Absolute Business Mindset
307 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis podcast will interview entrepreneurs, business owners, career-ists, and authors. We will delve into their journey to success, key life milestones and go deep into their area of expertise. There will be a focus on the start-up period of these entrepreneurs to gain insight for my audience. Get ready to learn from others successes and failures.
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Interview with Elizabeth Barry - speaker, author and compassionate leader
April 26, 2020 19:22 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This podcast is an interview with Elizabeth Barry, we talk about her origin story which includes dance. Her 20 years in business, her books with 3 more book releases in 2020 and 2021. We talk about her coaching in developing successful leaders and her experience in TedX events. She also has a podcast called Beyond Ego and we talk about her Consultancy agency. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
WFH Series Part 8 - Clear desk policy
April 23, 2020 19:32 - 8 minutes - 5.66 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This is part 8 of the working from home series, this podcast is about keeping a clear desk policy at home. Turn your work laptop off at the end of the day and open up in the morning. Make a divide between work time and leisure time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Be more kind
April 22, 2020 21:12 - 5 minutes - 3.73 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This is a simple message, so listen to this podcast, it is about being more kind. Do this simple message to colleagues, co-workers, juniors, bosses, family and friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
WFH Series - Part 7 - Fresh air
April 20, 2020 19:59 - 6 minutes - 4.52 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This is the 7th part of the working from home series, I talk today about how to get fresh air and sunlight into your WFH habits, it is so important for productivity and mental health. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Skills for management
April 19, 2020 18:52 - 10 minutes - 6.9 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This podcast is the key skills you need to be a manager. This podcast is for an employee or a business owner, you need to be a manager at certain times. Follow this 8 step process and you will the master managerial makeup. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
As an entrepreneur don't over reach yourself
April 18, 2020 19:01 - 7 minutes - 5.06 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. As an entrepreneur you need to be careful not to over reach yourself. You may have loads of ideas and focus on many but this will lead to failure. You need to focus on one, two or three things to get great at it. Only once you are great can you systemise and outsource it to others. The curse of the entrepreneur is lack of focus. So you forward with laser focus and deliver greatness. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out i...
WFH Series - Part 6 - Learn a new skill
April 16, 2020 19:51 - 4 minutes - 3.45 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This episode of the working from home series is about learning a new skill in the time you would usually be commuting. Why don't you listen to my podcast in the morning and evening or learn to play guitar. Learning a new skill uses parts of your brain which isn't used with any other tasks. Use this time for you advantage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
WFH Series - Part 5 - Check your Wifi
April 13, 2020 19:38 - 4 minutes - 3.27 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This is part 5 of the working from home series, today I'm talking about Wifi and checking you have a decent Wifi router and booster for your house of flat. I hope you are enjoying this series, these are my thoughts on how to make your home environment effective and productive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
5 steps to success and leverage the system
April 12, 2020 19:30 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. I have reviewed my notes from years ago and I have found some thoughts which I think it really important in our current pandemic climate. The first section of the podcast is 5 steps to success and the second section is how you leverage the system. This hopefully will inspire you to deliver greatness in this different time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
WFH series - Part 4 - Dress to impress
April 09, 2020 19:23 - 5 minutes - 3.5 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. Next part of my working from home series is to dress for work. This means that you prepare yourself ready for work. Don't wear your pyjamas for work, it is the wrong mindset. Dress to impress to be productive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The new normal in lockdown
April 08, 2020 19:31 - 9 minutes - 6.46 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This short podcast is about the normal we are living in. I talk about my concern for people who have been made redundant and furloughed. Then I discuss my experience of working from home and the uncertainty of what my employer will do in short or medium term. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
WFH series - part 3
April 06, 2020 19:44 - 5 minutes - 3.84 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This is part 3 of my WFH series, this is the positivity of exercise for your mental and physical health. There are 4 types of exercise which you can do in lockdown. Enjoy the episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Interview with Suzanne Doyle-Morris
April 05, 2020 20:09 - 55 minutes - 38 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This is an interesting interview with Suzanne Doyle-Morris, she has 25 years experience in gender balance in the workplace. We discuss gender inequality, coaching women in business, her books and setting up InclusIQ Institute. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
WFH Part 2 - Video conferencing
April 02, 2020 18:49 - 7 minutes - 5.02 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. You must use video conferencing in this current pandemic. I think it is a valuable tool to connect with friends, colleagues and clients. I talk through the your different options for video conferencing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
NEW SERIES - Working from home hints and tips
March 30, 2020 20:03 - 3 minutes - 2.69 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This is a new series about working from home hints and tips. This will release every Monday and Thursday in the UK evening. I will talk you through my experiences and ideas about making working from home not just possible but a thriving environment. This will go for the next 3 months. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Interview with Chris Prefontaine - Real Estate Guru
March 29, 2020 19:41 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This week is an interview with Chris Prefontaine, we discuss his 30 years of experience in real estate or property. We talk about what is the 2 best strategies for new investors to prioritise and how to recession proof business. Also, the differences between investing in commercial and residential. This is a fascinating conversation about property and how to best leverage your time to make profits. See acast.com/privacy for pr...
