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In this episode I'm chatting with Laura from Business with Flow about all things women's cycles.

Laura shares her deep knowledge and experience on the different phases in our cycles and how, as women in business, we can actually harness those different phases for different purposes.

We talk about period shame, how to navigate conversations at work and in life. We also took a dive into how the moon plays a roll in our menstrual cycles. It's not all woo woo, there's a real science behind it. So, if you're ready to start tapping into your cycle and begin running your business in complete flow this is the episode for you.

Connect with Laura:

@businesswithflow

https://www.businesswithflow.com/links/

Get in touch with Dom:

@socswell 

www.socialswell.com.au

I'm back after over a year off recording and there are some big things coming this season on the podcast. 

I'm looking outside the box at ways to tap in to your zone of genius, expand your potential and feel happier in business than ever before. 

I'll be covering everything from body consciousness to understanding your cycle and all the things in between and beyond. 

Let me know your thoughts and feedback as well as any suggestions for future episodes. 

You can reach me via email or on insta.

info@socialswell.com.au

@socswell

Do you struggle with tough conversations at work and in life? If your instinct is to avoid, ignore, bury your feelings and never speak up, you’re not alone.

And what happens when you don’t speak up? Typically patterns will continue to repeat themselves. Speaking your truth is easier said than done, but when you do lean in, the rewards can be huge. In this episode Social Swell owner and SEO copywriter, Dom Kimber speaks to Katrina McKechnie about the power of speaking into your experience. If you need to have a tough conversation or just want to enhance your personal growth in business and life - this episode is for you! Listen now.

Links:

www.socialswell.com.au

Follow: 

@socswell

Get in touch with Katrina:

Trinab84@bigpond.com

Get in touch with Dom:

info@socialswell.com.au

This month marks 1 year since Covid-19 hit Australia.

It was a whirlwind year for so many businesses but it was also a HUGE learning curve for us all.

We learnt:

⭐ How to diversify what we do

⭐ The importance of digital in a world in lockdown and beyond

⭐ That remote work IS possible with the right tools

But, where do we go from here?

How do we learn from the year that was?

I spoke to Amy Annetts Marketing about all of this and more in the latest episode of the Your Biz Podcast

Kim McCosker is the founder of 4 Ingredients which is now a formidable Australian publishing house.

With 37 cookbooks, tens of thousands of recipes, ebooks, apps and a developing range of kitchenware, 4ingredients has grown to become one of the most recognised and trusted food brands in Australia; with a reported 1 in seven homes owning a 4 Ingredients cookbook.

Like many of you, I’ve often thought about publishing a book. But what happens once you’ve finalised the manuscript? What are the next best steps? Is it better to try your luck with a publishing house or to self publish? In this episode, Kim shares her tips on all of this and more.

If you love this episode please leave a review or tag us on insta. We'll give you a shout out on stories. You'll find Kim @4ingredients and you'll find me @socswell. 

Working with your partner - total dream team …. or your worst nightmare?

The lovely Jo Violeta from Violeta Finance joins me on the Your Biz Podcast to chat about the ups and downs of going into business with your beau.

We talk about

➡️  Keeping relationship issues out of the office

➡️  Using each other’s unique skills to get the best results

➡️  Adapting to challenging times in business (hello 2020)

➡️  Deciding who will take the lead

Jo also shares some practical tips on running a successful business with your partner and some funny personal stories from her own entrepreneurial journey.  

This episode is absolutely perfect for anyone who is currently in business with their partner or thinking about taking the deep dive into a family-run biz ......

…….. or maybe you’re just curious about what it’s really like for couples who work together.

Either way, you're going to LOVE this episode.

What comes to mind when you think of business coaching? In this episode I’m joined by Coaching Australia Founder and CEO, Lisa Wandl.

Lisa is an absolute industry leader in the coaching world. While she started off in the same way as many as many of us have – leaving a corporate gig to follow her dreams of running her own business, she now works with top execs, famous footy players and global firms to help them discover and achieve their version of success.

If you are ready to ‘find your own gold and anchor into your true goals’ then listen up. We’re diving deep into what it really means to succeed and how to get the most out of your own incredible and unique strengths.

Tune in as Lisa shares her own journey in business development and how she now helps others to strive for greatness and work towards a thriving and happy future.

