Feeling stuck in your business? It’s not you - it’s the way you’ve been taught to work. Unstuck is the podcast for solo business owners who want things to feel lighter, clearer, and more doable - without the pressure to scale, hustle, or pretend everything’s fine. Hosted by business coach and author Libby Langley, each weekly episode explores one of the real reasons you’re stuck - from overthinking, people-pleasing, and messy offers, to burnout and procrastination - and helps you find your w ...
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146: #146 How a Fear of Judgement Can Keep You Stuck
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27:16Have you ever stopped yourself from doing something in your business because you were worried about what other people might think? Whether it’s strangers on the internet, a partner who doesn’t quite get it, or family members who’ve always made you feel “less than,” the fear of judgement can be paralysing. In this episode, I’m talking about how that…
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145: #145 The Productivity Lie That's Keeping You Stuck
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27:22Busy doesn’t always mean productive — so why are we still chasing it? In this episode, I’m unpacking the productivity myth that keeps so many solo business owners overworked, overwhelmed, and stuck in a cycle that doesn’t actually move their business forward. We’ve been sold the idea that the busier you are, the more successful you must be. But the…
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144: #144 Why Being Stuck is a Signpost, not a Problem to Solve
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27:39If you’ve ever felt like your momentum has disappeared, your motivation is nowhere to be found, and you’re not sure what to do next… you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m inviting you to look at being “stuck” in a completely different way. Rather than seeing stuckness as something to panic about or rush to fix, I’m encouraging you to treat it as a…
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143: #143 Talking Ageing and Image with Nicky Hambleton-Jones
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30:25Does your image affect your confidence and success as a business owner? Today I’m diving into this fascinating topic with Nicky Hambleton-Jones - stylist, author, and former presenter of the iconic TV show 10 Years Younger. We’re exploring how what you wear and how you feel about ageing can influence not just how others see you, but how you show up…
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142: #142 Are Your Goals Keeping You Stuck?
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27:18Feeling unmotivated in your business? Struggling to stay on track with your goals — or wondering if they’re even the right goals anymore? If you’re stuck in a cycle of resistance, procrastination, or feeling out of alignment, it might be time to take a closer look at the goals you’ve been chasing. In this episode, I’m talking about what happens whe…
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141: #141 When Indecision is Keeping You Stuck
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26:28Indecision is one of the biggest energy drains in business. I know how it feels to have 57 tabs open on your computer (and in your brain), wondering which path to take and feeling like every option could be the wrong one. In this episode, I’m talking through the weight of indecision — how it builds, how it keeps you stuck, and why doing something i…
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140: #140 How to Get Unstuck from a Business that Doesn't Feel Right Anymore
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26:36Your business isn’t a one-and-done kind of thing. It’s something that evolves as you do — and in this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story about what I’ve changed in my own business lately and why. After months of sitting with a niggling misalignment, I’ve made the big (and beautiful) decision to rename my coaching space from Confidence to …
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139: #139 Are You Scared Stuck of Wasting Time and Money?
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27:28Today I’m talking about something that stops so many brilliant solo business owners in their tracks: the fear of making another bad investment. Whether you’ve spent thousands on coaching that didn’t feel right, or downloaded freebie after freebie without seeing results, that lingering sense of shame, regret, or frustration can keep you stuck for fa…
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138: #138 Getting Unstuck from Knowledge Paralysis (AKA You Don't Need to Learn Anything Else!)