My update from coronavirus
March 28, 2020 23:19 - 6 minutes - 4.36 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This is my update on the coronavirus in the UK. It is tough times with social distancing and self isolation but try to find some positives. It might be spending time with your kids or a Zoom call with your mates. We all in business need to think about pivoting and self-education. Build your skills and knowledge in this time and make the best of working from home. Stay safe and well guys! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-...
Living in the past, present and future
March 25, 2020 22:28 - 5 minutes - 3.88 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This is my personal view on the differences between people living in: the past = depression the future = anxiety the present = the place to be See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Leadership styles - my analysis of different leadership styles
March 22, 2020 20:40 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. I have spoken a couple of times about the different leadership styles, this podcast will give you insight into the different styles which are relevant in business, politics, sport and government. You should listen and decide which one are you? Or which one you boss is. I found this fascinating to research because people accept leaders style without understanding their strengths and weaknesses. See acast.com/privacy for privacy...
T.H.E Future
March 18, 2020 17:21 - 4 minutes - 2.88 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This is my view on how to be a being a positive business owner, entrepreneur or employee, you need to follow these 4 steps: 1) Truth 2) Honour 3) Ethics 4) The Future See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
My take on the coronavirus
March 17, 2020 17:52 - 6 minutes - 4.5 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This podcast is my view on the coronavirus, I think there are three take aways: 1) you need to buy stocks and shares now 2) personal hygiene is so important, wash your hands 3) as a leader you need to lead in this difficult time See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A different view on sales - consultative sales
March 15, 2020 18:05 - 8 minutes - 6.03 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. I will talk you through the different approach to sales, using consultative sales methodology. I will discuss how to be unique, build rapport, knowing your industry and not being pushy sales. I hope you enjoy this, I think it is a game changer for anyone who is in consulting. This is your go to approach to sales. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly and the Future
March 12, 2020 21:27 - 3 minutes - 2.15 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This is my own theory of the good, the bad, the ugly and the future of any project, product or service. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Projects will always cost you more and take more time
March 09, 2020 21:25 - 3 minutes - 2.44 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. I have been running a property project and I have found that it has cost me more money than I expected and it is taking longer than I thought. This is the reality of life and projects. Always plan a contingency in a project, it will save you further down the line. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Interview with Rebecca Longman - business psychologist
March 08, 2020 19:57 - 51 minutes - 23.4 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This is a long format podcast interview with Rebecca Longman. We talk about her early career in business administration, business psychology and her new initiative 'Love to Work'. Rebecca originated in Newcastle but has lived in London and New York. We discuss her role as a consultant for corporates, working on employee engagement. This is a varied interview and I hope you enjoy it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...
