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Business JuiceThe Leap from Graduate to 2x Entrepreneur with Tripp DouglasHave you ever looked at someone's journey and wondered how a single step led to a thriving career? Tripp Douglas joined us to recount his leap from university graduate to entrepreneur with Fusion Coffeehouse and Crema Design Studio. Our conversation with Tripp is a treasure trove of insights, from the shifts that shaped his path to the leadership change required to run two successful businesses. He doesn't just share his story; he gives us valuable insights into motivation and management, revealing the strategies that keep his team engaged and contributing to the team's business success. The heart...
2024-04-2431 min
Business JuiceUnlocking Productivity for EntrepreneursEver felt like you and your business could achieve more, but something's holding it back? Prepare to unlock that potential as I delve into the intricacies of business productivity. I will share some of my insights gained over 25 years in business and provide you with actionable steps to elevate your entrepreneurial journey. This episode is a candid exploration of productivity beyond mere numbers; it's about harmonizing your passion with your business acumen, setting achievable goals, and understanding that your level of energy is not a hinderance to productivity. We will look at how to manage expectations even from within your...
2024-03-2619 min
Business JuiceAligning Purpose with Profit: Women's uncompromising entrepreneurial JourneyEmbark on a journey that beings purpose and business together to help you craft that place of creativity which will bring you joy. As a woman and mother navigating the ebbs and flows of the startup world, I've experienced firsthand how a well-defined purpose guides not only our business endeavors but also our personal joy and fulfillment. This episode peels back the layers of our chief purpose, branch-purposes and their rightful place on the journey to a new business . Listen in for an intimate discourse on how recognizing and remaining true to your purpose can uplift you through the...
2024-03-1424 minBusiness JuiceCluttered chaos at home or beautiful 'Giving Spaces'?: Mollie's transformationsHave you ever found yourself staring at a mountain of clutter, feeling utterly overwhelmed? Imagine the relief of transforming that chaos into a tranquil, functional haven. That's exactly what Mollie, my dear friend and founder of potentially will be called "Giving Spaces," (she is still deciding on a name so if you have a suggestion, comment on our Instagram post with your idea! On today's episode, we walk through her thoughts on setting up a business which will help others go from cluttered spaces to crafting serene and practical living spaces. As a mother and super-engaged woman in her co...
2024-02-2827 minBusiness JuiceNavigating your Entrepreneurial Journey with 'Business Juice'Ever feel like you're on the brink of creating something special, something that's uniquely yours? Introducing 'Business Juice'! Whether you're a seasoned business buff or someone who's just sparked their startup dreams, our conversation promises to leave you brimming with actionable insights, FREE RESOURCES and the joy that comes from running your own business, just the way you like. As we peel back the layers of marketing essentials and public relations know-how, you'll discover how strategic planning can keep your aspirations on the right track. This episode is a short introduction of what is to come. And fo...
2024-02-2005 min
Business JuiceCommunication know-how and leadership success with Josh Hoffman, BechtelJosh Hoffman from Bechtel shares his thoughts on leadership and the need for purposeful communication. We discuss that leaders often fail to get the best out of people due to lack of communication skills, inability to express what they really want and unwillingness to listen first. Josh also talks about leadership in the wider sense and is own growth as a leader. Josh grew up with his two parents and older sister. Due to the nature of his dad's job in oil and gas, they lived in Washington State, USA, California, USA, Singapore and the UK. From an e...
2022-06-2836 min
Business JuiceThe Leadership Journey with Dianne Richardson, CEO BECBCThis episode is the first in our second series of podcasts. Our second series will be exploring leadership journeys and the question of 'what kind of leadership is needed?' at a time when life and work feels uncertain, when globalisation and local priorities seem at odds. Our first episode in this second series is a conversation with the CEO for Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster, Dianne Richardson. Quite quickly we discover that Dianne is all bout people - listen in and be inspired in your own leadership. Support the showBusiness Juice is...
2021-12-2237 min
Business JuiceChocolate Freedom - running a chocolate businessMeet Simon and Sarah Wood, owners of Freedom Chocolate an artisan, chocolate brand which appeals not to a niche of people, but young and old from all walks of life and makes it possible for those with allergens to enjoy rich, allergen free chocolate. Simon and Sarah have developed a treat which is Ideal for vegans who love good quality and ethically sourced ingredients! Pick up some great tips about how to run your own business, the ins and outs of setting up a chocolate business and how to take the next steps from start-up to early st...
2021-04-0728 min
Business JuiceLeading without the job title - interview with Sellafield's Matthew HenryLeading without the job title requires skill and the ability persuade and bring teams along who on a day-to-day basis might be reporting to others. So, how can we do that? Listen in to our chat with Matthew Henry, PhD ChPP MAPM MICWIntegration Project Manager for Sellafield Ltd.. Some great insights into what leadership actually is. We are addressing issues of power and leadership as well as questions such as: How do leaders develop their own leadership skills and how to they manage highly skilled experts to perform at their...
