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Your Business BoostPart 4 : Holiday Proof Your Business - While you're awayWelcome to the fourth and final part of this limited series of Your Business Boost where we have been preparing your business so that you can take a lovely break over the festive season. For many business owners, switching off 100% may not be entirely possible as there could be work that absolutely has to be done during your break. In this episode I share tips to make your break as relaxing as possible, without needing to be constantly dipping in and out of work. We cover: Identifying & prioritising the essential tasks for...
2023-11-1916 minYour Business BoostPart 3 : Holiday Proof Your Business - If not you - then who?Welcome to Part 3 of this limited series of Your Business Boost where I am sharing tools to help you holiday proof your business. In this episode, we look at exactly how your business will run while you are away. We cover how to: Identify what “business as usual” looks like for your business Use tech to manage your business when you can’t Earn revenue from your sunlounger Outsource to experts without your holidays being impacted with endless questions Utilising tech and getting human support will make it possible for you to take a break...
2023-11-1220 minYour Business BoostPart 2: Holiday Proof Your Business - Time MasteryWelcome to Part 2 of this limited series of Your Business Boost where I am sharing tools to help you holiday proof your business. In this episode, I am going to show you how to master your time at a time of year when we feel like there is not enough of it. We cover: Staying focused during the final weeks of 2023 Creating your Master Task List. 5-Steps to optimise your time and productivity The importance of white space in your calendar - especially during the festive season You can wrap up the year w...
2023-11-0519 minYour Business BoostPart 1: Holiday Proof Your Business - The RunwayWelcome to Part 1 of this limited series of Your Business Boost. Over the next four episodes, I will share steps that you can start taking this week to prepare you and your business for a relaxing holiday. It is possible to take a break over the festive season but you do have some decisions to make and action to take now. Don’t worry - I’ve got you! In this episode, we focus on laying the groundwork - taking control of your time and making space for what is important. You want your...
2023-10-2920 min
Marketing EspressoBuilding a Thriving Business with Michelle BroadbentSend us a textI have Michelle Broadbent back with all her wisdom & we are chatting all things business strategy and growing up in your business. We're talking about the messy middle & what it takes to move you from a 6-figure to a 7-figure business"What got you here won't get you beyond here...' - Michelle Broadbent There is nothing wrong with NOT wanting to grow your business, a six-figure business is not too shabby at all! But if you want to grow you have to do things differently.
2023-08-1422 minYour Business BoostSeasons of SacrificeThere’s nothing like crossing over into the second half of the year to trigger you to take action on those big projects in your business. I am supporting a number of women to bring some massive goals to life this quarter and a common conundrum is “How am I going to fit this in among all the other competing priorities in my life?” In a perfect world, everything would slot in beautifully but in reality, life needs some serious adjustment in order to give these projects the required energy and focus to achieve the outcom...
2023-08-0631 minYour Business BoostEnergy Optimisation with Vanessa BennettMy guest on this episode is Vanessa Bennett, CEO and co-founder of Next Evolution Performance - an organisation that uses neuroscience to help driven business leaders and teams to optimise productivity, energy and profitability without the burnout. Like Vanessa and her team, I do not believe that success needs to equal burn out. Sadly, I see many broken women limp into my world who have nothing left in the tank after doing everything themselves. Vanessa works with leaders of businesses of all shapes and sizes every day and she is sharing the goods...
2023-07-3045 minYour Business BoostThe Importance of Community with Jenn Donovan My guest, Jenn Donovan, has had a really interesting journey from lawyer to retail store owner to marketing consultant. Her mission is to take her many years of experience as a business owner to help other small business owners make marketing a priority and stand out in a crowded marketplace. Where do we start? That’s exactly what Jenn is sharing with you in this episode. We do a deep dive into the importance of human-to-human marketing and community. Jenn shares examples of businesses that have successfully built a strong community, including her Spen...
2023-07-2332 minYour Business BoostThe Impact of Extraordinary Branding with Zoe ScottHow do you feel about your business branding? Are you proud? Do you feel like it is a true representation of your business? Or does it make you cringe? Perhaps you’ve thrown that project in the Too Hard Basket? Or maybe it’s never been a priority for you? My guest in this episode believes that every business, no matter how small, deserves the right to an extraordinary online presence, top-shelf creative and an inspiring brand. Zoe Scott is a seasoned designer, branding specialist and founder of design agency The Design Order. Zoe h...
2023-07-1644 minYour Business BoostBusiness Boosting Sales Tactics with Abbie WhiteYou may be feeling like things are a little “quiet” on the business front right now. Instead of hitting the panic button, take action instead. Considered action. But it’s the one action that many business owners try to avoid… Business development, lead generation, new business activity - notice how we try to call it anything but “sales” activity? My guest in this episode has redefined what it means to “do sales”. Abbie White’s superpower is marrying sales and marketing efforts in order to deliver out of this world results for her clients. Sh...
2023-07-0942 minYour Business BoostThe Power of a Business Sabbatical with Shivani GuptaShivani Gupta has had a most extraordinary career as an entrepreneur. She has owned, scaled and exited multi million dollar businesses, presented to over a quarter of a million people all around the world and has authored eight books. When Shivani and I first met, she was in the process of selling her business and facing an uncertain future. This led to her decision to take a six-month sabbatical and in this episode of Your Business Boost, Shavni talks about what came up for her during this time. She grappled with questions about...
2023-06-2539 minYour Business BoostEmbracing Life's Plot Twists with Melissa MarsdenI LOVE a plan. Sitting down and formulating the pathway to achieve mine or my client’s dreams is the stuff I live for. And I LOVE working with women who love planning as much as I do. One of those women is the episode’s guest, Melissa Marsden. Mel is the Founder of workplace strategy and interior design studio, COMUNiTI. She has spent over 20 years guiding organisations to leverage their physical environments to elevate employee experience, empower high performing teams and unleash productivity. Her design and business brilliance have been recognised by the A...