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26:49If you’ve ever said, “I know what I need to do - so why am I not doing it?”, this episode is your wake-up call. Let’s talk about knowledge paralysis, the sneaky trap that convinces you to download yet another freebie or course, instead of simply moving forward with what you already know. In this episode, I’m getting to the heart of why you’re feeli…
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137: #137 How to Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Business
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25:04If your brain feels foggy, your motivation has vanished, and everything you try leads to overthinking and second-guessing… you’re not broken. You’re just stuck — and it’s totally normal. In this episode, I’m digging into what being “stuck” really looks like for solo business owners, how it creeps in, and why it has nothing to do with being lazy or …
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136: #136 Burnt Out By Your Business? Here's What To Do
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25:19If you're dragging yourself through your to-do list, doubting all your decisions, or wondering where your spark has gone… it might not be you — it might be burnout. And no, it doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes burnout looks like tweaking your website for the 400th time, staring blankly at your inbox, or feeling completely flat for no obvious …
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135: #135 Balancing Supporting Others with Needing Support Yourself
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25:41This week, I’m speaking directly to the women who always seem to have it together — the ones who are calm, capable, and endlessly supportive. You're the go-to for your friends, your family, your clients. You’re the one who says, “My DMs are always open,” and people take you up on that. But when you need support… where do you go? Being the strong on…
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134: #134 Can You Really Run a Business Without Social Media
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26:15Ever wondered if your business would crumble if you stopped showing up daily on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn? In this episode of Unstuck, I’m sharing the honest truth about what’s happened since I made the decision to step back from social media — and why it’s been one of the most refreshing, grounding shifts I’ve made in years. After more than…
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133: #133 Why You Don't Need a 90-Day Plan to Make Progress
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26:50Welcome to Unstuck formerly Life In Business! We’ve all heard it: make a 90-day plan, set quarterly targets, forecast your growth. But for many solo business owners — especially those who are neurodivergent or juggling midlife chaos — rigid long-term planning can do more harm than good. It can feel overwhelming, demotivating, and like you’re settin…
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132: #132 The Real Reason You're Not Showing Up (and What to Do About It)
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26:52Showing up in your business can feel like a monumental task. Not because you’re lazy or unmotivated, but because it can feel deeply vulnerable to put yourself out there. Whether it’s hitting ‘publish’ on that post, sending an email, or recording a video, it’s normal to feel that tightness in your chest and wonder, “Who even cares?” In this episode,…
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131: #131 How to Stop Talking Yourself Out of Your Own Ideas
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27:09Welcome to Unstuck formerly Life In Business! You’ve been told to map it all out. Set the goals. Forecast the income. Create your 90-day plan. But what if all that planning is actually making you feel more stuck, more overwhelmed, and more likely to give up before you’ve even started? In this episode, I’m flipping the script on rigid business plann…
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130: #130 How to Simplify Your Offers so They Actually Sell
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26:28Welcome to Unstuck formerly Life In Business! If our offers are confusing us, they are definitely confusing my audience. And confused people do not buy. Today, we’re talking about how to simplify your offers so they actually sell. Because, let’s be honest, this is the whole point of being in business, right? It’s not just for the sake of it; we're …
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129: #129 Why You're Not Broken (You're Just Ready for Something to Change)
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27:04Feeling flat, foggy, or like your business should be further along by now? You’re not broken — you’re just stuck. And that’s okay. In this episode, I’m gently calling out the myth that something has to be wrong with you to want change. Spoiler alert: nothing’s wrong with you. You’ve just reached a point where the way you’re doing things doesn’t fee…
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128: #128 What To Do If You're Feeling Stuck As A Solo Business Owner
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28:43Feeling stuck in your business, but not sure how to get out of the fog? You’re not broken, you’re just tired of trying to do everything alone. In this episode, I’m talking about what being stuck really looks and feels like as a solo business owner, and how you can gently start untangling your way back to clarity. This is actually the final episode …
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127: #127 When You've Tried Everything and You're Still Not Where You Want To Be
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27:17You’ve taken the courses, bought the planners, followed the strategies — so why are you still stuck? If you’re feeling mentally fried and like nothing’s really working, this episode will help you understand why more tactics aren’t the answer, and what to do instead. In this honest and gently rebellious episode, I share what’s actually going on when…
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126: #126 The Hidden Cost of DIYing Your Business
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27:10We solo business owners are a fiercely independent bunch — we figure stuff out, wear all the hats, and keep the wheels turning. But what if trying to do everything yourself is actually slowing you down? In this episode, I’m sharing the hidden costs of DIY-ing your business growth — from wasted time and money to missed opportunities and total overwh…
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125: #125 The Ugly Truth About Business Coaching (and Why You Might Not Need a Coach)
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27:19As a business coach with over 13 years' experience (and a fair few hard lessons along the way), I’ve seen it all — the “proven formulas,” the overpriced programs, and the subtle ways some coaches make you feel like you’re the problem. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and having an honest conversation about what coaching should actually…
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124: #124 How To Be Your Own Best Boss - Staying Motivated, Focused, and Accountable as a Solo Business Owner
