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Better Business, Better LifeDebra Chantry-Taylor: The January Reality Check – Why Momentum Dies & How to Rebuild It FastIn this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor unpacks why January so often feels harder than it should for entrepreneurs and leadership teams, and why losing momentum early in the year is far more common than most people admit. Debra challenges the idea that momentum is about speed, explaining instead that it is built through direction and consistency. She explores the five key reasons January momentum collapses, including unrealistic expectations, goals built on optimism rather than truth, avoiding last year’s unresolved issues, mismatched team energy, and the habit of trying to do everything yourself. Drawing on r...
2026-01-1915 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeDebra Chantry-Taylor: The January Reality Check – Why Momentum Dies & How to Rebuild It FastIn this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor unpacks why January so often feels harder than it should for entrepreneurs and leadership teams, and why losing momentum early in the year is far more common than most people admit. Debra challenges the idea that momentum is about speed, explaining instead that it is built through direction and consistency. She explores the five key reasons January momentum collapses, including unrealistic expectations, goals built on optimism rather than truth, avoiding last year’s unresolved issues, mismatched team energy, and the habit of trying to do...
2026-01-1915 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeJustine Parsons: Finding Business Freedom Without Losing YourselfIn this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Justine Parsons, founder of Your VA and The Lever, to explore the pivotal shift from managing a business to truly leading one. Justine shares her 27-year journey of building a virtual assistant business from the ground up, growing a team of more than 50 people, and eventually realising that success should not mean constant reactivity, exhaustion, or being needed for every decision. Together, Debra and Justine unpack the moment many founders face where the business works, but the role they are playing no longer does. The conversation...
2026-01-1251 min
Better Business, Better LifeJustine Parsons: Finding Business Freedom Without Losing YourselfIn this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Justine Parsons, founder of Your VA and The Lever, to explore the pivotal shift from managing a business to truly leading one. Justine shares her 27-year journey of building a virtual assistant business from the ground up, growing a team of more than 50 people, and eventually realising that success should not mean constant reactivity, exhaustion, or being needed for every decision. Together, Debra and Justine unpack the moment many founders face where the business works, but the role they are playing no longer does. The conversation dives...
2026-01-1251 minBetter Business, Better LifeDebra Chantry-Taylor: Start the Year Off Right: No More Broken New Year’s ResolutionsIn this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor challenges the annual ritual of New Year’s resolutions and explains why most of them quietly collapse by February. Debra unpacks the three big illusions that keep entrepreneurs stuck. The belief in a magical fresh start, the short-lived energy of January, and the assumption that wanting change is the same as committing to it. She shares a loving truth many leaders need to hear. You are not lazy or undisciplined, you are overloaded and unsupported by structure. Rather than chasing motivation, Debra offers a simpler, more sustainable...
2026-01-0512 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeDebra Chantry-Taylor: Start the Year Off Right: No More Broken New Year’s ResolutionsIn this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor challenges the annual ritual of New Year’s resolutions and explains why most of them quietly collapse by February. Debra unpacks the three big illusions that keep entrepreneurs stuck. The belief in a magical fresh start, the short-lived energy of January, and the assumption that wanting change is the same as committing to it. She shares a loving truth many leaders need to hear. You are not lazy or undisciplined, you are overloaded and unsupported by structure. Rather than...
2026-01-0512 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeDebra Chantry-Taylor: Use Your Holidays to Set Yourself Up for SuccessIn this holiday episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor tackles a familiar but rarely confronted reality for entrepreneurs: most don’t truly rest over the Christmas break, they simply pause while staying mentally tethered to work. Debra unpacks the subtle behaviours that sabotage real downtime, from “just checking emails” to quietly solving work problems in your head and explains why these habits prevent genuine recovery. She shares why true rest isn’t indulgent or irresponsible, but essential for clear thinking, strong leadership, and sustainable businesses. Through her signature lens of fie...
2025-12-2912 minBetter Business, Better LifeDebra Chantry-Taylor: Use Your Holidays to Set Yourself Up for SuccessIn this holiday episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor tackles a familiar but rarely confronted reality for entrepreneurs: most don’t truly rest over the Christmas break, they simply pause while staying mentally tethered to work. Debra unpacks the subtle behaviours that sabotage real downtime, from “just checking emails” to quietly solving work problems in your head and explains why these habits prevent genuine recovery. She shares why true rest isn’t indulgent or irresponsible, but essential for clear thinking, strong leadership, and sustainable businesses. Through her signature lens of fierce clarity and loving truth, Debra outlines five practic...
2025-12-2912 min
Better Business, Better LifeKerry Boulton: Steps to Make Your Business More Exit ReadyIn this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Kerry Boulton, an experienced exit planner, business coach, and investor, for a candid conversation about what really happens when business owners don’t plan their exit. Drawing on decades of lived experience, Kerry shares her journey from running a major division in the 1980s to owning, exiting, and reinvesting in multiple businesses. She unpacks a confronting statistic from the Exit Planning Institute: 73% of business owners regret selling their business, largely because they failed to plan both the exit itself and what comes next. Together...
2025-12-2245 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeKerry Boulton: Steps to Make Your Business More Exit ReadyIn this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Kerry Boulton, an experienced exit planner, business coach, and investor, for a candid conversation about what really happens when business owners don’t plan their exit. Drawing on decades of lived experience, Kerry shares her journey from running a major division in the 1980s to owning, exiting, and reinvesting in multiple businesses. She unpacks a confronting statistic from the Exit Planning Institute: 73% of business owners regret selling their business, largely because they failed to plan both the exit itself and what...
2025-12-2245 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeDebra Chantry-Taylor: Why Half EOS is Worse Than No EOSIn this week’s Better Business, Better Life podcast, Debra Chantry-Taylor delves into the costly consequences of half-committing to EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), revealing how partial implementation leads to confusion, trust issues, and stunted growth. Through real-life examples and stories, Debra stresses the importance of committing fully to EOS, including consistently running Level 10 meetings, maintaining accurate scorecards, and setting realistic rocks (priorities). Debra also highlights the essential leadership practices required for success with EOS, such as clear direction, accountability, and the LMA (Lead, Manage, Accountability) tools, which provide structure and ensure the right people are in the right...
2025-12-1515 minBetter Business, Better LifeDebra Chantry-Taylor: Full Commitment to EOS Equals Real Business TransformationIn this week’s Better Business, Better Life podcast, Debra Chantry-Taylor delves into the costly consequences of half-committing to EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), revealing how partial implementation leads to confusion, trust issues, and stunted growth. Through real-life examples and stories, Debra stresses the importance of committing fully to EOS, including consistently running Level 10 meetings, maintaining accurate scorecards, and setting realistic rocks (priorities). Debra also highlights the essential leadership practices required for success with EOS, such as clear direction, accountability, and the LMA (Lead, Manage, Accountability) tools, which provide structure and ensure the right people are in the right seats. The episode provi...
2025-12-1515 min
Better Business, Better LifeOwen Garrity: Inside the Journey of Scaling Without InvestorsIn this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor sits down with Owen Garrity, founder and lead creative of FPW Media, to explore his remarkable journey from professional photographer to leading a 50-person full-service agency, all without external investment. Owen shares the pivotal lessons he’s learned along the way, from paying four months’ rent upfront just to secure his first space, to scaling through grit, creativity, and an unshakable belief in saying “yes” to opportunity. He opens up about the challenges of delegation, the balance between control and trust, and the importance of celebrating wins, even when growth fee...
