Christine Abela speaks with Pip Scott-Allen about team building for business growth, covering leadership, culture, and staff retention.

They discuss why businesses struggle with turnover, the difference between team bonding and real team building, and how data can improve team performance. A practical conversation for business owners who want stronger teams and better results.

Show notes and transcript available at https://GoBeyondBusy.com

Contact Pip through Premier Team BuildingChapters:

00:00 Podcast Intro

00:28 Meet Pip Scott-Allen

00:44 You Can’t Do It Alone

01:17 Building Your Support Network

02:08 From Canada to Australia

02:36 What Premier Team Building Does

03:32 Team Bonding vs Building

04:45 In Person or Online

05:27 Who They Help and When

07:36 Methods and Coaching Tools

08:17 Using Data to Improve Culture

09:55 Ongoing Programs and Redundancy

11:32 Signs You Need Help

12:45 How to Get Started

13:36 Wrap Up and Outro

What changes when you turn a product you love into a real business?

In this episode of Go Beyond Busy: The Small Business Growth Podcast, Christine Abela talks with Monika Bliesze, New Zealand distributor for Heat It, a device that helps reduce itching and pain from insect bites using heat.

Monika shares the shift from being a fan of a product to selling it professionally. Customer reactions change, expectations rise, and clear communication becomes essential, especially when working with a medical device and staying within MedSafe guidelines.

The discussion covers building trust in a new market, working with supplier resources, and finding the right balance between enthusiasm and credibility. Monika also talks about growing a retail network across New Zealand and reaching customers who need the product while travelling.

A practical conversation for business owners launching new products, entering the NZ market, or trying to turn interest into consistent sales.

Transcript and more at: https://christine.oxygen8.co.nz/go-beyond-busy/season-3/product-marketing-new-zealand/

Monika's links:
https://heat-it-co.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569962060774
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatit_nz/?hl=en
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/107010758/

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

00:43 From Fan to Founder

01:56 What Heat It Does

02:44 Marketing With Compliance

03:38 Support From Head Office

04:48 Wholesale and Retail Strategy

06:01 How Customers Carry It

06:56 Bites and Stings It Helps

07:54 MedSafe Rules and Evidence

09:09 Advice for Medical Marketing

09:58 Wrap Up and Next Steps

Monique Bradley joins Christine Abela to talk about how communication shapes every part of a business, from confidence and leadership through to sales and visibility.

Monique shares her journey from performing arts into keynote speaking and coaching, and why learning to back yourself can change the direction of your business. The conversation looks at how many business owners drift into work they can do, rather than what they do best, and how that affects both confidence and results.

You’ll hear practical insights on building confidence through repetition, trusting your own judgement, and improving how you communicate with clients, teams, and audiences. Monique also explains why speaking on video feels different to speaking in a room, and how business owners can get more comfortable being the face of their brand.

For small business owners, communication sits at the centre of leadership, marketing, and growth. This episode offers a clear perspective on how improving this one area can lift everything else around it.

Contact Monique: https://moniquebradley.tv

More information at https://christine.oxygen8.co.nz/go-beyond-busy/season-3/business-communication-skills/

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

00:59 Back Yourself in Business

03:08 Finding Your True Genius

05:02 Monique’s Origin Story

08:50 What Her Coaching Covers

11:21 Communication as Influence

13:42 Getting Comfortable on Camera

15:58 Content That Builds Trust

17:04 Biggest Wins and Impact

19:07 Wrap Up and Next Steps

Many business owners are very good at what they do, but still struggle to explain it clearly. That gap often comes down to marketing message clarity.

In this episode of Go Beyond Busy: The Small Business Growth Podcast, Christine Abela speaks with Adam Nassor about why expertise alone doesn’t bring in clients, and how unclear messaging can quietly hold a business back.

They discuss the “curse of knowledge”, why outsourcing earlier can make a real difference, and how to create messaging that actually connects with the people you want to work with.

If your marketing feels harder than it should be, this episode will give you a different way to look at it.

