Risk, Logic & Instinct: How to Make Faster, Smarter Business Decisions.

If you’re stuck in decision limbo, overthinking, second-guessing, or dragging your feet, this episode will hit hard. I’m breaking down how to use risk, logic, and instinct to move faster and lead smarter.

You’ll learn how to tell the difference between fear and feedback, how to stop outsourcing your decisions, and how to make calls that align with your growth not your guilt.

This isn’t mindset fluff. This is tactical, emotional leadership that gets results.

• The decision-making filter I use to know when to pivot, pause, or press on
• How to balance data with gut and stop gaslighting your intuition
• The real reason you’re stuck (and how to move even when you don’t feel “ready”)
• Why “killing your darlings” in business creates more energy and clarity
• The difference between risk tolerance and emotional avoidance
• What to do when logic and instinct are pulling you in two different directions

• 03:07 – When to pivot, when to push, and why quitting isn't failure
• 05:46 – Emotional well-being isn’t soft — it’s a business multiplier
• 08:29 – How to stop outsourcing decisions and trust your instincts
• 11:35 – Balancing risk, logic, and gut: the real CEO skillset
• 14:21 – Getting bored vs. getting distracted — and staying in your lane
• 17:29 – Full circle moment: why alignment beats ambition
• 21:05 – You’re not behind, you’re building in real time
• 23:30 – DM me on IG to join the private founder network 👉 @jennaannedavies

💬 Send this to another founder who gets it!

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If you’re still relying on referrals, reputation, and word-of-mouth to grow, this is the episode that’ll make you rethink everything.

For almost two decades, Gareth Shears built a successful financial planning firm the traditional way, loyal clients, steady referrals, zero public presence.

Then in 2020, he tried what everyone was preaching: be everywhere. Podcasting, posting, YouTube, LinkedIn all at once. It didn’t work. He spread himself too thin, saw little return, and quietly pulled the plug.

In 2023, he tried again, but differently. One platform. Two posts a day. No shortcuts. No skipping. Twelve months later, his content speaks for him. The consults are booked. The business runs around his life, not the other way around.

This episode is for any service provider sitting on deep expertise, wondering if it’s too late to show up online. Gareth proves it’s not.

You don’t need to start over. You just need a smarter way to be seen.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why most service providers burn out on content and how to reset your strategy so it actually works
• The mindset shift that will help you go from overlooked to in-demand
• How to create content that connects and converts, even in a regulated or “boring” industry
• The exact strategy that helped Gareth book 70 consults from a single post
• How to turn your audience’s real questions into your most valuable marketing tool
• The simple AI and automation systems Gareth uses to protect time without losing trust
• The money questions you should be asking (and how knowing them could change your business)
• Why content is no longer optional if you want leverage, lifestyle, or long-term brand equity

00:00 From police officer to financial planner: Gareth’s unexpected backstory

03:10 What 240 podcast episodes taught him about burnout and reach

07:30 The decision to post twice a day and how it changed everything

10:20 Why focusing on one platform outperformed being everywhere

13:00 How Gareth uses AI to automate admin while deepening client trust

18:00 Why most founders mismanage their finances and what to do instead

24:00 Making finance content scroll-worthy without dumbing it down

29:00 One carousel, 70 consults and why it worked

34:00 Personal branding as a service provider and how to do it with integrity

42:00 The 12 money questions people always ask and how they drive his content

48:00 Building a business that fits your life not the other way around

📢 If you loved this episode

Send it to the friend who keeps saying, “I should post more.”

Tag @garethshearscoach and @jenanannedavies on Instagram and share your biggest takeaway.

And if you’re building a business that’s bigger than your bio, hit follow. The next episode’s already waiting.

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“Everything you believe about yourself… that’s your cap.” - Laura Gerebenics 🧠💣

If you have ever wondered why you cannot seem to finish what you start, why focus is fleeting, or why you feel constantly “on” yet rarely satisfied, this episode will feel like a mirror.