2025-12-0843 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeOwen Garrity: Inside the Journey of Scaling Without Investors In this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor sits down with Owen Garrity, founder and lead creative of FPW Media, to explore his remarkable journey from professional photographer to leading a 50-person full-service agency, all without external investment. Owen shares the pivotal lessons he’s learned along the way, from paying four months’ rent upfront just to secure his first space, to scaling through grit, creativity, and an unshakable belief in saying “yes” to opportunity. He opens up about the challenges of delegation, the balance between control and trust, and the importance of ce...
2025-12-0843 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeScott Rusnak: Why EOS Life Is About More Than Business SuccessIn this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor welcomes back Scott Rusnak, EOS Implementer, author and cyclist, for an inspiring conversation on designing a life that truly aligns with your values. Drawing from his new book, Who is the Architect of Your Own Life, Scott shares practical exercises to help you achieve clarity, purpose and balance. He uses his signature analogy of juggling life’s “balls” such as business, family, health and faith to illustrate how to prioritise what matters most without dropping the ones that cannot bounce back.
2025-12-0143 min
Better Business, Better LifeScott Rusnak: Why EOS Life Is About More Than Business SuccessIn this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor welcomes back Scott Rusnak, EOS Implementer, author and cyclist, for an inspiring conversation on designing a life that truly aligns with your values. Drawing from his new book, Who is the Architect of Your Own Life, Scott shares practical exercises to help you achieve clarity, purpose and balance. He uses his signature analogy of juggling life’s “balls” such as business, family, health and faith to illustrate how to prioritise what matters most without dropping the ones that cannot bounce back. Together, Debra and Scott explore how EOS...
2025-12-0143 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeDebra Chantry-Taylor: Solve Issues Properly and Stop Talking About the Same Issues Every WeekIn this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor dives deep into the Issues Solving Track (IDS), a core component of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). She explains how spending 80-85% of your problem-solving time on identifying the right issue can lead to better solutions, faster results, and a more efficient team. She walks you through the three-step IDS process: Identify, Discuss, and Solve, emphasising the power of asking the right clarifying questions, like the Five Whys, to uncover root causes. She also introduces the concept of the Issue Champion, the person who drives th...
2025-11-2417 minBetter Business, Better LifeDebra Chantry-Taylor: How To Do IDS Properly and Stop Talking About the Same Issues Every WeekIn this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor dives deep into the Issues Solving Track (IDS), a core component of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). She explains how spending 80-85% of your problem-solving time on identifying the right issue can lead to better solutions, faster results, and a more efficient team. She walks you through the three-step IDS process: Identify, Discuss, and Solve, emphasising the power of asking the right clarifying questions, like the Five Whys, to uncover root causes. She also introduces the concept of the Issue Champion, the person who drives the issue-solving process forward, ens...
2025-11-2417 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeBeth Fahey: The EOS Rollout Book Every Implementer Has Been Waiting ForIn this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Beth Fahey, a former filmmaker turned bakery owner who grew her business from two to 32 employees before discovering the power of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Beth shares how tools like the Accountability Chart and Level 10 Meetings transformed her team’s communication, culture, and focus, and how she now helps other business leaders achieve the same results as a professional EOS Implementer. Together, she and Debra explore what it really takes to create strong leadership, foster accountability, and maintai...
2025-11-1754 min
Better Business, Better LifeBeth Fahey: The EOS Rollout Book Every Implementer Has Been Waiting ForIn this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Beth Fahey, a former filmmaker turned bakery owner who grew her business from two to 32 employees before discovering the power of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Beth shares how tools like the Accountability Chart and Level 10 Meetings transformed her team’s communication, culture, and focus, and how she now helps other business leaders achieve the same results as a professional EOS Implementer. Together, she and Debra explore what it really takes to create strong leadership, foster accountability, and maintain alignment as a company scales. ...
2025-11-1754 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeDebra Chantry-Taylor: Change the Person or Change the PersonIn this episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor tackles one of the hardest parts of leadership, dealing with underperforming employees. With honesty and compassion, she explains why avoiding tough conversations only damages trust, culture, and team morale. Debra introduces practical EOS tools like the People Analyser and the SBI (Situation, Behaviour, Impact) model to help leaders give clear, kind, and effective feedback. She explores how to balance courage with compassion, offering coaching and support where improvement is possible, and guiding respectful exits when it’s not. Packe...
2025-11-1014 minBetter Business, Better LifeDebra Chantry-Taylor: How to Do IDS Properly and Stop Talking About the Same Issues Every WeekIn this episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor tackles one of the hardest parts of leadership, dealing with underperforming employees. With honesty and compassion, she explains why avoiding tough conversations only damages trust, culture, and team morale. Debra introduces practical EOS tools like the People Analyzer and the SBI (Situation, Behaviour, Impact) model to help leaders give clear, kind, and effective feedback. She explores how to balance courage with compassion, offering coaching and support where improvement is possible, and guiding respectful exits when it’s not. Packed with real-world stories, including how one business boosted perfo...
2025-11-1014 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeKathy Rushing: Strengthen Your Marriage with CRAVE Before It DriftsIn this heartfelt episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor welcomes back relationship coach and former therapist Kathy Rushing to explore how entrepreneurs can strengthen their marriages while building successful businesses. Drawing on decades of experience, and her own 45-year marriage to a serial entrepreneur, Kathy shares her powerful CRAVE framework: Communication, Rituals and Rhythms, Appreciation and Affirmation, Vision, and Energy. Together, she and Debra unpack how small, intentional habits can keep relationships strong through the chaos of entrepreneurship. From recognising early warning signs of drifting apart to...
2025-10-2751 min
Better Business, Better LifeKathy Rushing: Strengthen Your Marriage with CRAVE Before It DriftsIn this heartfelt episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor welcomes back relationship coach and former therapist Kathy Rushing to explore how entrepreneurs can strengthen their marriages while building successful businesses. Drawing on decades of experience, and her own 45-year marriage to a serial entrepreneur, Kathy shares her powerful CRAVE framework: Communication, Rituals and Rhythms, Appreciation and Affirmation, Vision, and Energy. Together, she and Debra unpack how small, intentional habits can keep relationships strong through the chaos of entrepreneurship. From recognising early warning signs of drifting apart to using tools like the DISC profile and the We...
2025-10-2751 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeDebra Chantry-Taylor: How Much Time Do You Really Have To Do EOS Rocks?In this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor dives into one of the most common traps for business leaders, taking on too many priorities and finishing none. Drawing on her experience as a certified EOS Implementer, Debra breaks down the power of setting clear, focused quarterly priorities or “rocks.” She explains why most leaders only have about 65 hours per quarter to work on the business, and how spreading that time too thin leads to burnout and stalled progress. Through practical examples and relatable stories, Debra sh...
2025-10-1323 minBetter Business, Better LifeDebra Chantry-Taylor: How Much Time Do You Really Have To Do EOS Rocks?In this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor dives into one of the most common traps for business leaders, taking on too many priorities and finishing none. Drawing on her experience as a certified EOS Implementer, Debra breaks down the power of setting clear, focused quarterly priorities or “rocks.” She explains why most leaders only have about 65 hours per quarter to work on the business, and how spreading that time too thin leads to burnout and stalled progress. Through practical examples and relatable stories, Debra shows how to define true rocks (not boulders), write SM...
2025-10-1323 minBetter Business, Better LifeKathy Rushing: Keeping Your Marriage Alive While Building a BusinessIn this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by therapist and entrepreneurial spouse Kathy Rushing explore how couples can thrive in both business and love. Kathy opens up about her own journey with her husband, Mark, a serial entrepreneur, and the strain that long hours, financial pressure, and constant business demands can place on a relationship. Together, Debra and Kathy dive into practical ways to protect your marriage from becoming a casualty of entrepreneurship. Through Kathy’s powerful CRAVE framework, Communication, Rhythms, Appreciation, Vision, and Energy - listeners discover how small, consis...
