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The Post Production PodcastEpisode 15 - Balancing Business and Parenting During SummerIn this, the last episode of Season One of The Post Production Podcast, my guest, we explore the challenges of balancing business responsibilities with parenting during the summer. I share some personal experiences about handling summer without the built-in childcare of school, and the added pressure for parents working from home. To tackle these challenges, I’m joined by pediatric occupational therapist and certified parent coach Clare O’Byrne, who recently launched her own coaching business, Globally Thriving, and podcast called Globally Thriving Families. Clare offers practical advice on managing children's activities, setting realistic expectations, and maintaining flexibility and self...
2025-05-301h 01The Post Production PodcastEpisode 14: 10 Game-Changing Strategies for Productive Work-From-Home DaysWorking from home as a freelancer? Struggling with distractions, procrastination, and that pile of laundry calling your name? You're not alone.In this episode, I’m sharing ten practical, judgment-free strategies that transformed my work-from-home productivity.Drawing from my own experience working through the pandemic with two young children at home, I’m offering real-world strategies that acknowledge the messy reality of home-based work. No judgment or one-size-fits-all solutions… Just practical tools that you can adapt to your unique situation.Liste...
2025-05-2329 minThe Post Production PodcastEpisode 13 - Empowering Confidence: Modeling Self-Worth for Our ChildrenIn this episode of The Post Production Podcast, I share my thoughts on the topic of confidence, particularly how our self-perception as parents can significantly influence our children's self-esteem. I brush on five key concepts: Social Learning Theory, Mirror Neurons, Imposter Syndrome, Generational Self-image, and Cognitive Dissonance, highlighting how each affects the way children internalize their parents' self-talk and behavior. Through personal anecdotes and scientific theories, I underscore the importance of showing compassionate self-regard to foster a confident and self-assured next generation. I also offer some practical tips and exercises to help you...
2025-05-1631 minThe Post Production PodcastEpisode 12 - Gracefully Raising Your Prices: Navigating Inflation and Sustaining Your BusinessIn this episode of The Post Production Podcast, host Christie Verbrugh-Post guides expat women in Abu Dhabi through the intricacies of raising business prices amidst global and local inflation. Christie, a project manager turned business advisor, shares her personal journey and the importance of aligning prices with rising costs to maintain profitability and sustainability. The episode offers a comprehensive step-by-step process to gracefully raise prices, including understanding market realities, mindset shifts, data-driven strategies, client communication, and maintaining trust. Additionally, Christie discusses various bridge offers for loyal clients and provides a practical challenge to implement the discussed strategies. Listeners are...
2025-05-0935 minThe Post Production PodcastEpisode 11 - Pricing, Part DeuxWhole Pie Formula1. Crust - Direct Costs (raw materials, hosting, shipping, physical space lease, etc.)2. Filling - Operational Costs (software, license renewals, banking fees, etc.)3. Spice - Professional Growth Costs (courses, mentorship, industry memberships, etc.)4. Bake Time - Labour & Emotion (prep, emails, revisions, pep-talks, travel, etc.)5. Slice For Tomorrow - Margins (sick days, equipment upgrades, rainy day funds, retirement buffer, etc.)Use this as a guide during the 30-minute...
2025-05-0221 minThe Post Production PodcastEpisode 10 - The Price Is Right…ishIf you’ve ever second-guessed your prices, downplayed your talents, or offered a discount before anyone asked for one… this episode is for you. We’re talking about value, emotional labour, and what it really takes to start charging for the things that come naturally to you.
2025-04-1826 minThe Post Production PodcastEpisode 9 - Planting Roots With a Go-Bag in The Corner...How do you build something meaningful in a place you know you won’t stay forever?This week on The Post Production Podcast, we’re talking about the strange in-between many expat women live in... I'm talking about where your timeline feels uncertain, your visa has an expiry date, and your dreams sometimes feel like they’re on the backburner by virtue of all the uncertainty that surrounds you.If you’ve ever wondered“Why build something if I’m going to have to leave it behind?”… then this episode is for you.Inside, I’m shar...
2025-04-1116 minThe Post Production PodcastEpisode 8 - Chronically Busy: How to Find Time for Your Business Without Losing Your MindLet me say something and you raise your hand if it sounds familiar…. Ever feel like there’s never enough time to work on your business? Between family, errands, and everything in between, your business dreams always seem to get pushed to ‘later.’ It’s not that you don’t have time, it’s just that you don’t have a clear system for using it effectively. In this episode, I’m sharing my own 15-Minute Zippy Power Strategy to help you make real progress on your business, even on your busiest days.
