Raspberry Tea PodChat: Recent Episodes
Claire Taylor
Three Yorkshire birds, all self-employed, talking business, fun and being female. Men will love this too. Featuring Clare Froggatt of Make a Brew Branding Agency and Jo Squires and Claire Taylor of Raspberry Flamingo Copywriting & Content Marketing
This is the 100th episode of the Raspberry Tea podchat. And, its our last. This is a really positive move for us, and we hope you'll see it as that too. Hear what we've loved about our podcasting experience, what we hope you've enjoyed... and what we're all up to next. Thank you for being with us on our journey.
Whether its images of you or your logo, they all represent your brand. Keeping your brand consistent with your personal image is a great trick if you can manage it so that you don't drastically have to change when representing your business. Of course, we end up talking about all sorts of things linked to image, colour analysis, dress and hair style and much, much more... but its why you love our podchats isn't it!
January is a strange month. Some people come out of the 'traps' and sprint ahead. Others warm up gently. As Jo would ask, are you going to be a tortoise or a hare this year? There isn't a right or wrong, it all comes down to what's best for you. Out of the three of us we have a tortoise, a hare, and a hare who is going to try to be a tortoise... can you guess who is who?
Oh my goodness.... from wombles, to eye surgery, to puppies, to comedians, to humour in general... this podchat wanders all over the place... if you want a giggle this week then this is the only thing you'll need to listen to. Two out of the three of us are incapable of speech by the end... this really is one not to miss.
Blue Monday - no way... its Raspberry Monday.... The second week in January is traditionally a week people tend to feel a little fed up. Christmas is out of the way. The weather's rubbish. Its dark and cold and payday can seem a long time away. But, its also the start of a brand new shiny year and chapter in everyone's life and business. So, how do we all pull ourselves up when we realise we're feeling a little blue? Here's how the three of us do it.
Do you set yourself up for a fail with New Year's resolutions or goals which are just impossible to achieve? Or do you plan carefully and thoroughly? Do you know what you want to achieve this year but can't put timescales on how or when, as there are too many variables? We all do it differently... but the one thing we all ensure is that if life happens and things change, we're kind to ourselves. What plans and goals do you have for 2022?
Christmas food, traditions, advent calendars.... what are you up to this year? Are you a business owner who doesn't get to go to a Christmas party, or do you go to an organsied one or maybe you get together with other business owners and have your own? And of course... Yorkshire puddings!!! Do they belong on a Christmas dinner or not??? Oh its the most wonderful time of the year...
How do you know if you are providing the service your customers want? Often as business owners we are far too close to actually be able to think like our prospective customer. Making changes to your businesses services and procedures can be a really scary time. It can also raise the feelings of 'imposter syndrome'. Becky has some fantastic examples and experiences which might just make working 'on' your business and implementing changes easier. Find out more: https://www.unimaxsolutions.com/customer-journey
If you're not sitting in front of someone, just how do you put your personality over? After all, people buy from people don't they! Nicky Pattinson is the absolute authority in how to make someone feel as though they're immediately in your inner circle and want to buy/do business with you. But be warned - shes addictive! And if the last two years have got to you and you're not sure who you are any more, just check out what online and in person workshops Nicky has coming up.
When do you put the tree up? Do you shop early or late? Yorkshire puddings with Christmas dinner or not? Brandy or rum sauce? Every family does Christmas differently don't they. Traditions are formed ... but sometimes we have to change them due to outside forces. A very frank chat about all things Christmas!
The good, bad and the ugly. Group coaching or 1-2-1? We've experienced them all. Can international coaching work? One of us doesn't like being told what to do or being held accountable, so coaching is more or less a no no... but hiring a consultant who will look at the individual business and the owner's preferences and tailor the service to them may just be the right solution. This podchat is a fantastic summary of business coaching and what to consider before jumping in.
Are you someone who is inspired by everything around you? One of us is. Or do you feel inspiration in certain settings outdoors? Do other people inspire you to do better, or form new ideas for yourself and your business? We're all very different with our inspiration - creativity - ideas... whatever your want to call it and, believe it or not, even an 8 foot tall bear can inspire!
