Conversations for a Complete Life

The concept of masculine versus feminine energy was almost too woo-woo for me the first time I came across it. Explained in terms of yin and yang though, in terms of balance, it becomes clearer how these energies work and how we're being affected by a chronic imbalance in our lives. This episode of the podcast delves into these complementary energy fields, and it seems fitting that for the conversation my guest is - for the first time on the show - a man!

If you're pushing yourself to go harder to make more money, or feeling like a bit of chump because you're not turning over millions, it might be time to ask yourself: What is enough?

I see so many SHEs caught up in this idea that they are somehow failing or not good at this business thing because they don't earn six or seven figures.

There's this sense of shame I think, amongst women who don't feel successful enough. The idea behind the SHE movement is different to what you might see online though, so it's important to differentiate so you can keep your head in your own game and not be led astray by someone else's flashy show reel.

We start that by asking: What is enough?.

Do you work with your husband or partner? Rebecca Plant does, and while she loves it, the idea sounds like hell to me! Rebecca and her husband Edward, a former military leader, work together in their business and leadership consultancy, specialising in helping couples in business.

I've seen God, and he plays guitar. This spiritual experience I speak of was seeing Bruce Springsteen in concert on his most recent Aussie tour. Aside from the private moment though, The Boss delivered more than just an awesome concert - he delivered two huge lessons relevant to being in business.

If you've ever felt like you just don't fit the mould of entrepreneur or business owner, this episode will encourage you to be a misfit! Kate Toon, author of Confessions of misfit Entrepreneur, joins us to talk about treading your own path when it comes to creating a business that is right for you.

If you're putting out posts and content on your website and social media channels but not getting much engagement or reader attention, then this episode will help. I'm sharing with you a strategy that good journalists and feature writers use - it's to look at what's happening in the background to find the colour and depth of a story.

When you're starting business or in the early stages, it's easy to blow your dough on a bunch of products and services you don't need, including technology and coaching. Tash Corbin specialises in the lean start-up and talks us through the pitfalls to avoid and the steps to take towards profit instead.

Jules Ingall is the wife of former V8 Supercar racing champion Russell Ingall and after more than 20 years in the support role to her professional athlete husband, Jules is making a name in her own right as a travel and tourism photographer.

Sonya Lovell is an online business manager, which is like a virtual general manager or COO. She helps her clients manage the people, processes, systems and internal priorities of their business and also works with them to be crystal clear on the strategy of the business and also the planning and direction.

Telling stories as a part of your business - through blogging, social media, podcasts, videos - is the key to connecting with the people you want to reach in your business.

I share some tips to help you do it.