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The Tall Poppy Society podcast332. The Power of Your Voice | MerilynHave you ever noticed those competing voices in your head? The one that spirals into doubt, questioning your progress, and another that whispers wisdom and reassurance? During a peaceful evening by my cottage fireplace, I experienced this familiar internal dialogue - what I call my "Woe" and "Wow" voices.This episode explores how to recognise these distinct inner voices and strengthen the wise, powerful "Wow" voice that often gets drowned out by our noisy inner critic. I share a profound revelation that changed everything for me: "You'll know you're there not when you're rich, but w...
2025-06-2021 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast329. Why I Paid $1000 for Coldplay | MerilynWhy did I spend $1000 on tickets to see Coldplay, even though I’d never even purchased an album of theirs before the show?A reflection about how Coldplay, Chanel, Wine Tasting and the movie industry can set us free in marketing. It's about the art of building a brand that moves people. Follow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2025-03-0927 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast313. Social Media Energetics | Merilyn"It's a human experience to feel both wow and woe." Merilyn Wilson BerettaFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2023-09-1322 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast311. The Great Change | MerilynA big change has happened. A global evolution you may not know about, but definitely have felt.It challenges what we’ve been told to believe all our lives and it’s igniting a quiet uprising.That change…is the move from the Age of Success to the Age of Integrity*.And a move from old power to New Power. Phrases like “just do it”, “trust the process" and “skyrocket to success” aren’t landing anymore?This language of The Age Of Success is a...
2023-07-2704 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast308. Follow The Wow | Merilyn"Wow can't be packaged into a launch process." Merilyn Wilson BerettaFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2023-07-0323 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast307. It's Wow Or Never | Merilyn"All the people at the helm of these organisations are ‘normal’ people. Not unicorns." Merilyn Wilson BerettaFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2023-06-1808 min
The Tall Poppy Society podcast306. ShowOff Project - Karen Stanton interviews MerilynThe final episode in this special edition series is me! One of the biggest requests I get is 'can someone interview you Merilyn?'. So we did it. The amazing Karen Stanton hosted the interview. I had no clue what the questions were, so it's a very candid chat. I truly hope hearing my 'wow' inspires and encourages you. For more details and to see the video of this episode, go to merilyn.com AND.... if you watch to the end you'll see a glimpse of some of the candid 'after recording' chat. Ba...
2022-04-1932 min
The Tall Poppy Society podcast288. The ShowOff Project - Fiona Nicholson, Transformational SpecialistToday I want you to meet the fabulous Fiona Nicholson. I LOVED this chat about the role of women, women in leadership and change on the planet.Fiona helps professional and business mums, students, and businesses transform, grow and succeed across all areas. Her coaching, consulting, educational services, and programs help unleash the power within so you get to live a life by design, regardless of age! Fiona was recognised as an Influential Leader in the Brainz 500 Global List in 2020 and 2021. Her mission as a Transformational Specialist is to change the world one woman, one business, one ch...
2022-04-0138 min
The Tall Poppy Society podcast287. The ShowOff Project - Carola Epple, media scientistToday I'm honoured to show off my friend Carola Epple, who has an intriguing business. She's a media scientist, Virtual Reality entrepreneur and Managing Director of Lab E GmbH.Carola has a fascinating background in innovative business models, media formats and has an MBA in Innovation and Business Creation. She's an expert in the use of virtual reality for activating emotional arousal and her research led to her founding her own company in this space. She uses technology to help individuals escape their busy schedule and overcome fears with Virtual Reality.Background to The...
2022-03-3126 min
The Tall Poppy Society podcast286. The ShowOff Project - with Yolanda Drewell, style activatorYolanda is summed up with one word: fabulocity! She's a fairly recent friend, but one of those you instantly feel like you've known all your life. So of course I wanted to 'show her off' during this special edition series. Yolanda Drewell is a Style Activator, Midlife Anti-Propagandist and Queen Of Fabulocity™️ who uses flamboyant clothes, language and modalities to empower midlife women to look, feel and do fabulous.South African, born to Dutch parents, living in the UK with her husband and four teenagers. She ran her own PR agency for 15 years (with clients such as...
2022-03-3028 min
The Tall Poppy Society podcast285. The ShowOff Project - with Sigrun, entrepreneurToday I have the very great pleasure to 'show off' Sigrun. Sigrun has been in my world for about 4 years - initially as my online business coach and now as part of her team where I do coaching with her mastermind clients. My absolute favourite experience with Sigrun was attending a business retreat in her home country, Iceland - one of the highlights of my whole life. Sigrun's bio is remarkable... She's an award winning business coach, marketer and multiple 7 figure entrepreneur with a mission to accelerate gender equality through female entrepreneurship. Sigrun has been called the lead...