Laura is a trained psychologist and coach who specialises in helping ADHD and ADD founders build the structure, support, and self-awareness they need to succeed without burning out.

We dive into the habits that are quietly holding you back, the myth of 12-hour productivity, and the reality of running a business without losing your sanity (or yourself).

Suppose you have been riding the rollercoaster of big ambition, bigger anxiety, and zero off-switch. In that case, this conversation will help you untangle your thoughts, identify your patterns, and provide practical tools to help you get unstuck.

• The link between ADHD, dopamine, and why you start but don’t finish
• Why “12-hour productivity” is a lie (and what to do instead)
• Three quick ways to set your brain up for success every day
• How to reverse-engineer your calendar to protect focus
• Why most founders fail without support (and how to find yours)
• The hard truth about success, comparison, and your algorithm
• What cognitive dissonance is, and why it’s keeping you stuck
• How to stop outsourcing your decisions to AI
• Why human connection is still your greatest growth tool

00:00 Why 85% of entrepreneurs have ADHD or ADD

02:35 The myth of 12-hour productivity

05:56 Dopamine, distraction, and setting yourself up for a win

09:15 The loneliness of running a business

15:39 Why can’t you do it alone

19:09 The AI problem no one’s talking about

23:54 How to know yourself (for real)

27:17 The comparison trap and the “gap” effect

29:49 Redefining success when the money doesn’t make you happy

32:13 Cognitive dissonance explained

34:32 Getting comfortable in the fast lane and knowing when to exit

39:59 Advice for building while still in your 9–5

42:12 Bet on yourself, buy yourself time

43:53 Stop consuming, start applying what you know

Send it to the friend who’s always “busy” but struggles moving forward.

Tag @jennaannedavies and @lauragerebenics on Instagram with your biggest takeaway.

If you’re ready to stop stalling and start succeeding, hit follow. The next episode will keep you moving.

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In this episode of She’s Taking Over, I’m joined by Holly MacAlpine, someone you might know from Big Brother, FBoy Island or The Amazing Race. But the version of her you’ll meet today is nothing like the one you saw on TV.

In the last 12 months, Holly has landed a new job, stepped into politics, built a loyal audience, and rebranded her entire life all by creating content that aligned with her actual interests.

She stopped trying to fit the aesthetic, leaned into her voice, and started taking up space in rooms she never expected to walk into. This is what happens when you back yourself before the world catches up.

💡 What you’ll take away

• How Holly’s content created unexpected career opportunities
• What changed when she stopped trying to be likeable and started being herself
• The mindset shift that helped her stop second-guessing and start sharing
• What consistency really looked like in the early stages
• How to deal with assumptions when your identity evolves publicly
• Why you don’t need a niche to be memorable — you need clarity
• How Holly handled imposter feelings while stepping into new spaces
• What rebranding your life actually looks like behind the scenes

⏰ Key moments

00:00 How this episode came about

03:40 From FBoy Island to Parliament — no, seriously

07:10 Starting over without over-explaining

10:45 What Holly was scared of — and why she did it anyway

14:20 Showing up for what you actually care about

18:00 When you’re ready for more — but don’t know what

22:10 How content helped Holly build momentum

28:20 Rebuilding your identity in public

35:50 What’s next — and why this is just the beginning

This is She’s Taking Over in motion — choosing to evolve, showing up before you feel ready, and letting your actual interests, not other people’s expectations, shape the life you build.

If you’re in the middle of your own rebrand, personally or professionally, this one’s for you.

🎯 Leave a review if it hit, tag @jennaannedavies and @hollyunmuted in your story, and let us know: what part of your life are you ready to take over next?

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In this bonus episode, Jenna flips to the other side of the mic, joining filmmaker and creative entrepreneur Caleb Coroneos for a candid conversation about what happens after you hit your goals.

You’ve built the business, bought your freedom, and proven to yourself that you can do hard things. Now what? This episode explores the quieter shift most founders don’t talk about—when the things that used to drive you no longer fit, and you’re ready to build from clarity, not chaos.