2025-10-0648 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeKathy Rushing: Keeping Your Marriage Alive While Building a BusinessIn this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by therapist and entrepreneurial spouse Kathy Rushing, as they explore how couples can thrive in both business and love. Kathy opens up about her own journey with her husband, Mark, a serial entrepreneur, and the strain that long hours, financial pressure, and constant business demands can place on a relationship. Together, Debra and Kathy dive into practical ways to protect your marriage from becoming a casualty of entrepreneurship. Through Kathy’s powerful CRAVE framework, Commun...
2025-10-0648 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeDebra Chantry-Taylor: Smoking Hopium – Data Scorecards and Why Everyone Needs a NumberThis week on Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor tackles the trap of “smoking hopium”, when leaders rely on misleading metrics that give a false sense of security. From the all-green illusion of vanity measures to the always-red fantasy of unrealistic targets, Debra unpacks why both approaches damage trust, morale, and results. Through real-world stories and practical tools, she explains how to replace hopium with clarity: setting outcome-driven measurables, building scorecards that truly predict success, and fostering a culture where honest reds and greens are celebrated. Whether you’re a vis...
2025-08-1840 minBetter Business, Better LifeDebra Chantry-Taylor: Smoking Hopium – Data Scorecards and Why Everyone Needs a NumberThis week on Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor tackles the trap of “smoking hopium”, when leaders rely on misleading metrics that give a false sense of security. From the all-green illusion of vanity measures to the always-red fantasy of unrealistic targets, Debra unpacks why both approaches damage trust, morale, and results. Through real-world stories and practical tools, she explains how to replace hopium with clarity: setting outcome-driven measurables, building scorecards that truly predict success, and fostering a culture where honest reds and greens are celebrated. Whether you’re a visionary frustrated with slow progress or a leader s...
2025-08-1840 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeDebra Chantry-Taylor: Why Visionaries Blow Up Their Own Businesses & How EOS Stops it!In this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor dives into a challenge many visionaries face, having too many brilliant ideas and not enough follow-through. With energy and insight, she unpacks how constant pivots and unfinished projects can create chaos, overwhelm teams, and stall real progress. Debra shares how the right mix of focus, data, and discipline can turn that visionary energy into lasting results. She explores the power of committing to just 3–7 priorities per quarter, using an integrator to filter and execute ideas, and building a scorecard that predicts the h...
2025-08-1119 minBetter Business, Better LifeDebra Chantry-Taylor: Why Visionaries Blow Up Their Own Businesses & How EOS Stops it!In this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor dives into a challenge many visionaries face, having too many brilliant ideas and not enough follow-through. With energy and insight, she unpacks how constant pivots and unfinished projects can create chaos, overwhelm teams, and stall real progress. Debra shares how the right mix of focus, data, and discipline can turn that visionary energy into lasting results. She explores the power of committing to just 3–7 priorities per quarter, using an integrator to filter and execute ideas, and building a scorecard that predicts the health of your business, not j...
2025-08-1119 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeHermes & Apollo: A Dog’s Guide to Living a Better LifeIn a lighthearted twist, this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life sees host Debra Chantry-Taylor joined by two very special guests, her dogs, Hermes and Apollo. Together, they explore the simple but powerful wisdom we can learn from our furry friends. From Hermes’ worries about separation to Apollo’s critique of human judgement, the pups deliver big messages in adorable ways. Through their lens, Debra reflects on timeless truths: the power of living in the moment, showing unconditional love, and letting go of stress. The episode is filled w...
2025-08-0402 min
Better Business, Better LifeHermes & Apollo: A Dog’s Guide to Living a Better LifeIn a lighthearted twist, this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life sees host Debra Chantry-Taylor joined by two very special guests, her dogs, Hermes and Apollo. Together, they explore the simple but powerful wisdom we can learn from our furry friends. From Hermes’ worries about separation to Apollo’s critique of human judgement, the pups deliver big messages in adorable ways. Through their lens, Debra reflects on timeless truths: the power of living in the moment, showing unconditional love, and letting go of stress. The episode is filled with warmth, laughter, and gentle reminders to embrace gratitud...
2025-08-0402 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeAdam Harris: Your Guide to the 2025 EOS ConferenceThis week on Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Adam Harris to give you the inside scoop on the upcoming EOS Conference! With over 220,000 EOS users and 850+ implementers worldwide, this year’s event promises to be the biggest yet. Taking place on September 5th at Pullman on the Park in Melbourne, the conference will feature global EOS leaders, including Mark O’Donnell and Don Tinney, plus hands-on workshops and breakout streams tailored for every stage of EOS implementation. Debra also shares details on her session, “Are you self-implementing or self-inflicting EOS?”, w...
2025-07-2116 min
Better Business, Better LifeAdam Harris: Your Guide to the 2025 EOS ConferenceThis week on Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Adam Harris to give you the inside scoop on the upcoming EOS Conference! With over 220,000 EOS users and 850+ implementers worldwide, this year’s event promises to be the biggest yet. Taking place on September 5th at Pullman on the Park in Melbourne, the conference will feature global EOS leaders, including Mark O’Donnell and Don Tinney, plus hands-on workshops and breakout streams tailored for every stage of EOS implementation. Debra also shares details on her session, “Are you self-implementing or self-inflicting EOS?”, while Adam reveals what makes this...
2025-07-2116 minBetter Business, Better LifeDebra Chantry-Taylor: A Deep Dive into My Hard-Earned EOS LessonsIn this special episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor shares her recent guest appearance on Notes From the Executive with host Mina Amso. Together, they unpack the power of EOS® (Entrepreneurial Operating System) and how it helps business leaders simplify operations, gain clarity, and scale with confidence. Debra shares her own experiences - both wins and setbacks- while exploring what makes a truly effective meeting, why entrepreneurs often feel stuck, and how systems can create freedom rather than restrict it. You’ll hear real-world examples of the challenges business owners face and how the EOS framework brings stru...
2025-07-0749 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeDebra Chantry-Taylor: A Deep Dive into My Hard-Earned EOS LessonsIn this special episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor shares her recent guest appearance on Notes From the Executive with host Mina Amso. Together, they unpack the power of EOS® (Entrepreneurial Operating System) and how it helps business leaders simplify operations, gain clarity, and scale with confidence. Debra shares her own experiences - both wins and setbacks- while exploring what makes a truly effective meeting, why entrepreneurs often feel stuck, and how systems can create freedom rather than restrict it. You’ll hear real-world examples of the challenges business owners face and how...
2025-07-0700 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeLess But Obsess: Why EOS Rocks Beat OKRs | Debra Chantry-Taylor | Ep 224Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. In this episode, host Debra Chantry-Taylor breaks down why EOS Rocks are a better fit than OKRs for entrepreneurial and fast-growing businesses. She discusses how OKRs often lead to confusion, scattered focus, and poor follow-through while EOS Rocks bring clarity, accountability, and weekly progress. With practical tips on setting quarterly priorities, assigning clear ownership, and using tools like the Accountability Chart, Scorecard, and Level 10 Meetings, Debra shows how to build a simple, effective execution system that actually works. If you're feeling stretched too th...
