Fail Forward

Welcome to this episode of the Fail Forward podcast discussing how to save yourself some time.

One thing that's limited in life is time.

It wasn't until I lost everything that I first discovered how to be efficient with my tasks.

Living in rented accommodation with mould up to the ceiling of my baby's bedroom, I knew I needed to be productive to make some money and provide a nicer home for my family.

In this episode I talk about the hacks I learnt during this difficult period in my life. I hope you find these helpful too.

One of the biggest concerns I have is when I hear people in the business world say things like, "If you need a job doing right, do it yourself."

Thinking that way restricts you from being able to focus on higher income generating tasks.

Leveraging other people's time is a fantastic way to build more time into your day so that you can focus on what matters most. Write down who you can lean on for support. It could be staff members, virtual assistants or someone in your wider network.

I also share the benefits of having a mentor. Someone who has walked the path that you want to walk.

Learn from their mistakes and don't let your ego get in the way. You're not going to be best at everything straight away. The more knowledge you can soak up from others, the quicker you'll be able to implement effective systems in your own business.

Being more intentional with your use of social media can give you huge amounts of time back too.

It's not something I find easy to do - TikTok is my guilty pleasure!

But restricting your use of it or only subscribing to channels that help you learn is a much better use of your time.

Listen now and if you have any time hacks that work for you, I'd love to hear them. My inboxes are open and I'm happy to help you understand how to build in time that will move you towards your goals.

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In this episode I'm joined by psychotherapist, Keeley Taverner, who runs a coaching and therapy business called Key for Change.

Keeley is refreshingly real. I couldn't help but be drawn in by her incredible energy when I met her and I'm confident that it will be the same for Fail Forward listeners.

"When you've got nothing to lose, you're not afraid of asking."

With a USP of helping people break away from narcissistic individuals, Keeley explains that her end goal is always to help her clients unlock their potential.

She explains that when you get a narcissist out of the way, more energy is available so that you can begin to follow your dreams.

Breaking free from a narcissist is at the centre of Keeley's story.

Growing up on a West London council estate, Keeley followed a similar path to many of her friends. She was stuck in a toxic relationship with the father of her two children and wanted to escape from an uninspiring job but felt she didn't have the qualifications to do so.

Desperate for change, she turned to self-help books.

Moved by a book about going back to college to get an education, Keeley decided to undertake a college access course. She followed on to complete a degree in psychology and a master's in person-centered psychotherapy.

This overview makes Keeley's journey appear simple but that couldn't be further from the truth. Being from a mixed heritage, working-class background, Keeley often felt isolated during her training in a very middle-class environment.

Throughout each stage of her education, Keeley found kind people who took her under their wing. She reflects on how grateful she is to them for helping her navigate new and somewhat uncomfortable spaces.

As we've heard time and time again on this podcast, one of the biggest challenges in business can be a feeling of isolation. Having people around you who build you up and who you can run ideas past is important.

That's something Keeley discovered during her higher education journey and when setting up her own business. A gem of advice Keeley gives in this episode is to build a trusted circle of confidants and to make the most of the advice they give.

This captivating story of perseverance will leave you with a feeling of warmth and positivity. It's a perfect example that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.

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Welcome to this episode of the Fail Forward podcast.

In this episode, I'm joined by Natalie Potts, an entrepreneur who spent 19 years climbing the corporate ladder before taking the jump to go out on her own.

Today she works as a coach, mentor and strategist for business owners.

"The people who are out there creating success are the ones who are taking action."

Having spent her entire career in the corporate world, Natalie imagined she would stay there for rest of her life. Her mindset changed after going to university where she realised the need to adapt.

Shortly after this, Natalie was supporting members of her team through coaching qualifications when she noticed they weren't learning what they needed to. She took the steps to begin educating herself to become a coach.

In this fast paced episode, Natalie explains that when it comes to business, everything starts with personal development. Knowing yourself well, how you operate and where you choose go to for support, helps you take the steps to get to where you need to be.

As a coach for businesses, Natalie helps people to see that there isn't a linear path to success. And when it comes to failure, she teaches business owners to view it as an opportunity to improve.

Natalie explains that confidence is an end result, the prerequisite is having the courage to take the step in furthering your knowledge and experience to become confident.