2022-03-2937 min
The Tall Poppy Society podcast261. The ShowOff Project - Reimagining Leadership Manifesto 101Hello there. I'm Merilyn and this is a special edition of my podcast.Throughout March I'm SHOWING OFF women. Everyday women of all sorts, all over the world. Some I've known for years, and others are new friends that I've met on this podcast.We are chatting about the power and the struggle of being women. I'm showcasing my guests, and allowing them to showcase the women who have influenced them.The whole purpose of this March project is to use International Women’ Day and Women's History Month as an opportunity to showcase ev...
2022-03-0506 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast255. Lead Your Transformation – with Jean AtmanOn this episode Merilyn chats with Jean Atman. Jean is an Intuitive Energy Healer, Energy Medicine Specialist, Author, and Speaker who helps women create internal stability and well-being and activate their own power.She is well known in her industry as the go-to girl for helping people heal from toxic relationships and past traumas so that they can live a life filled with potential and ease. She has helped over 20,000 people up-level their lives and remains fiercely dedicated to that cause. Jean believes everyone can live a life of their dreams, and she thoroughly enjoys helping them...
2022-02-1638 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast214. A short story about anxietyA short story about anxiety"I was staying with my friend who lives on the magnificent Sunshine Coast in Australia. We’d had a great day, walking along the coastline for hours and hours. Chatting, being inspired, stopping to take photos. The next morning, my friend, Di, asked me, ‘how did you sleep’.I said, ‘I slept well, but this morning I'm feeling a little anxious’.Di stopped, put down the cup she was holding, took a breath, smiled and said, ‘Gosh Merilyn, don’t we all feel that?’. If I was the type...
2021-05-3103 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast213. Thinking Out Loud About Lead Your DayOh wow Merilyn. You have a decision to make.Do I change the name of my podcast, and indeed my main course?Lead Your Day. Lead Your World.They are pretty aspirational titles. But how much cringe factor is attached to them?To be honest (isn’t that a funny phrase we use)... they are a hangover from my preacher church days. An implore to ‘stand up and be leaders’. Which is a noble thing.I really believe in leadership. Inspiring leadership.Not narcissisti...
2021-05-2804 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast211. The Argument Within - a 5 minute story with MerilynA few weeks ago I was driving home from Mothers Day lunch with the (ex) mother-in-law. Too-ing and fro-ing in anxiety about whether I should have let my son drive home to get his driving practice hours up, but feeling the need for an hour without that anxiety.My mother-in-law lives in the ‘posh’ part of Sydney.Down by the harbour.Down by all the nice houses.My car and body knew the way home automatically, so that allowed me the luxury of daydreaming.I looked at all the houses, and sile...
2021-05-2404 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast188. Your Wow, Not TheirsThe other day I was doing a coaching call with someone and they asked,'Merilyn, now that there's this new ClubHouse social media platform, do we have to get on that now too?'"Noooooooo", I said... "Not unless it really lights you up"Listen, if you are marketing online, and who isn't... you'll know that there's pressure from the experts and gurus to be on all the social media platforms...Be visible. Do this. Do that. But think about this for a minute.How many ti...
2021-02-1010 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast154. Covid Stopped My Business - a coaching call with Richelle GamlamAll week I'm sharing interviews with students of my LeadYourWorld Academy. On this episode I'm chatting with Richelle Gamlam, who has a business helping teachers move to China for work! Wow! We talk how Covid has stopped her business and I coach her on what we can do next. All the show notes are here: merilyn.comOTHER RESOURCES YOU MAY ENJOY:Click to take MY free WowArchetype QuizClick to join our LeadYourDay Community, where I host free Open Workshops
2020-09-1140 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast153. How To Pivot An Outdoor Business during lockdown - with Antonietta Angelina ViolaAll week I'm sharing interviews with LeadYourWorld Entrepreneur members. On this episode I'm chatting with Antonietta Angelina Viola about starting an outdoor fitness bootcamp the week lockdown restrictions eased, plus some important truths about our health.All the show notes are here: merilyn.comOTHER RESOURCES YOU MAY ENJOY:Click to take MY free WowArchetype QuizClick to join our LeadYourDay Community, where I host free Open WorkshopsClick to shop for free resources from my LeadYourWorld Entrepreneurs Store
2020-09-0840 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast152. Starting An Outdoor Retreat Business - with Suz ChristisonAll week I'm sharing interviews with LeadYourWorld Entrepreneur members and I think you'll find this episode a breath of fresh air... country fresh air. This week I'm talking with Suz about her starting up a retreat business, in the year where offline is kinda impossible. All the show notes are here: merilyn.comOTHER RESOURCES YOU MAY ENJOY:Click to take MY free WowArchetype QuizClick to join our LeadYourDay Community, where I host free Open WorkshopsClick to s...