The three of us have all had surgery - some elective and some emergency... In the worst case scenario there's been a complete change of business, but, in the main, surgery has led to slight adjustments to how we work for a short period. Illness can be slightly more disruptive if its sudden - particularly over the last couple of years!. What's your experience been like? (Sorry about the giggling - we do enjoy ourselves recording these podchats for you!)
We all love a good laugh, its good for our health. But why do people make jokes in the darkest moments? If people make fun of themselves is it out of insecurity or self-assurance? How come some people are just funny and other's really not? And, what does life experience have to do with what we find funny?
Your age may well define your understanding of climate change. The younger you are the more you are likely to understand. We were once told to use as little electricity as possible - now we're told to power our cars with it. We were once told to buy diesel vehicles, now they're going to be banned. Do we really have the facts around climate change?
People can see you as being confident even when you feel like a nervous wreck! So, the question is... is confidence an inside job or just what others perceive of you?
Do you simply post what you want to on social media without thought, are you either careful because of what someone might think, or are you deliberately disruptive and controversial and not care what anyone thinks? Do you only post positive aspects of your life? Or do you show it 'warts and all'? Does how people perceive you matter?
You hear it a lot don't you. If you love what you do, it doesn't feel like work! And it's very true. But sometimes it's not what you actually do but the outcome for others that's your driver. And, if you're stuck in a job just to pay the bills at the moment, we give you our suggestions for changing your situation.
Jo and her mum have gone through a nightmare with a contractor at their new house. Clare had a nightmare with her caravan. How you handle situations whether business, personal, or material goods, will have a massive impact on your life and sometimes you have to stop punishing yourself because others have caused a situation.
Being in control of our own minds is so much easier than understanding what the latest software update is going to do... so why do we hear so often "its just who I am"... "oh you know what Im like". Well no actually. You decide your every action and so keeping your mind positive, fresh and updated is essential.
Changing the format of your email signature, implementing a booking link to your diary, taking social media out of your day... there are so many ways to make small changes that make a HUGE difference to your working day. Here are some of ours. What are yours?
Ooo this is good! Yes, you should always do your best at school, but remember that exam results don't really have much bearing on what you can achieve in life. From a parent's responsibility to encourage. Through to listening skills and being able to hold a conversation. One action packed podchat!
Depending on your stage of business and the size of your business, how you fit business development in may vary - BUT it is vitally important you never take your eye off the ball... even when you have so much work on it feels overwhelming. We have different ways of implementing time to work on the business - and we've all tried different strategies at different times, some that worked and some that really didn't! At the moment we all feel like what we're doing at the moment is working for us as individuals - but who knows how long that will last!
Why, as adults, do we limit our enjoyment and achievements? Puppies are always happy, always go for what they want. They show their emotions without fear. They will try and try again to get what they want. They don't care if they have a bad hair day. They don't care what they look like and whether their friends look like them, are smaller or bigger, are a different colour or have longer or shorter fur. We should be more like puppies!
We all once networked in person and then suddenly it stopped! Some people took to the online meetings and others were never seen again. Now the option of both is available which camp do you sit in? All face-to-face? All online? Or a hybrid approach with a little bit of both? It's quite interesting that whilst we all end up in the same place, its for quite different reasons!
Over the last year or so many businesses have had to adapt... but will the one's that haven't survive now things are opening back up? With families investing in pub sheds and used to entertaining at home, will local pubs who don't have a food offering remain open? Collaboration seems the best way to go, but will local business owners have that foresight to look into possibilities?
Are you someone who can totally switch off from your business and then back on again at the drop of the hat? Or does it take time for you to wind down and then get back into it after a holiday? And, what about holidays over the next couple of years - will you be taking any? Do you need to get away to completely switch off - or do you still check your phone and emails? Its so interesting how people are so different.
Oh wow! This is our thing. Whether its images, words, SEO, educational content, promotional content... we could talk for days on this (you'll be pleased to know we didn't - in fact, we were quite concise for us!) Why is content so important? What purpose does content have? And, why shouldn't tell people what you want to! Platforms... repurposing... gosh we cover the lot!
