Self Belief Unsquashed

#27 Sarah Hackett - What is your personal brand

Sarah Hackett is the Marketing Director of branding agency ‘Brand Jam’. She is also an old uni pal of mine. We chat about all things branding and ‘staying real’. Sarah gives great examples as well as key insights and actionable tips. What is at the heart of good branding - personality, passion and practicality.
 

#26 Mark Schaefer - Build your 'Like-Minded Island'

Mark Schaefer believes in humane marketing. He isn’t into telling people what to do – but he does want to us to explore the possibility that the idea that today the customer is the marketer – and you have to find ways to help them do their job as a marketer. Mark suggests we build and find our ‘Like-Minded Islands’ – a human connection approach that  doesn’t need to be complex.

#25 - Dominique Geary - Self-belief without memes and ‘must do’ stuff

The story of how a personal trainer went from running a gym to telling people not to go to the gym! Dominique is the founder of the ‘Anti-Fitness Project’ – and you can’t get more real than this fascinating individual. Are we being drawn into messages that go against our natural real-ness? This chat is about life and business – a must listen.

#24 Oliver Tidman - What's in a name? Let's get real about IP

In the enthusiasm and overwhelm of setting up a business – some basic housekeeping can be overlooked – like protecting your company name. Oliver gives legal advice to entrepreneurs and start-ups – so why not take full advantage of his insight and advice in this chat. Practical but in no way boring.

#23 Nick Hixson - Plan for real Life-Work Balance

Nick Hixson – a business enabler who loves helping people. He believes in shifting from Work/Life balance to Life/Work balance – and in this episode he shares the why and how of this shift. This chat is packed with humour, bog-standard human stuff and high-level insights, practical actions and loads of fascinating references.

#22 Carol Glover - Advantages of growing your Maverick Mindset

Carol Glover describes herself as The Maverick Maker – she helps others cultivate aspects of a ‘Maverick Mindset’. In this episode we talk about what that means and how it helps us and others. Carol also touches on inter-generational sharing and the ‘brain in our stomach’!

#21 Mark Struczewski - Time for some self-discipline? How and why!

Mark Struczewski helps people be productive in a distracted world– and we all need to be productive! Learn how Mark found himself where he is and get his good meaty tips and tactics – nothing fluffy about this episode. Just get on with it and listen. From micro-breaks to delegating to downtime – he has you covered.

#20 Marie-Claire Ashcroft - FFS Be Yourself! Start with your Profile Pic

Professional Rebel Marie-Claire Ashcroft shares her story and reminds us that a picture speaks a thousand words. She describes herself as a Moment Capturing Goddess (i.e. photographer) and Happiness Ninja on a mission to help people feel happier and realise how awesome they really are. She inspires people, who feel they don’t belong to remember who they are and find their place in the world - and grab life by the balls! Insights and tips abound in this episode.

#19 Dave Brown - Who's kidding who? A 'Make it Real' Long Conversation

Dave Brown calls out bulls**t! Sometimes, you need to be less loyal and tenacious. Sometimes you need to be more honest with yourself. Sometimes you need to go back and sort out unfinished business. Sometimes you need to be a bit more childish.

#18 Jules White - How about your unique human proposition?

Jules White – founder of Live it Love it Sell it reminds us of two things – and more! Firstly – we have choices. Secondly – sales is not a thing to fear, it is something we can learn to love if we reframe it into ‘them wanting’ rather than ‘us pushing’! Lovely conversation encompassing the highs and lows of Jules’s journey and her very real insights to help stop your fear of selling.