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Fierce Woman RisingWhen your business doesn't have a plan B...When COVID struck - salon owner Ebonee Sheridan realised pretty quickly that her business didn't have a plan b...Her once thriving hair salon, buzzing with clients and staff, fell quiet - and deep into the second trimester of her pregnancy, she was faced with the impossible decision of closing down and letting her staff go.Fast forward to now and she has not only rebuilt her biz around her new family, but has also intertwined the online business of Enagic into her salon - utilising the water to create chemical free alternatives to cleaning...2024-03-1143 min
Fierce Woman RisingConversation with a naturopath: The power of water for health & wealth!HEALTH | WEALTH | SELFAt it's core, that is what Fierce Woman Rising is all about - empowering you to step into the healthiest, and the wealthiest version of yourself and in turn, being OK with feeling damn good about that! đĽđThis week I am joined by another of my fabulous Enagic teamies and naturopath of 25 years, Leanne Jenkins đWe chat not only about her transition from high school teacher to naturopath, while exploring multiple different network marketing companies - but we also dig deep into the science and health benefits this amazing water can bring...2024-02-291h 11
Fierce Woman RisingWhen life offers you a mirror...There is no doubt about it in my eyes, our past definitely has a impact on our now - but does it dictate it? And does it dictate our future? đ¤Just because something has been so in the past, does that mean it always has to be so?I think NOT.Our past experience is like a mirror - if we choose to look, it will offer us a reflection and from there, we get to make a choice if we don't like what we see... we can either succumb, tolerate, justify, and bec...2024-02-1559 min
Fierce Woman RisingTime to ditch the bitch voiceWe all have this little voice in the back of our mind that likes to keep us nice and safe and comfortable - and whilst at some point in the history of mankind, this was necessary to stop us being eaten by a sabra-tooth-tiger or something, NOW it really just gets in the way of us achieving the things we say we want!Join me this week for a deep dive into our "bitch voice" and learn what you can do to overcome it to live the life you LOVEđThe Fierce Woman Rising Collective is...2024-02-0825 min
Fierce Woman RisingYou're not wealthy because you don't believe you're worthySit with that title for a minute... if you don't have the wealth you say you want, its not because you're DOING something wrong... it's about who you're BEING...You don't believe you're worthy of wealth, and that's precisely why you don't have it!This realisation hit my square in the face a while back and completely blindsided me if I'm honest... and in this episode, I walk you through my evolution and invite you to join me on the journey.The Fierce Woman Rising Collective is the space I...2024-02-0333 min
Fierce Woman RisingChange isn't hard - you're just not ready!Change isn't hard - you're just not readyPeople say that change is hard... but I don't believe that!Change is actually really freaking easy... the hard bit, is deciding you're ready to change... đ¤ I believe you can change your entire reality in an instant, and in this episode, I explain what I mean!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE if you like what you hear, so you're fist to know of new episodes as they drop and remember to share this conversation with anyone in your network, you think nee...2024-01-2438 min
Fierce Woman RisingBONUS: Introducing the Fierce Woman Rising CollectiveThe Fierce Woman Rising Collective is here The space I have created for women just like you to grow into your power - safe in the knowledge that you're part of a collective of women who GET IT and HAVE YOUR BACK!It's a space where we focus on our health, building our wealth and reclaiming our fierce sense of self as strong, independent, powerful, sexy, confident, passionate women in our prime đđđĽBeing part of this collective makes you someone who feels the tide turning...The energy is shifting...The change...2024-01-2322 min
Fierce Woman RisingHow to stop making shitty New Year resolutions you never stick toStop making shitty, surface level New Year resolutions as a tick box exercise - because every time you do, and you DON'T stick to it, you're teaching yourself to not trust yourself and that, my friend, is how you lose confidence and self-esteem, and get scared shitless about doing anything out of the ordinary!!So you may now be wondering what the heck you're supposed to do instead?Well have a listen to this week's episode and I will teach you how you can create a vision so compelling that you will literally stop at...2024-01-1147 min
Fierce Woman RisingWhat if the ultimate power, comes from surrender...?I used to think that power and strength came from independence, confidence and control.I used to think that success meant being able to do everything myself, and that accepting help, was admitting I wasn't good enough...Sound familiar? đBut what if the complete opposite were true?What if the ultimate power comes from surrendering that control?What if our very key to the peace, balance and freedom we say we want, is to let go of everything and surrender of the chaos of universal flow?2024-01-0441 min
Fierce Woman RisingThe business that is so much more, than just a business...Do you know one thing I am hearing all the freaking time when I chat to people in our online business community... its that what they THOUGHT was "just" an online business is in fact, soooooooooooo much more than that!This week I am chatting with the delightful Gene Dawn - a woman who has gone from shy, quiet and hidden away, with 2 failed relationships... to glowing in her feminine power, living as her fully expressed self and embarking on an adventure far better than she could ever have imagined.Find out...2023-12-2842 min