Whether you’re refining your business model, evolving your identity, or letting go of what no longer aligns, this one’s for you.

• Why creative freedom isn’t the finish line and what actually matters next
• The cost of staying in survival mode when your life’s moved on
• What it looks like to lead without chaos as your motivator
• How to let go of things that are working but no longer aligned
• Rebuilding your identity when your environment hasn’t caught up
• Jenna’s lessons from London, Cape Town, and startup life
• Five skills that actually move the needle as a modern founder

00:00 Jenna joins Caleb as a guest on his podcast

03:30 Leaving corporate—and the fear under the leap

08:50 “Search for pride, not happiness”—the mindset shift that stuck

12:10 Letting go of what no longer aligns (even when it’s working)

17:30 Why freedom stopped feeling like the goal

21:00 Control, communication and leadership as identity shifts

26:40 When chaos no longer drives you—what comes next

30:10 Burnout, safety, and building from a different energy

36:50 Ambition, delusion, and taking the next big swing

41:00 What Jenna learned living overseas

47:20 You only get 8 big opportunities in life—here’s how to choose

50:30 5 essential skills for growth-stage founders

55:00 What Jenna wants to be remembered for

You can reach a point where the business you built no longer fits who you’re becoming. That doesn’t mean something’s wrong, it means it’s time to realign.

This episode is for the creator who’s built the thing, earned the freedom, and is now ready to create from clarity, not chaos. If you’re feeling that internal nudge to evolve, even when things look ‘fine’ from the outside, this conversation will make sense of what you’ve been feeling.

Send it to someone navigating the same shift. And let us know what it unlocked for you 🧠🚀

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Feeling like your growth is outpacing your business or your life? This season opener is your permission slip to pivot, let go, rebuild and actually keep going. Jenna shares the raw, unfiltered reality behind scaling her business, navigating grief, changing countries, and building her team, all in the name of creating a life worth living.

• What restructuring your business and your identity at the same time really looks like
• How Jenna kept the business running through personal and startup stress
• Why fear doesn’t mean stop, it just means pausing, and how to work through it
• The truth about content blocks when life doesn’t feel ‘camera ready’
• Jenna’s take on what’s missing in the Australian founder scene
• Why journaling stopped working, and what replaced it
• Building a global community that helps you grow as a person, not just as a business

00:00 Welcome back. New season. Big shifts

03:30 90% of startups fail in 120 days—Jenna reflects on beating the stats

05:00 Business pivots, team changes and tech rebuilds

09:10 Losing six family members in four years

12:20 Scaling the Creator LaunchPad and raising capital in NYC

16:40 Why fear delays progress but shouldn't dictate it

23:00 You can rebrand your whole life—Jenna did

27:30 The content rut that hit harder than expected

32:40 Routines, identity, and the real cost of growth

36:00 What Jenna misses (and doesn’t) about Australia

40:10 Building a culture of connection

Doing the thing isn’t always pretty. But if you’re ready to build a business that matches where you're headed, not where you started this is your season.

Share this with a founder who needs to hear it, and message Jenna to let her know what you’re working on next 🚀

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re working harder than ever but getting nowhere, this episode is for you. Eric Bugera is breaking down what separates long-term success from short-lived hype. Let’s get into it.

Most fitness coaches don’t fail because they aren’t good at what they do. They fail because they focus on the wrong things. Chasing followers instead of building trust. Selling quick wins instead of playing the long game. Drowning in content creation instead of mastering their craft.

Eric Bugera knows this game inside out. He’s built a rock-solid fitness business that keeps growing—without jumping on every new marketing gimmick. With 14+ years in the industry, he’s here to share what actually works for coaches who want to build credibility, attract high-value clients, and create a business that lasts.

Key Takeaways:

✔️ Why the best coaches post LESS content—and get MORE clients

✔️ The no-BS marketing strategy that builds trust (without selling out)

✔️ How to create demand for your coaching—without chasing trends

✔️ The secret to keeping clients for YEARS, not weeks

✔️ How to stand out in a crowded industry—even if you don’t have a big audience

🎧 Hit play now and learn how to build a business that grows with you—not one that burns you out.

