Fortitude at Work

This week we’re talking about honesty. It’s the first step to feeling powerful in business. In fact, it’s the first step in harnessing life power too.
We’re looking at the reality of business ownership in Australia. For example, did you know that about 30% of all businesses in Australia earn less than $50K per annum?
A further 30% (approx.) earn between $50K and $200K per annum. So, if you’re
feeling like you’re not achieving compared to others – think again! We just don’t
share this information often enough to normalize the reality of business ownership.
This week we talk about a few different resources. Check them out if you want to
verify the stats Leanne talks about, or you want to seek out some assistance with
your business.

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman
https://www.asbfeo.gov.au/
State Small Business Commissions
https://www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au/
https://www.vsbc.vic.gov.au/
https://qsbc.qld.gov.au/
https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/
https://business.sa.gov.au/
https://www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au/ocg/supporting_business/small_business_advoc
acy
https://nt.gov.au/industry/business-support/small-business-champions
Small Business Debt Help Line
https://sbdh.org.au/

Remember, this podcast is not a medical or psychological service. If you need urgent
support please contact any of the services listed below:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 65 94 67

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We’re excited to be back for a new season of Fortitude at Work. It’s good to be back
with our usual banter about all things related to building personal fortitude. Leanne
updates us on her PhD research and John shares details about his new counselling
service. Oh, and there’s a few laughs along the way!
This season we’re going to focus on personal power. What does it mean to you?
How do we get more of it? Why does it feel wrong to talk about being powerful?
Today’s episode looks at how personal power is linked to our mental wellbeing.
You can listen to each episode on your favourite podcast platform, or, if you can’t get
enough of Leanne and John you can watch each episode on their YouTube channels
– the links are on their websites.
There are some terrific small business mental health support services available.
Check out:
New Access for Small Business Owners
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-
coaching/newaccess-for-small-business-owners
Ahead for Business
https://aheadforbusiness.org.au/
Heads Up for Small Business
https://www.headsup.org.au/healthy-workplaces/for-small-businesses

Remember, this podcast is not a medical or psychological service. If you need urgent
support please contact any of the services listed below:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 65 94 67

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you remember Goose from Top Gun? He was Maverick's wingman. Today we talk about how we all need a wingman in our life - or a wingwoman... or a wingperson! It's important to have someone who can provide us with unconditional positive regard when we just need someone to talk to. John and I discuss their role, how to find a wingperson and what to do when you have one.

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It's a term that's overused nowadays, but a life skill that is so important. This week we talk about having gratitude - what it is, how to cultivate it and why it's important.

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This episode is a doozy! 20 self-care hacks that you can try when you never have the time to spend on yourself. These are easy and fun ideas to take some time-out without needing to go sit on a deserted island. A great episode!

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A universal emotion that we will all experience at some time in life is grief. This may be due to the loss of a loved one, loss of identity, loss of lifestyle - there are lots of reason we may experience sadness in life. In this episode we talk about what grief is, how you can connect with someone who may be experiencing a time of grief and what you can do if you yourself are feeling sad.

This is a valuable discussion for anyone who wants to connect with someone on a deeper level but is unsure how to approach it. 

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Want to be an effective communicator? You need one essential element - the ability to listen with unconditional positive regard. In this episode we talk about what this is, what it looks like and how you can practice it. 

This is a great episode for small business owners who want to improve their relationships with staff and customers. It's also fabulous for parents, friends, and work colleagues. Hmmmm.... sounds like it's worthwhile for everyone!

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We all need them in some form. We all need to feel connected, like we are part of something. In fact, connections are critical for our ongoing wellbeing. This podcast explores how to make them and what makes relationships work. We discuss communication, talking, listening and connecting. This is a topic we can all related to.

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This week we have a very insightful guest joining us for a chat. Josh Osborne owns videography company - Joos Productions. I worked with Josh when establishing my new online presence for Fortitude at Work and was struck by his positive outlook on life and desire to help me be my best. I wanted to know more about his general attitude to living so positively, so John and I grilled him on the couch! You'll love hearing about his insights and his attitude to life is infectious. Enjoy!

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Today we'll be talking about my small business support service - Walk 'n Work. It's quite a unique coaching/mentoring service where I meet a small business owner at their office and we head out for a 40 minute walk. during that time, we can talk about any aspect of their business they choose to discuss, and they know our talks will remain confidential. I have had a lot of interest in the service so thought it best to explain it, and why it is so popular in this episode. Perhaps you'd like to book a walk too?

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