Building a Bigger Table Podcast

Building a Bigger Table Podcast

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  • Episode 54 - Why New Year's Resolutions Don't Work

    So many of us make New Year's resolutions with good intentions, but we very rarely keep to them, which can be disheartening and counter productive. Instead of helping you forge ahead, they just make you feel worse about yourself!

    In this episode, Shaa breaks down a better way of making New Years commitments - stacking the odds in your favour in order to actually achieve your goals in 2022...

    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • By the first week of February, over 80% of people have forsaken their New Year's resolutions, and by the end of March, almost all have been forgotten entirely.
    • Instead of trying to take on too many things at once, why not set a single goal for each area of our lives, which makes things far more manageable.
    • We need to make a commitment to 1-3 things that we want above all other things. Stretch goals are the best goals - make them just beyond your reach, but not so far you have no hope of ever reaching them.
    • Accountability keeps us disciplined. Make sure you track your goals and surround yourself with people who will help you keep on track. Come check out https://www.shaa.com/the-6-figure-club-join-today/  to get Shaa’s help keeping you on track! 

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      BEST MOMENTS

      'We try to take too much on'

      'These goals have to be meaningful'

      'What you measure matters and what matters gets measured'

      VALUABLE RESOURCES

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      MEET YOUR HOST

      Hi, I’m Shaa.

      I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels!

      I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”.

      I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK' by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Shi*t.

      WHERE TO FIND SHAA

      Website - https://www.shaa.com/

      Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaawasmund

      13 min
    • Episode 53 - What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger

      Sometimes life seems to come at you all at once, but as Shaa shared in this week's episode, we can learn from the good and the bad. are no such things as failure. What  doesn't kill you can only make you stronger.

      KEY TAKEAWAYS

      • Even when times get tough, there are always moments of joy, beauty and opportunities for gratitude. We need to find those diamonds and keep focused on them, not just the challenging times.
      • We should never make assumptions about other people. Lives lived behind closed doors might not be as rosy as you believe.
      • Surrounding ourselves with strong, positive people empowers us when times get tough. When people fall, the quickest way to get up is by taking the hand of another. 

        • BEST MOMENTS

        ‘Press pause, take a step back and truly show up for them’

        ‘There are moments. There are people. Who are diamonds, who make everything worthwhile’.

        'Sending love, patience, resilience and determination - we've got this'

        VALUABLE RESOURCES

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        MEET YOUR HOST

        Hi, I’m Shaa.

        I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels!

        I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”.

        I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK' by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Shi*t.

        WHERE TO FIND SHAA

        Website - https://www.shaa.com/

        Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaawasmund

        29 min
      • Episode 52 - Being Resilient No Matter What - with Emma Campbell

        Emma Campbell is an author, columnist, speaker and long term cancer survivor with a large and highly engaged social media following using the handle @limitless_em

        Emma joins Shaa to talk about her remarkable journey through adversity, and her fortified belief that we are all limitless, and despite the trials that life may throw at us, resilience will see us through …

        KEY TAKEAWAYS

        • Our reaction to trauma can often affect us far more deeply than we think. The effects of Post Traumatic Growth can be similar to PTSD and can lead to devastating dissociative aftershocks.
        • One of the subsequent effects of post-traumatic growth is to suddenly become far more active - looking for things to constantly engage the mind and body, for fear of stopping.
        • The feeling of inadequacy can compound the more we take on. We can feel as though we are spread so thin that we let everyone down.

          • BEST MOMENTS

          'Many of us don't realise that we are living in survival mode'

          'I've become someone who doesn't stop'

          'I turned my fear of death into a love of life'

          'Life takes on a different meaning and time takes on a different meaning'

          VALUABLE RESOURCES

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          MEET YOUR HOST

          Hi, I’m Shaa.

          I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels!

          I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”.

          I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK' by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Shi*t.

          WHERE TO FIND SHAA

          Website - https://www.shaa.com/

          Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/shaawasmund/

          Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaawasmund/

          40 min
        • Episode 51 - What To Do When Facebook Deletes Me

          In this weeks episode, Shaa talks about how her Facebook and Instagram accounts got hacked ... and then deleted - and the ongoing saga she's having to recover them. As of this episode, there's been no resolution. It's the type of thing we feel happens to other people ... until it happens to us. Shaa shares the dangers that many of us face when building our businesses on rented ground - you don't own these platforms, you're just borrowing them.  It's been a sharp lesson that these platforms are more Faceless than Facebook. No accountability, no customer service, no response. A wake up call for us all.

          KEY TAKEAWAYS

          • Two factor authentication is no guarantee of safety. Despite having this supposedly strong security measure enabled, access was still gained by hackers.
          • Despite what we may believe, we do not own our social media presence. It can be taken away. This becomes unfortunately clear when unauthorised access occurs.
          • This experience has demonstrated that while social media can be useful in terms of reaching your audience, it should never be our only avenue of earning money.