2023-06-1835 minYour Business BoostHow To Finish The Financial Year StrongAs we are in the month of June, our business focus this month is on all things finance so that we can wrap up the financial year in the best position possible. In this episode I am sharing five things you can do this month to finish the financial year on a high and set yourself up for success next year. These are actions that I take in my own business and have done over the last 7 years to not only minimise my tax obligations but maintain a financially healthy business. Don’t pro...
2023-06-0419 minYour Business BoostMastering Your Finances with Hilary O'DwyerIt’s that time of year. The calendar ticks over to the month of June this week which means end of financial year. With the focus on finance, I thought it would be the ideal time to have a chat with my client and oracle of all things finance, Hilary O’Dwyer. Hilary is a Virtual CFO and the founder of Titian Consulting. She is a numbers ninja and champion for small business owners. She helps everyone from one-person start-ups to international enterprises untangle their numbers and achieve financial success. Hilary’s gift is shar...
2023-05-2833 minYour Business BoostHow to Make Your Content More Accessible with Kathryn CollinsAs business owners, we are all generating content every day. Not just social media content - you are sending emails, people are visiting your website, you might be sharing worksheets or questionnaires with your clients. Do you ever consider how this content could be received by one of the 1 billion people worldwide who are living with disabilities? No judgement here - because if you aren’t, you are in the majority. My guest on this episode is Kathryn Collins, an accredited Accessible Document Specialist who has built a successful business helping organisations make th...
2023-05-2128 minYour Business BoostHow to Lose a Client in 10 Ways (Part 2)No matter what business you are in, loyal client relationships are key to building a sustainable business.This is part 2 of my two part series working through ways you may be negatively impacting your existing client relationships.These are things that you may not even realise you're doing but they are causing your clients to go looking for love elsewhere.You don't want to waste all the time, effort and money you spent getting clients by not retaining them. Being aware of these potential red flags will help you here.For...
2023-05-1419 minYour Business BoostHow to loose a client in 10 Ways (Part 1)Maintaining loyal client relationships is a sure fire way to build a sustainable business. Yet far too many people spend an enormous amount of time, effort (and $$$) acquiring new clients and not enough energy retaining them. Over the next two episodes, I share with you 10 ways you could be sabotaging your business and causing your hard-won clients to go looking for love elsewhere. Being aware of these potential red flags will ensure you take action that encourages your clients to stay with you for the long haul. Because the success of your business...
2023-05-0721 minYour Business BoostHow to Break Up with a ClientBreaking up with a client is not exactly the most fun part of our job as business owners but sadly it does need to happen from time to time. In this episode I am sharing some practical tips to consider when you find yourself in this situation. Yes - it can be a stressful and dreaded experience but I want you to feel confident that you can manage the situation in a way that is damage-limiting and maintains your professionalism and integrity. Clear communication, leaning on terms of business and your internal processes a...
2023-04-3019 minYour Business BoostBuilding a Business with Your Life PartnerHave you ever considered building a business with your life partner? You may have romantic notions of working alongside your loved one day-in and day-out. Or perhaps you couldn’t think of anything worse??! How about building a second business with your husband within the first year of becoming new parents??! That’s exactly what my guest today has done and she is here to tell us what it’s been like. Amy Faulkner and her husband Alex founded their brand strategy consultancy Starts with A in 2016 and have been working alongs...
2023-04-2336 minYour Business BoostBeing a Neurodivergent Business Leader with Sarah SpenceTrigger Warning: This episode contains references to themes of depression and anxiety. As business owners, it’s easy to fall into a trap of working in a bit of a bubble. There is a world full of amazing people who think, learn and behave in diverse ways and it’s important to expand our knowledge and exposure so that we can be even better service providers, and humans. As a supporter of neurodiverse women in my business, I am learning more every day about the nuances of assisting women who work, think and process information comp...
2023-04-1658 minYour Business BoostA Life BoostWith an extra long weekend just around the corner, I figured it was time for a Life Boost episode where I share what I have been reading, watching and listening to. These recommendations may give you some inspiration to fill some quiet time over the break. TV: The Swap (SBS On Demand) Lu La Rich (Amazon Prime) Ted Lasson (Apple TV) Gogglebox (Binge/Ten) PODCAST: The Imperfects - Interview with Chrissie Swan BOOKS: All That’s Lef...
2023-04-0229 minYour Business BoostYour Quarterly Check Up: Metrics, Facts and Vision As business owners, it's important to make time to regularly check-in on our business. The end of the quarter is an ideal time to drill down on how everything is going. Things can often feel worse than they actually are but when we stop and look at the facts, we may be surprised by how well we're actually doing. In this episode I talk about the importance of setting aside time for a formalised review of the metrics that matter most to your businesses. I will give you the steps to fo...
2023-03-2619 minYour Business BoostCelebrating 100 EpisodesI love taking time to celebrate big (and not so big) milestones in mine and my client’s businesses and today I would love you to join me as I celebrate 100 episodes of Your Business Boost. That’s 100 weeks in a row you have had me in your ears - I don’t think there is anything else in my life that I have done consistently for 100 weeks! In this episode I take a look back at some of the highlights of the last two years. I share my biggest learnings and mike-drop moments and how cre...
2023-03-0533 minYour Business BoostAre You Overcomplicating Your Business?Where are you making things harder than they need to be? Are you one of the (many) people who thinks if something feels too easy then there must be something wrong? Having seen the inner workings of 100s of businesses, I could fill a book with examples of overcomplicated business ideas that went horribly wrong. Ideas that when put in practice made life way more complicated than it needed to be. But I could fill another BIGGER book of simple ideas that went right. Overly complicated businesses inevitably lead to burnt ou...
2023-02-2620 minYour Business BoostMaking Finance Fun with Molly BenjaminThere are some really shocking statistics around women and money. The sad truth is that many of us lack vital knowledge and skill when it comes to managing money and building wealth. This does not only apply to those of us running a business. Often it’s a case of we don’t know what we don’t know. It can feel overwhelming to figure out on our own. So we don’t and live in blissful ignorance until something terrible happens and we have to deal with it. In this episode I am introd...