2025-05-2608 minBetter Business, Better LifeLess But Obsess: Why EOS Rocks Beat OKRs | Debra Chantry-Taylor | Ep 224Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. In this episode, host Debra Chantry-Taylor breaks down why EOS Rocks are a better fit than OKRs for entrepreneurial and fast-growing businesses. She discusses how OKRs often lead to confusion, scattered focus, and poor follow-through while EOS Rocks bring clarity, accountability, and weekly progress. With practical tips on setting quarterly priorities, assigning clear ownership, and using tools like the Accountability Chart, Scorecard, and Level 10 Meetings, Debra shows how to build a simple, effective execution system that actually works. If you're feeling stretched too thin by endless objectives, this episode will show you ho...
2025-05-2608 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeThe Hidden Cost of Wearing Too Many Hats: The EOS Fix | Debra Chantry-Taylor | Ep 221Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. In this episode, host Debra Chantry-Taylor tackles a common challenge in family businesses and professional services firms: too many people wearing too many hats. She explains how too many hats, like founders micromanaging or family members in the wrong roles, can slow growth and drain energy. Debra also introduces powerful tools like the EOS Accountability Chart, GWC framework, and RACI model with an S to bring structure, clarity, and accountability back into the business.If your team is stretched thin or unsure who’s d...
2025-05-0510 minBetter Business, Better LifeThe Hidden Cost of Wearing Too Many Hats: The EOS Fix | Debra Chantry-Taylor | Ep 221Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. In this episode, host Debra Chantry-Taylor tackles a common challenge in family businesses and professional services firms: too many people wearing too many hats. She explains how too many hats, like founders micromanaging or family members in the wrong roles, can slow growth and drain energy. Debra also introduces powerful tools like the EOS Accountability Chart, GWC framework, and RACI model with an S to bring structure, clarity, and accountability back into the business.If your team is stretched thin or unsure who’s doing what, this episode will help you untangle the...
2025-05-0510 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeSmart Money Moves | Michelle Taylor | Ep 220In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by guest, Michelle Taylor, a Financial Advisor from Gambin Financial Group to talk about the critical role financial management plays in business success. Michelle shares her personal journey from surviving leukaemia to building a career helping entrepreneurs take control of their finances. Together, they unpack common financial mistakes, the power of having a personal board of directors, and strategies to avoid "shiny object syndrome." She also introduces her Women in Wealth community, designed to empower women to take control of their f...
2025-04-2837 min
Better Business, Better LifeSmart Money Moves | Michelle Taylor | Ep 220In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by guest, Michelle Taylor, a Financial Advisor from Gambin Financial Group to talk about the critical role financial management plays in business success. Michelle shares her personal journey from surviving leukaemia to building a career helping entrepreneurs take control of their finances. Together, they unpack common financial mistakes, the power of having a personal board of directors, and strategies to avoid "shiny object syndrome." She also introduces her Women in Wealth community, designed to empower women to take control of their financial futures. If you wa...
2025-04-2837 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeKeeping Family Businesses on Track with EOS | Debra Chantry-Taylor | Ep 219Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. In this episode, Host Debra Chantry-Taylor dives into how the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) can help fast-growing family businesses stay focused, aligned, and in control. Using the Harvard Three-Circle model and her own F1 "pit stop" analogy, Debra explains how EOS tools like the Accountability Chart, Scorecard, Rocks, and Level 10 Meetings bring clarity, focus, and alignment to even the most complex family dynamics. If your family business is scaling quickly, this episode will show you how to create structure, improve communication, and keep yo...
2025-04-2122 minBetter Business, Better LifeKeeping Family Businesses on Track with EOS | Debra Chantry-Taylor | Ep 219Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. In this episode, Host Debra Chantry-Taylor dives into how the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) can help fast-growing family businesses stay focused, aligned, and in control. Using the Harvard Three-Circle model and her own F1 "pit stop" analogy, Debra explains how EOS tools like the Accountability Chart, Scorecard, Rocks, and Level 10 Meetings bring clarity, focus, and alignment to even the most complex family dynamics. If your family business is scaling quickly, this episode will show you how to create structure, improve communication, and keep your business and relationships on track. Tune in to...
2025-04-2122 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeLeading Through Uncertainty | Kevin Eikenberry | Ep 215In another episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by leadership expert and author Kevin Eikenberry to explore what it truly means to lead with flexibility in an ever-changing world. Drawing from his latest book, Flexible Leadership, Kevin unpacks how great leaders adapt their style based on context, not habit—and why that’s more important now than ever. Together, Debra and Kevin dive into the realities of hybrid work, proximity bias, ego management, and how to balance urgency with long-term vision. Kevin introduces the idea of “flexors”—simple questions that help l...
2025-03-2447 min
Better Business, Better LifeLeading Through Uncertainty | Kevin Eikenberry | Ep 215In another episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by leadership expert and author Kevin Eikenberry to explore what it truly means to lead with flexibility in an ever-changing world. Drawing from his latest book, Flexible Leadership, Kevin unpacks how great leaders adapt their style based on context, not habit—and why that’s more important now than ever. Together, Debra and Kevin dive into the realities of hybrid work, proximity bias, ego management, and how to balance urgency with long-term vision. Kevin introduces the idea of “flexors”—simple questions that help leaders move beyond their defau...
2025-03-2447 min
Better Business, Better LifeThe Warrior's Path to a Balanced Life | Aidan Lee l | Ep 207In another episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor welcomes Aidan Lee, a martial artist and transformational coach, to explore how functional fitness and self-care can revolutionise the lives of business owners. Aidan shares his journey from being a top martial artist to battling injuries, depression, and anxiety, and how he rebuilt his life through mental resilience and physical health. Aidan dives into the importance of self-awareness, habit change, and leading by example, especially for parents and business leaders. He advocates for blending functional strength training with martial arts, prioritising practices like myofascial release, and maintaining daily l...
2025-01-2042 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeSetting 2025 Goals with EOS | Debra Chantry-Taylor | Ep 205Start 2025 on a high note with this inspiring New Year episode of Better Business, Better Life! Host Debra Chantry-Taylor offers actionable strategies to help entrepreneurs define and achieve meaningful goals, setting the stage for a successful year ahead.
Drawing from the principles of EOS, Debra introduces three transformative tools like the "Year in Review," clarity breaks, and personal scorecards to help you reflect on the past year, define clear priorities, and maintain accountability.
She also highlights the importance of balancing professional and personal objectives, taking time to acknowledge gratitude, a...
2025-01-0617 minBetter Business, Better LifeSetting 2025 Goals with EOS | Debra Chantry-Taylor | Ep 205Start 2025 on a high note with this inspiring New Year episode of Better Business, Better Life! Host Debra Chantry-Taylor offers actionable strategies to help entrepreneurs define and achieve meaningful goals, setting the stage for a successful year ahead. Drawing from the principles of EOS, Debra introduces three transformative tools like the "Year in Review," clarity breaks, and personal scorecards to help you reflect on the past year, define clear priorities, and maintain accountability. She also highlights the importance of balancing professional and personal objectives, taking time to acknowledge gratitude, and using focused metrics to measure progress. So, whether y...
2025-01-0617 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeFrom Scientist to Visionary & All Things EOS | Mark O'Donnell - EOS Visionary & Debra C-T | Ep 204In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Mark O'Donnell, EOS Worldwide Visionary, sits down with host Debra Chantry-Taylor, New Zealand’s passionate EOS Implementer, to explore her remarkable journey from a budding entrepreneur at 13 to a trusted advisor for established businesses.
Debra shares how her path led her from the pharmaceutical industry to launching and reinventing businesses, including navigating failures with her marketing firm and the challenges of running an event centre. Discover how Debra found EOS and used its tools to pivot her career, strengthen her businesses, and help others achieve success.