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26:41Being your own boss sounds like a dream — until you’re sat in your slippers wondering what on earth you actually did all day. In this episode, I’m sharing what it really takes to stay motivated, focused, and accountable when you're a solo business owner, and how to stop the faff and start making real progress. We’ll talk about separating yourself f…
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123: #123 In Conversation with Denise Duffield-Thomas
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50:59What does it look like to do business your way — even when that means breaking every rule you once believed in? In this special episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Denise Duffield-Thomas for an honest, funny, and quietly rebellious chat about navigating business, boundaries, and being your full self in public. We talk about everything from neurodi…
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122: #122 How to Stay Motivated in Business (Even When You Feel Stuck)
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27:12Some days you’re on fire — full of ideas, focused, excited — and other days, you wonder why you ever started your business in the first place. Sound familiar? In this episode, I’m talking about what it really takes to stay motivated in business when everything feels heavy, stuck, or like an absolute waste of time. We’ll break down the myth of alway…
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121: #121 The Truth About Business Freedom: What It Really Takes to Work Less and Earn More
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27:32Ever wondered if it’s really possible to work fewer hours and still hit your income goals? In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the real truth behind business freedom — and spoiler alert: it’s not what the online gurus are telling you. This isn’t about flashy £10k months or selling your soul to hustle culture. It’s about you deciding what freedom me…
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120: #120 How to Play to Your Strengths and Build a Business You Love
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27:37If growing your business feels exhausting, chances are you’re building it in a way that doesn’t actually suit you. In this final episode of my four-part mini series, I’m showing you how to build a business that aligns with your energy, your preferences, and your version of success — by playing to your strengths. We’ll unpack what it really means to…
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119: #119 How to Identify What Makes Your Business Uniquely Brilliant
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27:15If I asked you what makes your business truly stand out — beyond your services, beyond your logo — what would you say? In this episode, we’re diving into your unique brilliance and how to embrace what makes you different, so you can attract the clients who are truly right for you. This is the third episode in my mini series on building a business y…
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118: #118 What Your Numbers Are Really Telling You About Your Business
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27:40Numbers don’t lie — but they don’t always tell the full story either. In this episode, I’m sharing how to actually understand your business numbers so they help you build something sustainable, joyful, and profitable — without burning out or feeling like you’re always behind. We’re continuing the mini series on the building blocks for creating a bu…
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117: #117 How To Build a Business You Love (Without the Hustle) Using My Sustainable Success Structure
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27:47You don’t need to burn out, push harder, or work 14-hour days to build a business you love. In this episode, I’m kicking off a brand-new mini series sharing the key elements of what I call the Sustainable Success Structure — a framework I use with my clients to create a business that’s joyful, profitable, and actually suits your life. We’re startin…
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116: #116 Ask Me Anything: Honest Answers to Your Life and Business Questions
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27:45What do I really think about Mondays? What’s my biggest fear? And have I ever seriously wanted to quit my business altogether? In this candid Ask Me Anything episode, I’m answering your questions — the easy ones, the awkward ones, and everything in between — about life, business, neurodiversity, money, motivation, and the very human side of being a…
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115: #115 Choosing Your Challenges in Business (And Making the Right Choice)
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27:55Ever wondered why some habits stick easily while others feel impossible? In this episode, I’m unpacking the real reason behind that — and how understanding yourself better is the key to making lasting change. Let me tell you — quitting smoking and drinking? Surprisingly easy for me. But daily exercise? That’s a whole different story. It got me thin…
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114: #114 How to Find Your 'Why' and Stay Motivated in Business
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27:40Your why is more than a marketing soundbite — it’s the compass that keeps you going when business feels hard, messy, or uncertain. In this episode, I’m diving deep into why your why matters more than you think. This week’s episode is a heartfelt one. I’m sharing how my own understanding of my why has shifted massively over the past 13 years in busi…
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113: #113 Balancing Life and Business: How to Prioritise What Matters
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27:59Let’s ditch the hustle-first mentality and start building your business in a way that actually supports your life — your energy, your values, and your reality. In this episode, I’m sharing: What a life-first business actually means (hint: it’s not about doing less, it’s about doing what matters) Why acknowledging your real-life responsibilities and…
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112: #112 How to Set Business Goals You Can Actually Achieve
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27:03We’re not here for fluffy resolutions or overwhelming “10k months” unless they truly mean something to you. In this episode, I’m talking about how to set goals that you’ll genuinely want to stick to — because they matter to you, not Instagram. We’ll explore: Why traditional goal setting often fails (and what to do instead) How to create goals based…
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111: #111 Life In Business Looking Back, Moving Forward - 2024's Wins And Wisdom
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27:50As 2023 draws to a close, I’m inviting you into a moment of honest reflection — not the “look how much money I made” kind, but the real, grounded, human kind. In this bonus episode, I’m sharing: Why leading with heart (not just head) was the most uncomfortable — and transformative — shift I made this year How saying no to 1:1 work and fully committ…