Find the full episode and more resources at https://christine.oxygen8.co.nz/go-beyond-busy/season-3/marketing-message-clarity/

For Adam's free gift, go to https://poe.com/AdamNassorsIRObotESChapters:00:00 Why Clarity Wins00:26 Biggest Business Lesson01:01 Outsourcing Admin Work01:49 What Adam Actually Does03:00 Research First Approach04:45 Organic Marketing Not Ads06:03 Deep Psychographics Copy07:40 Hypnosis In Messaging09:48 Teaching The Thinking11:57 Ideal Clients And Scams15:18 Curse Of Knowledge16:18 Wrap Up And Links

What if the real challenge in your business is not strategy, but self-awareness?

In this episode of Go Beyond Busy, Christine Abela speaks with Anni Eza of Seeds of Bliss about how understanding yourself more deeply can change how you run your business.

They discuss intuition as a practical decision-making tool, why constant effort can be a sign you are heading in the wrong direction, and how hidden patterns like self-doubt and comparison affect your results.

This conversation offers a different way to think about business growth, one that starts from the inside rather than the outside.

Show notes at: https://christine.oxygen8.co.nz/go-beyond-busy/season-3/self-awareness/

Free gifts:

Anni Eza's website: https://seedsofbliss.life

FREE NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@anniezaseedsofbliss

FREE community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1427174841716043

Giveaways: https://healing-guilt.carrd.co/

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome and Setup

00:48 Healing and True Self

02:00 Anni’s Origin Story

03:22 Working Worldwide Online

04:16 Inner GPS for Business

05:13 Integrating Shadow Patterns

07:36 Intuition and Body Signals

08:44 Stop Pushing Find Your Door

09:39 Free Gifts and Wrap Up

In this episode of Go Beyond Busy – The Small Business Growth Podcast, Christine Abela speaks with Robert Campbell from Aspire Media in Northern Ireland.

Robert shares how his team supports a wide range of organisations including charities, retailers, childcare providers, fitness professionals, and local food businesses. The conversation looks at how digital marketing can help organisations build stronger connections with their communities, even when budgets are tight.

Robert explains how Aspire Media works across multiple platforms, using a mix of text, photography, and video to help organisations communicate more clearly with their audience. He also talks about the value of having simple systems in place so marketing does not become overwhelming for small teams.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• digital marketing for community organisations and charities
• growing social media audiences with consistent content
• using photography, video, and written content together
• building practical marketing systems for small businesses
• working with clients across different industries and locations

Robert also shares the story behind Aspire Media TV, a project that produces positive media content for community organisations and schools.

If you run a small business or community organisation and want practical ideas about digital marketing and communication, this episode offers a useful perspective.

You can find more episodes and resources at: https://christine.oxygen8.co.nz/go-beyond-busy/season-3/digital-marketing-for-community-organisations/

Contact Robert through: https://aspiremedia.studio/

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome and Setup

00:42 Lessons Learned Early

01:52 Charity Work and Reach

03:26 Content and Platforms

04:31 Working Across Time Zones

06:25 Who They Serve

07:31 Aspire Media Origin Story

08:46 Aspire Media TV Updates

10:18 Wrap Up and Outro

Being busy does not always mean your business is growing.

In this episode of Go Beyond Busy: The Small Business Growth Podcast, Christine Abela speaks with Kathy Hadizadeh from Heart Mind Tuning about why many entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed even when they are working constantly.

They discuss the difference between activity and real progress, the role of focus in business productivity, and why having a clear vision and purpose can help business owners avoid burnout and make better decisions.

This episode is part of the Go Beyond Busy series, where Christine shares conversations and ideas to help small business owners improve business systems, increase productivity, and achieve sustainable business growth without constant chaos.

Show notes and transcript: https://christine.oxygen8.co.nz/go-beyond-busy/season-3/business-growth-vs-being-busy/

Kathy can be contacted through https://heartmindtuning.com/

Chapters:

00:00 Meet Kathy Hadizadeh

00:44 Why Vision Matters

02:37 Finding Your Why

04:09 What Heart Mind Tuning Does

05:49 Busy Is Not Time

06:46 Shiny Object Overload

08:59 Focus Creates Output

09:57 New Book Preview

11:13 Go Beyond Busy Tips

13:26 Wrap Up And Resources

Lean Process Improvement is not just for large manufacturing companies. In this episode of Go Beyond Busy, Christine Abela speaks with Tim Niewand from Informed Lean Solutions about eliminating business waste and improving operational efficiency in real-world businesses.

