Unfrazzle

Are the things you say about yourself holding you back? If you often describe yourself as disorganised, unmotivated or bad at following through, you could be reinforcing the very habits you want to change. This week I’m diving into how our brains love to prove us right, and how shifting the words you use can help you build new, more empowering patterns that boost your productivity. Watch a short v...

How many projects and ideas are sitting on the backburner whilst you wait for things to calm down? If you keep putting something off because you have too much to do, and you’re telling yourself you’ll get to it as soon as things get quieter, this week’s episode is for you.  Take the 2-minute quiz to uncover the real reason you’re not getting the important stuff done here If you’d like to supp...

Are you getting annoyed because you’re not ticking enough off your list, or you’re spending so long juggling the day-to-day that the important stuff doesn’t get a look in? In this week’s episode I share the three main areas that need to be working for you if you want to be more productive. Have a listen, then take my new quiz to find out which area you need to focus on if you want to get more done...

Many people avoid planning too far ahead because they don’t want to feel hemmed in. And that can be ok … for a while. But when you’re looking to grow your business there comes a point when not having any structure can start holding you back. Listen to this episode of Unfrazzle for eight reasons why having a 12-month plan can help you succeed. Read the blog “What makes planning with me different (a...

How good are you at celebrating your progress? If you only allow yourself to celebrate once you hit a big milestone in your business, you’re missing out on all the fun, motivation and momentum that happens when you get overexcited about the smaller things. Listen here, and let’s celebrate together! If you’d like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here Connect with me on LinkedIn here...

When you have big dreams and significant things you’d love to accomplish, it can feel overwhelming can’t it? Listen to this week’s episode where I talk about why ‘go big or go home’ isn’t always the best idea when it comes to making exciting things happen. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here Connect with me on LinkedIn here Join my mailing list here Find out more abo...

Are you spending so much of your time juggling the day-to-day and engrossed in busy work that it’s a struggle finding time for the important things? In this week’s episode of Unfrazzle, I share some ideas that will help you redress the balance, so you’re spending less time on busy work and more time on the things that matter most.  Want to see how you’re spending your time? Download my mindfu...

When you put your mind to accomplishing something in your business, does that thing usually happen? Whether or not we achieve our goals depends on all sorts of things - some of which we can control, and some of which we can’t. In this week’s episode of the podcast, I talk about how I answered the question “do you achieve your goals” during a networking meeting, and why it’s ok if the answer isn’t...

Ever been told the key to productivity is accountability? Or putting important tasks in your diary? And ever wondered why those things don’t seem to work for you? Listen to this week’s episode of Unfrazzle where I talk about Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies framework. Knowing your tendency is a great first step in being more productive.  Take Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies quiz here If you’...

The internet often tries to tell us that the only way to succeed is to hustle. So what does that mean for those of us who choose not to? Are we less likely to build a thriving business that makes us happy and fulfilled? Listen to this week’s podcast where I share a PSA for anyone who’s ever been made to feel less-than because they crave a slower pace.  If you’d like to support the podcast, yo...

What do you do when the thing you’re working on starts to get difficult? Or boring? If you wander off in pursuit of something more interesting, it’s not just you. Creative souls often crave novelty, and so many of us are allergic to discomfort. Listen to today’s episode for a pep talk that’ll help you finish the thing you started.  If you’d like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee...

I’ve lost count of how many conversations I’ve had with solo business owners who start to spiral because the important things aren’t getting done. Their confidence takes a real knock, and they start to believe there’s something wrong with them. In this week’s episode I share the the three main mistakes I see people make that mean they’re setting themselves up for failure instead of success, and wh...

How often do you put things off because you don’t think you have enough time, and when you finally sit down to do them they only take a few minutes? In this week’s quick episode, I challenge you to see how much you can get done in just 15 minutes. Listen for some pointers, and then give it a go. You might just surprise yourself!  Listen to my 15-minute Spotify playlists here: 15-minute blitz...

Can you believe it? This week marks the 100th episode of Unfrazzle! To celebrate, I invited my friend, client and marketing coach Janine Coombes to interview me. In this longer-than-usual episode, we talk about all sorts of things, including consistency, self-awareness, and the challenges of marketing something weird. Enjoy this peek behind the scenes!  If you’d like to support the podcast, y...

How much do you have rattling around in your head or scribbled on your to-do list that feels incomplete? When you have too many open loops in your life, it can be very unsettling, as I found out to my detriment a little while ago. In this week’s episode I encourage you to address your own loose ends and see what a difference it makes to your headspace.  If you’d like to support the podcast, y...

Have you read all the books, tried all the apps and bought all the planners but you still haven’t found a way to plan that actually works (aka helps you get the important stuff done)? In this week’s episode of Unfrazzle I share eight common planning mistakes that are hurting solo business owners’ productivity, and how to avoid them. Find out more about Make It Happen Club here . If you’d like to s...

Have you ever felt so utterly overwhelmed by everything you need to do, that you have no idea where to start? That’s what was happening in real-time for the hosts of the Brand Therapy podcast when I was their guest. During our conversation, I shared an approach that provided such immediate relief, that I want to share it with you too. Listen to this week’s episode of Unfrazzle to learn how looking...

When you have the three I’s working for you in your business - inspiration, information and implementation - the world’s your oyster! When you’re not where you want to be in your business and you’re not sure why, listen to this week’s episode to find out why reflecting on which of the three I’s is holding you back can be a great place to start.  If you’d like to support the podcast, you can b...

If you’ve ever sat at your desk with the intention of working on something important, only to end up down a rabbit hole of Youtube videos, online research for nothing in particular, or doom scrolling, this week’s episode is for you. I share five things you can do to climb out and refocus when you find yourself falling into a pit of distraction.  Download a pdf of the five steps to help you ge...

In this week’s episode of Unfrazzle, I share what you can do now to enjoy an on-purpose, guilt-free summer. If you dread this time of year because it feels like there’s even more to juggle, you’re desperate for a break and there’s never enough time to get everything done, this episode is for you. Join my mailing list here Connect with me on LinkedIn here Find out more about working with me here

I’ve been helping solo business owners get stuff done for years now, and there’s one thing I notice time and time again: the biggest block to productivity is a lack of clarity. Listen to this week’s episode of Unfrazzle to find out what that looks like, and to see whether that’s what’s holding you back too. (And don’t worry - I also offer suggestions to help you find the clarity you need!) If you’...

If you’ve ever experienced burnout, there’s a good chance you’re extra careful about not overdoing it. The thought of taking on too much and making yourself ill again is scary, isn’t it? But what happens if you over-correct and start UNDERdoing it? Listen to this week’s episode of Unfrazzle to find out how to strike the right balance. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee h...

I’ve been trying for a while now to come up with a better way to articulate the method I use when I’m working with clients. And last month, I finally figured it out! In this week’s episode I take you behind the scenes, and share the six pillars that underpin everything I do with my clients and that can help you make progress in your business too. Find out more about Make It Happen Club here  ...

As the days get warmer and summer approaches, it can be tempting to get a bit loosey-goosey with your planning. In this week’s episode I share why it’s even more important to be intentional about what gets your focus and what doesn’t during the summer. If you want to take a break, or if school holidays mean a change in routine and pace, you won’t want to miss this one!  Find out more about Ma...

Are you where you’d thought you’d be by this point in the year? If not, that doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong. It could just be that you had unrealistic expectations of how long things would take, and have been trying to do too much. Listen to this week’s episode to find out why focusing on one thing is so uncomfortable for so many people, and to consider whether it’s time to try something...