manage it when it shows up? To have ways of redirecting our attention and change that self-deprecating inner monologue. To bring the anxiety down so that we can overcome and succeed in spite of it. To stop it from putting the brakes on our productivity, In this episode I'm speaking with Celia Griver,...