Quick history of podcasts
March 05, 2020 18:12 - 3 minutes - 2.69 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This quick podcast is about the brief history of podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Quick guide to finance
March 03, 2020 20:23 - 3 minutes - 2.49 MBA quick podcast on finance, I talk about the differences between sales, revenue and profitability. How to increase your sales and revenue and the tricky way to increase you profitability. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Interview with Steven Kuhn - combat vet, business consultant and author
March 01, 2020 19:28 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This podcast is an interview with Steven Kuhn, he is an army veteran, business consultant, author and presenter of HIT show. In this interview we cover a lot of subjects, Steven has had a varied career, he tells stories that you may not believe but it is all true. He is truely a humble alpha and he talks about this in his course/program. He has worked in many different areas after leaving the US army. He has been involved in 30+ ...
I'm flipping the 5 questions at the end of my podcast. I answer those questions
February 27, 2020 20:12 - 5 minutes - 3.69 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. I am turning the tables on myself, to try something different. I now ask 5 questions at the end of my podcast interviews, and I flip if that I answer those questions. The questions are below: Best decision? Best advice? Who helped you most in your career? Any regrets? What are you most proud of? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
To do list on steroids
February 23, 2020 20:42 - 8 minutes - 5.94 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This is an important technique to improve you productivity, it is the to do list with steroids. This was a technique that was given to me by my mentor. You need to split your day in your to do list by : 1) Must do 2) Should do 3) Hope to do This will prioritise your day to complete your most important tasks first and deadlines will be met with ease. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Upcoming speaking event for me on 22 February in Walsall
February 18, 2020 20:39 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This is a quick podcast where I am talking about an upcoming speaking event in Walsall. The event is called Influential Business Community where I talk about my origin story, my role as an administrator, role of podcasting and my entrepreneurial future. There are a few tickets left so if you are in the Birmingham area and would like to come along to County Hotel on Saturday 22 February. Tickets are sold on eventbrite so easy for yo...
Interview with Michelle Prince - Life with Zig Ziglar, publishing business and being "America's productivity Coach"
February 16, 2020 20:12 - 52 minutes - 24 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This feature length podcast is an interview with Michelle Prince. We talk about her career and influence by Zig Ziglar, her number of books including "Winning in Life' and her new book "The Power of Authority'. We discuss her development into a publishing business which she is proud of where she helps new authors. We discuss her performance speaking and her label "America's Productivity Coach". See acast.com/privacy for privacy ...
What type of world are we leaving for future generations
February 12, 2020 23:02 - 6 minutes - 4.32 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This quick podcast is to discuss the economic, political and environmental future we are giving to our future generations. We need to think about our future and how we can leave a world that is worth living for. Our decisions are going to impact future generations and it is our responsibility to make it work. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What you should do in your 20's
February 10, 2020 19:50 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This is a quick podcast on what you should do in your 20's. I have talked previously about my missed opportunities in my 20's so I'm here to help. You should work for free, work hard on your business or dedicate your life to your career. You have no responsibilities and few outgoings so you should double down on your career or business to have more options in your 30's and 40's. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out info...
Emotional Inteliigence
February 09, 2020 20:34 - 9 minutes - 6.48 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. \\ This podcast is techniques how you can be more emotional intelligent. I talk a tools and techniques which will help you stay calm under pressure. There are cliches like 'love thy neighbour', these might seem irrelevant to modern society but these truths are important and relevant to us. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Going deep in micro and zooming out to macro
February 06, 2020 19:44 - 3 minutes - 2.2 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This quick podcast gives you insight into going deep in micro and zooming out to macro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Optimism and pessimism
February 03, 2020 20:50 - 3 minutes - 2.16 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. Quick podcast on my view on optimism and how I live my life with optimism but I am not naive. Pessimism should be replace with pragmatism and being realistic. There is a lens of being realistic in life because people will try to take you down. Always start with optimism but ensure you have pragmatism to get the best blend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The risk's that will affect your business
February 02, 2020 20:25 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This podcast is the 20 risk's that might or will affect your business. This is often forgotten with more sexy things like sales and marketing but risk is so important to deliver a successful business. Lots of business fail because they have ignored risk or not mitigated the risk. Listen to this and take notes of the risks that are affecting your business and then think about how you can stop them affecting your profitability or s...
