I'm honoured to welcome Marg Booth to The Debra Shepherd Podcast this week. Marg is the owner of Great Expectation Speakers and Trainers. 

As a successful business owner for over 20 years, Marg is deeply passionate about people’s mindset and well-being.  Marg connects audiences with specialists in their field of expertise. She works with thought leaders offering educational sessions in wellness, mindset, resilience, and leadership. And, some of these are shared in her book, The Time Poor Series: Mindset.

In this episode, Marg shares her business story. We talk about about mindset, success, happiness, leadership, performance and her book, The Time Poor Series: Mindset.

HIGHLIGHTS

• A powerful question Marg asked herself before moving into a new career and her business, Great Expectation Speakers and Trainers.
• How the small things and embracing small wins can lead to success.
• How the events industry stopped in 2020 and why this prompted Marg to develop an app and write her book, The Time Poor Series: Mindset.
• Marg talks about The Time Poor Series: Mindset and shares some of the topics and insights from the 30 co-authors of the book that will support your mindset, leadership, performance, mental health and wellbeing.
• The importance of working on your mindset in a fast paced world that is only moving faster.
• Marg’s piece of advice for the busy entrepreneur, business owner or leader.

Plus, more!

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CONNECT WITH MARG

www.timepoor.me

Instagram @timepoorseries

www.greatexpectation.com.au

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Get my FREE audio: The Power of Simplicity. 9 powerful reasons why simplicity will transform your life and business. www.debrashepherd.com.au/the-power-of-simplicity

I'm honoured to welcome Dara Simkin to The Debra Shepherd Podcast this week.

Dara is Australia’s leading Playful Work Design specialist, and is the founder and Chief Play Officer of learning experience design consultancy, Culture Hero. She has worked with organisations like The LEGO Foundation, McKinsey & Co, Silicon Valley's IDEO Play Lab and world-renowned play researcher Dr Stuart Brown and has presented to brands like IKEA, AGL, Royal Canin, MYOB and Google.

As an expert facilitator and passionate advocate for the potential of play in the workplace, Dara believes play has the power to transform the way we live, work and lead. In 2024 Dara is undertaking a major research project exploring the impact of play in business in partnership with RMIT University.

In this episode, Dara shares her story. We talk about connection, engagement, culture, creativity, innovation and incorporating play into business and the way we work.

HIGHLIGHTS

• How play changes the way we live, work and lead. 
• The impact of new technology on business and why businesses must be adaptable and flexible to survive. 
• Dara explains why play is important in business and shares examples of what play is and isn’t. 
• How Dara and her team at Culture Hero incorporate play into the way they work. 
• Giving your people an opportunity to play in business. 
• Dara shares the benefits of integrating play into business as well as tips and advice to businesses that may be hesitant about incorporating play into the workplace.  
• Why we can’t be at our best creatively or effectively drive innovation without play. 
• The importance of imagination breaks during the day. 
• Why a psychologically safe and trusting workplace is essential for integrating play into business.  
• Dara shares tips for business owners, entrepreneurs and leaders wanting to incorporate play into business. 

Plus, more!

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CONNECT WITH DARA

www.culturehero.co

www.darasimkin.com

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Get my FREE audio: The Power of Simplicity. 9 powerful reasons why simplicity will transform your life and business. www.debrashepherd.com.au/the-power-of-simplicity

I'm honoured to welcome Claire Seeber to The Debra Shepherd Podcast this week.

Claire is a Career and Leadership Coach, Trainer, Speaker, Podcast Host and Author of the book 'Less Hustle, More Happy'. Claire is an expert in career development and leadership and blends her experience in business, HR and communications to ensure that people are better able to show up and have the most impact on themselves, their teams and their organisations that they can feel proud of.

Claire has worked with or for some of the world's most well-known brands including NBC Universal, Fortescue Metals Group, Chevron, Superdry, Mineral Resources and Colgate-Palmolive. Claire has also been featured in Huffington Post, Business News, The West Australian and Take 5. Claire believes that we can do serious work, but not take ourselves too seriously, and she aims to bring that attitude into everything she does.

In this episode, Claire shares her incredible business story and we talk about her book, ‘Less Hustle, More Happy’.

HIGHTLIGHTS

• The heart of Claire’s book, Less Hustle More Happy. 
• Redefining your definition of success.
• Contributors factors and layers that lead to disengagement at work and business.
• The importance of integrating more human being and less human doing in the way we work.
• The future of work and the importance of flexibility and adaptability. Claire discusses the shift in conversations around how we work resulting from a multi-generational workforce and the pandemic.
• How relationships accelerate growth.
• Why having a career strategy is essential.
• How to create a happiness culture where people come first.