Fierce Woman RisingHow to grow past your triggersIts not uncommon for things to trigger the shit out of me...I'll see something someone has posted on social media, listen to something someone says, or watch the way someone acts - and my instinctual reaction is to judge... this isn't because I'm a bitch... it's because there is something about that person, how they feel about themselves and what they're up to, that triggers me...It triggers me because deep down I WANT what they have...Their confidence, their clarity, their certainty.Old me, would have...2023-12-2125 min
Fierce Woman RisingWhat you think you need to make a decision, is not what you needWhat you think you need to make a decision, is not what you need...It's not time, confidence, money, support, experience, skills - nope - that thing you think you're waiting for, is just the "safe problem" you're putting in the way so you don't have to fully back yourself đąConsider this my little pep talk to you - a dose of real-talk - a loving kick up the ass... you don't change and feel better BEFORE you make a decision, you change and feel better FROM the decision you backed yourself enough to make... eve...2023-12-1727 min
Fierce Woman RisingWhat if I need to change my story...?Have you ever caught yourself wishing that EVERYONE around you would just sort their shit out to make things a damn sight easier for you...?What if you SUDDENLY had an epiphany and began to question if the problem weren't in fact, EVERYONE else... but instead, the problem lay with YOU... đ¤What would that mean?What would you do then?This is the exact conversation the beautiful Sonya Maree Kok and myself chatted through in this week's episode; when this burnt out teacher and mum of teens realised SHE was the cau...2023-11-3054 min
Fierce Woman RisingWhat if success wasn't what you thought?Many of us have an idea of what "success" looks like...The metric that we believe, once we hit, THEN we'll be happy...But what if we're not?What if we get there and we still feel just as shit as we did before?Or worse?What then?đ¤ˇââď¸Join me this week on the show for a conversation with the beautiful Brittany Flinn - affiliate marketer, full-time traveler, homeschooling muma of 3, and a woman who reached that exact point. The - "what the hell was...2023-11-2355 min
Fierce Woman RisingRising Waters, Rising Confidence: Monikka's Entrepreneurial ResilienceDive into a transformative journey with our latest episode, "Rising Waters, Rising Confidence." My guest this week, Monikka, shares her compelling story of rebuilding life from the ground up after her home was ravaged by a flood. Leaving behind a corporate career to embark on the challenging path of entrepreneurship in the coaching world, Monikka discovered the loneliness and hard work that came with going solo. Tune in as she unveils the pivotal moment when affiliate marketing emerged as a powerful tool to elevate her coaching business. Alongside the triumphs, Monikka opens up about facing...2023-11-0950 min
Fierce Woman RisingFierce Dreams, Focused Actions: Building the Life You CraveIn "Fierce Dreams, Focused Actions: Building the Life You Crave," we embark on a journey of introspection and practical guidance. Too often, we find ourselves caught in the trap of complaining about what we don't like, yet rarely do we grant ourselves the time and headspace to define what we truly want instead. Join me as I share practical questions that will ignite your contemplation about your current path, lifestyle, and income. Are they aligned with the life you crave? It's time to break free from the familiar and unleash the power within to design...2023-11-0242 min
Fierce Woman RisingBeyond Income: Nicki's journey from frustration to self-beliefThere is power that comes from embracing our desires...In today's episode of Fierce Woman Rising, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Nicki Fogarty, a force to be reckoned with who transformed her life from frustration to profound self-belief. Picture this â a devoted mother working two jobs, yearning to be present for her own children, and facing the harsh reality of sacrificing precious moments for financial stability. In just 10 months, Nicki's life has taken a remarkable turn when she discovered the transformative power of affiliate marketing. Join us as we explore th...2023-10-2647 min
Fierce Woman RisingFrom Exhaustion to Empowerment: Mendie's Journey to Freedom and Joy Through Online BusinessFrom the exhaustion of running a restaurant through the COVID years, to the empowerment of an online business, Mendie's journey is a testament to the transformative power of trusting yourself and daring to dream again...Welcome to another empowering episode of Fierce Woman Rising, where each week, I bring you stories of resilience and transformation. In today's episode, I sit down with my incredible business partner Mendie Bruijns, a powerhouse who traveled halfway around the globe from the Netherlands to Australia. From the highs of marriage and motherhood to the lows of divorce, Mendie found...2023-10-1956 min
