Shows
The Spirit of BusinessAnother Year of Doing StuffMany people are experiencing that their business feels a bit repetitive. There’s an itch to do something more but it’s hard to know what that might be. Some people even feel called to contribute more or at a larger scale than they have previously. How do you rise to that challenge?
2022-02-0833 min
The Spirit of BusinessThe Drama of MoneySometimes it feels like human beings love to create a drama and business owners are no exception. But what lies beyond the addiction to drama and what’s a better way to respond?
2022-01-3142 min
The Spirit of BusinessComfort Zone Or Expansion?More and more, in today’s world, people are questioning their sense of purpose, the way they work and the way they live and then decisions have to be made. Do you stay in your comfort zone or do you expand into unknown territory?
2022-01-2636 min
The Spirit of BusinessFrom Early Poverty to Later AbundanceAnother conversation about money, where Lina Chero describes how to she overcame her Catholic roots of shame and guilt about money and a belief that the harder you work and the more you suffer the quicker you go to Heaven.
2022-01-1731 min
The Spirit of BusinessAbandoning RetirementExploring the story of Gail Spence, who was the designer of iconic glasses worn by many celebrities during the nineties. Gail recently came out of retirement as her glasses are relaunched. A fascinating story of a woman who was always driven by her desire to create and innovate.
2022-01-0541 min
The Spirit of BusinessA Conversation About MoneySpecial guest, Dave Smith, describes his personal money journey. He changed direction from going deeper and deeper into debt to discovering a sense of agency and power in his relationship with money and life, which brought financial abundance with it. And he shares a remarkable insight right at the end about the true nature of gold.
2021-12-2846 min
The Spirit of BusinessDo You Ever Feel Very Small In your BusinessIf your business has a big purpose or a powerful mission, you may find yourself feeling very small at times. It can be daunting to face major world challenges, large numbers, unethical competitors or a significant and sizeable goal. So how can you manage your own feelings when facing your noble goal?
2021-12-2038 min
The Spirit of BusinessCelebrating Your AchievementsWhen business is busy it’s easy to forget to celebrate your achievements. It’s important to keep your eye on where you’re going, but it makes such a difference to stop from time to time and look back at what’s happened so far. There’s usually a lot more to celebrate than you might imagine.
2021-12-1340 min
The Spirit of BusinessProtecting Your EnergyYour energy is your most precious asset in your business and sometimes you may feel that it needs some love and attention. It’s important to give yourself permission to protect your energy and do whatever it takes to look after it well.
2021-12-0736 min
The Spirit of BusinessExhausted And Ready For A BreakHow do you recover your energy if you’re on the edge of exhaustion and burn out and struggling with the current level of uncertainty?
2021-11-2936 min
The Spirit of BusinessWhat Do You Want To Be Known For?Do you ever wonder what people will say about you when you’re no longer here on this planet? Or even how other people see you now? How much does it matter to you, what you’re known for? And if you could leave a lasting legacy, what would it be?
2021-11-2235 min
The Spirit of BusinessMeet A Business IntuitiveMany entrepreneurs are naturally intuitive but we all have times when we need some deeper insight into what’s going on. That’s where Candice Hozza comes in. She’s a professional business intuitive who helps you align your business with your purpose. You can find our more about her work here: https://www.candicehozza.com/
2021-11-1547 min
The Spirit of BusinessIs This a Formula for Flow?Many people consider that flow is the ultimate way to work. But it is not always easy to experience it on demand. What are the key ingredients for achieving a flow state in your work?
2021-11-0828 min
The Spirit of BusinessThe New Science of BusinessScience is changing rapidly and it’s going to affect how we do business more and more. This week we’re joined by Jude Currivan, Ph.D., who’s a cosmologist, planetary healer, and futurist. She was previously one of the most senior business women in the UK as CFO and on the Executive Boards of two major international companies. She shares her fascinating blend of current science with practical business experience. Find out more about Jude: https://www.wholeworld-view.org/
2021-11-0148 min
The Spirit of BusinessThe Plumber With A Leaky TapSome business owners are very expert at giving advice to other people but don’t necessarily take it for themselves. That’s a very uncomfortable way to run your life and business, so it’s worth figuring out how to get your act together and take care of your own affairs as well as you do it for your clients.