2020-08-3129 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast151. Proof that starving artist is just a myth - with Jan TetsutaniWhen the 2020 lockdown began, artist Jan Tetsutani didn't stop being creative. She moved her live art classes online and birthed a whole new arm to her blossoming business. Jan is one of my LeadYourWorld members. We chat about her incredible journey (she wasn't always an artist) - including how to overcome that 'starving artist' mentality.All the show notes are here: merilyn.comOTHER RESOURCES YOU MAY ENJOY:Click to take MY free WowArchetype QuizClick to join our LeadYourDay Community, where I...
2020-08-2531 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast150. 7 Figures To Zero (and loving it) - with Stacey DimitriouMaking the jump to starting a new business during this crazy 2020 can feel kinda crazy. But not so for Stacey Dimitriou who is one of my LeadYourWorld members. We chat about her journey in going from one multiple 7 figure business to starting a coaching business from scratch.We talk:* The new productivity we are craving (and it's got nothing to do with hustling).* Confidence and bravery.All the show notes are here: merilyn.comOTHER RESOURCES YOU MAY ENJOY:Click to take MY...
2020-08-1836 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast149. How Decluttering Transforms Lives - with Sarah Mueller founder of the Decluttering ClubNow if ever there was a person who has every right to live in a cluttered home and office it would be Sarah Mueller, the guest on today's episode. I SO loved interviewing her - we chat about all things decluttering and she shares some of her insider knowledge on running a fast growing business as the single mum of 4 boys. Sarah Mueller is a Wharton grad turned decluttering expert. She's the founder of the Decluttering Club Facebook community where over 100,000 members are transforming their lives through decluttering and organising without being overwhelmed or burning out. ...
2020-08-1732 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast148. The Matrix Of FearWhat if the movie The Matrix was real? I explore the fear that we live in as an unconscious matrix. A must listen episode. For more details, go to merilyn.comSHARE THIS EPISODE:Know someone who would like to hear this episode?Share on Facebook | Share on LinkedIn | Share on Twitter | Share by emailI'd love you to leave a review where listen to podcasts, so we can reach more people....
2020-08-1611 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast147. The Curious Benefit of Being a Jack (or Jill) Of All TradesThis episode will make you re-think your belief about being a 'Jack of all trades and master of none'.The Swiss army knife is the ultimate Jack Of All Trades. Same with department stores! Leonardo Da Vinci made being a Renaissance Man almost a higher calling, so why do we give so much advice about niching and being a specialist? It suits some people, but not all. This chat will make you think twice. For more details, go to merilyn.comSHARE THIS EPISODE:Know...
2020-08-1211 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast146. Are You Giving Your Power Away?Are you leading your world, or are you allowing someone else to do it. Or perhaps you have some belief pattern that has power over you. In this episode I share some thoughts on giving our power away, and how we can do it without even realising. More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-08-0813 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast145. Stop Waiting To StartWhat are you waiting for? This episode is for those who have the dream of starting a business, but haven't quite got there yet.More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-08-0604 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast144. Gravitas - do you have it? With Dr Rebecca NewtonYou don't get better than this! This episode is a lively chat with Dr Rebecca Newton - we cover authenticity in leadership and business and the hurdles that both corporates and entrepreneurs face today. Dr. Rebecca Newton is a Psychologist, Fellow at the London School of Economics teaching management practice, and was a Visiting Fellow at Harvard University. She is the Founder and CEO of coaching and leadership development consultancy, CoachAdviser, and has spent 20 years researching, teaching and advising organisations globally on leadership and change. Rebecca is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review, For...
2020-08-0241 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast143. Encore: One Word Goals - do they really work?Are you a traditional goal setter, or do you prefer to choose a desire filled 'one word' theme for your year. In the lead up to the free Productivity Cure Virtual Retreat, this encore episode explores this theme. More details, go to: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-07-2919 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast142. Encore: WowArchetypes & ProductivityIs being productive a personality type? This popular encore episode gives each of the four WowArchetypes some tips on being more productive in business. For more details go to merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-07-2714 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast141. Encore: Productivity should be messyLife is messy, and now it's every messier. And that's how I love my productivity too... messy, not perfect. This popular encore episode is a chat about taking off the pressure. Have you signed up for my next free Productivity Cure virtual retreat yet? For all the details, go to merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-07-2508 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast140. Encore: Lead My DayI get asked what my morning routine looks like, and this Encore episode explains it perfectly. It helps me lead every single day, and reminds me of my wow. More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-07-2420 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast139. Encore: Willpower isn't what you needIn the lead up to The Productivity Cure weekend virtual retreat we are encoring the most popular productivity themed podcasts. This one is about the power of habits over willpower. For the show notes and more details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-07-2309 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast138. Encore: Tales from brain surgeryThis has been one of the most popular episodes! Encore of 'tales from brain surgery', where I'm chatting about how blood moves around the brain and what it means for our productivity and creativity. For more details and the show notes: merilyn.com"Empower women to become the leaders their world is craving to follow"Follow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-07-2220 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast137. Encore: rest & play as a work strategyEconomists are describing this year as the The Great Reset and the New Normal. And I believe it’s a great reset in many ways - we don’t want to go back to how we worked. We want to lead our time differently.So as we are approaching my first online weekend retreat version of The Productivity cure... I thought I’d do an encore version of some of the most popular episodes I’ve done related to productivity.This particular episode is about making rest and play an important part of our work and busi...