Fierce Woman RisingRediscovering Donna: The journey back to her true selfWelcome to Fierce Woman Rising - the podcast that ignites your inner fire and introduces you to women who've shattered norms and embraced the path to financial independence. I'm Claire - accountant, business mentor, and your guide on this transformational journey.Each week, I share powerful interviews with women who've embraced their past and are now using that to fuel the future of their dreams. Join us as we learn from their stories, empower ourselves, and re-write our own narrative, using high ticket affiliate marketing as our vehicle.Financial independence, abundance, joy and hope - th...2023-10-1248 min
Fierce Woman RisingFrom Death to Purpose: Joanne's Incredible Rebirth through Online EntrepreneurshipWelcome to Fierce Woman Rising - the podcast that ignites your inner fire and introduces you to women who've shattered norms and embraced the path to financial independence. I'm Claire - accountant, business mentor, and your guide on this transformational journey.Each week, I share powerful interviews with women who've embraced their past and are now using that to fuel the future of their dreams. Join us as we learn from their stories, empower ourselves, and re-write our own narrative, using high ticket affiliate marketing as our vehicle.Financial independence, abundance, joy an...2023-10-0549 min
Fierce Woman RisingTransforming Midlife: Robyn's Road to Self-Discovery, Financial Freedom & FunWelcome to Fierce Woman Rising - the podcast that ignites your inner fire and introduces you to women who've shattered norms and embraced the path to financial independence. I'm Claire - accountant, business mentor, and your guide on this transformational journey.Each week, I share powerful interviews with women who've embraced their past and are now using that to fuel the future of their dreams. Join us as we learn from their stories, empower ourselves, and re-write our own narrative, using high ticket affiliate marketing as our vehicle.Financial independence, abundance, joy and hope...2023-09-2851 min
Fierce Woman RisingThe Fierce Woman Rising Origin StoryThere comes a point in everyone's life where we are faced with a choice - keep doing what we've always done, and therefore keep receiving what we've always got......or... take a courageous leap into the unknown and try something new.EVERY SINGLE TIME I have followed my heart, ignored the logic my head tried to control me with, and have taken a leap - my life has been all the better for it and this last one has been the biggest yet.Join me as I...2023-09-251h 10
Fierce Woman RisingWhat to expect from this showWelcome to Fierce Woman Rising - the podcast that ignites your inner fire and introduces you to women who've shattered norms and embraced the path to financial independence. I'm Claire - accountant, business mentor, and your guide on this transformational journey.Each week, I share powerful interviews with women who've embraced their past and are now using that to fuel the future of their dreams. Join us as we learn from their stories, empower ourselves, and re-write our own narrative, using high ticket affiliate marketing as our vehicle.Financial independence, abundance, joy an...2023-09-2314 min
Fierce Woman RisingTrailer - Introducing Fierce Woman RisingWelcome to Fierce Woman RisingThe podcast that sparks a fearless revolution in the hearts of women who refuse to settle for less. đĽđĽThrough sharing the empowering stories of women re-writing the rules, host, Claire Markwick takes you on a journey to create financial independence, shatter societal norms & help you believe in the endless possibilities available to you.Join us as we empower you to reclaim your fire, and rewrite the rules of success, motherhood, and self-discovery.SUBSCRIBE NOW and join the movement of fierce women rising!...2023-09-1802 min
Real-Life Business58. Why what we DO for a living is the wrong thing to focus onI am someone with a lot to say about the school system and how it is ruining our educators and creating a generation of anxious teenagers.This week, after presenting to a room full of year 11 students, I needed to get something off my chest.Focusing on what we DO for a living in life, is the wrong thing to focus on.Focusing on passing the exams and getting the grades to DO a particular role is the wrong thing to focus on.2023-04-0628 minReal-Life Business57. The importance of knowing where we're starting fromWhen you enter a destination into Google, it gives you directions o the best way of getting there based on where you are now. If Google didn't KNOW where you were starting from, it WOULD NOT be able to calculate the route.The same is true of our goals.If we do not know where we are RIGHT NOW, there is no way in hell that we are going to be able to figure out how to reach our goals... however much we might say we want them.In this...2023-03-2630 minReal-Life Business56. Burnt out & over itAs a coach, promoting the need to build a business that meets the needs of your life, rather than taking over it; to admit that I was burnt out and over it was MASSIVE.I felt like the biggest fraud and honestly, I just wanted the world to swallow me up never to be seen again.I thought about hiding away, coming off socials and going back to full time work - and for a short period, I was really f#$king tempted...But something inside kept calling to me.2023-03-2644 min
Real-Life Business55. Prepping for things we don't want to think about, with Georgina RyanWhen we decide to go into business for ourselves, it can be super exciting and we can spend our time setting up all the fun stuff, giving little attention to the âboringâ âbehind the scenesâ stuff like policies & procedures, employment contracts and service agreements. Not only is it less fun to think about, but it can also be an expense we donât want to incur right at the get go. My guest this week talks us through some of the reasons why we should remove our heads from the sand and face up to some of thes...2022-07-0757 min
