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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

Self-Improvement Education Business Entrepreneurship
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Episodes

Action is the Only Way

April 27, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MB

Results come from taking action - no excuses. Don't concentrate on what you can't do, find a different way to continue taking action, one step at a time.

Focus On Your Own Business

April 20, 2021 11:30 - 11 minutes - 7.52 MB

We all have competitors, be aware of them but keep it in perspective. Your main job is to focus on your own business not someone else's. Competition should only be seen as a learning tool.

Don't Be The Best Kept Secret

April 13, 2021 11:30 - 13 minutes - 8.76 MB

Hiding yourself will never benefit your business. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast and let me tell you how to become the 'go to expert'. Hone your skills and knowledge and be the best you can be.

Bounce Bounce Bounce

April 06, 2021 11:30 - 9 minutes - 5.87 MB

Do you bounce from one course to another? One mentor to another or get distracted by bright shiny objects? Maybe now is the time to finish outstanding things before buying anything new. Listen to my tips on my Kindly Blunt Podcast and let's get your business moving forward.

I'm Not Impressed!

March 30, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.02 MB

Don't get caught up in other peoples stories and believe their lives are perfect. We're all living some sort of story. Who impresses you, who do you believe in and why? Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast for my thoughts on this.

Why It Is Important To Know Who You Are And What You Do

March 23, 2021 11:30 - 17 minutes - 11.2 MB

Don't be an echo of someone else or let other people sway your business decisions. Be like a sponge and soak all the information up, then ring it out and use the things you want in your business

What I Do and Why

March 16, 2021 11:30 - 12 minutes - 8.91 MB

Sometimes it's worth reflecting on what you do and why? Have a listen to this podcast, as this is what I did. Also I talk more in detail about my HB Club and the power of the group.

Support For Your Business

March 10, 2021 08:58 - 11 minutes - 7.52 MB

Today I'm talking about support - not support tights or building support but support for your business. Support from people around you and especially the power of a group.  https://helenbullen.link/tenten      

Cake Gate and the 10:10 Challenge

March 02, 2021 12:30 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

The 10:10 Challenge is about getting more done in less time not about making you busier. What's making you sit on the fence. Will you give it a go? https://helenbullen.link/tenten  

Go Find Your Mojo

February 23, 2021 12:30 - 12 minutes - 7.55 MB

If you've lost your mojo now is the time to go and find it. Stop worrying about things that are out of your control and act on the things that are in your control. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast and let me give you some tips. Also I will let you know about my 10th 10:10 Challenge.

Let Me Be Kindly Blunt

February 16, 2021 12:30 - 9 minutes - 7.14 MB

Do you expect results without taking any action? Well you might have to have a word with yourself. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast and I will let you know my thoughts on the subject.

You Are Not On Your Own

February 09, 2021 12:30 - 13 minutes - 9.26 MB

You are not on your own in this lockdown, you just need to connect with others who are like you. Take yourself away from 'the drains' and find yourself some 'radiators' Not sure what I'm talking about? Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast and let me explain.

You Are Not Small Stand Up Tall

February 02, 2021 12:30 - 11 minutes - 15.1 MB

What is success? It isn't someone else's version it's yours. Stand tall, take a deep breath and plan your success. I believe you can achieve anything if you commit to taking action. Listen to my Kindly Blunt podcast and listen to my thoughts on the subject.

Don't Get Lost on Social Media

January 26, 2021 12:30 - 10 minutes - 12.7 MB

Social Media is an awesome place for any new business to advertise and for the most part it's free. Getting some structure in your working day will help you ensure you manage the time you spend on social media. Listen to my Kindly Blunt podcast to get some tips.

Move Laugh Live Rest Connect and Work

January 19, 2021 12:30 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MB

What can you do to help you get through lockdown? To manage your business whether it's partially open or completely closed. Remember you are the engine of your business. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast and let me give you some tips.

Don't Just Follow

January 12, 2021 12:30 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast as I discuss my thoughts on planning your own business path as opposed to following someone else's map.I also talk briefly about a new social media platform

Happy New Year

January 05, 2021 12:30 - 19 minutes - 25.7 MB

Success is what you think it should be not what someone tells you it should be. You don't have to earn 6 figures to be a success , unless you want to. Your success journey is yours and yours alone. You decide on the destination and how you want to get there. Listen to my 'Kindly Blunt' podcast and let's move into 2021.

