ReWild Your Business

I'm about to co-host our Unapologetic Retreat in the beautiful Algarve of Portugal, and I'll be off the grid, so to speak, for a good ten days. Stepping away from our businesses, especially when you're as attached to it as I am, isn't a walk in the park. It takes meticulous planning and a mindset shift.

We aren't meant to be perpetually chained to our desks, our emails, or our businesses. Taking deliberate time off - whether that's for a work trip or a holiday, is essential - it allows us to return with renewed energy and fresh perspectives.

For this retreat, it's absolutely essential for me to be fully present with our guests, and that requires me to leave home feeling calm, in control, and completely ready to immerse myself in the experience.

So listen in for my practical tips on HOW to prepare and the mindset shifts that will help you.

Find out more about Unapologetic Retreats HERE.

Oh, are you in for a treat this week?! I'm joined by the blooming fantastic Farrah Storr - ex-editor-in-chief of Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Women's Health magazines and current Head of Partnerships at Substack in the UK (I'm borderline obsessed with Farrah's own substack: Things Worth Knowing).

In this episode, Farrah candidly shares her story of moving from the sadly withering world of glossy magazines to the cutting-edge platform created by writers, for writers, Substack. Created to keep culture alive as the world leaves ink on paper behind,

We discuss how refreshing it is to be on a toxic-free online platform, and how Substack is a platform for 'serious' writers, hobby writers, and, increasingly, entrepreneurs who can use it as their personal media hub.

You're going to LOVE this conversation - Farrah breaks down so clearly for us, the intention behind Substack and the best way to get the most from (and contribute the most to) this creative space that's ripe for exploring.

About Farrah:

Farrah Storr is the Head of Writer Partnerships for Substack in the UK. Prior to this Farrah was the award-winning editor-in-chief of ELLE, Cosmopolitan, and Women's Health magazines. She also writes the best-selling substack Things Worth Knowing.

Mentioned in this episode:

Farrah's substack: Things Worth Knowing (I'm utterly addicted - it's now part of my Sunday routine!): https://farrah.substack.com/

Not started your own substack yet? Why not create one now: https://substack.com/signup

Farrah's substack post about my motherhood story: https://farrah.substack.com/p/my-secret-regret-at-being-a-mother

My substack: https://gillmoakes.substack.com/

Building a business, especially in today's fast-paced, hyper-connected world, can often feel like an endless pursuit of validation. Social media likes, client feedback, or the opinions of peers - it's almost as if we're perpetually seeking that thumbs-up, that external "yes, you're on the right track".

But here's a truth that might surprise you: some of the most profound work you can do for your business and for yourself must be done alone, in silence. The deep work - the work that aligns with your truest intentions and purpose - requires solitude, introspection, and courage. It's not about seeking validation; it's about seeking alignment with who you truly are.

Take a moment to think about this: When was the last time you sat with your business plans, goals, or visions without the noise of the world around you? In the silence, you'll find the answers to questions like:

Why did I start this venture in the first place?

What is my true purpose?

Am I on the path that feels most authentic to me?

Mentioned in this episode:

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   Sign up for my FREE Vision & Goal Setting bundle: https://www.gillmoakes.com/vision-and-goal-setting

   
   


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   Check out episode #081 - Tap Into The Magic Of Your Business with Debra Driscoll where Deb introduces us to the concept of 'having a meeting with our business'

   
   


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   Book a free Breakthrough Session with me: gillmoakes.com/book

   
   

I'm joined this week by the fantastic Debra Driscoll, who invites us all to be 'magic-curious'. I finally dared to ask Deb what Magic actually is - what she told me made SO MUCH SENSE. We ARE the magic - magic isn't something that happens to us - some ethereal thing that only the lucky can tap into. We can all create magic. It's a choice.

This is a different topic from those we normally talk about on the podcast, but trust me, Deb is incredibly grounded, a successful business owner, and a voice of reason for the spiritually curious.

We cover Deb's realization that in her business she wasn't playing the game she wanted to win. She began to form a relationship with her business as if it were its own entity. An entity to listen to, with its own wants & needs.

If you're open to exploring how magic can transform your business (and your life), this episode is for you.

About Debra

Debra Driscoll is an Author, Spiritual Teacher, Energy Guide, and the founder of BIG LIFE MAGIC

Debra's work in spiritual development and healing practices spans over twenty-five years. She takes great delight in activating magic in others. The foundation of her work is HEART REPAIR, stitching together the threads of your ENERGETIC HEART and its relationship to your SOUL. Using intuitive guidance, spiritual practice, and storytelling Debra helps people tap into their magic so they can heal, transform, and expand. She invites people into their own Big Life MAGIC.

Debra is the author of A Series of Surrender ~ A Memoir of Grief. In 2023, Debra is crafting her first oracle deck, Surrendering to Magic.

Mentioned In This Episode:

Tapping Into The Magic of Your Business is a fantastic resource that normally costs $77, but Deb had made it FREE for a limited period. Work with Meditation, Journal Prompts, and Affirmations to tune up your business from the inside out. From this process, you'll gain clarity on what success looks like to you and how to tap into the abundance of your business. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/MagicOfYourBusiness

Find Out More About Debra

YouTube - https://bit.ly/BigLifeMagicYouTube

Stories - https://biglifemagic.com/stories/

Memoir - A Series of Surrenders. - https://bit.ly/ASeriesofSurrenderstheBook

IG - https://www.instagram.com/biglifemagic/

Pricing… the topic that ties more entrepreneurs up in knots than any other!