2021-10-2532 min
The Spirit of BusinessWhat’s Your Achilles Heel?Do you treat yourself as well as you treat the people around you? Do you sometimes let yourself down so you don’t need to experience conflict with someone else? Do you give away too much but fight for everyone else? Let’s detangle this behaviour.
2021-10-1839 min
The Spirit of BusinessWinning and losing in businessWe put so much emotion into competition, which is ultimately about winning and losing. But does it really help us run better businesses?
2021-10-1136 min
The Spirit of BusinessAligning Around PurposeWhen everyone in a team is aligned with the core purpose of a business, it should be much easier to make decisions and collaborate. But each individual has different values, so is it even possible for them all to be aligned?
2021-10-0435 min
The Spirit of BusinessSupport for Business OwnersRunning a business can be hard and we can’t do it alone, so the people we surround ourselves with make a real difference. It’s important to find the right kind of support for you, and it’s also important to make sure that your support systems work well for you.
2021-09-2737 min
The Spirit of BusinessHealth, Wellbeing and HappinessWords like health, wellbeing and happiness are easy to roll off the tongue and often get mixed up together. How can we distinguish between them and have more of them so we run better businesses and live better lives?
2021-09-2040 min
The Spirit of BusinessIntegral Accounting Part 2When you look at your business holistically it becomes necessary to account for much more than the financial flows. We’re exploring a simple, intuitive way of accounting for the whole business, that has the capacity to generate rich information on which you can base your business decisions.
2021-09-1346 min
The Spirit of BusinessIntegral Accounting Part 1Traditional financial accounting systems pick up a part of what goes on in a business, but they don’t help us to account for the true wealth of a business or the wider impact of its activities. Integral Accounting is a way to evaluate a business on a broader spectrum of criteria to gain a more accurate and informative picture of what it’s achieving.
2021-09-0639 min
The Spirit of BusinessBusiness as a Sacred ActivityWhat happens if we look at business in a radically different way and view it as a sacred activity? How does that change our relationship with our business, with ourselves as business owners and with all the activities that are a part of daily business life?
2021-08-3043 min
The Spirit of BusinessA Simple Bloke in BusinessWhen you start asking deeper questions about yourself and your life, it has an immediate effect on the way you do business and how you think about yourself. This week we ask the questions: Who are you? Where are you? Why are you here? What are you doing about it? What do you want? The exploration is surprising and enlightening.
2021-08-2349 min
The Spirit of BusinessLooking For A Deeper QuestionThe questions you ask about your business have a powerful effect on the decisions you make. Sometimes it’s easier not to ask the bigger questions, because it’s more comfortable to keep everything going as it is, even if it’s not producing the quality of life you’d love to experience. So what might happen if you looked for a much deeper question to ask?
2021-08-1648 min
The Spirit of BusinessInsight Into You and MoneyWhat are the elements of a great relationship with money? Money links with the way we work, our sense of purpose and our organisational ability, as well as the transactions that move money from one person to another. It’s very revealing to look deeply into your personal relationship with money.
2021-08-0936 min
The Spirit of BusinessWhen Enough Is EnoughSometimes you reach a point where your current story can’t go any further. You either give up or you have to change. So what happens when that’s not just a personal experience, but when people all over the world are longing for a new narrative that promises a better life in the future?
2021-08-0240 min
The Spirit of BusinessAn Intuitive Approach to BusinessOur guest, Tracy McNeal, CEO of Materna Medical (https://www.maternamedical.com) discusses how she successfully raised capital twice during the midst of the pandemic when others were saying it was impossible. She shares how she changed her perception of money, and how she manages her energy and uses her intuition as essential parts of doing business.
2021-07-2654 min
The Spirit of BusinessFiring the Devil’s AdvocateHow do you draw the line between protecting and overprotecting your business? How do you find the balance between risk and creativity? And how can we fire the Devil’s Advocate forever?
2021-07-1935 min
The Spirit of BusinessFrom inadequate to inspiringIt’s likely that almost everyone feels inadequate on the inside some of the time. And probably some of the people who don’t are very disconnected from themselves. The question is what to do with it. Do you pretend you’re much stronger than you feel? Do you show your vulnerability at every opportunity? Or are there ways of managing your inner and outer experience that work better for yourself and others?