2025-04-0406 minThe Post Production PodcastEpisode 7 - The Trust Fund: How to Build Credibility Without a PortfolioNo portfolio? No problem. If you’ve been holding off on launching or growing your business because you think you need a stacked portfolio to land clients, think again! The truth is that clients don’t buy your portfolio, they buy trust, and in this episode, I’m showing you a few of my own strategies on how to build it.I’ll walk you through five simple, actionable ways to position yourself as an expert, win clients, and grow your business without waiting until you...
2025-03-2812 minThe Post Production PodcastEpisode 6 - Booked & Busy: Reads That Changed My BusinessLooking for business books and podcasts that are actually worth your time? I’ve got you covered! In this short and snappy episode, I’m sharing the books and podcasts that have truly helped me as an entrepreneur.The books that changed my business approach:. This I Know by Terry O’Reilly. Start With Why by Simon Sinek. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins . How to ADHD by Jessica McCabe . When in the Arab World by Rana Nejem Podcasts worth tuning into:. U...
2025-03-2107 minThe Post Production PodcastEpisode 5 - Templates Trim a Ton of Time Off Your To-do List (TTTTT)In this episode, I’m breaking down what to expect in your first 90 days as a business owner, the biggest mindset shifts you need to make, and the systems that will save your sanity (trust me, they will).We’re talking about:. Why social media is a highlight reel (and why you shouldn’t compare yourself to it). How to set up simple systems to free up mental space. The power of automation, templates, and boundaries. And why perfectionism is the enemy of progressHit play, grab your favorite cuppa, and let’s...
2025-03-1420 minThe Post Production PodcastEpisode 4 - Making Business Friends: Because Talking to Your Houseplants Isn’t EnoughStarting a business is hard. Starting a business in a new place? Even harder. If you've ever felt like you're building your dream solo (and your only sounding board is your houseplants), this episode is for you.We’re diving into:. Why having a business support system is a game-changer. How to find your people, even if networking makes you cringe. What to do when you feel like you just don’t fit anywhereEntrepreneurship is way less lonely (and way more fun) when you’ve got the right people in you...
2025-03-0732 minThe Post Production PodcastEpisode 3 - If Imposter Syndrome Had a Face, I’d Probably Punch It.Ever feel like you're just winging it, and sooner or later someone’s going to realize you have no idea what you’re doing? Yeah. Same.In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the sneaky, insidious world of Imposter Syndrome... That voice in your head that whispers things like, “You just got lucky,” or “Any day now, they’re gonna figure out you have no clue what you're doing.”We’re breaking it all down:. Why so many of us struggle with imposter syndrome. The psychology behind it . How it shows up
2025-02-2819 minThe Post Production PodcastEpisode 2 - From Sabertooth Tigers to Startups, And Why Fear Never Really Goes AwayYour brain thinks that launching a business is the same as facing a sabertooth tiger. That’s one of the reasons why fear shows up loud and dramatic exactly around the time when you’re about to do something new and exciting.In this episode, we’re tackling fear. Not the kind where you’re afraid of spiders (valid), but the kind that keeps you stuck, second-guessing, and convincing yourself you need just one more course before you're ready.I’m sharing my own battles with fear, including the time I thought about faking my...
2025-02-2820 minThe Post Production PodcastEpisode 1 - The First Step (AKA: What Am I Even Doing?!)It’s finally here! The first episode ofThe Post Production Podcast...and what better day to launch than on my 40th birthday?This episode is part introduction, part deep dive into what brought me here. We’re talking about:. How I went from 20 years in government to starting fresh in Abu Dhabi. The absolute identity crisis that followed (and why I thought I was "retired" for about five minutes). Why starting over is messy, but necessary,and why you don’t need to have it all figured out. My struggles withself-doubt, and imposter syndro...
2025-02-2822 minThe Post Production PodcastThe Post Production Podcast Trailer EpisodeWelcome toThe Post Production Podcast...a space for real talk among the lady-led economic landscape of Abu Dhabi, a space for strategies, laughs, guidance, information, aaaaand the occasional kick in the pants to help you move forward confidently.I’m Christie Verbrugh-Post, the founder of Post Script - Project Management Services here in Abu Dhabi, and I’ve built my career around taking the complicated, overwhelming, andseemingly impossible...and turning it into something clear, doable, and empowering.This podcast is for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and women who just need to figure things out, be it w...
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