            • BEST MOMENTS

            'I had apparently contravened their guidelines and my account had been removed'

            'Forewarned is forearmed'

            'They should be called Faceless rather than Facebook'

            VALUABLE RESOURCES

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            MEET YOUR HOST

            Hi, I’m Shaa.

            I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels!

            I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”.

            I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK' by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Shi*t.

            WHERE TO FIND SHAA

            Website - https://www.shaa.com/

            Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/shaawasmund/

            Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaawasmund/

            20 min
          • Episode 50 - How To Have A Richer Relationship With Money - with Vix Munro

            We all work hard for our money, but is our money working hard for us?

            In this week's show, Shaa is joined by Vix Munro, an entrepreneur, wealth coach, optimist and crypto enthusiast, to discuss the crucial topic of investing and how to make sure you're getting the best returns on the money you've earned.

            KEY TAKEAWAYS

            • It's vital for people to be investing in something. Inflation is the highest it's been for ten years, and if your moneyis simply sitting in a bank account, it will literally do nothing.
            • Your return on your investment must be higher than the rate of inflation. This means you'll be offsetting the effects of inflation as well as growing your money.
            • The major players in the crypto market are in this for the long run. However, guidance is advised as there is a surfeit of information that leads people down the wrong paths. Crypto is not a quick way to wealth, but it should be considered as part of a longer  term investment strategy.
            • Markets ebb and flow so fluctuations are to be expected. But if we are in this for the long term, as we should be, the general trend is that you are very likely to see a good return.

              • BEST MOMENTS

              'Over time it is completely feasible to get a return of 8% to 10% on your investment'

              'Fundamentally, we all need to become far more financially literate'

              'Theory is one thing, but practice is entirely different'

              'Do not be blindsided by promises of overnight gajillionaire status'

              VALUABLE RESOURCES

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              ABOUT THE GUEST

              Vix Munro is an entrepreneur, author, money enthusiast & eternal optimist. Her background is in accountancy, economics and pricing, with a career spanning over 30 years. This includes an M.Sc. in Economics and running her own business for the last 13 of those years. 

              Vix is passionate about money, investing, crypto and the economy. Her mission is to help women step into their financial power and become money savvy in life and in business. She believes we all have the ability to transform our money mindset, rewrite our money story and become financially empowered. And that this can be liberating, life changing and fun.  

              Vix was born and raised in New Zealand. She arrived in London at age 23 with just £30 in her pocket and is now a multi-millionaire.  She loves to travel and is looking forward to travelling again in a post-covid world.

              MEET YOUR HOST

              Hi, I’m Shaa.

              I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels!

              I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”.

              I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK' by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Shi*t.

              WHERE TO FIND SHAA

              Website - https://www.shaa.com/

              Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/shaawasmund/

              Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaawasmund/

              30 min
            • Episode 49 - Does Money Make You Happy?

              Many strive to grow their financial fortunes in the belief that money comes through wealth. But as Shaa discusses in this week's episode, there may be other forms of wealth that can provide far greater returns when it comes to happiness.

              KEY TAKEAWAYS

              • Although wealth or income rose per person between 1947 and 1970, the average happiness reported did not rise, no matter how much more they earned.
              • Money is an infinite resource. We can always make more if we put our minds to it. Time, however, is finite. We can never get a moment back, and so each one we spend is far more valuable than money could ever be.
              • There are some things that are far more important than money. Once we have those needs are met, our increase in happiness diminishes. This is the law of diminishing returns.

                • BEST MOMENTS

                'Wealth is not about having a lot of money. It's about having a lot of options'

                'I want you to really start to think about where you're investing your time'

                'From here on out, my focus is being more time rich'

                VALUABLE RESOURCES

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                MEET YOUR HOST

                Hi, I’m Shaa.

                I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels!

                I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”.

                I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK' by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Shi*t.

                WHERE TO FIND SHAA

                Website - https://www.shaa.com/

                Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/shaawasmund/

                Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaawasmund/

                17 min
              • Episode 48 - We're All Made For More

                Everyone is guilty of playing small from time to time, which holds us back from achieving the things we could be achieving. In this week's episode, Shaa talks about how fulfilment comes from stepping outside of our comfort zone and aiming for more.

                KEY TAKEAWAYS

                • Knowing that you were made for more emanates from deep within our souls. It's the feeling we get when we realise that our true purpose is going unrealised.
                • When we play small in life, and in business, we serve no one. The deeds we accomplish should always illuminate the way for others.
                • We play small by holding ourselves back for self-sabotaging reasons. It's a form of procrastination in which we fail to climb higher through self-limiting beliefs.

                  • BEST MOMENTS

                  'You know you're made for more, but you're playing small'

                  'Your light should shine the way for me'

                  'You just know there's something outside of your reach. You can't quite touch it, but you know that this isn't it'

                  VALUABLE RESOURCES

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                  MEET YOUR HOST

                  Hi, I’m Shaa.

                  I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels!

                  I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”.

                  I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK' by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Shi*t.