Plus, more!

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CONNECT WITH CLAIRE

www.claireseeber.com.au

Instagram @eatingyourcaketoo

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www.debrashepherd.com.au

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Get my FREE audio: The Power of Simplicity. 9 powerful reasons why simplicity will transform your life and business. www.debrashepherd.com.au/the-power-of-simplicity

As we are head towards the end of the year, I thought it timely to talk about the importance of taking small steps and making one per cent improvements or changes every day towards your life or business goals.

Join me for this quick conversation on The Debra Shepherd Podcast.

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SHOW NOTES  

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CONNECT WITH DEBRA 

www.debrashepherd.com.au

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Get my FREE audio: The Power of Simplicity. 9 powerful reasons why simplicity will transform your life and business. www.debrashepherd.com.au/the-power-of-simplicity

I am honoured to welcome Co-Founders of Bettercup, Christie Kamphuis and Sam Stone to The Debra Shepherd Podcast.

Bettercup is a female-founded, award-winning, purpose-led enterprise founded in Melbourne and launched in 2018.

As Australia’s most trusted reusable cup and reuse system supplier for major events and venues, Bettercup has cemented a place within the industry with an authentic reputation.

Bettercup is dedicated to creating smart and scalable environmental solutions for events that reduce unnecessary single-use waste at the source. 

In this episode, Christie and Sam share their business story and their mission to eliminate single-use plastic from event waste streams.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Why Christie and Sam started Bettercup, including how they self-funded the business and their focus on prioritising locally made products.
• The impact one event can make by switching to a tailored reuse model.
• Why Bettercup is the expert in reuse and their emphasis on responsible product stewardship.
• How Bettercup educates and supports events, venues and organisations successfully implement a reusable system.
• Immediate and ongoing benefits experienced by clients partnering with Bettercup as well as patrons at the events. 
• The importance of taking small steps and focusing on the most sustainable reuse system over time.
• Taking a circular economy approach to reuse.
• Friendship, leadership, self-care and managing life and business.

Plus, more!

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CONNECT WITH BETTERCUP

www.bettercup.com.au

Instagram @bettercup_

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www.debrashepherd.com.au

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I am excited to welcome Emma Lovell to The Debra Shepherd Podcast.

Emma is an author, master of ceremonies, speaker and business coach who supports people to combine business, travel and self-care in what she calls the ‘bleisure’ lifestyle. The personal branding and remote business expert has run her consulting and coaching business for 15 years while travelling to 75 countries around the world. Her goal is to visit each of the 195 Member States of the United Nations by 2037. As host of the podcast The Emma Lovell Show, she has interviewed leading businesswomen and thought leaders from around the world. She is also a travel writer, with her articles appearing in national magazines.

In this episode of The Debra Shepherd Podcast, Emma shares her story, and we talk about her new book, The Art of Bleisure.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The importance of living a life you love, now!
• Why living a bleisure lifestyle is personal to you and how it changes depending on the season you’re in.
• Emma’s world stopped when she broke her back. Emma talks about the power of mindset, kindness and forgiveness in her recovery.
• Why Emma wrote The Art of Bleisure.
• Emma talks about the power of connection and what travel means to her.
• Common myths about combining work and travel.
• The importance of looking within yourself to stay grounded.
• Emma talks about success and what self-care means to her.

Plus, more!

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CONNECT WITH EMMA

www.emmalovell.au

www.emmalovell.au/book

Connect with Emma on Instagram

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www.debrashepherd.com.au

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I am honoured to welcome Cherie Mylordis to the The Debra Shepherd Podcast.

Cherie is a leadership, transformation and innovation coach, work futurist and speaker who is on a mission to help organisations reimagine the world of work for a better future.

Cherie’s ambitious approach is founded on her belief that now is the time for bold leadership and transformation, because traditional methods no longer serve us. Through decades of experience, Cherie has gained deep insights into the challenges organisations face and has published a white paper about her research with leaders around the world.

As the founder of nextgenify, Cherie equips current and emerging leaders to amplify their impact through contemporary coaching, workshops and signature talks.

Cherie’s vision is to create a world where work is a platform for people to make a difference, drive meaningful change and contribute to a better world.

In this episode of The Debra Shepherd Podcast, Cherie shares her business story. We discuss purpose, leadership, stepping out of your comfort zone, doing meaningful work and what leaders can learn from the Olympic Games and integrate into business. Plus, so much more! 