Jo is now officially known as the Midlife Clarity Coach. Corporate life left Jo feeling like she didn't really know who she was anymore and she's been on a journey of self discovery for the last 18 months... now she's ready to launch herself into the world doing what she knows is the right path for her, helping others along the way. Don't worry though she's still with Raspberry Flamingo and these podchats.
This podchat is THE perfect example of distractions - it was supposed to be about managing distractions at work and somehow puppies kept making an appearance! Are distractions bad? Not necessarily. Should you avoid them at all costs? Not necessarily. Some will be out of your control and so its all about how you respond rather than trying to control.
One of us doesn't sleep well at all... the other two have their own patterns... how does sleep affect us in our everyday lives? If you're tired can you speak normally? Do you crave certain foods? Can you nap or have a lie in? And where does alcohol come in all this??? What a topic!
Over the last year the price of puppies has gone through the roof. Rescues are getting hundreds of applications for each dog. For those families genuinely looking for a dog to join them right now, its tough! But will all this change as people head back into the office and are able to go on holiday again? Hear our experiences as two of us have been looking for a rescue dog.
Many business owners consider their brand to be their company's logo - but that imagery is simply one tiny element of what makes up your brand. Clare F is a branding expert and works with clients in the UK and globally. If you're interested in developing your businesses brand in a positive and consistent way, then this is a podchat you can't afford to miss!
Depression and anxiety are something we've experienced at different times of life, for different reasons. One of us long term. Its fabulous to think the world has changed drastically now - in terms of mental health being much more widely understood... but the pandemic has highlighted issues for many people who may not have felt they've suffered in the past. A very honest chat about our experiences...
Some people are naturals in front of the camera, whilst others really aren't. Its not necessarily about how you look or if you feel the image or video is good... for some people its about being out there for the world to see. All three of us have very different feelings on this one - its not a therapy session honestly - even though Claire feels like it is...
Most people have done it... let someone push the boundary only to find that they push it even further the next time! How important is it that as individuals or businesses that we keep our own interests and values and not let someone influence them? But what happens if the other party has no interests and doesn't want any personal space? And if it comes to it, is it easier to get end a business relationship than a personal one?
Strategic partnerships with other business types, collaborations with similar businesses, and service swaps - do you do them? Many people are wary - sometimes for good reason... But they can all be of great advantage to your business growth if handled correctly. Is the competition really competition? Does it all come down to your mindset? Is it different for different types of business and the stage of growth its in? There's never just one angle to anything is there! Join us as we chat it all through!
Do you love To Do lists or hate them? Do you have a top level goal list or a broken down task list? How do you feel if you don't achieve everything you set out to do? Are you easily distracted? We all have very different approaches to lists and organisation - and of course the chat goes onto working patterns, away from to do lists - but is brought back swiftly into line by Clare F! Hands slapped!
Packaging your products or services can be great for the customer - they're easy to buy and they know exactly what they're getting. But sometimes the package can be too rigid. However, looking at it from the other side - if the package doesn't fit then perhaps you're not that businesses ideal client! The approach to packages can depend on the size of the business - for example, broadband/phone/tv companies have a VERY different approach to an SME. Do you love or hate having to choose a package?
The fear of failure is acknowledged... you can sense it, you worry what others will think of you... its a conscious thought pattern. However, the fear of success feels unnatural - why on earth would you fear achieving what you know you want to achieve??? What you've set your sights on. That vision you can see so clearly in your head. Well, it turns out its a sub-conscious thought pattern you don't even know you're experiencing. You may even have achieved the success you were looking for but still fear it - causing you to self sabotage and destroy your own success! No one wants that. We should all be as successful as we wish to be.
You may know what you should do, but its not always easy to actually do it. From pets to people ... business relationships to personal... Sometimes doing the right thing can break your heart and sometimes it could lead to you being worried about what others will think of you. Claire has a 'what if?' rule to help make those big pivitol decisions that could go either way... Do you always find it easy to do the right thing?
The Sarah Everard case has highlighted this issue massively. Positive conversations are happening between men about appreciating the feelings of women being out alone. Are there ways women can feel safe? Should women need to take precautions or change their behaviour to remain safe? Will men crossing the road rather than walking behind a lone woman, or approaching her directly, help that woman feel safe? Is there an answer at all? We don't believe there's a one solution to fit all. So many different things come into play including the area you live in, the time of day/night, etc.
