When Kerry Jordan ended her 22 year relationship - there wasn’t just the emotional fallout to deal with. There were also practical issues - like how she could afford to live in the south of England as a self-employed photographer.She decided to
Dipti Tait thought she had her dream job at the BBC, working on well-known TV shows. But when her father fell ill and passed away, her world was turned upside down.As family responsibilities grew—including becoming a mum—her career in televisio
Running your own business has many perks, but what happens when a chronic illness forces you to rethink everything?Author and speaker Stefan Thomas has ulcerative colitis—an autoimmune condition that affects the bowel, causing pain, fatigue, an
When Rachel Spencer found herself struggling to breathe - as if something was crushing down on her chest - she knew something had to change.. She’d just received the news that a friend had passed away suddenly - which was devastating enough. Bu
Tim Lewis had been married to his wife Rachel for just a few years when she suffered a life-changing stroke. And as her health deteriorated, Tim began to lead a double life - an IT guy in financial services by day and caring for his wife by nig
Universities are the home of free speech, critical thinking & robust debate, right? Not for student Connie Shaw who was recently suspended from Leeds University Student Radio because of her personal views. While the reasons for her suspension h
We’re far more comfortable talking about mental health than we used to be - which is a good thing. But the word ‘depression’ is now often used to describe feeling sad or ‘down’ - which is not the same as clinical depression. In this interview,
When Lizi Jackson-Barrett started a business community for Jewish business owners she found herself on the receiving end of criticism and anti-semitic abuse. In this interview, Lizi shares why she decided to start the Jewish Business Network -
Dealing with the loss of a parent can be tough for anyone to handle. When you run your own business even more so - because you there’s no paid compassionate leave to fall back on. And you can’t just hand your clients/commitments over to someone
A good business partnership can be an absolute joy. You can combine your unique strengths and talents - and navigate the journey together (including the obstacles and challenges). But bad business partnership can also cost you - both financiall
I’m back with a brand new season (and a new name) for my podcast. After almost ten years of podcasting, I was kind of bored of the sound of my own voice. And of listening to interviews with business owners about how brilliant they are... When w
There’s no easy way of saying this …But most client testimonials I see on websites (and on social media) make me feel SO frustrated. Because they totally ‘undersell’ the expertise of the business - and I feel sure they’re missing out on sales a
Do you have an idea for an online course but you’re wondering if it will sell? Maybe you’ve already created your online course - but are disappointed with sales? In this episode of the Courageous CEO podcast, you’ll find out how to tell if your
Do you ever wish you could ‘clone yourself’ - so you can help more clients (without having to be in front of them)? If you’re a coach, consultant, trainer or service provider - licensing your methodology and/or resources - can be an effective w
What makes a business ‘sellable’? And how do you know whether someone might be interested in buying yours?In this episode of the Courageous CEO podcast, you’ll discover what makes a business attractive to potential buyers - and how you can make
If sales are inconsistent in your business, it may be because you’re not creating enough thought leadership content. And without the authority and credibility you can gain from thought leadership content, prospective clients may not trust you e
If you’ve ever struggled to stick to a content plan for your business, you may think it’s because you’re dedicated or motivated enough. But that’s not the case at all - it’s because you don’t actually need a content plan. In this episode of the
Got a product or service you’re really passionate about - but people just don’t seem interested in buying? Knowing how to troubleshoot a sales problem is the first step to solving it. And that’s exactly what you’ll learn in this episode of the
Do you struggle to price your services for clients? Or find yourself procrastinating over client proposals - because you’re not sure what to charge? If so, you’re definitely not alone. But you’re almost certainly undercharging - and over delive
If you’re struggling to generate consistent revenue in your business - you may think you have a marketing problem. Or that you need to start a podcast or a newsletter, Youtube channel - or post more regularly on social media. But you don’t have
When you hear the term CEO, you probably think of big companies - with boards of directors, annual reports and financial statements.Which is completely irrelevant to you if you’re a consultant, coach, contractor, freelancer, sole trader or smal
I don’t have a corporate background. And I’ve only managed to hold down a ‘real’ job for a few short years of my working life. So why the heck have I created a podcast with ‘CEO’ in the title? That’s exactly what you’ll find out in the first ep
I’m back with a brand new season (and a new name) for my podcast. Ten new solo episodes will land shortly (followed by a series of bonus interviews with courageous business owners). Find out what to expect from the Courageous CEO Podcast, which
Podcasting is a great way to build your audience (and attract your ideal customer/clients). And here’s the best thing…you don’t even have to have your own podcast. In this episode of the Courageous Content Podcast, I’ll share how to grow your a
I used to hate the term ‘CEO Day’.Because I felt it was one of those fancy terms female entrepreneurs bandied about while working from the beach, driving around in their sports car and/or soaking in a bubble bath with pink scented candles etc).