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Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen

106 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -

In this podcast I am going to help motivate and teach you to commit to anything you want to achieve. I am known as "kindly blunt" so don't expect any sugar coating. Instead straight talking motivation for you, your business and your life with a sprinkling of fun and humour x

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Episodes

The Joyful Journey - Adding Laughter and Fun to Your Business Adventure

November 29, 2023 10:43 - 11 minutes - 8.45 MB

Sometimes in the seriousness of business, we lose sight of why we started in the first place, so todays podcast is about bringing joy back into your business. Enjoy listening. Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST https://linktr.ee/HelenBullen

How to Unleash Your Super Powers, Shatter Limiting Beliefs and Crush Boundaries

November 08, 2023 15:30 - 18 minutes - 13.6 MB

Having a bit of a change up on this podcast -  a new format - see what you think. Today I am talking about shattering your limiting beliefs and moving your business forward. Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST https://linktr.ee/HelenBullen

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 19, 2023 18:17 - 18 minutes - 14.3 MB

October is Breast Cancer awareness month and I thought it was highly appropriate to divert slightly from my usual Kindly Blunt chat to highlight this important subject. I know none of us want to think about cancer but the truth is, we all know someone that has been affected by the wrath of cancer.  I am also willing to bet that most people have a connection to someone who has had breast cancer.  Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST The link to amazon for ...

Revive and Ignite Your Business

September 27, 2023 08:30 - 11 minutes - 8.86 MB

In todays episode I am going to be helping you reignite your drive and passion for your business. It can be easy as a business owner to lose your mojo but I am here to help you feel inspired, motivated and to enjoy your business. Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST https://linktr.ee/HelenBullen  

Unlocking Your Time Mastery

September 13, 2023 18:25 - 8 minutes - 6.08 MB

Hi and welcome to todays episode, where I am going to be calling out habits that waste time and reduce your productivity.  I am also going to be putting forward my ideas about why this happens and explore strategies and insights to help you get more done in less time.  Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST https://linktr.ee/HelenBullen  

Business Success with a Twist of Humour and a Whole Lot of Awesome

August 23, 2023 04:05 - 7 minutes - 5.02 MB

Welcome to my Kindly Blunt podcast  I'm your host, Helen Bullen, and in today's episode, we're diving into the secrets of Business Success with a Twist of Humour and a Whole Lot of Awesome!  You know, they say laughter is contagious and I couldn't agree more! So, sprinkle some humour into your business, and watch it spread like wildfire. It's like a secret ingredient that boosts your morale, creativity, and overall happiness.  When was the last time you celebrated your victories, big o...

The Power of Purpose

August 09, 2023 08:49 - 8 minutes - 5.72 MB

Today I will be delving into the power of purpose and suggesting ways that can help you put your finger on the reason why you run your business so that you can make sure it is clear and correct.

Journalling is like Marmite

July 26, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 9.05 MB

Today I'm going to be talking about journalling. I want to share with you what I get out of journalling and why I think it will help you in your life and business. Journalling is a bit like marmite some people love it, some hate it, but how do you know unless you try it?       Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST The link to amazon for my book  is   https://amzn.to/3M0go1Y

You Need To Down Tools

July 12, 2023 05:38 - 14 minutes - 11.2 MB

In the beginning, when you set up your business it takes up a lot of your time. You may even miss out on family events or spending time with friends but how does it affect you and how does it affect your business. I will discuss with you my findings from setting up one of my businesses. Structuring your business to allow you to take time off, benefits you and your business. Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST The link to amazon for my book  is   https://amzn...

I am a Fighter

June 16, 2023 17:32 - 14 minutes - 9.62 MB

I wasn't sure I was going to put this podcast out there or not, but felt it was something I wanted to share. It is about some feedback I received when talking about my book - "Agnes, Bea, Cancer and Me. When I receive feedback, good or bad, I usually stop and reflect on it and see what I can learn from it. Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST The link to amazon for my book  is   https://amzn.to/3M0go1Y  

When Things Go 'tits up' In Your Life Or Business

June 01, 2023 08:58 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

In todays podcast I am talking about what happens in life or business when things don't go as you want them to. How should we react and in fact how do we react? We all get curve balls thrown at us - no one is exempt. I am going to discuss what we can do when this happens and suggest some tips that I have found get me back on track. Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST  