That interview! Taking all the 'is it true', 'is it not true' questions out of it ... what does it boil down to? Two things: the British press and the fact that the royals are not allowed to be a normal family and are not looked after in the way they should be. Controversial? Some people will agree with our views and some won't. We try and look at it from every angle but there will be angles we have no idea even exist because we are only shown what the media (yes even the Oprah interview was edited and not live) want us to see!
Music has played a massive part in many people's lives. It can lift spirits, it can remind of us of the past, it can be reflective and it can bring joy. In this podchat we discuss concerts (good, bad and the ugly), what music means to us, and more. How countryside and birdsong can relax us. So many different things can make you relax.
We're not talking being selfish or treading on others to get what you want... more the fundamentals of knowing that you're a good person and finding little pockets of time for yourself. Will life ever throw anything at you which you can't handle? We don't believe it will for a number of reasons. If you're currently struggling with your situation, for whatever reason, this may just help raise your spirits and turn things around little by little.
How do you want to grow old? Gracefully or dis-gracefully. Do you want to go out quietly or making as much of a mark as you can? And... why is it older people appear to have no filter on what they say nor do they seem to care about how it affects those around them? This episode talks about the big events to come as we age, hair colour, funeral music... it would probably be easier to tell you what this episode doesn't talk about!
What is chemistry when it comes to two people meeting? Does it mean different things to different people? This podchat proves that it does. Is chemistry different for different types of relationships; romantic, personal, business? Have you ever really considered what chemistry is for you? Is it looks? Do looks matter? Is it personality? Does personality matter in a business relationship? Or are relationships, as Clare believes, a mixture of chemistry, physics and biology!
Whether its in person or in business, we grow when we step out of our comfort zones... but excuses can be created for anything. You can reason in your mind all the reasons you shouldn't do something - now or at all. But you have to recognise that they're excuses and have a word with yourself. However... what happens when they might not be excuses and its genuinely because the time isn't right? If you believe in Spirituality or the Law of Attraction then you will believe things will happen at the right time for you... so do you just sit back and wait?? And... how is Jo stepping out of her personal comfort zone tomorrow (or is that a different podchat completely??!!)
There's a bit of "woo" involved in this, but we don't think anyone could argue that every situation we deal with in life is temporary. he bad times certainly don't last and the good change too. There's nothing more certain in life than change happens... its how you deal with it that counts!
Most people have to start over at some point in life, whether it be personal or business. The three of us? Well we've probably all started over more times than most... but do you know what, Its lead us to where we are right now and that's amazing!
Wow. When episode one was recorded little did we know a global pandemic was just around the corner! What a year its been for everyone... but great things have happened too.
This has never been more important. Claire talks about her recent experience of having to invoke Lasting Power of Attorney orders and how important the will has been for her recent bereavement. We know its not a subject that everyone's comfortable with, but whatever your age and circumstances, please listen.
If money was no object what would your life look like? Or if you won millions on the lottery, what would change? Do you see money as the ultimate goal or a tool to enable choice in life? Where would you live? What would be the ultimate possession you'd treat yourself to? Would you travel? Oooo so many questions and quite a few different answers.
There are many names to describe the higher force - God (in all varieties), the Universe, Spirit, Angels... whatever you call it and them, what are your experiences? Do you believe? Do you see signs? Do you think these things come into play even with the people you get into relationships with? This is one of those episodes where it starts with one thing and all sorts end up being discussed!
How are you going to stand out of the crowd in your marketplace in 2021? Are you repackaging your business offering? Are you putting your prices up? Are you setting up a new business to run alongside your original or to migrate into. We have been planning massive changes since Q1 of 2020 to be implemented in Q1 of 2021... No quick fixes for us... planned and considered all the way. What about you?
Does a year have the power to be good to you? Or are you responsible? Do you make resolutions and stick to them? Do you believe in planning at all? And, what is the most important thing for anyone to strive for? We all have different approaches, but we all agree on the big issue!!!