Links:

www.socialswell.com.au

https://coachingaust.com/

https://coach-global.com/personnel/lisa-wandl/

Follow:

@socswell

https://au.linkedin.com/in/lisawandl

They say imitation is the highest form of flattery but when someone starts ripping off your work it can be more than a little bit annoying. I’m all about finding inspiration in others and keeping up with your competitors, but when someone starts copying your work word for word, pinching your designs straight from the page, or just blatantly using your work as theirs it can be detrimental to your business. So in this episode of Your Biz we’re talking about copycats: how to handle them, whether you should confront them and how to stop it killing your vibe.

Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest, and dare I say it….. Tik Tok. 

There is a smorgasbord of social media platforms out there that are just bursting with marketing potential.

But Social media isn’t quite as simple as it once was and if you’re feeling a bit flabbergasted with it all, you’re not on your own.

Selecting the right social platforms for your business, creating content that engages your audience, figuring out the best way to optimise your results…… well it has certainly left many a business person scratching their heads.

So, in this episode of Your Biz, I’m tackling social media strategy head-on.

Why you need a plan, what makes a good plan and how you put that plan into action.
Get your notepads out - it's a goodie 

Many of us are currently juggling business and the kids. And let’s be honest, it’s not easy.

Gone are the days of knowing our work schedules, when school starts and finishes, and having clear boundaries between work and family life.

For me having just one of my kids at home each day has meant lots of late nights at the computer, work on weekends, staying up late thinking about work and feeling guilty about not being totally present at work or with my kids.

In this episode, I chat to Shane Fixter from Teachers Australia about surviving homeschooling and getting work done.

We chat:

- Screen time

- Learning resources

- The ups and downs of balancing business and children at home

Shane Fixter is the Founder of Teachers Australia. His company has assisted government to provide Primary, Secondary and Tertiary students to parents, carers and community Support Programs since 2015. Teachers Australia is like Airbnb and Uber for teachers and students.

If any Primary, Secondary or Tertiary student in Australia is struggling with their learning or would like to supplement their current education, Teachers Australia allows its users to carefully select their own teacher and watch them travelling to their location using their app.

Since 2015, they have provided over 2000 hours of education to Aussie kids.

Students can track teachers directly to their location or learn online in the safety of their own home.

Teachers Australia donates 2% of every transaction back to kids in care and indigenous students to assist government in “CLOSING THE GAP” a major federal government initiative.

In light of the current COVID 19 situation, Shane has allowed everyone to use the Teachers Australia platform free of charge up until the June July school holidays.

website: https://www.teachersaustralia.com.au/

email:   info@teachersaustralia.com.au

https://www.instagram.com/teachersaustralia/

https://www.facebook.com/teachersaustralia/

Roz White joins me on the Your Biz podcast to talk about adapting during times of crisis.

As the owner of 5 independent grocery stores and key essential services for the community, Roz and her team had to move, diversify, and remodel to ensure the safety of customers and the delivery of goods during the #covid19 pandemic.

Tune in to this episode as we chat all things:

⭐️ collaboration and communication in crisis 

⭐️ team management and staff safety

⭐️ planning for the future beyond Covid.

Today I'm chatting to Executive Director, Executive Coach, Leader and Strengths Expert, Justin Clarke.

What do we mean when we talk about our strengths?

It's all to do with who are you and what makes you tick.

Did you know that statistically, there is no one else in Australia who has the same top five strengths as you do?  This makes your unique set of talents pretty special.

Tune in to learn:

- Whether there are certain types of people who are more likely to succeed than others?

- Do all CEO's and multi-millionaires have the same or similar strengths? 

- How can we enable our strengths and leverage our individual talents to succeed? 

- How can you use knowledge of individual strengths to build a dream team for your business?

About Justin

Executive Coach (Coaching Australia)

Executive Coach (LCP Global)

Gallup Strengths Coach

MBA and MSc in Strategic Focus

Australian Institute of Company Directors Graduate

Justin is a highly experienced Manager, Leader and Executive Coach with 30 years international Client and Supply-side experience. 

"As a current Executive Director, I have deep insights into the challenges facing professionals at multiple organisation levels, from associates through to C-suite. As an Executive Coach, I seek to leverage this knowledge and my deep Strengths to enable the potential and success of those I work with - transforming people and organizations from being good to being great.

With a natural strategic orientation, I am passionate about helping my clients to deeply understand their unique talents and value; to leverage this self-awareness to define aligned outcomes; and to put in place effective implementation plans, to enable their attainment.

The most successful people know who they are and intentionally use what they have to achieve the things they want to achieve”

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