This episode will open up a new way of thinking for you when it comes to how you approach business. You may be convinced to widen your circle of support or to take a new brave step with your business.

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Welcome to this episode of the Fail Forward podcast.

In this episode of the Fail Forward Podcast, I talk to Sal Kassam, a Personal Trainer (PT) who helps men over 50 get strong.

Sal explained there are three reasons why he works with people in this age bracket.

After passing the milestone age, his dad experienced two heart attacks and was diagnosed with cancer.

Sal reflected on the change he saw in his dad during this time, going from someone he viewed as invincible to a man that was struggling. He considered the difference that diet and exercise could make in preventing health issues.

Coincidentally, his first client after qualifying as a PT was a man in his 50s. His client was experiencing problems with various areas of his body and was overweight.

Sal said that while many PTs would prefer an 'easier' client, he saw this as an opportunity to make an even bigger difference to his client's life.

Lastly, he highlights that the PT industry targets people in their 20s & 30s who are looking to get lean. He said, 'When you reach 50, various health issues often rear their head and specialist help is required - that's where I fit in.'

Focusing on improving strength over cardio was a conscious decision by Sal. He explains that being strong helps people interact with their environment.

"If you're a dad, you need strength to pick up your kids."

"If you're a sports player, you need strength to hit the ball hard."

"If you're an older person, you need strength to be able to walk up the stairs."

Having the motivation to make changes to your health and lifestyle isn't always easy.

Sal speaks candidly about motivation, explaining that it's not his job to motivate his clients outside of the gym. He finds his client's motivation often comes from understanding what they want their future to be and what it could be if they don't make a change.

In true Fail Forward style, Sal's journey leads you on a fascinating journey of ups and downs. His passion for strength and making a difference to his clients is sure to leave you inspired.

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Welcome to this episode of the Fail Forward podcast.

In this episode I talk to Callum Webber from Freedom Lifestyle.

Throughout this insightful conversation, Callum invites young people to really think about what will bring them happiness in life. He explains how to break away from societal norms and the benefits of doing so.

Having spent most of his school life watching the clock, Callum wondered whether there is more to life. Instead of following the traditional route that his family, like many others, put on a pedestal, he decided to travel and invest in himself with training.

Rather than taking a traditional 9-5 job and taking on a mortgage, Callum put his money into building what he calls the Freedom Lifestyle.

"Society is set up to create employees not entrepreneurs."

Callum explains that by investing in personal development and taking risks, you bring yourself out of your comfort zone and open a door to new relationships and opportunities.

Like many of us, lockdown provided a moment of realisation for Callum. He had come back from Menorca to live with his nan and was despatate to continue living his life. Instead of joining his friends in drinking and playing quizzes on Zoom, he made the decision to become sober and to focus on personal development.

Whether you're a young person just starting out in your career or have years' of experience, I'm confident this episode will leave you wondering, 'How can I bring more freedom into my life?'.

One aspect of freedom that Callum speaks about is not caring about what other people think. He explained that he's consistent with putting himself in uncomfortable situations and said that while some people may talk negatively about you, there will be people talking positively. He highlights that it helps you reach out to the right people and to start building your tribe.

Full of energy and thought provoking, this episode will leave you in no doubt that there are things you can do to improve your mindset and bring freedom to your life.

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Welcome to this episode of the Fail Forward podcast.

Regular listeners of the Fail Forward Podcast, plus members of my Tree Surgeons Mastermind will have heard me talk about time management. Have you considered how artificial intelligence (AI) could be your best tool when it comes to saving time and stimulating creativity?

In this episode I'm joined by someone who has not only delved into the three pillars of AI and embraced them in his own business but who now helps others to benefit from it too - Alexis Kingsbury

"You can add so much more value than your competitors can - at a fraction of the cost."

There are two ways that AI can be approached, according to Alexis. It can either be viewed as an opportunity or something scary, something that isn't for you. After some trial and error, Alexis worked out how to make AI platforms work for him and his business. He explains that when you start to use it, it's not as daunting as you might think. In fact, you're in complete control. By learning the right prompts, you can have useful content, images and video available to you in a matter of seconds. But it doesn't stop there. Alexis shares how AI outputs should be approached as a starting point, a way to prompt creative thinking or a foundation for structuring a project, rather than as a finished product.