No one could disagree with the statement that life has changed in 2020 - both personally and in business... but are these changes permanent? Is there an 'industrial revolution' happening? Will home workers ever go back into the office? Will people continue to shop online? Yes there have been major efficiencies but there are always people for whom that comes at a huge cost! And what about social contact? Do you want it back? We do!
Traditions, changes, advent calendars, dating till Feburary, parties, food, decorations, working or holiday... Christmas is different for everyone. Some have traditions, some love the festivities... others not so much.
Question, are they deliberately disrespecting you or is it the way you have perceived what they said? Do they know enough about you to know something may upset up? This is a complex subject with so many ways to look at it. Whether its disrespect in real life, on social media, from businesses, from people you know or complete strangers... the one thing we all agree on, if you feel its disrespectful take some form of appropriate action...
We all lead such busy lifes. How on earth do you keep up with your health and possibly eat well, let alone loose weight if you don't have time to put in to prep! Wow... what a discussion! From age, employment, routine, menopause, diabetes, happiness, unhappiness, focus... even gastric bands make an appearance in this chat!!
If your business is new its very easy to say yes to work that you didn't set out to do because you need to bring in money. But will this distract you from your desired niche? Its fine to say yes to something that you already know how to do, even if its not in your usual offering. Its not going to cost you anything. But if you have to get training and spend extra hours working out how for a 'one-off' job - should you do it? Results come from being focused. Now of course, an opportunity may come up which will transform your business for the better.... these subjects are never black and white are they!!
Its not always easy to not worry about the how... or the when.... but sometimes we have to. (How's that for a double negative!) The aim is to know what we want and to take action to work towards it, even if we don't know the exact process we're going to need to get the result. Some people feel they have to know every step before they start. But do you? We all have very different natural outlooks and behaviours on this one!
Self employment, business partners, network marketing - all very different but have many of the same requirements. MINDSET, is everything. ASKING for support, advice, and people to brainstorm your ideas with. PASSION and ENTHUSIASM for what you do are vital - that may sound obvious but its really not. And if you like routine, knowing what day you're going to get paid, and being able to turn off outside traditional office hours... consider staying employed!!!
You probably won't believe us if you're in your teens or 20s right now, but whats important to you now really won't be once you get into your 40s and 50. From soft gussets, to collecting nuts (Jo's cheeks were popping!!) From hoovers and long wearing materials!!! Seriously though... from your weight to being a selfish teen.. as you get older you just don't care a f*** any more!
Ok so we admit we're all romantics and so, of course, we initially said YES to this. But one of us had to play devil's advocate and ask some difficult questions to see if the other two would reconsider. Dagger-like piercing looks were shot across the screen at times... who would have thought a simple subject like this could have been so difficult to make a decision on
intertupt people scrolling - authenticity - don;t just post for reaction - wxamples from us - lego, dolly, pink Ooo controversial.... but then that's the point of disruptive marketing... it has to stop you in your tracks and make you want to read, watch or listen! The thing is some people, as with all things, take a theory and don't think the consequences through before trying it out. They get a reaction they were not expecting! For us our disruptive marketing is just who we are. One of us thinks we're Dolly Parton. The other loves Lego. And, well for the other one everything is pink... ooop sorry... I mean raspberry!
They always say don't go to the supermarket when you're hungry. We believe the same goes for making decisions when you're emotional! Having said that, huge life changing events tend to be very emotional and sometimes they happen to ensure we do change our lives and make new choices and decisions. Hmmm no one said this was straightforward did they! From leaving decisions to next day, to using negative emotions as a catalyst to make the huge decisions in life... as always we're brutally honest about what we have been through and how we try to live learning from experiences.
Guest appearance from the amazing Claire McGettigan (Noah's mum) Does your gut instinct sometimes tell you somethings not quite right? We would put money on the fact it does. But as human beings we don't always listen to our own gut instinct. When it comes to relationships with others, whether it be personal or business, we sometimes choose to overlook the red flags that are waving away frantically under our noses, because they don't suit our vision of what we want the relationship to be!!!!! From turbo relationships, to hearing Clare F spit her water out live on air... this is an episode not to be missed.