Real-Life Business54. Let's talk bank account accounting, with Natalie WaughI am feeling a tremendous pull to talk more about money and how we can feel more confident about our personal and business finances and this week I am joined by the perfect guest to do that with!!Natalie Waugh is a mum of two young boys who lives in Townsville, Nth QLD. Sheâs been a chartered account for nearly 20 years, during which time sheâs worked as a Business Advisor, Finance Manager across Asia Pacific, Financial Business Systems Analyst and Business Risk Consultant within international accounting firms, global engineering, procurement and cons...2022-06-3047 min
Real-Life Business52. Leaving a legacy, with Alanna BallThere are so many reasons that we start our own business and none more important than to save someoneâs life â exactly the driving force behind my guest this week. Alanna Ball is the creator of the Women in Safety Network and is a true leader of people, equality and change. She is a passionate and well recognised leader in health and safety for the way she is actively empowering thousands of professionals and driving rapid change for females to bring their best s...2022-06-2335 min
Real-Life Business53. The synergies between business & parenting, with Jazz KostovI have always said that we can learn so many business lessons from parenting, and parenting lessons from business and this week I am stoked to bring you a conversation doing just that!! I am joined by midwife, maternal child health nurse and infant & child sleep consultant Jazz Kostov and we chat about all the synergies between business and parenting as well as how best to manage ourselves and our households with little ones in tow. Jazz is a mumma from the Mo...2022-06-2339 min
Real-Life Business51. Our numbers don't have to be scary, with Sara VerheyenLetâs face it, analysing our numbers is not usually something high on the priority list for a lot of entrepreneurs!! In fact the very thought of doing so may fill you with dread and deep rooted anxiety?! But hereâs the thing. Money is the lifeblood of our business and I am passionate about education and empowerment in this space, because when we have our finances under control, EVERYTHING else will just click into place. When I meet like-minded people, I geek out...2022-06-1644 min
Real-Life Business50. Knowing our strengths, with Anne-Koopmann SchmidtIn the online world it is really easy to find stack loads of information on how to improve our weaknesses and get better that things, but my guest this week believes we are looking at things all wrong.Perhaps weâre not supposed to be masters of it all?What if, instead, the real key is to hone in on our strengths? In this conversation with leadership coach and strengths expert, Anne Koopmann-Schmidt, we chat about how to identify our strengths, how the...2022-06-1650 min
Real-Life Business49. How relationships impact our business, with Leeza MarieI am sure we have all been in situations where someone near and dear to us has said something that has impacted how we feel about our business? Perhaps they have burst our bubble, perhaps they have questioned our latest idea, or sown a seed of doubt in our minds by a stray commentâŚÂ This week on the show, I am chatting with relationship expert Leeza Marie about how we can ensure we have healthy relationships with the people around us, so as to retain, not drain our energy!2022-06-0945 min
Real-Life Business48. Having the right people around us, with Rhys BowerTired of the traditional way of doing things, lawyers Rhys Bower and business partner Nick Wood decided to break the status quo and create a legal firm they are proud to be at the helm of.This conversation is a great mix of pro-tips and real-life stories, where Rhys and I chat about the importance of creating a business we love, that aligns with whatâs important and fits into our family life.Rhys also talks about how building networks with the right people can be incredibly valuable no matter where on th...2022-06-0252 min
Real-Life Business47. Just give it a crack, with Jane RobertsonWhen mum of 3, Jane, saw a need for gorgeous, quality childrenâs footwear that didnât break the bank, she had an âinsaneâ idea (her words) and Millwoods shoes was born!Being regionally based in Wagga Wagga NSW, Jane worked tirelessly to deliver an online shopping experience that took the guesswork out of kids shoe sizing and it wasn't long before mums also began to crave the same style and comfort as their kids!Jane answered the call by heading back to the design board to bring to life a women's range of stylish, f...2022-05-2643 min
Real-Life Business46. Demystifying business failure, with Tony LaneWe donât go into business intending to fail, yet the very thought of doing so can keep us awake at night and add a mountain of stress to our lives. My guest this week has made a career out of working with âfailingâ businesses, supporting them to either turn things around, or move on to the next chapter in the entrepreneurial journey. He comes with a scary title - Registered Liquidator â but Tony Lane is so much more than that! With a career sp...2022-05-1253 min
Real-Life Business45. It's all just energy, with Mel JuddThere are always two things that can be true. We can be an overwhelmed, burnt-out mess; or we can be on the verge of something magnificent. We can feel guilt weâre not spending enough time with our kids; or we can feel pride that weâre being the example of forging our own path. We can play the victim; or we can play the victor. Everyday, in everything that we do, we have a choice. And the choices we make, affect the energy we give off, which ultimately impacts the abundance we feel i...2022-05-0556 min
