Self Belief Unsquashed

#51 Andrea Rainsford - Making sense of life and SEO

Andrea Rainsford describes herself as the SEO Angel - she loves to help. She talks jargon-free and straight about visibility. No SEO mystery and myth. In this episode you also have a story of burn out, massive physical challenge and recovery - yes it is inspiring.

#50 Eleanor Goold - Be You - Understand Them

Eleanor Goold is a straight talking business owner with a sense of humour and a fascination with human psychology. You are in for a great listen. We cover the core ingredients of what it is that engages and persuades. We throw out some of the hype and faff and get back to basics - like curiosity and doing what you do. A few classy references along the way.

#49 Anthony Story Part 1 - Why do we do what we do

If you like human stories and going a little deeper to explore our human drives - you will love this conversation with Anthony Story - director of Silicon South and all round fascinating human. This is part 1 of 2 - there was so much to explore. We start with talking about the power of community which takes us to objectivity and subjectivity - which leads to... just listen.

#48 Catherine Williams - It takes a team to build a book

Catherine Williams gets quietly enthused about things like fonts! If you didn't consider their power before you will after this. Catherine makes books beautiful and easy to read - she knows that to make a book work it takes more than your words - it takes a team. Having been in the publishing world since non-digital days - she has a deep understanding of her craft. These tips and ideas apply to more than writing a book.

#47 Peter Jenkins - Be Curious and keep writing

I challenge you to listen to this without smiling lots. Freelance copywriter Peter Jenkins has a warm smile in his voice - and he paints stories that delight. He oozes enthusiasm for his craft and he is perfect example of the benefits of being constantly curious. He should inspire you to keep writing and finding your voice in those words.

#46 Jacqui Jagger - Are 'faffing' and Assumptions Stopping You?

Jacqui Jagger is a mindset and business coach and all round straight talker. She loves un-locking business owners!  We talk about the blockages that cause that locking - the 3 kinds of 'faffing' and the problems with assumptions and labels. We talk about gaining control in a uncontrollable world. Sorting the 'nuts and bolts' to get you 'motoring' as Jacqui says!

#45 Ben M Roberts - Building your credibility factor

Ben M Roberts (don't forget the 'M') has a very human, real approach to marketing. He calls out the buzzword-jargon and champions organic growth - earned credibility and engagement. We talk about the practical ways of growing your credibility through blogs, talks, books and interviews. Ben gets very enthused on the topic of leveraging the 'interview era'! 

Trisha Lewis - Getting Forensic with Fear of Rejection.

Just me rambling on! Well - short and sweet and hopefully thought-provoking.  I believe that there are various FIBs that stand between us and our REAL impact - (fears,illusions and baggage). I will do some unwrapping on some of these every now and then - this mini episode is on the fear of rejection - a big human thing!

#43 John Espirian - Interviewing the author of CONTENT DNA

What a treat! John is back! With his brilliant book on the brink of launching, we delved into the content of CONTENT DNA as well as his very REAL experience of what it takes to get a book from concept to launch. We talk about finding and staying true to your 'shape' - so the people you want to engage really get what you are about - and remember you. This is essential listening.

#42 Mark Kingston-Jones - Fun with purpose - happy humans make happy animals

Mark Kingston Jones has a fascinating business - team building with BITE. This episode includes power drills, mulled wine, monkey man-caves, Sun bears and reciprocity! Look how man layers there are when you explore human and animal behaviour - and mentoring and accomplishment.