                  WHERE TO FIND SHAA

                  Website - https://www.shaa.com/

                  Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/shaawasmund/

                  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaawasmund/

                  15 min
                • Episode 47 - I'm My Own Worst Enemy

                  In a highly self-reflective episode, Shaa talks about how to break down the mind-set monsters, how to tackle them head on, and why personal growth is about recognising the moments in which we hold ourselves back from achieving more.

                  KEY TAKEAWAYS

                  • We can't place all the blame on others when we do not grow. Breaking down the mind-set monsters is about recognising that we hold ourselves back.
                  • The number one challenge we have when facing our upper limits is our own mind-set. The mind-set monsters are the triggers that place us into a state of mind that we're sometimes not conscious of, and which hold us back.
                  • Our businesses grow and develop when we spend time developing ourselves. Growth is about holding ourselves accountable, but also about recognising the wins when they take place.
                  • We are often scared to downsize and aim for a more niche market for fear of not serving everyone, and thereby lose clients and income. Some of this might be true in the short term, but focussing on what we are passionate about is the only way to truly grow your business.

                    • BEST MOMENTS

                    'You can't have business development without personal development'

                    'I need to get out of my own damn way'

                    'Doubling down on who you serve is the only way to grow your business'

                    VALUABLE RESOURCES

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                    MEET YOUR HOST

                    Hi, I’m Shaa.

                    I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels!

                    I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”.

                    I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK' by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Shi*t.

                    WHERE TO FIND SHAA

                    Website - https://www.shaa.com/

                    Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/shaawasmund/

                    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaawasmund/

                     

                    19 min
                  • Episode 46 - Busting Down The Myths: The Difference Between A Coach, A Mentor And A Teacher

                    When it comes to time for guidance in life or business, we are often advised to seek the help of someone who's walked the path before us. But which guiding hand is right for us?

                    In this episode, Shaa breaks down the differences between coaches, mentors and teachers, so as to help you make an informed decision about the guiding hand to suit you.

                    KEY TAKEAWAYS

                    • It is important to distinguish between the different types of guidance, as all are really quite different. Without knowing what each terms means, we cannot obtain the correct guidance.
                    • Being a mentor is about having the experience in a certain area, that may prove useful to someone also embarking up that journey, without the structures of learning apparatus.
                    • A coach doesn't have to have industry experience or even knowledge relevant to your sector. Coaches are there to help their client find their path.
                    • Depending on what stage you are at in your business, and depending on the challenges ahead of you, you may need a mentor, teacher, coach or any combination of the three.

                      • BEST MOMENTS

                      'I needed someone to help me go faster'

                      'It is just not possible to be all of them at the same time'

                      'My goal is to help people get to where they need to get to in their businesses and their lives - faster!'

                      'I would prefer to have real clarity of understanding for everyone'

                      VALUABLE RESOURCES

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                      MEET YOUR HOST

                      Hi, I’m Shaa.

                      I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels!

                      I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”.

                      I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK' by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Shi*t.

                      WHERE TO FIND SHAA

                      Website - https://www.shaa.com/

                      Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/shaawasmund/

                      Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaawasmund/

                      19 min
                    • Episode 45 - How To Grow Your Business Without Overwhelm - with Joanna Martin

                      Shaa talks to visionary, coach, catalyst, entrepreneur and activist, Joanna Martin, about her incredible achievements in business and the lessons learned along the way, as well as the ways in which you can grow your business without feeling the heavy weight of overwhelm, and how to do so sustainably!

                      KEY TAKEAWAYS

                      • Having more women in positions of leadership, having parity of representation in every business space, is the key to unlocking social progression in the world.
                      • In the past two years, women's representation has shrunk. The focus has been upon building back business, instead of providing representation, when in reality, the focus should be on building back business with women at the forefront.
                      • Juggling successfully begins with having less balls in the air. Be as rigorous as possible about setting priorities, with personal health and needs up front. Look for what's essential, and structure accordingly.
                      • Removing yourself from the home so as to work can be beneficial, as everything in the home communicates the jobs that must be done - the ones left unfinished. Removing ourselves, temporarily, can provide us with the focus we need to get business tasks completed.

                        • BEST MOMENTS

                        'We can't pretend like we could two years ago, that it's going to be alright, because in a lot of places it isn't'

                        'We need to increase the impact of women in the world without burning out'

                        'The world needs women to step up more'

                        'You can have it all. You just can't have it all at the same time'

                        VALUABLE RESOURCES

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                        Joanna Martin - https://joannamartin.com

                        MEET YOUR HOST

                        Hi, I’m Shaa.

                        I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels!

                        I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”.

                        I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK' by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Shi*t.

                        WHERE TO FIND SHAA

                        Website - https://www.shaa.com/

                        Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/shaawasmund/

                        Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaawasmund/

                        37 min

                      About Building a Bigger Table Podcast

                      From the publisher's feed

                      Shaa is the original misfit, maverick and magic maker. 

                      Despite an Economics degree from The London School of Economics and a proud recipient of an MBE from The Queen, her real talents…