Beyond The Bio

Welcome to this week’s Beyond the Bio bonus episode. In these short recaps, I’m picking out my key takeaway from Monday’s show and creating an actionable tip you can implement right now.

Oli Barrett joined me on Monday’s episode to discuss everything you need to know about panel discussions. Oli is a founder and presenter who enjoys connecting people and ideas. He has co-founded numerous organisations including Tenner, Volunteer It Yourself, The Rainmakers, Cospa and Clean and Cool.

As a presenter, Oli hosted the Great British Entrepreneur Awards for 10 years and is an official presenter for London Tech Week. In the past year, he has hosted a wide range of events from a gathering of Nobel Prize Winners to a summit on eye health, and from the future of aviation to a global AI event.

Oli shared his key pieces of advice for presenters, chairs and panelists on how to create a panel discussion that the audience won’t forget.

These bonus episodes are full of actionable tips and tricks that you can take forward to raise your profile. I’d love to know if you find these helpful and hear about which action points you’ve decided to embrace.

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moja_sophie?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

X: https://twitter.com/Moja_Sophie

My new book - From Unknown to Unforgettable: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DCQ6K5F1/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Monday’s Episode:

061: Nailing Panel Discussions with Oli Barrett

References:

046: Partnership Pitches with Topher Morrison

How should you prepare for panel discussions?

You’ve probably watched a panel discussion, or perhaps even been part of one, but do you know how to really master the art of a panel discussion? Whether you’re chairing the panel or one of the participants, this episode is going to give you all the knowledge you need to know to ensure it isn’t dull!

Oli Barrett joins me to discuss how he keeps his audiences and panelists engaged. Oli is a founder and presenter who enjoys connecting people and ideas. He has co-founded numerous organisations including Tenner, Volunteer It Yourself, The Rainmakers, Cospa and Clean and Cool.

As a presenter, Oli hosted the Great British Entrepreneur Awards for 10 years and is an official presenter for London Tech Week. In the past year, he has hosted a wide range of events from a gathering of Nobel Prize Winners to a summit on eye health, and from the future of aviation to a global AI event.

When it comes to captivating the audience, Oli knows exactly what it takes. We chat through his key pieces of advice for presenters, chairs and panelists on how to create a panel discussion that the audience won’t forget. This is a must-listen for anyone wanting to up their speaking game because keynote speakers are talent spotted on panels!

So, let's get stuck in…

Connect with Oli:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olibarrett/?originalSubdomain=uk

Website: https://www.olibarrett.com/

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Connect with Sophie:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken

Instagram: www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/

X/Twitter: www.twitter.com/Moja_Sophie

From Unknown to Unforgettable: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DCQ6K5F1/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

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Welcome to this week’s Beyond the Bio bonus episode. In these short recaps, I’m picking out my key takeaway from Monday’s show and creating an actionable tip you can implement right now.

On Monday’s episode I was joined by James Carss to discuss Non-Executive Director board roles. James is the founder and CEO of Castle Peak Group, an executive search firm with a difference. With over 20 years in executive recruitment across the UK, Asia, and North America, James has always challenged the norm.

We discussed the benefits of a NED board role, what to look for in board roles, what to think about when applying and James shared some of his top tips for coming across well at interview.

These bonus episodes are full of actionable tips and tricks that you can take forward to raise your profile. I’d love to know if you find these helpful and hear about which action points you’ve decided to embrace.

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moja_sophie?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

X: https://twitter.com/Moja_Sophie

My new book - From Unknown to Unforgettable: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DCQ6K5F1/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Monday’s Episode:

060: The Non-Exec Director Path with James Carss

What are the benefits of having a non-executive board role?

James Carss is here to join me in chatting about all things NED board roles. James is the founder and CEO of Castle Peak Group, an executive search firm with a difference. With over 20 years in executive recruitment across the UK, Asia, and North America, James has always challenged the norm.

After making his mark with top firms in London and leading teams in Hong Kong, James returned to the UK with a mission. In January 2024, he founded Castle Peak Group to offer executive search services that genuinely prioritise diversity, inclusion, and ethical leadership. James isn’t just a top corporate scout; he’s dedicated to building more inclusive workplaces and mentoring future leaders.

We’re discussing the benefits of a NED board role, what to look for in board roles, what to think about when applying and James shares some of his top tips for coming across well at interview.

So, let's get stuck in…

Connect with James:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarss/

Website: https://castlepeak-group.com/

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Connect with Sophie:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken

Instagram: www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/

X/Twitter: www.twitter.com/Moja_Sophie

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This podcast is brought to you by Moja.

Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.

See how your profile is currently performing: https://mym-btb.scoreapp.com/

Welcome to this week’s Beyond the Bio bonus episode. In these short recaps, I’m picking out my key takeaway from Monday’s show and creating an actionable tip you can implement right now.

On Monday’s episode I was chatting all about why having a personal website is so important. A personal website is essential for building your brand authority. It’s a great place to be able to showcase your expertise and adds credibility to your professional profile. It can improve your discoverability and allows you to promote your services, such as speaking, separately to your business’ website.

I shared how to use your website to promote yourself for speaking gigs and spoke about my own personal website to give you some inspiration on what you could include on yours. I also shared some tips on SEO and discoverability, as well as the basics on how to get started on building your very own personal website.

These bonus episodes are full of actionable tips and tricks that you can take forward to raise your profile. I’d love to know if you find these helpful and hear about which action points you’ve decided to embrace.