2023-02-1933 minYour Business BoostWhat is a Good Opportunity for You?There are endless opportunities that we could pursue as business owners. But we don’t need to catch every ball that is thrown at us. Every opportunity comes at a cost - time, resources, money and most importantly - energy! It might be the best looking or sounding idea on paper. It might even appear good for business, but is it good for you? How do you know? In today’s episode, I am sharing some advice on how you can identify what a good opportunity is for you and h...
2023-02-1219 minYour Business BoostMastering the Media with Liz NableAs small business owners, we don’t always have big budgets for marketing. With social media organic reach dwindling and the cost of digital ads increasing, we need to consider other tactics to get noticed by new clients and stay top of mind with our existing ones. Becoming our own publicist and getting free media exposure is a great way to boost your business and it won’t cost you a cent. The value of great press can be worth thousands in terms of business opportunities so it is well worth the effort. But how do w...
2023-02-0535 minYour Business BoostDigital Habits to Help You Thrive with Dr Kristy GoodwinDo you find it hard to focus? Wonder where your time goes each day? Worried you might be suffering with toxic tech-habits? You are not alone. My guest in this episode is, Dr Kristy Goodwin - a digital wellbeing and neuro productivity speaker, author and researcher. Dr Kristy's work shows us how we can use technology in ways that are aligned to our neurobiology - the way our brains and bodies are designed to work. As you will hear in our chat today, Dr Kristy does not advocate for digital amputation, cancelling our Ne...
2023-01-2953 minYour Business BoostFollow Your Heart with Helen JacobsAs business owners we can have the tendency to go looking for solutions to our “problems” in all the wrong places. There is a lot of noise out there about what we should and shouldn’t be doing - it can be really hard to know our own minds. But what if we had the tools to tap into and trust our own inner knowing? To get out of our heads and really listen to what our heart is telling us? My guest today is Helen Jacobs - a renowned psychic who followed her own heart...
2023-01-2235 minYour Business BoostStarting the Year Off RightHappy New Year to you and welcome to the first official episode of Your Business Boost for 2023. In today’s episode, I talk through how I started my year very differently this year and the benefits of the slower start. CONNECT WITH ME: Drop me an email at michelle@michellebroadbent.com.au Follow me on instagram @michbroadbentMichelle BroadbentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-01-1518 minYour Business BoostBanishing Burnout with Dr Kellie RoseI’ve spoken openly about my depletion at the end of last year and I have made a vow to take better care of myself this year. I know I’m not the only one who ended the year with an empty tank so perhaps you are on a similar mission? We can start the year with good intentions but once real life kicks in either later this month, those intentions can fall away. How can we be better at prioritising our health and well-being this year? My guest today, Dr Kellie Rose, is here to he...
2023-01-0846 minYour Business BoostA Life Boost with Cathrine MahoneyWhen my marriage ended 5 years ago, I actively sought out other women who had been through a similar experience. I found comfort in their stories and soaked up their learnings to give me hope that there was in fact Life After Divorce. One of those women was Cathrine Mahoney and I am thrilled to have her as my guest in this episode. Cathrine is a former publicist and author of the most hilarious book ‘Currently Between Husbands’. As a self-confessed over-sharer, this book is a warts-and-all look at her whole life – from her early c...
2023-01-0138 minYour Business BoostA Life Boost with Those Two Girls - Lise Carlaw & Sarah WillsLise Carlaw and Sarah Wills (aka 'Those Two Girls') are the girlfriends we wish we had in our gang. These besties are hugely successful media personalities, hosting hit local and national radio shows for years as well as being in-demand speakers & MCs. When they turned 40, they launched the other must-listen-on-a-Monday podcast called Forty where they celebrate the life lessons and stories of popular and everyday women in their forties. In 2022 they published their first book Forty Favours the Brave and it is hands down one of my books of the year - possibly ever.
2022-12-251h 00Your Business BoostIt's Time to RestIt’s time to rest. You can’t be “on” all year long. 52 weeks of go, go, go will break you - as it has broken many women in my world this year. It’s time to hit that pause button and recalibrate after your massive year. Here are some tips to make your break as restful and restorative as possible. You may also like to go back to listen to Ep 83 - Holiday Proof Your BusinessRead Dr Adam Fraser's article on the importance of rest hereDownload your Reflect...
2022-12-1818 minYour Business BoostMy 5 Biggest Learnings from 2022In this episode I share my five big business learnings from what turned out to be a roller-coaster of a year for me. It has been a year of high-highs and some pretty ordinary lows - all of which have had an impact on both my business and my life. But it’s always in the unpredictability and chaos where we gain the biggest learnings and today I am sharing mine. I have also put together something special to help you wrap up your year - to reflect on your amazing achievements, celebrate yo...
2022-12-1127 minYour Business BoostMy Books of the YearI love reading. Sharing and receiving a great book recommendation always gives me a boost. Given that Christmas is round the corner, I thought it was the perfect time to share my Books of the Year so you had some goodies to add to your Wish List or to give you some gift inspiration for the special people in your life. The books featured in this episode are: That Will Never Work - Marc Randolph Stolen Focus - Johann Hari The Road Less Stupid - Ke...
2022-12-0429 minYour Business Boost10 Ways to Boost Your Business in 2023The biggest lesson that every business owner learned when Covid hit back in March 2020 was that you can not rely on one source of revenue. Putting all your eggs in one basket is a risky strategy for business growth. In this episode, I take you through 10 different ways you could consider delivering your services to make them more accessible and appealing to current and potential clients. This is not a shopping list of all the things that you need to be doing to have a successful business. This is not the Fastrack to your First...
2022-11-2726 minYour Business BoostWho Do You Want to Be in 2023?You are in the driver's seat of your life. You have chosen to run your own business and that gives you even more power than regular folk to create a life that you love. But what are you doing about it? In the day-to-day grind it’s easy to slip into reactive mode and to lose sight of this. Before you know it, a month or three months or even a year has gone by before you pause to consider the woman you have become. So before you get stuck into making plans fo...