Don't Miss Your Chance

December 28, 2020 12:30 - 10 minutes - 13.3 MB

It's not too late. You still have time to plan the route of your business for 2021. Get a notebook and pen, listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast and sign up for my free three day challenge. I will give you the details at the end of the podcast. What have you got to lose?

If You Want Something Start Today

December 22, 2020 12:30 - 10 minutes - 12.8 MB

2020 is nearly over but there are still things you can do now, this year. Plan how you want  your business to look in 2021. Yes we all need time off and I would encourage you to do just that but if you want something, you need to start now don't wait until January 1st. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast  and I'll remind you of some things you can do. Oh, and make sure you listen to the end and I might just have a little surprise for you.

Get Back on Track

December 15, 2020 12:30 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

You are the engine of your business, so better to be a sleek racing car than an old banger. Let me tell you about my five core principles to commit to achieve for your business. https://linktr.ee/HelenBullen  

When Did You Become A Mind Reader?

December 08, 2020 12:30 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MB

 Worrying about what other people think - or what we think they think, is not the way forward!! Listen to my 'Kindly Blunt ' podcast and let me introduce you to radiators and drains. Let's see if you recognise some of my pointers. If you would like to find out more about my online course, my book or anything else I talk about please use the link below: https://linktr.ee/HelenBullen

That Magic Thing

December 01, 2020 12:30 - 14 minutes - 18.5 MB

If you want to get things done listen to my Kindly Blunt podcast. This week I am talking about how to make the action happen and I will also be speaking about my new online course  How To Take Effective Action If you would like to find out more please click the link below https://linktr.ee/HelenBullen      

Are You Busy Being Busy?

November 24, 2020 15:46 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MB

Are you one of those people who love a 'To Do' list but not as keen on actioning it? Then listen to my kindly Blunt Podcast. I will also be talking about working IN your business and ON your business and how to structure both into your week. https://linktr.ee/HelenBullen  

Love Your Business

November 17, 2020 12:30 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Make your business about something you love because as soon as you start loving your business it becomes so much easier to market. Don't give up on your dreams and ideas, find a way to make them work. Never give up. Listen to this episode of my Kindly Blunt Podcast then let me know how you get on. I love to hear your stories. Here as promised is the link to my book 'I've got your Back' https://linktr.ee/HelenBullen    

Don't Stay Pigeon Holed

November 10, 2020 12:30 - 14 minutes - 18.3 MB

Life is too short to sit staring at a blank page. Instead ask yourself ' What CAN I do' and the ideas will come. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast to get some ideas.

Free styling Helen

November 03, 2020 12:30 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT THE NOUGHTS ON YOUR SALARY

October 27, 2020 14:26 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MB

Others success is not a blueprint for your success. Find your own eutopia of success and where to look for it. Listen to my ‘Kindly Blunt’ podcast and let me show you the way.

Decide and Take Action

October 19, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 14.6 MB

Do you really know what you want and more importantly, do you know how to get it? Being persistent and consistent and taking action is the key. Listen to my Kindly Blunt podcast and let me point you in the right direction

How to handle the down days

October 12, 2020 14:05 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MB

We all have down days but it is how you handle them that is key.  Time to make yourself a plan.

Never be someones elses echo. Be your own voice instead

October 06, 2020 10:30 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MB

It is not cool to copy other peoples work or try to emulate them. Instead be proud of who you are.  Learn from others but never think you have to be them. Time to be cool!!

How to get things done

September 29, 2020 10:30 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MB

If you want to make your business more successful without the stress it is time to stop being busy and get effective instead.  Listen as I give kindly blunt advice on how you can sit your butt down and get the job done. 

Over come your fear of creating content

September 23, 2020 10:19 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MB

Time to over come your fears.  Join me for my weekly motivational ramble to help you and your business commit to take action. 

How to make social media work for your business

September 15, 2020 15:23 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MB

Here is the question.  Be honest - is social media not working for you or are you not working on your social media? Take a listen as I help you work out the answer.  

How your stories can be detrimental to you and your business

September 09, 2020 12:15 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MB

We all make up stories.  We think others are better than us. We tell ourselves we are not good enough.  We stop ourselves living our life and business to the full because we choose to listen to our own false and made up stories.  Time to change your mindset by creating positive stories instead. 