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2024-12-3028 min
Better Business, Better LifeFrom Scientist to Visionary & All Things EOS | Mark O'Donnell - EOS Visionary & Debra C-T | Ep 204In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Mark O'Donnell, EOS Worldwide Visionary, sits down with host Debra Chantry-Taylor, New Zealand’s passionate EOS Implementer, to explore her remarkable journey from a budding entrepreneur at 13 to a trusted advisor for established businesses. Debra shares how her path led her from the pharmaceutical industry to launching and reinventing businesses, including navigating failures with her marketing firm and the challenges of running an event centre. Discover how Debra found EOS and used its tools to pivot her career, strengthen her businesses, and help others achieve success. From overcoming the impact of...
2024-12-3028 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeFamily, Legacy & EOS in Business | Debra Chantry-Taylor | Ep 203In this Christmas Eve episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor reflects on the joys and challenges of family, both during the holidays and in family businesses. Drawing from her expertise as a Certified EOS Implementer and Family Business Advisor, Debra shares tools to help families separate emotional dynamics from practical decisions.
Debra also introduces the IDS issue-solving track, a tool for resolving family conflicts, and discusses how these strategies can foster harmony and clarity, whether around the dining table or the boardroom
Whether you're managing a family bus...
2024-12-2318 minBetter Business, Better LifeFamily, Legacy, and Business | Debra Chantry-Taylor | Ep 203In this Christmas Eve episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor reflects on the joys and challenges of family, both during the holidays and in family businesses. Drawing from her expertise as a Certified EOS Implementer and Family Business Advisor, Debra shares tools to help families separate emotional dynamics from practical decisions. Debra also introduces the IDS issue-solving track, a tool for resolving family conflicts, and discusses how these strategies can foster harmony and clarity, whether around the dining table or the boardroom Whether you're managing a family business or simply gathering with loved ones this holiday sea...
2024-12-2318 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeBuilding Better Businesses and Lives with EOS | Debra Chantry-Taylor | Ep 200Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor in this milestone of Better Business, Better Life, as she celebrates 200 podcast episodes and 200 EOS client sessions.
Reflecting on her journey, Debra dives into the transformative power of EOS tools, sharing insights from her 200th session with creative agency, Attention Seeker. She highlights the importance of clarity, consistency, and tough conversations in building thriving teams and businesses.
Debra also looks back on unforgettable podcast moments, including lessons from entrepreneurial legends, tips from EOS experts, and inspiring family business stories. She candidly shares how the podcast h...
2024-12-0523 minBetter Business, Better LifeBuilding Better Businesses and Lives | Debra Chantry-Taylor | Ep 200Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor in this milestone of Better Business, Better Life, as she celebrates 200 podcast episodes and 200 EOS client sessions. Reflecting on her journey, Debra dives into the transformative power of EOS tools, sharing insights from her 200th session with creative agency, Attention Seeker. She highlights the importance of clarity, consistency, and tough conversations in building thriving teams and businesses. Debra also looks back on unforgettable podcast moments, including lessons from entrepreneurial legends, tips from EOS experts, and inspiring family business stories. She candidly shares how the podcast has been as much a personal growth journey as i...
2024-12-0523 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeFrom Loss to Legacy with EOS | Debra Chantry-Taylor | Ep 196In this heartfelt episode of Better Business, Better Life, Host Debra Chantry-Taylor opens up about the profound impact of losing her family members over a five-year span and how these losses transformed her perspective on life and business.
From her early start as an entrepreneur to becoming a Certified EOS Implementer, Debra shares how she has shifted her focus toward creating a balanced life—building businesses that allow time for personal fulfillment and quality moments with loved ones.
Debra also reveals her future plans, including extended travel with her partner and new ventures aimed at maki...
2024-11-0419 minBetter Business, Better LifeFrom Loss to Legacy | Debra Chantry-Taylor | Ep 196In this heartfelt episode of Better Business, Better Life, Host Debra Chantry-Taylor opens up about the profound impact of losing her family members over a five-year span and how these losses transformed her perspective on life and business. From her early start as an entrepreneur to becoming a Certified EOS Implementer, Debra shares how she has shifted her focus toward creating a balanced life—building businesses that allow time for personal fulfillment and quality moments with loved ones. Debra also reveals her future plans, including extended travel with her partner and new ventures aimed at making a positive impact. Tune in to...
2024-11-0419 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeDebra’s 54th Birthday Special - Living the EOS Life | Debra Chantry-Taylor | Ep 185Welcome to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor as she celebrates her 54th birthday by sharing valuable life lessons and insights from her entrepreneurial journey.
In this special episode, Debra reflects on her career path, the challenges she has overcome, and the wisdom she's gained along the way. She offers her top five tips for living the EOS life, along with four personal tips for a fulfilling and balanced life.
Tune in to hear Debra’s candid reflections on life, business, and the importance of living with purpose and passion.
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2024-08-1942 min
Better Business, Better LifeDebra’s 54th Birthday Special - Living the EOS Life I Debra Chantry-Taylor I Ep 185Welcome to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor as she celebrates her 54th birthday by sharing valuable life lessons and insights from her entrepreneurial journey. In this special episode, Debra reflects on her career path, the challenges she has overcome, and the wisdom she's gained along the way. She offers her top five tips for living the EOS life, along with four personal tips for a fulfilling and balanced life. Tune in to hear Debra’s candid reflections on life, business, and the importance of living with purpose and passion. HOST'S DETAILS: ___________________________________________ ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Ce...
2024-08-1942 min
Better Business, Better LifeDebra’s Latest Updates I Debra Chantry-Taylor I Ep 181Welcome to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor as she provides an insightful update on what's been happening and what's coming up. As a Certified EOS Implementer and family business advisor, Debra shares her recent experiences with annual planning sessions and the impressive success metrics achieved by her clients. In this episode, Debra provides insights on the importance of team health, trust, and accountability in creating a thriving business environment. Tune in to learn more about the upcoming episodes of Better Business, Better Life and Debra’s future plans. HOST'S DETAILS: ___________________________________________ ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Ce...
2024-07-2213 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeDebra’s Latest Updates | Debra Chantry-Taylor | Ep 181Welcome to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor as she provides an insightful update on what's been happening and what's coming up.
As a Certified EOS Implementer and family business advisor, Debra shares her recent experiences with annual planning sessions and the impressive success metrics achieved by her clients. In this episode, Debra provides insights on the importance of team health, trust, and accountability in creating a thriving business environment.
Tune in to learn more about the upcoming episodes of Better Business, Better Life...
2024-07-2213 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeUnlocking EOS Brilliance for Self-Implementers | Adam Harris & Debra Chantry-Taylor | Ep 177Welcome to Better Business Better Life podcast. In this episode, join host Debra Chantry-Taylor for an enlightening episode with Adam Harris, a professional EOS implementer and founder of Frank and Fearless With his extensive experience in leadership and strategic business growth, Adam shares his journey and insights into the transformative power of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).
Back again in revolutionising business operations with EOS, Debra and Adam share their expertise, turning business challenges into opportunities for exceptional growth and success as they discuss the simplicity and effectiveness of EOS in creating clarity, driving...
2024-06-1050 min
Better Business, Better LifeUnlocking EOS Brilliance for Self-Implementers I Adam Harris & Debra Chantry-Taylor I Ep 177Welcome to Better Business Better Life podcast. In this episode, join host Debra Chantry-Taylor for an enlightening episode with Adam Harris, a professional EOS implementer and founder of Frank and Fearless With his extensive experience in leadership and strategic business growth, Adam shares his journey and insights into the transformative power of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Back again in revolutionising business operations with EOS, Debra and Adam share their expertise, turning business challenges into opportunities for exceptional growth and success as they discuss the simplicity and effectiveness of EOS in creating clarity, driving growth, and fostering a culture...