Stop The Panic

May 15, 2023 09:49 - 13 minutes - 9.27 MB

Today I will be talking about stopping the panic. As a business owner or in life we can sometimes get into a panic. So much to do we don't know where to start. How can we find a way of coping and reducing that panic? Let me share some different ways I have learnt over my years in business.   Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST    

Inner Spirit

May 01, 2023 10:36 - 11 minutes - 8.61 MB

I like the true spirit of me. She is strong and brave and can achieve anything she wants. I believe you can achieve anything you want if you learn to commit. Whether I live for another three years or another thirty, I am going to make it count.   The link to amazon for my book  is   https://amzn.to/3M0go1Y  Email: [email protected]

Agnes, Bea, Cancer and Me 2

April 15, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MB

In the last episode of my Kindly Blunt Podcast, I talked to you about my new book. Agnes, Bea, Cancer and Me and I am going to continue on from that. Early in my journey I decided that if I was going to have to go through this hell, I had to find a positive from it. So, I want to share advice and tips that I found useful and hope others will too, whether you are on your own cancer journey or supporting someone who is, maybe even just to add to your own personal knowledge.   ...

Agnes Bea Cancer and Me 1

April 01, 2023 10:52 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

In this episode I want to talk to you about my new book Agnes, Bea, Cancer and Me It is about my life after receiving a cancer diagnosis, how I dealt with it and how my life was changed. It is for people who are on their own cancer journey, those that know someone who has cancer but I also think it is relevant for dealing with any of those curve balls life throws at us.    The link to amazon for my book  is   https://amzn.to/3M0go1Y   Email: [email protected] Here is the li...

You Can

March 15, 2023 11:51 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MB

Todays episode is about using the phrase 'I can' and really meaning it. what if you knew you could achieve anything you wanted to? My mantra is 'I can, I will, watch me!' What's yours?   Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST Currently there is a free mini course if you sign up for “Bullen Proof Your Marketing”   Link : https://helenbullen.kartra.com/page/HappyBB   “Commit to Achieve Your Best In Life and Business” – online course   LINK: https://...

How Moaning Will Stall Your Success

March 01, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

This week I'm going to be talking about moaning - one of my pet hates. I want to inspire you to be more positive because moaning can erode away the success of your dreams. I'm going to show you the power of smiling.   Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST Currently there is a free mini course if you sign up for “Bullen Proof Your Marketing”   Link : https://helenbullen.kartra.com/page/HappyBB   “Commit to Achieve Your Best In Life and Business” – onl...

You don't have to follow the crowd

February 15, 2023 15:03 - 15 minutes - 11.3 MB

Episode 4 Today I will be talking about choosing your experts wisely and researching them to make sure they fit with your goals. Taking advice because it suits your business and not because everyone else is doing it. Having confidence in yourself.     Happy Builders List (my email list) Currently there is a free mini course if you sign up for “Bullen Proof Your Marketing”   Link : https://helenbullen.kartra.com/page/HappyBB   “Commit to Achieve Your Best In Life and Bus...

'Do You Want It Enough?'

February 01, 2023 22:00 - 16 minutes - 11.8 MB

Episode 3 Do You Want It enough?   Today’s question is ‘Do you want it enough? What am I referring to? Well two things really, your business and your personal life. Are they both living up to your dreams? Lots of questions but what are your answers? We all have dreams about how successful we want our business to be, otherwise we wouldn’t have started it. Also our personal life, how we would like that to be.  So, one more question, are things going to plan? If not let me see if I ca...

Commit To Achieve

January 10, 2023 09:59 - 20 minutes - 15.2 MB

  Show Notes Episode 2 Commit To Achieve  Today I am going to be talking about my ‘Commit to Achieve ‘ principles and New Year Resolutions. My philosophy for life and business is ‘You can achieve anything when you learn to commit’. This year, I would like you to commit to achieve your very best in life and in your business, the two things go together. Goals, targets and action taking are essential for your business as is being adaptable and open to change, but your health, wel...

I'm Back!

January 10, 2023 09:14 - 11 minutes - 8.42 MB

  Show Notes Episode 1 I'm Back For those of you that have listened to my Kindly Blunt podcast previously you may have wondered where I suddenly disappeared to, so let me fill you in as to where I’ve been and what I’ve been doing. My life suddenly took a nosedive in 2021, when I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. So, my first request for 2023 is if you have a test to go to – go to it, don’t put it off because it’s at an inconvenience, or you don’t have time – make time. You ...

