In this coaching episode, Fiona challenges one of the biggest myths in business: that being constantly busy is a sign of success. She explores why busyness can become a distraction from the work that truly matters and shares practical ways to create more space, clarity and intention in your business.

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What if the biggest thing holding a business back isn't a lack of resources, but a lack of permission to think bigger? In this Quick Tip, Fiona challenges listeners to revisit the ambitious ideas they've quietly shelved and take one small step towards them

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Award-winning author and illustrator Jess Racklyeft has created more than 50 children’s books, but her path to a full-time creative career was anything but straightforward. In this episode, Jess chats with Fiona about moving from publishing and sales into illustration, the realities of making a living from creative work, and why experimentation, side projects and simply making things for the joy of it continue to play such an important role in her career.

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This episode is proudly sponsored by The Finders Keepers.

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This episode explores why one of the most valuable AI skills isn't writing better prompts, it's learning when to challenge the answers. Fiona shares why pushing back on AI leads to stronger thinking, better decisions, and more useful results for your business.

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This episode is proudly sponsored by The Finders Keepers.

Visit the Finders Keepers Melbourne Design Market from Friday 10 July to Sunday 12 July at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton. Book your tickets: Finders Keepers Melbourne tickets Enter MDB at checkout, then choose the My Daily Business 2-for-1 ticket option to claim your exclusive offer. And don't forget to say hello to Fiona who will be running her own Subject Object stall at the market! 

Things feel hard for a lot of business owners right now. But what if the discomfort you're trying to eliminate is actually the thing that helps you grow?

In this coaching episode, Fiona explores why friction isn't always the enemy and how leaning into difficult conversations, creative struggles and uncertainty can build stronger businesses and more meaningful lives.

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We're constantly told to make life and business easier. Automate more. Remove every obstacle. Eliminate friction wherever possible. But what if not all friction is bad?

In this episode, Fiona explores why some of the most uncomfortable moments in business are often the ones that lead to the greatest growth, and why it's worth questioning whether the thing you're trying to avoid is actually the thing that could move you forward.

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Sometimes the most successful thing you can do is stop expecting yourself to do it all.

In this coaching episode, Fiona explores the idea of business "seasons" and why being a good business owner, rather than a great one, might be exactly what this chapter of your life needs.

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Friends and business can be a tricky mix, especially when you're putting yourself out there and the people closest to you seem silent. In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona explores why friends don't always engage with your content, why that doesn't automatically mean they're unsupportive, and the stories we can create when we're looking for validation online. She shares three practical ways to navigate these feelings, strengthen your confidence and focus on the people who are already cheering you on

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Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching.

Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript.

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A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. 

Fiona Killackey sits down with lawyer and Burch & Co founder Nich Burch to talk about what small business owners need to know legally right now. From contracts and pricing to AI risks and employment, this is the practical legal conversation every business owner needs to hear.

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Feeling a bit flat in your business? You're not alone. In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona explores why losing motivation doesn't mean you're failing, and how to tell the difference between a temporary slump and a genuine sign that something needs to change.

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Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching.

Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript.

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