2020-07-2125 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast136. What I'm resetting In the Great ResetFollowing on from yesterday's episode, I'm chatting about three areas or trends that are being reset in The Great Reset of 2020:Why 'I am allowed' is the new 'I am enough'New Leadership isn't about superior positioning or 'a higher conversation'. Capacity, not mindset, is the solution. More details: go to merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-07-2013 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast135. What inspires you? Here's my list.I have to admit I’ve been pretty chilled the last couple of months. My body is refusing to work the way I’ve done for years. And The Great Reset of 2020 is becoming a very personal great reset.I am, or were, very driven. Back in January I even set an ambitious task of doing a daily podcast. But I’ve slowed down. And it feels great. But it took a few weeks to process a bit of guilt and self judgement. A few weeks of RESETTING. Oh, don’t get me wrong, my core pers...
2020-07-1916 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast134. Woes & Wows (aka are you afraid of the dark?)'Change your mindset' and 'Renew your thinking' sounds like great advice. But is it? In this episode I challenge the self-help industry's focus on 'being positive' and 'being grateful'. Is it really as helpful, and why doesn't it always work? Part of my Great Reset series of episodes. Show-notes and more detail: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-07-1811 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast133. Who is Merilyn anyway?A different kind of episode! If you are new to this podcast, or you've been wanting to know a little bit about me, I share a little bit about my background, what makes me tick and some fun things you may not know! Shownotes & more details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-07-1616 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast132. Be Your Own Cheerleader (the power of PR) - with Caroline JoynsonIs PR still relevant in this age of social media? How can we self promote without being a self promoter? I'm chatting with PR expert Caroline Joynson about the power of PR and being your own cheerleader. Caroline is a PR Strategist and the founder of Cheerleader PR. Her mission is to empower passionate business owners to promote themselves with confidence - helping them to gain media coverage and PR so they can raise their profile, build relationships and make more sales. With 20 years’ PR experience, Caroline offers PR coaching, courses and consultancy. She works with clients loc...
2020-07-1136 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast131. Why Productivity Tools Don't Work - with Jo BendleWhat happens when you outgrow your goals? In this episode Jo Bendle shares her 'what next' after seeing her dream of successful location independent dream come true. A lively chat about about why what we've been taught about productivity doesn't work, the power of mindset work and how to have clarity. This episode is a smorgasbord of ah-ha's.The official bit:Jo is a Productivity + Empowerment Coach helping female business owners do more, be more and have more while working less. She helps women navigate the mindset struggles that hold them back from living...
2020-07-0838 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast130. Have You Met Your Inner Leader Yet?During the first 5 years, 90% of businesses fail. This isn’t being negative - it’s the facts. But the answer isn’t just having the right strategy or method. What matters MOST is developing the voice of your inner leader. More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-07-0608 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast129. You Are Doing Just FineProductivity ‘guilt’ is a real thing. Achieve. Do. Hustle. Discipline. Willpower. There’s a different way, and our months of lockdown are making us demand it even more. A chat about a productivity ‘cure’! More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-07-0513 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast128. Just Because I'm Female...I didn't think patriarchy affected me at all, until I started thinking back over my life. In this episode I share a few personal stories that reveal the power of patriarchy. I'd love to hear your stories too. More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-07-0418 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast127. How To Network Online Without Feeling IckyA casual chat with Monica Perez Burnett about being real and enjoying the 'networking' you do online. There is so much pressure to do things that our personalities might not be comfortable - this episode discusses this - that emotion and nervousness is okay. Some of the great quotes from this episode include:"Don't be afraid to be human. We need more than ever now to have that human touch. We're sick of the polish. We're sick of the professionalism- We want reality.""What we actually take away from a presentation is the...
2020-07-031h 06The Tall Poppy Society podcast126. Empty Chairs & Getting To Six FiguresHow do you get to six figures with your business? It's the same thing that worked 30 years ago.When someone starts out in business, often their first income milestone is 'six figures'. Most business owners make the mistake of focusing on the product or service, but as you'll see in this podcast, 'customer acquisition' (aka marketing) should be the focus. For more details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-07-0215 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast125. The 10 Minute Fix - with author Catherine GreerIn this episode I'm chatting with author Catherine Greer about her latest book, The 10 Minute Fix - 100 Simple Ways To Feel Better NOW. Catherine Greer lives in Sydney, Australia with her husband and two teenage sons. When Catherine isn’t writing books, she runs Love Our Age, a lifestyle blog. Her debut Young Adult thriller, Love Lie Repeat, was published in 2019 by Penguin Books. In 2018, she published her first picture book about Australia, Jacaranda Snow. The 10 Minute Fix is her debut non-fiction book. Catherine holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and a Master of Arts. She started he...