Own the Day

November 24, 2021 10:18 - 13 minutes - 8.98 MB

Listen again to my Kindly Blunt Podcast about how to deal with the down days and what you can put in place to help you through. Make sure you listen to the end as I have an important announcement to make. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast it means a lot.

Care of Self

November 16, 2021 19:53 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Don't make excuses, Care of Self is one of the most important things you can do for your business. One of my main principles is to move for at least ten minutes every day. Listen to this podcast from last year, it is just as valid today. Let me remind you why Care of Self is so important.

Is Your Why Strong Enough?

November 09, 2021 14:12 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

Sometimes it's really good to remember why you started your business and note how far you've come. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast, where I talk about when I started my business, the things I learnt on the way and what keeps me going.

Focus to Get More Sales

November 02, 2021 19:40 - 7 minutes - 5.64 MB

One definition of 'focus' is 'to pay particular attention to'. Day by day you need to change your focus to what your business needs, be it selling, or social media, or marketing. Whatever you judge to be important. Listen to my 'Kindly Blunt' podcast and let me tell you why I think it can help your business.

Don't Feel Isolated

October 26, 2021 18:47 - 9 minutes - 6.91 MB

There is an anonymous quote I like, which I paraphrase as, 'You are the sum of the five people you surround yourself with the most.' So we need to surround ourselves with cheerleaders people who have similar ideas, people who believe in us, rather than those who are dream breakers, radiators not drains. Listen to this repeat of my Kindly Blunt Podcast to find out what I mean by 'radiators and drains.

Don't Be Scared of Change, Embrace It!

October 19, 2021 13:40 - 12 minutes - 8.39 MB

We build and grow our business and love what we're doing and believe it is set in stone forever, but the truth is, everything changes, our lives, our dreams and yes our businesses and we need to move forward with it. Listen to  my Kindly Blunt Podcast and hear my views on change and how to embrace it.

How To Cut The Excuses

October 12, 2021 19:10 - 15 minutes - 10.2 MB

Excuses are not going to give you the results you want. You are going to have to take some effective actions. Check your reasons for not doing something are not excuses. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast for some hints and general advice.

Seven Times To Change Your Mindset

September 28, 2021 18:49 - 14 minutes - 11 MB

You can't always change your mindset on the first try. Listen to my Kindly Blunt podcast and let me tell you how on this occasion it took me seven times. Let me share my hints and tips, sometimes it can be easier than you think

Be Who You Want To Be

September 21, 2021 18:26 - 11 minutes - 7.58 MB

Are you living your best life, or are you wishing you had more? It may be your life or your business, you are not quite where you want to be. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast and hear my thoughts on what to do about it.

Don't Be An Echo of Someone Else

September 14, 2021 18:43 - 13 minutes - 9.07 MB

This podcast covers things you may have heard before but sometimes you need to hear things more than once for them to settle in your mind. The topic this week is about being authentic, rocking up as you, embracing who you are and developing your own style. Don't try to be an echo of someone else.

Connections For Your Business Success

September 07, 2021 17:08 - 11 minutes - 7.28 MB

I really enjoy making connections. Michelle Lederman has a great quote 'Building relationships is not about transactions it's about connections' Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast to hear examples of how I have made connections and the benefits of making them.

Find Out What You Are Capable Of.

August 31, 2021 14:05 - 16 minutes - 10.4 MB

Change may be uncomfortable sometimes but if you allow yourself to try new things, you can move your business forward and become comfortable with the new ways. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast and let me motivate you to find out what you are really capable of, as Emma says 'The sky won't fall in'  

What Is Success To You?

August 23, 2021 15:05 - 11 minutes - 7.61 MB

This episode is one I covered last year but is always worth reviewing to ensure your business stays on the right track. Success is not measured by what others state as "success".  Success is your own definition.  Don't get pulled into what others define success should be.  Instead work out what you want from your life and business and go get it.

Confidence is a Skill

August 17, 2021 19:05 - 14 minutes - 10.5 MB

Confidence is a skill that can be learnt, which is such a relief, it means we can all learn it, whether it be for our business or our personal life. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast and let me share with you, the tools I have used to become a confident business owner and how it can help you move your business forward.