This podcast is about SMART, for example SMART objectives
January 30, 2020 21:31 - 3 minutes - 2.68 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. I am going to talk about in this podcast is SMART: Specific Measurable Actionable Realsitic Time sensitive This is often used for SMART in employees objectives but it has a wider usage. These are the cornerstone for setting goals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
8 functions of business - you will need all 8 to set up a business
January 27, 2020 20:14 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This quick podcast is me explaining the 8 functions of business, you need of these to run a successful business. This can be separate people, separate departments or just you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
10 ways to influence others. Use these techniques to get promoted, pay rise or which pub to go to
January 26, 2020 20:18 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This podcast is to help you with an advance skill set, this is about influencing others. You should start this at low levels like which pub to go too with your mates. All these points are critical from this example. At a more advance level you should think about how to influence to get promoted, pay rise or deliver a project. These tactics will give you the tools to gain respect, be believable and work hard. I want you to listen ...
Busy vs Productive - Be honest with yourself, which are you?
January 23, 2020 21:45 - 3 minutes - 2.57 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. A quick podcast about the difference between being busy and being productive. I've seen lots of times in my career that people are busy, from one meeting to another but they aren't being productive. Productivity needs deep thinking, strategic thinking or space to make good decisions. Which one are you? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
You are the representation of the 6 people you spend the most time with - my way
January 20, 2020 20:15 - 9 minutes - 6.36 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This is a quick podcast which has used the famous phrase of the 5 people you spend the most time with, I have twisted to do it my way. I have 5 people that you should spend the most time with with an extra 'other'. I will let you listen out for the 'other' person. Check out number 5. This will split the audience. Enjoy this podcast, this was really useful for me and hopefully it will help you too. Feedback on absolutebusinessmi...
12 best ways to negotiate - listen to develop you skills in influencing people
January 19, 2020 20:46 - 21 minutes - 15 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This podcast is the 12 best ways to negotiate, it is a hard to develop this skill and I think this podcast will be able to help you. I have developed this technique with a couple of recent experiences. Firstly, through negotiating a salary in my new job and negotiating buying properties. This skill is more advance than some of the podcast topics I have spoken about but at it's base it is about influencing people which everyone in...
My favourite apps. Do you agree?
January 16, 2020 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.66 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This quick podcast is about my favourite apps which I use every day on my phone. Please message me if you agree or which ones have I missed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
You must get enough sleep
January 14, 2020 20:00 - 5 minutes - 3.51 MBThis is my view on getting enough sleep. You need to hustle, grind and work hard but you need to get rest, relaxation and sleep. I am obsessed with long term delivery of quality and I need enough sleep to do this. This podcast should inspire you to learn what is important to you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How to receive criticism
January 12, 2020 20:06 - 11 minutes - 8.06 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. If and when you receive criticism there are two ways to accept it, firstly negatively or secondly positively. Lots of people only hear criticism negatively but I offer that this is a way to grow and be a better employee. This can also be a good way to prove someone wrong. Criticism can be the fire in your belly. Don't underestimate these feelings for good See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fixed mindset vs Growth mindset
January 09, 2020 18:51 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This is a short podcast where I talk about the fixed mindset and the growth mindset. Everyone listening to this should have a growth mindset or be convinced that the growth mindset is the best way to take your business and life goals forward. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
My view on making 2020 the best year yet
January 05, 2020 20:22 - 20 minutes - 14 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. I talk today about my time off podcasts, social media and laptop and how it really refreshed me for 2020. I share my personal lifestyle goals. I go through a process of why I am lucky or grateful. All listeners should do this. A quote which will surely split my listeners into pros and cons for my choice. Happy New Year and make 2020 into a big year for you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How to think of new ideas for business
December 22, 2019 19:52 - 13 minutes - 9.16 MBI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This podcast will hopefully persuade you that everyone can come up with ideas. This podcast will give you tips on how to come up with ideas. Listen to find out how to be a ideas machine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.