In today's episode:

In this episode, how we see the world — Your Perspective and Perception. While they’re often used interchangeably, they’re very different and learning to understand, expand, and even challenge them can an interesting mindset tool to learn about and develop, especially in business and life.

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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.

After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.

⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.

Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.

I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.

Continue to shine, Nicola

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In today's episode:

Today I’m chatting with someone who brings light wherevershe goes, the awesome Lisa O’Neill. She’s not only my co-host in the 28 Days of Gratitude movement we’ve been doing together, but also the founder of UpLevel with Lisa — where she empowers women to rise into their full potential with confidence, clarity, and courage.

In this episode, we dive into the journey behind her work, the three powerful programs she’s recently launched, and how building an online business allowed her to live in deeper alignment with her values.

For a limited time use the code LAUNCHRLQ at checkout to receive 15% off any offer you choose.____________________

Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.

After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.

Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.

Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.

I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.

Continue to shine, Nicola

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In today's episode:

Turnover vs Profit - Real Talk

Had you heard this before... ?

👉 “My business made six figures last year!”
But did it? Or is that just turnover talking?

In today's episode with talk about the sparkly object in the room ... 'Turnover'.

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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.

After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.

Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.

Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.

I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.

Continue to shine, Nicola

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In today's episode:

Financially Forward: Preparing for the New Financial Year with Erin Davis

We’re talking MONEY in the lead up the EOFY ... but not in a way that makes your eyes glaze over.
This week on Freedom From The Desk, I sit down with the incredible Erin Davis, creator of the Grounded Rich Girl Program, chartered accountant and money coach.
Together, we chatted about:
- Getting financially prepped for the new financial year & reflecting on the past financial year
- Setting intentions & some common pitfalls
- Building financial confidence
Whether you’re just starting out or running a seasoned business, this one is packed with insight, honesty, and some real-life lightbulb moments.

Please checkout Erin's 'Grounded Rich Girl Program' on her website - https://www.erindavis.com.au/

Her Facebook Page HERE

Her Podcast - The Erin Davis Show

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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.

After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.

Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.

Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.

I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.

Continue to shine,Nicola

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In today's episode:

The Gods of Guilt: Navigating Guilt in Business

This episode was inspired by the Netflix series, The Lincoln Lawyer, Season 3, Episode 10 — titled The Gods of Guilt.

It got me thinking about how many of us are silently carrying guilt in many ways, in business, in grief, in our relationships and we don’t always realise how much it's impacting our choices, our energy, and our wellbeing.

Guilt often shows up quietly, but it’s powerful. And sometimes … we confuse it with other emotions that feel just as heavy but aren’t quite the same.

So today, we’re going to explore what guilt really is, how it differs from things like anxiety, imposter syndrome, or feeling like a failure and how we can begin to work with it, instead of letting it run the show.

Previous podcast episode - Imposter Syndrome

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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.

After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.

Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.

Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.

I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.

Continue to shine,Nicola

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In today's episode:

Think Smaller: The Secret to Achieving Big Goals

Sounds counter intuitive right? Thinking smaller to achieve big goals?

If you have ever felt overwhelmed by a massive goal, only to find yourself stuck and unmotivated? Well, you're simply not alone. In today's episode, we're exploring why thinkingsmaller might just be the key to achieving those big dreams.

Recommended reading: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy

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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.

After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.

Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.

Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.

I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.

Continue to shine,Nicola

Freedom from the Desk

Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.

After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.

Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.

In today's episode:

Today, we're tackling a question that many of you have asked: Are hashtags still relevant on Instagram in 2025?

1. The Evolution of Hashtags
2. Optimal Hashtag Usage
3. Placement?
4. The Issue of Banned Hashtags
5. Simple Strategies

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Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.

I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.

Continue to shine,Nicola

Freedom from the Desk

Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.

After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.

Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.

In today's episode:

I’m sharing a personal chapter (or two!). My own health journey and and how it became the catalyst for redefining what balances me, my energy, focus and what living more aligned looks like in both life and business.

Download the freed Cheat Sheet for Added Additives HERE

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Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.

I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.

Continue to shine,Nicola

Freedom from the Desk

Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.

After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.

Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.

In today's episode:

• Do you have a Default Positive Memory? In this episode, I explore the power to having a default positive memory, and how anchoring into a positive one can shift your energy, your mindset, and give you back your focus.

Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.

I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.

Continue to shine,Nicola

Freedom from the Desk

Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.

After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:
You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.

Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.

In today's episode:

• 
  
  A short update on why the change and shift and re-igniting my podcast again, after 3 years.

Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.

I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.

Continue to shine,
Nicola

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