Feeling overwhelmed and stressed in your entrepreneurial journey? Balancing hustle and self-care can be tough. If you’re feeling burnt out or struggling to reclaim your energy, this podcast episode is here to help you find more joy and fulfilment in your biz.
 
In today’s episode, Emma Ewing and Tammy Barter join us for a candid talk about stress and entrepreneurship.

Emma has led Big Fish Training for over 20 years, helping people set boundaries, manage time, and handle difficult conversations. As a business owner, she knows the stress challenges inside out and how to beat them.
 
Tammy is a wellness coach, nutrition expert, and certified Pilates instructor. She has spent the last decade mastering the best techniques to manage stress, build resilience, and keep both body and mind energised.
 
Tune in to hear: 
 
•      Emma’s personal experiences with stress as an entrepreneur and how she overcomes common stress triggers.
•      The impact of stress on decision-making and productivity, and how it affects both you and your team.
•      Tammy’s practical stress management techniques that can easily fit into your busy schedule.
•      The importance of self-care and how to prioritise it without feeling guilty.
•      How to recognise and prevent burnout, and the role of mindfulness in maintaining calm and clarity.
•      The benefits of physical activity and nutrition in managing stress.
•      Emma’s and Tammy’s top piece of advice for entrepreneurs on managing stress effectively. 
 
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When done right, internal communication boosts employee morale and productivity, aligns teams with business goals, and fosters a healthy work culture. But how can entrepreneurs communicate effectively with their teams and stakeholders? 

Join our conversation with Mike Klein, a business and communications consultant and strategist based in Reykjavik, Iceland. With over 20 years of experience, Mike has advised corporate, startup and NGO clients on both sides of the Atlantic. He runs Changing The Terms, a research-based communication consultancy, and is the founder of the #WeLeadComms programme, which recognizes and celebrates communication leaders worldwide.

In this episode, you'll discover: 

·       Why internal communication is a must for small businesses

·       Insider tips on avoiding the most common internal communication pitfalls

·       A game-changing question to ask your employees for better communication

·       Budget-friendly ways to ace internal communication

·       Plus, Mike’s top internal communication advice for business owners


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The stories you tell about your brand shape how your business is perceived. But how can you captivate, educate, and inspire your audience?

In this episode, Iris Marlovits, Head of Communications at Enterprise Europe Network Austria and Adviser at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, looks into what makes communication effective.

Here's what you’ll learn from our chat:

• Why effective communication starts with a stellar product or service
• The biggest challenges that small businesses face when reaching out to partners, clients, and investors
• How to use visual content to grab your audience’s attention
• Working with brand ambassadors
• Easy ways to involve your employees in your communication efforts
• And Iris' top advice for entrepreneurs aiming to improve their communication

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Learning and development (L&D) is a strategic priority for companies of all sizes. It helps entrepreneurs attract top talent, keep teams engaged, and bridge skill gaps.

Join us for a conversation with L&D experts Anne-Marie Burbidge and Elfride Boute. We'll explore why L&D is essential for small businesses and share practical tips to kickstart your L&D journey without breaking the bank.

Here’s a sneak peak of what’s in store: 

• Why L&D is crucial for all businesses
• Starting L&D in small businesses, even on a tight budget 
• How to deal with the biggest challenges in L&D
• Affordable alternatives to formal training programmes
• Encouraging continuous learning in your company
• Easy ways to plan effective L&D events
• Quick tips to improve your L&D initiatives

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Marketing can help you attract your favourite clients and grow your small business. But figuring out the best messages, strategies, and tools isn't easy.

If you want to learn how to captivate, educate, and inspire your audience, join our conversation with online marketing strategist Sam Dey. Sam is a LinkedIn Learning expert, and founder of Deytips.com, an educational resources website for entrepreneurs and business owners interested in marketing.

We'll talk about: 

• Why having a great product is your best marketing strategy
• How to make your brand stand out in a crowded digital market
• The 80/20 rule to get more leads and sales
• Creating content that resonates with your audience
• Why social listening and monitoring are crucial for your business
• How to use data to make smart marketing decisions
• Tips for making the most of online marketing without getting overwhelmed

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We all know it: embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is both the right thing to do and good for business. But where do you start?

If you’re an entrepreneur looking for a no-fluff guide to infuse DEI into your daily operations, this episode's for you. 

Our guest is Eniola Harrison, DEI expert, Director at the IE University’s Africa Center, and co-founder of Africa Communications Week, a global movement connecting communications professionals committed to Africa’s transformation. 

In this conversation, you’ll learn: 

·       The meaning behind diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)   

·       Why DEI is crucial for the success of small businesses

·       How leaders can foster a strong DEI culture in the workplace

·       The main DEI challenges that entrepreneurs face and strategies to overcome them

·       How businesses can measure their DEI efforts

·       How to communicate effectively about DEI

·       The importance of humility in driving authentic DEI initiatives 

Together, we’ll explore practical tips and strategies to become a more effective DEI practitioner, ally, and leader. 

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Popping up in your inbox. Hijacking your social feed. Dominating industry conferences. Innovation is the go-to buzzword in business talk.

In the first episode of the Business Wave, we’re talking to Rim Stroeks, innovation consultant and international matchmaker at ZENIT GmbH, to uncover what innovation really means for small businesses and how entrepreneurs can embrace it.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

·       What innovation consultants are and what they bring to the table

·       The deeper meaning behind a trendy word

·       How innovation can transform your business

·       How small businesses can get started with innovation

·       How leaders can cultivate innovation in their teams

·       Rim's ultimate advice for aspiring innovators

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