2022-11-2013 minYour Business BoostSimplify Your Business with Marissa RobertsMy mission is to make running a business as pain free as possible. I love to uncomplicate the complicated and I’m a sucker for anything that can shrink a ten step process down to a couple of steps and get the same or even better outcome. My guest in this episode is Marissa Roberts - a busy mum and business owner who only works 2 hours a day - that’s right, 2 hours! She loves helping other women simplify their businesses and their lives so they too can work less and enjoy life more. She has so...
2022-11-1325 minYour Business BoostHoliday Proof Your BusinessWe know the importance of rest but as business owners, taking a proper break is often easier said than done. In this episode, I am talking you through the necessary steps to prepare for a relaxing break this year, even if you're a solopreneur. You will learn: The importance of taking regular breaks throughout the year, not just at Christmas. How to prepare your business and communicate your plans to key people before taking a break. The brilliance of batching work in advance. Why you need to be setting realistic expectations for yourself and oth...
2022-11-0625 minYour Business BoostGet Paid to Speak with Jaimie AbbottWould you like to boost your business by showcasing your expertise and getting paid to speak? Jaimie Abbott is an award-winning media professional and international keynote speaker. She spent two decades working as a radio and TV journalist, a political media advisor and the managing director of her own public speaking and media training company. She's also the Communications advisor for the Royal Australian Air Force and she was an elected councilor in Port Stephens in NSW up until last year. In this episode, Jaimie shares her tips on how to build confidence, charisma, and...
2022-10-3036 minYour Business BoostWrap Your Week Up RightWouldn't you love to head into the weekend feeling accomplished with everything ticked off your To Do list? To be able to switch out of work-mode over the weekend and start the new week feeling on top of everything? It is possible but it hinges on how we wrap up the week before. In this episode I walk you through the steps I take to wrap up my week so I am not cramming five days worth of work into the final few hours. I share how I clear the decks as I h...
2022-10-2319 minYour Business BoostPerimenopause & Business with Shelly HortonWhen you hear the word menopause, you may think it’s something that happens when you become an “old lady”. I didn’t realise until it was way too late that menopause is just a date. It’s perimenopause which can last up to 10 years before you go through menopause that has the wildest impact on us as women and it’s something that rarely been talked about until now. As a typical listener of this podcast, statistically you may already be in perimenopause (or not too far off). There is no avoiding the impact it will have...
2022-10-1659 minYour Business BoostThe Year's Not Over Yet!With the final quarter of the year underway, we can feel the end of the year rapidly approaching. It is easy to think “oh I’ll just leave that (“AMAZING PLAN”) until next year. But there is still plenty of time to make an impact. In this episode I share five steps you can take this week to ensure you finish 2022 on a high. Don’t limp to the end of the year a strung out mess! This is the fun part of the year, you want to be able to enjoy it while conti...
2022-10-0918 minYour Business BoostProductising Your Expertise with Sharon DarmodyI have supported many talented service providers over the last 6 years and a common struggle among most of these women is productising their expertise. It’s one thing to deliver their brilliance in a 1:1 way but it’s something else developing their expert framework and building a product offering off the back of it. It’s not for everyone but it is an ideal way of positioning yourself as an industry expert or thought leader. Today I am going to introduce you to one of my clients who has done just that while we have worked...
2022-10-0233 minYour Business BoostWhat's Been Boosting My LifeWith school and public holidays on the calendar right now, I thought it was timely to share what I have been enjoying watching, reading and listening to if you are looking for some inspiration. WATCHING:Welcome to Wrexham (Disney Plus)Uncoupled (Netflix)The Dry (SBS on Demand) READING: Cassandra Speaks by Elizabeth Lesser Currently Between Husbands by Cathrine MahoneyVanity Fair Diaries by Tina Brown LISTENING:Goop Podcast with Esther Blum on Balancing Hormones. Integrative Dietician & menopause expertGoop Podcast with Becky Kenney on conscious pa...
2022-09-2532 minYour Business BoostWhat Happened When I Finally Got My Own OfficeEvery year I set goals for myself and my business and one of my goals for 2022 was to secure my own office space. A space that was reflective of me and my business and the service that I provide to my clients. In May, I achieved that goal and moved into my very own office. In this episode, I share the story behind why I felt it was so important for me to do this and the surprising (and not so surprising) impact it has had on my business. I talk about what it fe...
2022-09-1823 minYour Business BoostBoost Your Business with a Strong Visual Brand with Sandra ChauWhen you hear the words “strong visual brand”, many people think of a gorgeous Instagram grid. But it’s so much more than that. It depicts your mission and values visually and is so important in attracting the right customers for your business. You can have the most incredible service or product but it can be compromised by a sub-par visual brand. My guest in this episode is Sandra Chau - a stylist and creative director who connects brands to their customers by elevating their imagery in new and exciting ways. She has directed and styled...
2022-09-1135 minYour Business BoostFrom Behind the Brand to Being the Brand with Natalie CoulsonMy guest is someone who has stepped out from behind big brands to creating a brand of her own. Natalie Coulson is a content marketer with a passion for personal branding. She helps small business owners promote themselves more confidently. Starting out working for big brands, Natalie had to get used to being the brand and admits that this is not always easy. But as someone who has travelled this path personally - she knows exactly what it feels like, what works and what doesn’t so she is able to share this with her clients and she...
2022-09-0441 minYour Business BoostYour September Business RefreshSeptember is a time of year when lots of businesses dial up their marketing and promotional activity in preparation for all the upcoming holidays. It’s one of the most popular times for launching new products and services. If you are heading into promo mode, it means that there are going to be more people looking at you - so I want to make you feel like you are able to put your very best business-self forward. I am sharing my tips to Get Your House in order - to give your business a refresh so...