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cherie shares her story from being on the Sydney 2000 Olympics Organising Committee to founding nextgenify.
• What leaders can take away from the Olympic Games and integrate into business.
• How to get your team aligned to your business vision and purpose.
• The traits of contemporary leaders.
• How the key to future fit leadership is about working in 3D (Dare. Ditch. Dial).
• The importance of pausing and reflecting on what matters most to you
• What would you love to influence if you could do the best work of your life?

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CONNECT WITH CHERIE

www.nextgenify.com

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www.debrashepherd.com.au

Instagram @_DebraShepherd  

Pauline Romao, Co-Founder of Bodhi Holisitic Hub is joining me on The Debra Shepherd Podcast.

Pauline Romao is an accomplished tech operations manager and a passionate believer in holistic health. With a Master’s degree in Business & Economics and over ten years of experience in the tech industry, including roles at Airbnb and Agoda, Pauline has a wealth of knowledge in building and scaling successful marketplaces.

In addition to her corporate career, Pauline is also the Co-Founder of Bodhi Holistic Hub, a comprehensive platform that connects individuals with trusted holistic health practitioners in their local area. She firmly believes in the power of holistic health and is passionate about making it accessible to everyone.

Motivated by the challenge of finding trustworthy holistic practitioners and frustrated by the lack of clear standards, Pauline and her Co-Founder Helen Mulan, founded Bodhi Holistic Hub. This platform brings together over 70 modalities, including Ayurveda, Reiki, and Kinesiology and verifies each practitioner through a rigorous screening process.

Pauline is passionate about helping more people discover the benefits of holistic health and believes that Bodhi can play a key role in bringing about positive change. 

In this episode, Pauline shares her business story. We discussed how Bodhi Holistic Hub is making holistic care simple, trustworthy and accessible. 

HIGHLIGHTS

• Living a life with purpose. 
• How Pauline and Helen’s shared passion for holistic care led them to start Bodhi Holistic Hub. 
• The power of technology to facilitate connection and trust. 
• Bodhi Holistic Hub features over 70 different modalities and a learning hub which empowers people to control their health. Pauline talks about their business journey, their focus on creating a network of vetted practitioners and the power of community. 
• Prioritising preventative care and how holistic health looks at the whole body. 
• Making holistic care accessible and removing the fear and woo that often surrounds some holistic care practices. 

Plus, so much more! 

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CONNECT WITH PAULINE

www.bodhiholistichub.com

Instagram @BodhiHolisticHub

CONNECT WITH DEBRA 

www.debrashepherd.com.au

Instagram @_DebraShepherd  

I am thrilled to welcome back Kate Toon to The Debra Shepherd Podcast.

Kate Toon is an award-winning entrepreneur and the bestselling author of Six Figures in School Hours. From her humble backyard shed on the Central Coast of NSW she masterminds an ambitious business universe, helping thousands of other humans to build their own version of success through digital marketing and business know-how. Kate is a renowned speaker, mentor, educator and podcaster. She’s been named Australia’s Most Influential Small Business Woman, one of Australia’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders and Businesswoman of the Year, and was a finalist in the Australian Business Book Awards. In her spare time Kate can be found taking gym selfies, trying to master rollerskating, or curled up with a good book in her very own bookshop - the Umina Beach Book Nook. 

In this episode, Kate discusses the truth about making money while you sleep.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Using the skills you already have to create passive income in a meaningful way. Kate discusses why she wrote Six Figures While You Sleep.
• Kate explains what passive income actually is and why ADPIPs are the way forward.
• How to decide if ADPIPs are for you.
• Why the gem of the idea often lies in what you are already doing in your business.
• Coming up with your big little idea.
• The benefits of creating ADPIPs for your business and four examples of ADPIPs to consider creating for your business.
• Getting to the heart and soul of your ideal audience for deeper connection.
• Common problems business owners experience when creating an ADPIP.

Plus, more!

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CONNECT WITH KATE

www.katetoon.com

www.uminabeachbooknook.com.au

Connect with Kate on Instagram @KateToon or @uminabeachbooknook

CONNECT WITH DEBRA 

www.debrashepherd.com.au

Instagram @_DebraShepherd  

Many business owners and entrepreneurs go into business with the excitement of being in control of their schedule. They dream of flexibility and freedom, space to do what they want yet in many cases what ends up happening is overwhelm and chaos. Did you start your business for flexibility or chaos?

Join me for this conversation on The Debra Shepherd Podcast.

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