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110: #110 Social Media Balance: How to Market Without Burnout
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27:17I’ve been teaching social media since 2009 — yep, I’m a bit of a veteran — and I’ve seen it all. The trends, the algorithms, the obsession with follower counts, and the pressure to show up constantly. But here’s the truth: social media is just a tool. You’re allowed to use it on your own terms. In this episode, we’ll explore: How to work out why yo…
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109: #109 How to Say No in Business (Without Guilt)
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27:32We’re diving into one of the most transformational tools in business (and life): saying no — kindly, confidently, and without spiralling into guilt or people-pleasing. If you've ever found yourself saying yes when you really wanted to say no, or booked something future-you just knew wouldn't feel right, I get it — and you’re not alone. In this epis…
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108: #108 How to Overcome Loneliness as a Business Owner
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28:07This one’s a heart-to-heart. Because if you’re working from home, on your own, building your business — it’s okay if some days feel really flipping lonely. Even if you're an introvert (like me). Even if you love your business. Even if it’s working on paper. Loneliness is a very real — and very common — part of life in business, and it’s time we tal…
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107: #107 How to Stop Perfectionism From Holding You Back
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27:19Let’s be honest — perfectionism is exhausting. It slows us down, stops us showing up, and tricks us into thinking we’re not ready, not polished, not good enough yet. But here’s the truth: done is better than perfect. And being real is always more powerful than being ‘perfect’. In today’s episode, we’re diving into: The difference between high stand…
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106: #106 How to Stay Focused in Your Business and Avoid Distractions
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28:17Let’s face it: modern business life is loud — with notifications, messages, and a hundred shiny things begging for your attention. And if you’re anything like me (hello fellow ADHDers!), focus doesn’t always come easily. That’s why in today’s episode, I’m sharing exactly how I stay on track and reduce distractions so I can actually finish what I st…
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105: #105 What to Do When Your Business Feels Unstable
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27:20Wobbles — those little moments of doubt, hesitation or “what the hell am I doing?” panic — are part and parcel of running a business. We all have them. Yes, even me. Yes, even after 13 years. Yes, even today. In this gentle, honest episode, I’m talking you through: What a “wobble” actually is (and why it’s not a failure) The most common causes — fr…
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104: #104 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Business: Why You Are Enough
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27:25Today’s episode is one big virtual hug. Because I know how easy it is to feel like you’re not measuring up — to someone else’s business, someone else’s energy levels, someone else’s idea of success. But here’s the truth: you are enough exactly as you are. In this gently rebellious episode, I’m talking about the pressure to constantly do more, be mo…
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103: #103 Feeling Overwhelmed? How to Regain Control in Business
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27:22This one’s for you if business feels heavy right now — if you're buried in “shoulds,” chasing someone else’s version of success, and living in a state of low-level constant stress. Trust me, I’ve been there. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking what overwhelm really looks like for business owners (especially if you’re neurodivergent) and how to star…
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102: #102 Redefining Success: Build a Business That Works for You
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27:29What if everything you've been told about success — the house, the car, the 10k months — is just... noise? This week, we're redefining success on your terms. This episode is a gentle but powerful challenge to the traditional, flashy, externally-defined idea of “success” that floods our feeds and fuels our self-doubt. Who decided a Rolex, a team of …
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101: #101 Common Business Mistakes That Belong In Room 101
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28:10We’re celebrating episode 101 by embracing the spirit of Room 101 — and chucking in all the business “advice” that’s never served us. From 5am starts to the obsession with 10k months, from soulless templates to pointless vanity metrics, I’m calling out the noise and reclaiming what actually matters in building a business that feels aligned, sustain…
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100: #100 How Neurodiversity Can Shape Your Business Journey
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26:53This is a big one. It’s episode 100 of Life in Business (🥳), and it just so happens to fall on the relaunch day of my book — Life in Business: Easy Ways to Work Less, Earn More and Embrace True Happiness. In today’s episode, I’m reflecting on the journey that brought me here: being diagnosed as autistic and ADHD in my 40s, understanding why busines…
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99: #99 Why Sales Feel Hard (and How to Make It Easier)
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27:19Today we’re having a real heart-to-heart about why sales sometimes feel so flipping hard — and what to do instead. Spoiler: the answer isn’t “post more on Instagram.” In this episode, I’ll walk you through why more content doesn’t always mean more clients, and how the real fix is looking at your foundations, not your marketing tactics. I’ll share h…
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98: #98 Ask Me Anything: Honest Answers to Your Life and Business Questions
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27:27Welcome to a special Ask Me Anything edition of Life in Business! Today, I’m answering some of your brilliant questions on everything from how to stop your business taking over your life to finding the confidence to really go for it — all with my usual no-fluff, gently rebellious approach. We cover what to do if you're overwhelmed, how to stop buil…
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97: #97 How Taking Time Off Can Transform Your Life and Business
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27:26Today, I’m talking about something wildly underrated but absolutely vital: taking time off. Yes, really. Not just because you’re burned out, but as a conscious strategy to help your business grow — in a way that actually feels good. We’ll explore why rest isn’t just nice-to-have — it’s the difference between creativity and chaos, reflection and bur…
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