2024-06-1050 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeNavigating EOS for Business Success | Adam Harris & Debra Chantry-Taylor | Ep 175Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor on the Better Business Better Life podcast for an insightful conversation with Adam Harris, founder of Frank and Fearless and a professional EOS implementer. Adam, who also serves as the managing director of a New Plymouth-based IT firm, combines his extensive leadership experience to help businesses thrive.
In this episode, Adam and Debra discuss the benefits of self-implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). They cover how EOS can simplify operations, maintain consistency, and improve team alignment. Adam shares practical advice on how to start, what to avoid, and how to o...
2024-05-2737 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeBusiness Insights: Finance, Staffing, & Growth Strategies | Leanne and Graeme Carling | Ep 163Welcome to the Better Business Better Life podcast, where host Debra Chantry-Taylor engages in dynamic conversations with industry leaders to uncover strategies for business success. In this episode, Debra is joined by renowned entrepreneurs Leanne Carling and Graeme Carling, known for their bold deal-making and strategic business growth.
Throughout this episode, Debra, Leanne, and Graeme discuss entrepreneurship, financial education, property investing, and essential business management strategies. They delve into topics such as hiring the right staff, navigating business partnerships, and managing distractions in a competitive landscape.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader...
2024-02-2643 min
Better Business, Better LifeBusiness Insights: Finance, Staffing, & Growth Strategies | Leanne and Graeme Carling | Ep 163Welcome to the Better Business Better Life podcast, where host Debra Chantry-Taylor engages in dynamic conversations with industry leaders to uncover strategies for business success. In this episode, Debra is joined by renowned entrepreneurs Leanne Carling and Graeme Carling, known for their bold deal-making and strategic business growth. Throughout this episode, Debra, Leanne, and Graeme discuss entrepreneurship, financial education, property investing, and essential business management strategies. They delve into topics such as hiring the right staff, navigating business partnerships, and managing distractions in a competitive landscape. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader, this episode offers...
2024-02-2643 min
Better Business, Better LifeThriving in Business: Cat Peters Unveils Recruitment Success | Cat Peters | Ep 151Welcome to "Better Business, Better Life," where Debra Chantry-Taylor engages in a captivating conversation with Cat Peters, the founder of HireStaff, a dynamic recruitment agency. In this episode, they delve into the complexities of entrepreneurship, leadership, and the delicate art of achieving work-life balance. Discover valuable insights on juggling business responsibilities and personal well-being, the effectiveness of structured routines for heightened productivity, and the strategic operational focus that has propelled High Staff to industry success. Explore more about High Staff's innovative recruitment solutions by visiting their website. Connect with their dedicated teams to elevate your recruitment experience. About Your Host...
2023-12-0435 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeThriving in Business: Cat Peters Unveils Recruitment Success | Cat Peters | Ep 151Welcome to "Better Business, Better Life," where Debra Chantry-Taylor engages in a captivating conversation with Cat Peters, the founder of HireStaff, a dynamic recruitment agency. In this episode, they delve into the complexities of entrepreneurship, leadership, and the delicate art of achieving work-life balance.
Discover valuable insights on juggling business responsibilities and personal well-being, the effectiveness of structured routines for heightened productivity, and the strategic operational focus that has propelled High Staff to industry success.
Explore more about High Staff's innovative recruitment solutions by visiting their website. Connect with their dedicated teams to elevate your recruitment experience.
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2023-12-0435 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeDai's Change Strategies: A Life-Changing Podcast | Dai Manuel | Ep 140Tune in to "Better Business, Better Life," the podcast where host Debra Chantry-Taylor sits down with renowned guest Dai Manuel to explore the transformative power of change and its impact on both your professional and personal life. In this episode, Dai shares his insights and expertise, drawing from his inspiring journey of embracing change and emerging stronger.
Discover the importance of grit in entrepreneurship and how resilience plays a pivotal role in navigating the challenging terrain of startups. Dai's firsthand experience in the world of business sheds light on the hard work and determination it takes to succeed.
As the...
2023-09-1751 min
Better Business, Better LifeDai's Change Strategies: A Life-Changing Podcast | Dai Manuel | Ep 140Tune in to "Better Business, Better Life," the podcast where host Debra Chantry-Taylor sits down with renowned guest Dai Manuel to explore the transformative power of change and its impact on both your professional and personal life. In this episode, Dai shares his insights and expertise, drawing from his inspiring journey of embracing change and emerging stronger. Discover the importance of grit in entrepreneurship and how resilience plays a pivotal role in navigating the challenging terrain of startups. Dai's firsthand experience in the world of business sheds light on the hard work and determination it takes to succeed. As the...
2023-09-1751 min
Better Business, Better LifeChampioning Your Goals: Dean's Vision | Dean Anderson | Ep 132Welcome to Better Business Better Life, the podcast where we explore the stories and insights of visionaries who are reshaping the business landscape to empower individuals like you for a better financial future. Join your host, Debra Chantry-Taylor, as she engages in candid conversations with industry leaders who are championing the cause of customer-centricity and innovation. In this episode, Debra sits down with Dean Anderson (He/Him), the Founder & CEO at KernelIain, to uncover his journey and mission to revolutionize the financial services industry. Dean's passion for nurturing growth, just like watching seeds sprout and flourish, led him on a...
2023-07-2444 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeChampioning Your Goals: Dean's Vision | Dean Anderson | Ep 132Welcome to Better Business Better Life, the podcast where we explore the stories and insights of visionaries who are reshaping the business landscape to empower individuals like you for a better financial future. Join your host, Debra Chantry-Taylor, as she engages in candid conversations with industry leaders who are championing the cause of customer-centricity and innovation.
In this episode, Debra sits down with Dean Anderson (He/Him), the Founder & CEO at KernelIain, to uncover his journey and mission to revolutionize the financial services industry. Dean's passion for nurturing growth, just like watching seeds sprout and flourish, led him on a...
2023-07-2444 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeNavigating the Fast Lane: Lani's Business Roadmap | Lani Fogelberg | Ep 126Welcome to Better Business Better Life, the podcast where Debra Chantry-Taylor interviews Lani Fogelberg, a leading business consultant, keynote speaker, and expert in unlocking the true potential of ambitious businesses. If you're a high-integrity business owner looking for practical, no-nonsense advice on achieving greater profitability, growth, and operational efficiency, then this podcast is for you.
Lani Fogelberg has a decade-long career in complex problem-solving, finance, strategy, and growth initiatives. As the country manager for one of Australia's largest financial services groups, he established and scaled two businesses in New Zealand. His expertise extends beyond the typical business coach role, as...
2023-06-2638 min
Better Business, Better LifeNavigating the Fast Lane: Lani's Business Roadmap | Lani Fogelberg | Ep 126Welcome to Better Business Better Life, the podcast where Debra Chantry-Taylor interviews Lani Fogelberg, a leading business consultant, keynote speaker, and expert in unlocking the true potential of ambitious businesses. If you're a high-integrity business owner looking for practical, no-nonsense advice on achieving greater profitability, growth, and operational efficiency, then this podcast is for you. Lani Fogelberg has a decade-long career in complex problem-solving, finance, strategy, and growth initiatives. As the country manager for one of Australia's largest financial services groups, he established and scaled two businesses in New Zealand. His expertise extends beyond the typical business coach role, as...