2022-08-2823 minYour Business BoostKnow Your Audience with Nadine NetheryWith so many services vying for people’s attention, as business owners - now more than ever - we need to be able to clearly communicate with our clients and potential clients so that we can cut through all the noise. My guest today is Nadine Nethery, founder of CAN DO! Content and one of her superpowers is her ability to create copy that provides this cut through. Nadine shares her most valuable insights around truly getting to know our audience being key to creating copy to attract, delight and retain those dream customers. She giv...
2022-08-2126 minYour Business BoostNavigating the Highs & Lows of Business with Felicity ZadroMy guest today is celebrating 15 years in business… 15!!! When you consider how many businesses don’t even make it through the first year, this is absolutely something to be celebrated. Felicity Zadro is the founder of Zadro Agency which is an integrated communications agency. In this interview, Felicity generously shares the highs and lows of her 15 years in business. The things she did at the beginning and at every stage of growth - what worked, and what didn’t. She has worked hard to build up her business and has had incredible success, working with amazing c...
2022-08-1453 minYour Business BoostAnswering Listener QuestionsThis week I am answering listener questions. These episodes are so much fun for me to do and I am thankful to those listeners who sent through their questions. In this Q&A episode, I share: The most impactful thing I have done for my businessWhat advice I would give around niching in your businessMy updated websiteMy favourite podcast guest (spoiler alert: I couldn’t pick one!)My trip to UluruWhat I’m reading right now If you have questions or ideas for a podca...
2022-08-0729 minYour Business BoostManaging Grief & Business with Melissa ReaderI love a business origin story. I am fascinated about how they got to be doing what they are doing now and what prompted them to take that leap into running a business. My guest in this episode has a very special story. Melissa Reader is the CEO at The Violet Initiative, a not-for-profit organisation, providing information and support to help us navigate the last stages of life, and the grief and loss that accompanies it. They focus on the needs of family members, caregivers and friends, so that they can be better prepared and supported to...
2022-07-3139 minYour Business BoostSmashing Self DoubtStarting a business has never been easier but keeping one going is a daily challenge. But if it was easy everyone would be doing it, right? It takes courage to show up day in and day out, most of the time without a clue what you are doing. The higher you climb, the more visible you are, the stakes feel higher. Feelings of inadequacy or incompetence take control. You’ve felt it, haven’t you? You second guess everything, start comparing yourself to others. That negative internal dialogue takes over. The wheels spin...
2022-07-2419 minYour Business BoostThe Secrets to Her Success with Julia JonesEveryone’s version of success is different. For some, it’s hitting that magical 6 or 7 figure revenue figureFor others it’s being able to work a 4 day weekFor you it might be working around the needs of your familyOr to be able to take the summer off every year. I love shining a spotlight on clever, capable women who are succeeding on their terms and kicking massive goals in their business and that is what I am doing in this episode. Julia Jones is a trainer and author...
2022-07-1731 minYour Business BoostTaking the Hassle Out of HR with Leanne HastingYou may have come to the realisation that to grow your business, you can’t do everything yourself. But bringing people onboard does mean that you need to deal with the seemingly complex world of HR. Instead of fumbling your way through and making it up as you go (no, you are not the only one!!), my guest, Leanne Hasting, is here to help. Leanne is the founder of Leanna J Consulting and is the Go-To HR support for busy small business owners and leading not-for-profits. She makes HR easy to understand for her c...
2022-07-1050 min
Your Business BoostYour 3 Step Reset for the New Financial YearAre you set for the new financial year? Today I am sharing my 3 Step Reset so you can start off on the front foot this month: Reflect Project Protect Put yourself in supercharge mode for the new financial year. Let’s go! Share with me the action you are going to take after listening to this episode. You can email me at michelle@michellebroadbent.com.au And if you want further planning resources to set you up for an amazing Financial Year ahead, visit
2022-07-0319 min
Your Business BoostWhy You Can’t Afford to be Busy with Julie HydeWhat are you so busy doing?? I have been consciously trying to avoid using the word “Busy” because, let’s face it, we are ALL busy and it’s BORING to talk about how busy we are all the time isn’t it?? Yet “busy” has become a default answer whenever we are asked “How are you?” My guest in this episode is leadership coach Julie Hyde. Julie’s mission is for us to elevate our thinking around what keeps us “busy” and the importance of living and leading with intention. Julie drops loads of gold...
2022-06-2631 min
Your Business BoostHabits to Boost Your Finances All Year RoundWith the end of financial year rapidly approaching, this is the time of year when business owners go into panic-mode. There is lots of scrambling around to do all the outstanding work required to wrap up the financial year and fulfil your obligations to the tax department, your team, your customers and suppliers. What if it didn’t need to be so overwhelming every year? In this episode, I share the actions I take on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to make the finance function pain-free all year round. SUPERCHARGE YOUR NEW FI...
2022-06-1922 min
Your Business BoostShow Up Confidently on Camera with Rebecca SaundersMy guest in this episode is the video ninja herself, Rebecca Saunders. Rebecca works with business leaders, course creators and speakers to make their impact on the world through video. Video is something that is becoming increasingly important and Rebecca’s superpower is making showing up on camera manageable and uncomplicated. In this episode, she shares her wisdom with us - all of it focused on saving us time, money, removing the stress and overcoming our camera fears. After listening to our chat, you are going to feel more confident about creating content th...
2022-06-1234 min
Your Business BoostDemystifying Facebook Ads with Stacey HughesIt can feel a little like the world of Facebook ads is a mystery. It’s an ever changing landscape and a source of frustration for many small business owners. Today’s guest is Stacey Hughes - a digital ads expert and she is here to demystify the world of Facebook ads for us. Stacey helps small business owners boost brand awareness and attract more clients with attention-getting digital ads that deliver clicks, leads and ultimately, sales. In this episode, Stacey shares some actionable advice that we can implement right away to start attracting new custo...