2021-07-1336 min
The Spirit of BusinessManaging a VERY Busy LifeHow does our guest, Juliana Edgell, manage being a mother of 4 children, a wife, sister and daughter and co-owner of 3 businesses, as well as working in another business? And how does she stay sane, healthy and able to be present with her kids when they need her? AND able to perform in business?
2021-07-0535 min
The Spirit of BusinessGetting Angry About CovidIf you find yourself getting angry about what’s going on, whichever point of view you hold, it’s time to do something constructive about it. Otherwise your anger will make you feel more and more powerless and that’s not good for you or your business. So what can you do instead?
2021-06-2832 min
The Spirit of BusinessThe Power of Yin EnergyDaven Lee joins us for a discussion about the power of yin energy and how yin and yang, feminine and masculine, energies can work together effectively in business. Find out more about Daven’s work here: https://davenlee.com/
2021-06-2141 min
The Spirit of BusinessShould Leaders Park Their Emotions?Leaders are often encouraged to park, or suppress, their personal emotions so they can appear strong. The problem is that they may never have the time or energy to fully process those emotions which builds up a lot of stress. So what on earth are you supposed to do with your emotions instead?
2021-06-1441 min
The Spirit of BusinessIs Patience Really Useful?Many business owners groan when they hear the word patience. It’s so hard to be patient when there’s a lot to get done and pressure to grow as fast as possible. So where does patience come in? When is it useful and when is it unnecessary?
2021-06-0735 min
The Spirit of BusinessWho’s the Source in Your Business?In every business and project there’s one person who’s the source or original creator, according to Peter Koenig, who’s been researching this topic for many years. When you understand the role of the source, whether it’s you or someone else, it’s much easier to create harmonious relationships and avoid conflict and misunderstandings. Here’s an article that articulates the concept of source particularly well: http://bit.ly/roleofsource
2021-05-3132 min
The Spirit of BusinessComparing Yourself With OthersIt’s hard not to compare yourself with other business owners. Maybe they get better results than you. Maybe life seems easier for them. Maybe their business is growing faster than yours. But these kinds of comparisons get in the way of growing your business in your unique way, which will never be the same as anyone else. So how can you deal with the tendency to compare in a way that is more valuable for you and your business?
2021-05-2435 min
The Spirit of BusinessBusiness in a New ParadigmIn a world that’s demanding a more conscious and responsible approach to business, how do we bring our different disciplines and expertise to the same table? How do we combine the linear with a more holistic approach? Who’s responsible for the wider purpose and impact of the business? And how do we manage so many different responsibilities without going completely crazy?
2021-05-1738 min
The Spirit of BusinessMastering your inner worldIf you could look inside most business owners’ minds you’d find a lot of thoughts. You’d probably find plenty of stress, worry and anticipation of the future. There’d be analysis of what’s happened in the past, scenario planning and a series of what-ifs. Add into that thoughts about the family, the state of the world and other stuff and you have a mental cocktail that might just drive anyone crazy. So what can you do if you really want to be quiet in your mind?
2021-05-1031 min
The Spirit of BusinessStarters and finishersSome business owners are very good at starting things but struggle to complete them. Others are better at finishing projects but find it very challenging to get started. How can we work with our personal strengths and weaknesses and the strengths in our team so we can make a great business?
2021-05-0340 min
The Spirit of BusinessDoes business have to be busy?There’s a strange contradiction for many business people. We want to be busy because it means there’s lots happening but we don’t want to be busy because it’s hard work and can be stressful. At the same time, many of us define ourselves by how busy we are. Someone says “How are you?” “Busy” is a common answer. So the question is whether business has to be busy or could there be a better way of experiencing it?
2021-04-2638 min
The Spirit of Business5 A’s for growing your businessMany formulae for business success use words like prospect, lead, traffic and conversion which can be dehumanising. It’s easy to forget that a lead or a prospect is a complete human being with a life of their own. They’re not just a target for a marketing campaign or sales pipeline. In this episode we explore a different formula which helps you to connect with the people and activities that will grow your business
2021-04-1934 min
The Spirit of BusinessWhat if you can predict the future?Can we predict the future? That’s an eternal question for human beings. It’s also a far more interesting question than appears at first sight. So let’s explore what we can and can’t predict and how we can use the power of prediction in our business decisions.