2020-07-0137 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast124. How To Be A Stand Out Business, with Sarah HumphreysIn the rush to get online there's still a lot we can learn from brick and mortar businesses. My guest Sarah Humphreys shares from her 25 years in business, including offline and the events industry. She's built 6 success business, won the Women In Business Award in the UK and now is an ambassador for Mindvalley and well as coaching her own clients. You'll fall in love with Sarah (and her gorgeous accent!). More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-06-2936 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast123. The real villain of productivity isn't what you think (Capacity)A few weeks ago I shared in Episode 117 about the parasympathetic experiment I was doing on myself. I shared how whilst I’m great at taking time out for fun etc, I’m not often getting into that rested parasympathetic state. So as I was digging deep, doing the inside out work, something else was coming up recently and I thought I’d devote this episode to talking about it... I’ve had what I’m calling a capacity problem. Listen to this episode to see if you have this too.More details: merilyn.comFollo...
2020-06-2620 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast122. Are You Responding To The Call To Lead?A call to not just run a business… but to LEAD.More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-06-2507 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast121. How Stressed Is Your Brain - with mindfulness expert Marelle WilsonWe may not be chased by a wild animal, or face danger every day, and yet our modern brains act like they are constantly being stalked by a lion. This is the stressed brain. In this episode I talk with mindfulness expert Marelle Wilson about the value of mindfulness over meditation. More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-06-2446 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast120. Discovering The Power Of Resilience - with Heidi Andersen2020 is definitely THE year to hone our resilience skills and there's no better expert than Heidi Andersen. Heidi helps women become the heroes of their own lives through her Shero framework... She + Hero = a strong, ambitious, heart-centred women leader and entrepreneur who has tapped into her authentic power and using her superpowers every single day. SUCH an inspiring interview.More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-06-1344 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast119. The Power Of Virtual Places in 2020 - with Erica WheelerA chat with TED talker, award winning musician and expert - Erica Wheeler. She founded and leads Sense Of Place Consulting. We chat about how she has pivoted and worked with the lock down, and how it is shaping her business in a 'virtual' sense right now. Erica Wheeler is a visitor experience specialist, speaker, educator and award-winning songwriter based in western Massachusetts. She has keynoted at events from the Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Tourism to the National Association of State Park Directors Conference. Over the past five years Erica has also worked extensively wit...
2020-06-1123 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast118. The Birth Pains Of BreakthroughThat thing you are calling burnout... it might not that be after all. A chat about the similarities between birth and birthing a new level or breakthrough in your business.More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-06-1009 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast117. Parasympathetic Guinea Pig - Part 1I had one of those ah-ha moment conversations again a few days ago. One of my mentors said ‘Merilyn, you run at high energy, even when excited (rather than stressed)... your nervous system isn’t getting into parasympathetic state enough’. 😳He was right. Being a VisionMaker too doesn’t help.And the weird 2020 agenda is definitely not helping either! Pile on the collective stress that the planet is experiencing, and our nervous systems are put to the test.Over in LeadYourWorld Entrepreneurs, we did our seasonal Planathon last week. Part of the process is re-looki...
2020-06-0909 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast116. Black Lives Matter - Eavesdropping On A Chat Between BestiesThis is one of my best friends Ros. We met in London and we've known each other for about 20 years. We are also businesses accountability buddies, even though I now live in Sydney. The other night we were chatting about what's going on in the world right now, and especially in the USA. The conversation was so powerful and touching I asked if I could switch on the recorder and share it! This episode is that candid conversation. More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin...
2020-06-0743 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast115. Entrepreneur Mindset - The Long GameI originally wrote this episode for online course creators - to help them think longer term about the business they are creating, and make the jump to self made CEO. There are lessons for everyone in here... including me!More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-06-0616 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast114. Black Lives Matter - with award winning singer & actor Miquel BrownIn this incredible interview, Miquel Brown shares her stories of brushes with the Ku Klux Klan, dating David Bowie and what it was like growing up in the USA, along with her thoughts on the sad death of George Floyd.When you meet Miquel Brown, the first thing you'll notice is her big warm smile. Her energy, her enthusiasm, and her love for people stand out and you might find you become great friends.This is exactly what happened with us over 20 years ago. It wasn't until after we became friends that I discovered she...