Real-Life Business44. Self care for business mums, with Emma LagerlowAs a mum of young children, it can be easy to think that once the kids are older, we will have more time âfor usâ and our business dreams, but my guest this week knows this is a complete fallacy. Emma Lagerlow is a life coach, blogger and founder of Mummaste.  She supports mums who are raising tweens and teens to overcome overwhelm and reclaim their sense of self; and is passionate about reminding mums to prioritise self-care, so they grow their self-love and create a more fulfilling life in the midst of the...2022-04-2840 min
Real-Life Business43. Don't like it? Change it, with Jessica KellerA year ago, almost to the day, I released the very first episode of the Real-Life Business podcast and had a fabulous conversation with fashion designer, dress maker, model, business owner & mum Jessica Keller. 12 months on, after having her second baby and battling the on again, off again restrictions to face to face learning imposed through COVID, I was keen to catch up with Jess to hear how things have been going. We talk business, we talk motherhood, we talk day care, ho...2022-04-211h 05
Real-Life Business42. Unlocking our inner genius, with Emma PurcellImagine finding out that the way we have been trying to operate in our business, goes against our very DNAâŚÂ Imagine discovering there is a whole new way we could be looking at things that would remove the frustration, bitterness, resentment, and disappointmentâŚwould you be curious? Thatâs exactly what my guest this week supports her clients to do. Using tools such as Human Design and Gene Keys, Emma Purcell works with her...2022-04-1445 min
Real-Life Business41. Going all in, with Michelle BoydWe can reach a point in our career where money is suddenly not the biggest driver or marker of success. My guest this week has taken the plunge to leave a secure HR career and go ALL IN on her dream business, and she shares all the ups and downs that come with a decision like that with a hubby and kids to considerâŚMichelle is an Authorised Marriage Celebrant at Love Michelle Boyd, who doesnât do things by halves! She started her business in the wedding industry in what can only be described as the worst...2022-04-0749 min
Real-Life Business40. What do I give a shit about?Welcome back to season 3 of the Real-Life Business podcast and I wanted to start this season with a very important question â what do I give a shit about? Iâm having so many conversations lately with people who are feeling uninspired, unenthused, lacking motivation, craving simplicity, craving change, craving energy and excitement; that I thought this a good place to start. đ It is normal to go through ebbs and flows in business.đ It is normal to have some things...2022-03-3114 min
Real-Life BusinessSeason 3 Bonus PreviewThis is your sneak peak into season 3!! â LIVE: Friday 1st April 2022 â I cannot wait to be back in your ears and this week, I want to give you a sneak peak of what is coming up on the show this season!If you're new to listening, Real-Life Business is for the busy business mum with a million balls in the air. This show aims to normalise the fact that noone has their shit together 100% of the time and that we all hav...2022-03-1706 min
RAW LeadershipEp 21 - RAW Leadership Interviews Claire MarkwickYou will not want to miss this RAW deep dive into what Leadership is. In this Podcast I am joined by Claire Markwick who is a very successful Leader in many areas of her life. Claire shares her insights, struggles and through her openness and RAWness during this interview, Claire really helps to define what Leadership isâŚThis is an open and honest insight into Leadership, it is refreshing and RAW and will help both the emerging Leader to step into their space and the more experienced Leaders to bring balance to the inte...2022-02-2447 min
Real-Life BusinessEp39: Why we all need our comfort zones, with Derrick McManusWeâve all heard that nothing great happens in our comfort zone, but this week, my guest throws that thinking on its head, declaring that a comfort zone is the very thing we all in fact, DO need. Derrick McManus is a retired South Australian Police officer who operated in the Special Tasks and Rescue (STAR) Group.  He held specialist skills as a sniper, diver and was trained by the military elite Special Air Services Regiment (SAS) in counter-terrorist tactics. His role was physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding. 2022-02-081h 03
Real-Life BusinessEp38: Starting over, with Steve BarkerWhen Steve left military life, he described himself as âbeing lost in a wilderness of mirrors.â He had to start again, right from the beginning and decide what he wanted the rest of his life to look like. Thatâs big⌠and in this conversation, we chat about how he did it; what he learnt and how he continues his path to excellence for himself, his clients and his business. Steve is the founder of I Am Enough Coaching based in Wagga Wagga, NSW...2022-02-0156 min
Magical Learning PodcastSelf-Awareness (with Claire Markwick) - Ep. 96Do you feel as though you are being forced into a role you don't naturally fit into? Do you feel as though your uniqueness is being shut out? Â
In today's podcast, our guest Claire Markwick felt the exact same way, and then she changed careers. She breaks down how self-awareness contributed to her founding her company Reignite Performance Coaching, to how she changed her career, to how you can be a little more self-aware. The team at ML also give their thoughts on self-awareness. Â
Check out Reignite Performance Coaching here to find out more about Cl...2022-01-2846 min