2021-04-1236 min
The Spirit of BusinessHow can businesses meet the biggest challenges?Business is one of the most powerful agents of change on the planet, so it’s natural for business owners to be at the forefront in solving the biggest challenges of our time. At times this can feel very daunting, especially if you care a lot about the future but don’t always feel powerful enough to make a big enough difference. How can we have the courage to do what it takes and move the needle?
2021-04-1250 min
The Spirit of BusinessWhat if you can predict the future?Can we predict the future? That’s an eternal question for human beings. It’s also a far more interesting question than appears at first sight. So let’s explore what we can and can’t predict and how we can use the power of prediction in our business decisions.
2021-04-0650 min
The Spirit of BusinessThe Future of BusinessHow do we need to change as business owners and how do our businesses need to change to meet the requirements of the future? Since small businesses are so powerful in their ability to create solutions to collective problems it’s not a time for business as usual. Each of us has the opportunity to ask some bigger questions about the purpose of being in business and come up with some bigger answers. That’s what creates fulfilment.
2021-03-2938 min
The Spirit of BusinessA Personal Story About BusinessMatt turns the tables and interviews Sarah about her very personal story of starting and growing her business. They explore some of the issues around money and being a business owner that have most challenged Sarah and how she overcame them and found purpose and direction in her business life.
2021-03-2242 min
The Spirit of BusinessWhen you lose your creativityWhat happens when you can’t get in touch with your creativity any more? When you lose motivation and don’t have any ideas? It happens to all of us from time to time, and it’s actually a good thing if you understand what’s going on.
2021-03-1530 min
The Spirit of BusinessSpeaking about your purposeMany people find it very hard to talk about their purpose (and their business purpose). You might feel vulnerable and exposed speaking about something that seems so personal and goes deeper than many business conversations. But remarkable things happen when you have the courage to speak about your purpose with sincerity and integrity.
2021-03-0832 min
The Spirit of BusinessCrafting the perfect business and lifeSpecial guest, Doron Milner, talks about how he crafted the perfect business and life with the help of clinical depression. What he’s really talking about is how to build your life and business around your personal needs and requirements, whoever you are. It’s also a remarkable example of someone speaking openly about his own journey with depression and business in a way that inspires us all to be more open and honest with ourselves and each other.
2021-03-0145 min
The Spirit of BusinessAre you positive or negative?Do you tend to react more positively or more negatively to whatever is going on in your business and your life? Contrary to most people’s understanding, not all positivity is good and not all negativity is bad, so it’s really useful to be able to distinguish between functional, forced and fantasy forms of positivity and negativity, both in yourself and others.
2021-02-2234 min
The Spirit of BusinessDealing with confrontationSome people say they thrive on conflict and confrontation and others avoid it as much as they can. But how do you create a healthy relationship with it, so you can deal with when you need to and avoid it when it’s not necessary?
2021-02-1530 min
The Spirit of BusinessWhat is your real motivationWhat really motivates you to do business? It’s unlikely to be the obvious things that we tend to use as motivation, like money or status, even if they play a part. It’s worth diving a bit deeper to uncover the motivation that sits beneath the surface.
2021-02-0836 min
The Spirit of BusinessPeaceful in the PresentIf you’re used to thinking and being busy all the time, you may long for inner peace. The funny thing is that when you start to experience more peace, it’s not always quite how you expected. It can take some getting used to, so let’s get clear about that so you can appreciate it fully when you feel it
2021-02-0140 min
The Spirit of BusinessThe Importance of Doing NothingMost business owners are constantly busy and we’re encouraged to be super productive, super efficient and super focused all the time. The problem is that we also need to spend some time doing nothing, day-dreaming and being the exact opposite of all that. It’s one of the simplest ways to create more balance in your life.
2021-01-2527 min
The Spirit of BusinessThe Creativity of BusinessHow do you find the balance between creativity and discipline in your business? How do creative business owners make sure they plan in a way that works for them and ensures they get things done?
2021-01-1844 min
The Spirit of BusinessThe purpose of purposeWhy is purpose important in business? What difference does it actually make to be clear about your purpose and the reason why you’re in business?
