Fortitude at Work

We're well into the new year now - how are those goals going? In this episode we explore why we goal set and why we don't achieve our goals. It's a great episode for everyone, especially small business owners who often have targets in their head for their business but not formally established. It's also interesting for the general listeners because we've probably set a goal or two for the new year and we discuss what might keep us anchored back in old habits instead.

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We continue to mix it up this week with another special guest joining us. Rodger is a registered psychologist who has made a significant contribution to Lifeline Central Coast along with John. Today we talk about connections - his insights from years of working with a wide variety of people. It's a fascinating conversation.

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Despite the goodwill and cheer, Christmas can be a tough time to navigate for many of us. This is especially true if you're also carrying some extra business stress. We have a slightly different approach to Christmas in our family but it took a lot of work to get there! Sometimes there's value in trying a different way, or just holding on to what is really important. We thought this was a timely discussion to be had. Merry Christmas everyone :)

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It's that time of year again! Christmas has come around so quickly. This week we're talking about kindness. It's perhaps the best gift we can give ourselves and one another at this special time of year.

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We're mixing it up a bit and have decided to interview local Coasties who we admire for their ability to connect with others. We want to learn what they do, how they do it and why they do it. This episode we're excited to introduce you to Sue Henry - an inspirational lady who has had some very confronting life experiences. Join us as we hear her story.

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There is a paradox in the idea that the more time I make to simply love myself the more able I am to love others. I need to be selfish to be giving. This episode explores the idea of personal boundaries - why they are important and how to develop them. This is a great episode for those needing to find reason in their desire for time out and is particularly interesting for small business owners who struggle with charging others for their work.

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This week we talk about all the wellbeing resources and services now available for free to support small business owners. Importantly, there are also resources available to help those helping others and that's often the case in small business.

In summary, you can check out:

Ahead for Business – www.aheadforbusiness.org.au

Heads Up (the small business section) - https://www.headsup.org.au/healthy-workplaces/for-small-businesses

Victorian Small Business Commission - www.vsbc.vic.gov.au/mentalhealthplan

Australian Taxation Office - https://www.ato.gov.au/General/Financial-hardship/Small-business-owners-experiencing-mental-health-issues/

Safe Work NSW - https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/safety-starts-here/mental-health-at-work-the-basics/mental-health-@-work/what-you-can-do/i-am-a-manager/small-business-tools-and-resources

Workcover Queensland - https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/injury-prevention-safety/mentally-healthy-workplaces

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It's an experience shared by so many of us - parenting. It's a topic that many small business owners tell me they feel guilty about because they're busy working on their business and this means time away from the family. Join us this week for our take on this challenging life-skill. There is no right or wrong way - only the best we can attempt at any given time. This is our take on it.

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We're all sales people. Every day we have to sell our position to someone - maybe the boss at work or your partner regarding restaurant choice. Certainly small business people need to know how to sell well so their business thrives. In this epsiode we discuss the psychology of selling and persuasion. This is an interesting discussion that brings out the sales person in all of us.

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Were Skyhooks right? Ego is not a dirty word? In this episode we explore the idea of ego and the role that it plays shaping our behaviours and decisions.

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