Real-Life BusinessEp 37: How to feel more in control of our moneyAs an accountant by profession, numbers come pretty easy to me, but I get that is not the case for everyone. A big part of the work that I do with my clients is help them with their money mindset and support them to feel more in control of their money.  Letâs face it, when we have money in the bank, we feel more at ease and so this week, Iâm sharing what I do with my money and how I set myself up for those big bills, without freaking out abo...2022-01-2518 min
Real-Life BusinessEp36: The power of a great question, with Danette Fenton-MenziesDanette is a woman who always fills me with energy after each conversation we have, so I knew I needed to have her on my show. She is Director of Learning for Magical Learning; a Chartered Accountant; CPA and executive coach with over twenty-five yearsâ experience in both the private and public sectors. With 5 children to support, Danette and husband Grahame decided to leave their careers behind and back themselves in their own business. For the past twenty-three years they have run training and consulting companies focusing on leadership and adaptability; and their...2022-01-1851 min
in betweenClaire Markwick & Heather Ashley Baker are keeping it real.Claire Markwick (Real-Life Business podcast) and I met through the Wit & Wire podcast host mastermind, and we hit it off immediately. We both LOVE to talk (good thing we both host podcasts!), weâre both transplants to Australia making this beautiful country our home, and we both love to have real, vulnerable conversations about lifeâs in between moments. So we decided to sit down for a conversation about our nitty-gritty real-life in between moments, hit record, and share it with all of you! We recorded this episode at the very end of 2021, and in it we share about navi...2022-01-141h 37
Real-Life BusinessBONUS: Keeping it real, with Claire Markwick & Heather Ashley Baker
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Real-Life BusinessEp35: What I've learnt about self-talkWhen I think about the last 10 years of my life, I have grown a lot. My thinking has changed, the way I approach things has changed; and it will continue to change as long as I embrace this personal development journey. One thing that has been PIVOTAL for me is learning the impact of how I talk to myself on my results, or what Iâm able to achieve. In this mini solo episode of the show, Iâm sharing my biggest 3 learnings when it comes to self-talk and the language we use on...2022-01-1121 min
Real-Life BusinessEp 34: What matters most, with Kylie DalyNo one has a clearer idea of what matters most in business than my guest this week Kylie Daly. Kylie and her husband Darren own Lightbox Imageworks; a commercial photography business based in Wagga Wagga, NSW and it is fair to say, they have been more than their share of shit over the last few years! In this very raw and honest conversation, Kylie shares her story of losing their business, their house, their livelihood and very nearly their daughter as well; and talks of the lessons she has taken from that ti...2022-01-041h 01
Real-Life BusinessEp33: Annual themes & a lost BMX...When I spent nearly an hour swimming in a muddy dam with a big, long stick looking for a lost BMX, my thoughts were not exactly on podcast content I can assure you!! On reflection however, I realised there were actually, many things we could take away from such a tail so I have decided to share it in this final episode of the show for 2021 as something a bit different!! Itâs been a great start to season 2 and I look forward to being back in your ears in 2022 with more fabu...2021-12-2127 min
Real-Life BusinessEp32: Opportunities, boundaries & super powers, with Roslyn ClareSome of us know from an early age that business ownership or entrepreneurship is the path we want to take; for others it can be a pleasant surprise and for this weekâs guest, it was a gradual evolution. Roslyn Clare is a full-time professional photographer, who received her first camera as a gift for her 18th birthday; and was pleasantly surprised when people started offering her money in return for her creative flair. Over the last 10 years she has learned a lot about herself, her industry and being in business; not to m...2021-12-141h 02
Real-Life BusinessEp31: Who's in your inner circle?Being in business for ourselves can be lonely. Even if we have people around us all day and have the most wonderful friends and family; if we donât have people we can talk to that âget itâ we can feel like weâre going it alone and that can have massive implications on our business growth. In this episode we chat about:đ¸ The importance of having a release mechanismđ¸ What effective support is NOTđ¸ What effective support IS2021-12-0724 min
Real-Life BusinessEp 30: Getting over setbacks in business, with Vari McGaanIt is fair to say that one cannot go through life without the odd setback or two; and this is even more the case when weâre running a business. The difference comes in how we choose to handle those situations. Vari McGaan started her entrepreneurial journey on the back of not one, but two redundancies. As if that wasnât enough, being based in Melbourne has meant she has earnt the title of living in the worldâs most locked down city thanks to the COVID pandemic, so she knows what it feels...2021-11-3050 min