2021-01-1139 min
The Spirit of BusinessYour relationship with moneyWe all have a relationship with money, even if we’ve never thought about it that way before. So what’s yours like? How well is it functioning? Is it thriving or struggling? Is it an enjoyable relationship? And is it satisfying
2021-01-0442 min
The Spirit of BusinessQuestions about goalsWhen it comes to the end of the year, do you love thinking about your goals for the next year? Or do you dread it? Different people respond differently to goal setting, so here is a chance to explore what might work better for you.
2020-12-2845 min
The Spirit of BusinessConditional or unconditional?Sometimes we look for unconditional support, for example, from a business partner. We expect them to have our back in all situations. But is this reasonable? What can we really expect of other people?
2020-12-2134 min
The Spirit of BusinessGrowth must be chosen again and againHow much courage and commitment does it take to keep moving forward in business, rather than retreating to a false sense of safety? And is it necessary, or even natural, to keep growing?
2020-12-1437 min
The Spirit of BusinessThe wealth is in the soil not the cropHow does business connect with regenerative farming? On a farm, if you have good soil, anything will grow if it suits the climate. What’s the equivalent to good soil in a business and where does the real wealth of a business lie?
2020-12-0743 min
The Spirit of BusinessWhats your definition of successSuccess is such a tricky word and we can use it to put enormous pressure on ourselves to create something we don’t even want in the end. So let’s get much more conscious about what success really is and how to create it.
2020-11-3039 min
The Spirit of BusinessHow fertile is your business?Business is an ecosystem, just like a farm, and it can be very productive if it’s well cared-for, or somewhat exhausted if it’s overworked. New systems of regenerative farming are far more fertile and productive than mainstream agriculture so what can we learn from them to apply in our small business ecosystem?
2020-11-2335 min
The Spirit of BusinessRise above judgementYou start with expectations. Inevitably they aren’t always fulfilled. Then the judgement sets in - of yourself and others. But it consumes your energy and holds back your results. So how can you rise above judgement and turn all that energy into something valuable?
2020-11-1628 min
The Spirit of BusinessThe courage to be in businessIt takes courage every single day to run your own business. There are so many ways you can get distracted, make bad decisions, fall asleep at the wheel or not take care of the right things. But if you develop your will power and exercise your courage as much as possible, your outcomes will be very much better.
2020-11-0934 min
The Spirit of BusinessHow can you make positive change stick?Sometimes it feels so hard to do the things that you know are good for you and will make life better? You can make New Year resolutions, apply will power, create plans and promises and then it all falls apart again. But no longer. There’s a way to crack the code and make those changes naturally and long-term.
2020-11-0231 min
The Spirit of BusinessAre you too quick to respond?Do you ever find yourself responding too quickly in conversations and then regretting what you said? In this episode we discuss a quote by Rumi which helps you to reflect before you speak in a way that’s likely to get much better outcomes.
2020-10-2635 min
The Spirit of BusinessHow accurate is your perception of yourself?It's easy to think you know yourself quite well, but every now and then you suddenly realise how inaccurate your perception of yourself really is. This can affect your relationships in business and the way you respond to situations so what can you do about it?
2020-10-1941 min
The Spirit of BusinessLetting go of the control freakSometimes it’s as if there’s a madman inside most business owners, desperately trying to control every aspect of their day and night. Of course, it’s a hopeless mission. That level of control will never be achieved, and if it was, it would be a nightmare of a life. But how do you actually let go of the crazy control freak who will try to take over everything if you give it a chance?
2020-10-1240 min
The Spirit of BusinessIs it time for a reset?It’s so tempting to keep working because there’s always so much to do in your own business. But we all need a reset from time to time. It acts like a circuit breaker and allows you to recharge your energy, free up your thinking and make some necessary changes.
2020-10-0529 min
The Spirit of BusinessHas your business become part of your identity?It’s easy to become so identified with your business that it feels like it’s a part of you. If the business is struggling you struggle too. If business is going well, you feel good. The tricky part about this is that your business is controlling your life and you lose personal freedom as a result. It becomes harder to work ON your business because you’re not just IN the business, you ARE the business. We explore ,impact, goals and purpose as a way of freeing yourself from being so identified with your business.