2022-06-0525 min
Your Business BoostGet the Right Support to Deliver Exceptional ServiceMany of the women building their businesses that I speak to tell me they love the idea of providing a rock star experience to their clients, but fall short because they don’t have the time. I’m going to let you in on a little secret - lots of those “personal” touches are not done by the service provider. Many elements of that supreme service are provided by their support team. What could you imagine getting someone to help you with? In this episode I share some ideas for parts of the customer...
2022-05-2918 min
Your Business BoostElevate Your Customer ExperienceAs service providers, we want to ensure that our service is delivered in a way that has our clients coming back for more. We want them to feel like they have had the best experience possible and become our raving fans. Too many business owners spend a great deal of time, money and energy on getting customers through the door but sadly don’t put as much effort into keeping them. So today I am sharing some tips for how you can make sure your customer journey is truly representative of you and your business an...
2022-05-2223 min
Your Business BoostThe Value of Exceptional Service with Laura MacleodThis week’s guest is multi-award winning hairdresser and highly acclaimed national educator, Laura Macleod. Just over four years ago, Laura exited her successful, seven-figure business to pursue her true love - educating, mentoring and training salon owners and their teams. Laura is a champion for her industry and is her clients’ biggest cheerleader. With emphasis in the digital space on “building a community”, Laura has built hers without a digital platform. The secret ingredient? Providing exceptional service. She is heavily invested in her community and they love her for it. Seriously, their loyalty to her is akin to Ta...
2022-05-1541 min
Your Business BoostBe The ExampleAs business owners, it is natural for us to look externally for examples of ways of doing things better or differently. If there is something new we want to do, we look for examples around us of people who are doing what we want to do. When I have conversations with women around boundaries or getting support in their businesses, their blocks come from the fact that they don’t have those examples of what is possible. Did you know there are people watching you right now that you don’t even know are watching you?
2022-05-0815 min
Your Business BoostLeading Generously with Sharon WilliamsOne of the qualities that I most admire in women who are at the top of their game is generosity. Usually, I find it's the women who had to work really, really hard to get to where they are who tend to retain their generous spirit when they reach the top. It’s like they never forget where they came from, no matter how big their teams and their bank accounts become. Today’s guest is one of those generous leaders. Sharon Williams is CEO and founder of Taurus Marketing. She is an inte...
2022-05-0132 min
Your Business BoostRetreat for OneToday, I talk about the importance of scheduling in circuit breakers - making space to remove ourselves from our regular responsibilities and surroundings. How restorative this time is and how it inspires limitless, blue-sky thinking. I have just returned from the most wonderful circuit breaker - my Business Retreat for One. This is a non-negotiable practice that I have been doing each quarter since I started my business. It’s looked different over that time depending on the season of life, business, budget, lockdowns, etc. You can do this too. I’m sharing how I...
2022-04-2427 min
Your Business BoostLife Boost EpisodeIt’s been a while since I did a Life Boost episode - where I share the things which given my life a boost. With Easter upon us, I thought it was good timing to share what I’ve been reading, watching and listening to in case you are looking for inspiration to while away some hours this long weekend. I would love to hear your recommendations too. Share them on Instagram or email me with your faves so I can add them to my list. Happy listening! RECOMMENDATIONS:The Younger Wife - Sa...
2022-04-1023 min
Your Business BoostHow To Do Marketing with Jane HillsdonWe get told as we are building our businesses that “those who market well win”. Sadly, there are way too many talented service providers struggling to grow their businesses as they are not born marketers. If you are someone who finds doing marketing activity overwhelming or put it in the Too Hard Basket, you are going to enjoy today’s action packed episode. My guest, Jane Hillsdon, is the founder of Dragonfly Marketing and The How To Do Marketing Academy. She has supported hundreds of small business owners make good marketing decisions to ensure it delivers...
2022-04-0342 min
Your Business BoostEnd of Quarter Reflect & ResetAs we approach the end of the first quarter of 2022, I know I can speak for a lot of us to say that the year may not have started quite as we imagined. If you are feeling a little (or a lot) out of control, you are not alone. You don’t have to stay there. Instead of casting all your hopes aside, this is my invitation to you to Reflect and Reset. In this episode I am going to give you insights to help you hit the reset button and take that next right ste...
2022-03-2720 min
Your Business BoostYou're a Success - Now what? with Kate ToonMy guest in this episode is a success by anyone’s standards. Kate Toon is an award-winning entrepreneur, digital educator, straight-talking SEO and copywriting coach, author and podcaster, and a very entertaining and in-demand speaker. She has more than two decades of experience in all things advertising and content and her mission is to help other business humans create their own version of online success. There were a tonne of things that Kate and I could have talked about - after all she is the Queen of SEO and Copywriting. But with the spirit of th...
2022-03-2034 min
Your Business BoostCelebrating 50 EpisodesThis is Episode 50 of Your Business Boost and I thought it would be timely to share my learnings from publishing a podcast episode every week for the past year. I’m going to take you behind the scenes and share how it all began, what I do myself and where I get help, how I plan my content (and I have a tool that can help you plan yours too), how I chose my guests + much, much more I love being in your ears every week and I am so, so grateful that you have stu...
2022-03-1325 min
Your Business BoostRaising Your Profile with Erin HuckleAre you the World’s Best Kept Secret? I know so many talented women with the most fantastic service offering who will do anything to avoid actually telling anyone about it. Maybe you’re one of them? Does the thought of “putting yourself out there” make you want to run and hide? I would like you to meet Erin Huckle, founder of Chuckle Communications and my guest in this episode. Erin is in the business of shining the spotlight on others, helping the World’s Best Kept Secrets share their stories with confidence. Erin tak...
2022-03-0635 min
Your Business BoostSimplifying Your Business SystemsWhy do systems freak people out so much? I spend a lot of time supporting women as they are building their business and the ones who can grow quickly and sustainably have their systems locked and loaded. Now I’m going to share a secret with you, many people make this way more complicated than it needs to be. The most effective systems are the simple ones. In this episode, I am sharing with you ways to make systemising your business simple and pain-free. AND I have a brilliant tool to he...