2021-02-2438 min
Business JuiceLeadership beyond 2021 - what do we really need?What kind of leadership do we need in 2021 and beyond?Does knowledge get in the way of leadership? Is wisdom more important that knowledge? Which countries' leadership style over the decades will serve our future?In this episode we explore where leadership is heading and what type of leadership will be needed 2021 on beyond. After (or still in) a pandemic, with Brexit in the UK and an increasing call for collaboration, what kind of leadership will succeed and where do we need to think differently? We are talking to Stephen Gibbs, Principal L...
2021-02-0829 min
BECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessCOVID-19 Podcast Series - Episode 4Jutta Devenish (Zeitgeist Communications), Kirsten Prosser (Financial Insights), Dick Monaghan (Delkia) and James Miller (PWHytek) join Shadow Board members, Rhianna Smith and Adam Pearson to discuss how their organisations have dealt with the challenges presented by COVID-19.
2021-01-2227 min
Business JuiceLeading with passion, integrity and others in mind, with CEO of WHIS, Gareth PreschGareth Presch is a leader with many hats. He is passionate about driving better health and wellbeing in our communities and doing so with integrity. He is also a special advisor for health and wellbeing for the UNSGII and the implementation of the world's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Mini bio:Gareth Presch, CEO, World Health Innovation Summit. Gareth Presch is a global healthcare thought leader and the Founder and CEO of the World Health Innovation Summit. He is the Expert Lead on SDG3 Good Health & Wellbeing and SDG4 Quality Education or...
2020-11-1230 min
Business JuiceLeadership & goals with author and motivational speaker, Jonathan HarrisKnown as @authorjon, motivational speaker and multiple author, Jonathan Harris and Jutta Devenish, MD for Zeitgeist Communication, talk about the importance of setting goals, how these impact leadership and how leaders can pass on their experience and encourage others through mentorship. Jonathan Harris is a multiple author, motivational speaker, owner of Jharris Publishing, LLC and the founder/director of TEDxWashington. To find out more about Jonathan you can go to his website at https://www.authorjon.comor find him on social media as @authorjon or on LinkedIn. To find out more about...
2020-10-2837 min
Business JuiceDigital Tools for Strategic PlanningThis week's episode is a solo-cast during which we explore three excellent digital tools to help leaders with their strategic planning process. From design sprints to structuring your ideas and core strategy elements to transforming steps into a project plan, leaders will find tried and tested tips to improve their planning. Support the showBusiness Juice is here to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. As part of this we offer FREE Resources you can use to get you going such as your very own Business Planner to get y...
2020-10-1318 min
Starting to KnowRisk management in a collaboration episode with Jutta DevenishJutta is the Managing Director for Zeitgeist Communication. She is a Strategy Consultant and passionate about helping leaders and their teams develop powerful and successful strategies to grow their business. She specializes in Public Relations and Marketing Strategies. Jutta's website: www.zeitgeistcomms.com My Website: https://www.ishusingh.com/
2020-09-2828 min
Business JuiceWhy and how to manage your ReputationBusiness owners rely on reputation. This episode looks at why and how we can manage our reputation without spin, but with integrity and focus. In times like these, businesses and leaders rely on reputations to help them move forward. This episode provides clarity and a set of tips you can use today to help grow a positive reputation. To find out more about how to manage your reputation or for an unconditional chat with one of our consultants, contact us at info@zeitgeistcomms.com, we'd love to hear from you. Support the showBu...
2020-09-1127 min
Business JuiceHow to take RisksAre you risk-averse or a risk-taker? This week we welcome Ishu Singh from the podcast 'Starting to Know - Business' onto the show in a collaboration podcast. We explore how risk impacts decision-making, what leaders need to look out for and how risk can drive your business. If you want to find out more about how we help you ascertain risk and help you plan for risk in your business, reach out at https://zeitgeistcomms.com/ or contact Jutta Devenish on LinkedIn. To connect with Ishu Singh go to https://www.ishusingh.com/ or on...
2020-08-1927 min
Business JuiceWhy excellence does not drive innovationExcellence, excellence, excellence - the mantra of so many leaders. Stop, if you want to succeed at driving innovation. This episode explores why a focus on excellence is likely to stagnate your business and stop you and your teams from driving innovation. With Jutta Devenish, Managing Director, Zeitgeist Communication. Support the showBusiness Juice is here to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. As part of this we offer FREE Resources you can use to get you going such as your very own Business Planner to get your started on the most important q...
2020-08-0709 min
Business JuiceFear, Focus and Flexibility to drive your businessIn this episode we explore how FEAR can either bring you to a halt or help you drive your business forward. We look at three Fs of leadership FEAR - FOCUS - FLEXIBILITY. In times of crisis, such as COVID-19 and recession like scenarios we can be plagued by fear for our business and our livelihoods. This episode cannot address all the scenarios leaders wil find themselves in, but we hope it will help stimulate new ways of thinking and help you create solutions for your own business. To go along with this episode, you can find a FREE l...