In this week’s episode I’m talking all things pricing:

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   Why we get so tied up over it

   
   


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   How to reframe how you determine your pricing

   
   


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   The pricing sweet spot

   
   


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   The perils of under (or over) pricing

   
   

In today's episode, we're diving deep into a topic that's close to my heart - Marketing for coaches, creatives, and other changemakers.

Every business needs both lighthouse marketing and searchlight marketing. These two approaches are like the yin and yang of the marketing world.

Imagine your brand as a lighthouse, shining brightly across the vast sea of potential clients and customers. This is what I call Lighthouse Marketing. It's the visibility content – the podcasts, YouTube channels, blogs, and social media profiles that put you out there for the world to see. It's about casting a wide net and letting your light shine far and wide to attract your ideal clients.

Searchlight Marketing - think of this as a powerful searchlight that you actively use to scan the horizon, looking for potential clients, collaborators, and referral partners. Searchlight marketing is about actively seeking and building relationships one conversation at a time. It's about making connections, nurturing them, and showing that you genuinely care about your ideal clients' needs and aspirations.

You need both the lighthouse and the flashlight in your marketing toolkit. The lighthouse casts a wide net, establishing your authority, while the searchlight builds those deep, personal connections that turn admirers into loyal fans and clients.

Thank you for joining me on this 'illuminating' journey today (Sorry, not sorry!) If you found this episode valuable, please share it with your fellow change-makers.

If you LOVE it, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a 5* rating and review - that would absolutely make my day! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heads-together/id1614135798)

p.s. Have you grabbed a copy of my Clear Vision & Goal Setting workbook bundle yet? EVERYTHING in your business hangs from the clarity of your vision. Sign up for FREE now: 

https://www.gillmoakes.com/vision-and-goal-setting

The eagle-eared (?!) of you will have noticed that this episode is coming to you on a Thursday instead of our regular Monday spot. There are a few reasons for this which I explain in this episode, but the long and the short of it is that I chose not to put out something crap and chose to wait until I had something valuable for you.

So, this week I'm looking at the pros and cons of the 'Done is better than perfect' entrepreneurial rally cry. 

I also unveil in this episode a super valuable FREE resource I've just put together for you - it's a 3 part workbook bundle around getting clear on the vision for your business and setting your goals accordingly.

Grab your bundle (new favorite word - keep saying it) here: https://www.gillmoakes.com/vision-and-goal-setting

In this week's episode, I'm talking to Amanda Slinger from Sleep Spot about how to prioritize our sleep so we can perform in our businesses from a place of rest and renewed energy.

Amanda is a Sleep Education Specialist and Founding Director of three companies in mining, healthcare, and L&D, which she runs simultaneously while raising a family and living between Fremantle and Margaret River in Western Australia.

The key to her success in seemingly 'doing it all' is the know-how to be an efficient sleeper and what to do when sleep doesn't go as planned.

Leading her team at SleepSpot, she has built a visionary, science-based Employee Sleep Programme, which is reshaping the landscape of workplace wellbeing.

Amanda also writes thought-provoking content and delivers presentations and workshops to inspire leaders and their teams to reimagine sleep as a catalyst for boundless possibilities.

Join us for a rich conversation that's going to have you rethinking the way you prioritize sleep from now on.

MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

- Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandaslinger

- Check out the Sleep Spot Blog https://sleepspot.com.au/blog

- Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amanda_slinger

To book a FREE Business Growth Strategy Call: gillmoakes.com/book

If you've been following me for a while, you'll have heard me talk about ReWilding our businesses before, but if you're new here, firstly, welcome and secondly let me explain what 'rewilding' means to me in terms of our businesses.

As entrepreneurs, we have a habit of making our businesses waaaaaay more complex than they need to be. For a multitude of reasons we feel the need to be everywhere, helping everyone in every way we possibly can.

I'm obsessed with turning down the volume on chaotic business models, to create perfectly paced, profitable businesses that fulfill you at a soul (and bank account) level.

Listen in to hear more about the process of rewilding your business and why I believe it's the secret to true success. If this is a topic that resonates with you, I'm thinking of hosting some kind of masterclass / workshop to help you rewild YOUR business - if you're interested please email me ([email protected]) with the word 'REWILD' in the subject line and I'll keep you posted on date/time etc.

I'm over-the-blooming-moon to be joined this week by Eduardo Placer. Eduardo is a Keynote Speaker, Social Entrepreneur and Global Community Builder. He's the CEO and Founder of Fearless Communicators. Eduardo was a professional actor for 15 years, working all over the US in over 38 plays and musicals. Now, let me tell you, Eduardo thrives with an acute self-diagnosed condition called Showtunitis where he spontaneously erupts into song and dance, and you're going to bloody LOVE him like I do.

We dive into the power of presence and Eduardo shares with me his unforgettable mantra for truly harnessing the power of presence when it comes to speaking (notice I didn't say 'Public' speaking... after all, as Eduardo says, "is there any other kind?"

If speaking on stage (or anywhere else!) is something you'd like to pursue, Eduardo is the man to help you.

USEFUL LINKS

https://www.fearlesscommunicators.com/

Instagram: @stand4fearless

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