In this episode of the Next Level You podcast, I’m doing something a little different.

Instead of talking about reflection in theory, I’m sharing exactly how I reflected on this past week, including what worked, what didn’t, and what I’m changing as I move into the next week.

I walk you through:

• How a simple time audit revealed where my time was really going

• Why back-to-back meetings quietly kill focus and follow-through

• The difference between knowing your priorities and actually scheduling them

• What weekly reflection really looks like in practice (not the polished version)

• How small adjustments create better alignment between goals, actions, and energy

This episode is an honest look at practising what you preach and why reflection is one of the most powerful tools for improving productivity, focus, and consistency without overcomplicating your planning.

If you want to take more intentional action, make better use of your time, and stop letting weeks disappear without progress, this episode will give you a practical place to start.

Connect with your host, Toni Addinall:

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In this special anniversary episode of the Next Level You, I’m reflecting on one full year of podcasting, what it’s taught me about consistency, intention, and the impact of simply showing up, even when it feels messy or imperfect.

I recorded this episode on 1st January 2026, exactly one year after I sat down and recorded my very first episode.

In it, I share why I started the podcast, what I’ve learned from balancing solo episodes and guest conversations, and why knowing I’ve helped even one person makes it worth it.

I also explore the end-of-year and New Year energy we see every January and why I don’t believe reflection should be something we only do once a year. I talk about how regular weekly and monthly reflection can help you maintain focus, clarity, and momentum long after the January motivation fades.

In this episode, I cover:

• What one year of podcasting has taught me about consistency and confidence

• Why intention matters more than perfection

• How reflection supports meaningful goal setting and sustained progress

• A real client story that shows the power of clarity and aligned action

• Simple ways to review your progress weekly and monthly without overwhelm

If you’re setting goals for the year ahead, feeling inspired by New Year energy, or wanting a more grounded way to stay focused and motivated throughout the year, this episode offers a calm, practical perspective on how to keep moving forward - one intentional step at a time.

Connect with your host, Toni Addinall

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toni.addinall?locale=en_GB

In this episode of Next Level You, I’m joined by email strategist and copywriter Monica Kauzeni for an insightful and passionate conversation about what truly makes email marketing effective.

Monica works with coaches and service providers to make email feel easier and more human. We talk about how to write in a way that sounds like you and helps your audience feel genuinely connected.

We dive into:

• Why email is still one of the strongest ways to build real relationships
• How to write emails that reflect your natural voice (rather than what you think you “should” sound like)
• Simple ways to nurture your list consistently
• How personal stories, small moments, and conversational writing can deepen trust
• What to do if you overthink your email content or feel unsure about getting it “right”
• How to make your email strategy feel lighter, clearer, and more sustainable

Monica also shares her process, her favourite ways to spark ideas, and how she helps business owners create an email approach that feels good to maintain.

A great listen if you want email marketing to feel enjoyable and to use it as a meaningful way to grow your business.

More about Monica:

Hi, I'm Monica, an email copywriter and strategist that believes copywriting us about telling beautiful stories about you, your brand, and your business. My mission is to help coaches and services providers grow their revenue from email marketing so you can do more of what you love.

Connect with Monica

Instagram: @monica_refinedcopy"

Website: www.refinedcopy.co.uk 

Connect with your host, Toni Addinall:

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As we approach the end of the year, this episode gives you a simple and practical way to review 2025 so you can step into 2026 with clarity.

I guide you through a handful of questions you can use right now to reflect on what worked, what brought you joy, what didn’t go as planned, and what you want to take forward. This isn’t about overthinking or judging yourself, it’s about pulling out the lessons, celebrating your wins, and creating a clearer focus for the year ahead.

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year-end reflection · business planning · goal setting · clarity · 2026 strategy · review and reflect · end-of-year reset · CARE Cycle

In this episode of Next Level You, I sit down with Matt Hall - entrepreneur, podcast host, and online visibility strategist - for a real behind-the-scenes conversation about what it actually takes to build a successful online business.

Matt shares his journey from performing in a Take That tribute band and running Tribute Acts Management in his early twenties, to building a multi–six-figure online business with memberships, masterminds and live events, including breaking a Guinness World Record with his own podcast.