2022-02-2718 min
Your Business BoostDealing with Digital Depletion with Dr Kristy GoodwinIf you find yourself unable to “switch-off”, you are not alone. If you find it difficult to concentrate, you are not alone. If you find yourself switching from one task to another every 2 minutes, you are not alone. If you are feeling exhausted at the end of a day of Zoom meetings, you are not alone. Living in a digital age, none of this is our fault - but there is something we can do about it. Today’s guest, Dr Kristy Goodwin is here to set the record straigh...
2022-02-2044 min
Your Business BoostHow To Do Your To Do ListOur everyday actions are what helps us to achieve our goals. Sadly, many people don't get there because they spend their days doing "work" that masquerades as Work, instead of the tasks that lead them to achieving their goals. Your To Do list needs to reflect what is important to you. In this episode, I share my tips for Mastering your To Do List - how to make it work for you, so that it doesn't overwhelm you and you can so work most efficiently Michelle Broadbent Follow @michbroadbent on Instagram ...
2022-02-1316 min
Your Business BoostThe February FreakoutSomething happens every year around this time and I call it The February Freakout. It's at exactly this time of year that our wheels start to wobble - or fall off completely. That limitless feeling that you had in January starts to fade and you start questioning the brilliant ideas you had over the holidays. You abandon good intentions and big goals you set for yourself as real life gets in the way. The impact of a quiet January might be impacting your business, the Christmas bills are coming in, client and family demands are s...
2022-02-0619 min
Your Business BoostBe The Boss of Your TimeWhat would your Winning Week look like? What would you spend your time doing? When would you do those things that are most important to you? Or does the idea of having control over your own time feel completely alien to you? In this episode, I share how it is absolutely possible for you to create your Winning Week. Your Winning Week is the blueprint for accommodating time and space for all the important areas of your life, so you are not spending your time in reactive mode. You...
2022-01-3014 min
Your Business BoostBalancing Business Building and FamilyAs we are about to kick off another school year, those of us who balance business building and child-raising contemplate how we are going to make it work this year. My guest is one of my oldest work-mates, Lisa Byrne. Lisa is an eCommerce mentor and mum of two. Before either of us were mums or business owners, we worked together in the crazy world of kids television. Lisa runs a successful, profitable business providing a service that people are lining up for. She has a tonne of satisfied clients and is fulfilled by the w...
2022-01-2334 min
Your Business BoostWhat Do YOU Want To Do in 2022?Are you ready to dive into 2022? Are you a goal setter? A visualiser? A planner? Do you wish you were but not sure where to start? You are not alone, many people struggle with this. In this episode, we explore the most powerful question you can ask yourself before you start putting plans in place for the year ahead - what do YOU want to do in 2022? It doesn't matter what process or tools you use to capture your goals and plans. You can stick them on a spreadsheet or on a gorgeous...
2022-01-1617 min
Your Business BoostYour Year, New Career with Bec SandsThe New Years’ festivities are over and hopefully you have enjoyed a lovely break. Often we can get clarity on big life decisions when we take a break from our regular life. There are a LOT more women who are ready for change this year My guest today, Bec Sands is someone who has supported many professional women as they have taken big career leaps and she is here to share her wisdom with you. As a career pivot coach and personal branding specialist, Bec helps professional women pivot into aligned, fulfilling, careers and businesses. She...
2022-01-0922 min
Your Business BoostYour New Year Health Boost with Angelique ClarkeThe "new year, new you" thing gets thrown around a lot at this time of year. My guest today is here to help dispel a few myths and help us women take better care of ourselves in 2022. Angelique Clark is an advanced sports dietitian, performance nutritionist, exercise physiologist and active mum boss! She’s spent more than 15 years working with elite female athletes and celebrities for transformation campaigns. She is now firmly focused on helping women over 35 uncomplicate nutrition and enabling them to lead the high performing lifestyle they deserve. Amen to that! Yo...
2022-01-0241 min
Your Business BoostYour Style Masterclass with Rosie McKayIn today’s Life Boost episode, I am introducing you to Rosie McKay. Rosie is a personal stylist and Founder of My Virtual Stylist which is a platform that offers a range of in-person and virtual personal styling products. I believe Rosie has magic powers when it comes to knowing what makes us look and feel fabulous. I wanted to share her wisdom with you if you are feeling ready for a style refresh for the new year. Rosie is a huge believer in the power of building a personal style that...
2021-12-2638 min
Your Business BoostYour Summer Reading ListWelcome to my Summer Series - no business, just lots of content to give your life a boost as you have a rest over the summer holidays. I have read A LOT this year so today I am sharing my top books of 2021. It’s a bit of a blend of personal and professional development as well as some page-turning fiction perfect for long, relaxing days this summer. What’s on your summer reading list? I LOVE a good book recommendation so tag me on instagram and let me know what you’re readin...
2021-12-1926 min
Your Business BoostMy Wrap Up of the YearToday I am taking you behind the scenes in my business and sharing with you the highs and lows - or the hits and bombs - of 2021. In the spirit of keeping it real here on Your Business Boost, I’ve shared what worked, what didn’t and what my biggest learnings were. I encourage you to do your own reflection process as we head towards the end of the year. It’s a great way to wrap up the year and get you set for the year ahead. Register for my Annual Planning...
2021-12-1233 min
Your Business BoostIt's Time to Step Into YouMy guest today is my client, Lorraine Murphy - serial entrepreneur, best selling author, speaker and mentor. We have worked together for more than 3 years now and she has been a big supporter of mine. She is someone who has given me so many of my “first” opportunities in my business - including being a podcast guest. Today I am turning the tables and interviewing her about her new book ‘Step Into You’. The book - and this interview - couldn’t be more perfectly timed with a lot of us limping to the end of the year. If yo...