Business is a rollercoaster and you got to ride it!

September 07, 2020 12:17 - 1 hour - 189 MB Video

Everyone has ups and downs in their business but the key is how you react to each situation.  Listen as I chat you through the ways I use to focus on the positive and why knowing that a business is like a roller coaster is the key to your success. 

Running a business is like a rollercoaster

September 04, 2020 13:49 - 12 minutes - 23.6 MB

Your business can seem like a rollercoaster.  It will have ups and downs and from time to time, curve balls will be thrown in your way.  It can be easy to lose your confidence unless you work on your mindset. 

What does success really mean?

August 25, 2020 11:30 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MB

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. In this podcast I will be talking about how you can get your own success rather than trying to create what others have told you it should be. 

Is your WHY strong enough to get the success you want?

August 04, 2020 10:28 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MB

Do you love your business of is it a Frankenstein mish mash of things you love and worse things you don't love?  Listen as I explain how your why needs to be strong enough to get the success you dream of. 

Why taking care of yourself has everything to do with your business

July 28, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MB

Running your own business is awesome but it will take some work and ignoring your own health and well-being is a mistake if you want to reach your full potential.   Make time to move every day. Eat well and keep a positive mindset if you want to get the best from you and your business.  In this podcast I share things you should be doing to promote your own self care.  Don't think care of self is not related to your success in busiiness.  You are the most important part of your business and...

I am back!! Time to share my Commit To Achieve Principles

July 21, 2020 09:17 - 13 minutes - 19 MB

If you want success you have to commit to taking action.  My Commit to Achieve Principles are key to my success and in this podcast I share them with you.  From taking care of yourself to making sure you take effective action.  Key things to implement into your business. 

Why it is essential you stop using the sit, wait and hope marketing method

June 16, 2020 15:37 - 6 minutes - 6.59 MB

If you want more clients you have to make it happen. Don't sit and wait for it.

How to go from Ground Hog day to happy as a pig in shit

April 29, 2020 14:57 - 8 minutes - 9.71 MB

If every day seems the same right now and you are starting to let the days drift pass by without doing much then take a listen...Oh and while you are at it get yourself showered and out of thos PJ's

Dream big and focus on every small step

April 19, 2020 15:18 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MB

I want you to dream big.  You have time right now to make changes in your life. What big dream do you have?  Next its it time to focus on every small step and you commit to achieving your goals. 

How to change your story and change others stories too

April 02, 2020 15:32 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MB

Right now we are all experiencing feelings of anxiety, overwhelm and stress.  Everyone has a different story.  It may be there business is in tatters, they are working from home, they are in isolation with kids and partners or they may be a key worker .   Everyone has a story right now and it is important to remember that 

Stop trying so F*cking Hard with guest Honoree Corder

March 30, 2020 15:19 - 31 minutes - 33.8 MB

Honoree Corder is a renowned author, speaker and business mentor and she was kind enough to spend some time with me chatting over her new books along with some tips and ideas for coping at this stressful time 

Get back up - you got this!!

March 13, 2020 15:45 - 11 minutes - 16.5 MB

Life can be tough and throw us some shit and right now it will feel like that for many of us but I know you have fire in your belly to get over this.  Get back up - you got this?

Don't feel isolated. Surround yourself with cheerleaders

March 04, 2020 16:58 - 9 minutes - 13.8 MB

Many people feel isolated even through they are surrounded by many people.  Time to think about who are your real cheerleaders and make a change so that you can achieve the things you want to in life. 

What is your story?

February 24, 2020 17:15 - 12 minutes - 19.1 MB

We all have a story that has shaped our lives in the past but that does not mean we have to take that story forward to shape the rest of our lives. Time to write the next chapter in your life without any mention of your past story.  Let yourself move on to more x

7 times to change my mindset

February 16, 2020 12:34 - 14 minutes - 16.6 MB

This podcast was recorded on my 8th attempt.  Strange that I struggled to record due to my mindset when that was the subject!!  How to change the way you think about your world and get yourself on track for the best life ever. 

What you shouldn't and should do

February 09, 2020 08:40 - 13 minutes - 19.8 MB

Time to achieve your dreams.  Stop thinking about what you shouldn't do and instead focus on what you should do.