We talk about:

• Why self-belief isn’t something you’re born with and how you can build it

• The reality of working 7 days a week, feeling constantly exhausted, and questioning what “success” really means

• How a low point in his late twenties became the catalyst for personal development, coaching, and a completely new direction

• The power of rest and pause for creativity and business growth

• Why “do less, better” and “simplicity scales, complexity fails” are now core to how he runs his business

• Charging high-ticket earlier, instead of hiding behind endless low-ticket offers

• Investing in mentors, coaches and team and how to do your due diligence before you part with your money

  
  

This conversation is honest, grounded and really highlights the gap between the glossy online wins and the very real numbers, risk and responsibility sitting behind them.

I loved hearing how Matt blends resilience, strategy and self-awareness to create fast but intentional growth and I think you’ll come away with a fresh perspective on what sustainable success in business can look like.

More about Matt:

Matt Hall is a Guinness World Record holder, Channel 4 regular and relatable online business & visibility strategist known for helping everyday people turn their skills, story or passion into scalable online income.

With over 15 years of hands-on business experience and 1000's of people now supported via his podcast, coaching services and online membership 'Success School', Matt’s mission is to make business clear, accessible and achievable for anyone, especially for those in the earlier stages of their journey.

His speciality lies in helping people create and launch digital offers like courses or memberships, even if they don’t have a big audience or tech background.
His approach is practical, step-by-step and designed to build confidence as well as income.

In addition to his mission, Matt recently gained national attention after appearing on E4’s reality TV show Love Triangle as well as previously being known for sharing his views as a regular  “Lunch Mate” panellist for 18 months appearing on Channel 4’s daytime TV show Steph’s Packed Lunch.

As a business strategist, Matt brings warmth, humour and a no BS style that resonates deeply with aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to finally start making the impact they desire.

If you’re looking for clarity, confidence and a simple strategy to get your business moving, Matt’s your guy.

Connect with Matt:

https://www.instagram.com/matthallofficial/

https://www.youtube.com/@Success-School/videos

https://join.successschoolgroup.co.uk/ss

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This week, I’m joined by franchise strategist Stacey Cann, Franchise Strategist, who shares the turning point that led her to create a different future for herself and her family.

Stacey talks about realising that the career she once worked so hard for no longer felt right, and how choosing a new path opened the door to more stability, more fulfilment, and a bigger impact than she imagined at the time.

We explore what it looks like to take action when fear is loud, why trying to handle everything alone can hold us back, and how the right support can make the toughest moments feel possible again. Stacey’s experience is a brilliant reminder that even when the next step feels uncertain, backing yourself can lead somewhere even better than the original plan.

This conversation will leave you feeling encouraged to keep going, even if your path isn’t looking the way you expected.

More about Stacey:

Stacey Cann is an award winning franchise strategist that helps business owners scale through starting and growing a franchise so they have more time, more money and more impact from their business. Stacey has a unique view of franchising having been a multi-franchise & multi-unit operator for over 10 years.

She is also Managing Director at Daisy First Aid, a nationwide franchise with over 70 franchisees. Stacey has helped hundreds of franchisees and franchisors find success with her specialist support memberships and strategic sales and marketing knowledge.

Her mission is to drive change in the franchise industry so that any business can franchise successfully no matter what their budget or experience.

Connect with Stacey:

https://www.staceycann.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staceycannfranchisestrategist/

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/staceycannfranchisestrategist/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceycann/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@staceycannfranchisestrategist

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefranchisestrategist

Download Stacey's Stuck to Scale freebie to see if franchising is right for you and give you an idea of what money you could make from it! 

https://www.staceycann.com/stucktoscale

I have gone solo this week! I’m exploring something that’s been coming up a lot recently - how speaking our thoughts out loud can completely change the way we think and feel.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in your own head, or unsure what to do next, this episode will help you find a little more clarity, calm, and focus.

I’m sharing what I learned through my Time to Think training and in recent conversations with clients about how the quality of our thinking improves when we’re truly listened to. I’ll walk you through simple ways to clear your mind, from journaling and voice-noting to talking out loud , so you can make better decisions and take more intentional action.

Clarity starts when you let your thoughts be heard.

Enjoy the episode and let me know your thoughts when you have had a listen

Thanks for listening!