Adapting not Over Reacting

August 10, 2021 18:49 - 13 minutes - 8.87 MB

Things never stay the same in your business or your life there is always change. Change is an active process not a passive one. Listen to my Kindly Blunt podcast and let me share my ideas on adapting to change rather than reacting.

You Have So Much More, Take That Next Step

August 03, 2021 18:26 - 12 minutes - 8.29 MB

Have you ever questioned whether you are strong enough to deal with what's coming at you whether in your personal life or your business? Well that's exactly what happened to me recently. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast and let me tell you all about it.

There Is No Right Way or Wrong Way To Run Your Business

July 27, 2021 18:55 - 13 minutes - 8.3 MB

Your business is unique to you so take advice if you need to but make your own choices, be authentic to you. Of course you need to sell, but you need to do it in a way that you feel comfortable and confident so that it sits well with your ethos, and your morals. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast for some tips and ideas that I gained from my experiences of setting up my businesses. 

What is holding you back?

July 20, 2021 18:58 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

I have chosen to re-release this episode as I think it is relevant for current times. I talk about finding out what is holding you back.  Lack of confidence, cash flow, tech issues?  Time to search deep as once you find the reason you can workout how to move forward.  

Curve Balls and Bad Days

July 13, 2021 19:21 - 26 minutes - 17.5 MB

Let me tell you a story. Like everyone else I sometimes have bad days but life has recently thrown me a huge curve ball. Listen to my Kindly Blunt podcast and let me tell you how I am dealing with it!

How to get creative to promote your business

July 06, 2021 13:47 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MB

Sometimes it's worth hearing things more than once before it really makes sense to you so I have looked  back through my podcasts and picked out a few which I think are worth a second listen. So whether this is your first or second time, enjoy listening. Creating content is essential to get yourself known as the go to expert.  Engage your audience with tips and ideas.  Entertain them, pose questions, share your knowledge.  Listen as I take you through ways to get creative, what to create  ...

Time To Get Confident

June 29, 2021 14:23 - 14 minutes - 8.9 MB

What eats into your confidence? Is it other peoples views or maybe it's comparisons you make with other people or what they are doing? So take action and listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast for tips and ideas as to what you can do.

Connect With Your Clients and See Your Profits Change

June 22, 2021 14:30 - 12 minutes - 8.17 MB

Make every customer a VIP, over-serve, give them more than they expect. Connect with your current customers and your potential customers. Make them feel wanted and watch your profits change. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast and let me know what action you have taken. I love to hear from you.

Cut The Excuses and Get The Results You Want

June 18, 2021 07:34 - 15 minutes - 9.73 MB

You can give as many excuses as you like but if you want to succeed, you are going to have to step up and take action. How often have you said 'I can't do that because..........?' You may think it's a valid reason but very often it's an excuse. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast as I talk about how to spot excuses and how to deal with them.

Change Your Action Not Your Goal

June 08, 2021 11:30 - 13 minutes - 8.37 MB

There are things you want to do along the way if you want goals to become a reality, otherwise they are just dreams.Listen to my Kindly Blunt podcast for tips and ideas on how to fill the void between dreams and completed goals.

Intentional Marketing

June 01, 2021 12:30 - 16 minutes - 10.3 MB

There's always lots of questions around marketing your business. Why do you market it?  Who do you market to? What type of marketing do you use? Does marketing even work? These are only a few questions people ask me. Listen to this episode of my Kindly Blunt Podcast as I give you some answers, some insights and some tips on ways to market your business.

You Want More? Then Go Get It

May 25, 2021 12:30 - 13 minutes - 9.62 MB

Do you want more for your business? Then let me help you, listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast for tips and ideas on how to achieve this goal.

Stop Listening To All The Noise

May 18, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MB

Stop listening to all the noise around you, instead you need to do the work. Think logically about what you want in your business and then look for any gaps and research how you can fill them. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast for thoughts and tips on how you can do this

Stay In Love With Your Business

May 11, 2021 11:30 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MB

The best way to love a business is to love what you do and love the rewards it brings to you. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast and let me share my thoughts on how to do it.

Notes On My Phone

May 04, 2021 11:30 - 16 minutes - 10.6 MB

Today I am talking about some notes I left to myself on my phone while out running. One of them was about luck, which is a trigger phrase for me. How lucky are you? Let me share my thoughts on the subject.