A common mistake Alexis comes across is when business owners approach AI from the perspective of, "Here's an AI tool, how can I make use of it?'. He invites listeners to reframe the question to, "In my business right now, what causes me pain? What takes time? What causes problems for my customers?". Looking to streamline processes in his own business, Alexis found that Chat GPT is particularly efficient in creating written assets for his podcast. He explains that the style of content lends itself well to AI as it follows a structure and a particular tone of voice.

"Embed AI into processes that you already regard as being valuable enough to put human time and money into them." In just under an hour you'll gain a better understanding of the benefits of AI, along with tips on how to make it work for your business.

Alexis has written a free e-book, 'Using AI and ChatGPT' that provides exercises to help you and your team make the best use of AI in your business. Here you can identify the risks and opportunities, and get your team to understand the value AI can bring.

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Welcome to this episode of the Fail Forward podcast.

In previous episodes, I've been very open about the catalyst for Fail Forward but since the podcast has been running we've gained new followers who may not have heard my story.

In this episode, I'll be giving you the potted history that led to me launching the Fail Forward Podcast. If you're a new follower - I highly recommend you scrolling back to Episode 1 to hear the full story.

I'll be sharing:

• Where my disruptive streak came from.

• How I grew my business.

• The mistakes I made.

• The moment I realised how bad things really were.

• The impact of repeatedly making small mistakes and never learning from them.

• How I've used those lessons to build back stronger.

It's the story of how I lost my business, my home, my health and very nearly my family.

I would urge anyone who's going through what I did, find people to support you.

The journey wasn't easy and I don't recommend it! But I feel immensely lucky to have got through with my life, marriage, family and health intact after what I describe as the best worst year of my life.

Listen to this episode and please like, share and subscribe to help me on my mission to help as many people as I can learn from my mistakes and harness the power of failing forward.

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Welcome to this episode of the Fail Forward podcast.

If you've been listening to the Fail Forward podcast for a while, you'll have heard me talk about my mentor, Nick James. Now, it's time to hear from him first hand.

In this episode, Nick shares his business experiences - the highs and the lows, plus gives you a whistle-stop tour of his somewhat unusual introduction to the world of personal development.

"Reaching the top you discover it isn't the top. It's just a series of levels."

Nick's first experience of the world of personal development happened before he was even a teenager. Having spent his formative years travelling the world and following an untraditional educational path, Nick set up his first business as soon as he left university. After all, he'd studied business so what could possibly go wrong?

When he failed, he quickly realised it was time to find a way to learn the kind of business knowledge you just don't get from university and set about immersing himself once more in the world of business and personal development.

Fast forward to today and Nick shares his insights from a wealth of experience and knowledge gained through his successes, failures and steep learning curves whilst sharing the sage advice that; "entrepreneurship is a summitless mountain".

In just under an hour you'll hear real life stories of success, failure, ego and energy. Plus the ONE question every entrepreneur should answer.

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Welcome to the Fail Forward podcast.

Business isn't always easy and it isn't always plain sailing.

When things feel tough it's human nature to start to procrastinate or avoid doing things you know you need to do.

Yet it's also the time you need to find the determination to push through and come out the otherside.

It's OK to say no to things for a while. Or to adapt your plan and change direction.

In this episode I share how I believe pushing through the tough times is what moves you towards your goals and will help you achieve "The Big Mo" as described in The Compound Effect.

Just remember - diamonds are formed under pressure. Dig in, push on and you will shine.

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Welcome to the Fail Forward podcast.

"The more you take yourself out of your business, the more you'll be able to turn up as a better leader."

I get it. It's your business. You've grown it from scratch. Lost sleep over it. It feels like your baby!

But you don't have to be there ALL the time in order for it to flourish.

On the contrary, it'll probably thrive faster if you take some time out.

Meditate.

Take a lunch break.

Exercise.

Do your thinking somewhere else!

In this episode I share why I believe the key to being successful is in allowing your brain to be more creative each day - not just once a year when you're on holiday.

Listen now and ask yourself; what do you need to change in order to take more time away from the day to day?

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