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This week, I’m joined by motherhood photographer Amanda Miller (Amanda Noel Photography), an ex-primary school teacher turned creative who now crafts soulful, unposed family stories from her studio in Darlington, North East England (and across the UK).

We talk about why real, imperfect moments beat forced poses, the magic of printing your photos and how shooting film vs. digital can change the way we see and feel our memories.

We also get honest about the business side of photography, from juggling young kids to dropping the “winging it” approach. Amanda shares how community, a mastermind, money mindset, and monthly reflection & accountability helped her take control of pricing, cash flow, and strategy.

Highlights you’ll love:

• Motherhood & family photography that captures real connection

• Why printed images become timeless heirlooms (and how to make it easy)

• Presence over “record everything” culture - enjoy the moment you’re in

• Practical mindset shifts for creatives: clarity, consistency, and action

• Behind the scenes of building a sustainable photography business

More about Amanda:

Amanda is a motherhood photographer, capturing soulful stories of the memories your heart wants to hold on to. She is based in her cosy studio in Darlington, but travels nationally for her work.

Connect with Amanda:

Instagram: @amandanoelphotography

Website: www.amandanoelphotography.com

Download Amanda's Free Guide: 5 Ways to Take Better Family Photos: https://amandanoelphotography.myflodesk.com/tk778g62e0

Connect with your host, Toni Addinall:

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Life coach and author Helen Calvert (aka The No Bullshit Coach) joins me to talk neurodivergent-friendly productivity, procrastination, and what real self-care looks like when you’re juggling life and business. We unpack the difference between coaching vs mentoring, how to set boundaries without shame, why meeting your needs first boosts focus and consistency, and simple nervous system resets you can actually use.

Highlights:

• Neurodivergence, ADHD/autism & why “typical” productivity hacks miss the mark

• Helen’s “Breathe, Bathroom, Beverage” mantra to break overwhelm

• How beliefs become stories and how to rewrite them with compassion

• Coaching, therapy & trauma-informed support: knowing what you need (and when)

• Modelling needs for our kids, avoiding burnout, and building sustainable momentum

More about Helen:

Helen Calvert is a certified life coach who specialises in working with neurodivergent business owners. Autistic herself, as the No Bullsh*t Coach it is her mission to spread more happiness into the world of the self employed by helping them live by their own rules and not others. Faced with a myriad of life challenges from overcoming trauma, anxiety and parenting a sick child, Helen understands life’s challenges intimately - but now refuses to be dictated to by them after 20 years of living by other people’s rules. In The Happier Life Hub she has packaged up her knowledge and resources to make it quick and easy to access advice, guidance and support when overwhelm hits or procrastination calls, and the stories we tell ourselves are getting the better of us

Connect with Helen:

Website https://happier-life.co.uk/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happierlifecoach/ 

Book half-price with all proceeds going to Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (ends 11 October) https://happier-life.co.uk/product/the-no-bullsht-guide-to-a-happier-life

Happier Life Hub membership £1 for the first month (ends 31 October) - https://happier-life.co.uk/hub 

Connect with your host Toni Addinall

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In this episode of Next Level You, I sit down with business coach and strategist Claire Bartlett to talk about how to simplify your business so you can move from overwhelm to aligned systems.

We talk about building a clear vision, adopting a CEO mindset, and using practical tools like the £1/£10/£100 task method to focus on what truly makes a difference.

Claire shares how she transformed a successful but exhausting business by streamlining processes, systems, and strategy and how you can avoid the Sunday-night dread with small, sustainable steps. We also chat about choosing collaboration over competition, curating your feed for positive energy, and the power of masterminds and mentoring when you “don’t know what you don’t know.”

More about Claire:

Claire Bartlett is a Coach, Mentor & Host of the Simplified CEO. She helps entrepreneurs simplify their business to create spacious success and avoid the overwhelm by using her unique R.E.S.E.T framework. After scaling her first business to 6 figures working just 20 hours a week she now helps others create intentional integration within their lives and achieve the business and life they desire.

Download Claire's Sunday Scaries here: https://www.claire-bartlett.co.uk/sundayscaries-757342

Connect with Claire: https://www.instagram.com/theclairebartlett/

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