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Your Biz

13 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -

Running a business is a rollercoaster ride. It will test you, challenge you, reward you and everything in between. The Your Biz Podcast talks to real people about all aspects of business ownership.

We tackle:
- Mental health and self-care
- Adapting and diversifying your business
- Tips and techniques for running a successful business.
- What you should/shouldn't do to succeed

Hear:
- Real stories, from real business owners
- Advice from the experts on all aspects of business
- Real, actionable ways you can make changes to your biz.

And so much more.

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Episodes

How to harness your cycle in business

July 17, 2022 07:34 - 41 minutes - 47.7 MB

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 i...

Season 2 Intro

May 18, 2022 05:19 - 5 minutes - 6.15 MB

Welcome to season 2 of the Your Biz podcast. 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 futur...

How to handle tough conversations and create awareness around what they mean for you

May 18, 2022 01:24 - 39 minutes - 45 MB

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. ...

Covid: one year on with Amy Annetts

March 22, 2021 23:51 - 31 minutes - 36.2 MB

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 B...

Book publishing tips with Kim McCosker

November 18, 2020 01:22 - 32 minutes - 38.4 MB

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 t...

Jo Violeta on how to run a successful business with your partner

October 09, 2020 09:49 - 31 minutes - 36.9 MB

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 runn...

Finding your gold + understanding the true meaning of success with Lisa Wandl

August 31, 2020 09:57 - 30 minutes - 35.7 MB

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...

Catching Copycats with Kate Toon

June 30, 2020 02:50 - 24 minutes - 29.3 MB

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, whethe...

Social Media Strategy with Karen Sutherland

June 17, 2020 11:27 - 29 minutes - 34.2 MB

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……...

R U Really ok? - Workplace mental health with Graeme Cowan

May 22, 2020 06:37 - 29 minutes - 34.5 MB

When I first started my business, my mental health got pushed to the bottom of the priority list. Home-based, with no support crew, my self-care routine left a bit to be desired. What I’ve learned over the years is that good mental health is good for you, good for your people and good for business.  On today’s episode, I chat to R U Ok's Graeme Cowan on his own long- standing struggle with mental health and wellbeing. You’ll hear some tips for tackling tricky conversations, impleme...

Surviving homeschool with Shane Fixter

May 13, 2020 10:39 - 17 minutes - 20.5 MB

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 Sh...

Adapting in times of crisis

May 04, 2020 09:18 - 20 minutes - 24.1 MB

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...

Strengths for Success with Justin Clarke

April 26, 2020 10:33 - 33 minutes - 39.5 MB

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? ...