2020-09-2831 min
The Spirit of BusinessWhen your life is changing rapidlySometimes it’s time to change. It may be planned but frequently it happens unexpectedly and you can feel very out of control. How can you navigate the challenges of rapid change? What strategies will help you pass more smoothly through a period of change? How do you move towards what you want instead of trying to escape what you don’t want?
2020-09-2137 min
The Spirit of BusinessThe risk of being on a pedestalSometimes when people get successful they project an image that’s different from who they really are. This can be very disappointing for others who have an expectation of who the person is from their public persona. So how can you maintain your integrity and avoid being put on a pedestal as you grow your success?
2020-09-1429 min
The Spirit of BusinessCreating conscious agreementsHow do you make agreements in business that really work? Whatever the contract, an agreement that isn’t fair doesn’t feel good and can end up leading to trouble later on. So it’s very important to find a way to be conscious and responsible in the creating of contracts, so that all parties benefit in the long-term.
2020-09-0744 min
The Spirit of BusinessHow do you value your contribution?How do you know the real value of your personal contribution to your business? It’s easy to feel self-doubt and a lack of clarity around your real value, even if everyone else can see exactly who you are and what you bring to the organisation. It’s very helpful when you can see it too because it gives you confidence.
2020-08-3139 min
The Spirit of BusinessMoving beyond your comfort zoneDo you ever find yourself getting comfortable when you reach one of your goals? And then your results start to drop off because you’re not paying so much attention to that part of your business. This episode explores how we can shift out of the cycle of hard work and comfort zones into a way of growing and investing in the business more consistently.
2020-08-2442 min
The Spirit of BusinessThe Mosaic EconomyExplore a new way of valuing each other and building an economy that is based on principles that can help us create a world that works for all. This requires some deep thinking about how we do business and what’s most important at this time in our evolution.
2020-08-1741 min
The Spirit of BusinessCan you have friends in business?When you see business relationships and partnerships fall apart or end up in conflict you can begin to wonder whether it’s possible to have true friends in business. And at the same time, good business relies on great relationships. So how can we make that work?
2020-08-1146 min
The Spirit of BusinessCommunicating cutting edge ideas Introducing special guest, Terry McCosker, who’s been on the cutting edge for over 40 years in his agricultural consultancy with its powerful focus on regenerative farming. How can you talk about important new ideas and engage people who aren’t yet familiar with them? How can you be influential rather than fanatical? How can you share your most significant and forward-looking work so it spreads?
2020-08-041h 10
The Spirit of BusinessAttracting millennialsHow do you attract younger generations to become deeply engaged in and loyal to your business? What if you’re succession planning and you want to pass the business on to someone younger?
2020-07-2838 min
The Spirit of BusinessDo you love selling?Everyone who goes into business has to sell something, yet so many business owners appear to wish they could avoid selling altogether. It's so much easier to sell your products or services if you can do it genuinely, without any sense of being needy, and enjoy the process. It's also much better for your client.
2020-07-2143 min
The Spirit of BusinessGet perspective on your perception of realityHow clearly do you perceive reality? What’s the power of the stories you tell yourself, about yourself and about external events? Are you able to observe the way you communicate, inside your head and with others, and gain some perspective on your perceptions? It sounds like we’re messing with your mind, but most likely that’s what you’re doing to yourself. We’re going to help you get clearer about what’s going on inside your head.
2020-07-0738 min
The Spirit of BusinessThe link between money and purposeHow do you align your purpose with making money? How do you align making money with your purpose? These are two genuinely challenging questions and many business owners struggle to answer them. If you're willing to face the confusion that arises at first, greater clarity will emerge.
2020-06-3049 min
The Spirit of BusinessAwake at 3 in the morningWhat if being awake at 3 in the morning isn't such a bad thing after all? What if it's even something you can be grateful for from time to time?
2020-06-2336 min
The Spirit of BusinessWhat might business look like in the future?Many people are reflecting deeply on what their business and life might look like in the future. As we respond to the trends of climate change, the coronavirus and other global events, it's clear we're not going to continue as before. It's a great time to be probing gently into new ways of being and doing business that will help us and others have a better life. Book: The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly
2020-06-1646 min
The Spirit of BusinessWhat do you really really want in your business?It's so easy to get caught up in what you're supposed to want, what other people want or what you think you ought to want and then it's hard to know what YOU really really want in your own business. This is important because you can make bad decisions if you've forgotten your own purpose and knowing what you really want is key to creating a better life.