2023-06-2638 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeBreaking Barriers: Building Better Family Businesses | Sara B. Stern | Ep 121Welcome to "Better Business Better Life," the podcast where Debra Chantry-Taylor interviews Sara B. Stern, a Certified EOS Implementer at EOS Worldwide and a true Family Business Fanatic. If you're looking for valuable insights on building lasting legacies for your family business, this is the podcast for you.
Sara brings a wealth of experience to the table. With certifications as an EOS implementer since 2015 and a coach since 2001, as well as a master's degree in organizational leadership, she is well-equipped to guide family business owners on their journey. Having grown up in a business family and worked in family businesses...
2023-06-0745 min
Better Business, Better LifeBreaking Barriers: Building Better Family Businesses | Sara B. Stern | Ep 121Welcome to "Better Business Better Life," the podcast where Debra Chantry-Taylor interviews Sara B. Stern, a Certified EOS Implementer at EOS Worldwide and a true Family Business Fanatic. If you're looking for valuable insights on building lasting legacies for your family business, this is the podcast for you. Sara brings a wealth of experience to the table. With certifications as an EOS implementer since 2015 and a coach since 2001, as well as a master's degree in organizational leadership, she is well-equipped to guide family business owners on their journey. Having grown up in a business family and worked in family businesses...
2023-06-0745 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeBoost Sales with Email: Insights from Scott Bywater | Scott Bywater | Ep 119Welcome to Better Business Better Life, the podcast where Debra Chantry-Taylor dives deep into the world of business and entrepreneurship. In this episode, she sits down with Scott Bywater, a renowned copywriter who has mastered the art of email marketing.
Scott's journey into copywriting started in 2003 when he hit rock bottom and took a leap of faith by placing a small classified ad in the Sydney Morning Herald. Little did he know that this would be the catalyst for his incredible career. Since then, Scott has become the unseen wordsmith behind numerous widely published and highly profitable email marketing campaigns.
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2023-05-3140 min
Better Business, Better LifeBoost Sales with Email: Insights from Scott Bywater | Scott Bywater | Ep 119Welcome to Better Business Better Life, the podcast where Debra Chantry-Taylor dives deep into the world of business and entrepreneurship. In this episode, she sits down with Scott Bywater, a renowned copywriter who has mastered the art of email marketing. Scott's journey into copywriting started in 2003 when he hit rock bottom and took a leap of faith by placing a small classified ad in the Sydney Morning Herald. Little did he know that this would be the catalyst for his incredible career. Since then, Scott has become the unseen wordsmith behind numerous widely published and highly profitable email marketing campaigns...
2023-05-3140 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeThe Power of Hope: How Debra Overcame Fear, Transformed Life Forever | Debra Chantry-Taylor | Ep 117Welcome to Better Business Better Life, the podcast where Ryan J Melton interviews industry expert Debra Chantry-Taylor. Join us as we explore the secrets to creating a thriving business while achieving a fulfilling life. With Debra's extensive experience as a seasoned business owner, professional EOS implementer®, Accredited Family Business Advisor, and Qualified Leadership Coach, we delve into practical strategies for entrepreneurs and leaders to excel in their performance and live their vision and values.
Debra's wealth of knowledge and real-life experience empowers business owners and their leadership teams to make a significant impact in their field, team, and communities, all w...
2023-05-241h 01
Better Business, Better LifeThe Power of Hope: How Debra Overcame Fear, Transformed Life Forever | Debra Chantry-Taylor | Ep 117Welcome to Better Business Better Life, the podcast where Ryan J Melton interviews industry expert Debra Chantry-Taylor. Join us as we explore the secrets to creating a thriving business while achieving a fulfilling life. With Debra's extensive experience as a seasoned business owner, professional EOS implementer®, Accredited Family Business Advisor, and Qualified Leadership Coach, we delve into practical strategies for entrepreneurs and leaders to excel in their performance and live their vision and values. Debra's wealth of knowledge and real-life experience empowers business owners and their leadership teams to make a significant impact in their field, team, and communities, all w...
2023-05-241h 01
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeBusiness Growth Unleashed: Iain MacGibbon's Insights | Iain MacGibbon | Ep 116Welcome to "Better Business Better Life," the podcast where Debra Chantry-Taylor dives deep into the world of business, leadership, and success. In this episode, Debra interviews Iain MacGibbon, the Managing Director of Farrow Jamieson, a renowned executive search and recruitment firm.
Join Debra and Iain as they explore the secrets to building successful businesses and achieving a fulfilling professional life. Iain leads a team of talented and experienced consultants at Farrow Jamieson, specializing in executive search, recruitment, contracting, and advisory services. Together, they create wealth for their clients by sourcing highly talented individuals globally and locally, while providing valuable advice...
2023-05-2249 min
Better Business, Better LifeBusiness Growth Unleashed: Iain MacGibbon's Insights | Iain MacGibbon | Ep 116Welcome to "Better Business Better Life," the podcast where Debra Chantry-Taylor dives deep into the world of business, leadership, and success. In this episode, Debra interviews Iain MacGibbon, the Managing Director of Farrow Jamieson, a renowned executive search and recruitment firm. Join Debra and Iain as they explore the secrets to building successful businesses and achieving a fulfilling professional life. Iain leads a team of talented and experienced consultants at Farrow Jamieson, specializing in executive search, recruitment, contracting, and advisory services. Together, they create wealth for their clients by sourcing highly talented individuals globally and locally, while providing valuable advice...
2023-05-2249 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeThe Art of Branding: Marcjon Nimmo's Expertise Revealed | Marcjon Nimmo | Ep 115Welcome to "Better Business Better Life," the podcast where Debra Chantry-Taylor interviews Marcjon Nimmo, the founder of nim creative—a cutting-edge branding and design agency. Join us as we delve into the world of branding and discover how Marcjon and his team create big, bold, and beautiful brands that effectively communicate in the digital realm.
With over a decade of experience in various roles, Marcjon has witnessed the evolution of the industry firsthand. From his early days as a confident yet humble junior designer to his current role as a creative director, he understands that there's always more to learn. Hi...
2023-05-1746 min
Better Business, Better LifeThe Art of Branding: Marcjon Nimmo's Expertise Revealed | Marcjon Nimmo | Ep 115Welcome to "Better Business Better Life," the podcast where Debra Chantry-Taylor interviews Marcjon Nimmo, the founder of nim creative—a cutting-edge branding and design agency. Join us as we delve into the world of branding and discover how Marcjon and his team create big, bold, and beautiful brands that effectively communicate in the digital realm. With over a decade of experience in various roles, Marcjon has witnessed the evolution of the industry firsthand. From his early days as a confident yet humble junior designer to his current role as a creative director, he understands that there's always more to learn. Hi...
2023-05-1746 min
Better Business, Better LifeWinning Strategies: Michael Richman's Path to Success | Michael Richman | Ep 114Welcome to "Better Business Better Life," the podcast where Debra Chantry-Taylor, a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader, interviews Michael Richman. With a wealth of experience spanning diverse industries and roles, Michael brings a breadth and depth of expertise to the table. As a Professional EOS Implementer®, Michael focuses on working with small to medium-sized businesses, ranging from 10 to 250 employees. His expertise lies in helping leadership teams achieve their business's full potential through vision, traction, and cultivating a healthy work environment. With a track record of success, Michael previously owned and operated a highly profitable multi-million-dollar custom manufacturing company, which he s...
2023-05-1637 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeWinning Strategies: Michael Richman's Path to Success | Michael Richman | Ep 114Welcome to "Better Business Better Life," the podcast where Debra Chantry-Taylor, a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader, interviews Michael Richman. With a wealth of experience spanning diverse industries and roles, Michael brings a breadth and depth of expertise to the table.