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moja_sophie?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

X: https://twitter.com/Moja_Sophie

My new book - From Unknown to Unforgettable: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DCQ6K5F1/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Monday’s Episode:

059: Personal Website Benefits

Why should you have a personal website?

A personal website is essential for building your brand authority. It’s a great place to be able to showcase your expertise and adds credibility to your professional profile. It can improve your discoverability and allows you to promote your services, such as speaking, separately to your business’ website.

Anyone who wants to be more visible and book more media or speaking gigs should definitely have a personal website! Tune into this episode for a whistle-stop tour of why personal websites are SO important.

I’m chatting through why I think it’s important to have a personal website. I share how to use it to promote yourself for speaking gigs and talking you through my own personal website to give you some inspiration on what you could include on yours. I also share some tips on SEO and discoverability, as well as the basics on how to get started on building your very own personal website.

So, let's get stuck in…

References:

038: Speaker Kit Essentials

032: Strategies for SEO Success with Andrew Armitage

My website: https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/

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Connect with Sophie:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken

Instagram: www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/

X/Twitter: www.twitter.com/Moja_Sophie

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This podcast is brought to you by Moja.

Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.

See how your profile is currently performing: https://mym-btb.scoreapp.com/

Welcome to this week’s Beyond the Bio bonus episode. In these short recaps, I’m picking out my key takeaway from Monday’s show and creating an actionable tip you can implement right now.

On Monday’s episode I was chatting with Teresa Heath-Wareing. Teresa is the host of the Your Dream Business Podcast and has interviewed the likes of Denise Duffield Thomas, Amy Porterfield, Pat Flynn, Michael Hyatt, Jasmine Star, Stu McLaren, Mike Stelzner and Dean Graziosi. So, she knows a thing or two about what it takes to get your podcast heard!

We chatted about how Teresa’s podcast has grown and changed since she started, what she thinks you should consider when pitching for podcasts and how she found herself on a plane to America to invite her first (very big) podcast guests onto the show.

These bonus episodes are full of actionable tips and tricks that you can take forward to raise your profile. I’d love to know if you find these helpful and hear about which action points you’ve decided to embrace.

Connect with Teresa:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teresa_heathwareing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moja_sophie?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

X: https://twitter.com/Moja_Sophie

My new book - From Unknown to Unforgettable: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DCQ6K5F1/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Monday’s Episode:

058: Become a Podcast Pro with Teresa Heath-Wareing

Reference:

047: The Podcast Pyramid with Daniel Priestley

Want to know what it takes to become a podcasting pro?

Teresa Heath-Wareing has got all the tips and tricks you need to up your podcast game. Teresa is the host of the Your Dream Business Podcast and has interviewed the likes of Denise Duffield Thomas, Amy Porterfield, Pat Flynn, Michael Hyatt, Jasmine Star, Stu McLaren, Mike Stelzner and Dean Graziosi. So, she knows a thing or two about what it takes to get your podcast heard!

Teresa is an online business, marketing & mindset strategic coach who works with business owners from across the world, helping them to build a business and life they love. Her online membership and her innovative Dream Business Growth Path enable overwhelmed business owners to balance their lives while building a business they love. Teresa is also an international best-selling author, award-winning speaker and TEDx speaker.

In this episode, we chat about how Teresa’s podcast has grown and changed since she started, what to consider when pitching for podcasts and how she found herself on a plane to America to invite her first (very big) podcast guests onto the show.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to take their podcast to the next level.

So, let's get stuck in…

Connect with Teresa:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teresa_heathwareing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Podcast: https://teresaheathwareing.com/dream-business-podcast/

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Connect with Sophie:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken

Instagram: www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/

X/Twitter: www.twitter.com/Moja_Sophie

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This podcast is brought to you by Moja.

Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.

See how your profile is currently performing: https://mym-btb.scoreapp.com/

Welcome to this week’s Beyond the Bio bonus episode. In these short recaps, I’m picking out my key takeaway from Monday’s show and creating an actionable tip you can implement right now.

Monday’s episode was a solo one celebrating a year of Beyond the Bio. It also coincided with the launch of my new book, From Unknown to Unforgettable, so I shared all that you can expect from reading it!

I talked about all things Beyond the Bio, what the podcast has brought to me over the past year and how the podcast, along with all the awesome guests, has influenced my new book.

These bonus episodes are full of actionable tips and tricks that you can take forward to raise your profile. I’d love to know if you find these helpful and hear about which action points you’ve decided to embrace.

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moja_sophie?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

X: https://twitter.com/Moja_Sophie

My new book - From Unknown to Unforgettable: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DCQ6K5F1/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Monday’s Episode:

057: From Unknown to Unforgettable

Where does the time go?!

Beyond the Bio is one year old (albeit a little belated...) and I’m here to celebrate.

You may have heard some teasers in previous Beyond the Bio episodes, but my new book, From Unknown to Unforgettable: How to build a personal brand that goes beyond the bio, is now available to buy.

As this week is launch week, I’m talking about all things Beyond the Bio, what the podcast has brought to me over the past year and how it has influenced my new book. I’m sharing what you can expect from the book and discussing why buying it will help YOU go from unknown to unforgettable.

For the first week only, you can buy the book for only 99p: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DCQ6K5F1/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

It’s been an awesome year of Beyond the Bio and I can’t wait to see where the show will take us in the future.

So, let's get stuck in…

This podcast is brought to you by Moja.

Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.

See how your profile is currently performing: https://mym-btb.scoreapp.com/

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Connect with Sophie:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken

Instagram: www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/

X/Twitter: www.twitter.com/Moja_Sophie