Tim explains the Lean methodology, the TIMWOODS framework, and how continuous improvement through Kaizen can transform the way a business operates. From reducing waiting time and overprocessing to tapping into unused staff talent, this conversation highlights practical ways to streamline systems without increasing pressure on the owner.

If you run a business and feel busy but not always productive, this episode will give you a structured way to identify waste and improve profitability.

To book a free Business Strategy Session with Christine, visit https://GoBeyondBusy.com.

Tim can be contacted through https://informedleansolutions.com.au

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome and Setup

01:17 Big Lesson on Messaging

03:02 Lean Explained Simply

03:30 TIMWOODS Waste Framework

05:21 Lean Beyond Manufacturing

06:06 Kaizen Continuous Improvement

06:45 How Tim Helps Clients

07:54 Remote Work and Client Fit

09:26 Kaizen Events in Practice

10:02 Coaching vs Consulting

11:17 Wrap Up and Next Steps

11:45 Final Takeaways and Links

Branding is more than a logo.

In this episode of Go Beyond Busy, Christine Abela speaks with Katie Smetherman, founder of Brand Studio Creative in Dallas, Texas, about what business owners often misunderstand about branding.

Contact Katie: https://www.brandstudiocreative.com/

Katie shares why asking for help early in business can prevent costly mistakes, especially around financial foundations. She explains what she means by “heart purpose” and how aligning strategy, messaging and design creates confidence and clarity.

From large corporate energy clients to small local businesses, this conversation highlights how strong branding supports growth at every stage.

If your brand or website no longer reflects who you are, this episode will give you practical insight into what to fix first.

Transcript, show notes and contact Christine: https://christine.oxygen8.co.nz/go-beyond-busy/season-3/branding/

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to Go Beyond Busy + Meet Katie Smetherman

00:50 Big lesson: Ask for help early (especially finances)

03:02 What Brand Studio Creative does (strategy, design, websites)

03:50 Heart & purpose: the ‘why’ behind your business

04:40 Branding isn’t just a logo: visuals + messaging + mission

07:05 Client stories: corporate energy to a luxury florist rebrand

10:03 Websites & packages: custom scopes, refreshes, and support

13:49 Website training so clients can update fast (even in emergencies)

14:56 Wrap-up: free strategy session + where to find Katie

Commercial cleaning staff training is often informal, inconsistent, and delivered to people working alone at night.

In this episode of Go Beyond Busy, Christine Abela speaks with Clifford Wilson, a commercial cleaner based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. With more than 10 years of experience, Clifford shares what training really looks like in practice.

The conversation covers:

• Working night shifts between 5pm and 6am
• The isolation many cleaners experience
• Communication gaps between staff and management
• Literacy challenges in the industry
• Why simple video demonstrations could improve training consistency

This discussion goes beyond cleaning. Any business employing remote teams, after-hours workers, or distributed staff can learn from these insights.

Clifford can be contacted through https://www.linkedin.com/in/clifford-wilson-0a269950/

If you would like support reviewing your own training systems or business structure, you can book a free Business Strategy Session at https://GoBeyondBusy.com

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to Go Beyond Busy + Meet Clifford (Commercial Cleaner, Hawke’s Bay)

01:02 The Lonely Reality of After-Hours Cleaning & Feeling Invisible to Management

01:59 Communication Barriers: Small Issues, Literacy Challenges & Starting the Conversation

03:12 Night Shifts & Split Schedules: When Cleaning Actually Happens

04:27 Training on the Job: High Turnover, Limited Supervision & Becoming the ‘Leader’

05:41 A Better Way to Train: Using Video to Standardise Expectations

06:48 Clifford’s YouTube Habit: Travel Shorts, Sharing, and Why Video Works

07:43 Industry Call-to-Action: YouTube Process Videos for Cleaners (Big Players Lead)

09:59 Wrap-Up, Contact Details & Free Business Strategy Session