As a Professional EOS Implementer®, Michael focuses on working with small to medium-sized businesses, ranging from 10 to 250 employees. His expertise lies in helping leadership teams achieve their business's full potential through vision, traction, and cultivating a healthy work environment.
With a track record of success, Michael previously owned and operated a highly profitable multi-million-dollar custom manufacturing company, which he s...
2023-05-1637 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeEscaping Business Burnout - Debra Chantry-Taylor talks with Westpac about how to avoid burnout | Ep 109Welcome to another powerful episode of Better Business Better Life, hosted by Debra Chantry-Taylor. In this episode, Debra tackles the critical subject of Escaping Business Burnout, offering invaluable insights and practical solutions to help entrepreneurs and business owners navigate through the challenges of burnout and emerge stronger on the other side.
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2023-04-1712 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeEOS Part 2: Insider Tips & Tricks | Ep 105 | Jeni & Nick Clift & Debra Chantry-Taylor | EOS ImplementersWelcome back to the Better Business Better Life podcast. In part two of our two-part series on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), our expert guests provide insights on how to unlock the mysteries of EOS and implement it effectively in your business.
Our guests share their personal experiences and challenges with implementing EOS, and provide valuable tips and advice for overcoming common obstacles. We discuss the benefits of having a consistent methodology for running your business, and how to build a strong leadership team to achieve your goals. We also touch on the importance of accountability, communication...
2023-03-1354 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeEOS Part 1: Tools and Strategies for Business Growth | Ep 104 | Jeni & Nick Clift & Debra Chantry-Taylor | EOS ImplementersWelcome back to the Better Business Better Life podcast. In the first part of our two part series on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), we start by discussing some of the tools of EOS, such as the Level 10 meeting, the scorecard, and the People Analyzer, which can help business owners and their teams to stay on track and achieve their goals. Debra emphasises the importance of having a clear vision, building a strong leadership team, and creating a culture of open and honest communication.
We also hear about Nick and Jeni's personal journey with implementing EOS in...
2023-03-0828 min
Better Business, Better LifePODCAST HOST SHARES: Are you running world class meetings? with Debra Chantry-Taylor | Professional EOS Implementer - Episode 63 of Better BMeetings are boring right??? Well, they absolutely don't need to be. It’s possible to hold better leadership team meetings that actually save time and increase productivity. By leveraging certain key elements, you can put time back into your schedule, have a more productive week, and raise the quality of your company meetings from a 4 to a 10. In the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®), we call this kind of meeting a Level 10 MeetingTM.The Level 10 Meeting is where all the magic happens. Most of the traction a company gains is produced in the Level 10 Meeting. It’s incredi...
2022-08-2924 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifePODCAST HOST SHARES: Are you running world class meetings? with Debra Chantry-Taylor | Professional EOS Implementer - Episode 63 of Better Business, Better Life!Meetings are boring right??? Well, they absolutely don't need to be.
It’s possible to hold better leadership team meetings that actually save time and increase productivity. By leveraging certain key elements, you can put time back into your schedule, have a more productive week, and raise the quality of your company meetings from a 4 to a 10. In the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®), we call this kind of meeting a Level 10 MeetingTM.
The Level 10 Meeting is where all the magic happens. Most of the traction a company gains is produ...
2022-08-2924 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifePODCAST HOST SHARES: How do you manage & maximise your energy as an Entrepreneur? with Debra Chantry-Taylor | Professional EOS Implementer - Episode 62 of Better Business, Better Life!"We know that your time is a limited resource and it is sometimes hard to prioritize yourself.
We acknowledge that hustle culture is real and in some cases applauded.
We understand what it's like to feel that there is something 'more' out there but to be too busy to have the time to figure out what.
But here's the thing, if you don't take time to recharge your batteries and set boundaries, you will never have the freedom to achieve what you are looking for. The 10 Disciplines helps people get back to what th...
2022-08-2227 min
Better Business, Better LifePODCAST HOST SHARES: How do you manage & maximise your energy as an Entrepreneur? with Debra Chantry-Taylor | Professional EOS Implementer -"We know that your time is a limited resource and it is sometimes hard to prioritize yourself.We acknowledge that hustle culture is real and in some cases applauded.We understand what it's like to feel that there is something 'more' out there but to be too busy to have the time to figure out what.But here's the thing, if you don't take time to recharge your batteries and set boundaries, you will never have the freedom to achieve what you are looking for. The 10 Disciplines helps people get back to what they love so life ca...
2022-08-2227 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifePODCAST HOST SHARES: Are you living the EOS Life? with Debra Chantry-Taylor | Professional EOS Implementer - Episode 60 of Better Business, Better Life!What is the EOS Life? We think of it as the Ideal Entrepreneurial Life:
Doing what you love
With people you love
Making a huge difference
Being compensated appropriately
With time to pursue other passions
Gino Wickman wrote a whole book on it & in this episode, Debra shares her perspectives on how you can live this ideal entrepreneurial life.
Using both information from the book & real-life examples, Debra takes you through the five steps to help you to make the most of your life.
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2022-08-0836 min
Better Business, Better LifePODCAST HOST SHARES: Are you living the EOS Life? with Debra Chantry-Taylor | Professional EOS Implementer - Episode 60 of Better Business,What is the EOS Life? We think of it as the Ideal Entrepreneurial Life: Doing what you love With people you love Making a huge difference Being compensated appropriately With time to pursue other passionsGino Wickman wrote a whole book on it & in this episode, Debra shares her perspectives on how you can live this ideal entrepreneurial life.Using both information from the book & real-life examples, Debra takes you through the five steps to help you to make the most of your life.Download the...
2022-08-0836 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifePODCAST HOST SHARES: What the heck is EOS? with Debra Chantry-Taylor | Professional EOS Implementer - Episode 59 of Better Business, Better Life!In this episode, our podcast host, Debra Chantry-Taylor, gives an overview of EOS (The Entrepreneurial Operating System) & how it can deliver, on average, 40% to your bottom line, when you strengthen the 6 key components.
In this podcast episode, "What the heck is EOS?" is answered by not only sharing the EOS model & tools but also sharing real-life examples from Debra's own experiences of running mid-sized businesses & from the clients she has worked through the EOS Model & Proven Process with.
Debra will cover the 6 key components that make up the EOS Mod...
2022-08-0135 min
Better Business, Better LifePODCAST HOST SHARES: What the heck is EOS? with Debra Chantry-Taylor | Professional EOS Implementer - Episode 59 of Better Business, BetterIn this episode, our podcast host, Debra Chantry-Taylor, gives an overview of EOS (The Entrepreneurial Operating System) & how it can deliver, on average, 40% to your bottom line, when you strengthen the 6 key components.In this podcast episode, "What the heck is EOS?" is answered by not only sharing the EOS model & tools but also sharing real-life examples from Debra's only experiences of running mid-sized businesses & from the clients she has worked through the EOS Model & Proven Process with.Debra will cover the 6 key components that make up the EOS Model & the principles behind these.If you want t...
2022-08-0135 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifePODCAST HOST SHARES: What's coming up in the next 5 weeks? with Debra Chantry-Taylor | Professional EOS Implementer - Episode 58 of Better Business, Better Life!Debra Chantry-Taylor, the host of this podcast series, Better Business Better Life shares with you what’s coming up in the next 5 weeks. Listen to this episode to find out what’s happening.
Debra Chantry-Taylor
Professional EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner
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