2020-07-1314 min
Business JuiceTools for Leadership ProductivityLet's be practical. Productivity does not come easy, you are not born with, nor can you run away from its demands. In this episode we look at 4 concrete habits and tools which you can use to help your own productivity. We also share a visual tool of one of these, which you can download here: www.zeitgeistcomms.com/productivity. We hope you enjoy this really practical episode. If you do, subscribe and give us a rating and help us reach out to more leaders and entrepreneurs. Support the showBusiness Juice is...
2020-06-1915 min
Business JuiceEnhancing Strategic Decisions through Artificial IntelligenceIn this episode, our podcast guest, Pauline Norstrom from Anekanta Consulting, explores how leaders can use Artificial Intelligence to inform their strategies through more granular data. We look at the use of AI for the improvement of supply chain forecasting and for the protection of human lives in a health pandemic. To download Anekanta's free resource, "Ethical framework for implementation of AI." go to our website at: https://zeitgeistcomms.com/artificial-intelligence/.You can find out more about Pauline and Anekanta Consulting here.If you are looking to develop a highly successful business strategy which...
2020-06-0227 min
Business JuiceLeader's toolkit: scenario planning with or without COVID-19In this episode of Zeitgeist Leadership Pulse we look at scenario planning, what it is, and how to conduct this within your team. Scenario planning is an essential part of a leader's toolkit. It is through scenario planning that strategies become rich in innovation and lateral thinking. Whether you are looking at how to move on and through COVID-19 or whether you are planning the way for your business whatever the season might be, Zeitgeist Communication's consultants offer clear, straightforward strategy advice and scenario planning sessions to help you and your leadership team make decisions wh...
2020-05-2713 min
Business JuiceStrong and compassionate Crisis CommunicationIn difficult times such as those caused by COVID-19, leaders are faced with having to lead, take difficult decisions and also show empathy for those around them. This episode looks at 5 key principles of crisis leadership and communication. Support the showBusiness Juice is here to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. As part of this we offer FREE Resources you can use to get you going such as your very own Business Planner to get your started on the most important questions before launching your business. https://pages.devenishmasters.com/freebusinessplanner
2020-05-1417 min
Business JuiceLeadership feet in two camps - the now and the tomorrow of COVID-19This episode provides leaders with three jump boards from which to move their businesses from the now into the future through the COVID-19 lock down. Support the showBusiness Juice is here to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. As part of this we offer FREE Resources you can use to get you going such as your very own Business Planner to get your started on the most important questions before launching your business. https://pages.devenishmasters.com/freebusinessplannerAs we begin on our own journey, launching DEVENISH &MASTERS. in the U...
2020-05-0511 min
Business JuicePart 2 - 5 Building Blocks to re-birth your Business Strategy in the light of Covid-19In this episode we discuss the last two of the 5 building blocks leaders must consider when re birthing their business strategy as a result of Covid-19. A free resource with focus questions accompanying this episode can be found at http://www.zeitgeistcomms.com/focus-questionsSupport the showBusiness Juice is here to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. As part of this we offer FREE Resources you can use to get you going such as your very own Business Planner to get your started on the most important questions before launching your business...
2020-04-2808 min
Business JuicePart 1 Covid19 - 5 Building Blocks to rebirth your business strategyIn this episode we discuss the first three of 5 building blocks leaders must consider when re birthing their business strategy as a result of Covid-19. A free resource with focus questions accompanying this episode can be found at http://www.zeitgeistcomms.com/focus-questionsSupport the showBusiness Juice is here to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. As part of this we offer FREE Resources you can use to get you going such as your very own Business Planner to get your started on the most important questions before launching...
2020-04-2114 min
Business JuiceWelcome to Zeitgeist Leadership PulseThis podcast is run by Zeitgeist Communication Ltd.. We are business strategy consultants and help businesses and leaders make strategic decisions to help them grow their businesses or charities. We work in the clean-energy sector, higher education, retail and charity sector. With more than 25 years' international experience we bring solid know-how to the table. Support the showBusiness Juice is here to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. As part of this we offer FREE Resources you can use to get you going such as your very own Business Planner to get your s...
2020-01-1501 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Member Podcasts | Kinetic Energy - Steve Whitehead & Bill Roberts (2019)Jutta Devenish and Adam Pearson went to visit BECBC members company, Kinetic Energy, and spoke to two of their team members - Steve Whitehead and Bill Roberts about their innovative new technology.
Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC) is a private sector led organisation, with over 300 members from SMEs to global companies with business interests in West Cumbria. BECBC member benefits include networking, promotion, knowledge sharing, specialist sector groups and relationship development with key stakeholders in the supply chain and Cumbrian economy. For more info visit: www.becbusinesscluster.co.uk
2020-01-0606 min