The Courage & Career ShowCreating A Work Life To Support Your Whole Life - with Claire Markwickđ Is balance in work and life actually achievable? đ How can we allow parts of our life to support others?  This conversation with Claire was so full of joy, and thought provoking reframes and new perspectives. We chat about: ⨠Claire's story - life, Coaching, parenting, everything ⨠Rediscovering your sense of self ⨠Actually doing the personal development work ⨠Holistically designing life, especially our work lives ⨠Redefining balance, and evolving this with your life ⨠Simple ways to start creating more balance ⨠Our wish for th...2021-11-2834 min
Real-Life BusinessEp 29: How personality impacts our businessWhen it comes to building a resilient business; one that is sustainable over time and is capable of giving us the lifestyle that we want, you could be forgiven for wondering what the heck our personality has to do with itâŚIn this episode I unpack:đ¸ Why developing ourselves is so important as a business ownerđ¸ The benefits of knowing how we tickđ¸ The ways in which weâre all differentđ¸ The implications that has on our business2021-11-2323 min
Real-Life BusinessEp28: Shifting our shit to grow our business, with Sara StuderusI talk a lot about the emotional rollercoaster of business and life and how best ride it and I do not think anyone is more qualified to talk about that than this weekâs guest, Sara Studerus. Sara had suffered with depression and anxiety her whole life, and on finding herself in an incredibly abusive relationship, decided she only had one option to get herself out. Thankfully the Universe had other ideas and Sara has taken this as a sign she has work to do here and has not only completely re-invented her...2021-11-161h 02
Real-Life BusinessEp27: How to build a resilient businessResilience is one of those buzzwords that has been thrown around A LOT over the last couple of yearsâŚbut what does it REALLY mean? What is it that makes us resilient and how do we build a resilient business that can weather the unforeseen? I donât honestly believe there is ONE sure fire answer to this question, but in my 15+ years of working with hundreds of small businesses, trends have started to emerge and in this episode, I share my framework for how we can build a more sustainable business.2021-11-0928 min
Make Your Break with Jai Long7-Figure Mindset with Jai Long & Claire Markwick [S1E133]Today's episode is repurposed from the 'Real-Life Business' podcast with Claire Markwick.
Claire interviews Jai Long around running a business as a 7-figure entrepreneur and what that looks like.
Loads of practical tips and takeaways and mindset shifts in this episode!
To find Claire's Podcast: https://real-life-business.simplecast.com/
Claire Markwick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_life_business_community/
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Real-Life BusinessEp26: The mind of a 7-figure entrepreneur, with Jai LongOur past does not define our future. Join me for this fascinating conversation where Jai shares his journey from homeless and bankrupt, to becoming a self-made 7-figure entrepreneur.In this episode we chat about:đ¸ Finding opportunities everywheređ¸ Letting go of our egođ¸ What happens when things go wrongđ¸ Riding the ebbs & flows of businessđ¸ How to handle well meaning, yet energy draining friends and family FOLLOW...2021-11-0252 min
Real-Life BusinessBONUS: Sneak peak into season 2
Welcome to SEASON 2 of the Real-Life Business podcast, the show that help you balance running your business, with everything else going on in our lives! I'm your host, Claire Markwick, accountant, business coach, mum and podcaster!!
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Join me for a sneak peak insight into all we have in store for season 2. The theme for this season is Resilience & Getting Out of Our Own Way and I have a cracking line up of guests with amazing stories to share with you; as well more solo episodes with yours truly!
The first episode of season 2 goes live N...2021-10-2607 min
Real-Life BusinessEp25: 7 traits successful business owners share
We mark the end of season one of the Real-Life Business podcast with a reflection on the key themes that have come through the conversations so far. Join me, Claire Markwick as we go through the 7 traits successful business owners share.
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I am a firm believer that to grow a successful business, we need to grow ourselves as business owners as well; and I am thrilled that this belief has been substantiated through season one of the Real-Life Business podcast.
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This is the season one finale, and I will be taking a s...2021-09-1432 min
Real-Life BusinessEp24: Madhu Jeyakumaran: Leadership starts with self
We could be forgiven for thinking the leadership is a corporate term, only relevant to large organisations; but that couldnât be further from the truth. How we show up, how we operate and the standards we set for ourselves are just as, if not more important when we work for ourselves.
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This week I am chatting to Madhu Jeyakumaran, leadership expert and the Director and Principal Consultant at Think Stride Coaching and Consulting. Madhu talks about her own internal leadership evolution and how, to grow her business, she had to grow herself and her thinki...2021-09-0755 min
Real-Life BusinessEp23: Brie Jones: What do I want my business to be for me?
There are many things we think about when we go into business or think about expanding; but perhaps one of the most important questions we should be asking, is one that can quite easily be overlooked.
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This week I am chatting to Brie Jones, a certified intuitive coach who is passionate about teaching women to Awaken their Intuition so they can embrace their Wild Self!