Are your shopping habits the same as before the Covid-19 pandemic? Or have you changed your preference from in person to online shopping? Online shopping has grown beyond anyone's expectations during 2020 - delivery companies say they're running about 3-4 years ahead of their business growth plans! But is online shopping for everyone? None of the three of us are huge in person shoppers but we used to be... when, how and why did our habits change? As a woman, does weight have anything to do with visiting clothes shops? Interesting!!!!!
What age do you start to change? Does age have anything to do with it at all? Everyone should grow as an individual - thats one theory... however, others are perfectly happy with their lives staying the same and feel fulfilled.
In our experience we're not the same person at 30 as we were at 21, and then someone different at 40... and at 50... well! There are some interesting stories between us... including how the Universe comes into play, at what point in our lives...
The employed usually think that if you're self-employed or own a company you can take as many days off and holidays as you want. Nothing could be further from the truth. Particularly in the first few years whilst getting established and growing your business. But whatever your employment status, 2020 has seen the travel industry hit possibly harder than any other, with many airlines reducing staff by approx 33% and grounding whole fleets of planes. People are still trying to get away, particularly celebrities, but with quarantine rules changing sometimes daily, nothing is guaranteed. Will it do the UK travel industry good. You would expect so as 'staycations' become en-vogue.
How do you define a 'friend'? Are your colleagues/associates really true friends? How do you know how they view you? We've all been bitten in different ways in the past with both colleagues, business associates and friends. We talk about some of our experiences. Also, is there a difference between how women and men define a friend? We suspect there is.
Noah Lomax took his life age just 15. His mum Claire gives us a very insightful interview about Noah's challenges with autism and being a gay teen. He was let down by the medical referral system hugely and not only has his family fought for changes to protect others, but they have raised tens of thousands of pounds to help a local charity, SAYIT, provide immediate counselling to LGBT+ teens who desperately need support. Claire Taylor knows Noah and his mum, Claire, from primary school as Noah went to school with Claire T's daughter. If you would like to donate to the Noah Lomax fund the link is https://localgiving.org/fundraising/noahlomaxfundsayit/
Often all we hear is develop a group on social media. And there's nothing wrong with doing just that, but a group is a SERIOUS investment in terms of time, seven days a week. A group also doesn't help you capture visitors to your website so you can build a relationship with those who aren't ready to buy from you immediately (which is often a very high percentage of traffic to your site). Email Marketing can sort all those issues. But we know the thought of email marketing can be overwhelming... even though its not in reality.
Everyone's experienced it for sure. You pop a status, image, or saying, on social media and someone reacts in a way you never expected. How do you, or should you, avoid this? Should you be careful about what you post? How do you react to people who take something the wrong way? And, what about those people who simply post for attention... aren't they annoying!
We all have working days when we're too tired to function. How do we manage to get through them? Do different people use different strategies? The three of us do. But, there's one main message here ... it happens to everyone so be kind to yourself when it does!
It's natural to see everything from our own perspective and life experience. But that can cause us HUGE problems. How many times has someone you've met disappointed you, as they weren't what you thought? Yup. Its happened to us all. It happens a lot, particularly with romantic relationships. We meet someone and 'think' they will be who we expect and wantthem to be. Sadly, more often than not, they're not!
As believers in the Universe we KNOW everything happens when the time is right. We can provide so many examples to back this up... its scary. From relationships to business, to software systems... the list goes on. Whether you believe in the Law of the Attraction, have spiritual beliefs... or are a total skeptic... this is an interesting listen.
It may be a client or it may be a family member or friend. When someone needs you all the time, where do you draw the line? In business, how much time and knowledge do you give away for free? How much energy is someone allow to sap? Interesting how we all approach this very differently. Really differently in fact!
The medical one, not the swear word! Most people are affected by Cancer in their family. Its happening to one of use right now as we record this podchat. ‘Gladys and her pips' are on the way out though. Well... you have to try and make it a little more bearable don't you... Not an easy subject for everyone, we appreciate, but the more people talk about experiences the more people are helped and realise they're not alone.,
We all know its stressful. Its something most of us go through at least once, if not a number of times. What have your experiences been? Have your removal team arrived and you've still not packed ....? We have! Organised or not, the move has to happen when agreed! Oh the stories!