2020-06-0449 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast113. Teaching Language From The Inside Out - with Kasia KrasuckaWhat do you get when you cross language teaching with a motivational teacher? Kasia Krasucka! I dare you to listen to this interview and NOT be inspired. Kasia is a Transformational Mentor & Motivational Language Teacher. She truly believes that once we find inner love, inner worth, inner strength, we awaken to living on purpose. We get empowered and become capable of things we thought impossible. We become invincible. We stop existing and start living. Kasia wants to inspire as many people as possible to find inner love, the purest feeling that has the power of t...
2020-06-0242 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast112. I'm sorry, I broke my promisePeople call me the queen of productivity. So how did I get so out of control and break the promise to myself of doing a daily podcast for a year? In this episode I chat about the 'down side' of growth and scaling a business and how I took back the leadership reins of my calendar and have made more space. More space for me. More space to grow.More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-05-2813 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast111. What Is Working Now With Facebook Ads - with Josh UbaldiFrom actor to Facebook Ads expert, Josh is a breath of fresh air, proving that advertising should be fun, intuitive and one of the most people-centric activities you can do. We chat about the conflict between pain points and positivity, and are ads really as cheap as the rumours say during this pandemic. Enjoy this motivating chat. Josh helps mission-driven course creators, authors and experts use Facebook ads to grow their businesses and client bases. From locating perfect buying audiences to nurturing leads into sales, clients and students are able to create previously unseen ROIs, and create s...
2020-05-2341 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast110. How Badly Do You Want It?It's one of the best questions we can ask ourselves...! And I'm asking it of you today. More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-05-2005 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast109. The Yin & Yang of LeadershipWhen we think of leadership we often think it's about taking big ACTION. Which is true. But it's only half the story. A great leader also knows when it's time to ALLOW. I call this the yin and yang of leadership, or the feminine and masculine of leadership. Knowing which energy to operate in, and when brings not only balance, but reduces stress and makes for much more creative leadership. This episode explores this topic.More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy...
2020-05-1811 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast108. From Teacher To Online Business Concierge - with Diane BootheFrom teacher to online business concierge superstar. You'll love this interview with Londoner Diane Boothe. She helps non-techy female business owners streamline their workload, find more freedom so they can get on with their dreams. She loves helping businesses run like clockwork. We chat about the rush to get online and how entrepreneurs can best make the leap from offline to online. More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-05-1728 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast107. The Bumps In The RoadBumps. Funny how we instinctively know what do when we face them...Get a nasty bump on the head? Put a pack of frozen peas on it. Or as my Grandma suggested - a lump of butter! Bumps in the road? Then slow down quick - you don’t want to take the bottom out of your car. Mozzy bites? Rub lavender oil on them. Or bump into an old friend and we go grab a coffee (if they were a good friend).But what about the proverbial BUMPS IN LI...
2020-05-1308 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast106. From Nurse, To Winemaker To Hemp Farmer - serial entrepreneur Kirsty HarknessKirsty is a true serial entrepreneur. When I first worked with her 20 years ago she was moving from award-winning nurse to setting up her own photography business. She now runs not only an award winning photo studio (clients have included the Prince of Wales), but also owns and runs an award winning vineyard in New Zealand. Her latest venture sees her being the first person in the world to be licensed to grow hemp in vineyards.This interview will leave you inspired and encouraged - as you hear about her wins and mistakes as an entrepreneur.
2020-05-1043 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast105. How to Change Your Money MindsetWe have all got a different money story, and they all usually have similar themes. We think fears around money is a peculiar beast, but it is much the same as any other mindset issue. So what can we do about it? This episode gives you a solution.More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-05-0711 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast104. Aligning Inner & Outer Wealth - with Karen RevellWhat is your energy around money? How is the world shifting right now with regards to finance? This is a fascinating chat about money, finance, wealth and talent... with wealth expert Karen Revell.Karen is a conscious money and business coach - helping soul-led entrepreneurs to overcome their money blocks and unlock their true wealth so they can create meaningful businesses based on their gifts, their genius and their lifestyle goals.With a 25 year year career in finance and achieving her own financial independence, Karen knows a think or two about wealth and how it...
2020-05-0540 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast103. Uncovering Imposter SyndromeWho do you think you are? Surely someone will find out you aren't as good as they think you are? There are so many stories we tell ourselves that come from imposter syndrome. And it can strike whenever we go to a new level. In this episode we chat about what to do. For more details, go to merilyn.com. Follow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-05-0311 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast102. How To Get Even More ClarityEven more discussion on how to get clarity. This episode goes hand in hand with Episode 100. More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-05-0209 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast101. Making Social Media Social - with Online Visibility Expert Colette EltingVisibility is something many people struggle with. They know they need it, but the world of social media can leave them intimidated and unsure of what to post, and when and is anyone even noticing. A chat with Dutch Online Visibility Expert and Marketing Mentor Colette Elting. It also happens to be her first podcast interview in English! And we all think she did amazingly well. More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-04-3041 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast100. How To Get ClarityIf there is one question I get a lot, it's this: 'How do I get clarity?'. This episode tackles that question... with some surprising answers. For more details go to merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-04-2720 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast99. Homeschooling, Rice Paddies & Pink Hair - the everyday world of author Jo EbisujimaToday I'm interviewing Jo Ebisujima - a British-born Japanese-living multi-passionate entrepreneur and bestselling author who lives among the rice paddies just north of Tokyo. Yes, she really does! She helps entrepreneur moms get organized at home, with the kids and in their business so that they have more time to build their empire. We chatted about the challenges that parents are facing in homeschooling and how this is not necessarily a bad thing for their child's education. We also cover the role of having routines and how to make them work, plus the challenge to our corporate/school mindsets.