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Brie lives with her husband and 4 (soon to be 5) kids, on a farm in the Upper Murry in regional Victoria. Â She chats about the challenges of hom...2021-08-311h 00
Real-Life BusinessEp22: Claudine Charles: Faith, resilience & opportunity in business
In business there are many tools and systems that we can use to expand and grow. Perhaps some of the most powerful are those we hold within us, and through times of adversity, we can find ourselves needing to call on them more than ever.
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Business is a roller coaster and my guest this week knows that better than anyone. Claudine Charles, whoâs located in the UK has spent the past 18 years working with large global corporates leading and designing their employee training programmes.She launched her own business in 2017 where she continued this work...2021-08-241h 00
Real-Life BusinessEp21: Melissa Guller: Reducing the pressure of business
Being in business for ourselves can be a wonderful thing; but there can also be a tremendous weight on our shoulders that can become overbearing if weâre not careful, which is why it is imperative to set ourselves up for success.
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In this weekâs episode of Real-Life Business, I am chatting with Melissa Guller, the CEO of Wit & Wire and we talk about the importance of a support network around us; setting realistic expectations and having systems in place (that we use) to help manage our time and take the pressure off.
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Real-Life BusinessEp20: Joanne Holbrook: Building our capacity for business
When Joanne started writing, her intention was to capture stories for her kids to look back on later in life; never did she believe she would be a published author across the globe, have an Audible edition of her book and be the facilitator of an accompanying online course.
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The last 2 years has been a whirlwind for Joanne, where she has had to continually stretch and reinvent herself into the businesswoman she is today; and amid it all, as if publishing a book and launching an online course were not enough; she and her family h...2021-08-1056 min
Real-Life BusinessEp19: Bite-sized with Claire Markwick: how thoughts & beliefs affect our business
Join Real-Life Business host, Claire Markwick for part 2 of this mini bite sized edition of the show where she talks focusâŚthis week, how our thoughts and beliefs affect what is possible for our business.
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This week weâre following on with part 2 of our chat about focus and how it affects our business (check out part 1 HERE). Its important to have a plan to ensure we are doing things that move us in the direction of our goals; but it is even more important to ensure we have a healthy belief system supporting us to ach...2021-08-0317 min
Real-Life BusinessEp18: Bite-sized with Claire Markwick: where focus goes, energy flows
Join Real-Life Business host, Claire Markwick in this mini bite sized edition of the show where she talks focusâŚwhat it is, how we find it and how we keep it!
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You may have seen the title of this weekâs episode quoted about the place and it is so true!! What we choose to focus on, is what we will get more of; and that goes not only for what we are physically doing, but also for how we are thinking and what we are choosing to believe.
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Real-Life BusinessEp17: Stephanie Menere: Creating space in business
As a business owner, we very often have a million and one things going round in our mind at any one time. In this conversation, we chat about our success and growth being linked to our ability to quieten the noise and create some space.Â
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Iâm chatting with Stephanie Menere, Chartered Accountant, cash specialist and founder of Penny School. Stephanie knows from personal experience that the journey from employee to entrepreneur doesnât always go to plan and she talks freely about getting carried away in her business and her experience of burnout.
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Real-Life BusinessEp16: Suzanne Chadwick: Being BOLD in Business
The success of our business essentially comes down to something remarkably simple⌠what we choose to say YES to and what we choose to say NO to.Join me for an inspiring conversation this week as we discover how to BOLDLY move our business forward without burning out in the process.
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Suz Chadwick is a BOLD Business, Branding & Speaker Coach, who works with her clients, taking their brand from basic biscuits to delectable âgot to have' goodness. With over 10 years as a brand consultant working with global brands as well as soloprenuers, Suz knows what it tak...2021-07-1348 min
Real-Life BusinessEp15: Julia Woods: Managing Madness
When our business grows exponentially, we can be fooled into thinking we need a system to manage our clients; but what if what we actually need, is a system to manage ourselvesâŚ
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In this weekâs episode, I am chatting with Julia Woods. Lesbian â digital nomad â business consultant and writing sidekick. With the big 5-0 fast approaching, Julia and her partner decided to sell up, pack up and hit the open road. What was meant to be a period of freedom, quickly became a bit of a headache, while Julia attempted to run 2 businesses out of the back...2021-07-0652 min
Real-Life BusinessEp14: Annabel Gonifas: Act as if you're already there
In life and in business, we have a choice. We can sit back and react to whatever âhappensâ complaining that weâre not where we want to be; or we can proactively decide what we want and steer ourselves in the direction to achieve it.Â
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In this weekâs episode, I am chatting with Annabel Gonifas, the founder of DizzleSky Kitchen Club Membership and Coaching in the UK. Growing up surrounded by great food, she fell in love with cooking and the idea of making it her career yet had no idea how to cook!! Unperturbed...2021-06-2954 min