So lockdown in the UK is starting to be relaxed as we record. So far someone who lives alone is allowed to 'bubble' with another household. But otherwise the 2m rule in public places still stands. Dispite this the UK news has reported gatherings of 6000 people - slightly illegal. And, whilst people are respecting the 2m distance when queuing to get into shops - once you're in, its a free for all! Some shops were reported to be tethering people together at at 2m distance - turned out to be a joke, but one of us believed it! Its all sensible and crazy at the same time!
Are you a routing loving person? Does it work for you to be strictly organised? The three of us are very different indeed when it comes to productive times of the day, routines - for anything, not just for business. Should we be more organised or would that take the fun out of life for us? And if you are organised, just how far do you take it in your personal life!!!
Sometimes we stay in situations, thought patterns and behaviours which no longer serve us - but we have no idea that that's the truth. It can sometimes be very hard to be honest with ourselves due to the upheaval and changes to life that could result. Gut instinct plays a huge part in recognising that something just isn't right. Identifying exactly what that is can be even harder. We've all been there and, as always, we'll be honest with you about it!
Being online can be a mixed experience. There are some keyboard warriors who are nasty to others for the sake of being nasty. However, there are many positive platforms and a lot of love and support shared. Listen to us giving our honest accounts of our experiences.
The world has been forced to adapt rapidly to Covid-19 and lockdowns. At first there was sheer overwhelm when all meetings and networks went virtual. But, now things have settled down a little the positives are shining through. Less travel time and cost. More productivity. In some instances, more fun. Have a listen and see what we now think... will we stay virtual long term?
How you were raised has a huge impact on your relationship with money. Have you ever even thought about it? The ladies have. From very different money backgrounds as children, hear their experiences as adults.
When your head is bursting full, how do you manage to take care of yourself and your mental health? With the world in the uncertain times of Covid-19 this is more important than ever for everyone. In this episode the ladies discuss their different experiences - and one of them just sleeps for 48hours at a time!
Pivot changes happen in business and everyday life. They're not always easy to accept as being needed, but we all have to make them at some point. Do you embrace change or hate it? It's usually one or the other. In this episode the ladies discuss business pivot changes and also everyday thinking pivot changes.
The world is in lockdown. Nothing is as it was before. Even though its business as usual, everything has changed. How people are reacting is changing daily. The virtual world has exploded. In this episode the ladies discuss how each one of them are coping and it's certainly not plain sailing!
When and in what circumstances do we think differently. As you’ll hear the three of us think VERY differently- and I’m not sure one of us is normal at all!!
We’re bombarded by information and actually many of us go seeking it. But once you’ve got it all, is it really necessary to implement it all .. or should you pick and choose what you do.
Was there a difference in the past? Is there a difference now? Or is everyone individual and do it there own way? Our special guest Russ Thompson gives his views.
In a world of automation, can communications be automated so that everyone gets the same message? Nooooo. Everyone reads and hears and sees from their own perspective and that might be very different to what you are saying.
Maggie or puppy syndrome ... do you get all excited about new people, new courses, new books, new tv programmes.... ? Clare does. Jo sometimes does. Claire doesn’t - well not externally at least!
What’s the right approach and the best skills when meeting a new contact for a “discovery” meeting. Good. Bad. And, maybe at times ugly!
Is it new? Apparently not! But what is it? Do you feel you have it? Why do you allow yourself to feel it? Some of us do and others can’t comprehend feeling that way.
How does thinking about being 50 affect you? Do you physically change? Do you mentally change?
A chat about feeling positive or negative. We know it impacts on mental health as well as everyday life. If you can just get to 51% positive, things will start to change!
As a business owner you’re emotionally involved in your business. You also know all the technical details. So, are you too close to know what your ideal customer wants to know and hear.
Some people hate the phrases but no one can prove that feeling positive and thinking positively does not have a positive impact in business and in your personal life.
Business coaches tell us we should be up at 5, hitting the gym, mediating, goal setting ... all before being at your desk by 8am! We disagree! We successfully work to our own schedules.