2020-04-2531 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast98. New v's Old LeadershipLeadership style (and effectiveness) has never been talked about so much, or so obvious during this global Covid-19 pandemic. It's time for a new leadership. It's not about men v's women time time. Join me in this chat about NEW leadership. For more details go to: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-04-2311 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast97. The Narcissism Of GratitudeA rant about how 'gratitude' can be treated as a key to unlock what you want in life, versus what true gratitude is. More details? Go to merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-04-2104 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast96. From Passion Project To Key Influencer - Ali Adey from She MentorsToday I’m chatting with Ali Adey who is the founder of She Mentors, a platform that connects women in business with mentors, experts and peers. We chat about moving an offline business to online and using our creativity to either pivot our products and services or increase our authority during this difficult time. We also talk about how her mentoring network business started as just a passion project on the side and has grown to one of the most influential online businesses for women in Australia. For all the details and to connect with Ali, go to...
2020-04-2048 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast95. The Hidden Pain of Entrepreneur Trauma - with Hayley KellyThis interview was one of my favourites. I'm interviewing clinical psychologist Hayley Kelly. After losing faith in the traditional model of therapy, Hayley moved into coaching and now helps entrepreneurs with their mental health. Her therapies and coaching incorporates expertise in the human mind and psyche, body-based interventions, and eastern philosophical traditions such as mindfulness and meditation (plus a little sprinkle of woo-woo) to unlock people’s potential. A highly enlightening conversation. More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-04-191h 02The Tall Poppy Society podcast94. A different metric of successOne of the hardest parts of owning your own business is not the financial risk, the capital or the overworking. It's the unseen and unexpected loneliness. This episode chats about some amazing observations of the members of Lead Your World Entrepreneurs. More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-04-1614 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast92. The Productivity Cure 2.0 Is HereThis episode is pure promotion... for my Open Workshop (aka free) about Leading Your Time (aka The Productivity Cure 2.0). Listen, sign up. You won't regret it.More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-04-1317 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast91. Why Do I Do Open Workshops?The online education space is saturated with launch methods such as PLF, webinars, free video series, email launches and challenges galore. I believe we are all getting a little tired and jaded and hunger for something with a little more relationship based. That's why I do free Open Workshops. This episode chats about that. More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-04-1211 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast90. My Shock (Big) Productivity ObstacleI shocked myself this morning. I try to spend the first 30-60 minutes of every day with a coffee and a bit of self-reflecting. Today, as I was 'scanning' for resistance and stuff I needed to clear in my unconscious, I hit the real (and shocking) reason why I sometimes get sick - and it's got nothing to do with the Coronavirus. Enjoy today's chat. For more details, go to: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-03-3112 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast89. Making LemonadeWho are you listening to? Are you listening to the voices that say, ‘we are in a recession, heading to a depression, woe is me’? Or are you hearing the message that it’s time to lead? Do you see this as a massive opportunity to finally create or grow that business idea. It’s time to start that online business you’ve been wanting to start. Or if you already have a business, pivot to meet the problems of your clients RIGHT NOW.The world is your oyster. Are you leading your world right n...
2020-03-3006 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast88. Shaking Up The Fashion Industry - interview with Dessy TsolovaIn today's episode we veer far away from our current reality and enter the world of fashion. I chat to Dessy Tsolova, a fashion mover and shaker and the founder of Fashion Insiders & Co - an online educational and support platform for fashion and creative entrepreneurs worldwide. We talk about her vision for the fashion industry, the changes she hopes to instigate and see take place and much more.More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-03-2937 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast87. It's a man's world (or is it?) - interview with Kara Diane FestaNow this interview is fascinating. I'm chatting with Kara Diane Festa about the masculine and feminine styles of operating in business. She is a now a business coaching who was an engineer and owner of a 8 figure engineering and environmental business for over 20 years. So she well knows how to operate as a women in a man's world. She now is dedicated to supporting other women in business and STEM careers (science, technology, engineering and math, aka “traditionally male-dominated fields”). Kara believes that the old ways of "doing" life and business need to make way for a more compassionate, cons...