👉 Listen now. Your future clients will thank you.

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Most people get stuck in “building” mode—tweaking, refining, and second-guessing—while others launch, scale, and dominate. The difference? A clear, strategic approach that moves fast.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact steps to take your tech idea from concept to cashflow without wasting months (or years) figuring it out.

🛠 Step 1: Validate Your Idea

Before you build, test it. Find the gaps, talk to real users, and make sure people actually want what you’re selling.

🚀 Step 2: Develop a Clear Strategy

Tech is only as good as the business behind it. Nail your positioning, pricing, and go-to-market plan from day one.

💡 Step 3: Build an MVP That Sells

Forget perfection. The goal is a version that gets customers in, money flowing, and proof that your idea works.

📢 Step 4: Market with Purpose

Virality isn’t a strategy. Learn how to create demand, build community, and make your product the obvious choice.

💰 Step 5: Scale with Strategy

Monetisation, community-building, and partnerships—this is how startups go from scrappy to industry leaders.

If you’re sitting on an idea but don’t know how to make it real, this one’s for you. DM me “BUILD” on Instagram @jennaannedavies and let’s map it out

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If cash flow is tight and you need sales fast, this episode gives you the exact strategy to bring in revenue without resorting to desperate tactics. I’ll walk you through how to generate leads, close sales, and build momentum, so you're not stuck in a cycle of hustling just to survive.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✅ How to set a clear revenue goal and reverse-engineer your sales plan

✅ The #1 mistake people make when trying to make money fast

✅ How to turn personal stories into viral content that attracts and converts

✅ The exact ChatGPT prompts I use to create high-converting Instagram carousels, captions, emails, and LinkedIn posts

✅ How to stop selling ‘coaching’ and start selling results

✅ The Leads & Sales Tracker I use to manage my pipeline (DM me “SALES” on Instagram to get it)

💬 Carousel Post Prompt (Instagram & LinkedIn)

• Hook them in from the first slide.
• Make each slide lead naturally into the next to keep engagement high.
• Keep the language conversational, relatable, and compelling.
• End with a strong CTA to drive action (comment, DM, save).

💬 Instagram Caption Prompt (More Depth & Engagement)

• Adds more depth and emotion beyond the carousel.
• Highlights additional pain points, solutions, and key takeaways.
• Hooks readers within the first two lines.
• Ends with a question or CTA to encourage conversation.

💬 Email Prompt (Story-Led & Value-Packed)

• Opens with a strong hook.
• Weaves in pain points and insights that position me as the go-to expert.
• Ends with a clear CTA to drive engagement or action (reply, download, DM, book a call).

🎧 This episode is packed with real, actionable strategies—hit play and start making money the right way.

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What if the secret to building a wildly successful business wasn’t in the latest strategy or hustle hack—but in how you treat your body and mind?

Let’s be real: running a business is relentless. The deadlines. The decisions. The pressure to keep growing while staying sane.

Here’s the truth: your success starts with you.

In this episode, I’ll reveal how training and nutrition have become the cornerstones of my business success. You’ll learn:

• Why building a big business starts with building a resilient mind and body.
• The hidden costs of neglecting your health—and how it’s sabotaging your growth.
• How to use training as your secret weapon for discipline, focus, and clarity.
• A smarter approach to balancing big goals in the gym and in business.

This is about aligning your physical, mental, and business performance so you can scale faster, make smarter decisions, and feel unstoppable.

If you’re tired of spinning your wheels—or worse, burning out—this episode is your wake-up call.

🎁 BONUS: Get my FREE step-by-step guide to restructuring your business and finally build a foundation that sets you up for success. Click here NOW https://launchpad.biguppetite.co.uk/lead/restructure-your-business-967861f251c292

It’s time to do hard things—and win. 💥

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