2020-06-0936 min
The Spirit of BusinessAre you constantly serving other people?Many business owners are highly motivated to serve others, which is great, but it can also get exhausting when you feel you're constantly serving everyone else but not being well supported in return. In this episode, we explore the hidden drives that often lie behind service, which can lead to fatigue and burnout if left unexamined. We reframe the idea of serving others so you're able to take good care of yourself and do good for others in a way that expands your energy and your purpose.
2020-06-0244 min
The Spirit of BusinessThe choice between responsibility and freedomAs a business owner you are responsible for the outcomes of your business, and that is a choice you've made in becoming a business owner in the first place. But what happens when that responsibility begins to feel like a burden or a weight? How do you deal with other people who don't take responsibility? How can you find a lighter relationship with responsibility so you can continue to expand your capacity?
2020-05-2636 min
The Spirit of BusinessWhat to do when you don't have a lot to doWhat do you feel when you look at your calendar and it's not super busy? How do you choose to spend your time? How do you make that time really valuable? How can you get beyond filling your time with "getting stuff done" and spend it doing things that will take you in the right direction for your business?
2020-05-1931 min
The Spirit of BusinessThe extraordinary power of clarityAfter recording podcasts for a few months we realised that one of the most significant things that happens in these podcasts is creating clarity around the topic. So today we decided to explore the topic of clarity itself and discovered how closely connected it is with the spirit of business.
2020-05-1237 minThe Spirit of BusinessWhy are people so tricky to deal with?During a crisis you start to see people’s true colours more clearly. Some people seem to step forward and become more responsible and generous while others seem to become more selfish and protective of themselves. How can we respond to this as leaders and business owners and how can we handle ourselves in challenging times.
2020-05-0544 min
The Spirit of BusinessWhat to do when the situation feels hopelessSometimes, when you look around and see a lot of people struggling with a situation, you can start to feel hopeless. It's harder when you're helping a lot of people and picking up their fear and worry. Many business owners are really struggling with the coronavirus because they're built to provide for their families and others and are struggling right now to handle it. So what can you do when so much is so out of your control? What are you really responsible for and what is beyond your scope? Where do you find hope and a way forward?
2020-04-2835 min
The Spirit of BusinessMaking decisions during a crisisAs the coronavirus situation deepens and many businesses are facing a crisis point, how can you respond? How do you maintain a steady head and make wise decisions? How do you stay on track, both internally and externally?
2020-04-2140 min
The Spirit of BusinessResponding to CoronaThis may be one of the biggest challenges you've ever faced in business and it's very difficult to predict where things are going in the future. Let's explore how you can maintain calmness, reduce anxiety and make wise decisions in this extraordinarily difficult business environment.
2020-04-0257 min
The Spirit of BusinessResponding to a widespread crisisThe rapidly changing situation brought by the coronavirus is causing a lot of anxiety and fear amongst small business owners. How do you face the possibility of losing business, health threats and a lot of unknowns and uncertainty, not only for yourself but also for your family, team and the wider community?
2020-04-0241 min
The Spirit of BusinessPlanning in a time of uncertaintyIt seems like the old days of business planning have gone and you need a great deal more agility and flexibility to plan your business in these times of uncertainty and constant change. We share some strategies around handling uncertainty and managing yourself as well as your business in this environment.
2020-04-0246 min
The Spirit of BusinessAre you in control of your destiny?We explore your relationship with money and how money and business connect together. It ranges from fear, worry and anxiety to abundance, prosperity and a much more trusting relationship.
2020-04-0242 min
The Spirit of BusinessWhy Are You In Business?We explore the reason why business owners go into business in the first place and how our relationship with money affects our business. This is a chance to think about your purpose and how it influences every decision you make in your business.
2020-04-0230 min
The Spirit of BusinessWhat Is The Spirit Of Business?How can entrepreneurs and business owners create and run a thriving, sustainable business and thoroughly enjoy life at the same time?
2020-04-0218 min