2021-12-0551 min
Your Business BoostOvercoming the End of Year OverwhelmWith the end of the year upon us, most of the women I’m talking to at the moment are completely exhausted. I have been mopping up the tears of many overwhelmed women who are limping to the finish line. When we are in a state of overwhelm, it is really hard to figure out what the next right thing to do is. In today’s episode, I am going to share some tools with you to use if you are feeling End-of-Year Overwhelm. I will show you how to triage what is truly i...
2021-11-2818 min
Your Business BoostHow to Choose the Right Coach for YouI talk a lot about the importance of accountability as a business owner. You can only go so far on your own and having that outside perspective and support is a sure-fire way to help you level-up and grow your business. All successful entrepreneurs are coached in some way - but choosing the right business coach can be quite a minefield. There are so many service providers out there offering the world so in today’s episode I am helping you cut-through the noise by sharing my tips on how to choose the right coach for you....
2021-11-2123 min
Your Business BoostBoost Your Business by Being a Podcast GuestOne of the best business growth strategies for me has been being a guest on other peoples’ podcasts. 9/10 times when I ask people how they found me, they say it is because they heard me speak on a podcast or event. Podcasts have exploded here in Australia but a lot of people don’t know how to approach a host about being a guest. What makes a good guest? How can I add the most value? This week’s guest is Christina Lenkowski - a podcast pitch pro. She loves helping underrepresented speakers and authors step in...
2021-11-1437 min
Your Business BoostHoliday Proof Your BusinessThe Christmas merch is in the shops, our calendars are filling up with festive catch-ups and the end of the year is now in sight. In today’s episode, I am showing you how you can holiday-proof your business so you can take a restful break this year. Taking these three simple steps now will enable you to step away and have a really well-earned break. We cannot sustain the lifestyle of 2021 and I will show you how it’s possible to recharge with the confidence that your business won’t be impacted by doing so. Holid...
2021-11-0724 min
Your Business BoostDemystifying Business LegalsToday’s guest is Tracey Mylecharane, my go-to for all things legal in mine and my clients’ businesses. Tracey’s mission is to empower and educate us to prevent the pain of legal mishaps. Her superpower is demystifying all things legal for small business owners. In our chat, she shares advice on: Getting our legals in order - what we need to make sure we are covered from a legal standpoint What you need to keep an eye out for as your business grows How legals help us get paid in our business Protecting your IP and...
2021-10-3129 min
Your Business BoostIs Your Business Financially Fit?In this episode of ‘Your Business Boost’ podcast I sit down with financial expert, best-selling author and speaker, Mel Browne. Mel and I have both seen first hand the pain that comes from not having your business finances in order. Mel acknowledges that there are so many reasons for this and she is here to change the narrative for women in business. ‘Most women are passion focused and find dealing with money uncomfortable. The money stories they hold for themselves also have a part to play. We may not realise we are carrying these money stories...
2021-10-2436 min
Your Business Boost5 Lessons from 5 Years in BusinessThis week I celebrate my business' 5th birthday and I am taking time to reflect on the biggest learnings from those 5 years. What I know now that I didn't know back when I started out. I am sharing my top 5 learnings with you today. I want to thank you for supporting my business and listening to this podcast. It means the world to me - without you I would not have a business. I love getting feedback so please get in touch at michelle@michellebroadbent.com.au and share how this episode has helped you. ...
2021-10-1726 min
Your Business BoostWhat Are You Known For?One of the most difficult things for anyone to define is “What are you known for?” - that unique value that sets you apart from everyone else. My guest, Nicole Hatherly’s superpower is unlocking this with the people she works with. She does this by aligning their vision, articulating their value and amplifying their voice to turn Invisible Experts into Thought Leaders. Nicole is sharing the goods with us today - this episode is like a mini masterclass in unlocking your signature value to create real impact. She has some really valuable resources with you to...
2021-10-1041 min
Your Business BoostBuilding a Successful Long Term BusinessWe can’t be what we can’t see and as business owners we are constantly on the lookout for women who have walked a path before us. What is it really like to build a long-term, sustainable business? My guest today is Jen Dugard has done just that. She has been in business for more than 13 years and over this time her business has evolved enormously - from being a trainer to training other fitness professionals to build and scale businesses that align with their values. Jen has done some things that many business owne...
2021-10-0325 min
Your Business BoostGet Set for Q4 SuccessAs we move into the final quarter of the calendar year, there is often a flurry of activity to ensure we “get it all done” before the end of the year. In today’s episode, I am sharing some tips that you can implement right now to set yourself up for success and finish the year on a high. For a detailed outline of my Quarterly Planning Process, go to Ep 15 of Your Business Boost podcast at www.michellebroadbent.com.au/podcast Michelle Broadbent Follow @michbroadbent on Instagram Conne...
2021-09-2615 min
Your Business BoostSurviving the School HolidaysSchool holidays are upon us and many of us are facing two weeks of blending kid-wrangling with running a business. In this episode, I am sharing tips to manage this time without feeling compromised - so that your business continues to function while you get to enjoy time with your children (no matter how much time that is). Michelle Broadbent Follow @michbroadbent on Instagram Connect with Michelle via email michelle@michellebroadbent.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-09-1919 min
Your Business BoostFinding Joy & Banishing BurnoutA common phenomenon that I see with the women I work with, my business buddies, my girlfriends and the other women in my life is that they are exhausted! For my guest, Dr Ali Young, this phenomenon is all too familar. She is on a mission to help mum’s reclaim and reset their health and inject more joy into their days. Ali is the founder of Unfck Motherhood - an online community and resource hub to support women all over the world to choose themselves. In this episode, she shares really simple st...
2021-09-1226 min
Your Business BoostBaby Proofing Your BusinessToday’s guest is Hannah Statham, founder of Media Mortar, a content marketing agency based in Brisbane. Last year I had the privilege of supporting both Hannah and her husband Chris as they prepared their businesses for the arrival of their gorgeous daughter Penny. In our chat Hannah talks about how she went about how she weaned herself off her business, setting it up to succeed without her and how she did it on her own terms. And succeed it did! But I will let Hannah share the wins with you herself. Hannah has some fant...
2021-09-0554 min