2020-03-2743 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast86. Stop Trying To Find Your PassionWhen looking for life direction, the most common advice is 'go find what you are passionate about and do that'. I don't agree with this. This episode explores why. More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-03-2605 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast85. Are you (really) ready for failure?What do you do when things don’t quite turn out as they should? On this episode, I’m chatting about failures and the angst of ‘when is it my turn’? And what you can put in place to help.P.S. and I also deal with that pressure to ‘be happy’ all the time!More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-03-2512 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast84. Messy ProductivityLife is always messy, and now it's every messier. And that's how I love productivity... messy, not perfect. Full of easy and flow, not perfection. This podcast is a chat about taking off the pressure. More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-03-2407 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast83. Pink Elephants, Taxi's & The Ultimate To-Do TipA quick episode about our brains, our to-do lists and choosing our emotions as much as our tasks. More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-03-2312 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast82. The Tomato And The To-Do ListHere's a little break (and fun) from the Coronavirus.You’ve probably all heard of the Pomodoro Technique.A gimmicky, productivity hack to get stuff done. And it does exactly what it says on the tin: helps you focus and get stuff done...But... it's way more than that.This retro, Italian kitchen timer can also help you deal with those nagging fears.Listen to this episode to find out how..More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.com...
2020-03-2209 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast81. Can the real influencers please stand upOver the last few years a new job title as emerged… ‘Influencer’ Born out of Instagram. The hashtag #influencer has over 20.6 million posts. 20.6 million! We see it in people’s bios, ‘I’m an influencer’. But seriously, saying that is like saying, ‘I have influence, and you don’t’ Bollocks. In actual fact, even the most introverterted person… The term ‘influencer’ is a compliment that is given by others TO you, not a job title, status, position or something for your Instagram Bio! Its not a self ascribed term.
2020-03-2206 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast80. A lesson about resilienceWhat fuels the success of leaders? Resilience What if all the things that happened TO you were happing FOR you. Those 'failures' and 'set backs' and 'delays' and 'traumas' and 'disappointments'... what if these were the making of you? What if (and this sounds harsh, but hear me out) they were there to help you get to where you really want to go? To teach you? To shape you? To evolve and transform you into the person you really want to be? If you see your past as wisdom then...
2020-03-2105 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast79. Once Upon a TimeOnce upon a time, when I finished university, the world was in recession. It was a bummer, as I'd spent 6 loooong years studying for an Architecture degree.But there were no jobs.The recession at the time (early 1990's) meant that most of my graduating class had to delay their dreams. Instead, I pivoted in a new direction. I went into photography, which led to a move to training & development, which led to me moving to the UK for an international company... which let me to consulting (specifically change management and bu...
2020-03-2013 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast78. Ghosts, Queens & Mi5 - with author & historian Mel Backe-HansenToday’s episode is a welcome break from all the news. I’m chatting with Melanie Backe-Hansen, who is a House Historian. Her stories are fascinating, as she’s unearthed the histories of hundreds of homes - from Queen Elizabeth I, to MI5 early origins, to ghostly stories of previous owners visiting the current owners. A delightful and fascinating episode. Her new book, A House through Time, co-authored with historian and presenter David Olusoga, is out soon. More details about Mel can be found here: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilyn
2020-03-1844 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast77. What our community is doing right nowDuring this global pandemic, every day feels like a month! In this episode I'm sharing what my online community are doing to help. I hope it inspires you to not draw back, but to lead your day... and your world. More details: merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-03-1821 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast76. From military coup to coronavirus - with business disruptor Raquel MedranoWow! The stories in this episode will both inspire you and make you think differently to the inconvenience of coronavirus lockdown. A very frank and honest chat with Raquel Medrano. Argentinian living in Australia, she is a business disrupter, strategic business mentor and fire starter with a huge heart for people. This is one of the most captivating interviews I’ve ever done. For more details to to merilyn.comFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.comJoin the Tall Poppy Society Club.
2020-03-1649 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast74. The problem with online communication - with author Davina StanleyDavina Stanley is author of the book 'The So What Strategy' and creator of the Clarity First Program. We talk frankly about the problems that corporates and entrepreneurs face in communications, working from home offices and pivoting from offline meetings to online during the Coronavirus lockdown. Davina story is fascinating - from kindergarten teacher to McKinsey communication specialist, she's been helping smart people all over the world to clarify and communicate complex ideas for the past 20+ years.To connect with Davina and sign up for her free clarity program, please go to the show notes at ...
2020-03-1554 minThe Tall Poppy Society podcast73. Winter is here!At the time I recorded this episode it was either Autumn or Spring all around the world. And then suddenly, in the space of about 10 days we were plunged into an economic 'Winter' through the impact of the coronavirus. That recession (just like Winter in the natural seasons) was always going to happen, it just came a little prematurely, hey? This episode explores the metaphorical seasons of life and business, and how we can flow through them and enjoy them for what they are. If you are in a bit of resistance to the season you are in right...
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